Tuesday July 16, 1935

(This is an entry from the journal entitled “Mexico Summer” written by Elizabeth Whipple Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago)

Saw Mrs Ruiz in the morning.  She said I need not bother about any of it in the lamp which was her mother-in-law’s was being looked for, the rug was old anyway and the door lock’s being changed cost only 2 pesos- I decided to pay the latter. Surely am relieved.  They seem to feel sorry for me for some reason!

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today:

The world’s first parking meter is installed.

Pampa Daily News July 16, 1935
Pampa Daily News July 16, 1935

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