It's like pulling teeth, this research project. While I was amassing more useless data for my paper, I found this juicy tidbit of information. Since I cannot share it in my paper, I thought I'd share it with you.
From the Reno Evening Journal, July 22nd, 1926...
"Zach's Whiskers Two Feet Longer Since Injury
Zach Wilcox, well known Carson pioneer, who took second prize at a '49 celebration in Sacramento two years ago for the longest and most luxuriant beard when his whiskers measured slightly over twelve feet in length, has arisen from a sick bed and upon measuring his hirsute adornment, found it to have grown nearly two feet during his period of confinement which was approximately a year. His whiskers now measure fourteen feet flat. Zach has for years been a familiar character around the streets of Carson, riding his bicycle with his pet parrot on the handle bars."
Now how the heck can I compete when there is news like this? My research has to do with water rights, drought and taxes. BORING.
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- Ani
- I am a mama, wife, worker bee and am dreaming of writing a novel. I have a little abode with a wild yard and two sweet pups. I would like to learn to play the vibes. Knitting, wine, old films, and baking are a few things I love.
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4 comments:
that's awesome...
at least you get to come across good stuff like this to keep you going while you do your research!
Man, I love Nevada.
Is there a picture? I need that in my classroom!
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wow. how in the world did you stumble upon that piece of information?
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