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Letters Made People Richer
Argyle Texas AP profile of Harrell an elderly farmer and famed letter writer who moved to a rest home in Lubbock after a long life in Denton County. The piece recalls his early 20th century writings begun in 1909, his memories of farm work, the old Lampasas wagon yard, neighbors and church, and his view that letters enriched readers as he recalls old times and his neighbor Otha Mullins.
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Hll. Harrell
Denton County
Lubbock
Dallas Times Herald
Harrell
Dan Tucker
Sally Goodin
Otha Mullins