Along 66, July 2018: The Biggest Branding Iron and Joliet Prison

These are taken from the Route 66 News site which had daily posts and a lot more.  I just write about ones of particular interest to me.

JULY 18--  The Milburn-Price Culture Museum in Vega, Texas, now boasts "The World's Largest Branding Iron" on the ground in front of the place.  It is 22 feet long and weighs 3,000 pounds.

I'd sure like to see a cowboy pick that up.

JULY 19--  Joliet, Illinois, sets the times of its tours of the old prison.  They are expected to begin in early August.  Visitors will be transported from the Joliet Area History Museum to the prison and back.

Hopefully no one will have to stay there.

Always Like Big Things.  --RoadDog

Mr. Quinn Meets a Calf in 1917

From the December 6, 2017, MidWeek  (DeKalb County, Illinois)  "Looking Back."

1917, 100 Years Ago.

"P. Quinn, of Clare, who recently invested in a new Hudson automobile has taken every precaution keeping the car in good shape, safety first being his slogan whenever there is a shadow of a doubt.

"The forepart of the week, the Quinns, together with some guests drove the car to Rockford and the trip was one of enjoyment.  Just before turning into the gate at home, on the return trip, the driver encountered a herd of cattle and as he did so, a calf kicked at the car as it was getting out of the road, breaking off a headlight.

"The rest of the family and the guests have had considerable fun at Mr. Quinn's expense."

Pretty Funny, Mr. Quinn.  Well, At Least It Wasn't a Flivver.  --RoadDog