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I just heard that Stetsons and Resistols come from the same factory in Garland, TX.
Is this true?
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yes
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Supposedly, Mr. Stetson learned his hat making skills here in the great state of Mississippi.
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jmg wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 11:50 Supposedly, Mr. Stetson learned his hat making skills here in the great state of Mississippi.
Anyone can learn to make a great hat.

The trick is finding a hat-buying culture of Texans to make your hats famous.
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The best chili has beans in it.
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Brisket is yummy, but it is not to be confused with bar-b-que, which is made with pork.
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coco wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 15:02 The best chili has beans in it.
Well that escalated fast.
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Hovannes wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 10:54 I just heard that Stetsons and Resistols come from the same factory in Garland, TX.
Is this true?
Yes. Resistol was originally made in Longview, though. I only add this fact to try and upstage Fred's answer.
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Del wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 12:08
jmg wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 11:50 Supposedly, Mr. Stetson learned his hat making skills here in the great state of Mississippi.
Anyone can learn to make a great hat.
False. Never underestimate the stupidity of others.
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jmg wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 15:56
Del wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 12:08
jmg wrote: 17 Feb 2023, 11:50 Supposedly, Mr. Stetson learned his hat making skills here in the great state of Mississippi.
Anyone can learn to make a great hat.
False. Never underestimate the stupidity of others.
Foolproof processes usually underestimate the ingenuity of fools.
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