Land of Broken Promises in Mexican Revolt Saga
In a border town, Bud Hooker and Phil De Lancey, forced from mining claims by a Mexican revolution, pursue title to the Earle Tall. They clash with Aragon and Mendez over permits, face Aragon’s threats, ignite a scheme of personal leverage, and witness Mexican soldiers and Yaqui fighters in Fortuna as rebels surge and town politics tilt toward upheaval.
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Bud Hooker
Phil de Lancey
Mexico
United States
Gadsden
Henry Kruger
Kruger
Aragon
Phil
Araen
Gracia
Exicon
Bud
Gracia Aragon
Chinésa
Fortuna
Agua Negra
de Lancey
Zoostecas
Don Juan de Dios Brachamonte
Bernardo Bravo
Moctezuma
Bernardo
Don Juan
Bernardo Hrago
Chihuahua
Sierra Madres
Yucatan
Madero
Porfirio Diaz
Bule
Diaz
Mine dispute erupts as Aragon seizes Eagle Tall claim
Don Cipriano Aragon, with four armed men, confronts De Lancey and Hooker at the Eagle Tall mine on the last day of Cruz Mendez's permit, declaring the mine no longer under Mendez and demanding possession. Tension rises as the men stand firm against Aragon’s seizure.
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Don Cipriano Aragon
Cruz Mendez
Eagle Tall
de Lancey
Aragon
Hooker
Daily Thought on Flowers and Grateful Heart
An ornate meditation describes flowers bearing dendropa on the verge of shedding petals as a metaphor for a heart that offers beaded words of thanksgiving. It evokes heavenly favor perfumed by the heart's gratitude.
Union Might Be Postponed
The Blanks maid Serelda, a practical 27 year old, contemplates marriage but is unsure. Her mistress asks about plans for the future as Serelda notes a cautious view on marriage, preferring stability at her current good job and wary of changing circumstances.
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Phil
Diaz
Madero
Orozco
Huerta
Salazar
Bud
Lilla
Berelda
Serelda
Texas controversy at Sunday school convention headline
A Louisville man recounts a Sunday school convention session with delegates from many states. During a state roll call a Texas spokesman boomed that Texas claims the first white woman born there is alive with a population over three million. A gallery voice retorts: send that woman to Idaho, we need her.
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Hig Cfty
Texas
Idaho
Train timetable riddle on Cape clock confusion
A breathless would be passenger asks when the five thirty train leaves. Station master notes many clocks show different times, but the train is already gone. The exchange hints at timepiece chaos and humorous insistence on a single, reliable clock.
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Cape
New Church
Post Office
Pearson's
George Bernard Shaw Reproaches Vegetarian Critics
The letter cites George Bernard Shaw defending vegetarianism and lamb as a provocation, calling out perceived lack of logic amid debate over meat consumption and fashion symbols. The exchange notes Shaw’s satire and rebuke toward a woman involved in an aigrette controversy and foil to modern dietary views.
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George Bernard Shaw
Shaw
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Pet
Pard
Felig Luna
Manuel del ‘Rey
Thia Felix Luna
Manuel del Rey
Mac
Corks
Sho
Senorita
Los Angeles
da Lancey
Senor Araron
Mendez
Son of Aragon
Senor de Lancey
Pelado
Senor Mexicano
Senor
Aragon Inna
Brindle
K-A
Zaco Flour
Sersida
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