Diary of Phocion Way Chronicles 1858 Texas Journey
In 1858 Phocion R Way of Cincinnati travels the San Antonio El Paso Overland Road toward Fort Clark. He records Devil's River beauty and Indian concerns near Camp Hudson, and an arduous 2 mile plus descent on a new Fort Lancaster road where wagons teetered on a steep rock strewn slope before reaching Fort Lancaster at night. Next week: Fort Davis description.
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Phocion R. Way
Cincinnati
Texas
San Antonio - el Paso Overland Road
Fort Clark
Devil's River
Rio Grande
Camp Hudson
Hudson
Fort Lancaster
Fort Davis
1858
Kraho Men Aim for Larger Ears to Attract Girls
National Geographic reports Kraho men wear ear disks of increasing size to boost success with women, with some plugs reaching the size of teacups. The ritual highlights cultural beauty standards and social signaling within the tribe.
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