Saber evolution and cavalry myths at Fort Davis site
Historic site curator discusses sword design from the 1840 heavy dragoon saber to the 1913 cavalry sword. He explains how firearms made charges less effective, the appeal of sabers, and a rare 1857 recorded saber charge by dragoons against Cheyennes.
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Fort Davis National Historic Site
John Wayne
Harold Peterson
Washines
Europe
Agincourt
Crecy
United States Army
Fort Davis News Roundup and Veterans Notes
Old Fort Davis community items recount Lee Sproul returning home on terminal leave after overseas service. A Fort Davis Study Club program featured music and piano solos by Mrs. Tyrone Kelly and pupils. Methodist Women meet at Mrs. Carlton’s with Ruth Carlton as co host. Dominguez discharged at Camp Wallace after 26 months at sea aboard the Saratoga. A historical aside notes the cavalry sword and Patton’s role in developing the 1913 pattern.
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Fort Davis
Tyrone Kelly
W.C. Kountz
A.N. Alkire
Lucy Miller
van Kountz
Ann Bounds
J.K. Miller
J.W. Friend
Dorothy Hinds
Sid Bouchette
Methodist Womenis Society of Christian Service
E.H. Carlton
Ruth Carlton
Otis
Joe R. Dominguez
Camp Wallace
Saratoga
Alex Dominguez
Lunch Menu Highlights for November 27 to December 1
The week lists daily lunch options with simple meals. Monday offers hamburger pattie on bun with lettuce and pickles, Tuesday features fried chicken with gravy and sides, Wednesday serves pepper beef loaf and macaroni, Thursday presents pork chops with rice and vegetables, and Friday includes Frito pie with red beans.
Turkey Shoot Results At Big Bend Sportsman's Club
Thirty-two turkeys and four chickens were won by contestants in the turkey shoot held Sunday by the Big Bend Sportsman's Club. Winners include Chickers Clay Lane Steve Hudson Breck Carrice Jim Ponton for rifle pistol and shotgun events and a long list of turkey prizes to Jackie Stewart Dennis Mote Morris Greenhaw Robert Haynes Rick Baker Ray Menke Larry Tucker C A Haynes Phil Williams Bob Locker Kenneth Wallace Oliver Bier schwale Kirk Looney Doug Conner Charles Harding Johnny Carpenter Chet Wilson Gerald Dunn J Stark Bob Phillips Joe Devenport George Jones Lloyd Cook Robert Bragg Jim Ponton.
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Big Bend
Salad and beverage notes for meals
The text notes lettuce and cookies in salads, orange juice, and milk served with all meals.
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Old Fort
Davis
Avalanche
F.L
Lee) Sproul
Norfolk
Howeback
George S. Patton
Andes Faeesees
Olds
Oldsmobile
Casner Motor Company OF
Alpine, Texas, Inc
Turkey
WTU
West Texas Utilities
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