Recapture of Cynthia Akn Papy'er Recalls Indian Fights
G K Elkins recounts a Parker and Jack counties raid by Nocona of the Comanche in winter 1860. Details include the Sherman family siege, Mrs. Sherman mortally wounded and scalped, a daring daughter ruse, pursuit by Parker and surrounding counties, and the final clash where Capt Ross killed Chief Nocona and a white woman was found among Indian prisoners.
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G. K. Elkins
Brady Standard
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Parker
Jack
John Brown
Mr. Brown
Sherman
Sul Ross
Texas Rangers
Sprangler
Pease River
Capt. Ross
Sergant Spanzler
Ross
Ann Parker
Spangler
Lockney to Ship 1.5 Million Bushels of Wheat
Special to The News From Lockney Texas farmers harvest a record wheat crop with yields up to 64 pounds per bushel. The Santa Fe adds an extra train and a daily service starts June 30 to Plainview to move grain. Lockney expects 1.5 million bushels this season as three new gins arrive and five new businesses rise alongside a $35 000 high school addition in the 2000 population town.
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Lockney
Texas
Santa Fe
Plainview
Wes Are
Drives Away Moths With Borax Under Car Area
A home pest tip advises sprinkling borax under a car to repel moths around pets. It suggests a simple preventive measure to deter infestations near vehicles and domestic animals.
Advertising Costs Spark Plug Head Declares Savings
President of Champion Spark Plug Company argues no one pays for advertising. He claims advertising increases volume, allows lower manufacturing costs, and yields better plugs at half the price, delivering savings to motorists and higher profits for dealers.
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R. A. Strahahan
Champion Spark Plug Company
Farm Sales Day Promises Largest Tuesday Auction Yet
The monthly farm sales day will be held Tuesday and aims to be one of the most successful yet. Inquiries from farmers indicate growing fame, with a diverse list of implements and live stock listed so far, mostly in good condition.
Automobile Owners List Sparks Consumer Upgrade Claim
The text argues that the consumer now receives a superior product at less than half the price due to a vast business expansion driven by advertising. It cites over $1,060,000 spent on research and development and costly machinery improvements for appearance as evidence of the company’s large scale and effort.
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