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Big Piney Examiner

Location

Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

2

Texan Hero Recues Damsels From California Raiders

Henry Bowie and friends pursue a band of Sierra Indians who kidnap two sisters from Don Alfredo's California rancho. After rescuing the girls, the Texans journey toward Monterey while Bowie completes a mission for Gen Sam Houston. Eight years later Bowie returns and meets a Spanish family at Rancho Guadalupe.

Don Alfredo California Monica Padre Pasqual Texas Henry Bowie Hen Pardaloc Simmie Padre Monterey Bowie Sam Houston Owie Rancho Guadalupe

Texan Bowie's Californios Welcome At Rancho Visita

Bowie meets Don Ramon Estrada and Dona Maria after being dressed for status by Don Francisco. Carmen, the cousin, observes as Bowie explains plans to hunt deer and elk up the river toward Sutter's Fort. He and two scouts seek meat for sale to Monterey ships, armed only with rifles.

Francisco Bowie Don Ramon Don Francisco Estradas Dona Maria Don Ramon Estrada Bowe Don Prancisco Senorita Carmen Rancho Bon Francisco Dona Mara Don Frengseo Texas California Senor Sutter's Monterey Don Santa Ana Alamo Plaimsman Carmen Dona Tania Talon Davis China South America Boston Pardaioe Simmie Don Francisca Rancho Guadalupe Sierras Osa Parda Matanza San Francisco

Bowie's Brush With a Grizzly Ends in Tragedy

In California high country Bowie and Don Ramon clash with a grizzly during a matanza hunt. Bowie saves the Don from the bear but is dragged by the beast and mortally wounded in a desperate final stand. Pedro rides in to find both men fallen, the canyon silent and the outcome uncertain.

Homemaker Shows Pantry Closet Space Save Steps

A homemaker explains how a pantry or kitchen closet can reclaim wasted space. A sketch shows conflicting doors and drawers, with a lin en closet design including a smart laundry bag for soiled items. Mrs Spears offers booklet No. 5 detailing 32 pages of ideas and ordering details.

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Frank H. Spear Frank H. Spearman Bear Mira Don Ramona Pedro Corral Ruth Wyeth Spears Ody Tis Ruth Wysth Spears Gedford Alls New York Pal Kellogg Eve Kellogg's Battle Creek Zim
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