Gustav Dressel and the Texas Years in His Journal
The article recounts Gustav Dressel's rugged Texas experiences in the 1840s including shipwreck off Velasco and service with the Society for the Protection of German Immigrants. It notes his fascination with Texas life, his return as an officer, and his death from yellow fever at age 30. The translated journal by Max Freund from Rice Institute is highlighted as essential for early Texas history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav
Texas
Diesel
Velasco
the Society For the Protection of
Max Freund
Rice Institute
Gustav Dresel
University of Texas Press
Austin
Ed. H. White
John C. White
White
Wichita Falls
Edward
Commissioners’ Court
McCulloch County
D. C. Thomas
Jury Fund
Rand Road and Bridge Fund
Road and Bridge Fund
A. D
General Fund
Court House
Library Fund
Social Security Fund
Social Security
Special Road
Special Read
Read
County Law Library
Industry aids expand capacity under tax program
The piece notes that the accelerated tax amortization program has effectively spurred industry participation in expanding the nation's capacity for peace and war. It cites broad participation across major industrial and utility fields and highlights notable military relevance.
Truman Era Military Budget Notes Highlight Eisenhower Proficiency
The record cites total funds for military procurement and construction at about 155 billion since Korea, with roughly 92.9 billion delivered. It emphasizes President Eisenhower's thorough familiarity with national defense needs and his exceptional competence to set necessary funding for a strong defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Eisenhower
Training the Woodland Nose in Sports Afield Style
A reader recalls Ewart Autry describing a trained nose as essential for woods trips. He explains how extended sniffing mapped scents to sources, enabling him to detect a snake behind a log and to distinguish odors of weeds as distinct cues, with early lessons setting the hard pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sports
Ewart Autry
Autry
The Nose that Knows in Hunting Scent Lessons
A narrator describes using scent to find wild grapes then tracking creatures. He explains learning to detect odors in the woods and relates a hunter friend who bagged a 10 point buck by catching its scent first. He notes bucks emit stronger scent than does and wind aids detection.
Brady Hospital Admits Several Patients
Roy Marshall of Brady entered Medical and Surgical Hospital Wednesday. Mrs. H. L. Brady of Brady S. M. Skinner of Eden and C. A. Woodford of Rochelle were patients entering Brady Hospital Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Marshall of
Brady
Medical and Surgical
H. L. Brady
S. M. Skinner
Eden
C. A. Woodford
Rochelle
Brady Hospital
Mrs. Curtis Bryan Admitted To Brady Hospital
Mrs. Curtis Bryan of Rockwood was admitted to Brady Hospital on Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Bryan
Rockwood
Brady Hospital
Texas Place Names Mirror History and Spanish Ties
A compact survey notes how Texas towns and geographic terms reflect Spanish influence and local meanings. It references Nueces County Agua Dulce and Agua Nueva, Aleman in Hamilton County, Ban dera in the Hill Country, and names like Bonita Casa Piedra Dinero Fri jole, plus Birth right and Friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Cactus
Nueces County
Agua Dulce
Jim Hoge County
Agua Nueva
Aleman
Hamilton County
Bandera
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Lacid
Elmo Turnell
Bath
S. Bradey
D. G. C. Kirk
Walnut
W. A. Hohertz
Rddy
CK Chandler
San Angelo
Sale
Red Sand Rock
M. L. Blytheythe
Man Highway
Andy Allen
Gginbotham Bros. & CO
Correot Pavement
Scutta ST
Hereford Lls
N. M. Barnett
Melvin
Xas
Arbee Bros
Nay Phon
Bargain R
Ione
Sale—Army Building
Locks and Hospital
Bariis
Barbee Bros, Pon
FE. Meers
M Crothers Ave
Ralph Nderwood
Luzier
L. B. Smith
Brady Standard
Wyler Ladies
Swatch
Brady Mongay
T. T. Monroe
Brady Gardens
17Th St
Mildred
Marvin Jewell
Renitals
Necchielna Sewing Circle
S. Bridge
Fredonia
Voca
B. A. Hallum, JR
Journal of Early
É Goungstoan Kitchens
Mullins
W. H
Bill) Miller
Mer
Kenneth J. Mitchell
Asst
Mgr
Arlie Duff
Doug
America
Ernie Fields
Cherry Springs
Texas Pioneers
Hor’s
House of Reese & Co
Brady-Menard Highway
Lm D
Ea OF Dimes
Eta
Commissioners Court
Love Kimbrough
H. E. Patterson
R. W. Jordan
C. E. Deck
E. N. Burns
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