Writer Debunks Western Heroes
The review covers Peter Lyons The Wild Wild West debunking famous frontier figures. It argues many heroes were liars and killers, with Wild Bill Hickok, Jesse James, Wyatt Earp and others profiled as frauds. Miles A. Smith praises the debunking approach and accessible critique.
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Peter Lyon
Funk & Wagnalls
Old West
Kettle-Belly Johnson
Wild Bill Hickok
Jesse James
Wyatt Earp
Bat Masterson
Billy the Kid
Calamity Jane
Belle Starr
Fronter
National Police Gazette
Lyon
Miles A. Smith
Texas Tops Nations in Sheep Production
Texas leads the United States in sheep production, producing more sheep than any other state. The record highlights statewide livestock activity and reflects strong ranching elements across major farming regions.
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Texas
Political satire on state statutes and wages in Carey Texas
A letter to the editor criticizes legislators and legal reform in Austin Texas. The writer laments complex new statutes, inflation and high costs, and questions who benefits while workers bear burdens. He calls for clearer explanations and laments rising slavery to policy.
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John Doe
Austin
Bob Moates Carey
Texas
World Almanac recounts Halifax disaster and leap year lore
The World Almanac notes the 1917 Halifax explosion killing about 1600 as the Mont Blanc tore TNT through the harbor. Also described are fossils in Punjab revealing elephants with 14 foot tusks two million years ago and the leap year legend tracing special privileges for unmarried women to the fifth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Almanac
Halifax
Canada
Mont Blanc
Imo
Chandigarh
India
Punjab University
Getting Tree Home Is Problem In Big City
In a humorous city tale Louise Cook recalls the hunt for a suitable Christmas tree. She and her husband trek the suburbs by car, compare prices, and finally find a well shaped Scotch pine about 5 1/2 feet for five dollars after a long day of traffic and negotiation. They rent a car, endure delays, and pay about $22 total for tree and trip.
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Big City
Louise Cook
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Santa Claus
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Paul Gringle
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Gladys’ Beauty House
Gladys Stone
Alma Brown
Joyce McKee
Lois’ Shop
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Capitol
Hall of Fame
Frances E. Willard
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Red Sea
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Maooney Electronics
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