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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1927
Page
7
A fragmented reminiscence recounts marching with rifles and horses, facing Indian skirmishes and close combat. The narrator notes depleted ammunition, mounting tension, and a chaotic march toward the front lines with orders to flank and engage. The piece blends memories of pursuit, camp routines, and a father’s protective actions during danger.
A garbled report describes watch on Mem riverfront lands and talks of a possible forerunner to a past disaster. It references thefts, a train robbery, and a long pursuit by law. It mentions construction plans totaling thousands for Austin Texas University, Lbbiek Tiras Technological College, and San Angelo school board.
John C Careton recounts a December 1864 raid led by Captain J Careton into Indian country near Palo Pinton County Texas. The party, including W Key and others, faced Native forces, fought near Fort Phantom Hill and the Gatorade river, and endured a chaotic pursuit with scouts, militia, and stampede dynamics as they withdrew with casualties and recovered horses.
Disjointed reminiscence details a brutal night battle with 17 killed on the ground and about 30 dying later. Captains Culver, Barnes and Gillentinn fell, scout Joe Byers died, and Jacob Dyer was mortally wounded. No medical supplies or food beyond horse meat. 10 horses shot. two men later killed by Indians. The unit moved on after 36 hours in deep snow.
A fragmentary note discusses joint councils and efforts across Europe with reference to benefits and concerns. The text mentions The Record and Delian Nowe and a price of $2.8, though details are unclear.
An old analysis questions U S crop efficiency versus Britain Germany Ireland Holland and England noting per man grain output rose from about 1 pound in 1870 to 25 000 pounds in 1928 and attributing growth to fertilizer use crop yield and soil nutrition while warning of rising weed pressure and the need to increase production per worker.
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