Passengers argue over cowcatcher and outlaw lore on train
A fragmented passenger exchange recounts threats of cowcatcher use to outrun a possible pursuit near Red River and Sam Bass notoriety, mixed with stray notes about English criticism and a scattered family update. Brown Handley returns home from a lengthy visit with snow and Alaska furlough, while local mentions include Easter plans and Houston relatives.
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Brown Handley
Paducah
Lefors
Handley
Alaska
Fort Bliss
Make
Pre nuptial Shower Honors Miss Kretzschmar
A surprise bridal shower named Mrs Leola Kretzschmar as honoree Monday afternoon at the Gulf office. Ben Foss co hosted with guests from the Dillard and Walter minor drilling crews present. The occasion included recipes for married life and light refreshment as Mr Kretzschmar’s marriage to Woodrow Ludwig is set for the weekend.
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Leola Kretzschmar
Gulf
Sam Trammell
Ben Foss
Dillard and
Walter
Mior
War Bonds Support Education And Boys On Front Lines
The message links purchase of War Bonds to broad national good. It argues that finances built by bonds support government needs, aid soldiers, and also secure education for children, urging readers to consider this broader impact when buying the next bond.
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Uncle Sam
Witter Family Easter Visit From Houston
Mr and Mrs E A Witter and children June and Scott visited Houston relatives for Easter weekend staying with Mrs W S Strickland and other relatives and friends in the area.
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E. A. Witter Ang
June
Scott
Houston
W. S. Strickland
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Ark
Texas
East Corns
Sam Bass
Outlaw
Joe Benton
Rey
Spas
Red River
Mrs. Grace Wink of
Columbus
Carter
Kretzschmar
Tom Read
Dick Taylor
Dallas
Larry Clabaugh
Maggie Putney
Jack Putney
Georgia Macha
Beaumont
T.sgt. Frank Poesel
Florida
Albert Pustejovsky
Bud
You Leno
America
Measury Department
War Otcha
Bascum Giles
General Land Office
Austin
Dieps ED
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
Weimar, Texas
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