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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1928
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR reveals a historical note describing a fisherman’s life in Gatesville with references to a wagon, camp provisions, cooking gear, ammunition, and camp stools. The text mentions a primitive setting and a ride on a red jeep, with scattered names and items indicating a travel encounter or expedition.
A wagon train near the river endures a balky mule and a failing wagon as Fritz fights to move the load. A late night poker game introduces a San Antonio gambler Dave Crass who mollifies the men with a risky bluff and disappears with the pot after a tense hand.
Mr and Mrs EFL Mustard and baby daughter Marcia Ani of Cuero spent last weekend here with Mr and Mrs Win Falen. The trip highlighted family ties and local hospitality during a short stay with relatives.
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