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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1916
Page
2
A Texas narrator recounts the Mier expedition into Mexico, detailing ambush fears by a Briton spy, the brutal canyon crossing, horse slaughter to survive, scarce water, a grueling ascent to a mountain peak, a thirst dream, a life saving water stream, and a reunion with Major Oldham.
Austin Tex May 10 Governor James E Ferguson articulates a bold plan to enter Mexico and assume control to establish a stable government. He argues border guardians should serve on the border or as designated by the Federal government and warns against temporary measures.
Report from Columbus New Mexico describes soldiers using bullets to write letters to loved ones. Cards are produced on shoe box ends and delivered unstamped by air. Soldiers claim some bullets are the ones that will kill Villa or other bandits as they travel light and fast.
D F McCollum Llano Schools superintendent and Llano Summer Normal conductor reports Llano faculty and businessmen expect one of the biggest and most efficient summer normals yet. University training and practice will meet local student teachers needs. Normal runs June 5 to July 18 with affordable board in area homes.
Pumps piping and complete water supply systems installed. Let me figure on your next job. 30 4.2 Wm Hoffmann.
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