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Frontier Times Reminiscences of Bandera 1862 Outbreak
In old Listerdale settlers endure Indian raids during winter of 1862. The narrative recalls a sentinel killed and a squaw freed, scarce resources, hand ground corn meal, oxen as draft, and stubborn humor amid danger. Festive frolics persist despite raids, with whiskey-fueled bravado and improvised shelter after a flood. Rumors of Indian depredations heighten fear as settlers prepare to pursue.
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