Reminiscences of early Texas settlers and frontier life
The narrative recalls German pioneers around Sisterdale along the Guadalupe River, their hunting expeditions, frontier misadventures, and social shifts. It recounts Uncle Behr and a laughing incident, Indian scouting, honey and bear meat feasts, and rising anti slavery sentiment shaping their fate as Texas moved toward Civil War separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enuarer
Unele
Behr
Germany
Guadalupe River
Texas
Listerdale
Lady Margaret Face Powder Ad from Central Drug Co.
A vintage advertisement extols Lady Margaret Face Powder as smoothing skin to the velvet finish of rose petals. Promoted by Central Drug Co Inc with advance notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Margaret Face Powder
Central Drug Co., Inc
Adv
End of Romantic Era for Sisterdale Pioneers
After occupying prominent public posts, the pioneer settlers of Sisterdale in the valley of the Goadsiide river, West Texas, saw the romance of their life end amid the region’s beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisterdale
Goadsiide River
West
Texas
Canning Season Supplies Advertised by Knopp and Metzger
Local newspaper ad promotes pickling vinegar pure apple cider vinegar and spices for canning season. Pull jars and lids offered by KNOPP and METZGER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knopp & Metzger
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Donep
Donop
Mexico
New Republican Party
Nueces River
Fredericksburg Bottling Works
HY. Feller
G.C. Leary
North Alston Ave
Durham, N. C
Sportsman's Paradise and Real Ranch Investment
John F. Gilbert
Max Lochte
Greenwood Wooten
West Wynn St
Austin, Texas
Norman Bros
DELCO
Felix W. Maier
Buick
Buick Motor Company
Flint, Mich
General Motors Corporation
Standard Motor Co., Inc
Fredericksburg, Texas
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