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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1926
Page
2
Ben Thompson escapes a soldier’s arrest after a pistol demand, rides through fences and fields with cavalry in pursuit, and survives over five hundred shots. He later wins the Blue Wing saloon in Bryan after a long monte game, becomes its proprietor, and averts a riot scene with allies.
Chapter XI recounts Thompson escaping indictments and military pressure then resuming a dangerous gambler’s life with exhausted funds and a reputation as a daredevil. The fragment highlights his renewed illicit path after prior criminal charges.
Ben Thompson rushes from Bryan to Austin upon learning his brother Billy killed a soldier. He learns Billy is at large nearby and could be captured at any moment. Ben must balance swift action with caution as military control tightens and suspicion rises. The tale continues.
The ad touts cotton duck picker sacks and wool bags at the lowest prices from Juenke and Schoenewolf. It notes New Braunfels Fair attractions costing over 12 000 dollars with 50 cent and 25 cent admission and 25 cent night entry.
Harness and running races highlighted at the New Braunfels Fair with events on September 23 24 25 and 26. Vendors advertise cotton duck pickers sacks and wool bags at lowest prices.
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