Lawrences Ride For Life In 1882 Texas Outing
In summer 1882 near the Trinity River Lawrence and three companions chased horses when a herd of about a hundred mustangs spooked and a dozen or more Indians leaped from the tall grass to pursue them, marking a perilous close encounter.
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Texas and Native American Chase in Historic Frontier Tale
The excerpt recounts a 19th century frontier encounter with a Texan rider Lawrence escaping Indian pursuers along the Trinity River, including a perilous 15-foot plunge and a clash that ends with his safe crossing. It then shifts to General Cos and the 1835 San Antonio siege, detailing Austin’s shifts from negotiation to starvation tactics and Deaf Smith’s alert of Ugartachea’s mule train carrying Mexican payroll.
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Wood for Sale at Scott's Wrecking Yard
Oak and mesquite and cedar wood offered for sale in single sticks or full truckloads at Scott's Wrecking Yard in North Llano. Contact for availability.
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Public lands posted against hunting and trapping
The public is warned that all lands owned and controlled by the undersigned are posted to prohibit hunting trapping and all forms of depredation.
Gum Health Ad From The Corner Drug Store
An advertisement asks if gums are unsightly itchy or burning and promotes LETO’S remedy with a druggist offer of money back if not satisfied. The Corner Drug Store is credited as the seller.
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