Graphic Correspondence Sheds Light on Lives of Texas Pioneers
Letters from 1853 Texas coast fever episodes describe yellow fever impact on families and towns. R T Clow recounts illness, doctor visits, and fear amid outbreak across Lavaca coast settlements, noting high deaths in small populations and quarantine measures.
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Texas
Austin
R. T. Clow
Lavaca
Mary A. Maverick
San Antonio
Clow
Maverick
University of Texas
Mary
Lizzie
Mr. Gooch
New Orleans
Matagorda
Northward trip memories and railroad hopes amid family letters
The writer recalls Lizzie and Mr. M. visiting, expresses pride in Mr. Maverick and the railroad project, notes plans and delays in rail line work, and shares letters from Lavaca about steamships, railroads, and citizen confidence. The tone mixes nostalgia with optimism for future travel and national progress.
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Lizzie
Myself
Mr. M
Sam
Lewis
Union
San Antonio
Maverick
Clark
Iran
Clow
Lavaca
Warnings on Swimming Hazards in Austin
City advisory urges caution near open water with summer near. Tips include learning to swim, staying afloat, swimming with a companion, avoiding headfirst dives, and using proper resuscitation methods if needed. Advises older adults to get physical checks before strenuous activity.
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Austin
Texas
Bits o Philosophy by Dean W White
Dean W White offers quick counsel on practical virtue urging consistent sane living and balance. He notes that delaying goodness until death is pointless and stresses not letting courtesy depend on past rudeness to others.
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Victoria
Boor Lavaca
San Antonio
Enoch
Timm
Texas State College For Women
CSA
Hazelwood Service Advertises at SpencerSauer Lum Go
Local notice promotes Hazelwood service hub at SpencerSauer Lum Go with contact via phone 1 for inquiries and offerings to customers seeking quick assistance.
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SpencerSauer Lum
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Hi-Way
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Herma
Plenipos
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Daniel Webster
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Scotland
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Father
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Hazelwood
Rod
Master de Luxe
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Chevrolet Motor Com
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