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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
7
Betsy’s luncheon for her nicest girls prompts a thrifty room makeover. Six dollar cost, green and yellow chintz drapes from ceiling to floor, chair slip covers, green shades, and spooled stands. Ruth Wyeth Spears promotes a sewing book for more ideas.
The Nizam Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Bahadur Asaf Jah, known as Ali Khan, is described as the wealthiest man in the world. At 74, his income is estimated at $50,000,000 annually, mainly from prerogatives of his ancient throne.
Wealthy Southern California ranch owner Don Alfredo ignores warnings of a Sierra Indian raid. The attack kills him and seizes his two young daughters from Monica the maid. Padre Pasqual aids, while Henry Bowie and companions trek from Texas to California to pursue and rescue the girls.
Henry Bowie and two Texans scout a Creek camp. They discuss freeing two bound prisoners and stealing ponies to stampede the Indians. They prepare for a night assault with rifles, pistols, knives, and a Texas yell to cover their approach.
In a frontier scene, three Texas men evaluate a risky nighttime attack on a pursuing Indian war party. They note the escapees are exhausted and off guard after a long chase, aiming to seize two prisoners and needed horses before dawn.
Texas scouts Bowie and Pardalee plan and execute a night raid to rescue captives and defend the herd. They ambush a hostile Indian camp, exchange gunfire, and Bowie kills a chief who wounds him as the fight turns deadly. Simmie signals, then the group fights through rain and firelight to break contact.
Bowie and Pardaloe free two girls held by a raiding party after finding a white child in captivity. They race toward California as Simmie and Ben guard the camp and aim to reach safety with dawn light and a drifting fear. Bowie foresees a long journey.
A collection of practical household hints covers stain removal with salt dipped items, olive oil for linoleum and polished tables, nitre wash for markings, and oiling to prevent scorching. It also notes quick transfer of food from pan to avoid sticking, organized sewing room tips, and safe knife storage to protect edges.
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