The Will and the Fight Over Bidcote Property
In this excerpt David confronts Uncle Daniel over the Mary Bidcote bequest and a bargain to buy David out. Mary pleads with David as he plans further leverage while the old man’s health and nerves fray from years of loss and conflict.
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A Gas Deceiver. George Promises Made The Day Of Marriage
Bride of a week recalls a promise made at the wedding as the husband George faces questions about his conduct and an alleged deception. The fragment hints at marital strain and a dispute over trust.
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Mary and David Struggle Over Marriage and Fortune
A tense scene shows Mary planning to marry George against her uncle's consent. David, driven by wrath, admits intent to share his aunt's fortune but vows not to rob Mary. He promises she will not be wronged and hints at a betrayal he cannot forget.
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Strain posts offer solution for long wire fences in Texas
A Texas stockman details a strain post method to bear most fence tension. He recommends placing a deep corner post with two large strain posts twenty feet away, wiring to the strain post to pull tension away from corners, and angling the strain post to pull deeper rather than pull out. Also mentions a wagon design for fruit barrels with practical options.
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