Ol Sam Holeman’s Water War and Land Grab Fallout
A long narrative details Ol Sam Holeman’s rise through trading wagons to owning vast Horse Prairie water, his fencing tactic that drew trail drivers and townsmen, and his downfall as records misrepresented land as water rights. Fences, miners, and lawless power collide as claim disputes erupt, threatening his headquarters and domain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holeman
Myleage
Glen
Texas
Sam
Cedar Post
Cherrycow
Land’ Office
The Fall of Sam and the Texan Hold on Horse Prairie
A frontier saga recounts Sam losing control of Horse Prairie as Texans pressure locals. John Slaughter, a Texas lawman, drives out rustlers and reshapes Sam’s dwindling land holdings with quit-claim deeds. New taxes loom, revealing a web of schemes by Tubac Haines and Stampede bosses to seize the prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
John Slaughter
John
Slaughter
Horse Prairie
Holeman
Tubac
Haines
Haan Chase Hin
Shallet
Lanr
Texas Trail
San
Jones
Deckerman
Stampede
Tubsc
Lot Deckerman
Archie McGillis
Six Clubs Easier Contract in Bridge Problem
A letter from Harold Fagin discusses a bridge hand from New Haven Coen. He and partner chose six diamonds but declarer later finds a way to make six clubs by timing the diamond play with dummy and West. The article briefly notes the challenge of guessing the ten of diamonds and the potential for six clubs as the easier contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Fagin
New Haven
Declarer
East
West
Mind Your Manners Quiz on Social Etiquette Answers
A fragmented prompt asks five etiquette questions. It covers guiding a companion by the arm in public, guiding across streets, wine service with meals, when red wine is served, and politeness in serving oneself. The user seeks authoritative answers to test knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil
Radio Programs and Serial Lineup for Chicago and National Airwaves
A dense survey of radio offerings listing numerous programs by title and sponsor. Highlights include Jack Armstrong serials, Captain Midnight repeats, Burns and Allen style comedy, news bulletins, orchestras from Chicago, wartime broadcasts, and a variety of dramatic and musical segments across CBS NBC and Mutual networks. Contains numerous program names, hosts, and sponsors such as Fred Warma, Harry James, Walter Cassell, and Jean Hersholt, with times and channel notes embedded in the cluttered list.
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Bill
Jack Armstrong
Chicago
Cbs-Basic Highway Patrol
Farrell
Captain Midnicht
Newseen
Plano
Cbs
Cba
Harry Wismer
St. Louia
Chicago Dancing Orchestra
Nbc
Walter Cassell
Bill Stern
Sporta
Spot
Nbe
Toewell
Thomison
Fred Warma
Victor Borge
Fulton Lewis
Sammy Kare
Red Barber
Dhs Ca
Tinney
Abner SeHal
Barrie Sisters
Willard
Tommy Dorsey
Manhattan Drama
Ameche
Jean Hersholt
Christian
Mystery Hall
Buffalo
Eddie Cantor
Dinah
John Fretdom
Ware
Léonel Barrymore
Gabriel Heatter
Berle
Ale Carneria
Kay Ryver
Raymond A
Jonn
Heghes
Cracks Fielda
Morton Gould
Schubert
Neg
Ah Bews
U S Warplane Riddle Hinting at P‑43 Lancer
A shuffled crossword style list mixes clues for an American warplane the P‑43 Lancer with many numbered hints and unrelated fragments. It reads like a quizzical puzzle blending aircraft terms, numbers, and partial word clues.
What Would You Do In A Dull Party Situation
A reader scenario asks what to do when a small group wants to leave a dull party. Options include staying, leaving immediately, or staying longer. The piece also mentions anesthetics by injection into the bloodstream and notes about Heligoland as Germany's outlying possession. It references Samuel Morse's early career and the Red Ryder item.
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Tombstone
Ed Schieffelin
Homestead
Ol Sam
Isho
Mother Nature's Curio Shop
United States
Hawaii
Soph T
Oent Roosevelt
Fallawis
White House
Geater
North
William E. McKenney
America's Card Authority
V-Mail
Mty A
U.S
South Dakota
Nevada City
Meadow
Great Lake
East Indies
Rodin
Virie Stale
Germany
Heligoland
North Sea
Morse
Samu Tel F Bo Morse
National Academy of Design
Red Ryder
Kene
Rani
Freckles
Stump
Jasoline
Mrs. Saplings
Cat
Kel Lees
Osa
Rian
Matt and
Jeff
Boots
TM Sona
Nouve
Nou Land
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