Pioneer Woman Recalls Early Kerr County Life and Indian Fears
Kerrville Texas narration recalls pioneer life in Kerr County from 1856. Mrs Rees recounts move to Center Point, families such as Scotts and Browns, shingle making, and stock raids by Indians. She details dangers faced, family losses, defenses, and enduring family ties across generations.
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Kerr County
Torna
Theos
Tecan
Momr
Anl
Frany Kaiser
Charlie Williams
Gil
Trdjan
Mfe
San Antonio
Port Lavaca
Jonas Si
Mountain Home
Tere
Bart
Rock
Greene Luckey
Greene Luckey, Whol Fa Stil Tving Ac Juprom
Den
Yadis
Reesta
Sven
Cay Rees
Jdames CG. Nowlin
Center Point
Texas
Mire Rena
Hare Ed Lotogy
Emigrant family recalls Texico frontier life and Indian raids
The memoir fragment describes a family with three children dragging possessions west to settle near Texico. It recalls a long journey, hardship on prairies, and Indian raids that stole horses after neighbors posted signals from hilltop fires. The tale names Little Lucy and Grandmother Rees among descendants tied to Kerrville.
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Kerrville
Tex
Migsie Ely
Viet
Lucy
Texico
Nowlin
Alzo
Tees
Gowanles
Planta
Dividend Declared by Mexican Cigarette Company in Torreon
The Cig. ludnatual Jobonera de la Ta gunn in Torreon Coahuila declared a dividend of 4 gold parable, payable after the first of the month at the State Bank and Trust company in Eagle Pass Tex. The company plans to connect Torreon with Saltillo by long distance telephone and begin the project by September 16. A worker named Diaz fell 25 feet at the new German hotel construction, dying instantly.
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Arcange Distance
Phe
Monterey
Mexico
Atenst
Gustavo Trovina
Saltillo
Mexicn
Wies In
Monterrey New Industries Invitation Promoted by Government
Governor of Italy reportedly sent a notice to Mexican industries inviting new factories to Monterrey Nuevo Leon offering incentives, facilities, and tax exemptions. Favorable replies said to come from industrials in states where investment is high. Also notes cleared killing suspect in Torreon and a bank stockholders meeting in Torreon with Laguna Bank plans for November. A ranch land sale near Borengo, Texas reported August 9.
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Monterrey
Nuivo Leon
Mexico
Juan M. Cavein
Italy
Nuevo Tron
Monterey
Torreon
Conhuli
Mex
Laguna Bank
Leiling
Thia Cite
És Calla
Anenst
Ehadler
Bysiasts
New Plan to Kill Germs Promoted by Dentists
A dubious health claim extols a newly prepared medicine called warty Blevuline as a universal mouth rinse. The advertisement urges regular use to prevent tooth decay and gum disease, recommending frequent rinsing of the throat and brushing of teeth, with sales through reputable druggists.
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Rome
Oil Demand Looms As Mexican Railroads Seek Fuel Oil
Delayed tax collections and rising wheat and corn needs signal strains in regional markets. Workers in Mexico, August 18, report oil companies may suspend operations during low oil prices, heightening demand for fuel oil for railroads and industrial plants, with Mexico currently the only strong remaining customer amid global overcapacity.
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Pen New Wells
Mexico City
Mexico
Mex ‘En
Ian Ipvice
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Stowers
Storm Curtain Time Opens Orders For Fall Installations
Storm Curtain ads urge readers in Texas to order now for fall delivery. Product described as easy to fit with adjustable sizes and no obligations. Contact details include a phone reference and a dealer line for inquiries.
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Ces and Jury
Mahorany
Texas
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Rhitrond
Démuind
Selunie Wagon
Sonia
Pefitan
Valentine's Wassper
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