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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1929

Page

18

The Light Exclusively Highlights Texan Cattle Traile Feature

An advertisement style note touts The Light as the exclusive home for a recurring cattle traile feature. It lists a roster of celebrated writers including Arthur Brisbane, B C Forbes, C O McIntyre, Will Rogers, Harold Scherwitz and others as contributors to the paper’s distinctive content.

Arry Williams Texas Arthur Brisbane B. C. Forbes C. O. McIntyre Will Rogers Harold Scherwitz Davis J. Walsh Damon Runyon Royal 8. Copeland Elsie Robinson Helen Rowland Louella Parsons

Captain Gillett praises Texas Trails column reader letter

A reader, Captain James B. Gillett, commends Harry Williams for the Texas Trails column. He praises its happy tone and valuable archival stories about pioneers, trail drivers, freighters, and old-time rangers, noting the pleasant readings and humor it provides.

Harry Williams

Captain James B. Gillett Texas Ranger and Ranch Owner

Captain James B. Gillett, a Texas Ranger at 18, fought in Indian battles and rode 137 miles in 16 hours to Round Rock to confront Sam Bass. He later served as El Paso city marshal, earned respect from hard men, managed a large Big Bend ranch, and owns Barretl Springs in Presidio County.

Texas Gillett India Texas Rangers Round Rock Sam Bass The Rangers el Paso Big Bend Presidio County Barretl Springs Ranch

The San Antonio Light A Community Force

The San Antonio Light positions itself as a constructive force in the community, detailing its role in public service, local initiatives, and civic engagement through editorials and reporting aimed at improving city life.

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