The Saga of Sam Bass Biography by Wayne Gard
The article notes the July 21 publication of Sam Bass by Wayne Gard, a Texas journalist. It praises the author for separating fact from legend and producing a balanced portrait of a second rate outlaw who gained enduring fame after an early orphaned life and a violent career.
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Elmo Soqott Watson
bin Hood
Texas
Sam Bass
Wayne Gard
Houghton Mifflin Company
Bass
Fox
Texas Rangers
Jim Murphy
Jesse James
Sam Bass and Round Rock Gunfight Spotlight Texas Legend
The article recounts Sam Bass and his gang’s 1877 shootout with Texas Rangers at Round Rock, Bass’s mortally wounding, and his death there. It traces his Indiana origins, Texas cowboy career, bank and train robberies, a famed Big Springs Union Pacific hold‑up, and lasting legend as a Robin Hood figure despite criminal acts. It notes the enduring myths and ballads surrounding his life and the search for buried treasure maps.
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Bass
Texas
Mississippi
Lowe Astate
W. F. Tato
Sam
Sam.Bass
Indiana
Jenny
Denton
San Antonio
Joel Collins
Collins
Deadwood
S. C
Sam J
Union Pacific
Big Springs
Neb
Heffridge
U. P
Jim Berry
Sam Bass
Grimes
Connor
Harrell
Ware
Seaborn Barnes
Frank Jackson
Jack
Jackson
Round Rock
Lone Star State
Gard
Joaquin Murieta
Billy the Kid
New
Wild Bill” Hickok
Robin Hood
Jesse James
Missouri
Spain's Civil War Deepens Across a Divided Europe
The article frames Spain's revolt as a clash of Right and Left within a broader European struggle. It notes fascist and socialist forces, the roles of France Germany Italy and Britain, and recalls prior uprisings and economic woes. It details the risk to civilians, the siege atmosphere in Madrid, and U S responses including evacuation plans for Americans.
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Spain
Europe
United States
Right
France
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
Gibraltar
Primo de Rivera
Alfonso XIII
Cees
Republic
Gil Robles
Spanish Foreign Legion
A Lovely Frock for Twelves to Twenties
A simple chic campus frock for sizes 13 to 20 with bust 32 to 38 inches. Described as quick to make in a jiffy with youthful appeal and understated elegance.
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Tyler
Terrell
Major Jones
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Clay
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June Peak
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