Battle with Chief Black Horse near Five Wells in 1878
In November 1878 Corporal Dollass and six Casper Rangers of the Frontier Battalion of Texas Rangers fought Chief Black Horse and twenty five Comanche warriors near Five Wells near San Angelo. The Stamford American notes readers can read the May 1 issue for the full outcome and more reading matter in the Magazine Section included with a yearly subscription.
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Dolass
Casper 3
Italion
Texas
Black Horse
Five Wells
San Angelo
Stamford American
Meteorite find prompts exhibit in Stamford
Elmer Childress of Stamford area brought a meteorite he plowed up in his field to the First State Bank exhibit. He found two specimens, one near the other, and sent one to the State University at Austin which offered $100. He is seeking offers from Smithsonian and other universities. The displayed meteorite is head sized and irony. He mentions potential weight and danger if struck. A job ad then follows for a farm position.
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Elmer Childress
Stamford
First State
State University At Austin
Smithsonian Institute
Curious Origins of the Word Sack Across Languages
A compact note from Youth's Companion traces the word sack to a Coptic sok, claiming the term spans many languages from Greek to Swedish with little change. It notes slang use meaning dismissal from work may derive from Turkish practice of tossing people into a sack into the Bosporus.
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C. G. Williamson
Babel
Sac
Saccus
Sacco
Sakkos
Sak
Bosporus
Large and Small Sums Swell Conscience Fund
A Pathfinder Magazine note describes the U S Treasury Conscience Fund in Washington growing as citizens and even foreigners send money to repay frauds against the government. Contributions range from a penny to 30000, with annual receipts over 5000 and a largest gift of 70000 to settle an 80000 theft.
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United States Treasury Department
Washington
Uncle Sam
Old Chapel Uncovered at St Patrick’s Chapel St David’s
The lost chapel of St Patrick is unearthed at St David’s in Pembrokeshire England. It sits ten feet above the highest tide with turf covering six to twelve inches of wind blown sand. Walls measure upper end sixteen feet eight inches lower fifteen feet three inches and side walls thirty five feet. An altar nearly four by three feet was at the east end. St David sent Patrick to Ireland and the site lies about half a mile from St David’s head near Erin.
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St Patrick
St. David's
Pembrokeshire
England
St. David
S. Patrick
Ireland
St. David's Head
Isle of Erin
Bees Use Dance and Scents to Find Food
An eminent German professor notes bees send scouts to forage and, upon success, perform dances that release perfume cues attracting others to the food. He claims bees distinguish most colors but are blind to crimson, while recognizing others.
Consoling Gospel Message After Infant Death in Greenville
Mrs. M Sullivan of Greenville writes to her nephew I E Macon Jr after the death of his infant son, urging acceptance of salvation through faith and obedience to the Gospel. She cites Romans, Thessalonians, Corinthians, Peter and other scriptures, stressing eternal life and Christian growth. The letter reflects a Good Friday era religious consolation from April 1925.
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Paul
Christ
Remembering a Loved One Through Faith and Warnings
A letter expresses desire to be remembered, urging friends to follow Jesus' commands. It recalls the crucifixion and urges devotion, warns against hardening hearts, and stresses the reach of God's love. Aunt Mittie Sullivan signs the message with affectionate closing.
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Mrsa
Mittie Sullivan
First Year Kash Cotton For Sale In Albany Texas
A farmer offers first year Kash cotton grown on his farm for sale. Cotton is recloane d graded and sacked with delivery to the station at 1.50 dollars per bushel. Contact F. W. Alexander Albany Texas.
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F. W. Alexander
Albany
Texas
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Brazelton Lumt Company
Gambill Brothers
T. Mark Sayman JR
C. A. Ruffian
Sherwin-Williams
Varwishes
White Mountain
Alaska
Winchester
Avoca
Jesus Christ
Peter
Gould
Texaco
Goulds
Swenson Avenue
Goodyear Tires
R. M. Kinard Motor Co
W. W
Bill) Miller
Mgr
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