Winded AustroGerman Surveyor Forges Texas Frontier Legend
An Austrian German surveyor Erath guides a frontier colony through Central Texas near Cameron and Cameron County. After two years of harsh work and a perilous Indian siege Brade saves the settlement, marries a German colonist, and becomes a revered Texas figure. his later life traces back to his pivotal role in surveying and defending the fledgling community.
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Tex
Louis Ginbe
Waco
Nam Frath
Houston
Uat
Mexico
Texas
Brade
Cameron County
Hodeton
Austrina
Gill
Aine
Rath
Cameron
Alpes
Keath
Sarvayor
Bint Erath
Hileman
Nat
Tau
Gellind
Sven
Bell Rangers
Cranbor
Renal
Anital
Auromsawu
Charins
Cen ‘Cienan
Pelcher Auriris Eer
Teras
Specter seen in Pine Hollow near Sharon Ohio County
In Sharon Pennsylvania Cor Herrtaburg Telegram report describes Valetine Damm and family near Pine ballow. Mrs Damm repeatedly saw a middle aged woman apparition in a bedroom window, with neighbors noting similar sightings. The phantom appeared weekly and during daytime while locals watched, prompting Mr Damm to move to Elm Street.
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Sharon
Herrtaburg
Pine Ballow
Finerac
Valentine Damm
Damm
Payne Avenue
Cleveland
Damms
Ashland
Wheatland
Sharon Foundry
Mia Damm
Valentine
Mrs. Damm
Hirself
Ina
Jusum
Frek Davis
Elm Street
Best Bill
A FLYING MACHINE PATENT CLAIMS AIR FLIGHT POWER
Frederick Bast of Maryland applies for a patent on an artificial wing machine to lift a man. The device features a canvas and wood frame 18 feet long with wings and rudder, suspended by a system under the center to support flight. Bast says aeronautic work has long seemed impossible and cites trials before experts as proof.
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Maryland
Frederick Bast
Ridon
Wichita
Missouri Pavific
Fort Scott
Colorado
California
Washington Territory
North Main Street
Blecley
Wanderer Fates Escape From a Creeping Will in Witty Tale
A quirky narrative describes a dramatic departure as a man vows to flee a controlling will, while a lively Alpine journey tale unfolds. The piece blends mock romance with satirical social notes and a dense string of frontier era colloquialisms and local advertisements.
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Alps
Phineweb
Puck
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Lone Star
Plouver
Bostee
Apos
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Uncle Joe
Panther
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Biznes
Mab
Redakin
Oelock
Bystead
Fullerta
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Chile
Sme Boesen
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Lertend
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Wooster
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Benjamin Haupt
Hore
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J. B. Liemer
Tron Bart
Ghost OF Sharon
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A&a Flying Machine
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Arinetpal
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Miss Minnie
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Maze
Woolly West
Jackson
Henucker
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Hans Prouty
Tri
George
Rock Island
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Great Rock Island
Stock Island
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East
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Missouri Pacific i
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City
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Fugravel
Ginik
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Dart Fucravel
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Eilice
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Wichite
Pirates Iis
Anal Cemi
Cos Satin All
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Cole
Jones
Kansas
Zimmberly
Main St
First Arkansas Valley Bank
W. C. Woodman & Son
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Kanasa
Camilen, Oy
Arkansas Valley
den Ral
Haws Estate
Alconin
Mortengns
Nolo Books
Kerr Engineers
Notary Paste
Pocket
Wichita Eagle
Wiciata
Artet Art
Babe
United States
DR. Thornton
ORS
Thornton & Thornton
Wondrate
Tarecus
West Tenth St
Kansas City, Mo
Globe Iron Works
A. Flagg
5Th Aves
Brompey
FONDA
Thir
Mst
Chicago, Races
Nebraska
St. Joseph & Lows Aimed Co
Eset
Psi Paace Car Company
Elvereide
Sahertas Berarie
Aseuue
Marke Street
J.P. Allen
Drugstore
Wichita, Kan
Oliver Bros
Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, Wi
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Haven
Ask Yoour
Toe ‘Whiton's
Medical Lake
Ladicertin
F. H. Whitox
Wakestervey Kanens City, My
Yellow Sivss
Linwee
Eure
C. H. Pearson & CO
Baltimne
Betakome
HOTEL
Carey
DR. Hall
Yi.t
Missouri:railway
Pacific
St Louis
Kansas City
Pueblo
Denver
wItch
Paullman
St Louia
Thee Prep
H.C. Townshend
Goa
Team
St Lois
Wichita’ Eagle
Ventage
Davidson & Case
John Davidson
Sedgwick County
Ned Fiset Saree
RB Law
Ntnet
Sea Wal
West Side National Bank
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