Horse and Buggy Days and the Houndman’s Tale
A local reminiscence praises pack hounds along the Brazos River with James Fowler’s dogs noted for hunting prowess and appetite. Worthy McLamore adds fence-building credibility while advising on breaking dogs from rabbit chasing with a harsh tutor and a humorous nod to modern parenting and the generation gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mama
James Fowler
Rotan
Brazos River
James
Worthy McLamore
Buda
Corrie Smith
Alvin Day
Roy Acrey
Mac
Mayan Civilizations and Prehistoric Ball Games Explored
The text describes travels to Yucatan ruins including Palenque Uxmal and Chichen Itza noting a tropical climate and elite Mayan aristocracy. It discusses architecture serving religion with pyramids and universities at Uxmal and details ball games tied to ritual sacrifice, with depictions of the Death God and head-taking victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucatan Peninsula
Tehuantepec
Gulf of Campeche
Merida
Palenque
Uxmal
Chichen Itza
Oaxaca
Nausicaa
Ancient Mesoamerican Style Emerges in Central Mexico
The text notes a powerful, sudden Mayan and Za potec influence shaping later cultures. It highlights Vera Cruz and Tabasco as key sites dating to about the seventh century A.D. before vanishing as mysteriously as it appeared, leaving a lasting heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Tabasco
Proverbs from age and advice on life and marriage
A collection of maxims on knowledge, craftsmanship, and family. It urges doubt as path to wisdom, values frugal carpentry, and counsels timing in marriages while emphasizing seeking goodwill over entitlement.
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Rin Ai
TRE
Herrick Arnold
Mexico
Rocky River Ranch
CIT
Mrs
Carol Knolk
Mary Anderson
Sandra Bateman
Wimberley
Texas
Justin
Nocona
Panhandle Slims
Sequin Hwy
Ebony Street
Marco
Seguin Highway
San Marcos
THE
First National Bank
Hays County
FDIC
L.B
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