Railroad Rounds and Rumblings by John Moore
A compact Amarillo column tracks railroad life. It notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. George L. Stone to sons Charles F. Stone and G. L. Stone, reports on local injuries and recoveries, safety talks in Denver, a Burlington baseball win, executive movements on the Santa Fe and other lines, and social events including three Santa Fe dances in April and May.
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Denver
Denver Assembly Hall
J. B. Gibbon
N. B. Pruett
J. W. Mode
Jim Harmon
Santa Fe Orchestra
Santa Fe
Amarillo
Westward with It Nick and Olivia Plan a Studio
Olivia presses Nick to transform their house into a stylish home and build a studio for him while dismissing his idea of living as is. She cites distractions from servants and visiting children, and hints at her expectation of future settled life andan improved living space. Nick remains skeptical about callers and his work setup.
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Nick
Olivia
Greenfield
New York
Boston
Palm Beach
Livvy
Harry
Prison guard reports capture of escaped prisoner in transit
ARIZONA GUARD HERE D H Hunt, guard at the state penitentiary, visited Amarillo police. He is en route to Wagoner Oklahoma to return a prisoner who escaped last month while serving as a trusty. The prisoner was apprehended at his home.
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Arizona
D. H. Hunt
Arizona State Penitentiary
Amarillo
Hunt
Wagoner
Okla
Family Dilemma Forces Change of Plans at Nick Homestead
Olivia argues that Nick must provide for a wife and children in the country estate, proposing a servant wing and extra rooms. Nick balks at the twenty five thousand dollar cost and questions the need for a large, lavish setup while fearing a long term commitment. Olivia presses that family life requires a house capable of hosting guests and gatherings.
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Nick
Olivia
Greenwich Village
Purification Health Boost Offered by Calotabs
Physicians claim Purification of the system builds health and vitality. A thorough Calotabs course is advertised to purify the blood by activating the liver kidneys stomach and bowels with trial and family packages available through dealers.
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Nature
We Have to Live on That Scale in Greenfield
Olivia argues with Nick about living standards and social expectations in Greenfield. She insists they must adapt to prevailing norms, while Nick questions how much those norms reflect real life beyond their town. The exchange reveals generational and cultural tensions shaping their choices.
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Livvy
Nick
Olivia
Greenfield
48 Schoolboys Catch Athlete's Foot and Oil Cure
Mrs. Harry Dayton of Rochester reports her 14 year old son and 48 classmates contracted athlete’s foot after swimming indoor pools. Emerald Oil claims to banish the infection. two bottles cured him, with druggists offering money back guarantee if not. Health authorities note pool outbreaks and advise nightly foot rubbing for prevention.
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Moone
Athlete's Foot
Harry Dayton
Farragut Street
Rochester
N. Y
City Drug Company
Fox Drug Company
Not Enough Money Yet to Join Community Life
The speaker chides Nick for lacking funds and spending habits, praising his past success while urging him to economize and take his place in the community. The note emphasizes making his home attractive and inviting suitable guests, accusing him of laziness for staying isolated.
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Nick
The Safe Way to Lose Fat With Kruschen Salts
A promotional notice claims Kruschen Salts will reduce fat in four weeks and boost energy health and activity. It instructs a morning dose with hot water and warns to cut pastry fatty meats and sugars while weighing before and after the bottle. It lists Fox Drug Store City Drug Store and Post Office Drug Co as sellers and offers a money back guarantee.
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Fox Drug Store
City Drug Store
Post Office Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Moore
Earth
George L. Stone
Aurora, Missouri
Charles F. Stone
Monroe Street
G. L. Stone
Washington Street
Ed O'Bryant
R. L. Wooten
Buchanan Street
Burlington
Burlington Boys
Fettle
Childress
South Plains
Amari
M. P. Reynolds
W. P. Ray
Rex Walling
B. R. T. Committee of Adjustiment
Fort Worth
Potter County
Salt River
Paramount Publix
I. A. McDonald
Ardmaster
Ness
P. L. McDaniels
W. E. Pieper
Denver Fast Freight
W. W. McDonald
Office of
Oklahoma City
C. B. Davis
Rock Island
Quervo
N. M
Oklahoma
Kansas
H. W. Truelson
Chicago and North Western Railway
Tulsa
J. B. Briscoe
Dumas and Shattuck
R. W. Prentice
Waynoka
Jim Ott
Mississippi
Plains
Oscar Nelson
Etta Mae McGaugh
Antlers
Otto
Little van Tyne
Plough
Beauty
Arte Eos
Sinclair Minstrels
NBC
Sinclair
Sinclair Regular
Sinclair Opaline Motor Oil
Sinclair Pennsylvania Motor Oil
J. D. Rogers, M. D
Oliver-Eakle
Dean’s
Yall
Randal Drug Stores
City Drug Co
Fox Drug Co
Zemo
Jefferson
Italy
Central America
Jim Jones
Mrs. Thompson
Mary Lou
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