Railroads and Rumblings From the Plains in 1933
Senator Connally says merger of Rock Island Fort Worth and Denver with Santa Fe unlikely for now as labor rules block consolidation. Texas railroads’ seven month operating income more than doubled to 1,687,245 from 825,096 in 1932. Reports from Amarillo note farmers improving and rail labor news, with various Santa Fe and Rock Island staff movements and local social events among railway families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Fort Worth
Denver
Santa Fe
Tom Connally
Emergency Railroad Administration
Washington
Joseph B
Senator Connally
Amarillo
Eastman
Associated Press
Texas
Santa Fe figures tour of plains division and wild incident
Santa Fe conductor G. O. Ketchum and other Santa Fe staff travel the plains division to inventory supplies at stations and camps. A Denver yard crew is driven from switching premises after a collision with an empty car, a transient passenger then reacts with rocks. The man’s condition is described as unsettled as police take him for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hannan
Santa Fe
Lubbock
Ira Brown
J. R. Clayton
F. B. Hart
J. B. Raymond
Plains Division
Denver
Wayfarer
Former President Hoover Visits Des Moines Friends
Former President Herbert Hoover and wife arrived for a brief Des Moines visit after noon. They dined with J. N. Darling at his home, joined by Arthur M. Hyde former secretary of Agriculture, highlighting a informal outing with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Herbert Hoover
Cartoonist Hyde Declares Retirement to Enjoy Life
The cartoonist left for Trenton Missouri after a visit that included West Branch, where he renewed friendships. He said after fifty years of active life he plans to devote himself to enjoying life as a business.
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Trenton
Hyde
West Branch
Economy meat dishes for frugal menus with step by step
A pantry friendly guide shows lean meat can fit budget meals and flavor. It offers three recipes: Chuck Steak with Onions, Lamb Yricassee with Tomato Sauce, and Breaded Liver with parboiling and coating steps. Each method emphasizes browning, simmering, and basic seasonings.
Fried delicacy steps add fine bread crumb crust
Instructions describe adding fine bread crumbs and frying in hot lard until browned to finish the dish.
New Moisture Proof Cellophane Envelopes Protect Silver
A cheap new method preserves silver by sealing individual pieces in moisture proof cellophane envelopes. The air tight cases shield silver from hydrogen sulfide tarnish, reducing frequent polishing and extending life of sets and plated ware.
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John Moore
J. W. Mode
South Plains
Mode
Tack
The
Globe
Old Tack
J. C. Chandler
Plainview
Order of Railway Conductors
E. C. Best
Taylor Street
J. C. Hammock
Dalhart
Tri-State Exposition
Mr. Hammock
Amerillo
G. Eisenberg
Eisenberg
J. B. Briscoe
Dallas
Newton
Kar
FP. J. Myers
Clinton District
Thornton Blanchard
Walter T. Price
Chicago
Mr. Price
State Penitentiary
Michigan City
Ind
Finley
Carson
Russell Clark
Harry Pierpont
G. O. Ketchum
Santa Fe Yard
Kansas City
Ray
H. W. Clutter
Rock Island City
William Dan Tucumcari
Memphis
Tenn
Andy Lawler
Siloam Springs
Ark
Sughe
Pure Care
Sugarsa
Wm. Rogers & Son
Hershey’s
Libby
Catsup
Ritter’s
Lal
Pet
Ritter
Gaomet
Jersey
Schilling
Swift
Chipso
Msystem
Piggly Wiggly
Jonathan
Bartlett
Stert
M-System
Hkrait
Otatoes
A. É. i Hha
Meme
Schilling & Company
San Francisco
Schilling Coffee
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