Curse of Progress Deep Distrust in Town Exchange
A Texas panhandle tourist chats with an old settler and his son at a filling station about rain and progress. The exchange contrasts skepticism with hope as they discuss algebra applied to farm losses and the idea of rain benefiting the son.
Emmons Avenue Fishing Street and City Tales
Emmons avenue in Sheepshead Bay rivals Fifth Avenue for fishermen, with boats ready day or night to sea wrecks reefs and distant waters. Skippers tailor trips from swordfish to seasonal catches, while vendors on the bay side sell fresh fish with no parking limits. The essay blends coastal life with a police chase vignette and a skyscraper herb tale, ending with a light note on city quirks.
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Alturas Man Completes 450 Mile Horseback Ride to San Francisco
Sheldon D. Smith finishes a 11 day journey covering 450 miles at about 35 miles daily. He rode the horse to San Francisco while the rest of his family traveled by train, explaining his desire to move there without parting with his steed.
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Hazardous Occupation Pasadena Painting Lines Insured
Insurance companies warn Pasadena that painting white street lines is highly hazardous. They quote a premium of 2.89 for four months to insure a line painter, compared with 1.82 for a policeman.
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