On Rails Long on the rails Lincoln funeral car ride with Grant
B L Martin of Springfield Missouri a longtime railroad man recalls pivotal moments from 1865 to the Lincoln funeral route and Grants campaigns. He fired or ran engines for Union Pacific Utah and Chicago and Northwestern while Grant rode in the cab and asked questions about pay meals and accommodations.
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Lincoln
B. L. Martin
Springfield
Joplin
Grant Ade
Fed
Martin
Union Pacific
Utah
Grant
New York
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Galena
Freeport
Memories of Lincoln Funeral Train and Utah Rail Ties
Excerpts recount a locomotive engineer recalling the Lincoln funeral train sighting on a New York Central trip. He describes siding to let the special pass, the solemn procession, and the role in the Union Pacific Central Pacific junction project in Utah. He details souvenirs made from the last rail and wine gifts exchanged.
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United States
York
William Ord
Alter McQueen
Gald
Lincoln
New Rn
New York Central
Buffalo
Union Pacific
Utah
Central Pacific
California
Promontory
Wasatch
Kansas City Star
Rail speed limits and train power push industry to limits
An article outlines projected speed and engine size limits for railroads led by W. M. Corbett of the Chicago and Alton. It notes the 600 monster locomotive and the 220000 pound weight, with speeds near a mile per minute possible in ideal conditions, but typical schedules around 60 miles per hour and safety constraints. It also warns of scarce timber for ties and predicts vast wood usage last year.
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W. M. Coritz
Kansas City Star
J. Corbett
Kansas
Slater
Okestack
Union Depot
Department of Agriculture
Plan Gigantic Steel Bridge Across Belly River
A colossal steel bridge over a mile long and 300 feet high is planned across the Belly river at Lethbridge Ontario by the Canadian Pacific Railway.
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Belly River
Lethbridge
Ont
Canadian Pacific Railway
Diet and nerves linked by women’s epicurean resolve
A psychology student argues women endure nervous strain better through appetite and beauty. The feature cites Nan Patterson choosing a hearty lunch before court, praising diet as fueling strength, poise, and crowd appeal. It notes men eat little under stress, while women seek roast beef and cabbage boosts.
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Nan Patterson
Mme
Julie D'Arcy
Cotton Fabrics Of Season Impress With Style And Value
The article celebrates cotton fabrics bridging beauty and economy this season. Makers craft innovative imitations of linen for tailored frocks with apricot flamingo shades and lemon tones. It features a semi-tailored linen look with plaited skirt, embroidery, medalions, wash braid, and a matching Eron jacket over a sheer lawn blouse.
Velvet Nightwear Styles Highlight Fashion Notes
A fashion column outlines pale pink velvet with black marines and dark rose red ostrich tips in seasonal trim. A woman pens a letter styled as a document of national consequence.
Child's Woolen Frock for Girls Eight to Ten
A pretty woolen frock for a girl eight to ten features blouse and skirt trimmed with lace ruffles. The gimp, belting and girdle are of satin ribbon, with lace ruffles finishing the short puffed sleeves.
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Bretelles
Easter Refreshments for Children
Easter refreshments include cocoa, crackers, wafers, and nests made from kisses with shredded coconut and candied orange peel to resemble straw. Ice cream with three candy eggs sits inside each nest, and a chicken centerpiece with ribbons marks each child’s favor to take home.
Plain tailored shirtwaists debut in spring blouse trend
The spring blouses feature severely plain shirtwaists with a tiny frill along the front plait and trim turn-back cuffs. Sleeves are mid length, neither long nor short, presenting a simple, tailored look.
Butter making in England and America lessons from Country Life
Practical guide on butter production stressing cleanliness and water quality, milk handling, cream ripening, churning techniques, splitting fat grains, breaking water, starter cultures, and brining or drying salt methods. Emphasizes temperature control, churn capacity, and avoiding over or under churn to achieve bright color, good texture, and shelf life.
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England
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Mukden
Child
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