Dad Lets Em Roll in the Kilmorna Rail Tale
An old engineer recalls a dangerous 1887 88 freight chase on the Kilmorna line with beef cars and a runaway 171 engine. He describes a near disaster near Sherwood, a last‑minute escape, and the three‑month aftermath of inquiries. Also adds quips about fur scarcity and grapefruit.
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Craigville
Dad Allen
Dad
Raa
Kilmorne
Westinghouse
Melton
Solala
Melton Yard
Gadon
Gherwood
Kilmorna Hill
Sherwood
Get Up in the World Motive Quip Exchange
A terse exchange jokes that success comes from rising early with the quip noting that to get up in the world one should simply get up in the morning.
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Wonout
State Fire Marshal Seeks Texas Press Fire Prevention Campaign
Texas State Fire Marshal 8 W Inglish asks newspapers statewide to collaborate on a fire prevention series. Over 400 papers requested the service as Texas fire losses topped 10 million dollars last year and 75 percent of fires were preventable. Articles will be distributed via the Texas Business Men's Association news service.
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Austin
Tex
8. W. Inglish
Texas Press
Inglish
Texas
Texas Business Men‘a Association
Parable of the Kingdom and the workers in the vineyard
The lesson explain s Jesus parable of the vineyard laborers to illustrate rewards in God’s kingdom. It covers the call to service, the varying hours of labor, the generous yet equal wages, and the danger of envy when others receive grace. The teaching cautions against overreaching the text.
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Peter
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Shadows of Belmont Love and a Newspaper Boss
A Belmont social circle centers on David Kerr and Gloria Kerr as plans unfold. Wright, the newspaper boss, is drawn into Gloria's orbit while Kerr introduces political moves and settlement work rumors. Tension rises as personal loyalties clash with public duties and a hinted romance develops.
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Paris
David Kerr
Gloria
Kerr
Europe
Mrs. Gilbert
Mr. Wright
Belmont
Wright
Locust Lawn
Mrs. Hayes
Gilbert
Dr. Hayes
Rose
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J.T
Prohibition
Ieul Institute
Buffalo
Stewart
Lers
Evenin
Moody Ible Institute Chicago
Israel
OF David Kerr
Ae Boje
York
Wrajger
Coca Company
Atlanta, GA
THE
Silver King
L. H. Posey
Prop
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