Windwagon Thomas and the Santa Fe Prairie Ship
Westport residents witnessed a wind powered prairie ship led by Windwagon Thomas in 1853 aiming to sail the Santa Fe trade. A 25 foot wagon schooner with a mainsail faced wind and misfortune as its crew abandoned ship after a steering mishap. The venture failed, yet the tale highlights frontier ingenuity and the era’s prairie seafaring imagery.
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Raton Pass
Stanley Vestal
Houghton Mifflin Company
Boston
Westport
Mr. Vestal
Thomas
Prairies
Yoakum
Arkansas River
Vestal
Dryland Navy
Council Grove
Parker
Cap'n Thomas
Dr. Parker
Cap’n Thomas
Hill and Dale
Yoakum’s
Turkey Creek
Plains
Conestoga wagons shaped by ships of inland commerce
The Conestoga wagon originated in Pennsylvania from Conestoga valley wheelwrights and evolved from English covered wagons. It earned fame as a freight carrier and joined America’s rise, aiding Braddock's expedition, Valley Forge supply runs, and westward migration, later serving in war and migration before shifting to civilian freight.
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Congress
Prairie
Plains
Missouri
Westport
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
Conestoga Valley
John Omwake
Benjamin Franklin
General Braddock
Valley Forge
Portsmouth
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York
Continental Congress
Kentucky
Ohio
Conestoga
Afghan pattern 6505 for beginners
Instructions for a beginner afghan in two shades with single crochet and ribbed herringbone stitch. Includes materials and color schemes. Illustration and photograph of a section are shown. To obtain send 15 cents in coins to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th St New York NY, with name and address and pattern number.
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Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th St
New York
N. Y
Crisis in the Pacific film shows Guam life by Jurgens
The March of Time exclusive on Guam follows Victor Jurgens, age 26, after an appendicitis operation at sea and recovery on Guam. He filmed civil and military life on the island for the new release Crisis in the Pacific, praised as one of the best from the series.
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Guam
Victor Jurgens
Japan
Little Island
Four Wives Sequel Matches Original Film's Reputation
A review asserts Four Wives preserves the charm of Four Daughters and should win new fans for the family portrayed. It notes Kay Francis in It’s a Date as Deanna Durbin’s glamorous mother and mentions Norma Shearer possibly in a mother role for Escape, with potential rewrite to fit Shearer.
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Kay Francis
Deanna Durbin
Norma Shearer
Miss Shearer
Cowgirl Montana Broadcasts Coincide With Brother At KSOO
Patsy Montana of WLS Chicago and her brother at KSOO Sioux Falls both go on air at exactly 6 15 each morning. Their mother endures the synchronized alarm as the pair share the same broadcast hour.
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Patsy Montana
WLS
Chicago
KSOO
Sioux Falls
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Elman’s Hobby Lobby Seal Finances Bite
Dave Elman faced costly mishap with a seal on his Hobby Lobby program. The seal required frequent fish feed, depleting supplies quickly as Elman kept ordering from New York restaurants near Columbia playhouse. Even though the fish fed a seal rather than a person, prices remained high, totaling about 35 dollars.
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Dave Elman
Elman
Columbia Playhouse
New York
Walt Disney's will to be sliced in February
In a February timing note the article outlines forthcoming actions around the estate of Walt Disney, mentioning probate steps and legal proceedings. The piece notes default schedules and expected filings affecting heirs and corporate interests tied to the Disney name.
Household tips for safer kitchens and home care
The article lists home safety tips and quick fixes. It covers preventing kitchen accidents like falls burns and explosions, speeding cream whipping with lemon juice, organizing candy prep, restoring suede shoes with polish, making light meat pie crust from half flour and half mashed potatoes, and methods to hang curtains evenly with a rod. It also gives stain removal advice for fruit stains and chocolate or tea with cold water, coffee with boiling water and borax.
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J. W. Parker
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Frank Reade
Frank Reade Jr
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Virginia Vale
Adeleine Carroll
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Doan
Aris
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