Overland Mail Story Marks a Communications Era
The piece traces the overland mail from its dawn to the telegraph triumph. It highlights 1846 beginnings, Butterfield and central routes, Pony Express legends, and key figures like Holladay and the Central Overland California and Plios routes, ending with the completion of transcontinental lines and the Golden Spike milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
New York
San Francisco
Overland Mall
Leroy R. Hafey
State Historical Society of Coloradio
Overland Mail
Arthur H Clark Company
Cleveland
West
Trans Mississippi West
Fiet Mall
St. Louis
Atlantic
Pacific
Congress
Great Britain
Polk
Rocky Mountains
Oregon
Pki
Charleston
Chagras
Panama
Altuvia
Ore
Toyle
Sequiettion
California
Esse
Ban Prandorn
Olor
Muegenes
Buttefield
Colorado
William Ht Hussetl
Russell
Mirone
Waddell
Plains
Leavenworth and Pilos Peale Txpress
Central
Ich Rocks Mountain
Pony Express
Tra Xervice
Butterfield
Stige Hines Ir
Puebie
Tite -San Francisco
St. Joseph
Gilusy
Plonvers
Hufey
Herve
Uslit
General Fineas
Jase
Toho
Hafey
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
Ben Holladay
Overland
Mga
Holiuis
Dimeett
Bia
de Post
Mark. Tywin
Masia
Jack
Israel
Promontey Polot
Uighty
When Food Sours and Indigestion Aids
Lot of readers misdiagnose indigestion when acid condition causes distress. Phillips Milk of Magnesia offers rapid relief by neutralizing stomach acid, preventing sourness and gas after meals and providing lasting comfort compared with soda. Try it after a hearty or rich meal.
World League Convention to Discuss Man’s Rights in Vienna
A society calling itself the World League for the Rights of Man plans a Vienna convention next year to debate reforms. Proposals include alimony for divorced wives within three years, restoration of maiden names, mandatory blood tests and anthropological exams, and adjustments to parental duties and rights for illegitimate children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World League For the Rights of Man
Vienna
Austen
Butter Production Drops in 1928 Despite Gains in Cream
The United States produced 29 million pounds less butter in 1928 than 1927, a decline led by weaker butter output though cream and evaporated milk rose. The dairy sector still ranks 1928 as the second high production year on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
United States
Four Royal Flushes In One Card Game Hypothetical
Florida players reported four perfect hands on a single deal in bridge. The slim note calls bridge an effete game while imagining if four royal flushes occurred in poker, the sole survivor would reveal the details at an inquest.
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Florida
Arkansas
Gulf Stream Warmth Extends Far Into Ocean Waters
The Gulf Stream runs several degrees warmer than surrounding seas. Water there has a high heat capacity. It carries accumulated heat from the tropical sun for long distances and releases it gradually to the air, warming adjacent regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Stream
Oceans
Earth
Light Planes in Demand in England
Demand for light airplanes across England exceeds manufacturers capacity. London traffic authorities say the solution to crowded roads lies in high airplanes, asserting air transport will ease ground congestion and improve mobility.
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England
London
One for Accessories Sparks Wit About Cars
Dialogue notes a man with two cars and jokes about his mate mourning a widower. The remarks touch on aging, pride, and the urge to claim undeserved praise, reflecting colloquial banter and social humor.
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Robert G. Porter
Duchene
Utah
L. A. Hollenbeck
Cuchesne
James Dalgleish
Watchmaker
The
Pacife
San Prieto
Kit Carson
Oregon Trail
John Butterfield
St Tonia
Fort Smith
Art HE Paso
Texas
Tucson
Ariz
Port Yuma
Los Angeles
Marey
Saint Louia
Stige
Butterfill
Tme
St In
Lucbanan
Elvitiziilon
Concord
Atlows
PONY
Lincoln
Ben HI Ee
Overland Cll Adi
Pars of
Magnesia
Hanford