Road Of Thrills San Diego & Arizona Line Described For Travelers
Editor Howe touts the San Diego & Arizona line as scenic marvels from Yuma to the coast, noting 11 miles of thrill territory through Carrizo gorge with 17 tunnels, 900 foot canyons, and sheer granite walls. The 220 mile route, opened 1919, cost over eighteen million dollars and is jointly owned by J. D. and A. B. Spreckles and the Southern Pacific.
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Sardines Prompt Viva Chorus At Seaport Crowd
A quaint incident from a Basque seaport in Portugalish lore shows a crowd cheering a royal arrival. Shouts of Viva el Rey Viva la Reina and Viva Espana erupt before a sardine vender adds Sardinas vivas sardines provoking a roaring Viva from all.
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Forty Years or More Mr T past seventy in absent minded mood
A near seventy year old man, known as Mr T, wanders into his daughter’s office and questions a stranger he almost recognizes. The daughter, a progressive businesswoman, considers keeping him at home but endures his remarks. Her hesitation reveals her discomfort with his forgetful gaffes.
Rival Politicians Debate at Women Voters Meeting
Two rival politicians addressed a women voters gathering. One sought first place but his rival gained it, while the other sat in dignation. He later reclaimed the floor and declared every speaker should have a text, choosing to present his own text rather than a pretext.
Atmosphere talk turns comic plan into movie scheme
A suburban commuter suggests a husband create a studio like dressing room to film his wife as a movie queen or stage actress. The plan includes scenes, makeup critique, and a staged production with props and a private screening. Webster county has raised $50,000 for Hawkeye fairs.
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