Monsoon of Schemes on the Pioneer Short Line
Graham Norcross rail manager and secretary Jimmie da observe a calilar train holdup at Sand Creek. Chadwick is rescued after Benedict Dodds uncovers complicity by Rufus Hatch and Natave Henckel. Norcross may take the Pioneer post, while the Red Tower faces counteraction from Dodds and Kirgan pursuing clues to Norcross disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Norcross
Jimmie da
Sand Creek
Sheila Macrae
Calilar
Norcross
John Chadwick
Dodds
Chadwick
Breckenridge Dunton
Portal City
Rufus Hatch
Natave Henckel
Portal Ae
Mw Chadwick
Pioneer
Hatch and Henckel
Red Tower Corporation
Citizens’ Storage and Warehouse Company
Sheila
Hatch
Henckel
Kirgan
Jimmie
van Britt
Major
Mr. Chadwick
Dunton
Gorber
Gorcher
Banta
Billy
Arroyo
Portal
Gdicher
Mr. Norcross
Rail break and secret rendezvous at the saw mill camp
Jim and Kirgan repair a broken rail connection at the Y siding and discover fresh spike holes proving a plan to wreck the mail. They confront the boss in the commissary, learn of a new general manager, and hurry to Portal City to confront Dismuke and await a report from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorber
Kirgan
Cantrell
Mr. Norcross
Billy Gorber
Jimmie
Matt
Gorcher
Matt Kirgan
C B Q Time Table West 1 Chicago Denver Limited
Train schedule lists West 1 Chicago Denver limited times and related services with Burl Ottumwa local and Des Moines Peoria local connectors. All trains run daily except Nos 17 179 8 and 178 which do not run on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Chicago-Denver Limited
Chicago-McCook Limited
Burl
Ottumwa
Peoria
Denver
Sigh for the Good Old Days in Jud Tunkins' view
Satirical remark by Jud Tunkins recalling a time when ordinary people were not expected to give speeches except on birthdays or upon election. The comment reflects nostalgia for stricter social norms and less public speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Tunkins
Joyous Family Reunion After gas and stomach relief
A family recounts relief from gas, indigestion, and liver trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The sister's dose led to recovery for all, with a reunion celebrating improved health. Advertisement claims one dose convinces and money returned. sold by Jericho & Easton and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Jericho & Easton
Actions Speak Louder
Dialogue from American Legion Weekly recounts a late night remark about a wife and a planned dental extraction. The sparsely quoted exchange features a man recalling his partner’s quiet reply and his own colorfully blunt plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Mike
American Legion Weekly
Foley Kidney Pills Backache Relief Ad Claim
Miss Lola Leonee Francis of Troy Texas reports Foley Kidney Pills relieved her mother's backache. The ad claims they banish rheumatic pains, lame back, swollen muscles, joints, and general tiredness. Jericho Easton druggists advertise the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lola Leonee Francis
Troy
Tex
Jericho & Easton
Constipation Relief Ad from Jericho & Easton Druggists
An advertisement from Jericho and Easton druggists promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets for chronic constipation. The testimonial from a patient notes improved regularity and “natural shape” with the product, claiming it suits even heavy people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apne W
Coats of Arms and Advice on Illness in One Page
A brief essay discusses medieval coats of arms and their persistence among descendants. It includes a physician's quip on catching cold and a promotion for Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The text also notes daily bowel movement as a general health reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Not Once but Many Times Explains Love
A reflective quote from Life magazine on love, noting that neither person understands it until the other explains it, emphasizing mutual discovery through shared explanation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lynde
Chas
Scribner's Bons
Graham
Dismuke
Mfr
Cross
New York
Bullard
Coats of
Mr. and
Mrs
F. E. Butler
Court Street
Christian Science
Ezra W.palmer
C.S.B
Denver, Cole
Mistey Library
Mother Mr. Palmer “Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Tribune Printing Company
Fairfield
Fairfield, Iowa
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