Wild motorist danger drives veteran railman tale
Brant Prawl, longtime Union Pacific engineer, recalls near misses with motorists at railroad crossings. He describes incidents where cars stalled or failed to stop as trains approached, the hazards of early motoring, and how better signals, double tracks, and stricter rules have reduced risk. Prawl plans retirement after 45 years of service, with 34 years on engines and close to 20 on passenger trains.
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Omaha World Herald
Bambury
Wnd
Nebraska Plain
Ralimad Crossing
Frank L. Praw
Lwogis
Prawi
Union Pacific
Prawl
Bia
Schuyler
Encine
Wale
Mae Schuyler
Counta Prowl
Fia
Leyte
Firal
Ute Bebraski
Omaha
Frank Praw
Depo
North Band
Ames
Oregon & Short Hine
Iku Harrimon
Vanker
Praw
Latch
Wild California Ranch Gift Keepsake Tale Excerpt
An extended, fragmented reminiscence recounts a grand California Arabian horse ranch gift to the State University Department of Animal Husbandry. The Kelloggs donate deeds and $600, praising the ranch about 40 miles from Los Angeles. The text surveys tax implications and regional pride with scattered names.
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Guing
Kalas
Uvhalt
Caknornht
America
Los Angeles
State University
Lnem
Keellugg
Battle Creek
Gallfornia
Rome
Bach
Americans and Arabian horses blend in a wary critique
A long fragmentary page mixes social criticism with agricultural notes and cultural sketches. It contrasts American traits with Arabian stereotypes, cites farmers facing postwar hardships, and muses on technology and modern life alongside church notices and local business changes. The tone is dated, opinionated, and catalog-like, mixing speculative social commentary with community notices.
Notice of First Meeting for Richart H Gulden Bankrupt
Notice to creditors of Richart H Gulden of Sidney Iowa that on June 14 1932 the debtor was adjudicated bankrupt. First meeting of creditors will be held at my Council Bluffs Iowa office at 10:30 a.m. to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and discuss asset sale. The bankrupt must be present with his accounts and estate instruments.
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Richart H Calden
Rehard Hy Gaiden
Sidney
Thy County
Wotien
Richard Hf. Gulden
Council Ritts
Iowa
Wilmothoks
D. E. Stuart
Bankrupstey
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Greedy bankruptcy
Notice is given that Carl J. Greedy of Sidney Fremont County Iowa is bankrupt Case No 641 The first meeting of creditors is set for June 17 at 1 oclock p m in the Court Room Federal Building Cresion laws Citizens may attend prove claims appoint a committee examine the bankrupt and transact other businessRelated text from Chariton dispatch mentions American people Mont Blanc and Kyrildelbaugh in error
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Carl J. Greedy
Sidney
Iowa
Fremont
Bankrup
Federal Huilding
Cresion
Laws
Jung
Bramlec
Chariton
Mont Blanc
Kyrldelbaugh
Mayle
Hensi Ghariton
Corner Hire and Local Notices in Hamburg Area
Fragmented local classified items include hatchery notice, election appreciation, lost purse, trespass warning, lodging and rental ads, produce and fruit offers, and a miscellaneous psychological note. Names include John T. Redenbaugh Levy L. Hiatt Mrs. Rt Bennett and Drs Warmmaker Wanamaker.
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Hamburg
Cera
Mondey
John T. Redenbaugh
Hamburg area shop ads for blades and tools
Local notice lists safety razor blades sharpened and new blades for sale. Offers eight modern machines for “Tears ter Sale” and a team of work horses priced at 3d per plate or 4d for doubles. Weights around 1600 pounds. ages 8 and 9. Mail or bring blades to Clem Gude in Hamburg Ia. C W Halstead also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Gude
Hamburg
C. W. Halstead
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Les Rogers
Europe
Tile
Unite States
United States
United
Bern
Agricuure
Pasa
Wericullure
Thorn
Coutry
Mace
Aixcard
Jils Electric
Hhm
Parmera Seck Udeas
France
Iim
Amsterdam
Spain
Spetial Muale
Chidren
Dalmation Bible School
Pinar
The
Indies
Mactin Motor Company
Halburg
Fremont County
Yeblow
Harold 8. Martin
Martin Motor Company
Sald Company
Belinr
Jameeu
Harold A Martin
Motor Company
Tin Bung Motor Gumyrny
Beth Freter
Amd
Gerald Hambury Molne Company
James Esden
Harold S. Martin
Africa
District Court of
District Court of the United Shates
Southern District of
Towa
Mylston
Ford
Lawrence Story
Hamburg Motor
Gimore
el Offine
Missouri’ River
Bar Pasture
Payne, Va
Mlm
Payne
UBL
Wamwunakor
Roy Hatten
Mafles
Rock Port
Rt. Bennett
Drs. Warmmaker & Wanamaker
Vicinity
Hey
Levy L. Hiatt
County
Teagre
Richmond
Prine
O. C. Lortoier
Hamsburg
Ea Shney
Bee Mansfield
Bam Ig
Hemberg
Lowa
Association
OxiGrarst
A Te
Otoe Food Products Co
Loyal Shatinon
Mgr
HTT
Wisconsin
Red & White
Louie Carroll
J. Friedman
Great Northern
Iowa State Bank
Hamburg, Iowa
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