Milwaukee Road debuts airborne tower controlled yard system
The Milwaukee Road introduced the Air Line classification yard and first use of automatic switching and retarder speed control. A 25-track gravity routing with a tower panel automates car movement from 5 to 15 mph leaving retarders, tied to a two mile pneumatic tube and radio talk back system.
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Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Air Line
Lee T. Crowley
Chicago
John P. Kiley
Union Switch and Signal
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Pres. Riley
Milwaukee Terminal
America
Wedding ends long delayed Italian romance in Hazleton
In Wilkes-Barre and Hazelton, Antonio Perera and Sophia Tombasco Imbriac marry after a 40 year tale. Antonio left his first betrothal in 1910 and Sophia waited years before proposing herself. The ceremony at Christian Assembly Church marks a final chapter in a saga of neighborly lives and old country roots.
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Hazleton
Antonio Perera
Sophia Tombasco Imbriac
Christian Assembly
Wilkes-Barre
Antonio
Sophia
Italy
Hazelton
Aunt Het Warns About Trust In Love and Marriage
AUNT HET cautions that after marriage a man cannot be trusted too far, and before marriage not too near, reflecting old time advice on caution in romantic relationships.
Good Taste in Dining Serves Pickles with Sand Wiches
A note on table etiquette suggests picking up pickles with fingers when sand wiches are served, but using a fork for meals that include meat at the table.
Eight UW Alumni Reunions Highlight Commencement Week
Eight University of Wisconsin alumni classes from 1902 to 1947 hold weekend reunions with 30 events around the May commencement. Highlights include Honors Convocation for 538 scholars, a twilight concert with band alumni, a president’s reception, and Friday commencement at the Fieldhouse followed by a luncheon and golf tournament. The 1902 class marks its 50 year Golden Jubilee with induction into the Wisconsin Half Century Club.
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Madison
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University of Wisconsin
High Point
Wisconsin Union Theater
University
Memorial Union Terrace
E. B. Fred
Memorial Union Great Hall
Wisconsin Fieldhouse
Blackhawk Country Club
Wisconsin Half Century Club
Great Hall of the Union
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Wauwatosa
Main Street
Earth
North
Als Mee
Peterson
Adv
Stour Provost
England
Lality
Jordans
Main ST
Ralph H. Young
Young
Young Jewelers
Main St. la Crosse, Wis
Tribune
Camp Mccoy
Memorial Field
la Crosse Zoo
Myrick Park Zoo
The
la Crosse
E. R. Barron Company
Newburg’s Men’s Wear
LA Crosse Breweries, Inc
G. Heileman Brewing Company
Laundry Owners and Dry Cleaners Association OF
WM. Doerflinger Company
Northern States Power Company
John L. Hofweber
Nash Cars
J. C. Penney Company
Erickson Sunbeam Bread
Voigt Packard Company
Dolly Madison Dairies
Gantert Furniture Company
Seven UP Bottling Company
Standard Oil Company
W. A. Roosevelt Company
Bodega Lunch Club
Hoeschler & Rivoli Pharmacies
Verly Coal Company
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