Ride Along a Freight and Passenger Run With the Locomotive Crew
In a vivid reminiscence, J. H. Kinsella details a night aboard No. 11 from the yard to Omaha. Engineer M. J. Demmer and fireman Dockery navigate signals, green lights, and a 60 mph chase across city and country, reflecting on long hours, trust in dispatchers, and the dangers of storms and cyclones.
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LEAR
Vibrant
No. 11
Omaha
Union Station
Dockery
M. J. Demmer
Demmer
Deckers
St. Charles
Sam
Dock
Deromer
Demmier
Tyro
Greman
Green Star
J. H. Kinsella
St Louis
Digging Their Own Graves Nine Out Of Ten Claim Teeth
The British broadcast a dictator’s claim that nine of ten people are metaphorically digging their graves with their teeth while criticizing those who constantly complain. The piece notes the general pessimism and targets critics who chew the rag or overminate.
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Kansas City Journal
Practical Patriotism and Beans Grow Under Flags
A New York World item quotes Dan Beard urging Boy Scouts to plant beans at the base of every flag. The symbolism links patriotism with growth as beans climb toward light, illustrating practical patriotism through simple acts.
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Dan Beard
Boy Scouta
New York World
Bearlike Patience Noted in Quiet Visitor
Fragmentary notes describe a patient described as gentle and bear like. observers use phrases like very nice and patient. Text appears from a casual report or transcription with unclear context and garbled segments.
Belivian Auto Holdings Spark Interest in Bolivia
In Bolivia, Belivia reportedly operates 153 autos across the Andean heights and Bolivian valleys, a figure mirroring a sizable fleet in the South American market. The country, noted for its varied terrain, lacks nationwide hotel infrastructure for tour expansion.
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Belivia
Bolivia
South America
Switzerland
Jata
Young Lane An Aviator
Franklin K Lane son of the secretary of the interior joins the aviation division of the armed forces and is pictured in his flying costume.
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Young Lane
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Armed Service of the Nation
Aviation Division
Pleader Seeks Daughter’s Hand From Rich Manufacturer
In a luxurious room a young Pleader pleads for Ethelinda’s hand from a wealthy Manufacturer. The lover fears his lack of wealth may doom the match as the old man questions his ability to support her. The Pleader asserts he is not rich but not doing badly. The scene ends with doubt and defiance.
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Poorleish
Ethelinda
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Aisne
San Juan
Porto Rios
United States
San Salvador
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