Railroad Strike Escalates Amid Bribery Scandal
Norcross battles Hatch over railroad politics as eleven bribed officials loom. A wage-arbitration crowd pressures management while locals vote to strike, raising fears of a receivership and stock collapse. Ripley warns of a long legal fight as Collingwood's fate darkens.
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West End
Pine Vm
Ripley
Hatch
Supreme Court
Norcross
Collingwood
New York
Bullock
Fred May
Mr. Norcross
Fred
Bart Hoskins
Railroad Chief Faces Strike Crisis in Portal City
In Portal City a looming rail tie up triggers last minute maneuvers as G Norcross negotiates with unions while discovering a deadly plot. Mrs Sheila and the Major join the chief in a daring plan to intercept a murderous chase engine heading toward Hatch’s special at Timber Mountain Y.
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Hoskins
Portal City
Mr. Norcross
van Britt
Don Corrigan
Norcross
Kendrick
Collingwood
Bullard
Graham
Hatch
Howie
Rags
Per
Shore Line
Fred May
Perkins
Kirgan
Mr. van Britt
Lesterburg
Van
Mr. Chadwick
Donohue
Strathcona
Bauxite Junction
Night Run and Rescue on the Western Slope
The narrator recalls a dangerous night train chase near Banta as Kirgan speeds the day coach toward a siding. The boss Norcross arranges a risky plan to let a pursuing special pass, with the engine between chaser and chased. Mrs Sheila and the major endure the terrifying scene as uncoupling and quick actions unfold and danger looms.
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Norcross
Kirgan
Sheila
Mr. Norcross
Banta
Portal City
Barber's Prerogative in Equal Measure
A witty note on barbers and social power, highlighting the barber as the sole figure who can rebuke others openly without consequence. The comment frames barbering as a unique social authority with playful provocation.
The Kitchen Cabinet 2 Verse Tribute to Unsung Workers
A compact verse from 1920 urges readers to greet and cheer those who toil unseen. It highlights the burden of care and striving carried by workers advancing the world, urging a hearty welcome to lift their spirits.
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Earth
Waiting Brings Blessings, Not Swift Pursuit
A compact verse notes patience yields rewards at the door while rapid chasing fails to gain joy. The poem contrasts slow, steady effort with the hollowness of hasty pursuit, urging perseverance as the path to fulfillment.
Homespun Tips And Recipes From The Page
A collection of practical guidance on cooking and home care. Includes a Russian Cabbage Soup recipe with butter onions sour cream sauerkraut broth duck beef and sausages and a Scotch Stew using onions hamburger steak potatoes and seasonings. Also advice on closet organization cleaning gear and comfortable house dresses and shoes.
Same Old Thing Through Song Titles and Hints
The fragment hints at Jud Tunkins describing a man chasing desire and a contrast between music styles. It mentions bass and ukulele elements and a place or publication named Star in Washington. The readable bits suggest a humorous or satirical music column.
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Jud Tunkins
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Hosking
Dunton
Mr. Perkins
Norris
Donahue
G. Norcross
G. M
Red Tower
Jimmie
R. Hatch
Man
Slide Mountain
Antonio
Matt
Timber Mountain
Barber
Western Nowawaver Union
Stockholm
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