Passengers Advice and Personal Notices From 19th Century Rail
Vignettes on railway etiquette urge travelers to guard hats, keep seats clear, show tickets, and avoid politics near passengers. The column also recalls Emily Merriman and Pere Hyacinthe as a tale of travel, marriage, and faith changes. Included are arithmetic puzzles about earning interest with varied percentages and days.
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Hyacinthe
Chicago Tribune
Emily J. Merriman
Pere Hyacinthe
London
Brooklyn
Xsband
Merriman
Hnisband
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