Continental's New Record for Wabash Line
The Wabash Continental Limited set a new record between Decatur and St. Louis, reducing the previous best by two minutes. Engineer Braddock on No. 607 pushed 105 miles from Decatur to Granite City in 1 hour 41 minutes, with a 5 minute stop at Litchfield. actual running time 96 minutes averaging 65.4 mph overall. From Stanton to Carpenter 10.3 miles took 7 minutes at 87.42 mph, and 47 miles Bondy to Honey Bend in 40 minutes at 70.6 mph. The train included President Ramsey's private car. officials expect engines to hit 100 mph by summer.
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Decatur
Wabash “Continental Limited
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Granite City
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Eggt
Stanton
Carpenter
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Honey Bend
Ramsey
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St. Louis Republic
Deer and forest life amid Scottish lore and jokes
A fragmented relic discusses Scottish deer populations and stag killings, then shifts to a humorous text about medicines, weaving, and old domestic scenes. It mentions Cainlike hunting tales, farm labor, and a classroom style transcription, ending with a joke about popular drinks.
Otter and eel clash on the River Soar spectacle
An odd event on the River Soar England featured a young otter catching a large eel. The eel wound around the otter’s neck and the fight lasted several minutes as the otter struggled, biting the eel in two and freeing itself while the eel retaliated.
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Soar
England
Peruna Medicine Adapters Persuade Health
A customer testimonial touts Peruna Medicine as a cure for catarrh and lung ailments. The letter claims six bottles restored health and personal endorsements from men and women. The Peruna Medicine Company offers a free book upon request.
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Bona
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