Chicago 1933 World Fair explores transport history in Dome
Visitors at the Century of Progress in Chicago view the Travel and Transport Dome and mile strip along Lake Michigan. The Railroad Dome features a 125 by 200 foot structure suspended roof and expansion joints. Exhibits trace transport from logs and ox teams to steam locomotives and modern autos and aircraft.
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Lake Michigan
Chicago
Railroad Dome
Washington Capitol
St Peter's
Rome
Séee Stephenson
General Motors Company
Plunger the Fish Hawk Seeks Big River Breakfast
In a Thornton Burgess tale Plunger the Fish Hawk flies the Big River for a big breakfast while Mrs. Plunger tends three eggs in the Green Forest. Plunger’s patience is tested as he spots a fat emplaced fish but struggles to strike.
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Plunger
Mrs. Plunger
Mra. Plonger
TASTY SANDWICH RECIPES FOR ACTIVE DAYS
A 1932 Wenters Newspaper Digest offers lamb mint and mutton sandwich variations for picnics and sports outings. Recipes include Lamb Sandwich, Elite Sandwich, Lamb and Pepper, and Mutton Sandwich with relish, mayonnaise, or jelly fillings.
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Danton
Castoria for Colicky Babies A Safe Gentle Aid
Advice on preventing stomach and bowel gas in infants by keeping the intestinal tract open. Promotes Castoria as a gentle, vegetable preparation free from harsh drugs, suited for babies and children with digestive upsets and colic.
Maine Central Thomaston Station Claims Oldest In U S
Historic Maine Central railroad station at Thomaston Maine is believed the oldest in the United States Built about a century and a half ago the building began as a dwelling and was once part of Montpelier the estate of General Henry Knox secretary of war and secretary of the navy in the first Washington cabinet
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Maine Central Railroad
Thomaston
Maine
United Sates
Montpelier
Knox
Cof
War
Bavy
George Washington
THIS BRIDGE By DOUGLAS MALLOCH
A reflective poem in which the speaker laments a perceived lack of skill at bridge while revealing personal insecurities and interests. He contrasts domestic life with political and social topics and admits feeling hopeless about intellectual prowess. The verse comments on human stubbornness and conflict.
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Douglas Malloch
WNU
Plunger Waits Silently Over Hidden Fish
A cartoonish fisherman named Plunger circles above a fish he hides near, waiting to strike. He swings in slow, repeating arcs high in the air, watching the spot intently for the moment to dive. The passage focuses on a tense, playful moment of anticipation.
Patience Pays as Plunger Dives for Giant Fish
The narrative follows Plunger the diver who resists giving up despite temptation to flee. After long patience the big fish nears the surface and plunges, causing a massive splash. Plunger strikes with precision, catching the fish in his claws and ending with a shower of spray as the struggle ends.
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T. W
Burseas
WNU Service
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain
Advertorial style copy touts St Jacobs Oil as fast relief for rheumatic pains backache neuritis neuralgia and inflammation. Claims soothing healing action that draws out inflammation without burning or blistering. Encourages readers to get a small bottle from their druggist.
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St. Jacobs
Fragmented Miami era reflections on life and aspiration
The excerpt presents fragmented musings on existence and happiness. It contrasts life saving roles with small beginnings and notes themes of pursuit, perception of infinity in finite things, and paths to prosperity through others' errors.
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Illy Mink
Joe Otter
Laughing Brook
Smiling Pool
Buster Bear
Buster
Green Forest
Bobby Coon
Laughing Brooks
Longiegs
Heron
Laughng Brook
Plugger
Sual
Girugago
Bell Syndicate
Elite
Kitty McKay
Nina Wilcox Putnam
Castoria
Hildren
Ieee Ie
By Douglas Malloch
Tas
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Miami
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