Burlington readies salute for flawless safety record
Edward Flynn presents thanks to 24,196 C B&Q employees for eleven years without a passenger death as the Interstate Commerce Commission notes the line had the fewest train accidents per million locomotive miles in 1937 among major railroads. Over 1928–1937 the system carried 96,618,121 passengers over 5,201,904,457 miles with no fatalities.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Edward Flynn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Burlington
United States
I. C. GC
Rail safety record highlights strong practice and low accidents
The report notes damage to railroad property over 150 dollars and wreck clearance costs, yet asserts rail travel remains the safest transportation, with 2.74 train accidents per million locomotive miles for Burlington among 135 class one railroads over ten years. Mr. Plynn attributes the low rate to sound operating practices, employee diligence and good equipment.
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Burlington
Stolen 1937 Plymouth Found At Hanover Post Office
A 1937 Plymouth was observed parked in front of the Hanover post office from Monday morning to Thursday afternoon. Sheriff Hutchison was alerted after the car, stolen Sunday from Ralph Berendes in Madison Wisconsin, was recovered with valuables intact and fuel remaining. Berendes retrieved the car Friday and doubts remain about catching the thief.
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Hanover
Tractor deals and vintage gear offered by Sears window
A general purpose John Deere tractor with three row cultivator and power lift priced at 425 plus a MacGormickDeering W15 30 in top mechanical condition for 475. Sears Roebuck ad encourages quick viewing and notes the store’s trading in quality.
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MacGormick-Deering
Wa Des As W bathing suits and bow knots decraled with bullies
A stream of dated quips and jokes comment on fashion, marriage, youth, and small town life. Observations touch on beachwear fabrics, barber pole styles, mischievous barbs about Sabula and Athens, and light social banter about weddings, work, and family roles. The piece blends humor with local references like Preston, Elk Creek, and Wheatland Gazette.
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Taday
Feil Babi
George Holy
Gui
Bowman E Company
Wereford
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Mer. Tale & Hetard
Jokerst
Sterling
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Hillsdale
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Thomson
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Clyde Grot
Morrison
Jake Kerkstra
Fulton
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Hauberg
Fifth Avenue
Moline
Carl Stamp
Robert Sargent
Lanark, Tl
I. C.C
U. S. Railroad
Jayne
Geneseo
Illinois
Bollen
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By Mueller
Way Servis
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International
L. B. Brandt Auto CO
Clinton
Towa
Harry Wilkes Chadwick, II
General Automotive
Cut Rate Auto Supply Co
Strand Theatre
Eldg
Clinton, Ia
Bear
General Auto CO
Earl Schott
Garaga
4Th Ave
Iowa
Robert J. Luecke
Freeport
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Leonard Stage
Thomson, Il
Call
Lanark
Clarence Bolhous
Notary Public
Shannon
P. O. Box
Francke & Switzer Thomson
Ill
Ruth Davis Thomson, II
American Weekly
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Deering Tractor
John Housenga
John Deere
Fulton, DI
Lanark Farmer’s Elevator
Lanark, W1
Guernsey
Henry Hebeler
Hayes
Emerson Mower
Russell Schaal
Trucks & McCormick
Deering Farm Machines
Lanar
Richard Vogel Fulton, Til
Jim Bull Union Grove
McCormick-Deering
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Sterling
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Argo-Fa
Mal. Carroll
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Bray
Tousley Bros
Rt. 1
Berkshire
John Ie ‘ Warren
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Oak Dale
Frank Johnson
Durand
H. Hughes
Lena
Howard Wainwright
Aberdeen — Angus
Fay Crump
Wade
Wade Guenther
Sabula
Sabula, Town
Charles BR. Engles
Rt. 3
Poland
Stuart Matthews
Brains
Chester White
Lewis Stengel
Werner Schultz
Erie
Minois
Athens
Greece
Chas
Lambert
Cling Wilt
Thomson, II
Stransky & Heinze
Savana
Nordhoff & Peek
Ralph Lamoreau
Uusley Bros
Thomson, Huizenga & Waite
Clarence Cooper
Halfiman
Peck
Edward Loechel
Chadwick
Jrun
Elmo Black
Chris Hanold
Preston
Elk Creek
Wheatland Gazette
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Annabelle-Ray Beauty
Sterling Theatre
W. A. Foster
Clintes
Mid-West
Winda
Clinton Billiard Parlor
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Blackhawk Hatchery
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