Locomotive Boiler Testing System Unveiled at B and O Shop
A new high pressure steam boiler installed at the Mount Clara shop of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Baltimore enables testing of locomotive boilers under steam pressure without moving engines. Previously engines had to be hauled outside the shop, fired up, and steamed to test, wasting time. The system places steam pipes around the face of the shop so engines on any track can be tested in place.
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Mount Clara
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimores
Shifting Ads and Odd Claims Fill Dec 1905 Page
A jumble of product pitches and public notices muddles a 1905 page. Quack cures for corn relief and complexion mix with toothpaste and tonics. Teasers tout brain sizes and beauty, while advice and religious snippets sit beside bills and notices.
General Merritt Hero of Civil War and Philippine Duty
General Wesley Merritt emerges from Civil War fame to command roles in the Philippines as a veteran cavalry officer. The profile covers his early life from Belleville and Brooklyn farm work to rapid military rise, notable actions at Gettysburg Cedar Creek Five Forks and the Lee surrender, and his West Point graduation in 1869 plus later commands in Missouri and St. Louis.
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Merritt
Philippines
Pacific
Sheridan
Tie
Jessa
Wesley Merritt
John Willie Merritt
New York
Nasaan Street
North Moore Street
Tan
Spruce Street
Brooklyn
Wesley
Belleville
The
Advocate
Lebanon
Democratic Organe
Lke
Oregon
Pacific Ocean
Shenandoah
Battle of
Five Forks
Lee
Gettysburg
Yellow Tavern
Howe's Shop
Winchester
Fisher's Hill
Appomattox
Fifth Cavalry
Department of the Missouri
Tort Leavenworth
Louis
Waa
Hoewaa
West Foint
Feennd Cavalry
Potomac
Cooks
Stoneman
Richmond
Nappahannock
Buford
Cedarville
Shenandoat Thia
Cedar Creek
Sheridan Merritt
Leo
Grant
Morritt
From boy to general Merritt the war hero recalled
A riveting sketch traces General Merritt from a boy learning to print to cadet and West Point graduate who served in the Civil War and Indian conflicts. It notes his rapid rise, heroism such as the Beverly Ford escape, and his later role as a decisive commander and judge- tempered leader.
Venetian Red Hair Color Boost from Sunshine
A 19th century note claims women's hair brightens in color and grows thicker due to light bonnets and sun exposure. It argues sun and air improve hair texture and tone, with Venetian beauties directing red locks to sun for the desired tint.
Hidden Cracks Threaten Embankment During Flood
A fragment warns that a tiny crack in an embankment can let water seep in during a flood. Although initially undetected, the small breach gradually erodes material, weakening the structure until the flood overtakes and causes ruin. The warning stresses vigilance against minor weaknesses appearing in storms.
Immigrant prospects and rail access lure settlers to Arontana valley
The Milk River Valley offers fertile land and ready ditching via co operatives between Hayre Chinook and Harlem with homestead plots priced at 1 to 4 per acre in labor and cash. Water rights remain, stock ranges border the valley, and Great Northern trains with strong markets promise rapid settlement opportunities. Moses Folsom immigration agent GN signals Utah prospects from Des Moines and Chicago offices.
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Arontana
Hayre
Chinook
Harlem Hoom
Great Northern Railway
Graea
Montana
Union
Moses Folsom
R’y
Walnut
Des Moines
Iowa
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Thea Ompira
Rusals
Ericis
Lucy Wallace
Marquette
Kans
Firth of Perth
Mra Winslow
Holland
Feligte
Cure Drugelsta
Aoisy
Sioam
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Yyase
Janos Quinny
Middle Street
Wastford
Conn
Reas Ais
PSG
Ture
Sapolio
John R. Dickey
Misowirin Pension Bickyord
Washington DC
Copa
Nies UK
Festim
Alamo, Ee
Denver
Euchagag Dourer
Cole
Mee
Lebai
Allport
Calamarco
W.N. U
Salt Lake
da Catareta
Werling
Phila
Parner
Blade
Laura Williams
Merritt Rocky Mountains
Major Thornburgh
Indlara
White River
Rawlings Station
Union Pacific
Ioro
Monitor
Meadford
Ontario
Petoh
Hidenxe
Canadian Mutual Life Association
W Lamea
Mr Patch
Williame
Willams
Bea
Jovernor Goneral Merritt
Isynie
Salem
Gov Blosedll
Congrens
West Point
Caton Merritt
Connecticut
Cerope
Caroline Warren
Cincinnath
St Paul
Merritta
America
Tretin
Bathla
Beverly Tordh
General Merritt
Mfth
A. Russell
Cheyenne
Rawlings
White River Indian Agency
Thornburgh
Indiana
Rocky
Sheridang
Hla
Farter
Christian Fudeaver Toptas
Ruth
Naomi
David
Jonathan
Hufrah
Cilaha
Philip
Nathaniel
Paul
Timothy
Phil
God
John
Rio Grande Western Railway
Utah
Thals
Wadleigi
Tisket Agonk
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