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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1921
Page
10
The narrator recalls a tense chase by train through Banta yards toward the old Y, hoping to outrun a pursuing special. Kirgan slows for a switch while Norcross orders decisive actions to shield the coach, as the night sky and perilous curves frame a dangerous escape plan.
In a tense scene on the mine spur, Howie’s rail pursuit escalates. Mrs Sheila pleads to join the escape, urging the boss to allow her to go. Major supports her, forcing a risky plan to split a train and shield the convoys with a day-coach pulled into position. Mr Norcross orders a fast break for it and orchestrates the maneuver.
In a lonesome valley a derailed passenger train becomes a death trap as a switch attempt could have saved lives but failed. Boss Collingwood leads seven men in a brutal rescue, pulling the buried survivor from the burning wreck while fire rages and a missing engine, Hogan, is found after the catastrophe.
A fragment describes Collingwood dying with his head in Mrs Shella's lap while the boss lay near death. He rises, works, and they move wreckage to the other leg of the "Y" toward Portal City. The narrative appears to continue.
A frigid damp day hurts diamond sellers as weather moods affect stones. Murky conditions spoil their appearance, while a harsh day can make even flawless gems seem imperfect to buyers and dealers.
The text reflects on effort beyond intention, arguing that pursuing bold deeds leaves a guiding example even when outcomes falter. It contends hardship births reform, and that opposition signals progress rather than final defeat, urging perseverance to finish the pioneering task.
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