Plague of odd rail delays across the world
A collector of curious rail incidents recounts episodes from India to London and the United States. Caterpillars slowed a train in India. London tubes crawled as leaves and debris clogged the water supply screen. dry thistles halted a Kansas line. a Bulgarian derailment was blamed on a sack of rose petals.
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Saya
London
India
Londonera
Thames
Lota Road
Oakley
Kan
Rawhide Rail: Early Washington Line Built From Scraps
In 1868 Dr. D. B. Baker built a 32 mile interior Washington railroad from Walla Walla to Wallola to move wheat to the Columbia. Rails were wooden with strap Iron, sometimes loose and eaten by wolves, earning the nickname Rawhide Railroad. A seven and a half ton engine pulled flat cars and a collie guarded the cowcatcher. The line, called the Rawhide railroad, was sold to the Oregon Steam Navigation Co and used as a money maker.
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Baker
Walla Walla
Wallola
Washington
Columbia River
Jestera
Petrons
Oregon Steam Navigation Company
Evergreen State
Leo A. Borak
National Geographic
Testing new woolens for color fastness before washing
To test color fastness, dampen a small inconspicuous part in lukewarm water for five minutes. For washing use rich lukewarm or cool suds with mild neutral soap flakes. Do not soak colored woolens or leave them rolled up when wet. Rinse in lukewarm or cool water and air dry.
Local Classified Ad Readout
One cent sale notice for Rainbow gladialua mic ture with bloom guaranteed. Adil Whe per hundred fur pentane. Albee Faims Veniche Flohida.
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Albee Faims
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