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"… the locomotive…hissed like a giant tea kettle before the signal was given that all was in readiness…” |
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" ... a good woman ... who would apply herself ... to the duties of a farmer's wife." |
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"… manacled and bleeding, he was conveyed in an open wagon to Milwaukee." |
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" … I was not among the last to reach the festive board … and disagree with … the editor …” |
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"Our son ... gave an indication
that the journey has left its impression on him."
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" … the shriek of the locomotive whistle was answered by a blast from a… steamer…” |
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" ... all those in the wagons were shouting 'The Eenjuns are coming!''' |
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" ... a most attractive young lady who waits upon the trade at 'Mother's' restaurant… " |
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"Hardly had they started to dance when the caller cried 'All belly up.' " |
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"… the chief was surrounded by many warriors … deaf ears to our arguments." |
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" … a device that has its merits … but what will be the future of the telegraph?" |
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" … the principal object of our visit was to see The Columbian Exposition ... " |
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" … tired of an indoor job I…. bought a team of horses and a grading outfit." |
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" ... they began climbing aboard the engine, clinging ... wherever they could take hold." |
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" ... the first to haul passenger and freight trains with electricity." |
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“… after what's happened to the stock market you may have to … keep me in food.” |
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" ... ours was the only railroad to exhibit a modern passenger coach... " |
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" ... encountered a stalled bus and picked up the driver and passengers." |
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" ... large crowds line up along the right of way..." to see the Hiawathas flash by..." |
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"Uncle Sam has seen fit to come through with the commission I applied for … “ |
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"... feel like I personally fought through the whole European campaign." |
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" ... you ... feel better now that the Olympian Hiawatha is on a 45-hour schedule." |
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"... Governor Green complimented the Railroad on its improved service... " |
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"Our slogan for 1950 -- 'Opening Our Second Century,' would answer his question" |
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