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Title
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Souvenir from I.C. Bridge, Fonda, Iowa, Illinois Central Bridge, Cedar Creek
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Description
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A souvenir postcard with a real photo inset looking at a train crossing a steel truss bridge located at Cedar Creek. Recto says: I sent you a letter by fast express, It reached you quickly, I know Your answer was sent by freight, I guess,It comes so exceedingly slow..1912 postmark. Made in St. Paul.
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Date Created
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1912
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PID
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grinnell:15962
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Title
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Train wreck, September 22, 1912, Dows, Iowa, Rock Island Railroad
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Description
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Looking southwest at a train collision in front of the Dows Depot. A gravel train and stock train collided on September 22, 1912 and 42 head of cattle and 30 head of sheep were killed. The train crew was not hurt. Dows, Iowa (originally named Otisville) was established in 1880 and named for a railroad contractor. 1912 postmark.
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Date Created
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1912
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PID
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grinnell:16153