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Nicks in the Boot Heels: How Pullman Porters pass on Information Regarding Travelers.
1894, Nicks in the Boot Heels: How Pullman Porters pass on Information Regarding Travelers., Edward Rosewater
The article reveals how the porters hide messages in the shoe heals of their customers to inform other porters of the personality of the customer. A…
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Men Who Make the Berths: Some of the Veteran Pullman Porters on the Union Pacific
1896, Men Who Make the Berths: Some of the Veteran Pullman Porters on the Union Pacific, Edward Rosewater
A note of appreciation to the longest serving Pullman Porters. Superintendent Richard made a report of the eight oldest porters. This article is a…
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How Would You Like to Be -- George has many duties.
1920, How Would You Like to Be -- George has many duties., Edward Rosewater
Article in the Omaha Sunday Bee exploring the many duties of the Pullman Porter. As a composite detective, doctor, trainman and valet the article…
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