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L8r
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THE NARROW GAUGE
From J. G. Dow, who came in from Howard's canyon last Friday, we learn that the iron for the North Pacific Coast Narrow Gauge Railroad is laid within four miles of Russian River, seventeen miles from Tomales.
The first passenger train was to run to Howard's Station and Summit [Occidental], 15 miles from Tomales, last Monday. The road is nearly graded through Howard's canyon, and down the river to Moscow, a new town laid off opposite the mouth of Austin creek. This road passes within four miles of Guerneville, and Moscow is six miles southwest of Guerneville. The railroad company have recently contracted with Mr. Duncan, of Duncan's Mill, to carry his lumber over this road to San Francisco. This will result in the removal of his mill from the mouth of the river to Austin creek, and the building of a bridge by the Company across Russian River. The Company are about contracting for the building of their bridge to enable them to lay their track into Duncan's proposed mill yard. Mr. Dow has been running the stage from Russian River to Tomales for the past four months, but the railroad being now completed the stage will be drawn off. He will probably remain there for sometime engaged in other business.
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TLOC
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Today is Saturday, October 17, 2026
The History of Today
1777 - American troops defeated British forces in Saratoga, NY. It was the turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
1888 - The first issue of "National Geographic Magazine" was released at newsstands.
1967 - The musical "Hair" premiered at New York's Public Theatre. The show ran for 1,758 performances.
1994 - Israel and Jordan initialed a draft peace treaty.
2000 - Patrick Roy (Colorado Avalanche) achieved his 448th victory as a goalie in the NHL. Roy passed Terry Sawchuck to become the record holder for career victories.
The History of Today
1777 - American troops defeated British forces in Saratoga, NY. It was the turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
1888 - The first issue of "National Geographic Magazine" was released at newsstands.
1967 - The musical "Hair" premiered at New York's Public Theatre. The show ran for 1,758 performances.
1994 - Israel and Jordan initialed a draft peace treaty.
2000 - Patrick Roy (Colorado Avalanche) achieved his 448th victory as a goalie in the NHL. Roy passed Terry Sawchuck to become the record holder for career victories.
ctclibby
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Mike: Ya sure this is not AI? In 1920 the K/W 1st letter radio designators split West ( K ), East ( W ) at Texas / New Mexico border. That line was moved ~1929 to the Mississippi River.
L8r
TLOC
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Today is Sunday, October 18, 2026
The History of Today
1867 - The U.S. took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. The land was purchased of a total of $7 million dollars (2 cents per acre).
1943 - The first broadcast of "Perry Mason" was presented on CBS Radio. The show went to TV in 1957.
1950 - Connie Mack announced that he was going to retire after 50 seasons as the manager of the Philadelphia Athletics.
1967 - "How I Won the War," starring John Lennon, premiered in London.
1971 - After 34 years the final issue of "Look" magazine was published.
1977 - Reggie Jackson tied Babe Ruth's record for hitting three homeruns in a single World Series game. Jackson was only the second player to achieve this.
The History of Today
1867 - The U.S. took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. The land was purchased of a total of $7 million dollars (2 cents per acre).
1943 - The first broadcast of "Perry Mason" was presented on CBS Radio. The show went to TV in 1957.
1950 - Connie Mack announced that he was going to retire after 50 seasons as the manager of the Philadelphia Athletics.
1967 - "How I Won the War," starring John Lennon, premiered in London.
1971 - After 34 years the final issue of "Look" magazine was published.
1977 - Reggie Jackson tied Babe Ruth's record for hitting three homeruns in a single World Series game. Jackson was only the second player to achieve this.
Kusojiji
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I finally figured out what you were saying. So it should have been WDKA.
TLOC
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Today is Monday, October 19, 2026
The History of Today
1765 - In the U.S., The Stamp Act Congress met and drew up a declaration of rights and liberties.
1812 - Napoleon's French forces began their retreat out of Russia after a month of chasing the retreating Russian army.
1951 - U.S. President Truman singed an act officially ending the state of war with Germany.
1977 - The Concorde made its first landing in New York City.
1997 - On stage at the Grand Ole Opry, Vince Gill honored John Denver. Gill played "Take Me Home, Country Roads."
The History of Today
1765 - In the U.S., The Stamp Act Congress met and drew up a declaration of rights and liberties.
1812 - Napoleon's French forces began their retreat out of Russia after a month of chasing the retreating Russian army.
1951 - U.S. President Truman singed an act officially ending the state of war with Germany.
1977 - The Concorde made its first landing in New York City.
1997 - On stage at the Grand Ole Opry, Vince Gill honored John Denver. Gill played "Take Me Home, Country Roads."
ctclibby
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Hmmm, WDKA is in Paducah, KY. Apparently the original post is correct. KDKA was assigned in 1920 and still licensed to KDKA radio/tv; FCC at that time did sequential assignments even though the K/W ( W/E ) split was supposed to be in force. Go Figure.
L8r
(For Northwestern Pacific RR Fans)
1876 October 19
Russian River Flag, Volume VIII, Number 50THE NARROW GAUGE
From J. G. Dow, who came in from Howard's canyon last Friday, we learn that the iron for the North Pacific Coast Narrow Gauge Railroad is laid within four miles of Russian River, seventeen miles from Tomales.
The first passenger train was to run to Howard's Station and Summit [Occidental], 15 miles from Tomales, last Monday. The road is nearly graded through Howard's canyon, and down the river to Moscow, a new town laid off opposite the mouth of Austin creek. This road passes within four miles of Guerneville, and Moscow is six miles southwest of Guerneville. The railroad company have recently contracted with Mr. Duncan, of Duncan's Mill, to carry his lumber over this road to San Francisco. This will result in the removal of his mill from the mouth of the river to Austin creek, and the building of a bridge by the Company across Russian River. The Company are about contracting for the building of their bridge to enable them to lay their track into Duncan's proposed mill yard. Mr. Dow has been running the stage from Russian River to Tomales for the past four months, but the railroad being now completed the stage will be drawn off. He will probably remain there for sometime engaged in other business.
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