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A review of Leonard E Fisher's Tracks Across America, states "The author clearly shows how and why railroads came to be pivotal in our history and society."
He felt his life was empty; however, he eventually found his life's mission.
Be quiet! said Olive, I'm reading the Tribune.
"Be quiet!" said Olive, "I'm reading the Tribune"
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Dont think that just anyone can run for the US presidency.
Don't think that just anyone can run for the U.S. presidency.
A tall powerful steamy gush of water in air means a geyser is erupting.
A tall, powerful, steamy gush of water in air means a geyser is erupting.
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S E Hinton's The Outsiders is the story of three children trying to stay together after their parents' death.
S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders is the story of three children trying to stay together after their parents' death.
By age 28, Schweitzer had tried the following occupations pastor, musician, author, and professor.
By age 28, Schweitzer had tried the following occupations: pastor, musician, author, and professor.
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Throreau wrote the book Walden and the essay Civil Disobedience.
Throreau wrote the book Walden and the essay "Civil Disobedience."
They must also be natural born citizens of the United States.
They must also be natural-born citizens of the United States.
A mountain of black glass formed by lava a petrified forest and terraces of falling water are among the unusual features of the park.
A mountain of black glass formed by lava, a petrified forest, and terraces of falling water are among the unusual features of the park.
Tuesday, January 11, 2006
Tues. Jan. 11 2006
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In 1952 he was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize it was a fitting tribute to a man who had nobly served so many people who needed help.
In 1952 he was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize; it was a fitting tribute to a man who had nobly served so many people who needed help.
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How long does the program Sixty Minutes last? asked Jacob jokingly.
"How long does the program Sixty Minutes last?" asked Jacob jokingly.
One specimen grew thirty five feet in a year.
One specimen grew thirty-five feet in a year.
The war which took place in the 1960s and 1970s divided the American public.
The war, which took place in the 1960s and 1970s, divided the American public.
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Gov Ed Randall opposed Rep King's bill to build along Third St and Vine St.
Gov. Ed Randall opposed Rep. King's bill to build along Third St. and Vine St.
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The hospital became famous in fact, Schweitzer became known around the world.
The hospital became famous; in fact, Schweitzer became known around the world.
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Have you ever heard of the Inner Sanctum radio program?
Have you ever heard of the Inner Sanctum radio program?
Her mother-in-law is planning Marie's birthday party.
My mom who has never taken a long train ride is as excited as we are about the trip.
My mom, who has never taken a long train ride, is as excited as we are about the trip.
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Mrs Harding assigned us to read two O Henry's short stories.
Mrs. Harding assigned us to read two O. Henry's short stories.
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Schweitzer learned the appalling problems in Africa poverty war and diseases such as malaria, leprosy, and sleeping sickness.
Schweitzer learned the appalling problems in Africa: poverty; war; and diseases such as malaria, leprosy, and sleeping sickness.
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Look! exclaimed Mr. Donahue, My picture is in the Chicago Tribune.
"Look!" exclaimed Mr. Donahue, "My picture is in the Chicago Tribune."
Our neighbors I believe are coming to the party.
Our neighbors--I believe-- are coming to the party.
"I slept" he continued "on the upper bunk."
"I slept," he continued, "on the upper bunk."