
DG 'Rusty' Alderson,
TOAST President
Mostly 1830 -1930
Rusty's
All American
Stories
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Not an official Metra Site
Gilded Age & Train Historian
Train Railfan
Historical Characters, Lincoln Family,
Frontier Arizona, Early Railroads

TOAST email: GAstorybook@gmail.com
Emily,
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You were most kind to listen to my stories. Thank you.
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In addition. I noticed you even stayed after the museum closed!
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I wish all the best as your find your passions.
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You indicated an interest in a few more stories.
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The 5 stories cover Historical Characters, Lincoln Family, Early Railroads, Frontier Arizona, Places & Events.
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I'll post #6 to #10 on April 8. After listening/reading #10, email that you wish to continue and/or listen.
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Rusty
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P.S. Highly recommended:
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
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He painted the Masters in the Louvre, but failed to sell his painting in America, thus having to turn to Plan B; his invention changed communication. .
2. The new railroad would put its future on the line when it accepted an dare to race a horse.
3. Louise's father told George, an immigrant, he wasn't good enough for his daughter.
George set out to prove him wrong.
4. What was so valuable 1000 years ago that led cacao traders from Central America to trade with
Native Americans in the Four Corners Region (AZ, UT, CO, NM).
5. The father’s assassination helped to create a company his son would become CEO some 30 years
later at the age of 56 and would serve as CEO & Chairman of the Board for 25 years before retiring
at age 79.