Thursday, October 04, 2007

More Word and Phrase Origins

From: Leonardcln@aol.com

More Railroad Word and Phrase Origins:

"picking up the slack"

"tell-tale sign"

"full head of steam"

"the real McCoy"

Cost of ticket

From: "Raymond James Crystal Lake" Judy.Kammer@Raymondjames.com

My daughter has a school project on the Transcontinental Railroad and needs to know what the cost of ticket was.

—Judy Kammer, Crystal Lake, IL

19th century Central Pacific Railroad Chinese Camp Pottery

From: abbjo

I have a question about 19th century Central Pacific Railroad Chinese Camp Pottery. I have 4 pieces of pottery that have been in my family for years. Looking on your web site I have seen pictures that closely resemble 3 out of the 4 that I have. Is there someplace I can find out more information on these? Maybe what each was used for, and possibly a value?