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Pere Marquette Railroad Co. "Governor's Special" for the inauguration of President Roosevelt, menus, March 2-3, 1905
Date
1905-03-02
1905-03-03
Description
Note: Itinerary of the special train, "The Governor's Special," traveling from Detroit to Washington, D.C., March 2-3, 1905 via Pere Marquette Railroad, C. H. & D. Railway and B. & O. Railway, for the inauguration of President Roosevelt on March 4, 1905. Separate menus for dinner on March 2, and breakfast and lunch on March 3. Includes schedule of train stops, list of attractions and hotels in Washington, D.C., passenger list, and return trip schedule. Includes wine, beer and tobacco products lists Menu insert: Guest lists; Wine lists; Beer lists; Tobacco products lists Location: United States
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Memorial to President Ulysses S. Grant, menu, Saturday, August 8, 1885, Aborn House
Date
1885-08-08
Description
Note: Embossed portrait of President Grant on cover; menu bound with black ribbon. Quotes on page 2: "I can go in safety where millions have gone before;" "Let the Blue and Gray shake hands today;" "Let us have peace" (Grant's 1868 campaign slogan) Restaurant: Aborn House Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Unknown railroad company, Pullman buffet, menu and wine list
Date
1905-03-15
Description
Note: Cover includes lines from a Middle English carol: "Man, be merie, as brid on berie an al thi care let away." "F.B.S." and "1901" at bottom left of cover. Includes wine, beer and other beverages list and tobacco products list Menu insert: Wine lists; Tobacco products lists; Beer lists Location: United States
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