Early American passenger railroads tried everything they could think of to improve business. Since many trips required multiple days one thing they could focus on was a pleasurable dining experience. The Northern Pacific became famous for its “Great Big Baked Potato”. So, it’s not surprising that in late 1928 they printed up 50,000 little pamphlets called “What the Doctor Ordered”. It was all about potatoes. They probably handed these out in the dining cars. Here is the copy in our collection …
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Update – Recent Contributions
We have neighbors who keep an eye on John’s Island and give us encouraging comments when we see them out and around in the real world. Recently they shared two photos with the OK to post them on the Island. We enjoyed these photos and think you will too.
First, sunset on July 13th. The evening was enchanted by this unusually colorful scene.
Second, a flower seen while out on a city walk.
We thank our neighbors for sharing the photos and hope to see more.
You come up with some very interesting facts, John. I enjoyed this little fact sheet about potatoes and NP's potato promotion. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouraging words you have left for me. As for the potatoes,one can never have too many. I enjoy potatoes in almost any form.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful photos. I do love potatoes too but can't eat them so much anymore.
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