Bringing in a Big Liner

GeneralCarlos1 March 20140

This selection written in Anniversary appeared in the March 1938 issue of The Gregg Writer.

Attachment: bringing-in-a-big-liner.pdf

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Carlos 7 October 2025 at 11:54 am on Gregg’s Shorthand, Eleventh EditionThanks Lee! I'm hosting the file now and have updated the link.
Carlos 5 October 2025 at 5:52 pm on The Mystery of Houdini’s DeathOh my! You're welcome! I'm glad you liked the article.