Weedsport

We've got one from Gary Galletta of Weedsport, New York, and he asks, I have 24 years left on a 30-year mortgage at a fixed rate of 8 percent.

CNN Transcript Oct 2, 2001 2001

There was more cheering and applause, the unfortunate Weedsport crew being given an extra cheer to make up for the bad luck it had encountered.

The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck Frank V. Webster

"Well done!" shouted Bert, in praise of a gallant foe, and the chief of the Weedsport department acknowledged the compliment with a salute.

The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck Frank V. Webster

He saw that the Weedsport department could do no more, and, as the water tank of the hand-engine had been filled, he thought of giving the smaller lads a chance to demonstrate what they could do.

The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck Frank V. Webster

The members of the Weedsport crew were trying to right their engine.

The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck Frank V. Webster

Next came the Lakeville lads, while those from Weedsport were in the rear.

The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck Frank V. Webster

"There's no fire there!" shouted the crowd, laughing at the bad luck of the Weedsport crew.

The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck Frank V. Webster

Misfortune seemed to follow the Weedsport department, for, when they had somewhat subdued their fire, something went wrong with their engine.

The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck Frank V. Webster

Suddenly there sounded a crash, and Bert, turning his head, saw the foremost of the Weedsport men stumble.

The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck Frank V. Webster

Then a four-cornered contest, among the Jamesville, Weedsport and

The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck Frank V. Webster