Nine Year Old George Edgar Is Erie Railroad's Youngest Stockholder

The transcript narrates the story of a young boy named Edgar who saved $11.25 and wrote to PW Johnston, the president of the Erie Railroad, expressing his desire to buy stock. Although the share cost more than Edgar's savings, Mr. Johnston covered the difference, making Edgar a shareholder. Edgar then inspects the railroad, taking a ride in a locomotive, and vows to keep a watchful eye on the operations.

What did the young boy from New York save up for?

• A new toy train

• A trip to New York City

• A share in the Erie Railroad

• A new bicycle

Who helped Edgar purchase the stock despite its high cost?

• His parents

• The mayor of New York

• His school teacher

• PW Johnston, the president of the Erie Railroad

What did Edgar do after meeting the board of directors?

• He started inspecting the railroad's rolling stock

• He went home

• He wrote another letter to Mr. Johnston

• He bought more shares

Where did Edgar inspect the railroad from?

• The top of a hill

• The station platform

• The cab of a moving locomotive

• The railroad office

What advice is given to the people of the area now that Edgar is a shareholder?

• To move to another town

• To stay on their toes

• To ignore the trains

• To buy more shares