So Big by Edna Ferber excerpt in transit theme
Fragments from a nocturnal journey with a farm woman and her son Dirk toward a city market. The narrative mixes memory and longing as they travel a bleak road to a bustling district while pondering life, dignity, and a father’s failings. Dirk wakes briefly at times and falls back to sleep amid the railroad town glow.
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Witty
Ste
Leon Rilo
Blair
Dirk
Dirk DeJong
Wong
Twenty-second
Twelfth
Eluas
Setlad
Waymarket
Trandolph Street
Deere
Grunrhilus
Jaige
Ower
Pam
Jackson story sparks wider political clash
In Washington June 19, Senator McKellar condemns a Jackson biography as a political altar aimed at discrediting Thomas Jefferson and Old Hickory. The piece notes sharp debate after the Saturday Evening Post published unflattering claims about Rachel Jackson and her husband Andrew, triggering partisan defenses and renewed political tension.
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Washington
Rachel Jackson
Saturday Evening Post
Meade Minnigerade
Post
Jackson
Nashville
Teal
Old Hickory
Rachel
Telegraph
Tennesseean
Whte
John T. Moore
Tennessee
Kenneth McKellar
Tep
Nexace
McKellar
Democrate Party
Thoms Jefferson
Selina and Julie clash over wagon raid in Prairie Avenue
A scene unfolds as Selina carries a cart of vegetables past Tulle Arnold's house on Prairie Avenue. Julie begs for help from Reilly the policeman, while Selina reels between laughter and tears. The pair recall old memories as bystanders observe the strange confrontation.
Body of Tragedy Victim Removed
Frances Allen a 27 year old girl died early Monday from injuries after a car allegedly ran over her while she slept near Homer school house. Her body was taken to Elmore City for burial tomorrow at 10. The death is tied to a preliminary hearing next Wednesday before Justice Joseph Anderson as authorities seek to blame driver Ine Murphree. Hundreds viewed her body at Cummins undertaking parlors during the delay.
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Frances Allen
Atla Jl Capital
Homer School
Olmore City
Cummins Undertaking
Breco Hospital
Sam Polkley
Elmore City
Allarmers
Justice of the Polace
Joseph Anderson
Ine Murphree
Ivictim
Alleged Auto Thieves Bound Over in Ardmore
Elva Smith alias King and Daniel A Kirk, alleged leaders of an auto theft ring tied to a Healdton break, were sent to jail after failing to post bonds of 1000 to 5000. They faced conspiracy charges to violate federal motor vehicle transport laws for moving a Durant touring car from Junction Missouri to Healdton. Smitty waived examination and awaits October term. Kirk family members held for July hearings with bonds set at 8000 for Geo R Kirk and 2000 each for Daniel and J A Kirk.
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Ardmore
Ardmorl
Elva Smith
E King
Daniel Kirk
Wind Jy A. Kirk
Healdton
A. G. Spaulding
United States
National Motor Vehicle Transportation Lawn
Durant
Jonlin
Heardton
Elva
Smitty
Geo. R. Kirk
Daniel
J. A. Kirk
Alvo
Barrett Named Oklahoma National Guard Adjutant General
Charles F. Barrett, longtime journalist and military officer, will become state adjutant general on July 1 after the resignation of Baird H. Markham. Born 1861 in Gatton Ohio, Barrett served in the Spanish American War and led Oklahoma units, earning recognition for Civil War era style leadership during coal-field unrest and the 1924 race riot. He has held roles in politics, publishing, and state governance, reinforcing Oklahoma statehood efforts and newspaper ties.
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Oklahoma City
Igolonel
Charles F. Barrett
Baird H. Markham
Oklahoma National Guard
Gatton
Ohio
Kansas
Kansas Agricultural College
Manhattan
Barrett
Oklahoma Territory
Shawnee
Albany
Georgia
Crone
Barratt
National Guard
Organi
Oklahoma
Markham
J.C. Walton
7Aath Infantry
Ge iQatt
Barrell
Thisa
Union of
State Board of Agriculture
House of, Representatives
Perry
Mi Capitola
Shawnee Herald
Charles
Helen
Wanda
Colonal Barrett
State Press
State Militar
Buck
Guard
Collene
Democratic Party
Potawatomi County to Vote on Road Bond Issue
Potawatomi County plans a $700000 road bond proposal after an agreement with the state highway commission. The state will grade drain and surface two state highways through the county and match up to $425000 of the county bond money. An additional $274000 for lateral road improvements is included, bringing total to $700000.
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Oklahoma
Pottawatoowhu
W. Avery
Pottawatomie County
M. H. Henderyson
House of Representatives
Iself
Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report June 24
Cattle numbers around 1 800 with steady tone grass fed steers 4 75 to 7 25 grass fed cows 4 50 to 5 09 vealers up to 8 00 stockers to 6 00 Hog prices reported steady with top 35 80 and bulk 13 15 to 13 46 in the day’s market report from Oklahoma City.
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Oklahom City
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