Bruce Duncan Receives Urgent Westward Call
Bruce Duncan, newly freed from mounting debts after his foster father’s death, is summoned by Barney Wegan to Trail’s End Oregon. The caller hints at a family mystery linked to Linda, a girl from Bruce’s past, prompting Bruce to abandon sleep and head west at dawn to seek answers and a possible reunion.
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Bruce
Mr. Duncan
Duncan
Barney
Barney Wegan
Oregon Frontier
Cascades
Trail’s End
Linda
Deer Creek
Oregon
Divide
Martin's
Bruce in the Square house memories and a troubled past
The narrative recalls Bruce’s early years at the Square house, a teacher’s careful intervention with a drawing, and a failed adoption attempt. A stern interview with a prospective guardian reveals suspicions about his nature, shaping Bruce’s later life in a distant city and a gentleman’s house.
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Bruce
the Square House
Square House
Frank
Turner
Duncan
Loneliness and a missing sister inspire a plan
Bruce recalls a harsh childhood with the Duncans a half century after. Linda, the only kin he felt, vanished years ago and the mystery persisted. Now he prepares to enact a careful plan with hopeful anticipation despite past bitterness and loss.
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Little Bruce
Linda
Duncans
A Wrong Righted by Cannon Ball Baseball Letter
Earl Haggard of Cannon Ball writes to dispute a Fort Yates claim as the region’s fastest Indian baseball team. He asserts Cannon Ball has the better record after beating Fort Yates 7 to 8 on their grounds and enclosing a clipping from the local paper.
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Earl Haggard
Cannon Ball
Earl
Ft. Yates
Fort Yates
Joe Grey Day
Mer
Hearing Notice on Strasburg School District Split
Residents are notified of a hearing before the County Superintendent of Schools and the Board of County Commissioners regarding the division of Strasburg School District No 15. The hearing is at 2 00 PM on Friday September 29 1922 at the courthouse with two petitions to form a district one including all territory outside Strasburg village and one for sections 22 23 24 25 26 27 34 35 and 36. All interested persons should attend.
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Strasburg
County Superintendent of Schools
Board of County Commissioners
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