The Tramp of Chicago and a Mother's Memory
A long railroad tale recounts a rough but generous man who rose from prairie roots to fortune through hard work and thrift. He travels with travelers, aids a weary mother and her children, and shares lessons from his late mother about education, humility, and kindness in a stormy night ride from Chicago toward Muscatine.
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Frances D. Gage
St. Louis
Texas
Chicago
Elysianrdce Amne
Mnanawe
Barnum
Tom Thumb
Tiis
Chisager
Inko
Tanya
Wal
Tsoon
Jack
Wood
Prytwood
Ross
Sid
Vidin
Indaito
Muscatine
Florida
Sparkman
Buffalo Ford
Indiana
Capt. S
Exmnorae von Wowny
Burey Hiers
Dreas
Dhes
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