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Dan and his father Roger Oakley, former railman now in General Cornish's employ, settle into a hotel room after a supper in Buckhorn Junction. The elder recounts a rise from newsboy to division superintendent before taking charge at the line’s Antioch branch, while they discuss work, religion, and the chance of Dan joining the car shops.
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Dan
Roger Oakley
General Cornish
Donnie
Buckhorn Junction
Harrison
Antioch
Unspoken yearnings haunt Antioch in a languid spring
Oakley sees Misa Emory on the street but avoids conversation. He worries about her view of Antioch and wonders about Ryder. A weak appetite returns, yet restraint holds. The town’s inertia irritates him as he reflects on his father, whom he has sent money to, feeling relieved of obligation.
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Oakley
Misa Emory
Himmself
Antioch
Ryder
No. 7
Malin Street
Solith
Shemari
Donnie
Sle
Dannie
Dan
Finmere
Roger Makley
Turfact
Hart
Reunion of Father and Son at the Railroad Yard
An old oil convict named Oakley meets his son Dan Makley at the station yard. Dan, now general manager of the railroad, warmly welcomes his father and they recall years apart and the mother’s death. Oakley expresses pride and astonishment at his son’s grown status.
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Fie
Donnie
Dan
Ralroad
Oakley
A War Time Secret and a Murder Shared by Two Men
Dan and Roger Oakley recount the long feud with Sharp that began before the war over Donnie’s mother. After years of tension both enlisted, returned, and clashed again when Sharp attacked with a sledge. A bar of iron ended the fight in self defense.
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Dan
Dannie
Sharp
Roger Oakley
Collision over estate pits Kemp and Busby in Anderson
In Anderson Indiana on July 21 a dispute over an estate led to a physical collision between Walter Kemp and Jr. W Busby brothers in law. Busby suffered a splintered cheekbone while both men are noted livestock breeders and Busby a prominent teacher.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Con stitutional Treatment Ad
Historical ad claiming catarrh is constitutional and requires internal treatment. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from I. J. Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio with a $100 promise to cure and a 75 cent price. Also markets Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
I. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Ohto
Missing Noble the dog sought by owner J D Glasgo
A notice from J D Glasgo requests information about a black and white dog named Noble. The owner expresses attachment and offers a reward for any trace, dead or alive, hoping for closure and a respectful burial if the animal has passed.
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Noble
J. D. Glasgo
Tragic dyke break mirrors near fatal neglect
A North Sea dyke leak, left unchecked by a watchman, caused a ruinous break that devastated a Dutch province. In Maine, Kenneth McIver nearly died from a lung infection after a neglected cold until Dr King s New Discovery saved him. Stewart s pharmacy offers the cough and cold remedy at 50 cents and a dollar with a trial bottle free. Effie Benn and H daughter travel to Muscatine for Chautauqua with Sam Jones attracting a large crowd.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceland
Dr. King
Stewart's
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
A trusted medicine for bowel complaints that never fails even in severe cases. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Cook & Sherman and
Stewart’s Pharmacy
New South Dakota Book by Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
A new publication describes South Dakota resources and opportunities. the first chapter covers Lyman County and western territory opened by Missouri River railway extensions. The book is available for two cents postage, from F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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South Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Lyman County
Missouri River
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Rubio Tabernacle Meeting Invitation Dates
The Rubio tabernacle meeting will be held from July 27 to August 6 as Christians from Washington and Keokuk counties are urged to unite in prayer. The Holy Ghost is asked to take charge with capable workers present. Attendees may walk from the depot to the camp about three blocks and overnight guests should bring a blanket for cot use.
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Rubio
One Cent a Mile to G A R National Encampment Tickets
The Iowa Central offers travel at one cent a mile to Minneapolis or St Paul and return. Return limit August 31 with extension to September 30 on payment of 50 cent fee. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Iowa Central
St. Paul
A. Bb. Cutts
G. P
T. A. Minnepolis
Mion
Homeseekers Excursions by Iowa Central Rail
Iowa Central offers weekly excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and Canadian Northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays to the South East West and Southwest. Fare one plus 2 dollars with liberal limits and stopovers. For rates contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Quick relief for asthma sufferers
Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as immediate relief for severe asthma and a possible cure when taken early. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
One Fare Round Trip to Canadian and New England Points
The notice lists rail fares from Chicago under Marah Ellis Ryan's ticket promotion with Nickel Plate Road. A thirty day limit costs one fare plus four dollars, while a fifteen day limit costs one fare plus two dollars. Tickets go on sale August 8 and 22 from Chicago, with details at John Y. Calahan’s office 107 Adams Street. La Salle Street Station is noted as the loop elevated railroad depot.
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Chicago
New England
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
LaSalle St
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Kenyon
Emorys
McClintock
Talwoays
Mother
Father
Ian
Morris
North Side Furniture Store
H. M. Shaver
H. Benn
Effie
Great Falls
Mont
Muscatine
Sam Jones
The
Rubio Tabernacle Meeting
BY Marah Ellis Ryan
Keith Bryton
Mexico
Rafael de Arteaga
California
Bryton
Rafael
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