Ocean to Ocean on Horseback Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Development of Cities and Towns Along the Route; and Regions Traversed Beyond the Mississippi; Together with Incidents, Anecdotes and Adventures of the Journey

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DES MOINES TO OMAHA.

_One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Day_--Leave Des Moines with Pleasant Reflections--Reach Adel--Dallas County--Raccoon River--_One Hundred and Fifty-eighth Day_--Ride through Redfield--Reach Dale City--Talk Politics with Farmers--_One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Day_--A Night with Coyotes--Re-enforced by a Friendly Dog--_One Hundred and Sixtieth Day_--Cold Winds from the Northwest--All Day on the Prairies--_One Hundred and Sixty-first Day_--Halt at Avoca--_One Hundred and Sixty-second Day_--Riding in the Rain--Reach Neola--_One Hundred and Sixty-third Day_--Roads in Bad Condition--Ride through Council Bluffs--Arrive at Omaha 401