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Stefan Brotchen's Tragedy
- Robert E. Geiger, a reporter during the Dust Bowl era, recounts the tragic story of Stefan Brotchen, an Oklahoma farmer.
- Stefan's farm was ravaged by dust storms, his family disappeared, and he succumbed to dust pneumonia.
Meeting Stefan
- Geiger met Stefan while reporting on the dust storms and was struck by the unusual depth in his eyes.
- Stefan's farm was devastated, but he initially appeared calm and friendly despite his losses.
The Storm and Harry's Disappearance
- A massive dust storm trapped Geiger and his photographer, Harry, in their car with the dying Stefan.
- Stefan, seemingly revived by the dust, spoke of a place for them in the buried earth, and Harry disappeared during the storm.