Battle in the mountains ends with Bill Dale’s rescue
In a frontier clash, Bill Dale and allies repel the Bulls and Turners after two hours of uphill firefight. Dale is wounded but alive, while John Moreland, Ben Littleford, and supporters claim victory, having captured the opposing group.
Christmas Day Reckoning in the Hills
Bill Dale confronts his enemies on Christmas Day and spares them, while a boy gives a symbolically loaded Christmas gift. John Moreland plots vengeance over David Moreland’s death as Elizabeth Littleford and Dale confront the buried feud on the mountainside.
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Ben Littleford
John Moreland
Moreland
Ben
Bill
Dale
Dale Moreland
Luke
Saul
Tom
Cartersville
John
Heck
Bill Dale
Lyss Ball
Littleford
Littlefords
Morelands
Office and Supplies
Deadwood
State Penitentiary
Adam Ball
BI Dale
Little Tom
Saul Littleford
David
Adam Hall
Tule
Elizabeth Littlejorn
Elizabeth
Old Dale
Ike
Bil Dale
John K. Dale
Elizabeth Littleford
David Moreland
Elizabeth Lutheford
Ira
John Dale
Elizabeth Lutleford
Kindness to Animals Guides Purebred Cattle Trade
The Jersey and Guernsey isles in the English Channel Ayrshire in Scotland and Friesland in Holland are key sources of purebred dairy cattle. The text notes that people from these eight regions are consistently kind to each other and to animals, claiming kindness yields better beef and cream.
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Isles
Jersey
Guernsey
English Channel
Ayr
Scotland
Holland
Service as Measure of Worth in Public Life
A reflective aphorism asserts that true service elevates the person who serves most and is best prepared to do so. It contends that without service, corruption remains unchecked and missteps persist, while daily service alone elevates character and merit.
Lip incident between father and son over a punch
When daddy returned home he asked buddy what ailed his lip. Buddy replied nothing, adding I missed him. Father pressed for details and Buddy insisted nothing happened as John hit him first.
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Daddy
Buddy
John
Father
Boddy
Punishing the Fraction
Pat confronts a boy caught stealing apples and decides to punish him by holding him across his knee. Another boy nearby says the culprit is not to blame, claiming he is not all there. Pat retorts that he cannot help that and will discipline as he sees fit.
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Pat
Patrick
A Great Tactician and Cousin Margaret Anecdote
A Boston Transcript excerpt recalls a tale of cunning social strategy. It notes Cousin Margaret hides her deafness by talking nonstop, illustrating wit and tact in private social circles during a bygone era.
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Margaret
Boston Transcript
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