Sheriff and outlaw plot on Thanksgiving in Wyoming
Jem Peace, a battered old outlaw, proposes a swap to free a prisoner. The sheriff agrees to help, while Kate Connolly returns to see her son. Peace stages a townwide ruse, posing as a respected citizen to secure a safe future for the prisoner and a reunion with his mother, ending in a tense but hopeful farewell before the stage departs.
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Mudge Creek
Mr. Peace
Jem
Fred Turner
Mr. Pence
Mr. Penes
Jem Peace
Turner
Sharif
Kate Connolly
Mr. Ponce
Lesa Curlova
Searsville
Big Mike
Eherii
Michael
Peace
Peaceb Kelly
Jemmy Pence
Yans
Mr. Meace
Fred
Mr Peace
Gos
Howdy
Mrss Turner
Kate
Mike
Finamen
Ol’ Pirut
Ahabit's Thanksgiving Habit Worth While
The piece argues that true thanksgiving must be a daily habit, not reserved for a single holiday. It compares mere formal gratitude to a consistent spirit of appreciation guiding leaders and people, urging recognition of daily blessings and the value of self development, love, labor, sacrifice, and service.
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Apostle Paul
Thankfulness and Murmuring in Archbishop Trench Voice
The text discusses gratitude amid darkness, noting murmur from those who doubt God's mercy. It reflects on princes’ discontent versus the poor who still admire aid, praising rich provision seen in hope. Archbishop Trench voices a call for faith and discernment in calling for divine mercy.
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Archbiahop Trench
Origin of Little Moment and Thanksgiving Reflections
A contemplative note on Thanksgiving origins, suggesting a nation’s chastened view of its fortune and the universal practice of gratitude. It acknowledges that thanksgiving precedes specific historical accounts and may have existed long before recorded Pilgrim arrival.
Guide-Board Diagram for District Maps by Fuseh of Decatur
The Scientific American describes a guide-board by W. A. Fuseh of Decatur Illinois. It shows a district diagram with township sections and roads by distinct lines. A movable device on the board marks a location on the map and the border lists towns and distances from map points.
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Scientific American
W. A. Fuseh
Decatur
Prepare Roads for Winter Maintenance Advice
The notice urges opening all drain ditches before freezing, smoothing and packing road centers, and removing rocks to prevent winter hazards. Fill low bridge and culvert areas and repair bridges to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries to horses during winter travel.
Concrete Culvert Construction by Borough Forces
James M. Kane describes a concrete culvert built by a borough force. Sides are formed, forms removed before full set, then benchlike forms and boards create a surface over which concrete is laid. Short railroad iron pieces reinforce the mix. After setting, supports are driven out and boards withdrawn. The culvert can bear heavy team and auto traffic.
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James M. Kane
Popular Mechanics
Virtues of Good Roads Promotion Card
A brief excerpt extols how good roads boost health wealth happiness education religion morality civilization and prosperity across communities. The message champions infrastructure as a path to societal improvement and growth.
Drainage And Roads Affects Life And Work
Drainage is essential for good roads and is often overlooked. Good roads ease travel for people, horses, wagons, and harness. They improve schooling, church life, and social life. Control of white grubs requires fall plowing and cultivation. Training heifers needs patience. Summer silage benefits stockmen and dairymen.
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