The Fighting Tenderfoot
An early 20th century tale by William MacLeod Raine follows a frontier scout’s challenges and adventures. The story blends rugged action with moral choices as the Tenderfoot navigates danger, loyalties, and pursuit along the western frontier.
Outlaw O'Hara Joins Ranch Hospitality and Gun Practice
O'Hara and Quantrell ride into the Hashknife ranch country joining Miss Barbara Steelman and Wes Steelman. They train with Colts, learn ranch life, and blend into fierce regional rivalries between the Steelman and Ingram factions while evading Sanderson’s threat.
Ranch Ties, Hidden Passions, and a Lone Gunman
O'Hara and Smith-Beresford join forces with Wes Steelman to run the Widow Cress place as three partners. Tom Fitch, a suspected killer, confronts them at the cabin and admits to the Two-Ace Burke shooting under pressure, setting the stage for heightened tensions and pursuit.
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Smith-Beresford
Wes Steelman
O'Hara
Steelman
Jack Phillips
Jack
O’hara
Concho
Ingram
Garrett
Fitch
Ace Burke
Tom Fitch
Phillips
Burke
Longhorn Corral
Banks
Shorty
Mr. Smith-Beresford
Two- Ace Burke
Two-Ace
Old Manuel Chavez
Jonah
Old Man Cowdery’s
Two
Ace
Steelman's
Young lawyer ambushed on Western trail amid cattle war
Jarrett O'Hara, a young lawyer bound for Conoho, is shot at by Shep Binderson who mistakes him for Judge Warner amid a cattle war. Barbara Steelman warns him away as Sanderson fights Garrett. Ingram, cattle baron, pushes neutrality and Bob Quantrell saves Garrett and Beresford, forging a trio of new friends.
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Shep
Quantrell
Sanderson
O'Hara
Smith-Beresford
Laddie
O’hara
Engishman
Bob Quantrell
Dead Horse Creek
Beresford
Smith- Beresford
Barbara
Wes Steelman
Dave Ingram
Barbara Steelman
Pines
Miss Steelman
Ingram
Jarrett O'Hara
Conoho
Shep Binderson
Judge Warner
Garrett
Concho
Steve " Worrall
Steelman
Smith Beresford
Famous Santa Fe Trail Linked With Coronado
The article recalls Coronado's 1541 path along the Santa Fe trail toward Wichita, marking the start of its 300 year history. It notes the trail joined opposing civilizations, connecting the American East and West, and contrasts its traffic with later northern routes from the Mississippi to Oregon and California.
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Coronado
Wichita
American
Mississippi
Oregon
California
Middle West
Spain
Boston Herald
Men Have Died for Less The Tennis Girl Optometrist Comment
A column notes a writer’s praise of a woman described as a tennis girl and optometrist, then contrasts with a view that she is a mere maid. It frames ambition as a staircase not an elevator, urging steady effort.
Stephen the Deacon and Martyr in Acts 6 7
Lesson centers on Stephen chosen as deacon, facing a council and blasphemy charges, and his defense and martyrdom. The text highlights his integrity wisdom and Holy Spirit fullness, his vision, and his prayer for forgiveness as believers reflect on his faith and impact on Saul.
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Stephen
Holy Ghost
Philip
Prochorus
Nicanor
Timon
Parmenas
Nicolas
Antioch
Jesus
Christ
I. Stephen
Moses
Dr. Stifler
God
Temple
Israel
Stephen Stoned
Saul
Faith and sorrow in brief biblical lines
A concise meditation on scripture notes that Jesus wept is a brief verse whose full meaning unfolds across pages about his crucifixion, reflecting faith and sympathy through biblical context.
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Jesus
John Andrew Holmes
Prayerful Morning Reference to George White's Duty
The speaker vows to stand in reverent attention each morning before God and begins the day with prayers as he looks to George White for guidance and marching orders.
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Dera
George White
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