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Rural School Teachings and Local Politics in Chapter Snapshot
Jennie Woodruff refuses to wed Jim Irwin over his finances but he becomes district school teacher. Jim aims to win students over, especially Newton Bronson and Buddy Simma, while Col Woodruff, proud farmer and former county auditor, doubts his methods yet supports his daughter’s political ambitions. Jennie’s political maneuvering mirrors her father’s tory stance and localized power.
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Jim
Newton Bronson
Buddy
Simma
Colonel Woodruff
Jennie
Col
Albert Woodruff
Cummins
Dolliver
Weaver
Larrabee
Woodruff
Bonner