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And Hell Came With Him, Part 2 of 2
by Larry Payne
Gunsight was not the quiet town Wil Sunday remembered. It had grown with new buildings along
the street. The name McKinney dominated the businesses in the new buildings. He appeared to
have a good hold on Gunsight.
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Showdown on Old Man River
by C. Allan Butkus
A shrill blast from the River Belle's steam whistle drew a cloud of angry retorts from a flock of
crows as they took to wing. The tall gentleman standing at the bow watched as the dark forms swooped
and then skimmed across the brown waters of the river.
The Mississippi ignored their complaints as it did the steady beats of the stern-wheeler's passage.
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Split Nose
by Terry Alexander
Trey Dunlap saw the stream through the tree-cover, sunlight reflected off the waters smooth surface.
Twilight was hardly an hour away. It would be good to camp by fresh water, get a rabbit or squirrel,
eat a hot meal and watch the evening sky. A movement in the underbrush caught his attention. His
hand dropped to the pistol at his side. The nations were well known to host horse thieves and murderers.
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Traveling to the Rocky Mountains in 1847
by Oscar Case
My great-great-grandfather was one of the original Mormon Pioneers who travelled to Utah Territory
in 1847 and I have taken the liberty of writing this humorous, fictional short story of the trip in his honor.
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Welcome!
Hallelujah! Spring is here and pollen fills the air. If you're allergic to
the stuff (like so many of us are!) then this issue hits just in time. So set
back, relax, and stay away from the coughing-sneezing-etcetera outdoor air.
You've got a bunch of new stories to occupy you.
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Duke Pennell, Editor.
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