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Blessed Many Lives

Illustration for William J. Flake Confronts the Prison Warden
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"Captain, this meat is rotten. I wouldn't feed it to my hogs."What did it take to be a great pioneer woman?When chopping wood was worth a big danceIf you know someone is getting sick…Alone with the cows in a blinding snow storm. What would you do?

Building Character

Illustration for Grandfather Was a Good Teacher
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It was badly damaged, but it turned to preciousWhat's more valuable than 300 gold coins?

Families Are The Best!

Illustration for I’ve A Right To My Family!
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How much is a forever family worth?

Someone I Loved Became Part of My Story

Illustration for Jane Finch And A Blindfold of Love
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Will walking backwards find a husband?The "roudies" came along for the funCan a squeaky voice lead to true love?Young Bride: "What did that Navajo Chief say about me?"
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