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May 2012

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From Our Outfit... May 2012 NotesDakota, Sunny and Jake

As I’ve indicated previously, there is an overwhelming amount of evidence that the greatness of America is the direct result of our being a frontier country for the three hundred years following the arrival of the Pilgrims on our east coast.

Whether that frontier was Ohio or Oklahoma, men and women on the frontier were challenged just to survive.  It was the frontier that developed a people of determination, creativity and cooperation.

The frontier also developed a new sense of freedom.  And with that freedom and the rights that followed, came the necessity to accept a higher level of individual responsibility.

In the mid 1800’s, St. Joseph and other western Missouri towns were the kicking off spots for the westward journey.  After a journey of up to 2,000 miles…with many pioneers walking the whole distance…the pioneers would build a small cabin of logs or sod, with a dirt floor and sod roof that was full of vermin.  Yet, these pioneers were very optimistic about their future.  This was because to them their future was full of possibilities.

Now, fast forward to 2012.  The frontier as we have traditionally thought of it is long gone.  And, unfortunately, for many people, so they think is opportunity.  And along with opportunity, optimism.

In reality, we live in a time of unlimited opportunity.  The living conditions for even the poorest of us far exceed those of our pioneers.  And so do the opportunities.

What many of us have lost is that determination, creativity and cooperation held by our ancestors…Incidentally, whether we’re a first generation American or have an ancestry that goes back to the Pilgrims, as an American, we all have that pioneer spirit somewhere inside us.  What we need to do is to exercise that spirit.  And in the same way a muscle gets stronger with exercise, so will our determination and creativity.  As our determination and creativity grows, so will our optimism about the future.

Several years ago Dr. Robert Rosenthal of Harvard University did an experiment in the San Francisco school system.  Three teachers were told they would each be teaching a class of exceptional students.  The teachers were asked not to inform the students or their parents about the uniqueness of the classes.  Because they were exceptional students, the teachers gave them extra assignments and spent more time working with them.

At the end of the experiment, the students not only got the highest grades in their school; they also got the highest in their district.

The teachers were called into a meeting by Dr. Rosenthal and congratulated for doing a great job in working with the students.  Then he told the teachers, their students weren’t actually exceptional.  The students had been selected at random.

The teachers were called into a meeting by Dr. Rosenthal and congratulated for doing a great job in working with the students.  Then he told the teachers, their students weren’t actually exceptional.  The students had been selected at random.

This is the law of expectation.  We get those results we expect.

Too many of us today expect failure, not success.  We have a failure of nerve.  We spend our lives in quiet desperation.  We all need to claim the spirit of America’s pioneers and live our lives bravely without fear; expecting great things in our future.  And if we do, we can be assured; great things will come to us in great ways.

May God always be at your side.

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Hi! Dakota LivesayI'm Dakota Livesay the publisher of the Chronicle of the Old West the newspaper, narrator of Chronicle of the Old West the daily radio show, and host of the hour-long weekly show, Chronicle of the Old West Weekly Edition.

Below are the various elements of the Chronicle of the Old West organization. Our objective is to educate people about the Old West in an entertaining way. Our hope is that as you surf through our web site you'll be inspired to learn more about a time that was very important to the development of America...a time of great contradictions.

It was an age when men had high standards in dealing with each other. Yet, it was also a time when some of the harshest crudities to our fellow man took place. We look at the Old West, as it really was, warts and all. Below is a brief rundown of the Chronicle of the Old West organization.

Click on the various headings to learn more about us....

 

Chronicle of the Old West the newspaper...

When we started Chronicle of the Old West May 2012  EditionChronicle of the Old West over five years ago, we had no idea how unique the publication was, and how well it would be received by Old West enthusiasts, as well as people who are interested in America's history.

Chronicle of the Old West contains reprints of 1800's articles and current articles about Old West events written as if they just happened. We also have a section that tells readers about places to go and activities to attend to enjoy the Old West today.

We call Chronicle of the Old West"a transporter" in that when you read it you'll be transported back to the 1800's. Each month contains articles about events that took place during that month.

If you would like to view the first page and see the highlights for this month's Chronicle of the Old West Newspaper, CLICK HERE.

If you're interested in the writer's guidelines for the Chronicle of the Old West Newspaper, CLICK HERE.

Chronicle of the Old West the radio show...

Chronicle of the Old West is also Dakota Livesay at the recording studiotwo syndicated radio shows about our American West.

Five days a week, Dakota tells a story about a person or event from the Old West. As with the newspaper, the stories are aired in the month in which they took place.

To find out if the Daily Show is aired near you, click HERE.

You can see what is playing this month or listen to a selected story from the current month by clicking HERE. This month's featured story is "Poker for Cattle." If you would like to browse through a list of archived daily featured AUDIO TRACKS click HERE. (Updated 4-08-10)

We also have a weekly hour-long show called Chronicle of the Old West the Weekly Edition. This show also hosted by Dakota Livesay, contains interviews with Old West experts about people and events from the 1800s, great cowboy music, and information about the Old West that will entertain and educate the listener about our Western history.

You can view information on our CURRENT WEEKLY hour-long show by clicking HERE. Some of the highlights from May 14-20, 2012: "Paul Pape and Rex Hardin, two of the performers from "The Toughest Ranger" and "Sam Sixkiller."

To check out what will be featured NEXT WEEK, click HERE.

You can also view information about our PAST WEEKLY radio shows by clicking HERE.

If you would like to browse through a list of archived weekly featured AUDIO TRACKS click HERE. (Updated 4-08-10)

To find out if the Weekly Edition is aired near you, click HERE.

If you know of a radio station in your area that may be interested in reaching people like you with information about the history of our American West, go to our contact page and e-mail us with information about the station.

Chronicle of the Old West contests and fun...

This section is for those of you who enjoy contests. Each month Chronicle of the Old West, the newspaper, has a "Bronco Sue's Old West Trivia Shootout" and "LouisLAmour.com" trivia contest with some great prizes. You can enter them through our web site, even if you aren't a subscriber.

Chronicle of the Old West merchandise...

Gunfights of the Old West CD
Because of radio time constraints, Dakota is not always able to tell the full story, so we decided to take a theme and record a series of stories around that theme, without any time constraints. Our first one "Gunfights of the Old West" is currently available.

 

Women of the Old West CD
Dakota has always been intrigued with the roll women played in taming the west. That’s right, it was women who tamed the west. Although tradition says Samuel Colt’s 45 tamed the west. It wasn’t a pistol - it was a petticoat. Our second CD "Women of the Old West" is now available.

 

Dakota Livesay Takes A Look At Tombstone, Arizona Territory
Our newest CD is finally off the presses and is now available for purchase. If you enjoy the Old West you’ll love this CD comprised of fifteen stories about the people and events that helped shape Tombstone, Arizona Territory into the last great Old West boomtown on the continental United States. Our third CD "Dakota Livesay Takes A Look At TOMBSTONE, ARIZONA TERRITORY" is sure to be as big a hit as our other CD's!

 

Daily Radio Shows for SaleWeekly Radio Shows for Sale
Also, because it may be a while before everyone can hear the DAILY and WEEKLY radio shows on their radio, we’ve made it possible for everyone to be able to hear the shows on their CD player. By clicking HERE you can get information about the Weekly shows that we have for sale. By clicking HERE you can get information about our Daily Shows (a month's worth at a time.) We’ve tried to make the shows as affordable as possible.

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Above (left) Dakota is standing in front of a simulated Chronicle of the Old West office at Old West Main Street in Williams, Arizona.

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Chronicle of the Old West Calendar Page Chronicle of the Old West "Calendar of Events"

We have added a calendar of events for you to consider attending. Some of these we will be attending and some we wish could attend. Check out our calendars and if you know of an event that people who enjoy the Old West would like to attend, email us with the information.

 

 

Chronicle of the Old West "The Chuckwagon..."

The ChuckwagonIn our search for articles in libraries across the country, we come across recipes and tips that were printed in the 1800's. Amusing, entertaining, and occasionally delicious we thought we would pass them on to you.

We hope you enjoy our newest page - The Chuckwagon.

Our featured recipe for this month is: "Sourdough Biscuits."

Chronicle of the Old West presents "Living the Code"...

At the beginning of each month, Dakota will have a new story to help inspire each of us to... "Live the Code."

Click HEREto read the current month's featured story. "Overcoming Handicaps"

Respect Yourself and Others Accept responsibility for your life. Be positive and cheerful. Be a person of your word. Go the distance. Be fair in all your dealings. Be a good friend & neighbor.

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