It stunned me recently when I learned that in the Old West, the men who were tasked to keep the peace, protect the citizens, and bring order to lawlessness were not on a set salary and often had to take on extra work to survive.    While generall… Read on blog or Reader Petticoats & Pistols Read on blog or Reader Sheriffs of the West: A Shocking Surprise Sarah Lamb June 5 It stunned me recently when I learned that in the Old West, the men who were tasked to keep the peace, protect the citizens, and bring order to lawlessness were not on a set salary and often had to take on extra work to survive.    While generally these men were elected to the position, […] Continue reading Comment

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