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August Notes

If you’ve read much of what I’ve written or listened to our weekly radio show, you’re aware of the importance I place on our knowledge of the history of our American West. To be repetitive, I strongly believe that the great country we are today is because for 300 years after the arrival of the Pilgrims on our east coast, we were a country with a frontier.

Our country’s last frontier was the West. And no other country has had an era to match the Old West. Although there were some atrocities that took place, it was a time in which men and women showed a strength and determination unlike any other time or place. With settlement way ahead of the arrival of the government, much of the time there was little or no law. That is why there were places where the “Wild West” existed.

With no government or law to tell us what to do, we established our own laws or code of behavior. It wasn’t a formal thing. It was just understood. It was a matter of treating others as you would like them to treat you. Zane Gray was the first person to put a name to this code of behavior. He called it “The Code of the West”, and it stuck.

We at Chronicle of the Old West are presumptuous enough to collect as many of those precepts as we could find, and then consolidate and update them. We feel that as important as they were to the people in the 19th century, they’re even more important to us in the 21st century. Incidentally, you can read these precepts by clicking HERE. For almost four years we’ve offered a certificate to people indicating their commitment to “Living The Code.” These certificates are on office and home walls around the world, in classrooms, as well as several prison cells. If you would like to receive a certificate, click HERE.

Below is a picture of one group of young people who have committed to “Living The Code.” They are the Choctaw Nation Headstart Class at Carl Albert State College.

Recently we saw the movie Wall-E. Although it’s a cartoon, it has a lot of adult messages. One that I took away with me was how the people of earth became so dependent on the government that they became virtual slugs. I can assure you that those people who accept responsibility for their life; are a good friend and neighbor; go the distance; and are a person of their word will never become a slug.

May God always be at your side.

P.S. Don't forget to send me a picture of you reading Chronicle of the Old West! You can send your photograph by regular mail or as an attachment via Email. With the picture, we need your name and address, along with information on the location where it’s taken.

Hi! I'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.

When we started Chronicle 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 is also two 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 "Bill Doolin." If you would like to browse through a list of daily featured AUDIO TRACKS click HERE. (Updated 8-4-08)

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 August 18-24: "...Buffalo Bill Cody’s ranch" And "...the aborted Dalton raid on two banks"

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 weekly featured AUDIO TRACKS click HERE. (Updated 8-4-08)

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.

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.

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.

Our long-anticipated and newest CD is finally off the presses and is now available for purchase. 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.

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.

We've introduced a brand new "Old West" product...Cowboy's Best Roasted Coffees. We know you will enjoy Cowboy’s Best coffee, because there is a little of the Old West in every cup!

Here's our most fun page... You will find pictures of our travels as we attend events and do research for the newspaper and radio show. If you've seen us "On the Road", your picture might just be there!

Our most current entries:

"Yesterday we drove from El Paso, TX to Show Low, AZ...." (click HERE to see who drove!)

"While in Ft. Stockton, Brad Newton, our guide during our stay there, took us to the Upsidedown T Ranch...."

"We’ve spent close to two weeks at Ft. Stockton, TX...."

"We’re still in Texas. Right now we’re between Midland and Odessa...."

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

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.

Incidentally, we have two versions of our calendar. One is a Chronicle of the Old West Google calendar and one is our regular Chronicle of the Old West calendar. Click on the links and they will take you to additional information. The Google calendar will give you a map and a description of the event and our calendar links will take you to the event website!

Chronicle of the Old West "Sidekicks..."

In the early western movies, were it not for the sidekick (picture is of Gabby Hayes who played the part of Windy Halliday the sidekick to Hopalong Cassidy), chances are, the good guy would not have come out victorious in the end. Why should we be any different? So, to paraphrase a branch of the military, “we’re looking for a few good sidekicks.”

We’re assembling an elite outfit of volunteer men and women who are enthralled with the Old West and want to help us spread the word about the history of our American West. Obviously, this is a brand new program. And, we’re not quite sure what all it entails. Part of the excitement is that our sidekicks can help us determine that. We're up to Sidekick #011!

In 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 newest recipe: "Pickled Eggs"

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

Click HERE to read the current month's story. "They Didn't Believe The Bad Things People Said About Them"

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