Dirty Work for Doughgod

"Dirty Work for Doughgod" by W. C. Tuttle is a comical tale set in the lively town of Paradise, where a group of cowboys find themselves in a pickle when a female schoolteacher arrives unexpectedly. Doughgod Smith, the central figure, mistakenly brings about this change, causing an uproar among the local leaders who prefer male instructors. As the schoolteacher settles in, Doughgod and his buddies—Chuck, Muley, Telescope, and Henry Peck—find themselves in a series of clumsy escapades. They strive to handle the new teacher while hiding their own goofs, resulting in comical chaos, like a runaway horse and a series of misunderstandings about the lessons. This situation shows Tuttle's funny way of making fun of the customs and gender roles of the old West.