The Wide World Magazine, Vol. 22, No. 130, January, 1909

"The Wide World Magazine, Vol. 22, No. 130, January, 1909" by Various is a compilation of real-life thrilling adventures and illustrated stories from the past. This volume features exciting stories, focusing on life on the edge of civilization, exploration, and fast-paced stories that capture what life was like back then. A notable tale tells of Jim Cutler, a gambler in Three Corners, Montana, whose honorable actions in protecting a schoolteacher pull him into a heated "war" against local troublemakers. The volume begins by introducing Jim Cutler, a careful but respected gambler, who gets involved in a fight when he defends a schoolteacher, Miss Thurloe, from the persistent advances of a draper named Goldman. After Cutler steps in during an attack, his courageous act turns him into an outlaw when Goldman strikes back with a gunshot aimed at Cutler. The story builds into a chaotic chase as Cutler goes against the law, leading to a search full of gun battles and clever escapes. His situation highlights ideas of honor, fairness, and courage, all set in the tough American frontier.