First Four Digger John Stories

Book excerpt: PERIL PRESS presents: Famous Western, November 1946 Digger John #1 DIGGER JOHN’S BET by A. A. Baker Here’s a salty little yarn about a bet where both men were bound to win! Digger John was strictly no account, but he made suckers of the town’s toughest. 1200 Words Famous Western, February 1947 Digger John #2 DIGGER JOHN’S CLAIM by A. A. Baker Even in the mad scramble for gold, there was a sense of propriety in the rough days of the old west. There were some indignities, Digger John figured, that the dead shouldn’t have to take. 1100 Words Famous Western, May 1947 Digger John #3 DIGGER JOHN’S PETITION by A. A. Baker Digger John figured that winning a duel was no just reason for hanging a man. The errand they sent Digger John out on turned out to have been wasted effort, but he saw no reason why a petition should not be put to some u 2000 Words Famous Western, July 1947 Digger John #4 DIGGER JOHN’S ADOBE by A. A. Baker Dredger Dan wanted to get rid of the heathen Chinee around the diggins, but his plan of action wasn’t very sound—Digger John, on the other hand, had a perfect scheme. Wherein the rough-and-ready Digger gives the underdogs a fair deal…. 2000 Words PLUS BONUS: Famous Western, July 1947 WILD WEST QUIZ (Department) by Idaho Bill 450 Words