Caleb Mounts is running for office. In the time-honored Switzerland County tradition, Caleb is supplying "free ardent" for all his supporters. Plus, Caleb has hired Wm. French for some sartorial splendor. The boys of the Eagle Tavern are back. Sample the "free ardent" being dispensed by the candidate of your choice. It's the Switzerland County way, after all.

Can you really make money while you sleep? Which is more valuable: hard work, common sense or dreams? And just who is that cigar smoking stranger? You'll get these answers and more by " Winning the Lottery".

The Mississippi River leads to New Orleans and fortune. Or does it? The boys take the risk to make some cash. But what will they give up in the process? We're "Flatboating to New Orleans" where someone may be keeping permanent company with the catfish.

The Ohio River is running fast. Dozens of flatboats are floating to New Orleans and anticipated profit. The boys are among them. Who of all assembled is brave enough to make the voyage? For, like the river, the course true love never runs true. Dangers lie ahead.