Lucy sees many problems in the village, all of which come from alcohol. She focuses on the illegally brewed kind first.

A flu epidemic breaks out in Wilkowyje. Witebski, the Polish teacher, comes up with the idea of starting a local newspaper.

Mayor spreads a rumor that Lucy wants to breed goats. Hadziukowa wishes to join the business.

Lucy asks doctor Wezół to do a lecture on contraceptives. Kusy continues the struggle to stay sober.

The mayor is sure he will win the oncoming election, when he finds out Lucy is a candidate as well. He sends a spy to join her committee.