In this powerful and personal episode of The Dillard Files, Thurl reflects on life in Oxford during the early 1940s. From cotton picking and Saturdays bustling with traveling merchants to the local businesses that kept the town moving, each memory paints a picture of a community rich with grit and resilience. Thurl shares hunting tales—some successful, some a bit off-track—and recounts the story of Argie, her grocery store, her battle with milk fever, and her bond with Fred, who was killed in Italy during WWII. The episode rounds out with heartfelt and humorous dog stories, giving listeners another treasured look into the Dillard family history.

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