I lived at the westward extreme of the frontier for 3 years,in N Central Montana. I would have to agree with your assessment.
My big pet peve has been limited to military uniforms and weaponry that have been rented out by the National Guard!
to follow up on your thesis, we must also consider the personal hygiene of Cowboy's and settler's? remember, satyrday Night Baths were not considered healthy by all!
My Family went West in the 1840’s, you never went to Church smelling like a goat. It was the one time of the week when the community got together and how you looked determined who you where.