Gunlock Ranch Riders Clash in Desert Fourth of July
Sleepy Cat in the Southwest hosts Frontier Day as Gus Van Tambel daughter Jane arrives from the East. Dr. Carpy is present as Henry Sandy plots revenge on Bill Denison, a Texas wrangler, while McCrossen and the stranger duel in rodeo events with bets and bold stunts.
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Sleepy Cat
Jane van Tambel
Gus van Tambel
Gunlock Ranch
Dr. Carpy
Crusty
Henry Sandy
Circle Dot Ranch
Dave McCrossen
Gunlock
Bill Denison
Circle Dot Wrangler Performs Bold Track Feat
On Sleepy Cat ground Circle Dot's wrangler mounts a high risk act to snatch a cigarette from the dust ridden track. Sandy narrates the stunt as the rider speeds a-ton across the arena aiming for the brown paper prize and a possible victory to entertain the crowd.
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Sandy
Sawady
Dot
Carpy
Laney
Spieler
Sleepy Cat rodeo ends in crowd turmoil and a brawl
At Sleepy Cat, a cigarette trick sparks suspicion of cheating, leading to a challenge and a dangerous chase when a wrangler’s pony bolts after a bracelet throw. A fight erupts involving Barney Redstock and the wrangler, with Dr. Carpy imposing order as spectators scatter and the crowd recovers.
Grandstand crowd watches dramatic pony race finish
In Chapter II the crowd strains to see the finish as a pony flies toward the grandstand. Dust trails from the rider’s fingers, he flashes past, then raises his hand to signal the halt while the judges rush onto the track.
Polka Dot Tunic Frock Promises Versatile Wardrobe Style
The Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1927 B offers a blue polka dot tunic dress with a waist belt, wide shoulders, and puffed sleeves. Dress options include open neckline or high buttoned with clips. Available in sizes 12 to 20 with yardage details and a 15 cent pattern request. Send orders to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. Chicago IN via Well Syndicate WNU Service.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Adams St
Chicago
Well Syndicate
WNU
Winter Dessert and Kitchen Tips from HOUSCHOM
HOUSCHOM advises rinsing pans to prevent scorching milk, using a lemon on chicken for white tender meat, and avoiding beating cereals. It suggests dipping leftover cauliflower in crumbs and frying, air drying blankets, and keeping jackets on cold potatoes for better leftovers.
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WNU Service
Foreign Phrases and Their Meanings in Historical Context
A compact list of Latin and French phrases with English glosses. Includes Abusus non tollit usum, Auri sacra fames, Bon chieun chasse de race, Esprit des lois, Favete linguis, Deux yeux, Lite pendente, Modus operandi, Pot-pourri, In nubibus, Tempus edax rerum.
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Auri Sacra Fames
William Franklin Last Royal Governor of New Jersey
William Franklin born 1731 served as New Jersey's last royal governor. Appointed in 1762 he became a Tory during the Revolution and was imprisoned for part of the war. After independence he moved to England and spent the rest of his life there. Benjamin Franklin had another child, a daughter named Sarah.
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Benjamin Franklin
William
New Jersey
England
Sarah
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Selwood
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Tr. Carey
Barney
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Redstock
Tom
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Martin
Joe E. Brown
General Foods
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