Robbers' Roost by Zane Grey synopsis
Wyoming cowpuncher Jim Wall seeks a new field in Utah and joins Hank Hays and a gang led by Herrick. They steal cattle cash, plan a ransom for Helen Herrick, and head to a canyon retreat called the Robbers' Post. Wall falls for Helen but stays passive as the plan unravels.
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Jim Wall
Wyoming
Utah
Hank Hays
Herrick
Hays
Heeseman
Jim
Miss Herrick
Wall
Helen
Helen Herrick
Latimer
Smoky
Hank
Gore
Night Runaway and Kidnapping on the Ranch
Jim Wall and Helen Herrick hide as Hays intrudes with a gun. Helen and Jim plot escape while Jim feigns loyalty to Hays to avoid danger. The starlit moment tightens their peril as they weigh flight against capture.
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Star Ranch
Jim
Jim Wall
Hays
Helen
Miss Herrick
Night revelations amid a perilous frontier camp
Jim exposes Hank Hays novel plot and Herrick sister Helen confronts fear. Miss Herrick surprises the gang by kidnapping the chief with Happy Jack aiding. Smoky and the crew respond as Jim weighs a risky breakout while riders near approach.
Horses Reveal Early Horse Domestication in Ancient City
Archaeologists uncover 3000 B C artifacts in an Assyrian city site showing miniature horse figures. The figures indicate horses were used or kept by 3000 B C, suggesting early horse management in Mesopotamia.
Insect Damage Fought in Winter at NC State College
Extension entomologist C. H. Brannon reports methods to disinfect stored grain seeds this winter. Use airtight barrels with heavy wrapping, apply carbon disulphide or carbon tetrachloride, then recheck after two to three days. For large lots, use treated storage bins with twenty pounds per 1000 cubic feet and cover with bags to trap gas.
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C. H. Brannon
Nieth Carolina State College
WNU
Drouth Corn Not Likely to Hurt Farm Live Stock
University of Illinois research finds drouth damaged cornstalks pose little poisoning danger to livestock. Dr. Robert Graham notes tested samples show no toxicity, while sudden ration changes may mimic food poisoning and should be avoided.
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College of Agriculture
University of Kinois
Robert Graham
University of Illnois Pathology Laboratory
Gaham
Graham
Canada’s 1934 Wheat Crop Estimated at 277 Million Bushels
Canada’s 1934 wheat crop is officially put at 277,304,000 bushels, up about 7,000,000 from 1933’s unrevised estimate but well below recent years’ averages. The low output stems from poor conditions in western provinces. average yield per acre is 11.6 bushels versus 17.1 long term. Oats, barley, rye, and flaxseed show notable increases over the prior year.
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Canada
Soy Beans and Straw As Profitable Cash Crops This Year
Soy beans and their straw are seen as strong cash crops for the current and next year. Efforts should thresh as many beans as possible, with acreage up about 50 percent from last year. Straw offers nutritious forage value, and demand for soybean seed next spring is expected to be high due to government contracts and suitability against chinch bugs.
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Wallaces
Damage by Meadow Mice
The common meadow mouse eats about 80 grams of green food daily, totaling around 28 pounds a year. A hundred mice can store over a ton of green grass or clover in twelve months, with densities of a hundred per acre common in favorable meadows and in “mouse years” the number estimated at thousands.
Golf Club Tip Policy Sparks Aberdonian Question
At a golf course a secretary proposed standard caddie tips not to exceed one shilling and sixpence per round. Members agreed except one Aberdonian who asked what he should tip instead, prompting a brief exchange.
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Hiadens
Aberdonian
Proclivition on Life Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness
Senator Sorghum debates the sentiments of life liberty and happiness. He notes the rights apply to those who can enjoy themselves, not to individuals who must play rough with machine guns.
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Senator Sorghum
Replacement Blinks on a New Car
Blinks jokes about soon owning a new car while Jinks comments on being lucky. Blinks explains he is busy replacing worn-out parts on the old car and notes a few more bumps might give it a streamline effect.
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Jinks
Farmer Cornfos Gel Reflects on Horse Disposition
The farmer notes his horse’s good disposition stems from not worrying the animal. He says the horse would not be calm if the farmer worried him as much as the horse worries the farmer.
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Farmer Cornfosgel
Pompous Man and Cheerful Venturer Spar Over Reading
A humorous exchange challenges the idea that reading dime novels prevents success. The pompous man warns of failure, while the cheerful venturer asks why he should quit, highlighting a playful clash of attitudes toward literature.
Neighbor’s New incubator delays egg output
The dialogue notes a neighbor’s incubator purchase with concerns it has not produced any eggs yet and worries about payment and performance. Mrs Newbride asks if the situation is acceptable while acknowledging the worry.
War on crime interests rising in politics
Senator Sorghum comments on public interest in crime fighting noting the aim to curb gangster influence and prevent their election to office. The exchange emphasizes steps to reduce criminal figures gaining political power.
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Senator Sorghum
Considerate Hospitality at a Quiet Reception
A dialogue on etiquette shows Miss Cayenne praising a hostess who stays away from her own event. She argues it spares guests from embarrassment if they critique the furniture and housekeeping.
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Miss Cayenne
A Respectful Skeptic Dialogue on Washington
A dialogue shows Senator Sorg hum weighing strict truthfulness of George Washington. The exchange questions whether Washington never erred, with Sorg hum defending his universal integrity as a statesman and diplomat.
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George Washington
Sorghum
Evolution Two Ways in a Field of Debate
A satirical exchange features Senator Sorghum mocking evolution remarks. He quips about awakening a man from a monkey and a nun turning a monkey into a believer, framing the debate with dry humor.
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Parward
Senator Sorghum
Going to Extremes in the Kitchen Temperament
A humorous dialogue notes volatile temperaments of cooks with quips about unpredictable dishes ranging from angel cake to devil’s food, reflecting kitchen tensions and mischief.
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Devi
Two Chic Aprons in One Pattern
Novel aprons shown with halter necks and triangle skirts offer full coverage for house dresses. Pattern 9171 comes in small, medium, large with apron A and B yardage needs listed. Send 12 cents for this pattern to the Sewing Circle Pattern Department in New York.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Eighteenth Street
New York
N. Y
Homesick remark sparks barnyard memory during tearful exchange
A man bursts into tears after a jab about being raised in a barn triggers his homesickness. The other speaker then consoles him, noting the hurtful line and the emotional impact of the memory.
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Nnn
Two of a Kind in a Morning Exchange
A playful dialogue captures a cheerful morning exchange between two women named Mary and another unnamed speaker. The tone is light hearted and humorous as they compliment each other and share a lively greeting.
Shipshape Quip Sparks Backseat Steering Jibe
Senator Sorghum jokes about steering the ship of state and resisting back-seat driving as he declines to offer unsolicited guidance, saying he will help if asked.
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Ship of State
Senator Sorghum
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