Fourth of July drama at Gunnock ranch frontier town
In a South desert town a Fourth of July celebration unfolds as Jane Van Tambel arrives to learn her father Gus Van Tambel, owner of Gunnock ranch, is feared for ruthless deeds. Denison, a champion horseman hidden by McCrossen and a staged rodeo, avoids disaster but earns suspicion. Jane encounters Denison, learns of family conflict, and Dr Carpy reveals the ranch owner’s unscrupulous reputation.
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Gus van Tambel
Gunnock Ranch
Dr Carpy
Henry Sandy
Or Circle Dot Ranch
Dave McCrossen
Gunlock
Bill Denison
McCrossen
Denison
Stranger
van Tambel
Jane
Medicine Bend
Cat
Sleepy A
Justifind
Riz
Ned McCrossen
Gunlock Ranch
Gunlock Hills
Gunstock
Gunlock Indian Reservation
Jane Learns a Stranger Guides Her Through Wild Hills
Jane continues to Gunlock Ranch rides alone seeking peace after a tense night with McCrossen. A silent, calm stranger on the trail questions her direction and hints at shared circus pasts, sparking uneasy curiosity as their exchange hints at danger and past illusions.
Panama's reformed con man turns preacher in Sleepy Cat
Bull and Oscar discuss Big Bill Hayes once a notorious gam bler now nicknamed Panama after fleeing French men. He supposedly found religion and preaches kindly in Sleepy Cat while his past swindling resurfaces in town.
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Bull
Panama
Frisco
Big Bill Hayes
Sleepy Cat
Oscar
Jake
Spotts
Otto
Lady Leahs Prize Mush Brightens New Year
Leah Merwin hosts a New Year visit from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Madison who stop at the farm after snow delays. The Madisons order mush for their chain of meat markets, labeling it Lady Leahs Prize Mush, promising financial relief for the year.
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Leah
Jake Merwin
Tom Madison
Borger
Merwins
Madisons
Madison
Lady Leah
Western Newspaper Union
New Year’s vow to keep the sun moon and stars in thought
Marcia and Jerry in a sleigh vow to pursue broad thoughts beyond daily events. They pledge to avoid small worries and to keep time and space in view. The scene ends with a kiss as bells ring and midnight nears for a world-spanning New Year.
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Marcia
Jerry
Romans Adopt January as Year’s Start in Ancient Times
The Romans began the year in January as early as 251 B.C in honor of Janus the god of beginnings and endings. In the Middle Ages years began on different dates and England fixed January as the first month by Parliament in 1751.
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B.C
Janus
England
New Year's Bells Ringing Through History
Early traditions used bells to announce death and mark the old year. In England muffled bells were rung before midnight and then unwrapped at midnight to sound loudly, signaling the passing of the old year.
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England
Reducing Chimney Loss with a Turn Damper
The article explains the chimney loss in home heating and offers a simple method to maximize useful heat. Move the damper in small 1/16 inch steps toward closed, then fine tune by another 1/16 inch if needed. Mark the optimal position and keep it fixed to lower fuel costs.
Pride and its risks in Ruskin’s view
The passage reflects Ruskin arguing pride lies at the root of major mistakes and that quiet, unassuming actions prevent harm. It contrasts pride with other passions that may yield some good and notes wealth can be lost, leaving worldly comforts as transient as leaves.
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Ruskin
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