Night Train Confrontation and a Desert Plot
Dustin confronts Peyotl about a planned visit by a man named Kane or Keene. A Derringer and forty-one cartridges vanish from Dustin’s desk as tension rises. Dustin contemplates selling the Broken Spur while Spike doubts Peyotl’s judgment and contemplates future outcomes.
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Peyotl
Dustin
Peyot
Sam
Peyott
Kane
Keene
Seco
Dad Kane
Spike Goddard
Spike
Stone and Dustin clash over Edith marriage plot
Crewe recounts Dustin meeting Joe Carr to discuss marriage to Edith. Dustin claims he will end legal action over Soda Springs and unite the two ranch herds if Joe approves. Crewe notes his and Joe’s dislike for Dustin and hints at private talks in the dusk near the corrals.
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Spike
Carr
Dustin
Edith Carr
Joe Carr
Stone
Crewe
Joe
Edith
Carl
Soda Springs
Health Means Charm and Happiness
A vintage advertisement praises health and vitality for women, linking sparkling eyes and clear skin to well being. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for energy and charm, claiming 98 of 100 women report benefit.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Old Joe and Dustin clash over Edith and ranch power
In a tense exchange, Dustin pressures to marry Edith and unite the Hour-glass and Broken Spur. Joe taunts Dustin, recalls cattle losses, and hints at a rival, Colt, who created a device to equalize a crippled rancher with a rustler. Joe also jokes about his kitchen cook and past affairs.
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Joe
Dustin
Edith
Old Joe
Goddard
Colt
Old Jos and the Hour-Glass Cattle Heist
Stone reveals to Frank Crewe that he and Edith located the ore source at the Hour-Glass. Crewe contemplates the consequences while Frank rages about the kitchen skunk threat and Dustin’s warning. The men discuss the share of trouble awaiting those involved.
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Dustin
Edith
Frank Crewe
Jos
Stone
Crewe
Rocket mail attempt ends in explosion off Scarpa
An early 20th century test by German inventor Herr Zucker aimed to send a 30 pound parcel by rocket from Scarpa to Harris. The first firing caused a dull blast wrecking the wooden runway with letters scattered. A second attempt also exploded and surviving letters were given to the Post Office.
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Herr Zucker
Scarpa
Harris
Trusts To Intuition
O. J. Mc Clure, merchandising counsel, told delegates at the Retail Merchants Association of Canada convention in Toronto that women have a more efficient system of thinking. He said women think by intuition and feel sure they are right, but cannot explain why. He claimed men reason yet often concede women are right more often in their conclusions.
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O. J. McClure
Retail Merchants Association of Canada
Toronto
Spanish Bagpipes From Ninth Century Aim For Broadcast
Gaitas and other historic Spanish musical instruments dating to the ninth century will be heard on a forthcoming broadcast showcasing Spain’s ancient sounds. The program highlights traditional wind and string instruments and the culture surrounding them.
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Spain
An ounce of keeping your mouth shut is worth a pound
An aphorism about restraint and prudence, expressing that silence can be more valuable than forcing a response. The saying emphasizes caution in speech rather than confrontation, implying wisdom in restraint.
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Western
Canada
Vicar learns of husband’s death as Mrs Black voices hope
The vicar expresses grief over the death of Mrs Black's husband. She replies with a pointed line that he has indeed departed and she hopes he has gone somewhere she believes he cannot reach.
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Mrs. Black
Tested eczema remedy claims prescription strength relief
An advertisement claims a product named D.D.D. is a physician prescribed eczema remedy for conditions such as eczema acne hives dandruff and ringworm. It says the solution was developed for patients by a physician and is manufactured by Balm makers with trial size guaranteed and instant relief offer through druggists.
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D.D.D
Dennis
Stranger’s remark echoes wedding tensions
A fragment shows a dialogue where one person teases another about marrying Sam Jones, claiming the engagement was foretold and that the bride-to-be pursued him for a year, revealing domestic tension and gossip.
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Hinds &Almond Cream
Mecca
Txa
Mia agoutTice
Phillips
Tores
Genuine Phillips
Phillips Milk
Sam Jones
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