Dual wills at King Cole Ranch spark fatal mystery
Ann Lee and Cole Cody arrive to learn Old Early Bill Cole left two identical wills granting the King Cole Ranch to each. A gunshot ended his life as they discover two keys fitting different locks on a black iron box. Inside, two envelopes hold five hundred dollars each and letters directing payment to Doc Joe and the Judge for a lost bet.
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King Cole Ranch
Ann Lee
Cole Cody
Early Bill Cole
Ann
Cole
Old Bill
Doc Joe
Early Bill Cole’s strange will stirs suspicions at Bald Eagle
Cal Roundtree recalls Early Bill Cole's clear head and wild last acts as Bucktooth Jenkins lies wounded after a failed stage robbery. Bucktooth carried ten thousand dollars for Early Bill, and rifts form over who learned of the money and why. Rance Waldron eyed with suspicion as Cody and Cal discuss the ranch, a buckboard ride, and looming danger.
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Cal Roundtree
Bill Cole
Cole Cody
Bill
Miss Ann
Will
Bucktooth Jenkins
Jenkins
Bald Eagle
Bucktooth
Cal
Tilton
Rance Waldron Hombre
Waldron
Johnny
Old Bill
Cody
Cody and Porfirio Take a Buckboard Ride to the Valley
Mount Dora's scene unfolds with Porfirio Lopez visiting Cole Cody and Cal Roundtree at the ranch. Porfirio plans to honor a grave, investigate Early Bill’s shooting, and perhaps stay awhile. Cal and Cody discuss Porfirio’s role, then ride out with two young horses toward a sunlit valley. Cody’s frail mood shadows the day as he eyes Ann Lee with concern.
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Cody
Porfirio
Cal Roundtree
Amigo Cole Cody
Senor
Beef Cole
Cabrone
Bill
Cal
Cole Cody
Porfirio Lopez
Blue Mountains
Ranch
Roundtree
Ann Lee
Night Watcher Exposes Rance Waldron's Secret Ride
Aunt Jenifer, spying from an oak, follows a suspicious night exit as Rance Waldron flees with an injured companion and horses hidden nearby. Ann Lee dreams, while Cole Cody and the others endure a tense, distrustful evening in the house.
Sugar saver cookies and warm beverages on winter menu
The article describes a winter menu with pork kidneys and scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, desserts, and beverages. It presents recipes for Cranberry Fingers, Orange Drop Cookies, Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies, and Honey Spice Cupcakes with Royal Honey Icing, plus notes on using tea coffee and cocoa. It ends with a puzzled query and a request for self addressed envelopes.
Girl’s rayon outfit promises durable daily wear
A school dress pattern offers a long wear jump outfit for girls. The description emphasizes graceful shaping and rayon fabric for everyday use.
Handy kitchen hints for better baking outcomes
Sift sugar or flour before measuring for accuracy. In cake mixing add dry ingredients in stages, alternating with wet, ending with dry. Beat muffins just enough to blend. Grease tins with a pan coat made from shortening and flour to prevent sticking. Do not overheat.
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Union
South En Esplaines Street
Chicago
Lynn
Trivia questions on U S flag and states
The questions ask the year Congress fixed flag stripes at 13 and inquire the green coloring matter of plants, the number of Confederate states, the state known as the Mother of Presidents, and the only New England state without a coastal area.
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Congress
Confederacy
New England
Camel Cigarettes Advertise for Sailors in Uniform
The ad touts Camels as the Navy’s favorite cigarette with men in all branches. It notes the best gift is a Camel carton to send to service members anywhere, citing actual service store sales. It mentions 1818 as the year and discusses terms like god-sailors with a Navy audience.
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Army
Marines
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
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Perry-Morse Seed Co
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San Francisco
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Federal Razor Blade CO
New York
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