Filly Flicka Inspires a Change on Wyoming Ranch
Ken McLaughlin chooses Flicka the Rocket filly over yearlings, angering his father while his mother advocates the loaned colt. Flicka’s daring jumps lead to injuries and reality tests Ken’s progress as Gus remarks the filly mirrors her dam.
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Wyoming
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Flicka's Fate Tests Ken and Family Ties
Nell cleans up the garden boxes while Ken confronts the idea Flicka might be loco. He vows to keep Flicka, but Rob mocks him and Nell contends with family pressure as Ken, downcast, faces a summer of watching the mare and learning hard truths.
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Flicka and Ken Bond Over a Lone Wolf Fill
In a scene from a rural home, Rob McLaughlin evaluates Flicka the sick filly with Ken and Nell nearby. Ken declares Flicka a Lone Wolf, while Rob contemplates training starting with building trust as the filly heals. The moment deepens Ken’s sense of purpose in helping Flicka recover. The chapter ends with guiding words about becoming Flicka’s world.
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Kennie
Ken
Flicka
Rob
Nell
Becket
Ken Hald
Chinese cadets train for air war against Japan
In Arizona Thunderbird field a new Chinese air force program trains hundreds of pilots under United States officers. Cadets gain combat experience from Southern China and learn English aviation terms, preparing for future battles with capable fighter planes and bombers.
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Mexico’s Corridos and a Diplomatic Ranger
Delos Wheeler Lovelace profiles Dr Francisco Castillo Najera Mexico’s ambassador to Washington a surgeon and author famed for stylizing corridos he writes about kidnapings floods and love. The piece sketches his career travels language prowess and a large family while noting his late dinners and lively after-dinner bridge games.
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New York College Professor Predicts Rain Favors Tojo War Plan
Dr John Hastings of City College, noted for mapping all 48 states, argues weather will aid Japan in wartime. He cites heavy rainfall and clouds in Japan, aligning with the U S Weather Bureau chief. Hastings also critiques Hitler and notes a paper shortage affecting map-making.
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John Hastings
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Thrifty bedside tables from Book 7 offer ideas
Note describes bedside tables from Book 7 with 31 additional thrifty home making ideas and mentions Book 2 containing an alphabet for monograms. It states price of 150 cents each and invites readers to send their over to.
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