Ken Chooses Rocket Filly for First Colt on Wyoming Ranch
On a Wyoming ranch, ten year old Ken McLaughlin longs for a colt. His father Rob doubts Rocket’s untamable line but his mother Nell encourages the risk. Ken announces he will take Rocket’s filly, despite his father’s disapproval, as the family debates the right horse to trust and train.
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Flicka the Wild Mare Wins Ken's Determination
Ken insists on keeping Flicka after a brutal roundup with his father McLaughlin. The filly shows speed and grit as she dodges captivity and flees to rejoin the band, leaving Ken resolved to pursue her no matter the cost.
Axes Against the Axis Forge Giant Spruce Loggers
Canadian lumberjacks rush a war time goal to cut 200000000 feet of airplane spruce for bombers. The 100 ton spruce colossi reach 250 feet as crews endure brutal work and burnout after three months. Two man teams led by Jack Crosse and Ollie Brackees split giant logs while others like Tony Varga of Hungarian origin embody the diverse woodsmen enlisted in this massive project.
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Jack Crosse
Ollie Brackees
Tony Varga
Uncle Phil Says Aboard Social Wit And Wisdom
Quoted remarks present a humorous string of maxims on bread and waters life pessimism temper and silence. The speaker notes the distinction between old fools and young idiots with time and the idea a sleeper on a train may awaken famous.
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