Prairie Guns: Jerry Donovan Rescues Sue Leonard in Town
Jerry Donovan of Bar-O ranch saves Sue Leonard from drunken advances by Al Grimnel. Grimnel targets Donovan for contempt. With Snowshoe Tooker, Terry rides to town and stops at a hotel run by Dan Gillespie, meeting Sheriff Morgan Hapes and Barrow, linked to the ambush the night before. Sue’s father is dying, prompting a visit to his room.
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Jerry Donovan
Bar-O
Major de Greeét
Willie Andrews
Sue Leonard
al Grimnel
Grimnel
Snowshoe Tooker
Terry
Dan Gillespie
Morgan Hapes
Barrow
Sue
Ying
Gillespie
Donovan
Andrews
Chuck
Iron Trail
de Groodt
Lynch
Tooker
Texas Street
X Guan
Bar-O riders plan exit as turmoil rocks town
After a brutal brawl with Grinnel and Al, Terry Donovan and fellow riders face layoffs, mounting tension, and a decision to flee. Tooker orders payroll paid and talks of leaving town. Donovan accepts a stake for saving stock, while others weigh risk and wonder about De Groodt and sheriff links.
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Lynch
Andrews
Terry
Todker
Major de Groodt
de Groodt
Barlow
Tooker
Donovan
Bar-O
Snowshoe
Grindel
McTague
Peace with radio welcomed by Elmer in letter to Petrillo
The writer, Elmer, greets James Petrillo with relief at news of a three year peace with radio and TV growth, joking about other world events. He urges clarity and hopes for calm in broadcasting, while conveying skepticism about public reaction.
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John L. Lewis
Marshal
Tito
James Caesar
Petrillo
Jimmy
Hitler
Henry Wallace Speech Quotation Sparks Mutual Regard
Henry Wallace extols good sport spirit and offers a deeply touched response in a later speech, referencing a prior exchange. The remark underscores cordiality in political discourse and mutual respect amid a heated public conversation.
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Henry Wallace
Zechariah study and Psalm 24 readings referenced
A fragmentary lesson note discusses Zechariah background and Psalm 24 guidance. It urges cleansing from idolatry to rebuild the temple and seek God’s turn against foes, citing scattered chapter and verse references for study.
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Zechariah
Vanishing Americanisms and a Car Cost Quip
A jumble of clipped phrases notes changing phrases and dining remarks. It mentions General MacArthur flirting with a presidential run and a reference to Zechariah about exaltation and sin, noting a newspaper tone of casual aside and civic humor.
When they take my seat for their garden tools
A brief note describes someone reclaiming a chair left by others to make space for garden tools. The tone hints at a domestic or outdoor setting with a small social friction over seating and storage. No additional individuals or organizations are named in the accessible text.
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Prairie Guns
Chapter
Grinnel
Shen
Donovari
Gats Bokly
Willie
Calder Than & Gambler
Wiklie
Fes
Bar-O' Men
James Caesar Petrillo
Jabez
James
Elmer
The
Eading
Pai
MacArthur
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