Smoky Years of Dusty King and Bill Roper Clash
In the West Alan Le May portrays Dusty King killed by rival Ben Thorpe. Adopting son Bill Roper vows vengeance despite Jody Gordon and her father opposing him. Roper’s raids rout Thorpe’s Texas holdings, then Montana confrontations unfold with Walk Lasham aiding Thorpe as Harnish and Tex Long join to oppose Roper.
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Dusty King
Lew Gordon
King
Ben Thorpe
Bill Roper
Jody Gordon
Roper
Thorpe
Texas
Montana
Jody
Lasham
Rustler
Lee* Harnish
Tex Long
Tex
Long
Howdy
Bill
Dave Shannon
Hat Crick Tommy
Pierce
Lee Harnish
Miles City
Lew. Gordon
Ogallala
Dad
Len . Gordon
Ben. Thorpe
Dodge
King Gordon
Dodge City
Colorado
Lew Gor
Wild bunch leaders reunite to threaten Roper’s Texas work
The assembled horsemen converge at Fork Creek to confront Bill Roper. A letter from Jody Gordon shakes him as he plans a counterstrike to stop Lasham and Thorpe from rebuilding their base, while the Gros Ventre Sioux figure in broader Indian country.
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Wild Bunch
Bill Roper
Texas
Dodge
Cleve Tanner
Ben Thorpe
Roper
Rendezvous
Fork Creek
Miles City
Lasham
Lee Harnish
Aetter
Jody Gordon
Canada
Tex
Long
Iron Dog
Gros
Ventre
Indian Wars Threaten Montana Frontier Food Crisis
In a tense Montana cabin, leaders debate arming bands of Indians to avert famine as 20 to 30 thousand head of cattle may be moved south. The plan hinges on feeding the tribes and controlling a looming war as Iron Dog camps on the Milk River with seven or eight bands.
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Dave Shannon
Roper
Lasham
Iron Dog
Bill ‘Roper
Ron Dog
Milk River
Tex Long
The Raid Plans Rally a Wild Outlaw Band
Roper and a band of young rustlers plot a bold winter raid that dwarfs Texas raids, aiming to ride out at once toward Red Horse Springs and Ogallala. Jody Gordon’s urgent letter spurs Bill Roper to push the group into action tonight.
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Son
Ogallala
Roper
Pierce
Red Horse Springs
Hamish
Bill
Farm Topics Lew Gordon’s family faces mounting losses
Lew Gordon returns home from Miles City to warn Jody of worsening fortunes as government contracts slip to Dodge City rivals. The story follows tightening finances at Gordon enterprises and a mysterious report from a Dodge City rider as tensions rise in the ranch.
Agriculture in Industry by Florence C Weed
The humble bean becomes a major crop and industrial feedstock. The 1940 soybean crop reaches 80 million bushels with oil largely used for oleomargarine and diverse products from plastics to paints. Processing facilities expand as new uses multiply in textiles, paper, and automotive components.
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Midwest
River Rouge
Household tips for efficient cleaning and serving
Practical advice on using soap in bags for washing clothes and dipping fish in boiling water to aid scaling. Emphasizes serving hot foods on hot dishes and cold foods on chilled dishes to improve taste and presentation.
Silent Hatred
A reflective aphorism discusses hatred and virtue, noting the paradoxes of silence and opinion in human conduct. The quote attributes the sentiment to Jean Paul Richter and invites contemplation of restraint versus outspoken malice.
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Jean Paul Richter
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Alan LE May
W.N. U
Monewere
Lée Harnish
Oper
Harnish
By E. W. Neasham
Extension Dairymas
Louisiana State University
Florence C. Weed
Venient
Martin
Hotel Martin
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