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Just mail your name and address on a postcard to General Mills Box 3, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Second, start now to save Rainbow Premium Coupons. You'll find them on the box-topped-of-all General Mills series. They're on Wheaties, Cheerios, Bricks, Kits, Sugar Jets, and the Betty Crocker Pick-A-Pass. With his faithful Indian companion puzzle, the daring and resourceful Masked Rider of the Plains led the fight for law and order in the early Western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past, come a thundering who speaks of the Great War of Silver! The lone ranger rides again! Come on, Silver! Let's go, big fellow! I am Silver! The lone ranger's nephew, Dan Reed, and his faithful Indian companion puzzle rode into Collins' corner to do some trading at the General Store. When they saw a number of people assembled near the state court's terminal, they realized that the Westbound were due to arrive. Interest seemed to be focused on a fine-looking elderly man. His name was Elizabeth Whitcombe. There were two lords with a Tom. I didn't write to him like this. How old were you then? Boys, I told you all I know about Tom. He was in jail when the war ended, and I'd reckoned he'd been there for a good many years if I didn't just happen to have a little cash. Now I've got to get back to my ranch and pick things up. Tom will be coming home in a week or so. Wait around, Amos. Maybe there'll be a letter from Tom for you. Maybe so! Let's get over by the stage. Did you hear what that man said about his son? He was in jail when the war ended. He thought most of the prisoners were released. Except the really bad ones. Mr. Whitcombe's son was jailed for something serious. I don't see how he could get him out with money. Who's driving with a Tom? Who's driving with a Tom? It's my boy. How do you get him out with a Tom? It's only a few days to go. I think it's about a while. We'll go back to the camp now, then. Wait until his things go stopped. I want to watch Tom and his father. Tom, it's Tom. Hello, dad. Tom and his dad. Come on. All right, I'll see you after, son. Let's go on. Sam, how'd you make it to Whitcombe? To Whitcombe? It's only a few days to give your friend the money to get you out of prison. Money? Prison? Sure. Ricky Sanders. Didn't he the one who got you out? How'd he do it to Whitcombe? Dad, I wasn't in prison. You weren't? I don't know anyone named Ricky Sanders, but Tom was mustered out three weeks ago. He took me all this time to get here. Did you give someone money? Yes. Yes, Tom, I did. Tell me about it, dad. Give me all of it, too. Dan Reed and Pujo were frankly curious. They lingered near Tom and his father, pretending to repack their saddlebags while they listened to Amos Whitcombe's story. Then they rode to a nearby camp where the lone ranger was waiting. Dan Reed told what they had learned. Oh, someone named Sanders called on Amos Whitcombe and told him his son was in an army prison. Right, that was a lie. Tom wasn't in jail. How much did Whitcombe pay the man? $2,000. It was all he had. Tom didn't know anyone named Sanders? No, sir. I'm surprised anyone would trust this ranger that much money. Well, that's just what Tom said. But Mr. Whitcombe said Ricky Sanders knew so much about Tom. He claimed that they'd been soldiers together. There couldn't be any doubt about them being friends. All right, come on. All right, too. Well, the forces would get a claim for the gewoon Tom remained in the camp while Dan Reed rode with a masked man of a flying W, A small ranch owned by Amos Whitcombe. In the meantime, Ricky Sanders was miles away in the town of Carsonville. He rode up to a small white crow. This wounded slapped us on his army uniform and wrapped him on the door. How you doing, man? I'm looking for Charles Denton's home. This is where he lives. Well, he works for your sister, Barbara. Yes, but what about time? You must have brought news. Is your mother at home? Yes. Who is your Barbara? Mother, you'd better come here. May I step in? Oh, yes, of course. Mother, it's those of those times. Well, Mrs. Denton, he asked me to come here. He thought maybe he'd be able to help her. What did he want? Have you heard from him recently? Not for the past two months. Oh, and you didn't know? Didn't know what? Your son's in prison. Prison? Oh, no, not so. He wouldn't do anything wrong. It's the military prison, Mr. Denton. I think something can be done. That's why I came here. You see, money's spent in the right place to do a lot of things. I have some money, but not enough. You mean you can ride someone? It's a great risk. If I was found out, I'd be shocked. We have some money saved. Look how much you need. It'll take quite a bit. At least $1,000. I have a few hundred of my own, and I'm willing to spend everything. In the meantime, Dan Reed and the Lone Ranger reach the Whitcombe home. At first, Amos and his son were surprised and full of questions about the mask. But in a few moments, the Lone Ranger convinced them of his sincerity and explained, Dan Reed might have had a partner. Now, think hard, Amos. Were there any strangers in town asking questions about your son? Well, just Mr. Appledy. But he was a fine, soft-spoken white-haired old gent. He traveled to the States making a record of Texas fighting men. Did he ask questions about me? Just your name and regiment, that's all, Tom. He wasn't a bit curious about you. We spent most of the time talking about Hank Denton. Well, who is he? Hank lived in Carsonville. He got killed about eight years ago fighting Indians. He was more interested in Hank's family. His widow and his daughter Barbara and Hank's boy. Who? Carl Denton. He's been in the Army family, Tom. Well, have you returned? Yeah, he had me up to a couple of days ago. But thanks for the information, Amos. Come on, Dan. We'll get Tara and go to Carsonville. Good night, Amos. Good night, Amos. Tom, I have an idea. What is it, Dad? That masked man is looking for Sandy. You go tell the sheriff that he'd better get on the trail of the masked man. Maybe he'll lead us to that cook. And we can get back my $2,000. Teddy was going to call a Mrs. Denton in Carsonville. Tell the sheriff that. Accompanied by Tato, the old ranger and Dan maintained a steady pace throughout the night toward the town of Carsonville. After some delay in preparations, the sheriff set out for the same destination. It was morning when the masked man called it Mrs. Denton's home. He introduced himself as a friend of Amos Whitcombe. Has a man named Applegate been here? Oh, yes, yes, indeed. Mrs. Denton, what did he talk about? Oh, he asked a lot of things about my husband. He's going to put Hank in a book, an assistant book. He's going to tell all about Dad and his fight with the Indians. Did Mr. Applegate tell you where he was going from here? I think he planned to go to Rocky Springs. He asked a lot of questions about Kit Lambert. Kit Lambert? Is he a soldier? Yes. Has he returned from the war? No, he hasn't. Father hasn't heard from him in months. Oh, I'm so sorry for Joe. He doesn't know whether his boy is alive or dead. I guess Mr. Applegate isn't the man I want. I'm looking for a younger fellow. He called himself Rick Tander. Oh, what about him? Has he been here? Why do you want to know? Did he say he was a friend of your son, Mrs. Denton? Did he offer to, well, let us say, to help your son? I don't care to talk about it. I'll find out. Howdy, Miss Barbara. I hear. What are you doing in Carson, dear? I'm here looking for a masked man. There he is. I want you, Mrs. We'll continue our lone ranger adventure in just a moment. All over the country, on every direction How you, how you do it is a question And you want to have a happy people have to say It is for all we need Thank you, thank you, thank you And I'll say, oh, hey, oh Take champions down south. They sure enough know about Wheatley, The Southland's favorite Wheatley fan Is New Deal, known as Stan the Man Because when he swings his mighty bat He nearly knocks that baseball flat Another Southland pride and joy Is Bobby Lane, a Wheatley boy Because when he starts to turn on steam He's sure a one-man football team Just ask Stan New Deal or Bobby Lane They know the secret of Wheatley's energy There's a whole kernel of wheat In every Wheatley's plate Sweetie, breakfast of champions It's for each of your Wheatley fans And you'll see them soon to do When I wake up Now to continue When Tom Whitcomb told the sheriff About the mask man's interest in Rick Sanders The sheriff was convinced that Sanders hadn't accomplished He went to Carsonville and caught up To the lone ranger in the home of Mrs. Denton Yes, I don't understand Is this man an outlaw? Now, put down your gun I've got to leave Carsonville in a hurry Oh, no, you don't I'm holding you If I haven't time to argue with me I'll have to take that gun Or you You'll leave it beside your horse Looking for nothing Come back here Come back, I tell you I want to talk to you Don't do that It was after dark When the lone ranger and cobble Reached Bill Lambert's house On a small ranch near Rocky Springs I thought you'd take the horses around In the rear of the house And see if you can find some water for them No, you do it I'm coming Dan, you might as well stay with me The lone ranger had no way of knowing That the one man in the house Was not Bill Lambert But actually the individual called Applegate Yes, well Mask Are you Bill Lambert? What if I am? What does that mask mean? If you're Bill Lambert I want to talk to you About a man named Applegate The younger man who calls himself Rick Tender Why are you making these inquiries? Right, can you step inside? Thanks, come on, Dan Oh, this is Dan Reed Howdy Glad you know you, Mr Lambert Don't use asking your name If you wanted it known You wouldn't wear that mask That's right Oh, sit down Thanks No, what's this about a couple of cooks? Applegate and Tender work together Applegate pretends to be an historian And asks questions about people in the West Then Tender uses the information to get cash How? When Applegate talked to Mrs Desson He learned a lot about his son, Kit With those facts, Rick Tender can come here And make you believe that he was a close friend Of your son in the Army He'll tell you Kit's in prison And needs money to get out He'll take cash from you On the promise of getting your son out of trouble If he does, perhaps we can trap him And get back the money he stole from Amos Whitcombe And Mrs Desson But how? Well, he'll tell you Kit needs money Now, draw him out as far as you can Then call your son My son? But he... This young fellow Dan Reed will pose as your son So have him come in from the back room And then we'll trap Tender This lad looks a little young To take the part of a soldier Get home from the war Whatever, many young soldiers in the Army Well, your plan sounds like a good one If Sanders is telling the truth And really knows your son You'll call our bluff when Dan walks in With me in the other room I don't understand why you're interested in this Are you alarming? Not exactly But that mask The mask means the same thing to me As a badge means to the Sheriff Have you told the Sheriff of your suspicions? No Why not? Well, there hasn't been time Those troops have been working west I had to travel fast to get one jump ahead of them Now, when they catch up, we'll have them I think they've caught him I see a couple of policemen out in the front One of them's wearing the uniform They're traveling together now Will you cooperate to trap the Michelambres? Come with me, Dan, we'll go to the other room Tell you where you are What's the matter with you? You heard me? Those men will be here in a couple of seconds Can you stand right there and wait for them Or I'll blow your head off It was one of a few times in his life that the Lone Ranger was taken completely by surprise The old man held his gun directly on Dan Reed His miles manner gave way to the merciless expression of a killer The Lone Ranger said more similar He didn't care to risk Dan's life by trying to draw a gun Hey, what's going on? Get your gun, Rick What's this mean? Rick, cover Lambert Get him up, Lambert The Lone Ranger realized the truth It was Applegate himself and not Joe Lambert who had listened to the plan Get him up, Lambert Good work, Ricky I like someone who can act quick You, Lambert Stand over with the masked man and the kid That must be Applegate Yes, man What a little late and realized Applegate? That old savvy Why the gunplay? Who's the masked man? Why are you holding the gun on you? Don't save the question There's a bank open, Rick Sure, I told you to be open on a Saturday night Lambert has a thousand dollars in his pocket Dig it out, Lambert We can use it Hey, but that man... I said dig You're handed to Ricky You'd better do what he says, Lambert Here, thanks, Lambert What kind of a deal is this there for a game? Who are these two? These two know all about our little game The thing I waited here while you two went to the bank Your masked get-miss took me for Lambert and told me all about his team that trapped the two of us I'll rip that mask off and see who he holds Hold it Don't get within reach and distance of him, Rick I've been watching his eyes He's just waiting for a chance And I'm raised fast-moving You don't know my son I only realize the truth He's probably not in jail at all, Lambert As it are, he'll be home in a few days Rick, take Lambert's gun Now take the boys' neck Step on your step now Don't get between me and that masked man I'm not odd I'll make sure Well, anything on him? No Now, keep a shop watch on those two I'll deal with the masked man Why don't you come and get my gun? I know all the tricks, mister I'll not get close so you can grab me Now, damn you, draw those guns real slow If either of you make a fast move, you'll get the first shot Do as he says, then Take my gun And make sure you don't step between me and the masked man I'd rather be shopping through this Yeah, that's it, Dan Take the guns, Rick All right, give him here, kid But he's too hard-wired Now I'll take his mask or whatever No, no, not yet, Rick You've got a friend outside He'll have to wear the mask when he calls his friend in here A friend? Yes, an Indian He doesn't back with their horses You go to the back window and call him in here And if I don't My gun's got Dan under the tie Let the cook shoot me I'm not afraid No, that won't help, Dan All right, I'll call the Indian Ricky, you keep Lambert and the boy covered I'll go with the masked man Now, go over to that back window, mister Open it Shall I call the Indian now? Yeah, and remember My gun's right on your back Just tell him to come in here I'll call the Indian Go to the old man What's that? It's an Indian name Tell him to come around to the front door I'll walk him in here Anything else? Stand right over there next to Dan and Lambert There's the Indian coming in here I'll cover him as soon as he comes through the door We'll line him up with the others And they're going to kill all of us in cold blood Sorry, Lambert, but that's how it has to be Oh, let's get it over with, everybody I'll make sure to see what's back of that man Open that door and see if you can see the red skin Right What? There he is in the back Here Dan, down Tunnel fired as he came from the bedroom One of his bullets struck Applegate's arm Rick, turn quickly Rick, you... No, you won't Those rings received the opportunity to charge Before the younger clerk's fire The masked man's fist shot off while Lambert leased at Applegate There's the door I've got Applegate and we've got guns You cover both hooks That does it Get up, tenders On your feet Get up, sir Thanks, Dan You can try, Kelly We sure showed these two My arm My arm is hurt We'll patch that up before we call you Stand over there against the walls I think that... We're going to have Applegate Something happened to your white hair During this couple A couple? Look, why you... Oh, a wig, huh? He's not an old man at all He's young enough to spend many years in prison Oh, listen, let me talk Let me and Sanders get away We'll give you the cash we took That cash goes back to the people who gave it to you That you're not going to get away for returning it That's that Indian having to come into the bedroom Winner with that, eh? Oh, yes, that was lucky It wasn't a Sanders Open, Lambert Right Mapping of luck You speak in Indian You tell Connell Come that way With gun ready Applegate, you're full You let the masked man put it over on you All right, come on I've got the cover It's the shadow Ben Gilbert, too old All right, get those hands up I meet you with a mask Looks like I got here just in time, I landed You're just in time to take charge of a couple of coyotes But that masked man isn't one of them Why do you want me, sir? For being in cahoots with Rick Sanders Ben, don't act like a jughead You've been here a minute ago You'd have seen them working cahoots Hm? There's Rick Sanders And the bruises on his face came from the masked man's fist And what's more All right, all right, take over, sir The bruises are yours Come along, Ben Yes, sir All right Hey, wait Well, now, take it easy, Ben Just keep your guns steady Till I finish loping these two Well, I guess the masked man must be all right If he takes that That's the masked man He said the mask meant to him What a bad mentor he has And that ties right in With what I was suspecting about the masked man You heard suspicions about him? Yep I suspect that he's the lone ranger Oh, sir A copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated Is produced by Tango Campbell Muir Incorporated The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer Your announcer Fred Koy Listen to the Lone Ranger brought to you By special recording Mondays through Fridays At this same time