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The Lone Ranger · Episode 834
Wednesday, June 1, 1938
Stonewall Gregory refuses to lease his land to oilmen, but two Easterners trick him into signing a lease. The Lone Ranger intervenes to ensure justice is served. Stonewall Gregory refuses to lease any of his land to oilmen, no matter how much money they offer him! Two Easterners trick Stonewall into leasing the land. Earle Graser, John Todd Ranchers seek new oil wealth, Stonewall refuses oil men access, Plans to protect Stonewall's land, Bentley swindles Stonewall's lease, Lone Ranger uncovers the scheme, Lone Ranger seeks justice for Stonewall crime, blackmail, revenge tense A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty high-o silver, the Lone Ranger. The mysterious phantom figure of the plains was the most daring character ever to ride in the cause of justice during the days of the early western United States. He fought crime without thought of danger. He brought law and order to a country where the standard of right was might. And now, another thrilling adventure comes to life. The Lone Ranger rides again. Vast fortunes were made in the new Te…
Cavalcade of America · Episode 128
Wednesday, March 30, 1938
The episode explores the life of Charlotte Cushman, America's first great actress, highlighting her determination to support her family through her singing and acting career. As she rises to prominence, her struggles with her voice and the pressures of performance begin to take a toll. Sponsor message, Charlotte dreams of the stage, The city celebrates her talent, Charlotte faces a career crisis, Charlotte's success in New York, A poignant farewell performance, Charlotte's legacy endures, Columbia Broadcasting System romance, survival, psychological tense The Cavalcade of America, presented by DuPont. This evening, the DuPont Cavalcade presents the story of Charlotte Cushman, America's first great actress. Through her pioneering efforts in the early theater of this country, the drama received an impetus that carried it to a foremost place in the standard of American culture. You'll enjoy the story of chemistry at the close of our broadcast tonight. It's about perfumes and aromatics. You might think, for instance, that 10 tons of violets would mak…
Cavalcade of America · Episode 136
Wednesday, May 25, 1938
The episode explores the evolution of childcare in the United States, highlighting organizations dedicated to improving childcare methods and understanding juvenile needs. It begins with the historical context of orphaned children following a massacre in Louisiana. Sponsor message, Explore child care origins, Struggle for better living conditions, Establish institutions for children, Debate national child welfare program, Improvements in childcare standards, Celebrate child welfare achievements, Columbia Broadcasting System A Cavalcade of America presented by DuPont. This evening the DuPont Cavalcade brings you a story of the growth of childcare in the United States through organizations that are striving to improve childcare methods and reach a better understanding of juvenile needs. Now that fine weather has arrived you're driving your car more than ever and you want to have it looking its best. Having developed the colorful durable finishes Duco and Dulux now used on most automobiles, DuPont chemists made a scie…
