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fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust in the hearty Hi-Yo Silver, the Lone Ranger. When the western United States was first opened to settlers and the wagon trains pushed west to the Mississippi, the pioneers were faced with many dangers. Outlaws and hostile Indians roamed the territory. The country was rough and the trails were poorly marked. Without the help of the massed rider of the plains, many of the immigrants would never have reached their destination.…

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Synopsis

In Wagon Trail Without Guides, the Lone Ranger rides into action to assist a wagon train led by Jason Barker, who is determined to reach Meadville despite the dangers that lie ahead. The pioneers are confronted with the harsh realities of the wild West, where outlaws and hostile Indians threaten their journey. When Barker decides to dismiss his guides, believing they are trying to trick him, he sets off a chain of events that could jeopardize the safety of the entire wagon train.

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Brace Beemer

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Earle Graser

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_LoneRanger_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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The Lone Ranger, Episode 1036

Wagon Trail Without Guides

Friday, September 15, 1939 · 29:50

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1036

Wagon Trail Without Guides

Friday, September 15, 1939 · 29:50

Summary

The Lone Ranger helps a wagon train led by Jason Barker navigate dangerous territory filled with potential threats from outlaws and hostile Indians. When Barker dismisses his guides, he unknowingly puts the entire group at risk.

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