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A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo, Silver, the Lone Ranger. The faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the masked rider of the plains, led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. The stories of his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness, have come down to us through the generations. And nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling day…

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Synopsis

In the episode Forced Sale, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto ride into Leadville, a town on the edge of the Tomahawk Basin, where trouble is brewing. After a violent confrontation between rancher Ben Steele and a group of unruly cowhands led by the brutish Wolf, tensions reach a boiling point. Steele, determined to rid himself of the troublemakers, fires them, but Wolf vows revenge, threatening to retaliate against Steele and anyone who stands with him.

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Brace Beemer

F

Frank Russell

Jay Michael

J

John Todd

P

Paul Hughes

R

Rollon Parker

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  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

TheLoneRanger42-03-181428ForcedSale.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1428

Forced Sale

Wednesday, March 18, 1942 · 28:17

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1428

Forced Sale

Wednesday, March 18, 1942 · 28:17

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate a gang of outlaws led by Wolf, who are threatening a rancher after being fired. The stakes rise as the rancher's daughter is kidnapped, forcing the masked hero to act quickly.

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