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Fiery horse with the speed of light, the cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo, Silver, the Lone Ranger. 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 days of yesteryear. From…

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Synopsis

In The Beaded Holster, the story begins with Dan Reid, the young nephew of the Lone Ranger, who is eager to prove himself. While in the small mining town of Spearhead, he stumbles upon a striking beaded belt at the Rainbow Cafe. Despite its high price, Dan's determination leads him to purchase the belt, unaware that it holds a secret map to stolen gold from a notorious robbery committed years ago.

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Al Hodge

Brace Beemer

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John Todd

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Ep 1723 · Friday, February 4, 1944 · 29:24

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Ep 1510 · Friday, September 25, 1942 · 29:33

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Ep 1617 · Wednesday, June 2, 1943 · 28:10

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An adopted son tries to convince his father that his natural son is evil, leading to a violent confrontation. The Lone Ranger intervenes, but the true danger lies in the adopted son's deceitful intentions.

Ep 1671 · Wednesday, October 6, 1943 · 28:00

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In the dry town of Greenville, Barnaby Boggs arrives promising to bring rain, despite warnings from the Lone Ranger. As the townsfolk grow desperate, they must decide whether to trust Boggs's dubious claims.

Ep 1732 · Friday, February 25, 1944 · 29:42

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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).

TheLoneRanger43-01-151558TheBeadedHolster.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1558

The Beaded Holster

Friday, January 15, 1943 · 29:16

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1558

The Beaded Holster

Friday, January 15, 1943 · 29:16

Summary

Dan Reid buys a beaded belt that turns out to hold a map to stolen gold, leading the Lone Ranger and Tonto on a thrilling adventure to uncover the truth.

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Ep 1542 · Wednesday, December 9, 1942 · 29:17

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Double Exposure

The Lone Ranger and Tonto track a gang of stagecoach robbers who steal harnesses, suspecting a connection to cattle rustlers. They race against time to uncover the truth and bring the criminals to justice.

Ep 1521 · Wednesday, October 21, 1942 · 28:09

That night in history

Headlines

  • 1943 — World War II: The Soviet counter-offensive at Voronezh begins.
  • 1943 — The Pentagon is dedicated in Arlington County, Virginia.

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