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fiery horse to the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty high old silver, the Lone Ranger. The pioneers who first settled the western United States fought outlaws and hostile Indians to protect their new homes. They accepted gun law as a natural thing and even the most honest ranchers prided themselves on the quickness of their draw. It was the masked rider of the plains who made them realize that there could be no peace and security on the frontier until law and orde…

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In Fight Over Government Beef Contract, the Old West is alive with tension as ranchers Bert Walker and Dan Bowman find themselves embroiled in a bitter dispute over a government beef contract. The episode opens with the Lone Ranger riding through the dust of the frontier, a symbol of justice in a lawless land. The stakes are high for both men, as losing their share of the contract could spell disaster for their livelihoods. Walker, fueled by anger and suspicion, confronts Bowman in Wolf Snyder's cafe, setting the stage for a violent showdown.

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The Lone Ranger, Episode 971

Fight Over Government Beef Contract

Monday, April 17, 1939 · 29:40

The Lone Ranger, Episode 971

Fight Over Government Beef Contract

Monday, April 17, 1939 · 29:40

Summary

The Lone Ranger intervenes in a violent confrontation between rival ranchers over a government beef contract. As tensions rise, the masked hero must navigate deceit and danger to restore order.

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