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Recording General Mills, makers of Cheerios the Oak Cereal Ready to Eat and Wheaties Breakfast of Champions presents the Lone Ranger, A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and the haughty high O Silver. The Lone Ranger. With his faithful Indian companion Toto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the Plains, led the fight for law and order in the early Western United States. 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 out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. Let's go big fellow. Are you still away?
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So in the ring you kids beware he dynamite because he knows he's got go power from Cheerios. Yes, he's got go power. There he goes. He's feeling his Cheerios. Cheerios. Cheerios. And so will you once you're eating Cheerios. Every breakfast you say the Cheerios taste simply wonderful too. They're already cooked, shaped like little round O's and just full of good toasted old flavor. Pour out a big bowlful, add fresh milk and pitch in. You can almost feel the go power for a Cheerios breakfast is one of the finest ways you can get the vitamins, proteins and minerals your body needs. A bowl of Cheerios and milk really starts your day right. Helps give you the good red blood, strong bones and muscles. Go power. You'll get it from Cheerios. Try it and folks will say he's feeling his Cheerios. The Lone Ranger and Toto were camped in an isolated spot on the banks of the Missouri river in northeast Kansas. It was sundown when they saw the new riverboat, the Missouri Belle, pass in the middle of the stream on its way from Omaha to St. Louis. Toto, that boat will do more to help build up this part of the country. Look back. A boat. Just as the Missouri Belle passed directly in front of them, the mast men and Indians saw two men appear at the stern of the boat carrying a heavy burden. The deck was deserted and the two men raised the load onto the boat rail, then pushed it into the water. Flailing arms revealed only too plainly what the object was. The man, Taro. They've thrown him into the water. I'm going to swim out to where he fell. The Lone Ranger removed his boots and outer clothing, then, swimming powerfully, reached the center of the stream. He stopped in the wake of the ship's spray, treading water and peering about him. Then he saw the body of a man rise to the surface. Holding the man's head above water with one arm, the Lone Ranger swam back toward the shore. The Lone Ranger and Toto used medicines and instruments from a medical kit to treat the wounded man. Searching his pockets for some identification, they found that he was Major Clay Burton of the United States army on duty in Washington, D.C. oh, sorry. Him Open eyes. Yes. I think he's becoming conscious for Major Burton. Where am I? Who are you? Friends. Don't look so surprised. I wear this mask for personal reasons. We saw them toss you into the water. The packet. The packet. They stole it. Now I remember. Leave still a moment, Major. Please. You are Major Burton, aren't you? Yes. How did you know? You've been unconscious for some time, sir. We presumed to go through your clothing, trying to identify you. In the lining we found these papers. Oh, yes. They didn't need papers. They knew who I was. They, Major? The man with the accent and the blonde one with the raspic voice. You. You can't be an outlaw. You saved me from the river, didn't you, Tahoe And I did. You banished my shoulder. And then Tonto. You said this Indian's name is Tonto? Yes, sir. You have a horse? I have a white horse, Major. His name is Silver. Then you must be. Of course. That's who you are. Before I came west, General Caldwell told me of you. You know the general? We've been privileged to perform certain duties for him and the government in the past. Well, then tell me, is there some way to get word to the army post at Leavenworth? Yes, major. The nearest town is Atchison. We'll be able to send a wire from there, then ride there. Please ask them to intercept the Missouri bell, Major. Just a minute. The river curves in a great arc below here. The boat must travel in almost a semicircle before it reaches Atchison. It arrives there about dawn. It does? Yes. The dock's there for about an hour. If you're willing to try it, sir, we can ride on a straight line across country. Will be in Atchison by the time the boat arrives there. Willing to try? Man, my entire future and the future of this country may depend on it. I'm strong enough to say I have no horse. Silver's a strong one, major. He'll be able to carry us both. Believe me. Otto, get ready to ride at once. If we can intercept those two spies. Spies? Yes. You wonder about that. Well, let me tell you. You can be trusted. And I owe my life to you. It may seem startling, but ever since the war between the north and south, certain foreign powers have figured we're a nation without military strength. I have heard rumors that one or more European nations might invade this country if they were sure our military defenses aren't strong. Those aren't rumors. They're facts. Major Burton told of his mission to all the military posts in the south and southwest. And the posts in the plot plain and mountain territories. I was traveling in civilian clothes, I thought, in great secrecy. I must have been mistaken. I completed my mission and assembled all the military information in a packet Which I carried on my person at all times. I boarded the Missouri Bell in Omaha, was on my way to St. Louis. The major told how he had gone directly to his outside cabin aboard the boat. And how he had remained in his stateroom with the door locked at all times. I intended to get by on the army rations, which I carried in my baggage. But early this evening there was a knock on my cabin door. I wasn't using my own name, as you might imagine. But I thought perhaps it might be the captain or one of the crew. Making inquiries about my remaining in my cabin. I decided to answer the knock. And so I walked to the door. Yes? Who is it? Open the door. Pass. Let me in. I ask, who is it? Me, Majors. I have a message for you. What did you say? Major Burton, it's important. Open the door and let me in. Just a second. Who are you? Why did you call me Major? Put me in. You don't reach for that gun. You're covered. You're a dumb one, Major, opening the door just because I called your name when no one was supposed to know it. What do you want? That packet you're carrying. What else? One with the troop information. Where is it? I don't know what you're talking about. I'm not a major. Give me that gun. Give me that. You're smart. All right, drop that gun. Shot you anyway. So what happened? I shot him. Anyone hear the noise? I'm not sure. The winter was blowing, but I was outside. Close the door. There. I do not think the shot was heard. No one is at the back of the boat. They are dying. Never mind. Let's search this hombre and get that packet you're looking for. We'll have to work fast. I'll go through his clothes, you go through his baggage. And I lost consciousness just about then. I faintly recall their carrying me outside. After the man with the accent said the deck was clear. I was too weak to struggle. Next thing I remember, I was hitting the water. That's all. Then I came to here. The packet with the papers, Major, did they get it? Yes. I had it strapped around my waist. They couldn't miss it. Oh, what a fool I was to answer that door. I should have known. We're ready to go. All right. Tottle. A few minutes later, with Major Burton sitting in front of the Lone Ranger. The Masked marted cross country for the town of Atchison. Come on, get him up. His cow. The two men who had robbed and disposed of Major Burton, American renegade Nebo Scott and the foreign agent Paul Saline, set him a cabin aboard the Missouri Belle. Dawn was breaking when both men glanced anxiously at their watches. Scott spoke first. We'll be in Atchison in less than an hour. Yes. Say, Celine, are you sure things will work out the way you say that? There'll be a coach waiting for us. This big wheel from your country will be in it. You mean the. The envoy? Yeah, but certain. You learned last week that Major Burton would leave by boat from Omaha. I notified our envoy at once. Nebo, when we dock the boat, we go ashore at once and get into the coach. That is the only thing that is important now. I suppose they learn that Burton's missing from his cabin. If they haven't learned that now, they're not bothered to learn it during a period of landing activity. But suppose some army men come from Leavenworth. They will board the boat later. Not Atchison. By that time, we would be safe dancing. The Lone Ranger Tahoe. And Major Burton, weak from his injury in the long and tiresome ride arrived in Atchison shortly after dawn stop. Before a front building with assigned marshal's office hanging above the front door. The Lone Ranger said, this is Marshal Getty's office. You'll need him to make the arrest. Easy. Steady, big fellow. All right, Major. I'll help you down from the horse now. Yep. Thanks. Thanks a lot, Ms. Folk. We did get here in time. Great. We'd better hurry, though, if we're to make the arrest and recover your papers. The marshal be in his office at this early hour? He lives in a room behind his office. You see, we've had occasion to help him in the past. It seems to me that you and Toddo help everyone. Let's get inside so you can tell your story in a hurry, Major, we haven't much time. The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger adventure. Before the next exciting scene, please permit us to pause for just a few moments. Hey, there. Get a load of this terrific offer. Now you can get a copy of a real, genuine, original Confederate bill free. In each specially marked package of cheerios. There are nine different bills in the whole set ranging from $1 to $1,000. And each bill looks so much like the original Confederate bill you can hardly tell the difference. Say, won't you and your gang have fun with these? As I said, one bill comes free with each Special Cheerios package. No waiting, nothing to send in. It's right at your groceries. If you get a $2 bill in your first package, you may get a $500 bill in the next, and so on. It's easy to collect the whole set of nine different bills. And I bet you want to be the first in your neighborhood to have them all. And you have something else that's good, too. Cheerios. Seems everybody loves that wonderful toasted oat flavor. And everybody needs the go power Cheerios gives. Remember now, inside each special Cheerios package, there's a copy of a real, genuine Confederate bill. Start collecting yours today. Now, to continue. Marshall Getty, though sleepy eyed, was awake and dressed. He came into his office and greeted his visitors with surprise. The Lone Ranger introduced Major Burton, who hurriedly told his story. As Burton finished, Marshal Getty strapped on his gun. Bye, sir. Well, come on, let's hurry down to the dock and get him. It's daylight and the dock will be busy. Marshal, because of my mask, I'd better remain here. But Connor will go with you. Give him up. Tato rode ahead of Marshall Getty and Major Burton, who followed in a buckboard wagon. Get up there. Come on. Jenny and the major reached the dockside a few minutes after Toto had arrived there. The Indian who dismounted hurried to them. Marshall, when we get here, boat already lands and people get off. Need not know crooks leave boat. Well, let's find out if they did or not. That's Dick Calhoun of the boat line. Stand by the gang plank. He'll know. Let's ask you. Major. Burton described the hulking blonde man to Dick Calhoun. The dock boss said, Sure, I saw that fella. He and the little fellow with the mustache left the boat a few minutes ago. The little fella talked foreign. Sure there was some coachman or something waiting for him. He took the little fella's bag and led them to a fine looking coach. And then say, there's the coach now, just turning, ready to drive out into River Street. Well, I'll stop him. Tondo, I'm gonna use your horse. You take him away. Steady, boy. Yes, come on. Marshall Getty riding Scout sped after the coats and teams, shooting his gun and shooting, shouting as he rode. Stop those horses. Stop, I said. The coachman, frightened by the shots that whizzed by his head, brought the horses to a stop. Marshal Getty caught up with the carriage and dishonest. Inside the coach, the renegade Nebo Scott had crouched low on the floor so that he would not be seen from the Outside, Paul Sallen, sitting beside an impressive looking old man, stepped from the coach and faced Marshall Getty. What is the meaning of the two? Are you. I'm the marshal of this town. Now get back into the coach. I'll handle this. The old man, a figure of outraged dignity, stepped from the coach as Paul Saline quickly returned to the seat. Inside, the old man faced Marshal Getty and flourished, official papers already in his hand when he emerged. You peasant. You assassin. How dare you fire upon my coach. How dare you try to murder me. I wasn't trying to murder anybody. I'm the law. I told your stop. The world shall hear of this indignity to the envoy of a friendly nation. Such an insult. You. Do you know who I am? No. I am a diplomat. I am immune to arrest and search. Marshal, what's going on here? Why don't you. Mr. Lafor. Oh, so this man knows me. You know this man, Major? Yes, I've seen him in Washington. He's the chief representative from one of the European countries. A short time later, back in the marshal's office, a white faced and shaking Major Burton spoke indignantly as he told the Lone Ranger. And he was right. He possesses diplomatic immunity anywhere in this country. I'll advise Leavenworth now. Wired war department in Washington too. But even they'll be unable to stop the man without the hazard of starting a war. I never heard of such botch before. I was willing to arrest the whole shebang, but they started spouting all that lost stuff and talked me out of it. Major, do you think those papers of yours are in that coach? Certainly. Just as I'm sure the men who stole them are in it. Potto, would you know that coach when you see it again? The one crooked go away in huh? Kim be savvy. Then we're riding after it. Hold on. You going to do something the army or the law can't do? Major, if I were you, I'd head for Leavenworth at once. Perhaps I'll see you there before the day is over. Come on, fellow. Well, I'll be dog gone. Easy, fellow. T you saw the road they took. Go south. We'll get them if it's the last thing we do. Get up there. Envoy. Lafore, Paul Saline and Nebo Scott were laughing as the driver headed southward through the barren countryside. We proceed like this to Kansas City and continue to the eastern seaboard by train. We deny any and all accusations made by American officials. They must accept our denial. What about me? What about. Do I get Paid off. An Indian rides down on us and a man in a mask. The Lone Ranger and Toto had taken a shortcut when they saw the coach. They rode down from a rise to the side of a road. Shooting inside the coach, Nebo Scott pushed the two athletic foreigners back into their seats. Let me handle this. I'll shoot it out with him. Nebo drew his gun and, sighting the masked man, thrust his arms through the open coach window. Before he could fire, a bullet slashed his arm. All right, you in there, if you don't want to be shot, step out here. Come on out. We're waiting. All right. Two diplomats and a wounded Nebo Scotch stepped onto the road and were lined up beside the quivering driver. The Lone Ranger and Toto, menacing in their roles of pretended highwaymen, marked out orders. Try to move an inch and we shoot you. Stand still. Search pocket. You cannot do this. I am an envoy to your country. I am a man you cannot touch. Oh, is that so? Search him first. No, no. You must not touch that. Oh, you. You are savage. In that big leather package. Inside pocket. Open it. See what's inside. It is not money. We have money. Take that, but leave that packet. Well, Taro. Ah, yes. Those must be the papers. Hey, if you guys are working, working for anyone, we're working for the United States. You're not. I'll take the packet, and you bandage that man's arms. I'll tell you what to do after that. When Nebo Scott's arm was bandaged, Toto unhitched the horses from the coach. The Lone Ranger instructed Nebo Scott and Paul Salim to mount the horses. They protested, but finally obeyed. This is enough rage. That's better. Now you're coming with us. Where? Where you taking us? Leavenworth. Not too far south of here, I think. We go there. That is where the military are. Yes, and where they shoot spies. This is cause for war, this. What are you going to do with me? You're immune from arrest. Perhaps you're immune from thirst and hunger too, huh? I'll leave you here. No, no, no. That is savagery. Don't get too panicky. Something tells me you'll be picked up at the. The day's over. Your coachman can keep you company here. All right, you other two, start moving fast. We'll be right behind you. When the Lone Ranger and Totto reached the army post at Leavenworth, they turned Nebo Scott and Paul stalling over to the authorities. When the Lone Ranger told his story, he gave the commanding officer the stolen packet the officer said, thank you. The nation will be grateful for what you've done. Major Burton arrived later in the day. An especially hired stagecoach envoy. La Flore and La Flore's coachman were with him. I found them trudging along the road on my way here. Colonel, did a masked man arrive here today? Why, yes. He's gone now. But he brought us Nebo Scott, a renegade army man who's already confessed to following you aboard the Missouri Bell. Scott also confessed that he shot you and implicated the other man, Paul Saline. Oh, no, no. I'm holding a certain packet. Oh, wonderful. Mr. LaFlora told me what happened. He said an outlaw held him up and stole a Mr. Laflori. What did the outlaw steal? Oh, you are smart, aren't you? You are trying to implicate me, a diplomat, in a matter of espionage. Well, I shall deny everything. For diplomatic reasons, I'm sure you're doing the right thing. You'll save your country's soiled honor and let Saline go to jail. I deny I know such a man. And let me tell you, you could not use legal means to do what you did. You had to resort to that. That outlaw only because that man is a law unto himself, Laflori, and no outlaw. For our own reasons, we too shall be diplomatic. In our reports, we'll say we did not violate your immunity status. We'll say that was done by the man you mentioned. But just between the three of us, lafloray, we'll all know that he's the Lone Ranger. I don't know. Cause champions are made, not fought. Yes, sir. Get on your way get on your way get on your way with Tweety. It helps a guy feel cut in just knowing that champions are made, not born. Otto Graham, famed quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, made himself a chant. Listen. Young Otto on his way to fame found football was no sissy game took power and speed and head work too. And Graham learned, as champions do that Wheaties help a guy come through. Now Otto passes for that score and still eats Wheaties even more. Otto Graham's been calling the right breakfast signal for 23 years. A big bowl of Wheaties. He man breakfast. There's a whole kernel of wheat in every Wheaties sleep. Touchdown, Auto. Let's go, boys. Hey, hey, hey. He's on his way, on his way he's on his way, on his way get on your way With Wheaties champions of eight yes, sir. Get on your way get on your way get on your way With Wheaties breakfast of champions back in the Old.
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West, folks didn't run to the pharmacy every time trouble hit. They relied on the know how and natural remedies. Kind of like how Tonto always seems to have a special mixture ready for whatever came next. If you want to learn how to do that today, check out the Beginner's Guide to Herbal Remedies, Easy steps for Teas, Tinctures and Salves. Even if you've never tried herbs before, visit otrwesterns.comherbs to learn more. Again, otrwesterns.com herbs.
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The Lone Ranger A copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated is created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendall Campbell, Muir Incorporated, directed by Charles D. Livingston, and ended it by Fran Stryker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer, your announcer, Fred Foy. The Lone Ranger is brought to you by General Mills every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at this same time. Be sure to listen. This recorded program has come to you from Detroit. This is ABC Radio Network.
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