In this episode of All Star Western Theater, we are treated to a captivating Western tale featuring the legendary singing cowboy, Tex Ritter. Set in the rugged town of Spur City, Wyoming, Tex Ritter plays a mysterious and fearless cowboy from Texas who arrives to shake things up. With his quick wit and faster draw, Tex confronts the notorious Slick Gaylord, a local troublemaker, and helps the townspeople, including the beleaguered Tom Edwards, stand up against injustice. The episode is filled with suspense, humor, and classic Western charm, all underscored by the musical talents of Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage.
Listeners are also treated to a delightful musical interlude, with performances of classic Western songs like "Jack of Diamonds" and "When You Leave, Don't Slam the Door." The episode captures the spirit of the Old West, where lone cowboys roamed the frontier, bringing justice and a touch of romance to the wild landscape. Join us for this thrilling adventure and enjoy the harmonious blend of storytelling and music that defines the All Star Western Theater.
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The bakers of Weber's Bread present your all star Western Theater. From Hollywood comes your all star western theater starring America's great western singers, Boy Willing and the writers of the Purple Sage. Our guest star today is that great singing cowboy from the western screen, Tex Ritter, in a story of the West prepared especially for him. Now here are the writers of the Purple Sage.
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A golden sun in the sky, a silver cloud rolling by. They make me feel like I should be. Where rocky roads are calling me. I don't know just where I'm bound. I know I won't settle down just like I've seen the wild wind so. I'll just pack my saddle and my pony I'll straddle and go riding down the rocky road. Seems that I was born to tote a heavy load and ride the rocky road forever. But it's down the rocky road where two friends stand and travel hand in hand together. A golden sun in the sky and silver cloud rolling by. They make me feel like I should be. Where rocky roads are calling me.
I don't know just where I'm bound. I know I won't settle down just like I see the wild winds all. I'll just pack my saddle and my pony and straddle and go rides down the rocky road.
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Before the law came to the frontier to stay, our great Southwest was the standing ground for all sorts of desperate characters. Gunslingers, hold up men, and cattle rustlers would have wrecked the Old West, but hadn't been for the individual cowpunchers who held the evildoers at bay and made a great contribution to the community. Today, the bakers of Weber's bread make a great contribution to the community too. It's a different sort, but equally important. For they bake famous Weber's bread, the bread that's always good bread. Southern California Housewives know that when they serve Weber's bread for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the entire family will really enjoy its distinctive flavor and longer lasting freshness.
Look for Weber's bread and the Blue King wrapper next time you go shopping. Buy a loaf and serve it to your family. They'll like it.
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Now by special request, the writers of the Purple Sage repeat a song they did a few weeks ago, one of the nation's all time favorites, to each his own.
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If a flame is to go, there must be a room to open each door. There's a key. I need you. I know I can't let you go. Your touch means too much to me.
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To lives must insist on two more to be kids, or they'll never know what love can do.
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It's just for our time at your All Star Western Theater. And today, we welcome a return visit from America's great cowboy singing star of Western pictures and Capitol Records, Tex Ritter. Our story today is written especially for our guest star is entitled, I Came from Texas. Tex Ritter is heard as a carefree, fast drawing, quick thinking, hard riding man from Texas. Powersteen is the wild, untamed cow town of Spur City, Wyoming, back in the days when a quick draw was law.
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You know, Pete, a stranger's got a better chance in this town since that Texas fella blowed in and made himself acquainted. You know, being a stranger myself, I know what you mean. Yes, sir. That fella really made him sit up and take notice. Anybody know anything about him? No. And he didn't mean for him to find out either. When anybody asked him where he was from, he just said, I came from Texas. And he said it in such a way that, well,
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you didn't have a hankering to ask him anything else. You know what's funny about fellas like him? Nobody knows nothing about him. Blows in, takes over, and then takes out. Wish I'd have known him. He was sure some man.
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I'll never forget when he first came riding in to Spur City. I was sitting down in front of Slick Giddard Saloon when he came riding in singing a song. Seemed like the most peaceful man in the world, but that was what fooled a
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lot of people. I'm Jack Simon,
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and I know you of all you've robbed my full pocket of silver and gold. Oh, boy. Woah. Woah. Easy. Howdy, stranger.
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Where can a man put up for the night? Well, they can take care of you in slick Gaylord's place here. Much obliged.
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Jack the diamond, Jack the diamond, you've been on the downfall. Kick me
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in, cousin.
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Name your poison, stranger.
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I'd be much obliged for the biggest glass of water you serve. Water? Your ears don't lap over. I said water. You know, the stuff that falls from up there.
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I'm thirsty. Oh, water. Well, coming right up.
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Here you are.
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I'm not sure why.
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Fill her up again. You mean you want more of that stuff? How'd you guess? Say stranger.
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It ever occurred to you that this farm might be in business for a profit? What business is that of yours? I happen to own the place. Well, that don't quench my thirst a bit. No? How'd you blind, Barkeep?
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Here's a dollar for you,
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and it don't go in the register. What's the buy? Look here, stranger. I don't know who you are, but I think you did that for my benefit. You're exactly right, my friend.
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I don't like your looks, and I don't like your attitude. But I like your place of business,
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so reckon they'll stick around for spells. Is that so? Well, I have a special committee of wonder welcome fellows like you. Hey, Frenchie. Frenchie Lang. Yeah, Slicks. Come in. I'll be proud to meet him. What is it, Slicks? Show this gentleman out the door. He doesn't like my looks. Glad to do it slick. Alright stranger,
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blow. You're getting a little warm friend, so maybe I'd better fan you.
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Alright, stranger. You're making trouble in the wrong place. You know, they've never reach for that gun you'll wish you hadn't. I ain't reaching.
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And don't you think you better move on? Oh, you ain't asking me nice enough yet. Just who are you and where you're from? None of your business who I am.
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Come from Texas. Texas,
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Yeah. That's a stage. Hey, Barkeep. Give me another glass of water. Well well, how about it, Slick? Oh, I don't think Slick objects.
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Do you, Slick? Now look here, Texas. You're looking for trouble and you came to the right place to find it. Tell you what I'll do, Slick.
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You don't like me and my dog gone sure don't like you. I'll cut you high card to see which one gets down on his knees and apologizes to the other. What's the idea? Well, I'm giving you an even break. Or that me and you don't start getting along with each other, one of us is gonna get hurt.
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It ain't gonna be me. Hand me a deck of cards, Joe. Here here you are, Slick. Alright, Texas.
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We've got to see who gets down on their knees.
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Take a card, Slick. Here it is. 10 of hearts.
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10 of my best. I'll try my luck. Jack of diamonds. Now look here, stranger. You carried this too far. Alright, Slicks. Start kneeling. You can't get away with this. I'll bet you my horse and saddle that before I leave here, you're gonna kneel down and tell old Texas that you're sorry. And I don't like to be kept waiting. If any of my boys were around here, you wouldn't get by with us. Why don't you wake that one up? I put to sleep a few minutes ago. Maybe he'd like to help. Come on, Slick. You made a deal with me, and you're stuck with it. Let him have a joke. Alright, slick. Come through fooling around.
Before I get nervous and let this gun go off again, you start carrying out your end of the bargain. Alright. That's fine. Fine. Now say Texas, I'm sorry.
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Texas, I'm sorry.
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And from now on, I'll be a good little boy. Now look here. You heard me. And
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from now on, I'll be a good little boy.
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That's fine. Now get up off your knees, and I'll buy you a drink. You're gonna hear from me, stranger. I ain't forgetting this. I reckon it will be kinda hard to forget. Just see to it that you make yourself scarce in these parts. You hear me? Slick. I have too much fun with you to wanna leave this town. I'll be seeing you later.
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Yes, sir. He was the dog goneest fellow you ever heard tell of. Wasn't afraid of nothing. Been anybody else that had had a run-in with Slick Gaylord like that, it would just been too bad for him. But this fella had a charmed way of doing things. The very next afternoon, he was crossing the street headed towards Slick's place when old Tom Edwards stopped him. Tom had been having some trouble with Slick.
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Yeah. I wonder if I might talk to you a minute. Yes, sir. What's on your mind? I was in Split Galen's place last night, and I just want to tell you, I admire a man who can stand up again the likes of him.
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Well, he kinda got my hair, so I just figured I'd comb him out.
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Shane, there ain't more men around here. Don't buck up to him like you do. If I was twenty years younger, he wouldn't be running me around like he's doing. What's he doing to you? I had to lean against my ranch and he up and decides that he'd like to have my police. So he bought my paper from the bank, and now he's trying to close me and my daughter out. How much has he got against you? $4,000, but I ain't got a chance to raise it to a fault. And he's in cahoots with the banker, old Sam Lawson. So looks like I'm stuck. What's your next move? I'm gonna go and see him now. That's what I was down last night for. But after you left, there's no he was in no condition to talk with anybody. How much time you got to raise this money? Only till tomorrow morning at 10:00.
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Look, Edwards. Don't see Gaylord yet. Just leave him to me. Yeah. But I've gotta talk to him, stranger. I know this don't make sense. But if you'll trust me, I'll settle the whole thing and be at your house tomorrow morning at 10:00. And they won't foreclose on you and your daughter. Mercy,
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I don't know why, but I'm gonna do what you say. Good.
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You see, I got awful bad habit of putting my nose into other people's business, but I kinda enjoy it. Son, I sure hope you can help us. I'll figure it out some way. See you in the morning. Thanks again. So long to you.
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How you doing, Joe? Oh, it's you again. What do you want? More water?
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No, Joe. Ain't thirsty today. How's that hole I put through your gun hand last night? Kinda, sorta like. But look, Texas, I didn't wanna draw on you. Forget it, Joe.
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We're slick. Well, he's out on some business today. If you'll take my advice, you won't let him catch you in here. He's carrying enough gunmen around here to start another civil war since he had that run-in with you. Well, that's good. My trigger finger is kinda itchy. Man, you talk like you're out of your head sometime.
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Think I'll sit in on this card game for a spell. They welcome all comers at that table, especially strangers with money. Well, I'm a stranger and I'm packing a few dollars, so here goes. Watch them close. I'd oblige, Joe. Oh, and by the way, make me a big pitcher of ice water. I might get thirsty.
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Well, Pete, I was watching him. He sets in the game. I could tell the way the boys was figuring on trimming him, but they was being mighty careful about it because they'd seen what had happened the night before. But doggone if he didn't have the finest freak of luck I'd ever seen. I guess it was luck. At any rate, he was taking them slow but sure. That was the real sight. Then what happened? Well, the game went on until around 10:00 that night. That was when the old Texas boy made his big killing. He dealt a hand of five card stud. After the last card had been dealt, all three players had caught a jack. The next biggest card up was a 10 spot, which old Lang was a holding. That's when the veteran really started nursing.
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Alright, Texas. I'll bet you 200.
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I call and raise two. Beat my hand fast.
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You can't be holding the case, Jack. I'll raise that 500.
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5 hundred, How much you got in front of you? I got 1,200 left. I'll bet 1,200.
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Well, I'll call with a pair of 10. What do you got? I ain't looked at my whole card yet.
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I got a hunch. It's there. Oh, you're just trying to bluff me, I'll let you know in a minute. Turn this little card over and see. A
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jack of diamonds.
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Yes, sir. A jack. Just wait a minute. This looks phony to me. Ordinarily, for a remark like that, I'd shove a deck of cards down your gullet. Oh, yeah? Since you're the heavy loser, I'll just forget it. Then see what you can do about this. Oh. There's a dollar, boys. When he wakes up, tell him to have a drink on Old Texas. Well, Joe, you better give me another glass of water. I gotta be gone. Got it ready and waiting for you, Texas. What you're blind? Here. Here's a hundred bucks. Buy your kids some Christmas toys. But it's it's six months for Christmas, Texas. Oh, then I'll take it back and give it to you then. Oh, no. That that's alright. I'll I'll save it for him. I'll help you out. Better.
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Wonder why Slick ain't been in today. I don't know. It must be something might important to keep him away this long, though. I'll tell him I'll see him in the morning. Alright. Thanks for the hundred. The kids will sure appreciate it. Oh, don't lie to me, boy.
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Your kids will never see that money.
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Well, he is the doggoneest doggone fella I ever seen in my whole put together.
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Yes?
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I'd like to see mister Edwards. Haven't you heard about him? No. What do you mean? He was killed last night. Killed? That's right. His body was found late last night over near the river crossing. Just what you wanna see him about, Texas?
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Well, I was gonna help him on a little business matter this morning. Who is this, Bill? Jane, this is Texas, a friend of your father's. Hello, Texas. Howdy, ma'am. Sorry about everything. But I had a talk with your father yesterday afternoon, and I arranged a loan for him. Told him I'd come by this morning.
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I guess it's too late now.
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I I don't know what to do. Miss, I hate to have to talk to you at a time like this, but I can help you if you'll tell me what you need. Mister Gaither is supposed to be here this morning for his money. You'll find the full amount in this envelope. We'll arrange the loan details later.
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I I don't know what this is all about except to thank you. It's alright, miss.
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Now tell me, do you have any idea as to who would have wanted to shoot your father? Oh, he didn't have an enemy in the world. I know it.
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That is except his business differences with Slick Taylor. That's all I need to know.
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I'm sorry to have troubled you, ma'am, but I have to be gone.
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I'll see you again tomorrow. Oh, and thank you so much.
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Are you the sheriff? That's right, stranger. What's it for you? Come with me. I'm gonna give you a job to do. Well, what are you talking about? I'll take care of everything. I just want you standing by to clean up the mess after I get through. Come on. Alright, Gaylord. Start talking.
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Where were you last night? What are you talking about? Sheriff, what are you doing with this man? Well, I don't know, Slick. He just asked me to come with him. Alright, Tex. Let's beat it. You're gonna have real trouble if we tangle again. Answer my question. Where were you last night? What do you wanna know for? Tom Edwards was shot in the back last night. You knew what's that got to do with me? Let here. Where were you? Well, for your information and the sheriff's, I was over at Rocktown last night. I played cards in my brother's saloon all night. Ain't that right? That's right. I was with him. Well, I reckon that clears you of this stranger's acquisition, sir. And not so fair, sir.
Slick, I see you're lying. Now look here, Texas. You ain't gonna get by with that kind of talk this time. That's right, stranger. You can't accuse a man of murder unless you know what you're talking about. And what if I prove what I say is true, that he's lying?
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Well, that's different, of course. Alright, slick. What do you think of this? You say that you were at your brother's saloon in Rocktown All Night. That's right. Then I don't reckon you heard the news. What news? Your brother's saloon burned to the ground yesterday evening about 06:00. Why are you stand back. I got your cover. You better put that gun down, slick, because I'm coming in to take it away from you. You better not. I'll shoot.
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Don't come any further. Oh,
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let
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go. Alright, sheriff. That's your man.
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Well, slick. Looks like you're in for it. Texas, I'll get you someday for this.
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Where you're going after you reach the end of that rope, you won't be bothering anybody.
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Well, it's for you, stranger. You should have told me about these things and let me handle the case. I'm the sheriff here. Well, I just like to work things out my own way, sheriff. Well, it looks like you've done it this time. Well, Slick, come on. We'll get that gun, hand of yours patched up, and we'll head to the county seat.
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Texas, I was sure thinking for a minute there that you was in trouble, I'm telling you. So did I, Joe. You better give me a glass of water.
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Yes, sir. He sure pulled a fast one on old slick. Is that what became of him? Well, it seems as if he kinda got stuck on that Edwards gal. He stayed around about a week, and when anybody wanted him, they knew right where he'd be, out to see that pretty Jane Edwards.
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I I wish you wouldn't talk about leaving here. I'd like to stay around, miss Jane, but I ain't so much on settling down. I wish you were different in that respect. I do too, miss Jane. But please don't call me miss Jane.
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I'm sorry, miss Jane.
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I need help on the ranch.
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Awfully bad. You've got a bunch of good men. Well, I'd like to stay around, but something tells me not to. What tells you not to? I don't know. Tell you what I'll do. I'll cut a deck of cards. Any card from ace to seven means I'll go to work for you. From an eight to a king means I ride home. I'll get a deck of cards. Oh, I always carry them myself. Here, shuffle them up.
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This is fun,
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unless I lose. I figure I'll lose either way.
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Alright. Cut them. There. Jack of Diamonds.
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Well, he rode away. And believe me, more people than just miss Jane hated to see him leave.
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I wonder where he went to.
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I've been wondering myself, Pete. Funny, but I can just picture him right now riding into some town and singing that song in that carefree magic.
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Jack the diamond, Jack the diamond. I know you're a boy. You've robbed my poke. Pocket of a silver and gold. Woah. Woah, boy. Oh, easy. Howdy, stranger. Where can a man put up for the night? Yeah. I reckon they can take care of you in my green saloon. What you're blind?
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Jack a diamond, jack a diamond, you've been a downfall.
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What'll be your pleasure, stranger?
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I'd like a big glass of water. Water? Your ears don't laugh over. I said water.
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Thank you, Ted Strider, for a grand performance. Heard with Tex and our cast today were Joe Forte, Harry Lang, Helen Gerald, Al Sloyd, Jimmy Dean, and Johnny Girardi.
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Tex will be back with you in just a moment.
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The Early West was filled with restless men forever on the moon. They couldn't settle down, these pioneers. They're always riding on, anxious to see what lay beyond the next hill. But they accomplished a lot of good in passing, and they were good friends to the home builders. Today, the bakers of Weber's bread are good friends to the home builders too. For by supplying good bread, they relieve the modern housewife of her baking chores. And Weber's bread is good bread, well mixed and well baked. There's a firm even texture and a distinctive flavor that your entire family will really enjoy. Yes. For breakfast, lunch, in between snacks, and dinner, Weber's bread is always good.
Buy a local Weber's bread at your grocers next time you go shopping. You'll find that Weber's bread is the bread your family really likes.
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Now here is Foy Willing returning to the microphone with our guest star, Tex Ritter.
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Tex, it was good having you back with us once again. Much obliged, Foy. It's nice keeping company with you boys and all the folks again. Well, Tex, you know, that just about brings us up to song time. Now don't ask me what I'm gonna sing because you already know. Just tell me when I'm supposed to do it and I'll sing.
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Then I'll go home, leave all the folks alone. You know, if the folks had their way about that text, you'd never get home. But right now, we're ready and waiting for you to sing your latest capital recording release. When you leave, don't slam the door. And crank up your band, and I'll give it a try.
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Dishes are piled up in the sink, and then you've been gone all day. I don't want you anymore. Pack your trunk and suitcase and go away from me when you leave. Don't slam the door. You've had a dozen different guys and always ran around. It's my time to two time. I'm gonna paint the town. I'm a change in all my way. No more traveling day when you leave. Don't slam the door. If I see you on the street, I won't even speak. There's no room inside my heart for a liar and a sneeze. There's nothing more to say. Please be on your way when you leave.
Don't slam the door.
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Come on, Dick Critter. It's been great having you as our guest. The writers of the Purple Sage have a special treat in store for you folks today as they bring you their latest recording release, Divorcements, COD.
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Just bought me a great long ticket. Gonna use it at 4PM so you can call your secret love and break the news to him. You thought your little romance was on the street, QT. If you want your freedom, p d q. Divorce me COD. I won't be round to hear you cry. I'm Texas bound, and by and by, you can reach me down in Dallas. General delivery, if you want your freedom. PDEQ divorce me COD. I'll agree there still might be just as many fish swimming in the sea. Keep on fishing and maybe sometimes some poor fish will nibble at your line. When he does, I bet you say the best one I had got away. There's gonna come a day, gal, when you'll be feeling blue.
You'll find that you can't pay your bills with a little old IOU. This dynamite you're playing with may be TNT. If you want your freedom, pity cue, divorce me, C. O. D. I won't be around to hear you cry. I'm Texas bound and by and by. You can reach
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From Hollywood, you've heard your all star Western Theater, a VM Ware production starring America's great Western singers, boy willing and the writers of the Purple Sage. Our guest today has been that great star of the Western screen, Tex Ritter. Next week, another great star in a story of the West. This is Dave Vail speaking.
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This program came to you from the studios of KNX Columbia Square. Columbia Square.
The bakers of Weber's Bread present your all star Western Theater. From Hollywood comes your all star western theater starring America's great western singers, Boy Willing and the writers of the Purple Sage. Our guest star today is that great singing cowboy from the western screen, Tex Ritter, in a story of the West prepared especially for him. Now here are the writers of the Purple Sage.
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A golden sun in the sky, a silver cloud rolling by. They make me feel like I should be. Where rocky roads are calling me. I don't know just where I'm bound. I know I won't settle down just like I've seen the wild wind so. I'll just pack my saddle and my pony I'll straddle and go riding down the rocky road. Seems that I was born to tote a heavy load and ride the rocky road forever. But it's down the rocky road where two friends stand and travel hand in hand together. A golden sun in the sky and silver cloud rolling by. They make me feel like I should be. Where rocky roads are calling me.
I don't know just where I'm bound. I know I won't settle down just like I see the wild winds all. I'll just pack my saddle and my pony and straddle and go rides down the rocky road.
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Before the law came to the frontier to stay, our great Southwest was the standing ground for all sorts of desperate characters. Gunslingers, hold up men, and cattle rustlers would have wrecked the Old West, but hadn't been for the individual cowpunchers who held the evildoers at bay and made a great contribution to the community. Today, the bakers of Weber's bread make a great contribution to the community too. It's a different sort, but equally important. For they bake famous Weber's bread, the bread that's always good bread. Southern California Housewives know that when they serve Weber's bread for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the entire family will really enjoy its distinctive flavor and longer lasting freshness.
Look for Weber's bread and the Blue King wrapper next time you go shopping. Buy a loaf and serve it to your family. They'll like it.
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Now by special request, the writers of the Purple Sage repeat a song they did a few weeks ago, one of the nation's all time favorites, to each his own.
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If a flame is to go, there must be a room to open each door. There's a key. I need you. I know I can't let you go. Your touch means too much to me.
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To lives must insist on two more to be kids, or they'll never know what love can do.
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It's just for our time at your All Star Western Theater. And today, we welcome a return visit from America's great cowboy singing star of Western pictures and Capitol Records, Tex Ritter. Our story today is written especially for our guest star is entitled, I Came from Texas. Tex Ritter is heard as a carefree, fast drawing, quick thinking, hard riding man from Texas. Powersteen is the wild, untamed cow town of Spur City, Wyoming, back in the days when a quick draw was law.
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You know, Pete, a stranger's got a better chance in this town since that Texas fella blowed in and made himself acquainted. You know, being a stranger myself, I know what you mean. Yes, sir. That fella really made him sit up and take notice. Anybody know anything about him? No. And he didn't mean for him to find out either. When anybody asked him where he was from, he just said, I came from Texas. And he said it in such a way that, well,
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you didn't have a hankering to ask him anything else. You know what's funny about fellas like him? Nobody knows nothing about him. Blows in, takes over, and then takes out. Wish I'd have known him. He was sure some man.
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I'll never forget when he first came riding in to Spur City. I was sitting down in front of Slick Giddard Saloon when he came riding in singing a song. Seemed like the most peaceful man in the world, but that was what fooled a
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lot of people. I'm Jack Simon,
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and I know you of all you've robbed my full pocket of silver and gold. Oh, boy. Woah. Woah. Easy. Howdy, stranger.
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Where can a man put up for the night? Well, they can take care of you in slick Gaylord's place here. Much obliged.
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Jack the diamond, Jack the diamond, you've been on the downfall. Kick me
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in, cousin.
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Name your poison, stranger.
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I'd be much obliged for the biggest glass of water you serve. Water? Your ears don't lap over. I said water. You know, the stuff that falls from up there.
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I'm thirsty. Oh, water. Well, coming right up.
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Here you are.
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I'm not sure why.
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Fill her up again. You mean you want more of that stuff? How'd you guess? Say stranger.
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It ever occurred to you that this farm might be in business for a profit? What business is that of yours? I happen to own the place. Well, that don't quench my thirst a bit. No? How'd you blind, Barkeep?
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Here's a dollar for you,
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and it don't go in the register. What's the buy? Look here, stranger. I don't know who you are, but I think you did that for my benefit. You're exactly right, my friend.
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I don't like your looks, and I don't like your attitude. But I like your place of business,
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so reckon they'll stick around for spells. Is that so? Well, I have a special committee of wonder welcome fellows like you. Hey, Frenchie. Frenchie Lang. Yeah, Slicks. Come in. I'll be proud to meet him. What is it, Slicks? Show this gentleman out the door. He doesn't like my looks. Glad to do it slick. Alright stranger,
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blow. You're getting a little warm friend, so maybe I'd better fan you.
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Alright, stranger. You're making trouble in the wrong place. You know, they've never reach for that gun you'll wish you hadn't. I ain't reaching.
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And don't you think you better move on? Oh, you ain't asking me nice enough yet. Just who are you and where you're from? None of your business who I am.
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Come from Texas. Texas,
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Yeah. That's a stage. Hey, Barkeep. Give me another glass of water. Well well, how about it, Slick? Oh, I don't think Slick objects.
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Do you, Slick? Now look here, Texas. You're looking for trouble and you came to the right place to find it. Tell you what I'll do, Slick.
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You don't like me and my dog gone sure don't like you. I'll cut you high card to see which one gets down on his knees and apologizes to the other. What's the idea? Well, I'm giving you an even break. Or that me and you don't start getting along with each other, one of us is gonna get hurt.
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It ain't gonna be me. Hand me a deck of cards, Joe. Here here you are, Slick. Alright, Texas.
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We've got to see who gets down on their knees.
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Take a card, Slick. Here it is. 10 of hearts.
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10 of my best. I'll try my luck. Jack of diamonds. Now look here, stranger. You carried this too far. Alright, Slicks. Start kneeling. You can't get away with this. I'll bet you my horse and saddle that before I leave here, you're gonna kneel down and tell old Texas that you're sorry. And I don't like to be kept waiting. If any of my boys were around here, you wouldn't get by with us. Why don't you wake that one up? I put to sleep a few minutes ago. Maybe he'd like to help. Come on, Slick. You made a deal with me, and you're stuck with it. Let him have a joke. Alright, slick. Come through fooling around.
Before I get nervous and let this gun go off again, you start carrying out your end of the bargain. Alright. That's fine. Fine. Now say Texas, I'm sorry.
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Texas, I'm sorry.
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And from now on, I'll be a good little boy. Now look here. You heard me. And
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from now on, I'll be a good little boy.
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That's fine. Now get up off your knees, and I'll buy you a drink. You're gonna hear from me, stranger. I ain't forgetting this. I reckon it will be kinda hard to forget. Just see to it that you make yourself scarce in these parts. You hear me? Slick. I have too much fun with you to wanna leave this town. I'll be seeing you later.
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Yes, sir. He was the dog goneest fellow you ever heard tell of. Wasn't afraid of nothing. Been anybody else that had had a run-in with Slick Gaylord like that, it would just been too bad for him. But this fella had a charmed way of doing things. The very next afternoon, he was crossing the street headed towards Slick's place when old Tom Edwards stopped him. Tom had been having some trouble with Slick.
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Yeah. I wonder if I might talk to you a minute. Yes, sir. What's on your mind? I was in Split Galen's place last night, and I just want to tell you, I admire a man who can stand up again the likes of him.
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Well, he kinda got my hair, so I just figured I'd comb him out.
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Shane, there ain't more men around here. Don't buck up to him like you do. If I was twenty years younger, he wouldn't be running me around like he's doing. What's he doing to you? I had to lean against my ranch and he up and decides that he'd like to have my police. So he bought my paper from the bank, and now he's trying to close me and my daughter out. How much has he got against you? $4,000, but I ain't got a chance to raise it to a fault. And he's in cahoots with the banker, old Sam Lawson. So looks like I'm stuck. What's your next move? I'm gonna go and see him now. That's what I was down last night for. But after you left, there's no he was in no condition to talk with anybody. How much time you got to raise this money? Only till tomorrow morning at 10:00.
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Look, Edwards. Don't see Gaylord yet. Just leave him to me. Yeah. But I've gotta talk to him, stranger. I know this don't make sense. But if you'll trust me, I'll settle the whole thing and be at your house tomorrow morning at 10:00. And they won't foreclose on you and your daughter. Mercy,
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I don't know why, but I'm gonna do what you say. Good.
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You see, I got awful bad habit of putting my nose into other people's business, but I kinda enjoy it. Son, I sure hope you can help us. I'll figure it out some way. See you in the morning. Thanks again. So long to you.
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How you doing, Joe? Oh, it's you again. What do you want? More water?
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No, Joe. Ain't thirsty today. How's that hole I put through your gun hand last night? Kinda, sorta like. But look, Texas, I didn't wanna draw on you. Forget it, Joe.
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We're slick. Well, he's out on some business today. If you'll take my advice, you won't let him catch you in here. He's carrying enough gunmen around here to start another civil war since he had that run-in with you. Well, that's good. My trigger finger is kinda itchy. Man, you talk like you're out of your head sometime.
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Think I'll sit in on this card game for a spell. They welcome all comers at that table, especially strangers with money. Well, I'm a stranger and I'm packing a few dollars, so here goes. Watch them close. I'd oblige, Joe. Oh, and by the way, make me a big pitcher of ice water. I might get thirsty.
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Well, Pete, I was watching him. He sets in the game. I could tell the way the boys was figuring on trimming him, but they was being mighty careful about it because they'd seen what had happened the night before. But doggone if he didn't have the finest freak of luck I'd ever seen. I guess it was luck. At any rate, he was taking them slow but sure. That was the real sight. Then what happened? Well, the game went on until around 10:00 that night. That was when the old Texas boy made his big killing. He dealt a hand of five card stud. After the last card had been dealt, all three players had caught a jack. The next biggest card up was a 10 spot, which old Lang was a holding. That's when the veteran really started nursing.
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Alright, Texas. I'll bet you 200.
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I call and raise two. Beat my hand fast.
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You can't be holding the case, Jack. I'll raise that 500.
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5 hundred, How much you got in front of you? I got 1,200 left. I'll bet 1,200.
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Well, I'll call with a pair of 10. What do you got? I ain't looked at my whole card yet.
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I got a hunch. It's there. Oh, you're just trying to bluff me, I'll let you know in a minute. Turn this little card over and see. A
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jack of diamonds.
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Yes, sir. A jack. Just wait a minute. This looks phony to me. Ordinarily, for a remark like that, I'd shove a deck of cards down your gullet. Oh, yeah? Since you're the heavy loser, I'll just forget it. Then see what you can do about this. Oh. There's a dollar, boys. When he wakes up, tell him to have a drink on Old Texas. Well, Joe, you better give me another glass of water. I gotta be gone. Got it ready and waiting for you, Texas. What you're blind? Here. Here's a hundred bucks. Buy your kids some Christmas toys. But it's it's six months for Christmas, Texas. Oh, then I'll take it back and give it to you then. Oh, no. That that's alright. I'll I'll save it for him. I'll help you out. Better.
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Wonder why Slick ain't been in today. I don't know. It must be something might important to keep him away this long, though. I'll tell him I'll see him in the morning. Alright. Thanks for the hundred. The kids will sure appreciate it. Oh, don't lie to me, boy.
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Your kids will never see that money.
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Well, he is the doggoneest doggone fella I ever seen in my whole put together.
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Yes?
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I'd like to see mister Edwards. Haven't you heard about him? No. What do you mean? He was killed last night. Killed? That's right. His body was found late last night over near the river crossing. Just what you wanna see him about, Texas?
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Well, I was gonna help him on a little business matter this morning. Who is this, Bill? Jane, this is Texas, a friend of your father's. Hello, Texas. Howdy, ma'am. Sorry about everything. But I had a talk with your father yesterday afternoon, and I arranged a loan for him. Told him I'd come by this morning.
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I guess it's too late now.
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I I don't know what to do. Miss, I hate to have to talk to you at a time like this, but I can help you if you'll tell me what you need. Mister Gaither is supposed to be here this morning for his money. You'll find the full amount in this envelope. We'll arrange the loan details later.
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I I don't know what this is all about except to thank you. It's alright, miss.
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Now tell me, do you have any idea as to who would have wanted to shoot your father? Oh, he didn't have an enemy in the world. I know it.
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That is except his business differences with Slick Taylor. That's all I need to know.
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I'm sorry to have troubled you, ma'am, but I have to be gone.
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I'll see you again tomorrow. Oh, and thank you so much.
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Are you the sheriff? That's right, stranger. What's it for you? Come with me. I'm gonna give you a job to do. Well, what are you talking about? I'll take care of everything. I just want you standing by to clean up the mess after I get through. Come on. Alright, Gaylord. Start talking.
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Where were you last night? What are you talking about? Sheriff, what are you doing with this man? Well, I don't know, Slick. He just asked me to come with him. Alright, Tex. Let's beat it. You're gonna have real trouble if we tangle again. Answer my question. Where were you last night? What do you wanna know for? Tom Edwards was shot in the back last night. You knew what's that got to do with me? Let here. Where were you? Well, for your information and the sheriff's, I was over at Rocktown last night. I played cards in my brother's saloon all night. Ain't that right? That's right. I was with him. Well, I reckon that clears you of this stranger's acquisition, sir. And not so fair, sir.
Slick, I see you're lying. Now look here, Texas. You ain't gonna get by with that kind of talk this time. That's right, stranger. You can't accuse a man of murder unless you know what you're talking about. And what if I prove what I say is true, that he's lying?
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Well, that's different, of course. Alright, slick. What do you think of this? You say that you were at your brother's saloon in Rocktown All Night. That's right. Then I don't reckon you heard the news. What news? Your brother's saloon burned to the ground yesterday evening about 06:00. Why are you stand back. I got your cover. You better put that gun down, slick, because I'm coming in to take it away from you. You better not. I'll shoot.
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Don't come any further. Oh,
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let
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go. Alright, sheriff. That's your man.
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Well, slick. Looks like you're in for it. Texas, I'll get you someday for this.
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Where you're going after you reach the end of that rope, you won't be bothering anybody.
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Well, it's for you, stranger. You should have told me about these things and let me handle the case. I'm the sheriff here. Well, I just like to work things out my own way, sheriff. Well, it looks like you've done it this time. Well, Slick, come on. We'll get that gun, hand of yours patched up, and we'll head to the county seat.
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Texas, I was sure thinking for a minute there that you was in trouble, I'm telling you. So did I, Joe. You better give me a glass of water.
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Yes, sir. He sure pulled a fast one on old slick. Is that what became of him? Well, it seems as if he kinda got stuck on that Edwards gal. He stayed around about a week, and when anybody wanted him, they knew right where he'd be, out to see that pretty Jane Edwards.
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I I wish you wouldn't talk about leaving here. I'd like to stay around, miss Jane, but I ain't so much on settling down. I wish you were different in that respect. I do too, miss Jane. But please don't call me miss Jane.
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I'm sorry, miss Jane.
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I need help on the ranch.
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Awfully bad. You've got a bunch of good men. Well, I'd like to stay around, but something tells me not to. What tells you not to? I don't know. Tell you what I'll do. I'll cut a deck of cards. Any card from ace to seven means I'll go to work for you. From an eight to a king means I ride home. I'll get a deck of cards. Oh, I always carry them myself. Here, shuffle them up.
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This is fun,
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unless I lose. I figure I'll lose either way.
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Alright. Cut them. There. Jack of Diamonds.
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Well, he rode away. And believe me, more people than just miss Jane hated to see him leave.
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I wonder where he went to.
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I've been wondering myself, Pete. Funny, but I can just picture him right now riding into some town and singing that song in that carefree magic.
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Jack the diamond, Jack the diamond. I know you're a boy. You've robbed my poke. Pocket of a silver and gold. Woah. Woah, boy. Oh, easy. Howdy, stranger. Where can a man put up for the night? Yeah. I reckon they can take care of you in my green saloon. What you're blind?
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Jack a diamond, jack a diamond, you've been a downfall.
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What'll be your pleasure, stranger?
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I'd like a big glass of water. Water? Your ears don't laugh over. I said water.
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Thank you, Ted Strider, for a grand performance. Heard with Tex and our cast today were Joe Forte, Harry Lang, Helen Gerald, Al Sloyd, Jimmy Dean, and Johnny Girardi.
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Tex will be back with you in just a moment.
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The Early West was filled with restless men forever on the moon. They couldn't settle down, these pioneers. They're always riding on, anxious to see what lay beyond the next hill. But they accomplished a lot of good in passing, and they were good friends to the home builders. Today, the bakers of Weber's bread are good friends to the home builders too. For by supplying good bread, they relieve the modern housewife of her baking chores. And Weber's bread is good bread, well mixed and well baked. There's a firm even texture and a distinctive flavor that your entire family will really enjoy. Yes. For breakfast, lunch, in between snacks, and dinner, Weber's bread is always good.
Buy a local Weber's bread at your grocers next time you go shopping. You'll find that Weber's bread is the bread your family really likes.
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Now here is Foy Willing returning to the microphone with our guest star, Tex Ritter.
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Tex, it was good having you back with us once again. Much obliged, Foy. It's nice keeping company with you boys and all the folks again. Well, Tex, you know, that just about brings us up to song time. Now don't ask me what I'm gonna sing because you already know. Just tell me when I'm supposed to do it and I'll sing.
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Then I'll go home, leave all the folks alone. You know, if the folks had their way about that text, you'd never get home. But right now, we're ready and waiting for you to sing your latest capital recording release. When you leave, don't slam the door. And crank up your band, and I'll give it a try.
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Dishes are piled up in the sink, and then you've been gone all day. I don't want you anymore. Pack your trunk and suitcase and go away from me when you leave. Don't slam the door. You've had a dozen different guys and always ran around. It's my time to two time. I'm gonna paint the town. I'm a change in all my way. No more traveling day when you leave. Don't slam the door. If I see you on the street, I won't even speak. There's no room inside my heart for a liar and a sneeze. There's nothing more to say. Please be on your way when you leave.
Don't slam the door.
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Come on, Dick Critter. It's been great having you as our guest. The writers of the Purple Sage have a special treat in store for you folks today as they bring you their latest recording release, Divorcements, COD.
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Just bought me a great long ticket. Gonna use it at 4PM so you can call your secret love and break the news to him. You thought your little romance was on the street, QT. If you want your freedom, p d q. Divorce me COD. I won't be round to hear you cry. I'm Texas bound, and by and by, you can reach me down in Dallas. General delivery, if you want your freedom. PDEQ divorce me COD. I'll agree there still might be just as many fish swimming in the sea. Keep on fishing and maybe sometimes some poor fish will nibble at your line. When he does, I bet you say the best one I had got away. There's gonna come a day, gal, when you'll be feeling blue.
You'll find that you can't pay your bills with a little old IOU. This dynamite you're playing with may be TNT. If you want your freedom, pity cue, divorce me, C. O. D. I won't be around to hear you cry. I'm Texas bound and by and by. You can reach
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From Hollywood, you've heard your all star Western Theater, a VM Ware production starring America's great Western singers, boy willing and the writers of the Purple Sage. Our guest today has been that great star of the Western screen, Tex Ritter. Next week, another great star in a story of the West. This is Dave Vail speaking.
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This program came to you from the studios of KNX Columbia Square. Columbia Square.
Introduction to All Star Western Theater
The Lawless Frontier and Weber's Bread
Tex Ritter's Tale: I Came from Texas
The Mysterious Stranger and the Poker Game
Confrontation with Slick Gaylord
The Departure of the Lone Cowboy
Musical Performances and Farewell
