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Challenge of the Yukon: Meeting the Terms of a Contract

Challenge of the Yukon · July 15, 1943 · 14 min · 2,242 words

The transcript of “Meeting the Terms of a Contract”, an episode of Challenge of the Yukon first broadcast July 15, 1943. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Thanksgiving Radio plays Challenge of the Yukon free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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The Challenge of the Yukon! King, the swiftest, strongest of Eskimole, dogs blazes the trail through storm and snow for Sergeant Preston. As he meets, the Challenge of the Yukon! Sergeant Preston was typical of the small band of Northwest Motted Police who preserved law and order in the Yukon during the Gold Rush of 98.

That was the year that brought over 50,000 men swarming into the Klondike region. region, and the greed for gold led to frequent violence and bloodshed. But in spite of the odds against them, the force preserved a splendid record in maintaining the right.

The challenge of the North was answered, and just as rule triumpet. It was early afternoon, and Sergeant Preston was on patrol duty in the Yukon with his lead dog, the Great King. The snow was swept clean from much of the land, and Preston had left his sled and team in town.

What is it, King? Alright, King, you lead the way. I think that is something that I can't make out what it is. He's following a cent. It would be a good idea to see what it needs.

Well, I'm coming. Yes, I see, King. Footprints, huh? Oh, that's strange. Snow's partially covered those tracks. It's worth investigating. Winds what this land clean. The tracks stop. King Othella, you'll have to lead from here on.

That cave over there? Is that where you're going, King? Well, King, you've never been wrong before. Whatever's in that cave must be pretty important. This is one place we've missed in our patrols, King. Someone uses this cave.

What for? Look at these pills. Links, even. Or uses this cave for a storeroom, certainly got a fortune in first. One man couldn't have... Well, this cave is full of pelts. Yes, King. What's over there now?

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