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Challenge of the Yukon: Chap

Challenge of the Yukon · May 23, 1946 · 14 min · 2,329 words

The transcript of “Chap”, an episode of Challenge of the Yukon first broadcast May 23, 1946. 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. Unking! Un-yuh-skis! The Wonder Dog King, swiftest and strongest of Eskimolee 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 Monad Police who preserved low- and order in the new Northwest country, where the greed for wealth and power led to frequent

violence and bloodshed. But in spite of the odds against them, Sergeant Preston and his wonder dog King met that challenge, and justice ruled triumpent. Jimmy Haven knew something was wrong as he trudged along silently through the snow beside his father. John Haven, a worried look on his face, had tried twice to say something, but

the words seemed to stick in his throat. Chapp, Jimmy's big Siberian dog, seemed to sent something Two he walked quietly at his young master's heels instead of frisking about it. He usually did Jimmy waited and at last his father spoke Jimmy I don't quite know how to tell you this But there comes a time in every boy's life when he has to grow up inside act like a man. I mean

You're only 10 It's awfully early to ask you to do it But I can't see any other way. I'll do anything for you and mom I know, I know. That's what makes this so hard for me.

You've always been fine, son. What is it, Dad? Since your mom's been sick, I haven't been able to do much work on my claim. Yes, I know. Been a pretty lean winner for all of us.

I saw the doctor this morning. He says we're going to have to send your mother to a warmer climate for a while. Send her away, me? Just so she's better. She can go to your Aunt Jane in California.

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