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Challenge of the Yukon: The Usurpers

Challenge of the Yukon · May 14, 1947 · 14 min · 2,168 words

The transcript of “The Usurpers”, an episode of Challenge of the Yukon first broadcast May 14, 1947. 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. On King On Your Wiscues! The Wonder Dog King, swift, distant, strongest, cadestimally 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 Mounted Police, who preserved law and order in the new Northwest country, country where the greed for wealth and power led to frequent violence and bloodshed.

Sergeant Preston and his wonder dog king met that challenge and justice ruled triumphant. In an isolated spot on the Klondike River, young Ben Guinea lived along with his father. It was early spring, but deep snow still covered the ground.

Ben was taking advantage of the longer day, and then out setting his traps since dawn. It was almost noon when he approached his father's cabin. He stopped when he saw that the door was open and heard men's voices.

He still saw the blade of the side of the open door and listened. But it's far enough away so nobody will be snooping around. But you can't. There's a law. This is my thing. The law ain't gonna know about it.

At least until we're out of the territory. And then, maybe you won't be able to tell them. And I'm gonna split this goal we found hidden away. Then we're gonna help you work your claim.

Some of my friends will find out. You're never gonna be alone if someone comes visiting. You're gonna introduce us as two of your pawns. And there'll be a gun in my pocket in case you get other ideas.

Hey, Nick. How much wrong, Ed? It must be a kid living here with him. A boss of kids clothes in the back room there. Is that right? If you got a kid? No. I mean, he isn't here.

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