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Challenge of the Yukon: What Price King

Challenge of the Yukon · August 10, 1949 · 29 min · 5,597 words

The transcript of “What Price King”, an episode of Challenge of the Yukon first broadcast August 10, 1949. 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! It's Yukon King, swift as the strongest lead dog of the northwest, placing the trail for Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mountain Police. In his relentless pursuit of lawbreakers! And King, on the huskies!

Gold, gold, is covered in the Yukon! A stampede to the Klondike in the wild race for riches! Back to the days of the Gold Rush! with Sergeant Preston and his wonder dog, Yukon King, as they meet the challenge of the Yukon.

When Cyrus Ogilvy came to the Yukon to inspect his rich mind-holings, he brought with him his 14-year-old son Curtis. A few days after arriving in Dawson, they traveled north by dog sled to inspect a mine which was located near the town of 40 miles.

Curtis stood by impatiently as his father discussed the mind with the superintendent. Finally, the boy interrupted. Father, can I try driving the dogs, sled while you're talking to Mr. Blanchard? Better not, Sonny. I'm an experienced and handled dog team.

But I've watched you and Joe do it. I guess I'm just a smart... No, Curtis, you heard what Mr. Blanchard did. He takes a tree and sends a dog team. Oh, that's just what he says. Never let me have any fun.

If mother were here, she'd let me do it. When we get back home, I'm gonna tell her how you... tell her how you're all right all right go ahead and drive the comfort it's lady hey blad you maybe you can give them a few parties anything you say mr. everything now then Sonny the first thing you want to do is get a good grip on the traces

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