The Whistler · October 16, 1944 · 29 min · 4,788 words
The transcript of “Tale The Dead Man Told”, an episode of The Whistler first broadcast October 16, 1944. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). The Whistler plays The Whistler free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.
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Let every ghost signal remind you that you do go farther with signal gasoline The signal oil program Signal oil brings you another strange tale by the Whistler tonight the story of a man who gambled with life and of the tale the dead man told Hey, I'm the Whistler and I know many things or I walk by night. I know many strange tales
Many secrets hidden in the hearts of men and women was stepped into the shadow. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak. Before the Westmore brings you tonight's story, I want to pass along to you a few of the enthusiastic comments coming in from men in uniform to whom signal oil company has been sending thousands of the exciting battleship games called Saldow, S-A-L-V-O.
Lieutenant Commander Hartung, commanding the USS Blayton rights, signals generous gifts of salvo games, is of inestimable recreational value, and will do much for the morale of this ship's personnel. And Commander A.L. Mayor of the USS Haskell Rights, the crew of this vessel deeply appreciates signals kindness. Salvo games provide much pleasure during leisure hours.
Well friends, because of the popularity of this great game for two persons, signal oil company thought you too would enjoy playing salvo. So, in addition to those going to the armed forces, signal has been able to get a limited number to be given away by neighborhood signal gasoline dealers. A salvo game is yours for the asking, but I'd suggest getting yours
tomorrow sure, because folks over here are sure to go for salvo and just as they go away As men overseas are going for the salvo games, signal oil company is sending them. And now, the westward.
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