Bob Steele #3

Cowboy Cal checks out of a ramshackle hotel after a miserable night in a hard bed surrounded by cobwebs and grime—but not before delivering a parting quip about the establishment's true name. This 1951 western humor yarn proves that even a cowboy's complaints can land with a smile.

Bob Steele arrives in Junction City to find a dynamite explosion—sabotage aimed at halting the railroad's construction through town. With just ten days to lay the final ten miles of track before the franchise is forfeited, Bob must rally the intimidated workers and stand against Ollie Hunt's gang, who are determined to stop the railroad from bringing progress to the frontier.

Boxcar Benny lands a shot at a restaurant cashier position and must convince the owner he's trustworthy enough for the job—which means proving just how honest he really is. This one-page humor story plays Benny's claims of integrity against his own track record in the most amusing way possible.

Dimwit Diddle reveals his struggles with reading and writing when asked about his literacy skills, demonstrating his particular trouble with understanding directional signs along the road. It's a lighthearted look at the lovable character's everyday challenges with the written word.

When fast-talking salesman Fizzy corners a weary cowboy with promises of life insurance and headache pills, what starts as a simple sales pitch spirals into an increasingly absurd comedy of misunderstandings and dubious product claims. Fizzy's past as a bumbling deputy only adds fuel to the fire as his pitches grow more ridiculous—and his customer's patience grows thinner. Will Fizzy finally make that elusive sale, or will he end up just making a quick exit?

Glib Gibbons has discovered a foolproof way to defuse the anger of a big, easily provoked fellow—all it takes is a simple counting trick that buys him plenty of time. This clever 1951 western humor tale shows just how far a quick mind and a sharper tongue can go when fists start flying.