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Hopalong Cassidy #22 (1948)

Fawcett · 1948 · 52 pages

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ContinueHopalong Cassidy #23 →
Contains 11 stories
The Bridge of Despair
9 pp · western-frontier

In the rugged frontier town of Twin River, Sheriff Hopalong Cassidy investigates sabotage threatening the completion of a vital railroad bridge, as tensions rise between the bridge foreman, Blaine, and a suspicious steel dealer known as Tornado Pete. When a deadly cable car accident and a mysterious axe-cut cable point to foul play, Hopalong must protect Blaine and the workers from unseen enemies determined to destroy the bridge—just as the first train prepares to cross.

Put That in Your Beeswax
0.5 pp · humor
Hill Billy

Hill Billy shows off his spelling bee victory with a boastful "Put That in Your Beeswax!" to a friend, only to be interrupted by the arrival of the self-important Jenkins, who tries to impress a girl by claiming he looks like a million bucks. The moment is cut short when Hill Billy delivers a quick, witty retort that leaves Jenkins flustered.

One in a Million
0.5 pp · humor; western-frontier
Pistol Packin' PattieJenkins
The Return of the Arizona Kid!
6.67 pp · western-frontier

In a twist of frontier cunning, Sheriff Hopalong Cassidy sets a trap to lure the fugitive Arizona Kid by falsely claiming his younger brother, the Phoenix Flash, is to be hanged for horse theft. As the Phoenix Flash makes a dramatic, noisy entrance at the saloon and later the jailhouse, Hopalong uses a clever ruse involving a dummy and a trail of straw to draw the Arizona Kid out of hiding—leading to a showdown where the outlaw’s true intentions are finally revealed.

The Last Performance
6.67 pp · western-frontier

Shakespeare Mc Sniff, a self-proclaimed Shakespearean actor, arrives in Twin River under false pretenses, charming the townspeople and winning over Widow Jones with his theatrical flair. As he prepares for a performance at the town hall, his true intentions begin to surface—especially when he steals Widow Jones’s diamond brooch during the show, leading to a tense confrontation with Hopalong Cassidy.

Teepee Topics
0.33 pp · non-fiction; western-frontier
Sitting Bull
Gold Digger
4 pp · humor; western-frontier
Whitey WhiskersDaniel Boone Jr.

Whitey Whiskers convinces Daniel Boone Jr. that a scientist’s claim of gold in the hills is real, leading him to paint rocks gold and sell them as treasure. As prospectors gather to bid on his fake gold claim, Whitey Whiskers enjoys the chaos—until Hopalong Cassidy shows up with a surprising offer.

Sherlock Gets Crowned
1 pp · humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals
Sherlock the MonkChuck
Fishy!
0.5 pp · humor
Hill Billy
Fighting Talk
0.5 pp · humor; western-frontier
Pistol Packin' PattieShowboat Hodges

Pistol Packin' Pattie rolls her eyes as Showboat Hodges launches into another round of exaggerated boasts, claiming he’s the toughest man in the West. He insists he only fights two men at once—because he’s afraid he’d kill a single opponent—prompting Pattie to scoff at his usual showboating.

Justice Triumphs!
7 pp · western-frontier

In the frontier town of Twin River, the beloved Good-Time Charley Dale is accused by the reclusive miser Silas Scratch of stealing his money during a party, sparking suspicion and tension. Sheriff Hopalong Cassidy investigates the conflicting claims, uncovering a pattern of monthly robberies tied to the first of each month, leading him to question who truly deserves trust in a town built on appearances.

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