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10-2-4 Ranch - First Song - Westward Ho!

Posted September 17, 2025 · 16 min

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The 1024 Ranch radio show features Dick Feran, Martha Mears, and the Sons of the Pioneers, with an entertaining mix of music and dialogue. Dick Feran sings songs celebrating life on the ranch while Art Gilmore discusses the challenges posed by rationing on Dr. Pepper's availability, stressing the drink's quality despite scarcity. The comedic segment includes a humorous anecdote about Dick's mishap at a barber shop where he received a shave from a lady barber who was startled by a mouse. The show emphasizes the enduring reputation of Dr. Pepper and wraps up with a reminder for listeners to support the war effort by purchasing bonds and stamps.

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