Plot to Buy the Jot ‘Em Down Store: Squire’s Schemes and Society’s Grip

Originally Aired: July 30, 1935 In Lum & Abner #162, “Plot to Buy the Jot ‘Em Down Store,” Pine Ridge’s society craze reaches new heights, with Abner caught between his wife Elizabeth’s social ambitions and Squire Skimp’s shady schemes. While Abner laments Elizabeth’s turn toward high society—complete with bridge lessons, debutante parties, and a hired cook—Squire and Snake Hogan attempt a sly takeover of the Jot ‘Em Down Store. Pretending to help, Squire persuades Abner to sell for $2,000, planning to funnel the money right back into their dubious silver mine stock. But Abner flips the script, takes the cash, and bolts—leaving Squire and Snake outwitted and out $2,000. A classic tale of small-town cunning meets backfired con. Cast: Chester Lauck (Lum Edwards), Norris Goff (Abner Peabody), with voices of supporting characters including Squire Skimp, Dick Huddleston, and Snake Hogan Tags: LumAndAbner, oldtimeradio, 1930scomedy, JotEmDownStore, SquireSkimp, PineRidge, radiohumor, vintagebroadcast, societycraze, Horlicks, ruralcomedy, silverminescheme, classicradio, vaudeville, smalltownlife, Abnerwins, outsmartSquire