Squire Goes to Arizona to Sell Silver Mine

Originally Aired: August 20, 1935 In Lum & Abner #177, "Squire Goes to Arizona to Sell Silver Mine," Lum and Abner face mounting obstacles as they attempt to launch their new traveling store on wheels. After loading merchandise yesterday, the duo discovers the rear end is too heavy, causing the front wheels to lift completely off the ground. They're forced to haul everything back to Caleb Weehunt's blacksmith shop for modifications. At Dick Huddleston's store, Grandpappy Spears and Dick discuss the problematic venture, agreeing the body was built far too large and unwieldy for country roads. The troubles continue to pile up when Lum arrives with news that someone has stolen spark plugs from the engine overnight. Rather than cutting down the oversized body as planned, they've added a third set of wheels using old cultivator parts from Caleb's shop, creating an awkward six-wheeled contraption. Dick warns that the mismatched wheels won't work properly, but Lum remains hopeful. Meanwhile, Abner and Cedric are still trying to get the engine running, and Grandpappy anxiously awaits news about whether their venture will succeed enough to offer him employment.