Famous Western, June 1955

Featured content: "The Dark Avenger," a novel by Lauran Paine, following gunman Brade Ballard, a lone wolf apparently hunting an enemy. Silent Jim Travis, observing Ballard in Chiqui's Anglica Bar, suspects War Bonnet—the vast cattle and property empire owned by Samuel Barbera—may harbor smugglers, making its strict "No Trespassing" policy meaningful. "Worthless Claim," a novelet by J. J. Mathews, involves two men tricked into purchasing deceptive land. Additional stories include "Digger John Loses" by A. A. Baker, where miners are distracted from a lynching through gambling; "Bronco Marshal" by W. J. Reynolds concerning suspicious outlaw meetings; and "Fair Odds." Features cover Sitting Bull's final days, Nevada saloons, vaqueros, and regional history. June 1955 issue, bi-monthly publication.