02479cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000530011324500240016626400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034049000650037650000310044150800300047252012730050253400760177565300180185165300200186965300370188983000650192685600640199185600430205599900190209873315UtSlPG20260610134709.0mcr n260607r20241928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aSpears, Raymond S.q(Raymond Smiley),d1876-195010aWhen everybody knew 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from the July 15, 1928 issue of Adventure magazine.  aRelease date is 2024-04-01  aRoger Frank and Sue Clark  a"When Everybody Knew" by Raymond S. Spears is a short story published in Adventure magazine during the late 1920s. This piece is a work of fiction that captures the gritty atmosphere of a frontier town, focusing on themes of intimidation, masculinity, and social hierarchy. The narrative revolves around the dynamics of power among the town's inhabitants, especially under the looming presence of the villainous character, Rearing Bill.  The story introduces Rearing Bill, a menacing figure known for his brute strength and propensity for violence. His arrival in the Many Moons Barroom sets a chaotic tone, as he exhibits reckless behavior fueled by alcohol, drawing fear and fascination from onlookers. Tensions escalate when he begins to terrorize a hapless man, Odd Jobbing Det, until Robert Benson, known as Patient Bob, intervenes boldly. With an unexpected display of courage, Benson effortlessly disarms Bill, revealing his own prowess and surprising everyone. This act of bravery not only changes the dynamics of the conflict but also establishes Benson's reputation in the town. The tale culminates in a juxtaposition of strength and vulnerability, underscoring the complexities of power within a rugged society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1928  aShort stories  aWestern stories  aAmerican fiction -- 20th century 0aProduced from the July 15, 1928 issue of Adventure magazine.4 uhttps://archive.org/details/adventure-v-067-n-03-1928-07-1540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73315  c114040d114040