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100 1 _aSpears, Raymond S.
_q(Raymond Smiley),
_d1876-1950
245 1 0 _aWhen everybody knew
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from the July 15, 1928 issue of Adventure magazine.
500 _aRelease date is 2024-04-01
508 _aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1928
653 _aShort stories
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aAmerican fiction -- 20th century
830 0 _aProduced from the July 15, 1928 issue of Adventure magazine.
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/adventure-v-067-n-03-1928-07-15
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73315
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