Lum Will Start His Own Chain Letter: From Dimes to Hogs in Pine Ridge

In Lum & Abner #103, “Lum Will Start His Own Chain Letter,” a seemingly innocent chain letter from Denver sets Lum on a new get-rich-quick scheme. Promising over $1,500 in return for a single dime, the letter tempts Lum to enlist his friends—despite Dick Huddleston's warning that such ideas rarely pan out. Abner, ever the opportunist, suggests sending all five letters to himself, while Lum dreams bigger: replacing dimes with hogs. The duo quickly dives into planning a chain-letter system that trades swine instead of coins, convinced it will bring farm relief and national prosperity. In true Lum & Abner fashion, the absurdity escalates with charm, wit, and rural flair.

Cast:
Chester Lauck (Lum Edwards), Norris Goff (Abner Peabody), with supporting voices including Dick Huddleston and Grandpappy Spears

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