The Boy Scouts at the Panama Canal

A sunny morning on a quiet farm sets the stage for a lively family dispute. Hiram Applegate, a gruff but good‑hearted farmer, is confronted by his son Jared, fresh from a stint on the Panama Canal. Jared is desperate for cash to settle debts incurred during his adventurous work, and he hints at a new venture that could change his fortunes—though he won’t yet reveal the details.

Meanwhile, the buzz of an electric automobile and the distant hum of canal machinery hint at a world far beyond the orchard. As the Applegates grapple with old promises, new technology, and the promise of the Boy Scouts’ daring exploits, listeners are drawn into a slice of early‑20th‑century life where ambition, ingenuity, and family ties intersect. The opening promises humor, colorful characters, and a glimpse of the bustling Panama Canal era.