Work and Win No. 743: Fred Fearnot's Great Run

# Fred Fearnot's Great Run

This issue of Work and Win (No. 743, February 28, 1913) features the serial "Fred Fearnot's Great Run; or, An Engineer for a Week" by Hal Standish. The adventure story follows Fred Fearnot and his companion Terry Olcott in Orlando after Fred's successful bicycle run to save a million dollars. When gamblers Mayo and Blalock attempt to exploit Fred's cycling skills for wagering purposes, Fred refuses on principle, citing concerns about his reputation. After demonstrating impressive bicycle-jumping abilities to local wheelmen, Mayo and Blalock depart. Fred and Terry then organize a bicycle excursion with local young people, traveling westward. Along the route, they learn of two couples in love but unengaged, and Fred suggests orchestrating a marriage proposal among the party members. The narrative emphasizes themes of honor, romantic matchmaking, and athletic prowess.