Wilderness Trial of Willard and Pierre on the Ice
In a brutal Arctic trek, Willard and the fierce Pierre endure ferocious wind, starvation, and frost as they push toward the Crooked River Roadhouse. The pair battle ice, hunger, and dwindling strength while a storm tests willpower and survival.
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Terre
Willard
Pierre
Ireroce
Feroce
Stan
Good Hope
Gar
Waelstrom
Great Divide
Crooked River Roadhouse
Tomor
Barrens
Dowuward
Ilerre
Crooked River
A Gambling Device Exposed by a Detective
A detective uncovers an electric-detuned dice rack used to cheat Mexican laborers. He observes Manuel lose wages to a loaded dice scheme powered by a magnet and concealed tablet under a game table, then forces restitution before the con artist escapes. Manuel and his wife return to pay day gambling, continuing the cycle despite the exposure.
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Mexico
Republic
Manuel
Asximan
Waterproof paper coats from Mitsumata plant
The Mitsumata shrub from Japanese mountains yields waterproof coats and cloaks. A Department of Agriculture expert recently highlighted the material, now little known outside, with the plant thriving in select U.S. mountains and production described as crude.
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Mitsumata
Japan
Department of Agriculture
United States
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