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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
6
Ethel, a British newspaper correspondent, secretly marries Streetman a German and learns he aided her to uncover naval secrets. With the European war looming, she plans to accompany him to Germany to seek vengeance for England as Captain Brown and others pursue them to the Belgian frontier.
The text follows New York correspondent Charlie Brown as he weighs loyalty to friends against personal safety amid a spy plot. A suspenseful installment outlines a meeting and the planning stage of espionage, promising a major thrill.
Ethel confesses secret marriage to Mina Willoughby alias Madame de Lorde while Charlie Brown inquires about Streetman a German Russian spy. Brown reveals himself as George W. Achewell and plans a Belgian venture as they anticipate dinner with the French spy rejoining the scene.
Ethel Willoughby alias Madame de Lorde drifts to the cigar counter at Courvoisier Inn seeking a contact. She finds relief in speaking with Mr. Brown while business pulls her toward a meeting with Streetman expected to join later. An unknown French spy approaches, signaling intrigue and danger ahead.
In a tense village scene at the Lion d Or, Ethel and Christophe conspire with a French agents to wire a hidden telephone to monitor German movements. As word spreads, Charlie Brown becomes a fevered reporter, and a flood of panicked peasants pours into the street signaling an approaching German force.
The reader is teased about Madame De Lorde being discovered by the Germane the first time she attempted action. A vivid graphic description is promised in the following installment, labeled as continuing.
The El Paso fair highlighted Western Canada as the top exhibitor in wheat, with oats barley and rye also winning prizes. Alfalfa and other crops drew attention, and with new rail links, Hudson Bay and Pacific routes, farmers are urged to consider settlement in Western Canada where virgin land sells for 15 to 20 dollars per acre. The Dominion Government offers 160 acre free farms and guidance via government agents for those seeking land near railways in the Peace River country.
Walter Damrosch recalls Paderewski visit to an English country house where a countess asked the pianist to play. He agreed and the master turned to entertain by playing the daughter’s music, prompting a notable quip on his versatility and wit.
A early 20th century promotional item urges housekeepers to cut high priced meats and switch to Skinner's products from Omaha Nebraska. It touts varied recipes and promises a free cookery guide to women and hints that effort brings happiness to others and oneself.
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