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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
2
Dalton presses Darbo for the Basin of White Water mystery while Haight haunts the scene. Timberley confronts Dalton over a plan to recruit his gang, and Sagawa the Trail-Runner appears as the tension builds in the cabin.
In a forested trapper’s cabin Dalton confronts Darbo the half breed about Daddy Farney’s killer. The legend of the white wolf frames their tense exchange as the candlelight exposes fear and superstition in the dim room.
Foll warns Darbo to set down his knife as Dalton demands restraint. The momentary glare tests loyalty before the weapon is tossed aside and the man mutters he may have erred. The scene ends with a cliffhanger as the white wolf Dieu is invoked.
The Philadelphia Ledger lauds Britain's decision to bury an unidentified soldier in Westminster Abbey beside kings and statesmen. It calls the grave a lasting memorial of sacrifice for liberty at home and around the world, noting the unknown soldier rests among the elect of the earth.
Dominion headquarters reports job data for the week ending October 23 from 5 230 forms with a payroll of 731 930. Compared with last week firms show about a 1 percent decrease while versus mid January employment rose more than six percent. Further reductions are anticipated by employers.
The Winnipeg Free Press cites John Spargo calling Bolshevism the bitter opposite of its promises, delivering famine fetters hate chaos corrupt despotism fratricide, and argues that Socialist writers warn the world will misread Moscow communism as generic socialism.
The BC coast whaling season closes with an unofficial catch around 1,000 whales, near last year's total of 999.
An advice piece links foul breath to indigestion and stomach misery and touts Dr Hamilton's Pills of Mandrake and Butternut as a cure. A testimonial from Mrs P D Quigley of Washburn describes resolution of headaches, skin clarity, and improved digestion after using the product at 25 cents a box.
The London Express notes alarm in the American colony over anti American agitation in Japan. It asserts Britain will honor treaty obligations to Japan but reminds that blood ties and steadfast wartime comradeship with America bind London to steadfast support of the United States.
A Manchester Guardian note recalls a party where Jenny Lind now Mme Goldschmidt praised Adelina Patti after a brilliant singing performance and lightly advised the young star, joking that she is a Jenny kind with a wink at Patti’s vanity.
Canadian Pacific Railway aims to begin grading the Drumheller branch line in the spring. D C Coleman Western Lines GM says the line will open to serve the Knee Hill district between Acme and Drumheller, opening access to rich agricultural country.
A brief note observes that holly trees appear unusually resistant to insect pests with few disturbances noted.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a quick fix for dull flat hair. It claims the product thickens waves, adds gloss, cleanses dust and oil, and stimulates scalp to prevent dandruff while promoting growth and brightness.
A single resident inspired by advice from a state college led to blue spruce plantings in Freedom Wyoming transforming a treeless town. The forestry division provided transplants at five cents each, starting with 250 trees and reaching 4160 planted by local volunteers. This small effort sparked nationwide interest in tree planting.
The Melbourne Argus notes a postwar crime theory linking battle field brutality to later violence. It cites Britain’s surge of murders in recent years and suggests Australia may be experiencing a crime wave as demobilization unfolds.
Asbestos from Quebec, Canada dominates global supply. Estimates place Quebec's deposits at about 85 to 90 percent of world consumption, with Ontario closely rivaling for nickel sources.
A historical note states that persons bearing the same surname are forbidden to marry in China, regardless of direct relation. The rule aims to prevent intra-surname unions across the population.
Department of Agriculture estimates Alberta potato crop for the season at 7.5 million bushels from about 60 008 acres yielding an average of 125 bushels per acre, well above the long term average.
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