Vanished Men and a Shifting Web of Names
Six men die on the Nottaway river while Red Malone and Garrett Finlay plot with Blaise the half breed guide. Finlay encounters Batoche and hints at Tete Blanche as a survey partner, revealing Isadore’s ties and a dangerous power play as they head toward Waswanipi and the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chibougamau
Nottaway River
Red Malone
Garrett Finlay
Blaise
Nottaway
Finlay
Batoche
Ottawa
Waswanipi
Bay
Isadore
Tete-Blanche
Tete Blanche
Garry
M’siew’ Batoche
Cotter
Mr. Cotter
McLeod
Malone
Flambeau
Cross
River Ambush on the Nottaway Tests a Small Party
The Peterboro wrestles through rock fastness and white water on the Nottaway after Lake Shabogama. Red, Finlay, Garry, Blaise, and Brassard contend with rifle fire from the shore as they race to safety and plan revenge against Batoche Flambeau and Isadore amid a tense border war over a fur survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shabogama
Nottaway
Allons
Peterboro
Red
Finlay
Blaise
Peterpole
Batoche
Garry
Brassard
Malone
Flambeau
Tete-Blanche
Ottawa
Bob
Chibougamau
Ten Days Later on Matagami Lake Route
Finlay and his survey party push toward Lake Olga along Matagami Lake with a map driven guess of a Hudson Bay post inland. The crew debates whether to press upstream or backtrack to locate the missing outpost while Blaise urges caution and talks of making contact with indigenous people for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterboro
Matagami Lake
Finlay
Hudson’s Bay Post
Lake Olga
Red
Hudson's B
Garry
Lake Sudde
Blaise
Soil conservation needed to sustain war time agriculture
Prof C J Chapman argues that farm production for the war effort depends on continuing soil conservation. He warns soils are losing fertility through cultivation and manure losses, with farm outputs failing to replacement levels, urging persistent soil fertility programs and land use planning supported by federal efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Chapman
Soils Department
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Madison
Wis
United States
Agriculture in Industry: Beeswax and Honey Market Flows
Florence C. Weed explains how beekeeping supports industry with a 14 million dollar wax trade across 48 states. Beeswax aids cosmetics and polishes, foundry insulation, electric coil insulation, golf ball cores, and comb foundation returns to hives. Beeswax candles burn slowly with high purity, while honey aids nutrition and medicine, with dark varieties sold to bakers and confectioners.
Agricultural News Highlights From Wartime Rural Reports
Three million US farms are now in soil conservation districts. Russia tests rubber from dandelion to aid war needs. Winter cows require about five pounds of water for every pound of milk produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Pattern 1022 Transfer Motif Pattern and Materials
Pattern 1022 features a 15 by 20 inch transfer motif and four motifs of 244 by 3%4 inches with stitch illustrations and a color chart. Includes materials required and ordering information. Send your order to the address provided.
Great Cause Inspires Readiness to Risk All
Quote attributed to Theodore Roosevelt urges constant grave risk for a noble cause. It emphasizes dedication, courage, and self sacrifice beyond ordinary safety. The assertion equates true worth with willingness to risk life and well being for a larger mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wawanipi
Jules Isadot
Gry
Dhose
Blaise Brassard
Dis Batoche
Bettair
M’sieu Isadore
God Blaise
Wolverine
Chapter
Florence C. Weed
Agricultural News
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
Tern No
Tord Cy
Nature
California
Sunkist
California Fruit Growers Exchange
EU Darling
Fleischmanns
Army
Navy
Marine Corp
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