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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1932

Page

2

Hard fight on the river trail ends with Omar and Jim pursuing Paradis

Jim and Omar battle multiple Ojibwa and Paradis after discovering a gun on the trail. Omar uses the canoe as a weapon while Jim frees his rifles and fights to protect himself and his companion. Smoke signals danger as pursuit continues toward the river.

The Lost Dog of the North Quest Ends in Grief

Jim and Omar search for their husky Smoke after an ambush on the river by Paradis’s cabin. Smoke is dead, believed shot as the two men paddle downstream. The pair vow to continue toward Sturgeon Lake, haunted by memories and a possible romance with Aurore LeBlond.

Jim Omar Stuart Paul Paradis Paradis Ranners God's Lake Peterboro Smokey

Fire not always matter of dread

An Indianapolis News column quotes Mr. Sato Ninetails on how fear of fire fades with experience. It argues burns teach caution yet fuels curiosity, noting many injuries arise from testing fire without severe outcomes, and that learning through pain can sharpen judgment rather than deter progress.

Mr. Sato Ninetails Buck

Rival Fur Trader Faces Hazards Under Canadian Sky

Jim Stuart police diver? No. Jim Stuart runs Sunset House in the Canadian north. He and Omar rescue Aurore LeBlond from a lake accident. Paradis and LeBlond clash over trade, while Stuart seeks to improve his fortunes and win back the Indians. A year to make good, ambushes, and a planned appeal follow as loyalties shift.

Jim Omar Peterboro Paradis God's Lake Sunset House Jim Stuart Aurore LeBlond Stuart LeBlond Aurore Andrew Christie Winnipeg Esau

Old Hawaiian Culture Found on Maui by W M Walker

W M Walker of the Bureau of American Ethnology reported on Maui in Hawaii for the Bishop Museum findings. He described paved stone foot trails across lava, artificial fish ponds, grassy sled coasting tracks, and 230 altar sites oriented to the sea. The largest altar exceeded 400 feet in length with a 50 foot terraced slope. Chiefs were buried in nearly inaccessible cliff graves.

W. M. Walker Bureau of American Ethnology Maui Walker Bishop Museum of Honolulu

Fasting The Best Way To Improve Appetite

A medical address on improving appetite suggested skipping all meals for a day and repeating the cycle if needed. The advice was delivered in a measured, instructional tone and summarized as a method to stimulate hunger.

New Orleans Times-Picayune

Green and Black Teas Compared by Processing

Tea leaves used for green or black tea start from the same material but differ in curing. Green tea is sterilized by steam to prevent oxidation, yielding a green liquid. black tea is allowed to ferment, turning the leaf dark brown. Oolong is semi-fermented to reach a chosen point.

White carrot crops challenge Andean potato supremacy

In Ecuador, Dr. A Avila says farmers grow a white carrot between corn rows. He reports chemical analyses show higher amino acids than potato and a high grade edible starch with potential commercial uses. Residues yield a hard transparent paste like casein glue.

Andes Eurasia Ecuador A. Avila Guayaquil Doctor Avila

Scent Clues From the Sea Warn of Icebergs

Portland captain William Mouat claims he can gauge iceberg proximity by a musty odor, a skill learned from years at sea in iceberg regions. He notes natives in Hawaii identify fish by smell, and extends the idea to icebergs with seasoned olfactory detection.

William Mouat Portland Maine

Ape at Yale Writes on Walls in Captivity

A Yale University chimpanzee kept in captivity spends much of its spare time marking walls with a pencil. The unusual behavior suggests extensive early exposure and training, highlighting the animal's cognitive engagement.

Yale University

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