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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1938

Page

7

Trappers Seek Montagnais Camp in Wild Northern Canada

Alan Cameron a young trapper and his Indian partner Noel with Rough the husky dog search the desolate Big River country for the Montagnais camp. Their supplies are ruined by wolves and they survive on wolf meat until they discover a substantial log house in the Talking River wilderness.

Alan Cameron Noel Husky Ungava Big River Canada Talking River

Night of the starving men in the Ungava frontier cabin

Alan Cameron and Noel arrive at a remote camp on the Big River. A bearded giant hosts them with caribou stew and warmth, while the two starved men recover as the mysterious man asserts control of the camp and prepares to speak once the pair regain strength.

Noel Alan Alan Cameron Mad River Fort George Rough Roughy Ungava Boss Unvaga

Castle McCord Hosts Castaway Boys In Arctic Meet

Alan Cameron and Noel Leloup arrive at Castle McCord's camp on the Talking River where they meet John McCord and his daughter Heather. McCord explains his voyage from Rupert House with canoes and Indians as the boys face a wary welcome, rough talk, and questions about the unknown River of Skulls.

Alan McCord Alan Cameron Fort George Noel Leloup John McCord Castle McCord Cameron Rupert House East Main Noel Talking River Country Heather Rough Nosec Heather McCord Berthe Dessane Berthe

Dogs Used by Palestine Police Track Outlaws

Jerusalem dispatch reports two police Doberman suspects helped end a wave of killings. Jan and Elsa trained in South Africa under a strict scent method, operating on a single understood language. The dogs chased fugitives from Judean caves to Galilee villages, deepening fear among local brigands.

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The Clay Mask Midnight Drive and Suspected Affair

Merrick frets over his wife Nora as he travels to Speedwell's after work. He recalls several past flirtations by Nora with other men, and suspects she may be meeting someone while he is away. The scene hints at marital tension and possible infidelity.

Merrick Speedwell's Nora Young Mills Speedwell’s Minette

Frayed tensions as a jealous husband confronts his wife

In a tense scene D J Walsh returns home late to find Nora in a clay mask and Merrick, his wife’s husband, pressing toward confrontation. The moment ends with Nora reflecting that a clay mask signals her husband’s neglect of appearances and affection.

Safety Sake GUTTING-IN Elimination through cautious driving

Motorists can prevent accidents by waiting until passed cars are visible in the rear view before reentering traffic. Focus, avoid distractions, and keep speeds appropriate to road conditions. Regular leg stretches on long trips aid alertness and quick stopping.

A Happy Home Happy Is Sheltering a Friend

A quotation notes that a welcoming home serves a friend, comparing hospitality to a festal arch built to entertain one guest for a day. The author invokes Emerson to emphasize generosity and shared space as a simple, joyful act.

Emerson

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