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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
4
The Gazette declines to print a letter from two returning soldiers because it is unsigned. Editors state all epistles must bear the writer’s name, reinforcing that published opinions carry the weight of the author’s identity.
Provincial Constable Jas Forman arrived at the end of last week to take duties. His head quarters will be at Rivers with a large rading area from this centre. He will have an office here. Brandon district has five constables, Rivers has one. Detective Foster, a familiar figure, is the inspector in charge. Forman will move his family here once a suitable residence is found.
Reports warn a severe grasshopper plague may strike Southwestern Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan this year. Some farmers consider abandoning fields to avoid crop loss and seed wheat costs. Oak River plans a teachers residence on a new site for better school grounds. An order declares a prairie chicken open season from October 15 to 22, the first in three years.
For sale a 20 book set titled Books of Knowledge. Apply Gazette Office, Rivers.
1919 Maxwell touring car with 2600 miles run offered by A Francis of Powpman Rivers. Car described as low price buy.
Property owners offer two well built houses for sale at prices far below market value. Locations are good and terms can be arranged for buyers unable to pay cash. Contact E J Forman, owner, for details and price on application.
The Rivers Curling Club will meet Friday at 8 o clock in the Town Hall to close the season and elect officers for the coming year. Chas W Angel serves as secretary treasurer.
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