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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 12, 1923

Page

8

Community Club announces Big Time Dance at Wager Hall

The Community Club promotes another Big Time Dance at Wager Hall on May 4 as the season finale. Gazette will publish further announcements. Union Church W M S meets at Mrs Robi Hills home April 19 at 745. Easter bank envelopes will be received. Provincial Constable J Parcel, stationed at Rivers, is moved to the border for potential bank raid revival. Anticants group hosts a midweek social honoring Alice Holland and Marjory McNevin as they relocate to Winnipeg. attendees receive addresses and a large group photo.

Union Church W. M.S Robi Hill J. Parcel Rivers Jack Alice Holland Marjory McNevin Winnipeg

Send It In News Joke Or True Incident

A call for readers to share short items. The notice invites submissions of news, jokes, or true stories that are timely and worth readers’ attention, regardless of style.

One Simple Ballot For Manitoba Liquor Question

Brandon Sun argues for ending dual referendums on liquor sales in Manitoba. The opinion urges a single clear vote to determine public will, reduce costs, and implement a strict, enforceable law based on the outcome. Repeated elections are seen as wasteful and unproductive.

Manitoba Brandon Sun

Notice To Creditors Estate of Frank Warren Buggey

Notice is given to creditors of the estate of Frank Warren Buggey late of Rivers Manitoba Agent deceased All claims must be filed with the undersigned at his Rivers Manitoba office on or before May 1 1923 Dated at Rivers Manitoba March 31 1923

Frank Warren Buggey Town of Rivers Province of Manitoba

Rivera Fire Department Notice for Monday Meeting

Notice to firemen that the Rivera Fire Department will meet Monday evening at eight sharp. All members are requested to attend. Payment will be aside for the last call. Co. H. Gabe. Wo. LePage, Secy. Chief.

Rivera Fire Department H. Gabe Lepage, Secy

Sleeping sheets in Scotland and English impressions

The article notes a Scottish bedding custom of using one large sheet folded at the foot, open at walls and top, doubled at the feet. Travelers Fromen Storgson and John Ray mention the practice in 1598 and 1662, describing sheets as large single coverings now called half sheets, with some recalling sleeping in such sheets in their youth.

Scotland Frnen Storgson John Ray London Tatler

Fixing the Price and Odd Tales Across Town

A fractured old man trades a dog for two dollars with a witty reply from a woman who doubts the price. In a church scene a minister questions a country man about tears and faith. A medical quip warns against overreliance on horseback riding for leg exercise.

Exchange etiquette in department store gift returns

A shopper asks if wedding gifts must be exchanged in the original department. The floorwalker responds that it is not required and the customer proceeds to request an exchange of a rose jar for a frying pan.

Bathroom repairs become heated in customer dispute

A customer accuses the company president of dodging repairs while recalling the firm sold ice last summer. The confrontation centers on service delays and accountability for a bathroom fix.

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