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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
5
A party of about 25 settlers from southern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico has reached Alberta to claim land. They say they are forerunners of many farmers and ranchers from the south and expect a large influx in the spring.
Guidance urges taking LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets for colds or influenza with E W GROVE'S signature on the box. A remark notes a man’s astonishment at drinking near beer, highlighting social reactions to his choice.
Alberta mines along the Taber to Crow's Nest route are producing about 250 cars daily with some days near 300. Preceding years saw 225 cars as a record and the busiest season yielded around 10,000 tons daily worth over 50 000 dollars each day, signaling strong wealth despite lower yields in the southern fields. Ungratefulness is criticized as humanity.
The report estimates not more than two thirds of the season's grain has been shipped from the West. By December 1, about 400,000,000 bushels had moved past the Canadian lines, with an expected 30,000,000 to 35,000,000 bushels yet to be shipped. A cold spell slowed moves as railcars were diverted to frost protection and freight transport.
Advert describes Cascarets as a gentle tonic to aid liver and bowels, avoiding harsh laxatives. Claims 25 million boxes sold yearly and that the product works while you sleep. Mentions large Fur value shipment to Victoria and a political remark about pandering.
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for a Catarrh cure. It claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats the disease through the blood and mucous surfaces, destroys the foundation of catarrh, and strengthens health. Testimonials offered free.
Lumber shipments from the British Columbia Coast in October reached 30,000,000 feet along with 175,000,000 shingles 51,000 poles and 20,300,000 Ybs of paper exported.
In the past week Edmonton received 37 carloads of grain 33 of hay 20 of timber 21 cattle 6 coal from Grande Prairie and vicinity. Conversely 38 cattle 14 horses 9 settlers' cars and 69 merchandise cars were sent into the district.
The current South African angora Mohair industry earns about 3 million dollars yearly. Hazel narrates that George first proposal was rejected, while Helen confirms the memory and indicates the proposer was not present at that moment.
An article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to boost blood, strength, and nerves for schoolchildren. It cites Mrs Pearl Harrington of Thingsville Ontario and a teen with St Vitus dance who improved after using the pills. The ad states prices and mail order details from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
The text describes land and livestock arrangements in Alberta with mention of prior clearing and future cropt plans. It notes will be put into cropt with other holdings and bivestock will be raised. It references a probable farm arrangement and local activities.
This ad offers the Farmer's Account Book with blank ruled forms to help keep ace counts. It promises a complete, simple method and teaches beginners, encouraging readers to start at the new year.
The Vancouver city council weighs a plan to buy 2000 idle acres between Vancouver and Agassiz from private owners to create a soldier settlement scheme. The land now held privately would be resold to returned servicemen to keep them near the city.
Ernest Leveille of Montreal testifies that after 15 days of January foot rheumatism pain he tried Minard Liniment and felt improvement by the next morning. He offers a certificate of endorsement and recommends the remedy to others.
Brazil’s cattle stock jumped from 29 000 000 head in 1916 to 37 500 000 by December 1918 as war time increases mirrored in the United States and possibly Argentina and Russia. The note hints at higher global meat per person since 1914 and adds unrelated social quips.
In Alberta over 100000 acres of oil leases have been filed in recent weeks. A financier group has spent about 62000 on filings. A large block of leases covers the Czar district about 150 miles east of Calgary, where Imperial Oil Company is drilling.
Advertises Putnam's Corn Ex tractor extractor to remove a painful corn in 24 hours. Offers a 25 cent price at all dealers.
Alberta swine story highlights the Gilbert bred Berkshire boar from Stony Plain. A Saskatchewan farmer bought the yearling and later his Nebraska brother ordered forty sons after two years of use. Canadian crosses reportedly outperform imported stock in size bone and fitters.
A Vancouver board of trade report notes the Canadian government plans to start a steamship line between Halifax and British Columbia via the Panama Canal, signaling an enhanced maritime route pending government action.
An advertisement promotes Danderine hair treatment claiming to restore shine and vitality for long thick hair. It urges purchase of a 9d bottle to refresh the scalp and combat dandruff and thinning hair. The piece also notes a London soldier tattooed with battle names from 1914 and includes a Thomas Electric Oil cough remedy pitch.
Eight hundred thousand tons of coal were handled by railway companies in Alberta during September and October. Daily shipments now range from 500 to 1,000 tons above last year’s output. The piece notes that many men accept bribes yet some refuse them, and several have faced disgrace while attempting to escape poverty.
A local pet trader warns that talk may be cheap but well trained parrots fetch high prices. Buyers seek rare colors and enduring talk, driving demand in the market.
A single acre on the C. P. L. O. demonstration farm at Brooks Alberta yielded alfalfa seed worth over 900 dollars in two years. Last year 894 pounds were produced and this year 70 pounds were harvested from the same acre.
A historical notice extols Dr J D Kelloge's Asthma Remedy as a potent treatment to eradicate the disease from tender air passages. The piece notes recurring attacks sap strength and leave sufferers exhausted, urging readers to keep a supply on hand.
Cure claims promise relief for itching bleeding protruding piles within six to fourteen days. Refund offered if Pazoointment fails. Advertised as stopping irritation and aiding restful sleep after first use. Includes odd social commentary about women and faith.
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