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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
5
Notices show a rate of 1.50 for a year paid in advance and 2.00 yearly if not paid in advance. An additional 50 cents postage surcharge applies to addresses within the United States when payments are not in advance.
An editorial urges rigorous back-yard cleanup to prevent typhoid and disease, arguing cleanliness signals a progressive town and keeps visitors with a good impression. It contrasts religious boastfulness with quiet, modest faith and notes local civic updates and events from Register Neepawa.
Zoe and Line run a trio of age focused services in the local market. The segment notes small business activity, pricing trends, and community engagement with brief nods to local firms and residents.
Mrs Rev Taylor departed Saturday morning for a visit of two or three weeks to Winnipeg. Haitor and Mrs Offen and Mrs BF Paddock were Brandon visitors on Thursday. George Brows, one of the best boys, left on Mescona.
The monthly Red Cross Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. Johnstone's home elected Mrs. J. H. Couch as president for six months and honored Mrs. Johnstone as Honorary President. A silver tea raised 3.35 and donations totaling 1622.00 acknowledged. activity paused on rag and rubber collection due to town illness while rest room prayer meetings continue Thursdays at 8 p.m. Tickets for a enlarged church picture donation by Mr. Hardy are on sale.
Effie Willey, once of Bradwardine, died recently at Westminster while living in British Columbia. Rev F W Kerr praised her friendship and Christian ideals at the funeral. A Maccabee delegation attended, pallbearers were church officers and two old Bradwardine friends.
The YMCA runs 37 centres on Somme battlefields ten days after Canadians began the offensive. A field centre operates near German guns with daily shell fire, costing 34000 dollars for a move. D A Davis notes YMCA workers act as unarmed soldiers aiding troops under dangerous conditions.
A church seeks photos of local men who enlisted to fight for the country. The author plans to place an Honor Roll in the church and promises to return photos after completion. Community members are invited to send in any usable portraits for inclusion.
Two young dairy cows have freshened this month and are available. Interested parties should contact L. W. Goekoop at phone number 46-3 in Rivers.
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