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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
6
A governor warning urges caution during prosperity across Canada. While the nation enjoys broad growth, officials should avoid extravagant, permanent debts and plan for future retrenchment when buoyancy subsides. Emphasizes prudent, revenue producing investments.
Ottawa to administer a long term loan program for Canadian farmers through the Canadian Farm Loan Board. Alberta and British Columbia lead as provincial boards are named by orders in council. Dr J D MacLean reports the central board’s first post tour meeting and says Ottawa machinery is ready, with loans expected soon.
Record beet acreage is anticipated in southern Alberta with over 10 000 acres expected to be planted if spring outlook remains favorable. Early indications point to a sizable increase in beet cultivation across the region.
Prince Edward writes the foreword to the third volume of the Merchant Navy by Sir Archibald S. Hurd. The Prince praises the British mercantile marine and recalls his world travels. He notes the red ensign and credits merchant mariners with heroism shown in the world war.
An article extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe spring tonic to strengthen blood and nerves. It cites improved energy, sleep, appetite and weight, with a testimonial from Mrs L Hupman of Summerville Centre Nova Scotia and notes availability for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A Lancashire craftsman has invented a wristwatch that winds itself. After studying watch troubles caused by dirt and moisture entering the winder, he built a fully enclosed design. In two and a half years of spare-time work, the device was completed and will run for three hours of wear daily. It cannot be overwound.
A wave of disruptive actions leaves many involved unsure how to handle the consequences. Officials warn of ongoing investigations as communities seek orderly responses.
Free distribution to farmers of the new Field and Farmyard gathers leading Canadian agricultural authorities including Dr C B E Saunders W L Carlyle Robt M Holtby Col Bartley Bull and others The book compiled by Hon Duncan Marshall covers cropping livestock breeding and practical farming tasks and has strong endorsements from government ministers Distribution highlights its promise of practical guidance for farmers across Canada The text also notes a vermifuge Exterminator and a brief note on lighthouse lighting history referencing St Bees lighthouse and old coal lights.
Advertising copy claims Miller's Worm Powders destroy worms without harming the child and cleanse the stomach and bowels so pests do not return. The text also touts Holloway's Corn Remedy for corn relief and includes a humorous exchange between Gilrett and Terry about kissing a girl.
A British aeroplane named the Vickers Betiore is described as a fast trans global freighter troop carriage and potential long range bomber. It features Napier Lion engines, 1000 horsepower, extra tanks for 70 to 80 hours flight, and a reinforced wooden cabin resembling a railway carriage.
A report shows federal provincial and municipal outlays for road improvement and maintenance in 1927 totaling 45 750 000 dollars. The text mixes unrelated asthma and a paradox joke with a disclaimer note about claimed remedies.
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