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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Apr 22, 1920

Page

3

Orphaned boy and the Hardy plan after the war

Dave cares for Charlie Elden and promises to provide. Irene and Dave invite the orphan into their home while a tense crowd erupts over war news. Conward confronts Dave, revealing his malicious interest as the chapter advances.

The Night Drive and a Fateful Revolver Moment

Dave confronts Conward after a bitter betrayal as Irene pleads. He spares Conward at first then gives Irene the revolver and drives away in a rage. He later flees through the night, trying to outrun his ghosts and recall a long-since forgotten memory.

Dave Elden Conward Theman Irene Elden Ranch Bert Morrison Charlie Flo

Japanese Trade Supersedes British in Pacific Markets

A Scandinavian Shipping Gazette correspondent notes Japan dominates Marshall Islands sales with items from needles to anchors all Japanese made. British Chamber of Commerce reports Japan also thriving in Argentine textile markets due to cheap labor, signaling future competition. A stray line about a wife and biscuits ends the piece.

Messish South Asia South Pacific Islands Scandinavian Shipping Gazette Marshall Islands British Chamber of Commerce Argentine Republic

California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Harmless Laxative

An old ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children, promising a safe laxative for the stomach liver and bowels. It warns readers to look for the California name on the bottle and notes the fruity taste and full dosing directions.

California

Federal Agriculture Reports Highlight Livestock Culling and Wool Grading

The Live Stock Branch demonstrates culling 40 to 60 percent of stock while keeping farmer eye counts. The department also grades and sells about 4 550 000 pounds of wool cooperatively in 1918 19. The Ottawa publication outlines broad farming support by the Federal Department of Agriculture.

Farmers of Canada Federal Federal Department of Agriculture Ottawa

Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Claim Cure for Fainting Spells

A testimonial from Eva Po Yarenian of Krneers dorf Ontario describes four years of severe nerve and fainting problems. After trying two doctors and various medicines, she credits Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills with dramatic improvement within ten boxes. The ad urges others with heart troubles to try the pills, available at dealers or by mail from The T Milburn Co. Limited in Toronto.

Eva Po Yarenian Krneersdorf Milkburn Aken Milburn

Farm land values rise in Dominion 1919 report

The Dominion Bureau of Statistics estimates average farm land value at 52 dollars an acre for 1919, up from 46 in 1918 and higher across provinces with British Columbia at 178, Ontario 66, and Quebec 72. Summer wages show males averaging 764 dollars yearly and females 465, with monthly male 78 and female 43 wages in summer.

Dominion Dominion Bureau of Statistics British Columbia Ontario Quebec Canada

Progress of School Exhibition Centres in 1920

The Education Department aims to run 250 school exhibition centres in 1920, expanding from 1919. Exhibitions show students’ work and foster competition with judges or speakers supplied for most events. School inspectors and regional staff largely drive the movement’s growth and success.

van Degartman Education Department Department of Education

Orion and Trishman referenced in Exsyllions tale

Fragmentary lines mention Orion and O'Ryan or Orion with a Trishman character. Exsyllions are credited as the first to Bs the Tengili of the year, though the context remains unclear.

Orion O’ryan Trishman Leaven

Sloan's Liniment Relief Claim Ad

An old Canadian advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for aches pains and muscle soreness. It highlights soothing relief from back cramps stiffness and strained sinews with prices 35c 70c and 140.

Sloan Canada

Saskatchewan Vets Egg Dealers Licensing After June

Saskatchewan introduces licensing for all egg dealers starting June 1. Dealers cannot purchase eggs until candied and only fit eggs accepted. Producers and dealers largely support the act, expected to curb carelessness and dishonesty and raise egg quality for domestic and export markets.

Saskatchewan

Seed pea contract planted in Alberta irrigated lands

A U S seed company representative contracted Henry Davis to grow fifty acres of peas on his Rosemary Alberta farm after visiting Brooks and nearby areas. Davis, from Rigby Idaho, brings seed pea growing experience and irrigation know how. If successful, seed peas could become widespread in the district as in Idaho.

United States Brooks Alberta Henry Davis Rosemary Tie Brooks, Duchess and Davis Rigby Idaho Taha

Danderine Promise to Stop Hair Loss and Dandruff

Classic hair tonic claim offering a small bottle for a few cents to stop hair loss and dandruff. It advises applying a little to the scalp, promising hair regrowth, strength, thickness, and gloss after several uses.

Brainy Lizard Discovery in Colorado Unveils Giant Skeleton

Scientists reveal a massive 44 foot high lizard like skeleton from a deep pit in Colorado. The neck rises twenty feet above the ground and the creature extends over fifty feet from head to tail. The animal reportedly had a brain about one inch in diameter.

Colorado Asay

Local nostalgia hits on Sunday bells draw homesick men

A fragment notes that some men experience a regular Sunday morning homesickness when church bells ring, hinting at a recurring emotional response linked to church time.

Unshaven man faces court over trivial charge

A rough looking man with a winter beard stood trial, pleaded his own case, and impressed the magistrate with his courtroom address. He claimed to be admitted to the bar and a graduate of a major eastern college, noting he could earn $2,590 annually.

Winter Garden

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