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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
2
The text contrasts Eastern and Western views on national issues. It notes the East’s belief in CPR benefits to the Union and Western burdens from tax exemptions and higher rates. It argues the West demands development of its own resources and critiques Eastern neglect of Western resources.
The piece argues the East pursues self interest under tariff protection while the West resents Eastern bias and political quarrels hindering Western growth. It notes the West has shown energy and problem solving, while federal policy blocks Western outlets and development. It promises next week’s discussion of steps to reconcile East West differences for Canada’s progress.
Reports say the archducal faction was moved by a special train under guard through Agaiten territory. Swiss authorities, though declaring generosity, continue severe rationing and show little favor toward the party.
An 19th century advertisement asserts Minard’s Liniment eases neuralgia and stresses its role in easing pain during long-term use. The copy emphasizes relief and continued use for persistent ailments, framing the product as a remedy for nerve discomfort.
Churchill telegraphs British troops in northern Russia promising relief at the earliest moment. A relieving force is provisionally chosen, with lectures on the Russian situation. Army personnel under the service act may be invited to volunteer, and a possible appeal to demobilized men is mentioned. Authorities expect relief preparations but warn of two anxious months ahead.
An official Esthonian army statement reports advances into Russian territory after Bolshevik defeats. On April 6 Esthonian forces crossed the Narova river south of Narva, taking seven villages and 200 prisoners, then stormed Gdov on Lake Peipus’s eastern bank, capturing 300 men and substantial war material.
A testimonial touts Baby's Own Tablets as a reliable laxative for infants and children relieving constipation colic colds and fevers. Mrs Sualuste Pelletier of St Damas des Aulnaies Quebec praises them as indispensable. The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario sells boxes by mail or at medicine dealers for 25 cents.
A Lokal Anzeiger staff writer reports Prussian front line losses from official lists. He notes 32 454 active officers killed wounded or missing of 34 250 and more than 4 330 000 soldiers killed wounded or missing out of 10 178 000 who fought. He argues officers did attack with their men and that losses were heaviest in the first two years, easing later as officers were conserved for general sea work.
A court hearing shifts regarding development work by the Ungaya party, with actions noted as moving from Quebec toward Clarke City to proceed with the project and related disputes. The details reference cross jurisdictional steps and the planned site of activity.
A rich asphalt deposit has been discovered along the Philippines coast near the water, suggesting minimal land transportation may be required to access the site. The find could impact local industry and infrastructure planning.
Mrs. Stinson of Port Haney B C credits Dr. Chase's Nerve Food with preventing paralysis after extreme nervous exhaustion. Pastor Rev G H Findlay and Mr Ernest Page of Killarney Lake Alta endorse the remedy citing relief from nervous headaches etc. Price is 50 cents per box, six boxes $2 75, through Edmanson Bates and Co Toronto dealers.
The War Yukon War Nootka War Songhee War Puget War Selkirk War Cariboo War Comox and War Masset were sold to the French government after arrival in the United Kingdom. The final vessel War Suquash departed port for the United Kingdom.
A historic advert claims Graves' Worm Exterminator can expel worms from Hoiker to restore health, touting it as the best medicine then extant.
Marshal Foch sent messages to Australians praising their troops for endurance boldness and initiative. He called them shock troops of the first order and credited their role in halting and repelling enemy advances in 1918 alongside British American and French allies. He expressed undying memory and gratitude for Australia’s incomparable soldiers.
A Nippu Jiji cable from Tokio reports six battalions of Japanese troops being sent to Korea to quell spreading disturbances. The dispatch underscores growing regional tensions and military involvement in the peninsula.
The Clark Milling Company of Minneapolis seeks to convert a former mineral plant in St Boniface into a modern flour mill with a daily capacity of 1250 barrels. It will request permission to operate a spur track owned by the Greater Winnipeg Water District, likely to be granted. Separately the Chinese government plans an aerial transport service with General Tinge appointed director of the new system.
More than 400 experienced farm laborers are needed at once in Manitoba. J A Bowman of the department of agriculture notes farmers will work on the land in the advanced districts this week as soil readiness increases.
An unusual newspaper snippet promotes Putnam's Corn Extractor with a man shaving and his wife catching him in the act, claiming the device is safe, painless, and effective. The ad pitches a 25 cent price at dealers.
The large Dorkhobor colony at Cowley west of Lethbridge Alberta is bargaining for more land to expand the settlement.
A Canadian thrift tale reports two Saskatchewan girls gaining a sizable wheat stack by raking stubble from dawn to dusk, thrashing later to $315 worth of grain. In another county two other girls gathered about 150 bushels from 160 acres, after obtaining permission from a neighbor farmer.
Dis turbance of the stomach and liver always precede attacks of fever and ague. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills have been found most effective, abating the fever and subduing the ague in a few days. There are many subject to these disturbances. this preparation offers relief.
The text defines dew humorously as the sweat of the world as it spins on its axis. It states the world makes 465 rotations per day. The claim links rapid rotation to moisture forming dew.
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