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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
5
The Health and Relief Committee of the Town Council announces a Chautauqua series running through next winter, adding to a summer program. The note laments local funding and suggests entertainment may largely come from local performers handling the work and funding.
The piece praises newspapers for encouraging prosperity and confident civic action. It notes editors urge pessimists to become progressive citizens and promote a mass effort toward restoration of progress, wealth, and public morale.
The piece notes St George's Day once marked by English pride, contrasts with St Andrew's and St Patrick observances, and reports a postwar movement to revive the English celebration led by men of English birth seeking renewed chivalry and sacrifice. The editor reflects on national identity and the idea of celebrating the homeland festival.
The piece defends council members against constant criticism noting they donate long hours despite lacking praise. It argues citizens should share responsibility for public welfare and curb complaints unless ready to invest time and effort themselves.
Fragmentary note describes a shift from four man ownership to widespread cars and busy streets on a bright Saturday, with town life and mobility highlighted in the moment.
The piece notes a movement toward school district consolidation west of town in Lothair and east of town in Carnegie. It argues consolidation is spreading despite costs and flaws, asserting the consolidated school is the school of the future with advantages outweighing weaknesses.
Mrs Win and Miss Muriel McKellar of Winnipeg spent Easter at their homes here. Regina hosted Marrow for Easter. Mrs J H Couch visited friends in Winniper. Mr and Mrs Butterill returned from Rochester. L Marsh jeweler and Mrs Marsh joined Easter visits in Winnipeg. Mrs Paddock from Ontario visited her son Frank north of town. Mrs Dodds of Virden visited town with her daughter.
Easter at home in Rivers followed by trips to Winnipeg for several residents. The Methodist Ladies Aid staged a successful home cooking and tea sale. The W A of St James Church plans a May 17th sale at the town hall. Teachers attend Winnipeg convention. Rivers shows growing farming trade activity. A bazaar and tea sale supporting the Orange Orphanage Fund is set for May 3rd. The Red Cross Auxiliary met to plan canvassing and sewing support.
An article notes Maxwell Cara and partners sold a new Ford to H Nederick and Alex White, while White reports a hen laying a double yolked egg measured at 8 inches by 6 inches. The Editor offers to measure and sample eggs for quality.
A regular Rest Room gathering will meet on Wednesday April 30. After the business, John W. Seater will deliver an address on an educational subject.
Pure bred hatching eggs advertised with Barred Rocks Guild strain choicest hens and fertile eggs guaranteed. Prices: $2 per setting of 15 eggs or $12 per 100. cockerels available for $3 per setting of 13 eggs. Order early from CHAS NOWE 6th Ave Rivers.
A notice states the road east half of 24-11-22 is closed and gates locked on 1 April. Any person opening gates will be prosecuted. Demands cheques for road use dated 1918 must be received by 1 May or legal action will follow.
Notice is given under The Manitoba Trustee Act that all persons with claims against the estate of Robert William Brown late of Rivers Manitoba Clerk who died in France on or about April 8 1918 must send full details to J H Couch Rivers Manitoba solicitor for Ann Brown the administratrix by May 12 1919. After that date Ann Brown will distribute assets to those with notice and will not be liable for claims by those lacking notice. Dated Rivers Manitoba April 19 1919.
The advertiser offers steady ice delivery for summer to homes in Rivers at moderate prices. Orders can be placed directly or by dropping a card in the post office.
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