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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
3
A small town weekly paper published by G. F. Barker in Havers Manitoba offers annual Canada and international subscriptions. The page lists a July 1964 establishment, a Thursday issue, and a main office address at 209 421 Main Street.
Criticism echoes over Prime Minister St Laurent’s two week western tour visiting 16 towns including Rivers and Winnipeg. Report notes long appearances, questions about reception sizes and the value of media coverage of the trip amid claims of exaggeration by local papers.
A fragment quotes Proverbs 25 24 urging restraint in conflict. The brief urges avoiding provocation and harmony in disputes, reflecting a moral caution rather than a news event with identifiable persons or places.
The London Free Press notes broad satisfaction in Paria as a prolonged Panman strike ends after weeks of bitter dissension. It argues compromises win over open clashes and that labor leadership should seek gains for workers without industrial warfare, highlighting union rank and file.
The EC reveals election timing discussions between Premier Johnson and Mr Lau rent in Victoria. They considered provincial election possibilities and signaled a potential one month delay to the federal vote following Easter and tours. The date was fixed after the meeting, shaping federal campaign timing.
The letter urges potato growers to seed before planting to prevent Rhizoctonia disease. It notes the disease is hard to detect externally but appears as rust spots under skin. It cites recommendations from the Dominion Department of Agriculture and mentions using inoculants and Nitro Nox for crops this year.
Ottawa reports a general election scheduled for Monday June 27 with eight weeks of election advertising underway. The Gazette indicates the information arrived this week and ads will ramp up ahead of the vote.
A fragmented passage contrasts modern art inspired looks with older gendered styles for a heroine similar to Alice in Wonderland. The text mentions a girl with bobbed hair versus a long ponytailed style and pinafore. A separate report warns Winnipeg authorities about a spike in sudden deaths among dope addicts, hinting at adulterated narcotics.
Perth Ontario CP reports Miss Elsie Mc Veety county treasurer announced payouts totaling 2151 dollars for 717 foxes and 280 dollars for eight wolves killed in Lanark county during the first three months of 1949.
Announcements note that Friendship Rebekah Lodge No. 27 will hold a tea and sale of home cooking on Saturday April 30 in the Ukrainian hall from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Proceeds go to fund the purchase of a projector.
Classified notice seeking a three bedroom unfurnished house to rent. Applicant R F Davis, General Delivery Rivers, requests a prompt response. Includes brief contact info.
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