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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
5
The piece argues costs of production must fall to revive employment and business. It cites high labor costs, excessive railway freight due to union rules, and wasteful practices as key obstacles. It urges labor to remove restrictive regulations and promises forthcoming reforms based on an official inquiry.
French buyers show strong interest in Manitoba Marquis wheat, peas, Canadian blue grass and clover, with a big market reported by the Canadian trade commissioner in Paris. Exchange rates hinder trade but gains are expected as rates improve. France has bought under government control since early in the war, set to end August 1.
A Des Moines Register remark notes many men idle in a crowd may have wasted time while work was plentiful, criticizing those who complained about lack of labor.
The Winnipeg Fur Auction Sales Company offered 300000 dollars worth of pelts in June. The sale included the Lamson Hubbard Canadian Company's Mackenzie and Arctic furs. All furs presented at this fair were guaranteed to be this season's catch.
In England rolling-chairs used by invalids and others must obtain a motor license. The rule requires certification and formal licensing for operation and use.
Officials of the marine and fisheries department with Air Board staff at Vancouver seaplane station find a new use for seaplanes. They carry fish eggs from hatcheries to inaccessible coastline sites, placing eggs in underwater boxes to hatch. Patrols also target poachers in restricted waters. Dining saloons on Argentine railways are being equipped with pianos.
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a potent remedy for rheumatism claiming five times the pain destroying power of ordinary treatments. It promises deep action by addressing the pain source and offers internal and external uses priced at 35c. The copy notes its suitability for all ages and ends with a remark about India and Siam elephants.
The ad extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for cuts scratches bruises sprains sore throat and chest ailments. It recommends a bottle in every medicine chest for emergencies anticipated in the community.
The Dominion Command Great War Veterans Association of Canada meeting in Port Arthur expressed pride in Lord Byng of Vimy's appointment as Governor General of Canada and urged him to accept honorary membership in the organization.
An Albany Journal observation argues that more men would earn money by legitimate effort if they shed the habit of equating wealth with getting money by nonearning means.
July heat injures infants with diarrhoea dysentery colic and cholera infantum. Mothers must guard infants and rely on Baby's Own Tablets to regulate bowels and stomach and prevent summer illness. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
An advertisement extols a summer Inland Sea voyage aboard Canadian Pacific Great Lakes steamship line. It promises two days and two nights aboard, fresh air, refined social or secluded surroundings, and a low price. The text highlights scenery, engineering feats, historic landmarks, and broad restorative benefits for body and mind.
An aggrieved diner challenges a waiter after six weeks on duty in a dining room. The exchange reveals friction over a steak order as the American Legion Weekly framing appears in the dialogue.
This piece extols American dentistry for women, arguing teeth illness harms beauty and aging. It notes most dental patients are women, stresses early correction for children, and contrasts decayed stumps with a flawless pearl-like smile supported by healthy gums.
An Irish visitor at a hospital beach asks patients why they are there. One man has tonsillitis needing removal, another has blood poisoning requiring an arm amputation. The Irishman gasps that he has a cold in his head and fears the danger.
Reports from English hatting centers suggest an early revival in trade as the Prince of Wales promotes a new style worn during his Australian tour. The hat features a soft smooth felt in light gray with a black band, fitting him well and influencing fashion.
The ad claims colds are common and neglect leads to serious illness. It asserts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil relieves bronchial inflammation quickly and thoroughly and strengthens passages to prevent future attacks. It eases throat irritation and stops coughing. Try it and see.
A humorous dialogue features a young bride announcing biscuits and a homey dinner while her husband recalls taking out a $10,000 life insurance policy, in a line attributed to the New York Sun. The exchange playfully juxtaposes domestic warmth with financial matters.
A tree in Stanley Park Vancouver hosts thirty nine heron nests with fledglings learning to fly. The scene resembles an animated garden of blue flowers as the city observes the colonial wildlife.
Mrs Edward Fuller of Edmonton Alberta credits Tantac with a rapid health turn. She says after a month on Tantac she sleeps better eats normally and feels energized again, with headaches and nervousness gone and daily duties easier. Tantac is sold by reading druggists everywhere.
The article traces brick use from ancient records to mass production beginning in 886 under Alfred the Great and later regulation by Charles I in 1625. It credits Spence with early brick making machines and notes a 1861 English patent enabling steam brick production at 1500 per hour. It ends with a cautionary line advising a young man to proceed cautiously if a girl has other suitors.
A violinist gave a free concert at London Zoo and animals reacted curiously. Serpents lizards and scorpions showed agitation and interest, bears goats boars bisons and zebras watched keenly, while wolves foxes and elephants slept. Monkeys varied from curious to chattering and leaving.
A reflective quotation contrasts a father's hold on wealth with guiding a son. It suggests that separating money matters from family bonds is simpler than fostering unity and shared purpose between father and child.
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