Local Social News and Events Update
Local visitors Mrs Wm Crosby and family plus Mrs J Blake were in town last week. Howard and Forman sold household furniture at Chris Matthews residence on Saturday. The Dempsey Carpentier fight screens at the Bison this afternoon and tonight. Advertisers must submit changes by 10 am Tuesday. Mrs Antler of Winnipeg and two children visit Rivers. she was once Dolly Clark of Rivers. Mrs L Marsh returns home soon after an extended Brandon stay following surgery. Harvesting progresses with favorable weather. Sandy Lake seeks bids for a one room school addition. readers hand in teaders to A A McKay. Archie McKay, local lawyer, practices at the Lake. A hailstorm near Rivers caused serious losses to distant farmers. Rev Canoff Matheson preached at St James Church. he spoke on the Song of the Well and royal parish work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Church
Canoff Matheson
St. John's Cathedral
St. John’s College
Local Fraternal Society Secretaries Invited to Submit Items
Miss Neltie Johnstone showcased numerous ladies work and cooking prizes at Oak River Fair. Crops across the district are turning out well as harvesting begins, with northern and western areas reporting strong yields.
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Neltie Johnstone
Oak River Fair
The Straight Road and the War of Character
A Canadian preacher’s maxim on the straight road guiding life emphasizes character over cleverness. The piece notes that steady, trustworthy conduct wins in life and war, contrasting Britain’s success with Germany’s failure when solemn promises are treated as mere paper.
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Britain
Germany
France
Flanders
Salvation Free but Piped Costs in Local Parson Plea
A humorous debate unfolds as a colored parson preaches salvation is free while a backseat brother questions paying. The parson uses a river analogy, noting free water but payable piping to homes, while a deacon passes the hat for collection. The exchange blends humor and social attitudes in a rural setting.
When Baby Smiles Delights The Whole Place
A short verse describes a baby's smile brightening a room and making everyone smile and dance in response. The playful scene highlights joyous laughter echoing through the house.
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Tennyson J. Daft
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WC Law
Hamburg
Wareham Bros
Geo. A. Slater
J. L. Eyes
Second Ave
Rivers
Canadian Power Farmer
Shls
Gazette
Power Farmer
the Gazette
Hon and
Dearie
Charle
Ambrose Hush
Wile
Maksy
Tey
Howard & Forman
Chris Matthews
Dempsey
Carpentier
Bison
L Marsh
Brandon
Sandy Lake
A. A. McKay
Archie McKay
Rivers District
Chas. W. Angel P.O. Box
Third Ave
Oddfellows Hall
Sis. G. Dunsmore
Sis. K. Cousin
N.G
Yancey
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Brudder
J. H. Barker
Mt. Sinai
R.A.M
G.R.O
A.W. Forbes
E.Z. F. W. Buggy, S.E
Great War Veterans’ Association
Rivers Branch
G. H. Barefoot
J. H. Foreman
Jas. Taylor
Agent
Imperial Oil Co
Pacific Lodge
C. F
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Barefoot Chas. W. Angel N. G
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L.O.L. No
Jas. McFadden HH
Wareham Wom
Rer
Set
Excelsior Lodge No
L.C.B.A
Johnstone
Forman Kee
G.T.P
J. H. Couch
B.C. L
Jessie R. Murdoch
Tondon
Hng
College of Music
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