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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 16, 1928

Page

3

Life and Love Amid War and Prison Camp Tales

An emotional chapter follows Helmi reuniting with loved ones after a perilous escape and hospital worries. The Corbetts welcome her, plans for a new life with Lili recovering, and a looming decision about leaving for the Englishman’s house. In a German prison camp at Weidemoor, Jack Doran clings to hope, plotting another escape with two fellow prisoners after surviving a brutal night and past attempts.

Hetra Selmi Envannie Rotand Helmi North Star Corbetts Melmi Tani Lili John Corbett Rosie Helms Danny Jack Mrs. Corbett Maggie Corbett Vebemoor Cellelater Witie Jack Doran Geissen Cottelager Oldenburg Redross Jack Deran Tie Gavrelle O.C Wvedemoor

Painted Fires 7 by Neelie L. McClung Chapter XVI Continued

The scene follows Dieligi seeking news of Liki in a city hospital waiting room. Helmi frets over her sick baby and plans for Lili while a nurse explains the city provides care at no cost. The hopeful moment centers on the baby’s improving fever and Helmi’s gratitude.

Dieligi Tara Helmi Lili

University of Manitoba Offers New Degree Courses

The University of Manitoba in Winnipeg invites applications for admission to various faculties. Courses lead to degrees in arts science engineering architecture and law among others. For admission terms and details contact W J Spence Registrar University of Manitoba Winnipeg.

ARTS M& St Laing Beul Uta Fut Prming Snd Architecture W. J. Spence University of Manitoba Winnipeg

First Job Hours: Report Before Eight A.M.

A college youth asks about morning start time. The office manager says any time as long as before eight. The line emphasizes not forgetting the day to remember.

New X Ray Method Aids Brain Tumor Surgery

Dr Max Ludin of the Roentgen Institute Basle describes perfected X Ray techniques for brain tumors using air and special oils to reveal tumors. The method uses contrasting agents to show white patches or black strips in images, helping locate tumor edges for precise operations.

Max Ludin Direttor Roentgen Institute Citizens’ Hospital Basle Switzerland Ludin Ladin

Huskies to Lead Byrd South Pole Expedition

Commander Richard Byrd plans a polar voyage using an aero plane but relies on sled dogs as the trusted transport. Veterinarian Dr. Buckingham will purchase eighty huskies in Northern Canada while twenty trained dogs led by Chinook prepare in New Hampshire. One hundred dogs will be loaded aboard the Larsen in San Pedro around October 1 with five top dogs slated to precede the plane for emergencies.

Richard Byrd South Pole David E. Buckingham Washington Buckingham George Washington University Canada White Mountains New Hampshire Larsen San Pedro California Byrd

Masters of heat The Englishman stays cool in any heat

A report contrasts how Britons and Westerners cope with hot weather. An English guest endures a long interview in a heavy tweed suit, while a western visitor sweats off a coat and ties. An Aberdonian misreads a whisky price, fights for a half penny, and jokes about returning the empty bottle for tuppence.

New York West The Astor Aberdonian

Mother of Twins Helps Mitchell Woman Recover

A Mitchell Ontario mother of twins describes severe pains and exhaustion that left her unable to work. After taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength, gained weight, and resumed daily tasks, reporting improved health and recommending the remedy.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mitchell Waltso Pinkham F. Statrox

Missing Parisians Silence the Final Answer

Paris reports that every year 500 men and women disappear in the city and are never heard from again. The article notes the logical question of where they go remains unanswered.

Paris

Reasons for missing teeth in children and prevention

The text explains why a person may lack one or more permanent teeth, listing causes such as early or premature loss of deciduous teeth, non eruption of teeth, abscessed temporary teeth, and childhood fevers. It notes third molars, upper cuspids, and upper lateral incisors as particularly prone to non eruption and discusses crowding and improper eruption paths.

Cholera infantum and other notices from the era

Cholera infantum discussed as a sudden summer illness of children with treatment using Baby's Own Tablets. Miss Mercedes Gleitz attempted to swim the Irish Channel but withdrew due to currents. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised for neuralgia and lumbago. Prince Albert penitentiary reports cord wood production. Minard's Liniment promoted.

Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co Brockville Ont Mercedes Gleitz London Gibraltar Donaghadee Ireland Portpstrick Thomas

Arctic exploration dangers echo through Nobila expedition tale

The Arctic and Antarctic deserts claim brave lives in epic ventures. The Nobila party’s fate highlights severe risks of exploration, with drifting on ice and unknown deaths. Airship reliability under polar conditions is questioned alongside historic balloon failures.

Arctic Amt Antarctic Arctic Nobila Andre North Pole

Peace through faith and obedience in a troubled week

A devotional reflection echoes 1 Corinthians 14 33 urging submission to God’s will for true peace. It emphasizes renouncing forbidden joys and seeks divine guidance, noting soothing music and steady faith amid doubt as the remedy for fear. It ends with a note about Mother Graves Worm Exterminator aiding children.

Feneon

Conductor and Passenger Banter Aboard Train

A fragmented dialogue shows a conductor urging a passenger to stay aboard toward Glacier Park while the passenger insists on St Paul. The scene includes casual mentions of meal service and a jokey line about a barber. A classroom exchange punctuates the text with questions about people scattered around the earth and hair aging.

St. Paweh Glacier Park St. Paul

Phillips Mile of Magnesia Advertised Remedy

The article explains indigestion stems from stomach acid and recommends a safe remedy. It praises Phillips Mile of Magnesia as the standard physician-approved neutralizer, noting five years of proven use and urging readers to rely on it for relief.

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