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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 17, 1922

Page

5

Canada Needs Population Through Open Immigration

The author argues Canada must increase population via immigration to develop vast natural resources. He rejects fears of cultural dilution, notes unskilled labor is essential for building infrastructure, and supports admitting white newcomers who pass medical exams and prove good character while excluding those with defects.

Canada United States Great Britain Mer Western Prairie Provinces Poland Italy Greece

Invented Plane to Swim Will Revolutionize Flight and Sea Travel

An airplate claimed to float and ride rough seas like an Atlantic liner. The hull is long and slender with elastic design, aiming for amphibious use and naval applications. Seven crew aboard in initial testing. larger versions with four to six engines planned for up to 100 miles per hour and transatlantic service in under 48 hours with heavy loads.

Atlantic Ocean

Not Much Danger in A Street Car Offer

A brief dialogue features a seller offering an automobile for one dollar to a skeptical man. The exchange hints at cautious interest and risk, with a hint of stray dialogue about life and chance in a small street encounter.

Plans to Reduce European Armies Under Disarmament Plans

Proposed cuts target major nations with France at 389460 and Poland and Italy at 120000 each. A global staff at Geneva would study and oversee actions if decisive. Admiral Segrave urged extending naval disarmament beyond Washington attendees.

Matthas Esher England Lan E Ma Acheme France Poland Fez Jomprias Justallatiog Oof Geneva Segrave Britain Washington

Putnam's Corn Remover Fails Passenger in Corn Remedy Mix-Up

A reader reports a botched treatment where a druggist sold a cheap substitute for Putnam's Corn Remover. The man suffered burns while awaiting a reliable remedy long trusted as a standard wart and corn remover sold for 25e.

Putnam’s Corn

Sweden Plans Relief for Unemployed in 1922

Sweden will allocate 35 million Kronor for unemployment relief in 1922 about 32 thousand dollars. Aid targets those without work through no fault of their own. those willing to work receive no assistance. The government will push return of surplus industrial workers to agriculture by giving each family a sizable plot.

Sweden

Worried Women Need Rich Blood From Dr Williams Pills

A promotional testimonial notes worried women should keep blood rich and pure with Dr Williams Pink Pills. It claims the pills strengthen nerves restore appetite and tone organs. Mrs Cora Conrad of Broad Cove MS shares improved health after use and recommends the product. Pills available 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.

Puzzled Lady Seeks Help for Working Girls’ Home

A timid collector asks for aid while inquiring about the location of the Working Girls Home. A man responds with willingness to help but questions where the home is.

Iren in Blood of Forty Two Men Cited for Plough

A historical note describes sufficient Iren in the blood of forty two men to forge a plough share weighing twenty four pounds. This compact statement links moral or medicinal belief to a toolmaking claim in a distant era.

Cholera relief claims from Dr. Fowlers berry remedy

A reader from Campbellton NB reports nearly fatal cholera improved after using Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. The ad emphasizes the product's 37 years of reputation and urges readers to buy from The T Milburn Co Limited in Toronto.

Radio Legislation Talks Among Western Provinces

Officials from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta discuss recommendations to standardize amateur radio laws ahead of a late month conference. Commissioner John B Lowry notes plans to install radio to connect Northern Manitoba with the rest of the province and mentions an option on a modern set from Montreal.

Powerful Medicine Offers Healing O11 Bottle Claims

The text touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a powerful medicine with concentrated healing properties. It claims many testify to pain relief and improved health, noting its small price reflects its value.

Dr. Thomas

Human body wonders rival machines in precision and power

A quotation from Floyd W. Parsons in World’s Work extols the heart’s efficiency and the nervous system, arguing no telegraph, voice device, camera, or ventilating plant matches the human body. It highlights the heart’s 600000 hours of service, 4520 strokes, and fifteen gallons per hour, alongside vast bodily capacities such as 900000 gallons and 2500000000 strokes in the average life.

Floyd W. Parson

Reclaimed Alberta Land Nearing Cultivation

Reclaimed land under the Holden drainage system and Pays land scheme shows progress in Alberta. About 13 000 acres reclaimed already being cultivated, with 16 000 acres involved in the Pays scheme under construction and likely to complete this year. Dr Thomas Electric Oil praised for treating croup sore throat chest earache rheumatic pain and minor injuries. described as essential family remedy.

Ervngation Alberta Thomas

Great Lakes Cruise On Canadian Pacific Steamers

A reader’s note describes a pleasant Great Lakes journey from Fort William and Port Arthur to Port McNicoll and Owen Sound aboard the Kee watin Assiniboia and Manitoba. Three weekly sailings connect with trains to Toronto and Owen Sound, with CP's ticket agent providing rates and arrangements. A Bible Society update follows the travel item.

Canada United States Great Lakes Fort William Port Arthur Port McNicoll Qwen Sound Keewatin Assiniboia Canadian Pacific T 9

Ontario Giant Seaplane To Survey Forests From Beauit Lake

Ontario’s Forest Service will commission a Vikker Viking amphibian, the largest aircraft in North America, to survey forest resources. Based at Beauit Lake under Captain W. R. Maxwell, the 46 foot wing span plane has 450 horsepower Napier Lion engine and a 480 mile cruising range.

Ontario Government Forest Service Whl Ingtsmd Tutaric British Air Ministry Beauit Lake W. R. Maxwell Moose Factory Ontario Department of Lands and Formets

Possibilities of Commercial Aviation Demonstrated by Airmen

Two French lieutenants Dattelier and Carrier raced Paris to Marseilles and back by airplane. Carrier logged nine hours five minutes at about eighty two mph, while Dattelier achieved twelve hours. The return by train would take twenty six hours. Asthma remedy advertised by J D Kellogg appears to ease symptoms with vapor therapy, claimed to reach affected airways.

Dattelier Carrier Paris Marseilles Aeroplaue Reser Hatteller

Japanese buyers seek Canadian rubber footwear supply

Japanese import firms have sent inquiries to Canada through the Department of Trade and Commerce asking if Canadian manufacturers can supply storm rubbers for rain wear over boots. The department notes a promising market in Japan and urges Canadian producers to pursue the business there.

Canada Department of Trade and Commerce Department Japan

Canada Tops Britain in Car Imports for Early 1922

Canada led Great Britain as a source of finished motor cars in the first quarter of 1922 and ranked fourth for car chassis. France followed second in both finished cars and chassis, while Italy was third for finished cars and first for chassis. The United States stood fourth in finished cars and third in chassis.

Canada Great Britain Dominion France Italy United States

Streetcar Courtesy Sparks Modern Dating Dilemma

In a nostalgic note the Detroit Free Press recalls a time when a young man offering his seat to a beautiful stranger on a street car was proper. Today such chivalry might draw attention as a possible masher if he stops his car to offer a ride at a street corner.

Detroit

Telephone growth leads British Columbia ahead in Canada

British Columbia reports a higher per capita telephone ratio than any province as growth continues. In Greater Vancouver about 18000 instruments serve a population near 175000. An indirect lightning fixture from Milwaukee weighs pounds. Mipand's Liniment advertises dandruff treatment.

B.C British Columbia Province of Canada Greater Vancouver Milwaukee

Tanlac credited with curing indigestion and weakness

James P L Humphreys of Hebron Motor Co declares Tanlac restored his health after years of indigestion gas heart palpitations and fatigue. He says appetites improved stomach trouble nerves steadied and seven pounds were gained. He praises Tanlac as the best remedy.

Tames P. Humphreys Hebron Tantac Tanlae James PL Humphreys Hebron Motor Co Mal

Great Lakes Cruise Break to Eastern Canada by Water and Rail

Travellers can enjoy a pleasant break on a Great Lakes tour to Eastern Canada aboard the Nuronic Hamonie and Ydurenic steamers. Sail the St Marys River pass Soo Locks and cruise Lakes Superior and Huron with meals and berths at low cost. Canadian National Grand Trunk agents offer details and tickets priced at ten dollars.

Canada Astern Great Lakes Nuronic Port Arthur St. Mary's River Lakes Superior Huron Toronto Canadian National Grand Trunk

British Columbia to spend on roads this season

Money for Roads plan allocates about $1,500,000 for new road construction this season in addition to ongoing maintenance. The province will also advance the Trans Canada highway completion, according to Hon. W. H. Sutherland, Minister of Public Works.

British Columbia Hon. W. H. Sutherland

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