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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Aug 18, 1921

Page

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Rivers district harvest report and local cricket style match report

Free Press Crop Report estimates 24 bushels per acre for wheat and 55 for oats in the Rivers district. Many harvesters arrived by train Tuesday and found work easily. J. A. M. Aiking chosen as Conservative candidate for the constituency. R and F Corrigan Ed Baker R Wilkinson and Chas Howard rode to Brandon by auto on Wednesday to play a chosen Wheat City side. locals performed well.

Free Press Rivers District R. and F. Corrigan Ed. Baker R. Wilkinson Chas. Howard Anto Brandon Wheat City

Moxley and Forman Offer Free Show

Moxley and Forman announce a free show for fans inviting attendance and promotes the event as open to the public with no admission charge.

Moxley & Forman

Fire on Railway Property Threatens Local Wood Store

Fire brigade rushed to a railway site Thursday afternoon as flames roared through wood stored for kindling beside the coal dock. The blaze neared serious damage before two to three hours of steady hose work quenched it, preventing a large loss due to the town’s prompt response.

City urged to remove garish posters and circus streamers

An exchange laments the town's appearance caused by gaudy ads and outdated circus posters. It argues for municipal effort to remove signs after events, noting other towns have begun voluntary cleanups to restore tidiness and curb ugliness.

Rivers

Well Known Citizen Peter Larson Passes at 45

Peter Bagan known as Peter Larson died Sunday afternoon at 3 30 in Rivers. The 45 year old had long lived in Rivers and was remembered as a quiet good natured citizen. Tuberculosis with asthma caused the death. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral was held Tuesday at Rivers Cemetery.

Peter Bagan Peter Larson Pete Rivers Rivers Cemetery

North Country Resources Probing Party Leaves for Prince Albert

Lt Colonel A G Garner D S C and Professor Worchester depart for Prince Albert to complete equipment and begin an intensive study of the northern resources. Garner returns from last year’s reconnaissance to lead the party with engineering expertise while Worchester reports on geological features. A train and crew are filling a large bridge near town.

Prince Alpert Bureau of Labour and Industries C. A Dunning A. G Garner D.S.C Professor Worchester Prince Albert Dunning Garner Hint Worchester Colonel Garner

Tree Plantations on Prairie Farms

Prairie settlers gain wind shelter for crops and stock and snow retention to protect buildings. Plantations conserve soil moisture by reducing evaporation and provide spring moisture from melted snow. They supply fuel and fencing material, enhance aesthetics, and raise farm value with productive woodlots.

Crowees Welcome Daughter From Crowe Family

Birth notice for Crowe couple of Rivers announces the arrival of a daughter on Wednesday August 3 1921 born to Mr and Mrs F Crowe.

Crowe Rivers F. Crowe

Country Editors Conference at Agricultural College Front Row

A captioned group photo from a conference at the Agricultural College lists attendees including Prof. R. W. Murchie, W. J. Keyes, Misa D. A. Keyes, E. G. Fickup, KR. Thornton, J. MacDonald, Alex Donlop, T. M. Marshall, and Pres. John Bracken. The centre and back rows name additional editors and publishers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

R. W. Murchie Manitoba Agricultural College W. J. Keyes Kelvin School Misa D. A. Keyes E. G. Fickup Shellbrook Sask KR. Thornton Manitou J. MacDonald Unity Alex Donlop Neepaws Press T. M. Marshall Weyburn News Pres John Bracken Man Agricultural College W. M. Keyes Winnipeg G Cosgrave Mira Pickup Suak J. H. Milne FC. Bray Guernsey Sark C. W. Kellogg Winpipeg C. R. Spicher Chicago A. C. Mackie W. B. Ballantyne Emerson Journal R. Thoms

Clear as Mud The Berth Price Puzzle on a Train

A passenger asks the Pullman agent about berth choices. The agent explains the upper and lower berths differ by fifty cents and that the lower berth is cheaper but higher in price for the lower. The man faints, while a bank note cites slow mood shifts in trade and ongoing import restrictions affecting Canadian exporters.

Canadian Bank of Commerce United Kingdom

Wedding Bells Ring In Town Today

Wedding bells ring in town as a local couple exchanges vows. Details and full coverage will appear in the Gazette’s next issue.

the Gazette

First Year in Dentistry Proposed at Royal College in Toronto

The Royal College of Dental Surgeons in Toronto proposes a more extended course with a non professional year. It would include English French Biology Chemistry and Physics and accept Saskatoon University results. The plan would take effect at the fall session start.

Royal College of Dental Surggeons Toronto University of Saskatchewan

Briton preferred over Britisher for noble heritage

A discussion argues that Briton carries more dignity and authenticity than Britisher, noting it is shorter and more euphonious. The term is deemed preferable to reflect a noble heritage without Americanized phrasing.

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Harvesters Casey ‘Jones Tillson J. A. Grummett Pacific Coast Eastern Canada Pacific Canadian Rockies Filletts Liberal Jasper Robson Niagara Falls Minaki Inn W. J. Quinlan Winnipeg, Man For Canadian National Railways Columbia Records Columbia Co L. Marsh Inapentsiy C. Ola Rye Main Street J. A. M. Aiking Onit
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