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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
4
The Red Cross Society of Rapid City district schedules a free clinic on Monday afternoon August 25. Doctors Mulvey and Elliot will examine all children suspected of diseased tonsils or adenoids at no charge, with parents invited to bring their children to Dr Mulvey's office.
The article advises British and European farm workers to remain with their Western Canada employments or arrange winter engagements with local farmers. It argues there will be limited new labor demand, warns against roaming for temporary jobs, and suggests securing year round work to add to summer savings and gain experience amid tighter wages.
Imports from Canada into Australia totaled 25 064 253 pounds for the year to June 30 1924, up 1 899 803 on 1923 and the highest trade volume recorded. Motor chassis led gains with rubber goods boots and shoes also rising. A Canadian Pacific Railway crew in New Brunswick set a rail relaying record by replacing 29.7 miles of 85 pound rails in two days, surpassing the previous US and Canadian marks.
Paramount Week runs next week at the Bijou Theatre featuring special attractions. Advertisement on the opposite page lists show details.
An exploration of how foreigners acquire English by examining playful metaphors. Questions about body parts as objects and functions reveal the language’s ambiguities and creativity. The piece notes puzzles in phrases like buying a cap for knees and sharpening shoulders.
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