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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
2
A 1846 Griz card designed by J C Horsely for Sir Henry Cole marked a landmark in Christmas messaging. It depicted English family life with Grandfather and Grandmother amid children, celebrating benevolence. One thousand copies sold quickly. the original is preserved in the British Museum.
Chief Constable Headon issues a warning to sellers of Christmas cards and stationery. Hawkers and peddlers must hold provincial and city licenses under the Hawkers and Peddlers Act. provincial fee 15 dollars and city fee 5000 pounds. Those selling without licenses face penalties plus fines. Headon will enforce city by laws and all ordinances. Birmingham News notes the odd ad reference to an ordinary car.
Miss Bowmen of the Girls' Work Board visited for two days addressing the CIO groups and town ladies. Next Sunday services at Daly Pettapiece and Rivers will be led by Mr Pooje of the British and Foreign Bible Society. The WMS monthly meeting at Mrs J E Thompson's home on Thursday December 12 at 3 pm will include officer elections.
Ottawa Journal notes a humorous remark about women buying stockings priced at five dollars, reflecting on fashion costs and public amusement. The item mentions dates in December and sources from Ottawa.
Tenders are invited by the undersigned for driving vans Nos 1 to 4 and S for 1930. Tenderers must supply fuel and grease. Vehicles not supplied by the Board require permission. Board may adjust prices for route mileage changes. Details from the Chairman. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
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