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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
8
The text compares Scottish sheet sleeping customs with English travelers' notes from the 17th century. It then switches to a short anecdote where a man offers a dog for sale at two dollars, defended by a dissembler who recalls a prior bargain for a dollar.
Cause for tears. Dr. Pitcairn in a church at Edinburgh hears a preacher shed copious tears. He asks a countryman why the preacher wept. The man replies if you were up there with a little to say you might cry too.
A brief classified notice promotes a $1.00 rate for 3 insertions to advertise Lost For Sale Strayed or similar items. It touts low cost as the most economical method and assures satisfaction from using the ad service for future wants.
On November 15 a dark bay mare about 1200 pounds escaped from Mr. Rea’s pasture. A red shelfer two years old with a white mark on a, no horns, and a button in the letter is also missing. Anyone knowing the whereabouts notify P Draper Myra or Jas McFadden 494 Rivers.
Four room cottage with attic and kitchen and good water in Rivers Cottage. Centrally located with pump in kitchen. Will sell for 800 dollars with easy terms to the right party. Apply Gazette Editor or Robt Mills.
Item listing notes a good sleigh offered by M Gallipeau near Pijou Theatre. Described as in fine condition and ready for use.
Evening service at 7.30 Sunday School 2.30 p.m Ladies Aid Meeting First Wednesday in month at 3 pm W M S meeting Third Thursday in month at 3 pm Choir practice every Friday evening at 8 o'clock Daly Sunday School at 16 a.m Public Worship at 11 am
The notice lists Sunday School at 2.30 pm and Evening Prayer at 7.30 pm. A sermon relates to World Bible Sunday as part of the church schedule.
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