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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
5
An article in a U S health publication argues that the rising death rate from accidents mirrors rapid machinery development. It notes adults face fewer fatal scalds at home, while children are at higher risk, and traffic deaths demand education over stricter laws.
Advertising notes show provincial governments boards and clubs in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta backing plans by the Canadian National Exhibition. Alberta suggests building a replica of the E. P. Ranch House at Exhibition Park, while Ontario leads the trend toward western and eastern provinces following with similar structures.
Ottawa prepares a new redraft of the Dominion Parliament act led by Col. O M Biggar to reflect earlier changes. The act aims to remove major ideological shifts while preserving core principles as the House of Commons reconsiders. In farming notes, 90 percent of the wheat crop fits statutory grades with 80 percent earning grade one or two.
The article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for rheumatism by building up thin blood. It cites Mr Thomas Martin of Novar Ontario who allegedly improved after using the pills and claims relief lasts when blood stays rich and red. Pills available from local druggists or by mail for 50 cents.
A London in retirement Tay Pay O Connor notes humbug in politics as a constant across nations. The excerpt contrasts politics as unchanged art with its tragic miscues for the innocent. Also cited is Mother Graves Worm Exterminator promotion and a police missing persons report. 25 000+ reported last year with 97 percent located.
The Toronto Telegram discusses women in aviation noting they are capable skyriders and are gaining prominence though doubt remains if they will match men as pilots. It highlights training gaps for women in heavy transport, rising passenger demand, and formal recognition by international bodies.
The Museums For Children in New Haven Connecticut operates as a Yale Peabody Museum branch with displays tailored for youngsters. Educators commend the project as a valuable addition to learning resources for families. Dr Thomas’ Electria Oil is promoted as a practical camp aid for wet cold feet and for treating cuts sprains and contusions with topical use.
A fruit mix recipe serving six combines diced pineapple grapefruit and apple with orange sections and confectioners sugar. Chill finished mix then portion into serving dishes with a ball of orange ice on top for serving.
A fruit compote of raisins dates figs cooked with water and sugar and lemon juice is placed in dessert glasses. Warm milk is dissolved with chocolate junket then poured over the fruit and allowed to set in a warm room before chilling and serving with whipped cream and maraschino cherry.
A French Academy announcement describes M Lott’s plan to place radio towers on Atlantic coasts to guide ships and planes across the ocean. Operators would interpret signals as weather and route data, potentially replacing charts and navigators. The idea, already tested for aircraft guidance, faces European debate as vacuum tube technology reshapes sea travel.
The province supplies substantial butter for bread. October creamery butter output reached 1,191,895 pounds, up 400,928 pounds or 60.7 percent from a year earlier. Saskatchewan also contributes to egg and poultry markets with many prized turkeys and eggs sold through the Saskatchewan Egg and Poultry Pool run largely by women farmers' wives.
On the British liner Aquitania a complete West End store is installed, offering passengers ready to don attire and gear for Europe tours. The mayor of Southampton reportedly bought two neckties and sent a Regent Street gift to the Mayor of New York.
Balm creates a velvety smooth, cools and nourishes the skin. It absorbs quickly, leaving a delicate fragrance and enhancing complexions for discerning women.
Charles Seibio of Amsterdam declares a new bait a favored lure for river bass. Twenty three black bass were caught in one day from Scheharie Creek using this method, averaging two to three pounds and exceeding eleven inches in length. A local judge and lawyer exchange contempt remarks during a courtroom moment.
A French engineer, William Loth, claims radio weather control can guide a plane Paris to New York and a ship without navigation skills. He says radio light beams form the secret and that two land stations transmit weather waves to steer vessels away from bad conditions.
The Department of Agriculture reports that in 1928 combines harvested wheat oats barley spring rye fal rye flax sweet clover and brome from Winnipeg to the Rockies foothills and from the International Boundary to Township 80 in the Peace River District. The 1929 tally shows a large increase over 1228 machines.
In the icy Norwegian waters observers note that a disk of about an inch and a half in diameter remains visible at a depth of 150 feet, indicating remarkable clarity and light penetration in the fjords.
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