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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
7
A Hudson's Bay clerk recalls a spring camp by a creek at Neat Tesuc. He describes traps, open water, and a curl of activity from the camp, noting Indian companions, a striking avian sight, and reflections on fatigue and daily routines.
The readable text is garbled with many errors, mentioning Liberal opponents in a B C sweepstakes, Dewey, Lah Vere, Randadds, and a Triernatt Show. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are discernible due to the damaged source.
Dispatches from Bucharest report the lease of Rumarcian Railways to a British syndicate for 25 years. The syndicate will augment the current selling stock with British material as negotiations continue.
A fragmented discussion questions the resilience of Canada’s banks noting a strong gold reserve but identifying three practical weaknesses. It highlights branch-office discrepancies, liquidity pressures, and funding challenges faced by smaller outposts amid broader financial stability concerns.
Prime Minister has not fixed a date for a conference on a complex project. Readers are urged to consider regional context as discussions progress toward a potential scheduling in the near future.
A fragmented text item notes a Manitoba farmer leader discussing independence and future prospects. The garbled lines reference a party and political aims, with unclear quotes about entire year and independence.
A fragmented report notes rising joblessness among veterans across several centers and regions. It mentions efforts by local groups to assist returning servicemen, while cautioning about ongoing economic hurdles and uneven recovery.
A government briefing tallies deaths and raids across Ireland and Belfast. It reports 20 civilians killed in Valentine’s incidents and 62 in Belfast, with 47 soldiers dead and 103 wounded. Police and troops suffer casualties. 2,961 raids for arms noted and 328 buildings destroyed or damaged. Arrests average over one weekly, with 406 plans seized in late November for political offenses.
A ceremony at Fallon University saw Earl Beatty conferred with the Doctor of Laws degree in recognition of his services to the station. The event followed his retirement and included remarks by the Lord Rector praising his contributions.
Article in the Agricultural Gazette of the Dominion Department of Agriculture reports experiments on destroying gophers with chlorine gas. It concludes the method is effective, rapid, and economical. The process involves releasing chlorine into gopher holes and the entomological branch plans cylinders to contain the gas for field use.
Provincial deputy verifies licenses sold for vehicles and sanctions set to end the irregular tally. Officials report more than four years of investigations and a push to straighten records and enforce regulations across Alberta.
The Dutch cabinet steps down after parliament rejects the government’s reform plan for teachers and education funding. Prime Minister announces resignation and calls for ongoing government transition.
Milan dispatch to the London Times says Gabriele D Annunzzo commands insurgents at Frame and has proclaimed war on Italy. The declaration is dated December 3.
Authorities in Manitoba expose a network smuggling liquor by air linking Winnipeg to other regions. Investigators trace routes used to move alcohol and the role of liquor dealers and hostels in the operation.
Rome sources report the Fiume naval squadron led by the Dante Alighieri was ordered to depart after D Anunizo blocked the port by sinking the Cortellaszo chaser. Tempo notes Trieste indicates D Anunize may alter plans and has sent a confidential envoy to Rome to explain his position to the government.
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