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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
8
A friendly note wishes a Merry Christmas and Peace on earth, then urges readers to subscribe and take active interest in Rivers affairs for a happier town. The page also lists new wagon and sleigh hardware and contemplates New Year resolutions as a公共 good.
Next Sunday evening the union church will host a Christmas themed service in the churrendemly style. The Ladies Aid held a successful bazaar Saturday afternoon at the Methodist building. An open Sunday School session is planned for next Sunday afternoon. Rev W Bo Sailans urged support for the Chinese Famine Fund during Sunday evening services with envelopes distributed for donations next Sunday evening.
A fragmented chronicle contrasts old time town scenes with present urban life. It pairs nostalgic images like pump, 5c cigar, rail passes, and long skirts with modern elements such as electric signs, jazz bands, six hour day, and cinema. The list implies a shift from simple pleasures to contemporary city culture.
I express deep appreciation to the Gazette and friends for kindnesses and sympathy shown during my late husband and my bereavement, gratefully acknowledging the support in our time of sickness and loss.
Evening service set for 7 30 with Sunday School at 2 30. Ladies Aid meets, First Wednesday prayer and Youth meeting at 3 pm. Wednesdays host WOMS meeting, choir practice Friday evenings, Sunday School at 2 pm and Public Worship at 3 pm led by Pastor Rev We Bo Sattar.
The notice lists Sunday School at 2 and Evening Prayer at 7 32 in Rivers St Jones CP. Bible Class Wednesdays at 7 30 at the Rectory Wheatland Christ Church. Roseville services every Sunday at 3 pm. Mrs Hall hosts visitors on the first Wednesday each month.
An exchange announces ten cents per line for obituary notices from non advertising businessmen, fifteen cents per line for delinquent subscribers, while advertisers and cash subscribers will receive complimentary notices. Messages urge readers to send in subscriptions promptly.
A sea captain plots to burn his ship to gain escape while passengers and crew are left to drown, prompting questions about motive and culpability as the tale unfolds.
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