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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
6
The article argues for direct taxation via stamp charges on receipts and cheques, noting indirect taxes hide costs from the public. It compares Canada’s taxation to Britain’s, cites public sentiment, and urges education and reform to fund postwar debt.
G M Stewart of the Dominion Seed Plant reports over 100000 pounds of alfalfa seed will be produced in the Brooks district for seed purposes this year. Weather has been exceptionally favorable and quality is unusually high, with the crop earning second place at the International Livestock and Grain Show in Chicago. Fifty percent of the output may be eligible for registration. Spiders cited as a route to pitingsles and larks when caged.
A resolution from Franklin Manitoba urges legislation to appoint a royal commission to scrutinize the grain handling system. It calls for closing all mixing houses and establishing a permanent wheat board to monopolize grain purchases and sales in the three prairie provinces.
An advertorial mix discusses catarrhal conditions and general health remedies. It mentions J Cheney Co and a sacred temple in Candaylon and compares human and animal ailments. Dr Thomas Electric Oil is promoted as a remedy for various injuries in humans and animals.
Alf ren Howell of the Central Technical School Toronto wins the prize for the most acceptable design for a St John New Brunswick war memorial. The monument will stand 33 feet high and 12 feet square at the base, with bronze figures to be mounted on its steps.
Forest officials consider replacing wooden components with copper benfishers and steel shoes on horses used in fire districts to reduce sparks. Supervisors link hard steel shoes in rugged areas to spark generation that could ignite dry grass in a breeze.
An old advertisement proclaims Putnam's Corn Extractor as a guaranteed remedy for corns. It declares the product removes corn with roots and branches and insists no substitute is acceptable, claiming universal availability at 25.
An experimental plant established at the University of Albsby under expert engineers aims to convert Atverta mine slack into briquettes. If successful, it could add valuable capacity to Alberta's car industry.
Advert keeps promising a root cure for rheumatism with Dr Williams Pink Pills. It cites a Hamilton Ontario testimonial and claims pills purify blood to banish rheumatic attacks, priced 50 cents a box or six for $2.69 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Rumor circulates in ecclesiastical circles about a fatigued bishop during a large confirmation. The final candidate, an elderly man with a bald head, prompted the bishop to declare the stone well laid in a mispronounced remark, creating a lighthearted misunderstanding.
In southeastern Saskatchewan near Shaunavon mining of lignite coal is set to begin commercially. The White Mud Valley area lies atop coal seams near the surface with farmers previously digging fuel from bank holes.
Lt Col A M Jarvis former Royal Canadian Northwest Mounted Police veteran returns on the Canadian Pacific Steamer Montcalm after 31 years service. He served over 2000 miles with dog teams and sledges in unexplored Canada and helped establish the first police post at the Rocky Mountain summit. He retired in 1911 to fruit farming near Victoria and runs a 1000 acre wheat farm near Calgary while serving five years in the war with the 2nd Canadian Division headquarters staff.
The report describes repeated faintness and dizziness signaling a weakened heart and nervous system distress. The patient fears leaving her alone, noting debilitating episodes and a deteriorating condition tied to heart health and nerves.
Mrs. Co. Vanhorn of Eckville Alberta writes of Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills aiding her heart and nerves after a year of trouble. The pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold by The T. Milburn Co Limited in Toronto, Ontario. The ad also promotes Kellogg's Asthma Remedy and notes a national fire loss of 435 million dollars.
A mixed set of brief items covers a lordship estate valuation in pounds, a British naval appointment, Vancouver weather and drink trends, Vatican consistory plans, Welsh emigration talk, St Boniface college funds, Canada fish trade, UK revenue, Great Lakes naval stations, liquor export licenses, Manitoba divorce decrees, Chinese indemnity education uses, and a Kansas City Star anecdote about a post office letter incident.
A historical snippet describes Minard's Liniment advertised to relieve neuralgia and deter pests. It mentions hornets near a barn and claims the product kills flies that threaten horses, reflecting early pest and pain relief marketing.
Fragmentary promotional text from The M say Company advertises inventions and free literature. Mentions bankers and attorneys and a street address in Ottawa.
The German airship Zeppelins first postwar landing in Britain reached Croydon and a three man German air company crew, directors, discussed a future air service linking London and Berlin aboard the all metal Pie machine cross channel craft.
A Canadian advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women. It claims benefits for run down mothers and expectant mothers, with testimonials from Mrs Elizabeth Taylor of Toronto and Mrs Harry Harris of London. The ad urges visiting a local drug store or sending 10 cents to Dr. Pierce's Laboratory for trial material and free medical advice.
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