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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
4
A civic effort seeks to beautify the town through practical plans benefiting all residents. The program emphasizes waste reduction and improved public facilities, with aims to create a shared, attractive space reflecting community needs and values. John Nolan is noted in connection with the initiative.
Muddled dialogue shows a mother and others arguing over obedience and punishment. One figure cites a promise to enforce a command, while another pleads for mercy and a change of mind amid a strained confrontation.
A man describes a Japanese servant as having curious traits including a taste for raw fish and unusual politeness. He claims the servant never announces a desire to leave, instead deteriorating work quality to prompt dismissal.
In a humorous exchange two amateurs discuss a friend named Shakespeare who is absent after completing a Hamlet performance. The dialogue features polite congratulations and a vainglorious boast about modesty.
Nell asks if love could survive wealth and Retle replies I would try harder. The brief exchange hints at romantic considerations and personal resolve.
Two Riv ers curlers enter the Winnipeg bonspiel with rinks Roswell Carman Jo Moxley and Ernie Forman Sandy Webster Warren Cliff Payne Alf Wareham aiming to contend. Local hopes ride on a solid showing as curler support grows for a strong return.
Court Daly, C.O.F. held a regular meeting Monday last and installed officers for the coming year. Alec McKinnon acted as installing officer. New officers include J. Taylor as C.R. and A. White as C.R. with H. Bicknell F.S. and S. Mills R.S. among others. The lodge also changed its meeting night to the first Thursday each month.
Bradwardine A Sharman visited Brandon last week. Mrs Wm Common and sister Mrs T McKenzie along with Mrs R English Mrs Barr and Mrs A Hunter returned Saturday night from a city holiday. Lady Aid met at Mrs McLaren's Thursday with lunch. James Barker of Rivers visited town last week. Van Drivers convention discussed bad roads on Monday. Lula Etsell of Lenore returning home after visiting Mrs H Johnston. E Dowland brothers visited Brandon last week. Morrison and Shepherd visiting Winnipeg this week.
Wheatland Church holds Sunday service at 11 o clock. Mills link praised for Rivers bonspiel showing. IOOF to meet next Wednesday at Mrs. Wm Baily’s home. Dance last Friday drew a good crowd. Junior Auxiliary concert in Wheatland Hall next Tuesday the 17th at Boclock with local and Rivers talent. admission 35c and 15c. Everyone invited.
It is expected that commencing Monday next all scholars of Rivers school will be housed in the main building which is now steam heated.
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