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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
8
Gazette Classified Notice on Farm Commodities and Seeds
Three young bronze turkey toms priced at 4.50 each listed by David Smith in Rivers. Also mentions good fresh cows and out sheaves at 4 cents each via Chas A Smyth in Rivers. White Blossom Sweet Clover Seed hailed cleaned at 10 cents per pound F.O.B Pendennis with bagging extra, sample at Gazette Office, contact H J Chapman Pendennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Smith
Rivers
Gazette Office
H. J. Chapman
Pendennis
Third Avenue West 6 Roomed House for Sale
Six room house on a 50 foot lot has a well situated location on Third avenue west. Apply Fred Johnson, Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
Fred Johnson
Rivers
Town of Rivers Assessment Roll Inspection and Revision
The 1923 assessment roll is deposited for inspection until February 27. Complaints must be filed with the Clerk by February 27. The Council of Revision will sit on March 21 at 8:00 PM in the Rivers Council Chamber to hear complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Revision
Council
Rivers
Property Listings Near Carnegie and Wheatland
Two land parcels described. A 3 section heavy black loam soil tract about 313 miles from Carnegie with two elevators, store and post office priced at 2600 dollars. A 4 section plot about 245 miles from Wheatland with two elevators, store and post office priced at 1750 dollars per acre. Apply to C. H. Freeman in Rivers for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Wheatland
C. H. Freeman
Rivers
Hay and oat straw shipments reported from Rivers
L. H. Higginson of Rivers reports several loads of good hay and a few loads of oat straw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Higginson
Rivers
Gazette Price Offer Through 1923 End
A notice advertises a Gazette subscription deal offering access through the end of 1923 for $1.50. It highlights a limited-term price reduction and encourages readers to subscribe before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Have Your Piano Tuned by C Newell in Rivers
C Newell will be in Rivers for a few days to tune pianos and repair organs. Leave your orders at the Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Newell
Rivers
The
Gazette
Canadian National Rails Cuts Fares for Brandon Winter Fair
Canadian National Railways announces reduced fares for the Brandon Winter Fair and Fat Stock Show from March 3 to 9. Tickets available at single fare plus one third for round trip from Manitoba and Saskatchewan stations, with restrictions on sale last day and train arrival times. Return deadline set for March 13, 1900?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Brandon
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
East
Corsetry Expert Opens Shop for Rivers Ladies
Corset maker announces training by The Spirella Corset Company of Canada and offers services for women and children. Spares waistlines with corsets waists hose supporters and brassieres. Patronage earnestly solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirella Corset Company
Canada
Murray to Auction Off Farm Equipment at Myra Farm
Public sale by T Murray at his farm Section 13 22 one mile northeast of Myra. Murray has farmed a section and a quarter and plans to form two half sections, selling considerable equipment. Terms: cash up to 15 dollars. over that credit with joint lien notes at 9 percent interest payable November 1 1923. A discount applies to all cash payments over 15 dollars. Chas Howard and T Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Murray
Myra
Murray
Chas, Howard
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