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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
7
A garbled OCR passage mentions the United States Navy, a vessel named Renown, and several broken phrases about battles, feet measurements, and naval actions. It includes references to obituaries, dates, and possible crew or officers, but the text is severely corrupted and unclear.
The Massachusetts governor declined an invitation involving Irish leaders and delegates. The report mentions De Valera, de Valera’s meeting, and comments by other state officials, referencing a recent summit and political tensions.
In a garbled fragment from a historical page a reader encounters unreadable names and phrases. The legible portion hints at a brief local item or notice but provides no clear actions, dates, or events to verify.
A fragmentary note discusses a Hungarian crown rumored to have been set for sale, while a more modern German crown is cited as dating to about 1871. The text mentions prices around 100,000 and references to other royal artifacts and legends from the 17th to 19th centuries.
Nellie B. Rittingham of 609 Calverton Rd Baltimore says months in bed, organic troubles, headaches, and nervousness vanished after five bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy for curing her and enabling a return to work. The article urges others to try the product before an operation.
Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba farm progress notes show the Department of Interior guiding the Prairie trees effort. Seedlings and cuttings supply shelter belt trees to farms, with costs and distribution details for the past years.
An odd rural snippet describes a Zulu bride’s trousseau and a questionable joke about a bridal gown. It mentions a token value around $12 and a brittle, rubbed fabric, with a dismissive tone about worn attire and its durability.
The report notes rising costs for fresh strawberries with higher prices expected in 1920, citing Columbia region growers and pricing shifts. Producers in Gordon Head Wickett area report berry costs near historic levels, with varied per pound rates and forecasts. Market context centers on overall price increases and supply dynamics for the season.
An ad-style note touts Sloan's Liniment as a quick relief for aches and pains. It highlights penetrating soothing effects, targeting sore muscles and back strains with a Canada-made product priced at 1.49.
The article notes India started its first modern cement works in 1914 and soon produced about half of the cement used in Indian construction. It contrasts prewar imports from England Germany Belgium Italy Austria and Hong Kong with rapid local production. The text also mentions a lighthearted line about a family’s finances being tied to drinking.
An advertising snippet promotes Danderine to stop dandruff and prevent hair loss. It claims a few drops rubbed into the scalp restore life, shine, thickness, and color after three applications. The copy uses persuasive phrases about immediate improvement and scalp care.
Immense astracanit deposits found near Muskiki lake at Akee Springs on the Prince Albert branch of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway. Ore body described as valuable with by products including Epsom salts bromide magnesia and a paper suitable pigment. A second bed eight square miles distant near Caun Sack shows mineral varying up to eight inches thick.
A disjointed excerpt shows Mars and Aphraim in a tense exchange at Mrs. Henshaw's place. The little boy watches as comments about dusting and a bent chair are muttered, with unclear surrounding context.
The Bermuda government announces a wireless station to enable commercial licensing with Canada the West Indies and the United States A local guide to fees telephones and connections promises a penny per word rate with a two year term and small annual charges
The report notes cash sent to Japan in the year ended June 30 1919 via intergovernmental money orders handled at Honolulu offices. It mentions certain transactions and local agency involvement with Tagate sets and related funds. The fragmentary text references three Honolulu cases and sums, but specifics are unclear.
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It emphasizes removing poisons from the stomach and bowels, touts a fruity taste, and instructs mothers to look for the California name on the package with full dosing directions on each bottle.
The Soldiers' Settlement Board plans a training school at Estey Alberta for ex soldiers to learn basic farming before settling. By end of 1919 grants reached 31 572 332 dollars to returning soldiers with 3433 entries. 1 444 000 acres allotted in western provinces including 275 000 in Alberta. The board has trained 313 former soldiers with 703 others in training or apprenticeships. 17 men and 218 returned servicemen used loaning aid to settle.
War has made the ideal of fitness global and readers are urged to exercise daily and keep the system clean. Advice covers cold showers, intestines cleansing, occasional laxatives, kidney care, avoiding excess meat and alcohol, drinking hot water, and using Anuric to purge uric acid. Readers may request a trial pack and medical guidance from Dr Pierce's Invalids' Hotel.
Parliament passes a resolution of gratitude to the imperial and allied naval and mercantile marine for keeping sea communication lines open amid dangers, reflecting wartime appreciation.
An article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a modern remedy to tone the stomach and restore normal function. It cites Mrs Charles Comer of Picton Ontario, describing indigestion, belching, gas, nausea, and relief after a few weeks of use. Pills sold 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from The Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Leap year adds 366 days of revenue for the British Exchequer and extra Post Office profits, while many monthly earners face another day of work and expenses. Tradesmen gain an extra day to do business, reshaping annual cash flow for officials and households.
British Columbia forest production is projected at not less than 62 million dollars for 1919, up from 54 million in 1918. Waterborne lumber shipments rise by 17 million feet, while pulp and paper sales climb from 10,617,250 in 1917 to 12,554,257 last year.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Stops irritation soothes and heals. You can get restful sleep after the first application. Price 60. Some men like to fish, because it's the next thing to doing nothing.
Earl Beatty arrives in the House of Lords in rich scarlet robes and ermine with his ceremonial cocked hat worn straight. Public interest centers on whether the admiral will tilt his hat like his naval cap, while a proverb warns to train a child in the way he should go.
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