Rivers News Roundup of Local Happenings and Notes
Win nipeg visitor Hugh Mackinnon spent New Year holidays with town friends. Rivera Town Council met for its first session of the year. A Watch Night Service was held at the Parsonage on New Year’s Eve. Rivers School reopened after Christmas. Miss Annie McFadden plans to leave for Normal School. R A Hammill returned from a Montreal visit. Presbyterians Ladies Aid meet at Mrs E E Berkey’s home. Liquor transport is prohibited in Canada where sale is legal starting April 1. J Irwin attended Masonic lodge installation in Melville. A week of prayer for King George is set for January 8. Andrew McKay learned of a death in Scotland. The Gazette offers condolences. Miss Ivy Miners returned to Glenella school. Miss Clarke conducts Home Nursing demonstrations today and tomorrow. Local curlers begin their schedule. Mild weather follows December’s cold spell. Hazel Gould appears in Winnipeg Telegram photo. contest ends this week with a prize car.
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Rivera
Winnipeg Telegram
Hazel Gould
Rivers
Grain Testing Free at Manitoba Agricultural College
The Seed Testing Department of Manitoba Agricultural College offers free grain testing for Manitoba farmers with only postage paid by the sender. Send at least two ounces of seed, include name and return address inside the package, note any frost or heat damage, ensure sufficient postage, and mail to Seed Testing Department, Manitoba Agricultural College, Winnipeg. An accurate germination test saves dollars and avoids delays.
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Manitoba Agricultural College
Manitoba
Manitoba’ Agricultural College
Winnipeg
What Causes Tornadoes The Notebook Explains
The paper explains tornado formation within cyclones, describing warm air rising through cold air, creating a whirlpool-like updraft. It details the core vacuum, dense outer air, violent updrafts, lightning, thunder, and destruction, noting storms form ahead of the cyclone center and are not easily predicted.
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Herbert Jo
Paper Tt
Aira
Gentle Art of Spelling at Breakfast Table
A five year old Roy proclaims he can spell at the breakfast table. He claims biscuits are made from do do. His mother laughs as Aunt Manda comments that is the way to spell do. The old colored cook arrives with more biscuits and adds her own remark.
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Roy
Manda
Chile
Generous Uncertainty and Hidden Identities
A cryptic dialogue reveals confusion over names and roles as a man questions a father about sponsoring a scheme. The exchange hints at deception, identity play, and a distant observer manipulating events without clear motive.
Notable Family Moment Sparks Sweet Heart Question
On a Sunday afternoon, Ruth, four, sits beside Mabel. The child asks if she is Mabel's sweetheart, and Mr. Bumper affectionately replies that Ruth is “the next thing to it.”
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Harold
Reginald
Ruth
Mabel
Lance
Bumper
The Poet's Son An Odd Family Exchange Noted
A fragment describes a son named Freddy in a domestic moment, recalling a past birthday verse and a promise to his father and mother, with scribbled lines and confiding tone. The text hints at family dynamics and a child's mischief in a quaint domestic setting.
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Freddy
Papa
Waaly
Wall of Man Robbed a Fortune in Odd Exchange
In a garbled excerpt a man nicknamed Grouch teases about a fortune robbery and a widow’s claim. The fragment hints at a dramatic twist where a character plots against a wealthy person and references a marriage to the rich. The text remains unclear about specifics.
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Gia
Calving Holstein Cow and Muskrat Coat for Sale
Rowell Ined prade Holstein treifer, 23 years old, due to calve 10th January. Apply to John W. Seater, R.R. No 1, Rivers. A Lady's Muskrat Coat, in good condition, price $40. Apply to Ute Gazette office.
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Rowell
Prade Holstein Treifer
Calve
John W. Seater
R.R
Rivers
Ute Gazette Office
Two Pairs of Curling Rocks For Sale
Wil sell cheap. Enquire at Gazelle Office.
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Gazelle
For Sale Pure Blood Colt 3 Years Old Trade Option
A three year old pure blood colt is offered for sale and may be exchanged for cattle. Contact Dr. F. G. Schwalm for details.
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F. G. Schwalm
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Stegu
Wheig Sin
United Stats
Forte Priating
Hugh Mackinnon
Rivers School
Annie McFadden
R.A. Hammill
Montreal
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
E. E. Berkey
Canada
J. Irwin
Melville
Masonic Lodge
George
British Empire
Andrew
McKay
Scotland
the Gazette
Ivy Miners
Seston
Glenella
Man
Miss Clarke
Manitoba ‘Agricultural College
Brora
Robert Madden
Gazette Office
GEO
Perrett
Wheatland
Junior Christian Endeavor
H.B. Duckworth
Methodist
Epworth League
T. Eli Taylor
St. James Church
Holy Communion
Roseville
H. McCartney
Charles Howard
Mussic
J. A. Halliday
Sun Avenue
Columbia Riv
Flanders
Jas. A. McKenzie
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