Post Office Department Gazette Office and Riverstown note
The Gazette reports on the Ottawa Post Office Department press run from 1908 and notes editor Barker’s medical absence as T. W. Ofen plans temporary leadership. The piece urges reader cooperation during Barker’s absence and praises Harker’s editorial work while suggesting a yearend baby gift custom for Rivers businesses in the New Year.
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Cap
Post Office
Ottawa
T. W Ofen
Gazette Ofice
Main Street
Oheabas ‘ Rivers
Manitees
Canada
Able Wu
Thas
Barker
Hay
Anatoll
Gazette
Enorminus
Losses by Fires in Canada Highlight Harsh Weather
The report notes that heavy losses from fires in Canada are shocking but not due to greater carelessness by Canadians. Cold prairie weather contributes to the problem, with regions experiencing significant per capita losses higher than some other countries.
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Canada
Prairies
Heating methods urged to curb fire losses in Rivers
The piece argues for safer heating methods to combat fires that strike suddenly, worsened by night hours and snow. It notes serious material loss and tragic fatalities, urging caution as building needs rise and materials stay costly. Rivers hopes to preserve its safer fire record and emphasizes prevention to keep homes and lives intact.
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Lamit
Isaiah verse quoted on light and health blessings
A biblical quotation from Isaiah promises light breaking forth like the morning health springing forth speedily and righteousness leading the way with the glory of the Lord as reward.
Bradwardine Christmas Tree Public Recital Draws Applause
The Christmas tree entertainment held Thursday December 22 was a big success with praise due to teachers and pupils for a fine program. The C O F monthly meeting occurred in the Community Hall. Roy Brown of Brandon attended as district organizer. The lodge, after dwindling to three or four members, now stands at 31. The Red Cross drive raised 61 cakes of soap with seven from Lothair and the rest locally. Mr and Mrs T Smalley visited their daughter Mrs GC Wicks in Brandon. Mrs A Baily moved into town purchasing the Geo Ferguson house, while Mr and Mrs J Houston moved into the former house of Mrs M English.
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C.O.F
Roy Brown
Brandon
The
Red Cross
T. Smalley
Transcona to receive CN cheque for tax settlement
The town of Transcona will get a 34 cheque from Canadian National railways to settle a four year tax agreement. The payment covers 25000 annually for 1945 and 1949 and was announced to town council by W Freel CN general counsel.
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Winnipeg
Transcona
Canadian National Railways
W. Freel
Winnipeg to Replace Bobby Helmets with Flat Caps
The Winnipeg police will drop the traditional high pointed Bobby helmets in favor of flat caps, ending a long custom dating to Sir Robert Peel. The switch, to be completed by 1951, addresses headroom issues for officers in cruisers, leaving Victoria among few Canadian cities still using the old style.
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Winnipeg
An. 3
Robert Peel
Victoria
B.C
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G F. Barker
Cies
Rivers
Paul Schulze
Manitoba
Givens - Man
Taylor's
Gilchrist
Rexall
Fraser
Man
New
Sarum
Gish
Delmor
Matt, Bill and
John Wareham
Bradwardine
Finland
Helsinki
Russia
Montreal
Que
George F. Buckingham
Canadian Pacific Railway
C. E. Jefferson
Mr. Buckingham
Jefferson
the Rivers Drug Store
G. M. Setter
Nyal Drugs
Massey - Harris
Massey-Harris Dealer
Robert Talvor
Massey-Harris
Rivers, Man
Sporting Supplies
Marshall- Wells Stores
Lha
Forman's Hardware Owners
PUA la Sul Ciy
T. E. Wright
Wareham
Jim Rous
Kiwanis Club
C.J.A.T.C
REX Theatre
J. A. McKenzie
Robert Taylor
Forman’s
Taylor & Son Ltd
J. W. Hanlon
Berg’s General Store
Havlik’s Bakery
White's Barber Shop
Elliott
F. W. Decker & Sons
Borrowman’s Garage
Claud Garner
Ken Riley
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