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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1926
Page
1
The notice urges users of regenerative radio sets to reduce volume and adjust tuners to prevent squeals and whistles. It notes interference harms neighbors and suggests radio clubs discuss solutions to curb local interference and coordinate efforts.
The Rivers Town Council met on Wednesday evening January 6 with Mayor Dunsmore presiding. Resolutions approved include paying $510.33 to the Electric Light Account and $3381 to the Finance Committee account. The Mayor and Secretary-Treasurer are authorized to sign all cheques. The council will meet the first and third Wednesdays each month in 1926 and a by law will be prepared. Wm Le Page appointed pound keeper and Dr Lyon named Heart Officer for 1926 at $20 000? per month. J Stevenson appointed scavenger for 1926 at $15 per month. Treasury salary and additional positions listed with salaries.
The Rivers School Trustees held their first 1926 meeting on January 6 with new trustees Bowmat Couch Forman and Rea taking seats and Dr. G. R. D. Lyon elected chairman. Admissions for beginners were approved and fee arrangements set for Mrs. Higginson’s sister. A by-law to borrow funds from the bank was passed and committees will be named at the next meeting.
The Rivers United Church held its annual meeting Monday night with good turnout. The Session reported 200 names on the roll, steady worship attendance, and five deaths this year. Fourteen joined during the pastorate. two left, one died. Financials show varied funds totaling 4865 with 711 balance. Treasurer honored for five years of service. The Stewards were re-elected. pastor’s salary raised 200 to date from May first.
H Co Grant of Manitoba Agricultural College advocates a simple farm account book for farmers to track income and expenses with minimal effort. The book includes directions, a year profit or loss page, and net worth, selling for 50 cents. The college offers mail assistance for starting or maintaining farm records.
The article chronicles a traveler named Sean yullp Moore Emerton and his experiences in the Canadian Rockies. It notes hunting camping and mountain trails, the rise of automobile tourism, and the appeal of bungalow camps along lakes and peaks. It mentions routes toward Yoho and Banff, with emphasis on scenic views and exploration.
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