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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
7
A sensational patent medicine pitch promises quicker relief from headaches constipation and pale dull complexions claiming pills restore vigor and brighten eyes appetite and spirits with simple dosing and homegrown trust. The ad touts broad ubiquity and quick results while warning against overuse.
A fragmented narrative follows Mrs. Hardy and Irene as they confront a Western town’s culture and expectations. The scene contrasts old city caste with untamed frontier vigor, highlighting longing, adaptation, and shifting social mores amidst exotic landscapes.
Irene Hardy, uncertain about marriage to Dave Elden, visits Connward & Elden to view a house as they consider a possible investment amid a looming market crash. Mrs. Hardy underscores caution while Connward sizes up their finances and potential for a cushy sale.
A garbled overheard exchange humorously claims journeys to Kilkenny and Kilmore with a puzzled French traveler and Pat. A tongue in cheek line suggests mishearing as Kilmen, while a quip about long skirts and small feet lingers as a comic aside.
Alberta irrigation plans grow with three new district formations near Lethbridge and Macleod. Lethbridge Northern scheme moves to early spring construction while the Twber project finishes and Macleod work proceeds slowly toward district organization and trustee elections.
A Cincinnati authority warns against corn discomfort and promotes Freezatie as a cheap drugstore remedy. A few drops of Trepzone on a tender corn supposedly relieve soreness and allow the corn to be lifted out with minimal irritation.
The Baltimore American quotes two girls, Mayme and Grace, sharing playful banter about constant callers and life as a telephone operator. The light item captures gossip tone and local chatter without any dramatic event.
In a Bastan transcript a husband remarks that a wife always arrives just before dinner while another suggests she comes after dinner, highlighting a recurring domestic timing claim.
When released, nerve food and other medicines gained a hearty welcome for their reputed merit. Dr Chase Kidney-Liver Pills are praised as a single remedy for liver, kidney and bowel regulation and relief from constipation biliousness indigestion and kidney disease. One pill a day. Available from dealers or Elmaneen Batea Co Ltd Toronto.
The article notes dogs hear higher pitches far more keenly than humans and that a violin or bugle can cause intense reactions. It explains dogs sense subtle mood changes from vocal tone and facial cues, catching master moods by ear rather than speech.
Sergt Arthur Driscoll, a Brahman in Northern Ontario, inherits the entire estate under the will. He receives a lump sum of 5000 dollars and 1000 dollars a year for life after serving with the second battalion overseas.
The text notes debate on herd laws amid damaged passages. It mentions suggestions for revival of face law, brands, and section details, plus concerns about cattle feed scarcity due to weather and drought. It references fencing and cattle range issues and needs for fodder and water.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a cheap hair treatment that instantly makes hair soft glossy and full of life. It claims to remove dust and oil, freshen the scalp, prevent dandruff and breakage, and promote longer stronger hair.
The Venezuelan government’s decision to install a wireless apparatus near Caracas drew major attention, with front page play on October 16. The Universal highlighted the move in large type, likening it to the modern press’s feature treatment of the League of Nations.
Electrification of railways is urged as a means to economize government rail management. The proposal argues that higher wages and coal prices create unprofitable branches and that electric haulage could cut labor costs, with a single conductor replacing multiple crew members. If fixed costs allow, electricity could enable more frequent and satisfactory service on Ontario branch lines.
In an unusual item the piece notes a cook’s charges at ten dollars a week and remarks that Washington Stan photographs of women are rarely taken in China.
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