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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
3
Fragmentary notes describe schooners being built and prepared at Edmonton and transported by land and river routes. The text mentions a nailer, traders, and a plan to exchange furs for goods, with boats described as light and adaptable to gusty conditions.
The ad touts Baby’s One Tablets as a remedy to regulate bowels and soothe the stomach to promote a healthy, strong baby. Mrs W Orser of Elginburg, Cat, cites a three year old son who has benefited since infancy. The product is sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 23 cents a box from Phe for Williams’ Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
F Hedrew Ant depuy minister of a circular for Saskatchewan states that creamery fat products fell by 3 to 65 percent last year versus 138 and that dairy output rose by about 50 percent. He says Saskatchewan is fast becoming a leading dairy province and future development should be rapid, with quality a key focus for higher butter standards.
Engineers describe a novel nail free packing crate from Great Britain that assembles without nails, glue, or hinges. Interlocking parts provide rigidity, a special seal thwarts theft, and packages show clear signs if tampered during transit.
Fragmentary notes describe Minard's Liniment curing diphtheria and a claim about Australian gold exports. The text then veers into jumbled references to Chinese people, a shaving accessory, a hat feather, fines, and a returned gourd, with inconsistent details and unclear events.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching burning bleeding or protruding piles. Stops itching, soothes and heals. You can get restful sleep after the first application. Price 60c.
In Oakland a inventor unveils the marimeter a device sending sound from a ship keel to the sea floor and recording echoes to indicate depth. The Governor steamer plans to test it in Seattle delivering faster soundings and potential safety gains for ocean trade.
Paris Matin reports Lloyd George speeches favor internationalization of Constantinople and Straits. Turkish government may relocate to Asia Minor with Brusa or Konish as possible bases. Details of the control form remain unclear and undecided.
The article notes smoking in London streets appeared after officers returned from the Crimea. It reflects on the paradoxical saying about waiting and the opposite side of Wie street, hinting at observations in the urban scene.
An Allied note to the German delegate states that such territorial visits are to be held and that participation in the proposed expedition has done fourth. Germany’s expenses and manpower are cited as reasons to reject a request to reduce forces.
An advertisement touts a scalp treatment for hair loss, promising the scalp will stop shedding after several applications. It claims the hair will look stronger, shinier, and more abundant, with results in a few cents for a small bottle.
The original municipal flag of Winchester England, shown as an expression of friendship, has been presented to Winchester Virginia. The gesture commemorates one million American soldiers who passed through on their way to join the Allied Expeditionary Forces.
State of Uhv Toledo Lucas County 93 Wyane J Cheney senior partner of J Cheney & Co doing business as the City of Toledo swears to the pledge that Hall's Catarrhal Medicine will cure cases of catarrh or refund the purchase price. The notice cites authenticity and a public oath dated December 6 by Notary A W Gleason. The ad promotes Hall’s Catarrhal Medicine as a mucous membrane remedy with the Cheney company listing Toledo Ohio and address 740 bestimemala Sree.
A humorous note on happiness in a dictionary contrasts with a Britain Empire statistic. It cites the empire covering about 11,500,000 square miles, over 417,000,000 people, and remarks on reputational shadows cast on many women.
An old print advert touts a pain reliever for rheumatic aches sprains and pains. It claims fast relief with quick penetration and refreshing effect. Available at drug stores in Canada with price points 33¢ 70c and $1.40.
Western Canada shows strong flax potential with matured seed shipped to Ireland and demand for Canadian flax in US and European mills. Experts expect a large share of Prairie binder twine to soon come from flax grown west of Lake Winnipeg.
Supreme council plans a commission to inspect docks at Hamburg and Danzig amid charges Germany with withholding assets in marine materials for Allied reparations. A conference report shows Germany failed to order adequate transport for troop moves tied to treaty plebiscites. The closing remark notes a proverb about scales of a fish.
In an Ottawa address Dr J H Putnam inspector of public schools urged Canada to hire mature, permanent teachers to raise citizenship quality. He warned current progress misses the teacher’s role. The piece also notes animal studies showing wolves react to minor violin chords.
The Canadian Wheat Board raises the price of wheat to millers by 50c a bushel after the United States removed wartime restrictions. The piece argues free wheat must be mutual with Canada ending licensing while the US remains wary of Canada’s ongoing selling methods and its Wheat Board monopoly.
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