This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
1
Western Canadian farm machinery costs climb by about ten percent with taxes raising the apparent hike. Retailers report most items up 11 to 13 percent, led by seven foot binders and drills. higher costs for labor and materials and tax changes are cited.
The Union Church held its annual congregational meeting last Thursday evening after a Ladies Aid supper. Rev. S. A. Martin presided, John Morrow read an address, and Wallace Martin presented a lamp to Sun day School Superintendent T. W. Often. Reports showed flourishing activity and rising finances. new Board of Stewards were elected for 1924. next meeting is January 15, 1925.
Inclement weather caused a Toboggan Party to be postponed to Monday. A good crowd enjoyed the new slide under a full Moon and a hearty repast at Mr. and Mrs. Simpson. Hugh Rea won the blindfold direction contest. weekly Social Evenings planned with meetings at the Station and at Mr. and Mrs. Ancar. Membership £2 includes summer activities. Toboggan only tickets $1.
Wareham Bros. will ship live stock on Monday January 28. Anyone having stock should phone us.
The W A of St James Church hosts a ping pong tournament in the SORB Hall on Wednesday evening January 30 at 7:30. Contests include Ladies' Singles Gents' Singles and Mixed doubles with admission 25c and 10c entry fee. Entries close with Melville Harvey on January 29. Refreshments served.
Mt. Sinai Chapter No. 8 R A M G R M met Friday evening as Ex Comp T W Offen and others installed the officers for the coming year. A Past Principal's Jewel was presented to Ex Comp Cunningham, followed by brief addresses and a social hour.
The Canadian space area shrinks to fit railways as the Government exhibit building nears completion. A grand two story entrance with bronze moose and buffalo guards leads to a richly decorated facade. Inside, displays highlight Canadian natural products and agricultural exhibits showcasing Dominion opportunities for immigrants and settlers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.