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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1930
Page
1
Health experts explain heart disease is not a single condition but a group of disorders with varying causes and treatments. Prevention centers on building a sound body, avoiding infection foci, and adjusting activity to heart capacity after illness.
The 20th Rivers summer fair held July 23 featured heavy cattle and produce displays, excellent vegetables and plants, and solid ball games. Despite lighter attendance than some years, exhibitors posted strong entries and a lively, well rounded event with rewards to be published in a future issue.
Ten years ago in the Gazette the Rivers district faced a need for rain as a local event report notes girls from Rivers baseball team winning prize money at Carberry. It also highlights the completion of Rivers new school and strong results in the Departmental Examinations with 24 passing from 25 entries and ten on the honor list. Evangelist Chapman conducts daily gospel tent services opposite the town hall.
On the rocky shore of Hudson Bay Churchill gains its largest group of women residents. Three new residents arrived on the Muskeg Limited in May: Mrs. S. A. Martin, her daughter Margaret, and Mrs. Claude Johnson. They join Mrs. A. Gibson at the church settlement, staying through autumn.
The Canadian Wheat Pool announces first payments for the 1930 31 grain crop. Wheat 70 cents per bushel on No 1 Northern Fort William Barley 25 cents No 3 C W Oats 30 cents No 2 C A V Rye 30 cents No 2 C W Ajax 1 25 dollars No 3 N W Brandon Sun
Readers notice a trend in daily papers as commodity prices shown in ads drift downward. The Miniota Herald urges subscriptions to the Gazette while noting stores seek sensible profits amid lower costs, with possible influence from chain retailers.
A solemn tale contrasts religious leaders debating dress codes with a runner’s warning about injustice. Jesus’ message of freedom in Galilee infuriates the crowd, who crucify the good and free a robber, reflecting on present judgment and moral failure.
Public bath houses are under construction at the river with separate facilities for men and women and a new stairway and gravel road access. The committee reports steady donations but needs more funds or volunteer labor to complete the plan. Readers are urged to contribute, donate time, or offer evenings of work to support improvements such as tables and seating for river picnics.
Women make up about 56 percent of Canada's voting strength in the July 28 election, yet in 245 electoral divisions no woman was nominated by the main parties in their safe seats. Parties seek women’s votes but constituency organizations show little concern for women in Parliament.
The Gazette extends best wishes for a pappy birthday to Janet Frame on July 25, Charlotte Tyerman on 26, Clarence Henry Parks in Calgary, Bill Tyerman on 28, Alta on 27, Hugh Couch in The Pas Man, Frank Booth on 29, Roth Buggey on 29, Ruby Claff on 30, and 36.
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