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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
1
Heavy rain on Thursday night, the 22nd, delivered one of the biggest downpours in years, reviving crops after heat and drought. The moisture improved water crops and roots, offering extensive relief to the district's agricultural outlook.
Government data show motor trucks cut hauling costs by about 50 percent compared with horses, prompting farmers to switch to trucks for produce transport. Electric plants on farms are expanding, reducing labor with motors for pumping grinding churning and other tasks, while providing safer bright lighting for the family.
A travel feature highlights a delightful education trip to the North Pacific coast including Vancouver and Seattle via Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and Grand Trunk Pacific steamships, returning through Canadian National Railways. It notes government coordination improving transcontinental service and new circuit tours at reasonable costs. Tickets available through GTP or CN agents in Winnipeg.
Ten years ago Rivers planned an Agricultural Fair for Tuesday August 2. Directors prepared a large space at Main Street head including the school and skating rink with entrance there. A welcome rain boosted farmers mood. A Roman Catholic church was to be built at Fifth Ave and Main, construction starting immediately. Bank of Commerce building at 35 progressed well and sidewalks were added on Second Avenue. Main Street remained impassable.
Desperate newsprint prices surge above 250 a ton with hikes planned after October 1 and January 1. Publishers warn labor ink and fuel costs rise. many Manitoba weeklies face ruin, urging prompt payment to printers amid scarce colored posters.
Notice under the Municipal Act states Rivers Manitoba council introduced bylaw No 133 on July 21 1930 to issue 2000 debentures for extending the town electrical system. Debentures dated Sept 1 1920 bear 6 percent interest repayable over twenty years with payments at the Canadian Bank of Commerce Rivers. Vote to be held August 24 1920 at the council chamber. returning officer C H Payne. Mayor to appoint poll attendees August 23 1920. final tally August 25 1920 at municipal office. Copy of bylaw on file. Dated July 1922.
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