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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
1
The health article urges abundant water intake for well being noting body water content and foods with high water. It cautions against icy drinks before meals and recommends regular glasses with meals and between meals for hydration and digestion.
George Thomas Ferguson died at his son Garfield E s home in Fort Frances Ontario at 79 after forty two years in Bradwardine district Born in Guelph in 1854 he married in Listowel in 1872 and moved west in 1888 He survived by daughter Mrs Robert Hunter two sons George A and Garfield E two brothers and a sister with two sons predeceased Funeral services were held at the late residence and interment at Greenwood Cemetery Harding
The city of Brandon saw the death of ten month old Jean Lorna Reid daughter of Mr and Mrs Lorne Reid 305 Princess Avenue The funeral was held Monday at 2 30 from the residence to Brandon Cemetery Rev C S Oke officiated The Gazette to the end of the year 50c
Election day drew quiet local interest with two Rivers polling places at Oddfellows Hall and Parish Hall. Conservative candidate David W. Beaubler won a handsome majority over Liberal Hon. T. A. Crerar amid a three cornered race that included Farmer-Labor entrant Miss B. Brigden. Results from Rivers west end highlighted by Brigden’s momentum.
The Brandon employment bureau estimates 1250 farm workers are needed for harvests this year with 750 for stocking and 500 for threshing. Financial conditions limit hires while combine machines reduce labor demand, reflecting a smaller yet solid crop amid the tourist camp slowdown. John Ringland reports wheat growth of 62 inches in seven days, signaling strong yields.
A poem laments that greatness detours from birthplace as talents go unnoticed at home. The speaker recalls how local crowds mock inventors and poets, while distant lands bestow praise. The verse ends with a refrain that fame comes after leaving home.
The Free Press Golf Tournament resumed at Rivers on Thursday the 24th. Players posted scores as the course was in good shape and a clubhouse reception hosted by the ladies provided supper. the event concluded with its usual success.
Cereal Day is set for Tuesday August 5 at Brandon Experimental Farm. Activities run from 10 AM after lunch, with field visits from 1 to 3 PM to cereal plots and the wheat breeding nursery guided by farm staff. Experts L H Newman and K Neatby will discuss cereal breeding and wheat, tea and coffee provided for meals.
The Gazette extends best wishes for birthdays to Willard LePage on July 31, G. M. Henderson on August 31, Florence Cluff on August 1, Mrs L E Lyndh on August 2, Mabel Edna Parks Calgary Lena Nowe on August 5, Alta., and Dorothy Richardson on August 5.
A rain last week boosted crops and lifted spirits as many Rivers residents enjoyed Brandon Fair. The town notes progress with the Bank of Commerce nearing completion and sidewalks under construction along Second Avenue. Main Street remains blocked. Daly Council will meet on August 5.
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