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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
2
Western Canadians pursue vast development of land, transport, and markets while funding culture. Prairie provinces foster popular music festivals, museums, and literature supported by many small contributors, not wealthy patrons.
Belgians plan to buy unlimited wine concentrates and finance expansion in British Columbia after Australia cuts off zinc concentrate exports. J. Nivotte, mining engineer for Vieltie-Montague Zinc, says a 30 year supply from Australia is gone and his company will invest heavily to secure new sources for Europe’s smelters.
Fragments describe the southwest coast post of England and a risky harbor note. The text mentions a ship or beacon event tied to Triesta and mercury readings, with uncertain reception in Chile.
Prof. J. A. Allan, head of geology at the University of Alberta, told the Alberta coal commission that sixty two billion tons of coal lie beneath Alberta, with about half recoverable. He added that twelve million dollars worth of coal fines were lost over twenty years due to market losses.
A jumble of maxims on judging by appearances and trust among friends. The text muses that fast judgments fail, true friends may be silent, and a single song amid a storm may outshine a full concert in value.
The concept bans cars on certain streets during designated hours to create safe zones for children to play. Reportedly popular with kids parents and even motorists, the plan aims to safeguard young lives in urban areas.
When sickness comes or kids have colds the ad promotes Nerviline for quick chest and throat relief. It claims rapid easing of cramps colic and diarrhoea with vigorous rubbing and positions Nerviline as a universal home remedy priced at 35 cents.
In Proediitz Czecho Slovakia residents now trust divining rods to find water. Helorichte first failed after a 90 foot shaft yielded dry soil, but Heinrich returned with the rod and flagged the old well. Workmen dug six feet deeper and uncovered ample water.
A testimonial touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood making tonic for girls and women in weak health. Miss Matilda Breath of Newcastle MB describes recovery from fatigue loss of appetite headaches and pale appearance after using six boxes. Pills available from medicine dealers or by mail for 60 cents from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A Commons resolution proposes amendments to the Pensions Act including a definite pension for two years in tuberculosis cases and increased pensions for mothers with disabled husbands or dependent parents. The measure passed with no further debate and a related bill received first reading. London schools lent over 7.6 million books last year, far above two decades prior. Minard's Liniment advertised for backache relief.
Te Centro reports Ethiopia rails against any restriction on arms imports and demands to air views at an upcoming international conference. The note to the League of Nations asserts the need to protect national order and warns against limiting gun shipments.
Anglo Canadian Collieries and Refineries Ltd officials say preparations are under way to begin commercial scale development of Northern Alberta sands this spring. The firm, backed by capital, has acquired Canadian rights to a German bitumen extraction process.
A Ontario woman recovering after a gas explosion reports weak heart and nerves improved after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She says after five boxes her condition stabilized and she no longer needs further medicine. Put up by The Milburn Co Limited, Toronto Ontario.
Calgary Albertan reports the British Columbia government intensifies the Doukhobor dispute over school law. The piece argues decentralization of private life while urging enforcement of compulsory schooling to curb Communist influence on children.
The London Dairy Telegraph notes Japan continues a formidable naval construction plan with twenty eight cruisers already, eleven more under way, two aircraft carriers, twenty three destroyers, twenty eight submarines and three mine sweepers, progressing without delay amid restraint elsewhere.
Automobile Club of British Columbia plans a push to extend the thirty day automobile tourist permits with the help of all Canadian automobile clubs. F J Elkins, club manager, announces the effort to the customs department. The feature on Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil notes its fame beyond Canada to Central and South America, the West Indies, Australia and New Zealand.
A Vancouver Sun editorial argues that British Columbia’s children will not engage with provincial development until their imaginations are sparked by the province's historical romance. The piece frames history as central to civic interest and growth.
The London Saturday Review discusses child immigration to Canada and the chief inspector’s reports. It argues that current methods avoid criticism and advocate a nationwide, state controlled system for all classes of boys and girls.
A man visiting a cheap jewellery shop bought what seemed an imitation emerald ring later found to be a genuine gem valued at £1480. Police failed to trace the seller. the jewel measures about a half inch and is set in gold.
Alfred Gagnon, a respected resident, testifies that Dodd's Kidney Pills relieved back and kidney pain immediately. He says he keeps a box in the house and recommends the remedy to others. The ad notes the pills act on kidneys to purify blood and have a 30 year Canadian history.
The University of Saskatchewan will award a new scholarship funded by the International Federation of the Students of the League of Nations. Professor Frank Underwood of the history department announced the award. One student will depart early next fall to attend the League of Nations council session in Geneva.
Commander J. K. L. Ross orders the private ocean-going yacht Gannet to be built in Orillia at an estimated cost of 110000 dollars. The vessel will be electric heated and powered, reach about twelve knots, crew of six, and sleeping space for twelve. The Vienna census shows 1 006 290 women and 862 038 men on January 1, 1925. F Harrison the gas mask inventor joined the French army as a private. Minard's ehai ment for Corns od.
Trade Commissioner Howard Stutchbury says new industry efforts over three years show Alberta straw can yield various papers with practical results. An expert paper engineer will visit soon to assess local conditions. A plant producing coarse products at twenty five ton per day is estimated to cost about $200 000 and may attract summer capital.
During January and February the year 440 free grant homesteads were taken up in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia a few less than the record for the same period last year. The official report shows 217 were taken up in Saskatchewan 140 in Alberta 87 soldier grants were taken up. These with the homesteads represent about 4300 acres.
Farmers and stock raisers should keep Dr Thomas Eclectrical on hand as a ready remedy for flu in the family and as a horse and cattle medicine of great potency. It serves as a substitute for sweet oil for horses and cattle affected by collect, far surpassing other administrations.
Large consignments of white Wyandottes from Ontario minister Hon. John Martin of Agriculture have been sent to Holland. One shipment of 50 birds includes 14 to the Turkish Government. The total shipment is described as the largest pure bred poultry lot ever shipped from Canada.
A grateful user of Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy reports relief after thirteen years of futile attempts. The notice extols early use, simple method, low cost, and wide availability of the remedy.
The good road department of the Provincial Government targets completing the Trans-Canada Highway through Manitoba by October 1, linking Brandon to the Saskatchewan boundary. Widows of former U S presidents receive a pension of 5600 dollars yearly and a franking privilege.
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