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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 07, 1918

Page

4

Mexico to Take Control of Railways from Foreign Operators

A Mexican uprising is linked to foreign exploitation of national resources. The new government aims to increase Mexican profits and transfer railway operation from U S and Canadian managers to natives. A nationwide railway convention in Mexico City plans to push this shift and may have a political alignment influencing the presidential vote.

Mexico United States Canada Mnes Rodda

Police Over Troops Replaced by Mutual Aid Across Britain

In Parliament it was revealed that 500 London officers were sent to Hull to quell seamen strikes. The answer disclosed a system of mutual police aid across the isles where neighboring districts lend officers and share costs, a practice officials say avoids deploying soldiers.

London Hull Reb Hardie British Isles

Lord Aberdeen’s Frugal Travel Snore Anecdote

A dialogue aboard a sleeper train between Lord Aberdeen and a stranger highlights the peer’s plain lifestyle. The stranger notes wealth and jokes that with his money he would rent an entire car for night travel, prompting the nobleman’s lighthearted reply about being reasonably well off.

Lord Aberdeen Ireland Canada Great Britain London York Teanne England

Mohammedanism in the Sudan Lectures Stir Controversy

Dr. Karl Kumm, recently returned to Johannesburg, lectures on Islam in the Sudan from the Niger to the Nile. He cites Muslim student influx and says European intervention freed 200,000 slaves in one district, warning that without Christian influence the Sudan may threaten both southern and northern Africa.

Sudan Karl Kumm Johannesburg Niger Nile Eiaire Kamm Dr. Kamm Africa

Ambulance Classes Draw Off Husbands From Public Houses

A cleric promoted to a bishopric recalls guiding his work with missions. He taught ambulance first aid and persuaded a husband to join the classes to avoid drink. The man later joked that with nothing to do he stays home and bandages the cat, preferring the lessons to bars.

Sabbath Description by Bishop in Omaha Sermon

Fragmented remarks from Bishop John L. Nueleen in Omaha denounce intolerance. He recalls Parson Brownlow to illustrate danger, describing a Sunday morning scene with skaters falling through ice and a swift rescue attempt.

John L. Nueleen Omaha Parson Brownslow

Five Years Ago in Ashley Wilsons Town

This week five years ago in Ashley Wilsons town Rev W Wilsons son met a sad accident in the railway yards Tuesday afternoon. He was thrown from a car and his left leg was severed at the knee. A. Rowat left for Edmonton. Arthur Holden of the Manitoba Hardware Co. departs soon, to be replaced by G W Oliver who is already in town.

Ashley Wilson W. Wilson Arthur Holden The Manitoba Hardware Co G. W. Oliver Easton

Wanted A Girl For Housework In Wheatland

Advertisement seeks a girl or woman for housework at Wheatland residence of Mrs. F J McAndrew. Monthly wage listed as 25 dollars. Telephone contact 47 2 17 for application.

F. J. McAndrew Wheatland

To Let Fully Furnished Cottage with Attic

Four room cottage with large attic for let. Furnishings include beds, cot, range, heater, utensils, dishes, furniture, piano and rugs. Well on property. Possession after April 1. Apply Gazette.

Apply Gazette

For Sale Thoroughbred White Wyandotte Cockerels

For sale two choice pens eggs from two pens at 1.50 per setting. B. F. Nunn Wheatland offers two hundred dollars? Note: price per cockerel 2.00 each.

B. F. Nunn Wheatland

Six roomed house on Fifth Avenue for sale

Six roomed house on Fifth Avenue with a well fenced yard trees lawn good cellar coal shed owner can give clear title apply at the Gazette Office

Fifth Avenue

Local Business Directory Listing Networked Services

The Gazette presents a comprehensive directory of local professionals and merchants. Entries include General Store J A Grummaert Insurance and Loans C W Angel Stationery Gazettes Stationery Insurance and Loans J C Cousins Hardware and Tinmith J Moxley Lumber North American Lumber & Supply Co Hardware and Furniture Jos Thompson Men s Furnishings T R Grieve Farm Implements J J Risse Rivera Motor Repair Works C Howard Proprietor General Store James A McKenzie Auctioneer C Howard Job Printing The Gazette Office Drugs Rivers Drug Co Page & General Store and Bakery D C Jonaton Wood Cutting Percy Baylies Homestead Regulations Butchers Wareham Bros Physician and Surgeon F G Behwalm MD Barrister Notary Public J H Coucl Optical G W Walkey Real Estate and Insurance Chas W Angel Masonic Lodge F W Buggey C E B S J Barker Sinai Chapter RAL MnO EL

Rivera Motor Repair Works C. Howard Jas. A. McKenzie the Gazette Rivers Drug Co

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