Rivers Gazette publication details and rates
The Community Weekly Newspaper Rivers Gazette, established July 1908 by T. W. Offen, is published Thursdays at 200-211 Main Street Rivers Manitoba. Subscription rates are $2.00 yearly in Canada and £2.00 outside Canada, payable in advance. G. B. Barker is the publisher.
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Post Office Department
Ottawa
T. W. Offen
Gazette Office
Main Street
Rivers
Manitoba
Canada
G. B. Barker
Cattle Slaughter Sparks Mixed Reactions Across Canada
Residents across Canada protest the destruction of farm animals amid a foot-and-mouth cleanup near Regina. Voices from Britain and Europe argue against publicizing cruelty and mass slaughter, noting saved animals despite some losses, and suggesting the pictures provoke reflection on wasteful spending.
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Several Rivers
Canada
Regina
Ag Realure
British Isles
Europe
Society For the Prevention of
Curious 1857 Chicago store rules reveal rigid era
An Industry advertisement reprints an 1857 employees handbook listing long hours open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, strict duties, church ties, and scant leisure. It notes workers must help customers, keep shelves clean, and men receive evening time for courting, with no real talk of overtime. The piece highlights the era’s hustle and limited personal time.
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Chicago
Industry
Reading
Verse From Philippians 4 A Prayer For Peace
A paraphrase style note quotes Philippians 4 8 and 4 7 urging readers to seek prayer and supplication with thanksgiving to God. It emphasizes peace through Christ Jesus guarding hearts and minds.
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God
Christ Jesus
Reduction of work week sparks distant talk
A man asks about a three day work week while a friend jokes the next cut is atomic. A family addition to the house is discussed by the father with mother and daughters showing delight. A stray thought ponders if spice is for him and a wife remains unseen by others.
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Dad
Master Locksmith Keeps Secrets in Plain Sight
Montreal Emil Vidal a Canadian National railways locksmith claims unmatched skill and secrecy. He swears no lock or safe defies him yet refuses to reveal methods, citing risk of misuse. His work spans trains with many locks and outtakes from pantries to safes. He never forgets a key and has never been locked out of his home. P. H. Neville, CN R general foreman, died suddenly.
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Montreal
Emil Vidal
Canadian National Railways
Emil
Railway
Fire destroys Grand Trunk station in town history
Thirty five years ago a devastating blaze leveled the Grand Trunk station on a Sunday. The fire ranks among the town’s worst conflagrations, while a visiting athlete of international stature passed through the town and left behind unsettled bills.
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Grand Trunk
Yorkton curler misprized prize mix up shock
In Yorkton Saskatchewan a curling rink was the first to be knocked out of the annual spiel. Consolation prizes were awarded incorrectly with cars later identified as the wrong prize. By Tuesday morning the error was found as travel limits and a single picnic ham were the remaining items.
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Yorkton
Sask
Birthday List Aboard Busy Week
Friday birthdays include Thomas Offen in Drum Heer Alta with others. Saturday marks celebrations for Mrs. R. Dyer Alvin Setter, Mrs. F Oakley in Edmonton. Monday features Mrs. D. R. Robins J. Bellamy and Harry Seltz. Tuesday lists J. W. Hanlon Darlene Brown Alfred Chaff. Wednesday notes James Stevenson Mrs. R. A. Mills. Thursday lists Miss A I McFadden W A Thomas Mrs P Luchuk Ronnie Stewart Miss Joy Post Bradwardine Wayne Weseen.
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Thomas Offen
Drumheer
Alta
R. Dyer
Alvin Setter
F. Oakley
Edmonton
D. R. Robins
J. Bellamy
Harry Seltz
J. W. Hanlon
Darlene Brown
Alfred Chaff
James Stevenson
R. A. Mills
A. I. McFadden
W. A. Thomas
P. Luchuk
Ronnie Stewart
Stormiest winter in 61 years, Pettapiece remark
John Shanks of Pettapiece called the season stormiest in 61 years. Ottawa announced Rivers three-service defence school would be first of its kind. Irene Mary Turney and John Henry Piercy wed at Rivers. Twenty Years Ago beacon at Rivers airfield noted.
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John Shanks
Pettapiece
Ottawa
Rivers
Irene Mary Turney
John Henry Piercy
Open House Reflections From an Education Week Visit
Freddie writes Uncle Herman about Education Week and an open house at a public school He recalls the longing for childhood innocence and critiques the lack of the rowdy school memories like spitballs and stern teachers He muses that real school days may not have lived up to his rosy past and resolves to enjoy the present instead.
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Herman
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