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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1948
Page
5
Citizens complain of widespread wandering hounds causing friction among neighbors. In Rivers the dog population nears one per household, yet most pets are unrestrained despite licenses. The piece argues dogs belong in the country to avoid noise and danger in town and urges responsible ownership.
Editorial argues a live weekly newspaper helps business, social, and town life. After Miami Herald ceased from lack of advertising, local Board of Trade and businesses unite to relaunch the weekly to sustain news circulation and community cohesion.
A letter from a reader criticizes funding for a large project, arguing taxpayers should vote on a substantial sum instead of lawmakers. The writer questions the taxation method and urges more payer involvement and clarity in future bills. The piece reflects frustration with the process and a call for responsible budgeting.
Three births are noted in this issue with the Bate daughter and Hamnett son arriving at Mrs Madden's nursing home and the Archibald daughter born at Mrs J Stevenson home. The notices list newborns and their delivery locations, reflecting a local routine of sharing birth announcements.
A reader complains about the 15 mill raise in the town’s assessment. He criticizes delaying questions until bills arrive, defends the council’s action, and recalls an earlier petition prioritizing a rink. The writer says he was never in favor of the rink and urges accountability.
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