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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Mar 31, 1927

Page

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Canada Wealth Per Capita Ranks Third Among 35 Nations

The League of Nations estimates Canada per capita wealth at 2406 dollars in 1925, up from 1100 in 1903, ranking third among 35 nations with the United States at 2918 and Britain at 2469. Austrian official Montel seeks funds to emigrate 10,000 farmers to Canada, while Egypt weighs trade talks with Canada. Chimmney climber Henry Held works on a 200 foot Montreal chimney. Lord Clarendon sails home from Quebec after assessing the 3000 family immigrant scheme. he met over 180 settled British families.

Canada League of Nations United States Great Britain Heinrich Montel U.S Montroyal Montel Henry Held Canadian Pacific Railway Windsor Street Montreal Held Richard Boucher Three Rivers Lord Clarendon Dominion Affairs England Quebec Dominion Overseas Settlement Board

Grace Hoop Johnston Dies at 22 After Moving to Rivers

Grace Tiltman Johnston born in Aberdeens Scotland passed away at St. Boniface Hospital on Tuesday March 22 at age 22 years 9 months. She married John Samuel Johnston on June 1 1921 and lived in Rivers before moving to Transcona. Survived by two sons Joseph 5 and William 2. Funeral held Friday at Rivers United Church with Rev. Patteson officiating and interment at Rivers Cemetery. Pallbearers from Rivers Loyal Orange Lodge. Undertaker J R Thompson.

J. Johnston St. Boniface Hospital Johnston Grace Tiltman Aberdeen Scotland Canada Rivers Rivers School Rivers Ladies Baseball Club John Samuel Johnston Transcona Joseph William Rivers United Church Mr. Patteson Rivers Cemetery

Death of Thos Murray in Winnipeg at 45

Thos Murray born in Mayo Ireland in 1882 died in Winnipeg hospital on March 22 at age 45 cancer caused his death. He lived on a farm north of Rivers then a farm northwest of town and moved to Winnipeg area. He was buried in St Mary's Cemetery Winnipeg leaving a widow and six children.

Thos Murray Winnipeg Mr. Murray Mayo Ireland Canada Rivers Murray St. Mary's Cemetery

Card of Thanks from Mrs. T. Murray and Family

The Murray family thanks friends for kindness during their recent bereavement and expresses deep gratitude for support received.

T. Murray

Curlers Parade as Reverend Duckworth Preaches

Rev. Duckworth will preach an animal sermon to curlers on Sunday next. The curlers will parade in a body. The Tennis Club reorganizes for the season with Dr. Schwalm as president. A Red Cross benefit sale of home cooking will be held at L Wiegand's store on Saturday.

Duckworth Dr. Schwalm The Red Cross L. Wiegand

Wolves and Huskies Share Kennel At Chateau Frontenac

Arthur Beauvais trains three tame wolves with his Frontenac huskies in Quebec. The animals, barely eight months old, have toured Boston with the Canadian Pacific Railway and recently posed in a sleigh built for them. The scene recalls the adage that a child can lead them.

Chateau Frontenac Quebec Arthur Beauvais Frontenac Boston Canadian Pacific Railway Beauvais Beauvain

Manitoba Farm Boys Camp at Summer Fair

The Provincial Exhibition with the Extension Service and Manitoba Department of Agriculture will run the Fourth Annual Farm Boys Camp during the Summer Fair from July 4 to 6. The three day program includes a Live Stock Judging Competition along with lectures and tours of public buildings and institutions. It offers a chance to view the country's best stock.

Extension Service Manitoba Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Youth Live Stock Judging Camp Rules

Regulations outline eligibility for a three boy team aged 5 to 19 on July 1 1927 who have not attended regular agricultural college courses. Organizations may enter teams to receive stock judging training. Each boy may attend once with a possible one day preparatory course. Camp lodging and meals are provided. travel is the responsibility of the local group or participants. Extension Service runs the program. notice to Extension Service is advised due to limited slots. Directors of Rivers Agricultural Society express support for regional participation.

Double Holiday Declared for Confederation Jubilee

The House completed final reading of a bill allocating 250000 dollars for Canada Jubilee celebrations. A double holiday will be proclaimed on July 1 and July 2 to mark the event.

Confederation Canada

Canadian National Railways pension for longtime foreman

Mr A Pollock has been pensioned by the Canadian National Railways after 23 years of continuous service. His successor as C N R Section Foreman is Mr J Butterill, formerly of Glenella. The notice appears in The Age Gladstone.

A. Pollock Canadian National Railways J. Butterill Glenella the Age Gladstone

Horgseven-Order Your Route Cards at the Gazette Printery

Route cards are available from Horgseven at the Gazette Printery for distribution and delivery to local offices. Customers are urged to place orders promptly to ensure timely processing and delivery.

The Gazette Printery

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Clark Manitoba Heinz Products Ganong J. A. Grummett the Gazette Alberta Granite, Marble and Stone Co Canada Carriage Co Consolidated Creditors’ Bureau of B. A Province of J. L. Eyes Ron Canadian Bank OF Commerce Rivers Beanch R. M. Tucker Egypt Emile Sharteni Grace Hoop Johnston Rivers Loyal Orange Lodge Messrs J. C. Cousins Jas. McFadden H. Wareham A. Wareham E. J. Forman T. W. Offen J. R. Thompson Undertaker TaHo Manitoba Farm Boys Rivers Agricultural Society
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