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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
2
A poem contrasts builders who create with wreckers who destroy. It calls on individuals to examine whether they contribute constructively to civilization or merely tear down. It notes postwar tensions, democratic ideals, and the danger of cynicism eroding progress.
A Dominion government representative will visit Denmark to observe a peat development plant and the subsidy-backed formula the British company seeks. The aim is to keep Canada fully informed on new fuel developments with potential economic value.
More than 29 countries join a drive to fund endowed post graduate nursing courses in London. The League of Red Cross Societies funded similar training for years but now lacks funds for this purpose.
A Nanaimo jury acquitted Andrew Moses of attempted murder after a trial tied to the stabbing of Charlie Sam, an Indian from Vancouver Island. The case traced a marriage dispute with Moses following his wife, and Chief Moses later gave thanks to Maitland, the defense counsel, while receiving carved totem poles as a pledge he did not forget.
A reader recalls breaking her leg after kicking stairs two years ago and finding relief from rheumatism after using Kruschen Salts. She credits daily dosing with eliminating rheumatic pain and urges others to try the remedy.
Ottawa reports that dividends on Bank of Canada shares will be based on the time of the first share instalment. Orders submitted at $12.50 per share cover one quarter of cost, with $50 per share as the full price from January. The rate cannot exceed 4 1/4 percent annually, retroactive to September 1, 1934.
Dr R McIntosh of North Battleford urged Parliament’s railways committee to finish two Canadian National Railways branch lines in northern Saskatchewan. One line from North Battleford to Beaver River Crossing remains 100 miles unfinished, originally planned to connect with Edmonton, with an estimated cost under 350000 dollars. The second line would run from North Battleford to Edmonton via Spruce Lake, seeking approval and funding.
Sir Guy Standing, knighted for naval service and painterly skill, used postwar leftovers to build Motor Organization Ltd. He bought US and UK wartime gear, selling across Europe and reclaiming Britain surplus. It took nine years to clear, yielding a personal fortune that funded acting as a hobby. Now 60, he hints he is done with big business.
Two Danish professors tested drivers given the alcoholic equivalent of three highballs. Using apparatus to gauge alertness, the highball group reacted 17 percent slower than the sober group. Alcohol impaired foot brake reaction time and grip strength on the steering wheel.
Prof. Josephine E. Tilden of the University of Minnesota leads a scientific expedition to Japan, Australia and New Zealand to collect marine algae. She says marine algae provide vitamins A B C and D and may become a key food source as humanity turns to sea resources.
Elizabeth Harwood of Cleveland visited a seeress who predicted her husband would return when tired of a blond and cited police trouble. The fortune teller forecast jail, and the unmarried policewoman later escorted the seeress to jail.
In Little Journeys In Science Gordon H W explains that the earth and distant stars share the same substances, differing only in proportion. Beginning with Newton's prism and the spectroscope, scientists can identify substances by vibration rates, revealing universal materials across planets and suns.
Associate committees of the National Research Council closed their seventh annual convention in Winnipeg with estimates that the council's work is worth tens of millions of dollars to farmers. Dr. H. M. Tory, the council president, urged that Canada has a strong future in the council's hands. Farewell to Dr. O B Aamodt who will join the University of Wisconsin. Dr. W C Murray praised Tory’s leadership as sub committees were re established and chairmen named.
The motor car industry, the nation’s top industrial blend, is in high gear as production and shipments surge. In 16 weeks of 1935 it matched all of 1932 output, while total output for 1934 reached 1,431,494 vehicles as consumer demand swelled.
Does Not Want Freedom Rev. L. D. Stueland keeps a domesticated wild finch as a constant companion on trips around the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Captured near Castle Rock, Colorado seven years ago after a broken wing, the bird became a household pet and returns to its cage each night despite being free to roam.
Japan speeds expansion of its merchant marine with six luxury liners in service and a fleet of 60 freighters. The ships travel over 20 mph, linking Tokyo to San Francisco in 11 days, carrying silk and other cargo, promising time and cost savings.
Shoe experts estimate the average woman buys 12 pairs annually. They break this into one sports pair, four street pairs for each season, four daytime formal pumps, and three evening shoes for spring summer and fall winter.
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