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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

15

Park Lane burglary draws in the famed Harlow

Jim Carlton and Elk secure a London burglary scene at a Park Lane flat. They discover an empty safe and a hot door-lamp mark left by the thief. Enter Stratford Harlow, a powerful figure known for police reform, who offers help to Miss Rivers and Carlton.

Elle Toby Haggitt Lew Yakobi London Jim Carlton Ingle Elk Arthur Ingle Convic Elvery Street Park Lanes Amet Police Aharp Jim Carlton Foreign Office Dartmoor Harlow Princetown Aileen Mr. Harlow Stratford Harlow Duchy

Outlook Improves Grasshopper Infestation Limited to Saskatchewan

Dominion entomologist K M King said only the southwest corner of Saskatchewan, south of the Cypress Hills, faces severe grasshopper infestation this year. The affected area crosses into Alberta and Montana, with eggs laid after a large migration from vacant Montana lands last summer. Across most border states, grasshoppers remained largely controlled.

Saskatchewan Cypress Hills K. M. King Dominion Alberta Montana Bontana

Publicity as bulwark of democracy says paper

The Michigan Christian Advocate argues tyranny falters under free press. It asserts dictatorships crumble when faced with publicity and free expression, censored media cannot endure truth.

Michigan Christian Advocate

Effects of Tail Blows on Eels and Odd Insect Behavior

A brief note states a blow on an eel tail kills it faster than a blow on the head. It also mentions anti-lion insects in the tarvat atage crawling backwards before trailing off with an exclamation.

Asa

London Bank Help For Frail Lady With Crumbling Savings

A little old lady in Birmingham wheels to a bank carrying a brown paper parcel of fragile notes her life savings. The cashier cannot accept the worn notes at first and sends her to a Bank of England branch where staff estimate about 150 pounds aged misfits. many scraps remain uncounted. Experts will reassemble the notes so she can draw fresh money later.

Birmingham Street Bank of England

Visit the Canadian National Exhibition This Fall

The note urges travelers to see the world’s largest permanent exhibition in Toronto and promote spending in Canada. It highlights reduced U S prices, upcoming displays, and the Dionne quintuplets as a draw, urging Canadians to buy Canadian.

U.S.A Canada Toronto South America Central American Calendar Ontario

Invasion Of Canada Might Be Possible If Russia Entered The War

Dr. G. A. MacDonald of Knox United church in Edmonton warned in Toronto that Russia’s entry could make an invasion of Canada along the Mackenzie river basin a definite possibility. He noted Arctic flying has simplified greatly and the Mackenzie river would be a steep path into the heart of the country.

Russia G. A. MacDonald Knox United Church Edmonton Toronto Canada Mackenzie River MacDonald Arctic Arctic Ocean Northwest Territories Saskatchewan Alberta

Remarkable Escape as British Submarine Triumph Returns

The Daily Herald reports Lieut. Commander John W Malay brought home the submarine Triumph after a mine strike. Captain McCoy receives the Distinguished Service Order for skill and resource as the bow was blown off. One seaman injured when a knife slipped during the emergency.

The Daily Herald John W Malay Triumph McCoy al Seaman

Planning Your Wedding Etiquette and Attire Guide

A 32 page Home Service booklet outlines ceremony and reception etiquette, wedding attire by time and formality, bridesmaids roles, receiving line basics, and budgeting. Send 15c for the guide from Winnipeg Newspaper Union with cross reference to additional mini-works.

Colina Home Service Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union McDermot Ave Winnipeg Man

Postum Beverage Lauded For Nervousness Relief

The grocer promotes Postum as a caffeine free hot drink alternative to tea or coffee. It targets mothers and families seeking a balanced beverage, claiming better sleep and digestion, especially when blended with evaporated milk and brown sugar.

Postum

Cornell Teacher Advises Embracing Failure in Life

An instructor at Cornell University argues that learning to accept and meet failure builds resilience. The guidance emphasizes practice, reflection, and persistence as keys to personal and academic growth.

Cornell University

Saint Olaf and Norway's Feudal Struggles at Stiklestad

The article recalls the 1030 Stiklestad battle where Olaf II Haraldsson died. It traces Olaf’s rise to kingly power, conversion efforts, and later canonization as Norway’s patron saint. It notes the Olaf Tryggvason warship and the 1847 Order of St. Olaf linking to Norwegian unity and independence.

Norway Stiklestad Steinkjer Haraldsson Olaf Fat T. Tryggvason Estonia Knut the Great Denmark St. Olaf

Gems of Thought on Perseverance and Success

A collection of short quotes emphasizing perseverance concentration and steady effort as keys to success. Notable lines reference Wendie Additon Mary Baker Eddy Helen Keller John Hays Hammond Henry Martyn Field and others. It notes Bren guns and Japan's treatment of soldiers amid varied statements.

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