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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
2
A fragmentary reminiscence follows Davie in a canoe exploring old haunts. He loves young creatures like wood-duck nests and grouse, watching them from behind red weeds with a childlike, almost lyrical affection. The piece hints at a father urging him to go to study and warns of a boy’s earnest, tender fantasies.
In a frontier mood piece, Gloss and Boy reveal their love as the Colonel contemplates education and departure. The Bushwhackers back their vow to stay together, while Gloss softens to going with Boy if needed. Joe’s grave and twilight frames end of day reflections.
A testimonial from Mrs K X Gauthier of Tilbury Ontario describes long spent years of palpitations and near fainting. After using Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills she reports relief by the second box and full recovery, noting age over 66 and renewed vitality. Pills priced 50 cents per box, available from The Milburn Co Limited in Toronto Ontario.
Two records were set at the Edgntoo spring livestock show. Dale 2 Shorthorn bull bred by A C Steed of Lethbridge sold for 900 dollars, the year's high price for bulk bovine stock in Canada. A prize steer sold for thirty cents a pound live weight in the salt feeding contest, shown by Norman Williams of Vermilion Alberta.
Fragmentary line references a census month within the British Empire. The text is unreadable but appears to indicate a formal timing related to population counting and imperial administration.
Don H. Birk of the Irrigations Investigation Branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Brooks Alberta registers Grimm alfalfa seed from six farmers. L. B. Newman of the Canadian Seed Growers Association confirms registration and certificates will be issued. Fields were inspected last year and seed offered for registration as Grimm, enabling growers to obtain pure seed locally. This marks a significant advance for the Brooks district as seed growers and distributors have long sought this stock.
A country maid learns proper etiquette as the mistress instructs her to serve milk on a tray. The next night the maid returns with two trays of milk and asks whether a spoon is needed or if she should lap it up.
Ontario farm reports show a strong rebound in breeding stock demand with brood sows selling near 75 to 125 dollars in Kent Simcoe and Peel districts. Good Shorthorn brood coins bring about 95 dollars at Brant County sales while small pigs run 12 to 16 dollars a pair.
A fragment hints at Prince's method to endure long days by maintaining constant illumination and disciplined exercises, showcasing a cultivated public persona. The text suggests a focus on energy, appearance, and daily regimen shaping his lasting influence.
Canada supplied Great Britain with exactly double the bacon Denmark shipped in 1920 marking a sharp shift from 1913 when Denmark sent over eleven times Canada to Britain. The change highlights altered wartime trade patterns between Canada Denmark and Britain.
The readable text hints at Civil War era language about a rock and a house, mentioning customary practice and prominent voices. The fragmentary OCR lacks clear events, names, dates, or locations to form a solid summary.
Farmers express optimism for a favorable crop season as open fall weather allows more seeding work. Area forecasts vary, with Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba showing large but uncertain totals. New settlers in Lloydminster and Battleford anticipate starting crops, while older settlers plan larger acreages.
The article notes that counterfeit coins often fail due to incorrect shapes and casting flaws. It emphasizes that authentic coins must have precise dimensions and appearances, while variations reveal fakes.
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