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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 13, 1926

Page

2

Canada poised for marked mineral development across provinces

Canada stands on the eve of major mineral expansion with Quebec Ontario and Manitoba leading. Saguenay hydro project and a new aluminum city in Quebec. Ontario gold boom building on Red Lake. Manitoba Fin Flon rail link and a $32 million mine investment. Alberta and Saskatchewan show oil potential while coal use grows. Warns against mining stock hype and urges careful, legitimate prospecting to protect Canada’s reputation and economy.

Canada Dominion Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saguenay River United States Ontario Hydro-Electric Commission Niagara Red Lake District Filg Floo Hudson Bay Fin Fion Alberta Saskatchewan Usementa Wild-Catter

McKim's Directory Of Canadian Publications 192 Edition

A. McKim Limited releases the nineteenth edition of McKim's Directory of Canadian publications. The publication is a trusted source of information on Canadian publications and their geography and statistics. Each year changes in the publishing field are accurately indicated in the issue.

A. McKim ‘Limited Canada Hag McKim Thig Ox Canadian

Fragmentary 19th Century Note on Medical Practice Dangers

A garbled excerpt discusses savage peoples of South America and mentions wounds treated by new projects ABE exposing them to Dane. It references minced aids used by physicians and implies dangerous medical experimentation or new treatment methods without clear context.

South America Abe Dane

Tibet Closes Everest to Expeditions Amid Old Policy

London dispatch reports the Dalai Lama has barred further Everest ascents, restoring Tibet’s policy of exclusion. Captain J. B. Noel notes Tibetan authorities oppose expeditions due to loss of life and perceived hidden motives, contrasting with past British ventures in 1922 and 1924.

Tibet London Dalai Lama Mount Everest Fla Peak J. B. LE. Noel Botantsta

Influenza Sufferers Benefit From Pink Pills Study

An influenza epidemic leaves lingering weakness and nerve strain after recovery. The article cites Mizs. O. Stromberg of Cobalt Ontario, praising Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood-building tonic that restores strength and vitality post illness. Sold by dealers or by mail for 50 cents a box.

Canada Ali Miz Dr. Willams

Alberta coal output rises to 5.88 million tons in 1925

Alberta's 1925 coal production reached 5,883,394 tons, up 679,000 tons from 1924, per the provincial mines branch report. The document also notes 148 tons of tar sands were extracted from the McMurray field.

Alberta Provincial Mines Branch McMurray

KelloggAsthma Remedy Prominent Claim Promises Relief

An old advertisement extols Kellogg's asthma remedy claiming it has helped thousands where other products failed. It asserts the treatment brings relief to severe cases and can be easily secured for sufferers.

A. D Kellogg

Men’s Arousal Increases Metabolic Rate Study Findings

A historical note reports that men show higher metabolic activity when aroused than at rest, with engineers noting a measured increase in energy use during excitation.

Tanlac promises renewed vigor and appetite in a week

An advertisement urges readers to try Tanlac and its vegetable pills, claiming it restores strength and energy by improving digestion. It cites testimonials and mass praise, warns against confusion with patent nostrums, and encourages a one week trial to show real improvement.

America

Hawaiian Mermaid Sets New Canadian Swimming Mark

Miss Marichen Wehsilau of Honolulu, photographed at Crystal Gardens Victoria, broke Canada's 220 yard indoor record with 9.62 2-5, surpassing Migs Kegler's 1923 Winnipeg mark. The Crystal Gardens tank has recently seen multiple records, drawing attention from swimmers nationwide.

Marichen Wehsilau Honolulu Crystal Gardend Victoria Hazel Kesler Winnipeg Canada Migs‘Kegler Crystal Gardens Paci Fic Rafilwdy Jast“Kedson Eheming Bbeer Jobbay Weissmalery Conrad Milo Mmlhels Athletic Clubs Chicago British Columbia

Ringling Brothers Circus Debuts with Goat Act and One Cent Admission

A garbled note recalls Ringling Brothers starting their circus era with a goat act named Billy Balabow and an admission price of one cent. The fragment hints at exchanges between a mummy figure and a child about language barriers and tea, reflecting a family scene surrounding the show.

Ringling Brothers Bily Balabow

French ace aims for trans Atlantic flight in May

Captain Fonex, famed Ace of Aces, plans a New York Paris air duel for a $25,000 prize. He would fly May with a three engine, 400 horsepower American plane, taking off from Central Park and landing in Bois de Boulogne. He cautions planning details may change but believes the link between capitals by air will become a fact.

Fonex New York-Paris Central Park Bois de Boulogne Paris Fonek

Dr Thomas Eclectric OH Oil Without Alcohol

An oil blend claims to use six essential oils with no alcohol. The product markets itself as alcohol free and long lasting in effect.

Thomas

Northampton group finds method to stop shoe squeak

The Boot Trade Research Association at Northampton England announced a treatment to prevent patent leather shoes from cracking. A new method for taking the squeak out of footwear has also been found.

Mrs Wyse de Briaw praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite

A note from Hamilton Ontario touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite as essential for women, especially expectant mothers. The letter claims the remedy keeps a mother fit, aided the writer’s mother during pregnancy, and helped the writer stay well and work up to delivery. It invites readers to obtain a prescription or a trial package by mail or at local stores.

de Briaw Robert Dr. Pierce Briburg Ont

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