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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
3
Nordea editor O. Essen asserts that 34 960 Norwegians in western Canada present no language problems with 71 unable to speak or read English. He claims their criminal record is equally creditable.
An assortment of quack health tips and social quips appears, including freezone corn remover claims, a Cincinnati inventor’s ether compound, a parable interpretation by a Sunday school teacher, notes on irregular digestion and Parmelee's Vegetable Pills, and a sharp line about photography and social judgment.
A wartime advertisement touts Kellogg Asthma Remedy as a reliable treatment praised for consistent quality and effectiveness. It claims the product relieves asthma attacks and urges readers not to suffer another attack.
A Budapest wireless message reports the Hungarian government offers Rumanian territorial concessions and seeks an immediate ceasefire. Franco Serbian Rumanian and Czecho Slovak forces push toward Budapest as Rumanian troops capture Mezotur, about eighty miles southeast of the capital, with a separate call for Yugoslav cessation of hostilities.
Dear Sirs Your MINARD'S LINIMENT is our remedy for sore throat colds and all ordinary ailments It never fails to relieve and cure promptly CHAS WHOOTEN Port Mulgrave.
Immigration officials in Edmonton expect the Peace River and Spirit River area to become densely populated soon. Last week 139 people passed through immigration, slightly below the prior week, with higher numbers anticipated weekly through May.
Catarrhozone claims to cure nose throat and bronchial troubles by delivering healing vapor to the chest nose and throat. It highlights balsams and pine essences to ease irritations loosen mucus and soothe lungs with daily use. Also promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator and notes Australians drink tea in large amounts.
An advertisement fragment promises a $100 reward for catarrh medicine claims and asserts internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces. It mentions B J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio and urges asking for Minaré’s product and not to take others.
Government issues an order prohibiting immigration of Doukhobors Hutterites and Mennonites due to wartime conditions. The order, signed by the governor general under the immigration act, cites public sentiment in western Canada against those with distinct customs and lifestyles and fears of slow assimilation and citizen duties.
Seventy year old Hamilton resident S Hodges of Ontario Avenue reports relief from kidney illness after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He describes prior symptoms including cramps headaches and rheumatic pains and says two boxes brought improvement and that he recommends the remedy to neighbors.
By May 3, 6 598 land settlement benefits were approved by qualification committees nationwide. Alberta leads with Edmonton 1134 and Calgary 767 approvals, Saskatchewan 1264, Manitoba 1535, British Columbia 1946. Eastern provinces show Ontario 426 Quebec 115 New Brunswick 189 Nova Scotia 114 Prince Edward Island 104. Total applications received reach 9849 with 508 recommended for agricultural training and 143 already training at centres or on farms.
Acting premier Sir J Allen warned of alarm at Pacific developments in Wellington. He said Japan’s motive in seeking the Marshall Islands was unclear unless domination of the Pacific was intended. New Zealand could not reveal naval policy without Admiral Jellicoe's guidance and must train men for the British navy instead of relying on subsidies.
A fragment from the Houston Post teases a comic exchange about parental objections to a marriage. The snippet hints at a humorous clash over acceptable grounds within a family setting, reflecting light domestic wit.
The newly released Memorandum outlines the losses suffered in shipping. It highlights the key figures, responsible parties, and suggested corrective measures for future operations.
A playful note observes that a woman’s hair may be her crown of glory now but will be replaced later by a new Easter bonnet, hinting at seasonal fashion shifts and tradition.
A vintage beauty tip explains mixing two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint lemon lotion. The concoction is claimed to soften and whiten skin, reduce freckles sallowness and tan, and is recommended for daily use on face neck arms and hands.
General Currie spoke at a Canadian Pay corps dinner declaring Canada will benefit most by staying within the British Empire. He praised nationalist sentiment at home and noted Canadian soldiers’ discipline. General MacDonnell added Canada has supplied troops for imperial efforts about every twenty years.
A delegation from Swift Current travels to Ottawa to interview the Canadian National management and urge construction of a line from Swift Current northwest to join the proposed government line stretching from Hanna to Medicine Hat.
A Wisconsin farmer recounts using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to aid recovery from chronic ailments. She credits the tonic with improving her health enough to resume daily chores at home and on the farm.
Nine returned soldiers from Regina and district have begun a back to the land program near Atwater. Each has purchased a half section, paying about 27 dollars per acre, moving April 19 with five horses and suitable equipment. The farms are improved and 100 acres are broken on each.
Health experts note debility often follows influenza and other illnesses, reducing vitality and resistance. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to build blood and nerves, helping convalescents, children, and adults with weak blood. A Mrs Fram of Owen Sound swears eight boxes revived her daughter and family after illness. Pills sold by dealers or mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
Serious differences have arisen among German officials over Erzberger the armistice commissioner and Count von Brockdorff Rantzau head of the peace delegation. Telegrams from Berlin say a change may come as the dispute peaks.
An inter allied committee reached terms of a treaty on disarmament of the Bulgarian army. The report cites Bucharest as the information source. A 1924 Victory bond with $100 face value earns $27.50 interest reinvested, totaling $30.80. The fragment ends with unrelated aphorisms.
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