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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
6
The article argues the war proved the value of the all round man physical strength moral character and education. It notes many fit men served while others were rejected by doctors and illiterate men lagged in leadership. It highlights the YMCA expanding its town and country work to promote all round manhood through education and health.
The speaker argues small communities can not mirror city methods yet possess leaders resources and money to form regional associations. By pooling resources and employing a trained secretary, volunteer leaders can be trained to develop all around boys and men, turning latent talent into future leaders of the Canadian commonwealth.
Twenty returned soldiers from Phoenix City apply through the Grand Forks Great War Veterans association for land currently held by Doukhobors in the valley.
Hon. Arthur Meighen acting minister of justice announced a bill to disqualify male defaulters for a period to be set when the bill is introduced. The notice signals strict penalties for defaulting individuals.
There have been serious food riots at Stalsund Pomerania says an Exchange Telegraph company dispatch from Berlin. Troops were summoned and several were killed and wounded.
A proposal maintains Figme as an autonomous port for two years before the eventual transfer to Italy. The plan outlines a transitional period allowing continued local administration while awaiting full sovereignty change.
Letters from readers praise Dr. Chase's Kidney Liver Pills for kidney disease backache and urinary trouble. C E Raymus of Lindale reports relief after five boxes and endorses the remedy. Thomas Austin of Earl Grey Saskatchewan says one box cured his back pain and sleepless nights. Pills priced 25c a box, sold by dealers with Edmanson Bates Co Toronto. includes A W Chase M D signature on each box.
The Echo de Paris reports that the council of three defines Germany’s future as settled to ensure European security. It sets a veto against Drang Nach Osten, blocks German-Austria union, and places German-Austria under a neutral league system. Alsace and Lorraine are gifted to France, with Austria becoming a neutral republic under the League of Nations. The frontier outlines were presented by a trio from Britain, France, and the United States.
An advertisement promotes Putnam's Coin and Wart Extractor a vegetable remedy claimed to remove plantar warts easily. The text emphasizes painless action and guarantees satisfaction with a price of 25 cents per bottle.
Regina reports a surge of loan applications from soldier settlement hopefuls moving to northern Saskatchewan. The Soldier Settlement Board reorganizes operations at Prince Albert and now runs a permanent Ottawa‑directed board with eleven staff. A new settlement staff is also stationed at Saskatoon to oversee applications.
Reported fighting by Allied gunboats pushing upriver toward Berezalk as ice blocks the stream. TheFrench and British vessels press the advance while a bombardment by Bolshevik forces continues on allied positions nearby.
The complete economic isolation of Germany is being considered by the council of foreign ministers of the peace conference as a measure if Germany refuses to sign the peace treaty. A plan for the measure was submitted to the ministers of the supreme economic council.
Edmonton stock yards report March receipts with cattle at 2,833 up from 1,408 last year and calves at 588 more than double. Hog receipts drop to 2,729 from 4,676. sheep at 2,410 vs 11. horses 534 up from 203. Year to date cattle 12,917 up from 5,248. hogs 10,411 down. sheep 8,949 vs 155. horses 1,272 nearly four times last year.
An Ontario reader testimonial touts Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills as a cure for palpitations weakness and sleeplessness. The ad cites a Toronto company price 50c a box and claims renewed energy after eight boxes. Also included is a brief dispatch noting Hindenburg's resignation rumor and Groener succeeding him.
The ad touts Minard's Liniment and Thomas' Eclectric Oil as famous cures with a history in Europe and the Americas. It claims widespread sale from Canada to Australia and New Zealand, noting long-standing reputation and global demand.
An advertisement urges parents to keep Baby's Own Tablets at home to treat common childhood ailments. Testimonial from Mrs. Moise Cadotte of Makamik, Que, praises the product for indigestion and vomiting. The pills, sold for 25 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co, Brockville Ont, are available through dealers or mail.
A humorous exchange shows a barber joking about shaving costs, saying he deducts a cent for every cut. The man counters that leaving with a dime is a win, reflecting light local banter in the Boston Transcript dialogue.
The notice states that no Canadians of any rank are being considered for duty with the British forces operating in Russia. It clarifies eligibility restrictions and directs interested parties to follow official channels for future updates.
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