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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
4
Public worship schedule lists Sabbath School at 2 p m and a worship service led by S A Martir at Pamor Rew.
The Daly church held a full Mothers Day service on Sunday the 13th led by superintendent O Brown whose zeal drew about 50 visitors. A young men class scare involving a runaway bogey horse added humor as their teacher crawled free. The writer questions travel times from Rivers to Daly and what Alf Couch knows about it.
The Rivers Agricultural Society invites tenders for selling soft drinks and ice cream on the fair grounds during the Summer Fair on July 17. Tenderers must state public prices. Tenders close Saturday May 26 at 6 p.m. J T Bowman secretary treasurer.
Applications will be received by the undersigned up to Friday June 15 for the privilege of supplying meals on the Fair Grounds at the Summer Fair to be held July 17. J. T. Bowman secretary treasurer.
At St Matthew's Church Ancrum the Ven Archdeacon Thomas General Missionary of Rupert's Land will preach next Sunday and preside at a congregation meeting after the service to discuss the parish's future. A full attendance is urged with all members expected to be present.
A critical note argues liquor sales drive government revenue in British Columbia. Advertisements urge purchases while moderationists warn revenue growth erodes restraint. The piece contends greater patronage leads to poorer patrons and weaker moderation.
New subscriber offer for one year or more with a dandy premium. Act now as this premium won’t last long.
All parties are warned against allowing cattle or horses to stray onto the Rivers Agricultural Society's grounds. By order of the Board of Directors. J. T. Bowman, Sec. Treas.
Will the many friends who showed so much kindness during my recent illness please accept my cordial thanks I would specially thank the Rivers Football Club and the St James Dramatic Society
The article recalls Hebridean to Canada migrations, noting 600 plus islanders aboard the Marloch and Metagama seeking fortune in Winnipeg Red River and beyond. It cites earlier 1803 Selkirk settlements, losses from fever and conflicts, and later Red Deer migration with some families holding funds and Ontario stops before forming a Canadian colony.
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