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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1921
Page
2
The article argues against hoarding cash during a business downturn in Canada and the U S. It explains that banks create credit from deposits, and keeping money at home reduces national credit. A Ohio farm journal is cited estimating millions hoarded domestically, urging readers to deposit funds to boost local and national economies.
Dr. 3. A. Allan of the University of Alberta vertebrate palaeontological field party reports a rare carnivorous dinosaur skeleton unearthed eight miles northeast of Patricia, Alberta. Only about half the skeleton is exposed amid tons of rock. the skull is well preserved and a lower jaw has been removed. The specimen dates back roughly 3,040,000 years, with work ongoing and the jail not yet located.
A formidable creature about 25 feet long moved on its long powerful hind legs. Its forelegs were very short, indicating a bipedal stance as it ran or walked. The description notes its imposing size and distinctive limb proportions.
Despatch to the London Daily Herald claims an extraordinary Russian commission discovered letters show a conspiracy within the famine relief committee to topple the Soviet Government. It allegedly envisions reorganizing Russia under a supreme ruler with a federal structure and local governors. Belgium supplies coal to France and glass to Britain as France plans an air force of 140 battle squadrons. The Smith family totals 14,000 members worldwide.
The Dominion Department of Trade and Commerce reports Canadian flour may be used in Venezuela when its price falls to that quoted for American flour. H A Chisholm, Canadian Trade Commissioner in Venezuela, notes Venezuelan bakers praise Canadian flour as superior in quality.
An old medical advert promotes Dr Hamilton's Pills as a gentle stimulant for constipation. It claims the remedy tones the liver, restores bowel action, and ends constipation, suitable for all ages. The piece advises buying from dealers of The Catarrhozone Co. in Montreal.
A confident source states China will refuse to entertain Japan's settlement proposals for the Shantung controversy. The action rests on the ground that the award was illegal and Japan has no right to privileges in Shantung conferred on Germany and transferred to Japan at the peace conference.
A maternal testimonial endorses Baby's Own Tablets as a mild laxative aiding constipation indigestion and teething. The ad states the product relieves illness in infants and offers 25 cents per box through The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
Canadian wheat is expected to move to Europe by the Port of Vancouver and the Panama Canal, with at least forty cargoes slated for the winter season of 1921 22.
Fragmented reader letter with strong anti forest fire plea urging care by citizens. Includes rural Mascoucte Quebec note and testimonial style lines about liniments and worm powders, reflecting mixed old advertorial content. The text references fires in forests harming civilization and urges responsibility.
In a Midwestern town widow Turner turns her home into a social and economic hub. She rents space for clubs and events, provides light refreshments, and adapts rooms for dances, classes, and gatherings, encouraging others to capitalize home resources in hard times.
An advertisement touts Putnam’s Painless Corn Exitractor claiming it removes corns roots and stems with no trace left. Available for 25 cents at all dealers and urges buyers to refuse substitutes.
Proposes tests for a Paris to London air route using amphibious machines that land on the Thames and Seine. Planes would originate near city centers and could, if needed, use aerodromes for engine trouble. Aimed to cut travel time and costs by bypassing lengthy road journeys.
In a brief call to action at the event, speakers urged attendees to give their utmost capacity to the sisters for a fund to buy alarm clocks to send to Uganda to combat sleeping sickness. The snippet closes with a quip about few people stealing while borrowing.
William Padfield, a Nipling Saskatchewan farmer, says Tantac saved his life. He weighed 120 pounds before taking Tantac and now weighs 183 pounds with restored strength and appetite. He credits Tantac with rapid improvement and energy and notes it is sold by trading druggists everywhere.
The 30 000 plus farmhands travel from Toronto and eastern provinces to Manitoba and Saskatchewan for a month at four dollars a day. Recruited by Dominion agenda with rail and transport arranged by the government, they aim to fill harvest demand. many plan to settle as permanent developers. Also note a brief ad about Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil promising relief from neuralgia and back pain.
Dr. Robert Jaures reports examination of Nile mummies finds ancient diseases similar to modern ones including tubercular lesions liver cirrhosis and abscesses. He notes no foot fractures among a thousand mummies and estimates life expectancy from 41 to 67 years based on statistics.
The Bulgarian government has accepted in principle a British river syndicate proposal to form an Anglo Bulgarian Company to operate boats on the Danube. The plan aligns with England's Danube policy and would give Britain a preponderant position in river traffic on the international waterway.
Catarrh treatment advertised as constitutional remedies. Hall’s Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts on mucous surfaces through the blood. Wall’s Catarrh Medicine claims to strengthen general health and aid nature. Circulars free. F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
An improvised bomb attack targeted Admiral Baron Saito in the Government Buildings upon his return to Korea. The Korean assailant threw the device but the governor escaped unharmed and remained at his duties.
Vancouver and Albert County readers report relief from months of pain after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Vancouver woman says she can walk without support and feels strong again with a nurse's advice. A New Horton resident notes improved energy for farm work after trying the remedy.
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