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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
8
The Community Booster highlights a Turkish housing issue noting wooden unpainted homes and tax policies that favor shabbiness. It includes short classifieds seeking a small rental and poultry housing, plus a free book offer for building plans titled Chieftain Plans available to readers.
The notice explains that summer and early fall sales of lumber are on credit with payment due in fall. The final payment date is November 1, and accounts overlooked during the busy season should be settled by then. A farm workshop machine shop is promoted as a profitable winter investment to enable repairs and labor savings.
The Brandon Sun reports a proposal to move the Knox station one mile east to the CPLR junction between Brandon and Minnedosa. Officials reportedly approve the plan as a path to better shipping facilities, with a swift implementation hoped for. The piece also notes local trade growth relies on merchant effort and robust advertising.
Bradward the Mrs Shepherd returned home after visiting her mother at Beulah. Mrs McTaggart visited her sister at Broadview. Miss Critchley of Alexander is the ghost of her sister Mrs J McManes. Miss M Leeson visited Lenore friends. W Morrison and family of Beresford visited town. G V Gunn and J J McTaggart motored to Brandon. Olive Morrison and brother Ross visited Roden. The Referendum meeting last week was well attended by the ladies.
Carnegie H. Johnson and N. Robins passed through Rivers en route to Wheatland last week. Nevill met with an accident on Saturday. J. H. Miller hosted visitors from Newdale last Sunday. Jex Miller Olive Miller and Gertie Marriott attended a show in Rivers last Thursday night. Robinville School will be closed Thursday Friday and Monday for the Teachers convention and Thanksgiving day. A MecLaughy and Mr and Mrs J Johnson were in Brandon on Saturday.
The article explains how voters should mark ballots on October 25 to either support or oppose importation of intoxicating liquors. It emphasizes honest expression of will, pledges for strict enforcement, and a clear cut referendum on bone dry prohibition with a Yes vote signaling strict enforcement and abstention from liquor use.
The Salvation Army runs Rescue and Maternity homes in large cities offering loving care. Devoted workers guide residents toward responsibility and self respect, with few failing to respond to their nurturing touch.
A widow raises a huge stone over her husband’s grave to mark his death, sparking public belief in a grand monument while concealing a hidden motive. The poem hints at deeper purpose behind the dramatic display.
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