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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1936
Page
2
The piece argues that periods of low mood about education are common yet productive, emphasizing that criticism should aim to improve rather than deter. It highlights the central role of teacher character and ability, noting Canadian west schools have raised standards, and calls for prioritizing teacher quality to frame debates on curricula and resources.
A home economics page touts a recipe that keeps rhubarb indefinitely. The piece notes the value of long term storage. it also hints at a social cost of letter writing to friends, suggesting relationships fade if letters are not sent.
A collection of about 2 000 full scale replicas of Crown jewels regalia and emblems, costing nearly £30,000, showcases the crowns sceptres and orbs of European monarchies. The prints reflect 40 years of one man’s hobby crafted by skilled jewelers and stone-cutters with careful study of originals.
Dr Emerich Herzog a 76 year old dowser known as King of Dowsers arrives in London from Vienna to seek gold and oil in England. He demonstrates his divining rod and announces plans for a lecture tour including an address to the British Society of Dowsers and claims to have found copper gold beryllium and platinum deposits. He traveled by air and says his rod detected oil and gold during the flight between the coast and Croydon.
Cream butter and sugar with the egg, add sifted flour and baking powder. Roll the dough to one eighth inch, cut into rounds, brush with egg white, top with sugar and cinnamon mixed together, split almonds placed three per tart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in a slow oven for a delicate brown finish.
A racing greyhound on a Brisbane to Sydney trip escaped its wicker crate in the rear baggage compartment, chewed through the fabric, and leaped to its death after the plane landed in Sydney. The incident left the carrier’s fabric torn and the dog missing during arrival.
The article notes Maris Antoinette was confined for over a year prior to execution, detailing extended confinement and its legal implications within the case.
The Canadian Leader once a Canadian government freighter now under Japanese ownership sailed from Halifax with a Japanese crew to the West Indies to pick up scrap iron for Japan. Sold through multiple owners since last winter its price was about 82500 dollars amid a string of transfers.
Officials warn foreigners at the 1940 Tokyo Olympics may face embarrassment from the Japanese greeting How old are you Japanese authorities urge proper manners training for locals and visitors. Training spreads among clerks police and businessmen as optimism grows for improving morals of Japanese girls. A razor blade with indefinite edge is mentioned costing about 25 dollars.
Mrs. Susannah Wheelwright of Worton Close Enfield Highway England learned to swim at seventy two after buying a season ticket at the Enfield Lido. She now swims a quarter of a mile indicating she kept at it since her first dip two years ago.
The state coach of the speaker of the House of Commons is being refurbished for coronation use. Its last outing was for King George's jubilee when the speaker rode to St Pauls, and at the 1911 coronation it carried the speaker a short distance to the abbey. The coach, harness, and stabling are provided by the state, but the speaker must arrange horses. Since near a century Whitebread's brewery has supplied this privilege, dating back to Speaker Shaw-Lefevre marrying into the family. The coach weighs about 3 1/2 tons and has no brakes, so downhill travel is restricted.
Birdsall Sweet now 18 has completed five years with an iron lung in Beacon New York where hospital attendants report good spirits and near normal growth. He began treatment after infantile paralysis and reflects on war service and life.
Thousands of families in Finland change Swedish surnames to Finnish sounding ones in a patriotism wave tied to Kalevala centennial celebrations. The move creates mail and personal correspondence confusion as postmen struggle to deliver letters.
Banff creates a new venture as elk calling tours attract photographers. Les Saunders of Bowden, a summer trail guide at Banff, drew elk with a unique mating call on pony trips at Banff Springs Hotel, leading to elk approaching and posing for guests.
Smith confronted his tailor about a steep bill. The tailor retorts that the charge was run up by Smith, implying Smith incurred the expense himself.
The article notes that Switzerland has the largest share of residents aged over 60 compared with all other nations. It cites demographic trends and aging population implications for Swiss society and policy planning.
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