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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Oct 17, 1929

Page

6

Canada as a Nation Yet Lacks Its Own National Identity

The piece argues that despite imperial ties and equal status within the Commonwealth, Canada lacks a distinct national nationality and flag. It notes Canadians can be listed under various origins and cannot officially call themselves Canadian abroad or fly a national flag at government buildings. The author calls for true autonomy and a unique Canadian nationhood.

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Student Aviator Recovers After Parachute Landing

Fragmentary report describes a student aviator who parachuted, landed unharmed, and survived a plane incident in a school setting. The remainder mentions a teacher and assorted prices and items in cryptic dialogue reflecting historical newspaper style.

Majestic Liner Undergoes Extensive Refit At Sea

The White Star liner Majestic, bound for New York on its hundredth westward voyage from Southampton, undergoes a major reconstruction and redecoration. Timber from many forests including oak mahogany teal beech ash satinwood walnut Oregon yellow and pitch pine was used. forty four tons of paint applied and eighteen thousand yards of electric wire installed for bells and cabin lighting in tourist third cabin areas.

Majestic Southampton New York Oregon Deal

Women Barred from Krupp Plant by Ironclad Rule

The Krupp works prohibit women from entering the giant plant with an exception for the former Kaiserin. The rule was set by Frau Margarethe Krupp and remains enforced by her daughter Frau Bertha. Also mentioned are Krupp Von Bolden and Halbach and a note on Hippocrates writing about medical science 500 years before Christ.

Krupp Kaiserin Frau Margarethe Krupp Frau Bertha. Krupp von Bolden and Halbach Christ Hippocrates Americ Europe

Saskatchewan Conservatives Seek Park Policy Support

Saskatoon leader Macatih lan, president of the Saskatchewan Conservative Association, urged Kiwanis members in Prince Albert to back a policy to place All Weather Rest and the boundary to Prince Albert National Park in proper condition. He cited a cabinet minister Fr A Merkley trip as government interest evidence.

Ginn Prince Albert National Park Macatihlan Saskatoon Saskatchewan Comeervative Association Lef Kiwanis Anderson A. Merkley

Health Restored by Dr Williams Pink Pills

Mrs Norman White of New Canada Nova Scotia reports recovery from long illness after using six boxes then six more of Dr Williams Pink Pills. She describes weakness heart palpitations and near bloodlessness, credits the medicine with restoring health and urges others to try it. Boxes cost 50 cents each from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.

Norman White New Canada Williams William Wil Hams Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co Brockville Ont

Escape From Submarine Sets World Record In Italy

Ten men emerged from the sunk submarine T-17 in forty eight seconds during an Italian submarine experiment. Half used head pieces while others were not. The craft carried a new device a large bowl under a torpedo tube to prevent water from entering the hull. The article also mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a household medicine.

Italy Thomas

High Quality Wheat Production Reports Across Western Canada

Dominion inspector data from Saskatoon and Moose Jaw show a strong wheat quality year with high shares of No 1 hard and No 1 northern grades. Northern Saskatchewan wheat rivaling southern quality. Etrose line and Hughton/Etrose as leading shipping points amid favorable harvests.

Saskatoon Canada Dominion Grain Inspector Moose Jaw A. McPherson Dominion Seed Branch Saskatchewan Etrose Hughton

Peace Garden Proposal Receives Wide Backing Across Nations

A plan to establish an International Peace Garden along the Canada United States border gains support from Canada’s Governor General and US ambassador William Phillips. Canadian cabinet figures and leaders of major industries pledge funds, aiming to create a living memorial to over a century of peace and a symbol of mutual goodwill between the two nations.

Canada United States William Phillips Dominion Regina Pest

Romanian Scientist Plans Space Rocket Test Flight

Romanian scientist Hermann Oberth designed a space rocket to rise 82 miles and serve as a forerunner of a mail rocket to America. Built under UFA Film Co supervision, the test aims to measure atmospheric properties with instruments aboard.

America

What's In a Name and the Bank of England's carved sign

The Bank of England has ordered removal of the words Bank of England from a building in Burley that bears the historic carved inscription. The sign has decorated the façade for over a century, but the origin and rationale for its presence remain unclear.

Bank of England Bureley Ratone

Mrs Ray Fisher Seeks Aid For Child’s Illness

A Ontario woman recounts her son’s prolonged summer illness with severe diarrhea and blood in stool. She tried several medicines before obtaining Deece from Haigee in Toronto, hoping for relief.

Winnipeg Leads in Canadian Aeronautical Hours and Pilots

The Winnipeg club tops the Canadian list with over 1 000 air hours, Toronto about 1 000, and Ottawa just over 900 in the first eight and a half months of the year. Ninety-two new private and 57 commercial pilots have graduated from club ranks. In 1928 end-year totals were 111 private pilots and 28. This year there are 22 clubs in operation, up from 15.

Canada Winnipeg Toronto Ottawa

From Youth To Old Age Health's Critical Times

Proven as a tonic Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is praised for restoring health and vigor. The campaign emphasizes its wide use and positive testimony from many people claiming benefits across ages.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Artificial Silk From Acetic Acid Predicted For Fabrics

A report to the United States Chemical Society quotes Profector D. B. Keyes of the University of Illinois predicting artificial silk from acetic acid combined with cellulose. The new process, developed with BE. P. King and Sherlock Swanne, forms cellulose acetate for fine fabric.

United States Chemical Society D. B. Keyes University of Illinois Prof. Keyes Ilinois BE. P. King Sherlock Swanne

Prince of Wales flies Gypsy Moth in Britain

The Prince of Wales pilots a G H Gypsy Moth at Sandringham, claiming to buy only pure British gear. The red blue plane reaches 90 miles per hour, features a silver plate bearing H.R.H. and an aluminum nose with scarlet leather upholstery that inflates for comfort.

Prince of Wales Sandringham

World Grain Show National Committee to Meet in Toronto

Hon W R Motherwell minister of agriculture calls a second national committee meeting for the world's grain conference and exhibition to be held in Toronto on November 21. Preparations advance for the 1932 Regina conference with tentative prize lists to be shared with foreign countries inviting competition.

Toronto W. R. Motherwell Regina

Broadcast Trials In Berlin Courthouses Aimed

A report from Berlin states public trials would be broadcast with no legal objections. The move would be a novelty likely to be copied worldwide and could begin soon in the German capital.

Berlin Saya

Minord's Linkment for Newbitis in Thought and Heart

A short commentary cites the quote Evil is wrought for want of thought as well as want of heart to frame Minord's Linkment for Newbitis. The line underscores moral caution in literary critique and civic discourse.

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