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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Oct 18, 1928

Page

3

Boxing Gamble and Rival Plans Darken a Big Match

Donald McLean faces Garrieau in a Monday bout described as the final training day. Purses and schemes swirl as a Detroit club plot to tilt the fight with a risky bet against the slugger. Douglas and Janet pursue clues about McLean and his partner Pettray, amid a crowded arena and grandstand.

Donald Tlk Garrieau Pursell Douglas Doug Janet Mr. McLean Donald McLean Bradstreet’s Shere

Boxing Night Opens With Guts, Nerves, and Big Garrieau

The arena fills as Don ald and challengers arrive for the clash with Garrieau. Donald appears nervous yet determined in a dark bathrobe while Garrieau exudes confidence, soaking in cheers from a vast diverse crowd. The crowd boos or cheers as two seconds carry gear, and a judge notes the high stakes of the bout.

Donald Andy Bla Tom Garrieau

Cleopatra's Needle Arrives in London After Fifty Years

Queen Victoria showed great interest as Cleopatra's Needle was installed on the Thames Embankment in London. The obelisk, gifted by Mohammed Ali in 1819, was raised by hydraulic rams under John Dixon, restored flags and gifts placed at its base, and Victoria was pleased with the safe arrival amid celebrations by thousands along the river.

Thames Embankment London England Alexandria John Dixon Queen Victoria Henry Carter Mohammed Ali Avaa Heliopolis Tithmos Thut‘mosis Tun

Iron Ochre Deposits Found Near Makwal Lake Saskatchewan

William O. Neal of Kerrobert reports discovery of iron ochre deposits near Makwal Lake north of St. Walburg Saskatchewan. Estimated 50 000 tons of ochre in three to five feet depths, with samples tested for the Department of Railways Labor and Industries to determine properties.

Makwal Lake Saskatchewan William O. Neal Kerrobert St. Walburg Canadian National Railways Makwai Lake and & Tough Tron Makwai Lake Department of Railways, Labor and Industries

Radium Rays Augmented by Platinum Plating

Vienna chemist Alois Flacher reports plating radium with platinum to boost ray strength tenfold. Dr Heiner of St Joach Imsthal institute cites successful use in cancer and malignant growths with reduced radium needs. The new super ray enables broader radium point use where cost limits exist.

Alois Flacher Vienna Dr. Heiner

Farmer's Wife Receives Strength From Mysterious Relief

An experiment in local medicine brings a farmer's wife renewed vigor after taking a mysterious bottle advertised as a strength tonic. Though details are scant, residents report noticeable improvement in health and daily activity.

Teeth and Health Lanes From Canadian Dental Council

A health note explains how a small cavity forms under enamel and affects nerves. It urges prompt care to prevent worse trouble and discusses how teeth respond to heat sweets and acids, urging timely action.

Nature

Miller's Worm Powders Appeal to Mothers for Testimonials

The passage suggests testimonials from mothers attesting to the powder’s virtue. It asserts the powders act quickly and thoroughly, with children showing improvement from the first dose. The tone favors endorsements while promising measurable benefits for young patients.

Sound Beam Demonstrates Direct Sound Beams By Navy Airship

The Victor Talking Machine Company announces a practicable beam directing system. Navy dirigible J-4 over Camden New Jersey clearly hears Victor officials voices and a music program sent from a super directional horn atop a ten story building.

Victor Talking Machine Company Camden N.J Victor

Those Opposed to Local Improvements and Public Enterprise

A satirical list targets residents who oppose town improvements and public ventures. It ridicules critics who advertise rivals, snub strangers, or demand personal gain, urging action over delay and touting Minard's Liniment as a familiar remedy. The piece comments on public spirit and the impracticality of Holloway's Corn Remover as a metaphor.

Prayer Verse On Submission To God’s Will

The fragment shows a devotional verse emphasizing submission to God’s will. It mentions seeking guidance to know the path God desires, and the speaker asking for alignment of their will with Thine. The text reflects a religious meditation on obedience and discernment.

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