Rivers Manitoba weekly newspaper listing and rates
Authorized as second class mail at Ottawa. The Gazette Office in Rivers Manitoba announces the community weekly newspaper established July 1906 by T. W. Offen. Subscription rates are $2.00 yearly in Canada and $2.50 to the United States, payable in advance. G. F. Barker.
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Post Qiline Department
Ottawa
T. W. Offen
Gazette Office
Main Street
Rivers
Manitoba
Canada
United States
Honor of a Lifetime Princess Elizabeth to Visit Canada
The Royal visit to Manitoba and Canada is hailed as a historic, joyful occasion with Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip expected to travel from eastern Canada across the country. Communities plan welcomes, a Gazettes souvenir edition, and charitable appeals support for Western Manitoba’s Children's Aid Society.
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H.R H
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Princess Elizabeth
Canada
the Gazette
Sackville
Silent Echoes Amid Modern Turmoil and Noise
A fragment reflects on life’s clamor and the disturbance caused by power, conflict, greed, and upheaval. The text juxtaposes children’s presence with rulers, artillery, and money seekers, hinting at a broader critique of contemporary society.
Courtesy Reversals Highlight Small Town Neighborliness
In a streetcar tale the expected courtesy is reversed as a frail man sits while a healthy woman takes his seat, prompting thoughts on common sense and friendliness. The piece argues rural communities excel in neighborly acts, from shared farm chores at harvest to mutual aid after quitting time, contrasting with city life.
Verse for Today and Local News Quirks
A whimsical note from a Rainy River Record style page asks readers to share unknown local news whether Mrs. J's cat had 14 kittens or a trip to the city for a missing weekend. It signals a light column blending scripture verse with community curiosities.
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Rainy River Record
Fragmented Gazette Humor and Public Life Snippets
A collage of quips about taxes war fears marriages and daily life unfolds as citizens queue at tax offices and a Scotsman tends a dying wife while Edmonton's detective sergeant notes a small but brisk vocabulary. The piece blends jokes with everyday observations.
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Bella
First day off for city police officer since joining in 1912
A city police officer takes his first day off since joining the force in June 1912, marking a notable milestone in his long service.
Birthday Greetings Card Names by Day
Friday lists Mrs. Thomas Smith and Saturday highlights Maybelle Twigsy. Sunday includes Mrs. Walter Thomas and Mrs. R. Creasley. Monday features Robert Hopewell Le Goff Alta Maurene Setter G. Ly and R. St. Post. Hilton Tuesday lists Robert W. English Bradwardine. Thursday calls Mrs. George Brown and East Kildonan.
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Thomas Smith
Maybelle Twigsy
Walter Thomas
R. Creasley
Robert Hopewell
le Goff
Alta
Maurene Setter
G. Ly
R. St. Post
Hilton
Robert W. English
Bradwardine
George Brown
East Kildonan
Seengs Attend Winnipeg Ceremonies For Princess Elizabeth Visit
Mr. and Mrs. T H Seeng were in Winnipeg this week for ceremonies honoring Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. Unis district harvest is largely done with a couple of drying days needed to finish. Miss Helen K Wedderburn heads to Vancouver after a month with relatives.
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Mrs
T. H. Seeng
Winnipeg
Princess Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Unis
Helen K. Wedderburn
Vancouver
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G. F. Barker
Brandon
Children’s Aid Society
Children's Aid Society
Children's Aid Society of
Western
Trades and Labor Congress
Dartmouth Patriot
Olds Gazette
Overly
Saskatchewan
Klumax
Taylor & Son Limited
Albert Wareham
Wareham Agencies
Mana
Martin Wareham
Matt. Wareham
Bill Wareham
John Wareham
Gazette Azing
Edmonton
W. A. Smith
James R. Stratford
Annex
T. E. Wright
Tarbolton
Humphrey
Doesrin
Frost
Prestone
Marshall- Wells Stores
Forman's Hardware Owners
the Rivers
Rumford
G. M. Setter
Nyal Drug
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