Rivers and surrounding towns in 1916 face blazes and losses
The Gazette reports on Rivers preparing for a new intermediate aerodrome site while a fire destroyed the W LePage livery barn. Nearby provinces mourn Nellie Sibbald of Rapid City and Albert Hunter of Bradwardine, with Mrs Mary Vickery’s death following soon after. A Norman resident identified as Lou faces consequences again.
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Inas
Rivers
the Gazette
Winnipeg
Calgary
W. LePage
Daly
Nellie Sibbald
Rapid City
Sibbald
Daly School
Bradwardine
Albert Hunter
Manitoba
Louis
Lou
Brandon
Community Visitors and Home Weekend Arrivals
Carnegie Mr am Mrs TY Merriam and Emily of Bridion were guests last week at the home of Mrs JL Frank. Harold Treloarpent visited with her parents and others at the Watts home. Elizabeth Frank, pupil at Michel's Academy Brandon, spent the long weekend at home. Bishop returned to Vancouver BC after visiting sisters. Miss M Johnston spent the long weekend at Justin. Mrs L Long visited Mrs G Skinner then returned to Brandon. Mr and Mrs C Mitchell spent Thanksgiving weekend in Winnipeg.
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Mr. Am
TY Merriam
Emily of
Bridion
JL Frank
Harold
Elizabeth Frank
Michel's Academy
Brandon
Bishop
Vancouver
G. Frank
M. Johnston
Justin
L. Long
G. Skinner
Afrs. C. Mitchell
Winnipeg
Isle of Man Claims Great 233 Aquare Quakes
The Isle of Man reports an extraordinary 233 aquare quakes affecting the area. Officials note unusual seismic activity with local agencies monitoring potential impacts on communities and infrastructure. No injuries reported at this time.
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Isle of Man
Retirement appreciation notes from readers
USE GAZETTE CLASSIFIED ADS. I thank my friends and former coworkers for the kind remembrance on my retirement from railway service last week and for the lovely gift and good wishes. K Kamala also thanks friends for cards gifts and visits during hospitalization. Mabel Stevenson expresses gratitude for cards gifts and hospital visits.
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K. Kamala
Mabel Stevenson
Local notes from the Tarbolton area headline travels
Wolfe returns from a holiday trip to Ontario visiting the headquarters of the Progressive Conservative party in the east. Mr and Mrs James Wedderburn drive to Winnipeg and Roland for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Alex Thomson visit Swift Current Sask. Miss Lillian Ramsey departs for Union College Lincoln Neb. Miss Carolyn Wedderburn Brandon visits home over the weekend.
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FE. Ho Wolfe
Ontario
National Progressive-Conservative Party
James Wedderburn
Winnipeg
Roland
Alex. Thomson
Swift Current
Sask
Lillian Ramsey
Union College
Lincoln
Neb
Flax Rust Threat Grips Western Canada A 1948 Crop Loss
Flax rust caused wide spread alarm in Western Canada with heavy losses, especially in south western Manitoba. Manitoba losses reach about 4 million dollars, prompting calls for plant disease research and strict rust control measures including burning straw, plowing stubble, early sowing, seed cleaning, mercury dust treatments, and seeking provincial guidance for resistant varieties.
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Canada
Manitoba
Wanted General Housework by the Hour at Day
Help wanted for general housework by the hour day shift only. Apply at Alexandra hotel, ask for Mrs Bruce Oliver, between 7 and 9 PM.
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Alexandra Hotel
Bruce Oliver
Alberta warns against government overreach in youth resolve
Calgary Albertan cites fear of socialist inspectors and restrictive governance to argue Alberta’s future relies on courage and enterprise. Sydney Post-Record notes Newfoundland’s Responsible Government League worries about Confederation terms and constitutional protest from London to Ottawa. The University of Maine was founded in 1868.
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Calgary
Sydney Post-Record
Toronto Globe and Mail
Responsible Goverment League of
Newfoundland
Confederation of Canadian Provinces
Office of Commonwealth Relations
London
Dominion
Canada
The
University of Maine
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D. Mitchell Main Street
the Rivers Cafe
Gordon Smyth
Main Street
Caneral Blacksmith and Welding
Third Avenue East Phone
100 Rivers, Man
Imperial Life Assurance Company i. ER
Stratford Insurance Agency
Rivers Corner
Second & Main
Oaths
Dr. J. BR. Fowlie
Rivers, Man
Room
Harry L. Trump
Optometrist
B. R. Coleman
Second Avenue
Reeser
Reeser's Jewelry Store
Rosser Ave
Charles A. Campbell
Brandon, Manitoba
Reesor’s Jewelry
Reesor’s
Rosenman's Furniture Exchange
George FE. Dunkin
Crawford
Cont
Mary Vickery
Ninette Sanitarium
Bradwardine District
Borrowman ‘& Howard Garage
T. E. Wright
H.R. Dunn
Fifth Ave
M. Kowalchuk
C.N.R
Rivers Insurance Agency
Albert Wareham
Second Avenue Rivers
Jack Hamn
Sanitation Equipment Co
WHITE
Robert Taylor
B.A. Service Station
Quick Oil and
P. Chaekas, Tailor
Carnegie
Eknown Ga
Tarbolton
Carolyn Wedderburn
Ay DR
F. J. Greaney
Line Elevators Farm Service
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Westen
RED & White
R&w
Bsc
J. W. Hanlon
Kenton
Oak Lake
Forrest
Douglas
P.O
Moutton Lamb Fur Coat
USA
T. C. Airey
Philco
W. A. Thompson
Ste. A
Main Ct
R. B. Riddick
Fourth Ave
W. G. Oakey
Jack Hain
Taylor
Athames
Wp . CO. Utd
Albert Yule
Harrow School
W. McDonald
J. J. Alternan
E. J. Blatchford
G. S. Perrett
Wheatland
Walter Wareham
A.D
W. T. Dyer
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