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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1924
Page
4
Anniversary services at Daly Union Church will be held Sunday Nov 2 with Rev. E R L Howarth of Harding preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Monday evening a fowl supper will be served in the annex from 5 39 to 8 with a program to follow. Admission for supper and concert adults 75 cents children 25 cents.
August immigration to Canada totalled 20 156 with 12 606 from other countries 1 784 from the United States and British Isles arrivals. First five months show 78 719 immigrants and 23 861 Canadians returned from the United States. Land near Lethbridge sold to ten families from South Dakota as a northward movement begins. Hebridean commission cites satisfied settlers in Alberta. Empress of France voyage includes Geo A Walton to Europe on company tour. Pernigotti commissioned by the Prince of Wales to paint stock on E P ranch near High River. Winnipeg graphic arts study positions printing as second largest industry with 12 000 jobs and 10 million investment. Chateau Frontenac upgrades resume as tourist season ends.
The passage notes rising interest in radio among readers and publishers. It highlights practical insights from engineers and users who have installed receivers and points to broadcasting stations in major western centers. The public can access entertainment and market information via radio.
A reflection on labor as the source of wealth and civilization. It asserts that human industry makes raw materials useful, from seed to steel, and that both ditch workers and industrial leaders contribute to a lasting, better world through skilled toil.
The Rivers Council met on Wednesday evening October 15 with Mayor Sinclair presiding. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and approved. The council carried a resolution to purchase Silent Police from Safety Silent Police Co.
Ward 1 lists T. W. Offen and Wm. Thomas. Ward 7 names J. A. Grummett. Ward 3 covers Geo. Frame and A. Johnson. Sec.Treas. C. H. Gabe identified.
Readable text lists Daly Municipal Council figures including Reeve N W Robins Pendennis Councillors Ward details BR R 3 Brandon 2 T Goring Alexander Blatchford Hradwardine A Mills Wheatland 6 B McCallum Rivers Sec Treas A Dyer with incomplete titles and roles.
The voter slate shows trustees Ward 1 candidates G Sinclair B Ellis N Dunsmore Dr Ly N Tivy Alex Forbes advancing to QF with Paddock T A White J Bowmen Jas McFaddes.
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