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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
5
In wartime Europe a new building method repurposes discarded shell boxes by filling bore holes with cement and letting them dry. The assembled units form strong walls, serving as a brick substitute during shortages and cutting construction costs in battlefield districts.
Minister Jon Stewart outlines a plan prioritizing selective intake and post arrival guidance to prevent drift to the United States and ensure settlers succeed in Canada. The approach favors skilled, adaptable workers for land settlement, with local clubs and integrated rail-linked colonies to reduce costs and boost success.
Regulations approved to allow the Minister of the Interior to lease vacant and suitable lands in western provinces for recreation and exhibition uses. The prior rules restricted the minister’s authority, prompting the changes to broaden grants of land for specified public purposes.
The Edmonton Great War Veterans' Association military band will leave in November for a six month tour of the United States. The group includes concerts before President Harding in Washington and is seen as of near international importance with endorsements from Canada’s Governor General and the Prime Minister.
An advertisement touts Dr Hamilton’s Pills as a remedy for fatigue and general malaise. It promises to drain poisons, aid digestion, increase appetite, and restore vitality within two days. Sold widely in 25 cent boxes by The Catarhorne Co. Montreal.
Hungarian Lake Balaton, the country's largest at 360 square miles, appears to be shrinking with water receding about 4 percent from the former shore in some areas. Geologists attribute the change to volcanic bed alterations, even amid recent rainfall.
To keep children healthy the bowels and stomach must be kept regular and the stomach sweet. Baby's Own Tablets are praised as a mild yet thorough laxative that guards against disordered bowels. A Ontario mother, Mrs. W.B. Coolledge of Santa Ont., says they are the best medicine for her children and save doctor bills. Sold by all druggists or by mail at 25 cents per box. Dr. Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A Walkerton Daily Post piece muses on old family albums and the changing face of photography. It recalls studio sittings, cabinet portraits, and youths snapping candid shots, noting how fashion and taste evolve while asking future generations to view past styles with curiosity.
The article urges Canadians to value domestic travel as education and citizenship. It highlights Canada’s diverse regions from Atlantic shores to the Pacific, and praises Jasper Park Lodge as a flagship for national parks. It compares Canada’s tourist revenue with California and Maine, urging government action and better roads and rail links.
Hon. J. H. King declared in Victoria that Canada’s prosperity hinges on western development. He said the Federal Government will boost immigration and improve railroad terminals to stimulate settlement and trade. Dr. King foresees a new era of prosperity in the west comparable to prewar gains.
Catarrhal deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube. When inflamed it causes rumbling sounds or obstructed hearing, possibly leading to permanent deafness. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the bloodstream to reduce inflammation and aid natural restoration. Circulars available from F S Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
General Ian Hamilton asks why the Boer War cleared South Africa of feuds injuries and disorder while the great war spread race hatred bankruptcy and murder from Ireland to the Near East. He answers that politicians ignored ideals and pursued vengeance instead of generous peace, arguing the Versailles Treaty failed to honor the memorials' intentions.
A fragment quotes Helen Rowland on how after years of marriage a woman can plan a dinner party outfit a room re decorate the house and kiss her husband goodbye after breakfast The text notes London and Glasgow as highly populated British cities with Bir parts of the passage cut off.
A Tanlac promotional note cites Mrs. M. Sanderson of Winnipeg and others claiming the tonic builds up weight and alleviates stomach distress. It asserts Tanlac improves nutrition by aiding digestion, with testimonials of twelve pound gains and better health, urging readers to buy at their local druggist.
Lord Robert Cecil warns that fear of war fosters unwisdom as Europe teeters on conflict. He cites Russia’s mobilization draining resources, French Rhine occupation draining Germany’s finances, and public pressure in Britain for broader air power and mass slaughter technology.
At first sore throat symptoms pressings ulceration and swelling, take a spoonful of Br. Thomas' Eclectic Oil with a little sugar to taste. The remedy allays irritation and prevents ulceration, swelling and painful throat. periodic sufferers claim immunity to quinsy.
The piece notes absentees among League supporters listing nations such as Abyssinia Afghanistan Ecuador Germany Hungary Ireland Mexico Russia Turkey and the United States. It cites Raymond B Fosdick and remarks on colonial law in Indian possessions and a white native witness ratio. The text also claims nut trees could nourish the entire world population.
Rural Saskatchewan readers hear a testimonial about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A mother credits the remedy for easing her daughter's menstrual troubles and urges other women with female health issues to consult neighbors who endorse the product.
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