Community Weekly Newspaper Published in Rivers Manitoba
A brief note from a community weekly newspaper founded July 1908. Published Thursdays at The Gazette Office, Rivers Manitoba. Subscription rates listed as $2.00 yearly in Canada and $2.50 elsewhere, payable in advance. Publisher: F. F. Barker.
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Post Office Department
Otezwa
Ty T. W. Ofen
Gazette
Matz Street
Rivers
Manitoba
Canada
A. FF. Barker
Daly Elections Show Poor Voter Turnout In 1960
The Deloraine Times notes Daly rural municipality failed to mobilize voters for reeve and council races. Only 400 of 900 ballots were cast, despite two candidates living on the same land section including G. L Davies and E. C. Smith. The paper argues for stronger civic engagement and references curfew-style policing as a model.
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Daly
G. L Davies
E. C. Smith
H. A. Watts
Tips From Addis Ababa on Telephone Manners
In Addis Ababa Ethiopia the telephone company reports that men are the gabby ones and that the old belief women talk too much is unfounded. The survey aimed to guide instruction on telephone use and manners and may offer Canadians insights as phones become common in daily life.
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Ethiopia
Land of Selassie
Adds Ababa Telephone Company
Ethiopian Telephone Etiquette and Reading Notes
The Addis Ababa and Ethiopian telephone guides warn against misusing the line by listening for tones, overpressing the switch, or mimicking film tricks. Patience is urged as a caller should wait 10 to 15 seconds after ringing before hanging up if unanswered.
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Bell Telephone Company
Maimet
Addis Ababe
Two Protestant Presbyterian Churches Dedication in Quebec
The Val d Or Valor Star reports, for the first time in northwestern Quebec and perhaps the province, two Presbyterian Church in Canada units were dedicated in one locality, marking a rare joint church dedication event amid regional religious life.
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Quebec
Presbyterian Church In
Canada
Continual Hazard Fires Blamed on Children in Power River
Two recent fires in Power River British Columbia are blamed on children setting off firecrackers. The incidents, while out of season, highlight ongoing fire dangers in the area. Local authorities urge caution and supervision to prevent further blazes.
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Power River
B.C
Cancer Society grows Nova Scotia branch to 30000 members
In Wolfville Nova Scotia the Nova Scotia branch of the Canadian Cancer Society reports 30000 members today up from 50 at its 1946 start. Chief Justice J L Lisley, president of the association, says a member in every home is the slogan.
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Wolfville
N.S
Nova Scotia
Canadian Cancer Association
J. L. Lisley
Combat Disease Rise In Montreal This Autumn
Montreal records show rising bronchial and lung cancer cases this autumn. Dr J M Filiatrault of the city anti tuberculosis division is authorized to attend lectures on diagnosis and treatment.
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Montreal
J. M. Filiatrault
Gazings and Gentle Laughs from a Shared Evening
A mosaic of light humor and domestic snippets. A husband and wife mend an argument, a class joke about French, a sea captain’s quip about boats and weather remarks from Manitoba. The note mixes light wit and rural weather pragmatism with local flavor.
Luxury Barn Plans At Saskatchewan University Campus
University of Saskatchewan officials study a new free roaming dairy barn with cafeteria style hay feeding and a milking parlor on a 52 by 78 foot test building. Joint financing from the Saskatchewan co operative creamery association the dairy pool the Saskatchewan department of agriculture and the university.
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Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Dairy Farmers
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Co-Operative Creamery Association
Dairy Pool
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
University
Spirit of the pioneers quoted on harvests and temptation
A farmer on Saturday night spoke of the temptation to begin harvest work the next day while noting that six days of labor have always been sufficient to finish harvesting. The remark reflects pioneer resilience and frugality in seasonal tasks.
Built the West Declares the Virden Empire Advance
Worked through the week and attended the church of their faith on the sabbath.
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Virden
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B. Smith
Delorains Times
Deloraine
Addis Ababa
Daily Reminder
Ky Go Bo
Mats, Bill
John Washham
Cochrane Northern Post
Cancer Society Grows
Azette
Jimmy
Griligly
Deloraine Times
Prairie Dare
Albert Bouchard
Birtle
J. W. Ormiston
George Low
Meryin Klyen
Angusville
David Hearn
Hamiota
George M. Shields
Aul Schulze
the Gazette
E. Chester
GWG Flainsman
Pick
Tsugh
Perth
Bae
Ahan Manitoga
Marshall- Wells
Forman's Hardware
the Rivers Drug Store
NySorbo
Nyalgesie Electric
Sloan's and Minard
Buckley
Vick’s
Bella Donna
Rumford
G. M. Setter
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