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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
3
Five auto loads of Oddfellows from Onward Lodge Brandon visited Pacific Lodge Rivers on Tuesday evening in 1913. Freese-up is here, marking a fraternal gathering with local lodge members in a five year retrospective note.
In loving memory of Thomas William Roberts No 871114 43rd Cameron Highlanders son of Mrs G H Roberts Rivers who fell at Passchendaele Ridge October 28 1917. Brother Jack wrote lines in trenches praising his courage and sacrifice with a family note from Father Mother and Sister.
In my role as Sec Treasurer and constable I need a central residence. I offer a large 10 room house on Fifth Avenue West with bath, toilet, basement furnace wood shed and a 12 by 24 rear lot. Rent $200 per year. E. J. Forman
Two fenced building lots, numbers 34 and 35 in Block 14 on 3rd Avenue West, each 25 by 100 feet. Asking price 80 dollars total. Apply to John W. Barnett, Fox Barres, Man.
The article outlines influenza as an ancient, global disease, noting its 1889 90 epidemic and recurring east to west spread. It describes symptoms, preventive measures such as hygiene and quinine, and treatment emphasizing bed rest, warmth, doctor guidance, and light to heavy foods as the illness progresses.
An unusual ad style item questions the value of liberty and prompts readers to consider lending versus giving. The fragmentary notice hints at a promotional or civic message from The Gazette and Nor’-West Farmer era.
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