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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
4
A Romsey farm tale tells how a young Kaffir herd boy perched on an ant heap and fought four lions with boots and a stick to protect a herd. He guided the cattle home, one cow later dying from a lion’s bite. The feat earns praise for sheer daring amid danger.
An editorial pondering shifts from ancient atomism to modern physics. It imagines Thales of Miletus debating with today’s physicists and chemists about matter as energy and the unity of space and time, highlighting the cyclical nature of scientific ideas.
Notice from Alex White of Rivers states a two year old spotted heifer wandered onto his land around July 1. The owner may claim the animal by proving ownership and paying expenses.
For sale a Saxon Six runabout in near new condition with new batteries and good running. Also a Rivers House flat offering three rooms, well finished interior, pump inside, convenient location. Apply at Gazette office for particulars to G. R. Brown.
A notice lists several young pigs and a Berkshire boar offered for sale through Geo Roberts Rivers or Gazette office.
Classified advert notes a sale item a counter measuring 11 feet long 32 feet wide and 3 feet high. Prospective buyers apply to Mrs. D C Jonason for details and purchase.
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