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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
1
The text argues weight monitoring is a health tool not a health verdict. Regular, consistent weighings show whether a child gains normally, with factors like rest, sleep, environment, and hygiene influencing weight more than food alone. Parents should ensure regular checks and school weigh scales.
The Bishop of Brandon visited Wheatland Ancrum and Rivers on Sunday. He held confirmations at the two latter churches. Fourteen youths and adults were confirmed including Ethel Blatchford Jean Post Ted Wood Alf Wood Will Dowland Tom Dobson Willie Rouse Nellie Bradshaw Doris Botreff and Charley Card. The Bishop stayed with Rev S L Nash and Mrs Nash at Rivers and with Mr and Mrs Weightman at Wheatland.
A Friday river gathering honored Frank Oliver, Community Club secretary treasurer, who is being transferred by the bank to Winnipeg. Members praised his efficiency and popularity as the crowd enjoyed a weiner roast, coffee, and roasted hot dogs. T W Offen spoke for the club and the group sang Auld Lang Syne as the event ended.
Report notes Mrs. W. M. Jackson and Mrs. Dewar and children involved after a passing car collision while driving home from Winnipeg. Mrs. Dewar suffered facial cuts and bruises and remains bedridden from shock. Local editor cautions against speed on busy streets, citing a 3000 lb vehicle at 40 mph delivering at least 2700 tons of impact.
The Queensland Agricultural Journal extols the cow as the foundation of farming noting milk products butter cheese milk and cream along with beef leather plaster gelatine fertilizer and more. It also mentions the cow’s husband guarding the pasture to keep intruders out.
Obituary for Matthew Kennedy of Daly who died at age 90. Born in Ballymena Ireland in 1839 he moved to Canada, settled in Mitchell Ontario, married Margaret Kennedy in 1863, then moved west in 1881 to Daly. A veteran Orange man with long lodge service, funeral held at Tarbolton Church with Orange Order honors. Surviving children listed.
The Kennedy family thanks all who showed kindness including Rev. Nash and members of the L.O.L. and 1.C. B.A. Gratitude is also expressed for moral tributes sent to the family.
Wheat and other grains show strong prospects as cutting nears completion. The CPR agent notes 80 percent of crop cut with kevera yield higher than expected. Wheat barley and rye generally good though oats lag. Yields up to 30 bushels per acre on simmer fallow. Rivers district reports 25 bushels with superior grade, indicating regional advantage.
The United Church announces next Sunday evening’s service will focus on The dream that disturbed. The speaker will discuss common dreams of nobler destinies and happier outlooks and how people seek interpretation. Service starts at 7 30 with a welcome to all.
A town's progressive business concerns emphasize personal service and near indispensable, helpful operations. They promote humanized service, constant stock of quality goods, and continuous newspaper advertising. Local merchants urge residents to patronize home businesses to boost commercial and civic growth.
The Gazette Printery announces competitive pricing for all job printing needs, asserting the ability to match the best rates available. The notice positions the shop as a versatile printer ready to handle diverse work.
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