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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1942
Page
2
Carol Beldon plans Scotland trip while Vin Miniver hesitates over love as war looms. The village ponders the impending conflict after the PM announces war, prompting a solemn church mood and questions about bombs and duty for Toby, Judy, and residents.
A scrambled crossword puzzle page containing horizontal and vertical clue numbers, with numerous garbled words and mis-spellings. The list includes hints for various entries such as plants, objects, and concepts, but many items are partially unreadable or corrupted.
In a tense scene, Clem volunteers for river patrol with the Minivers as Vin prepares for service. Mrs Miniver wrestles with the idea of Poland and the war while Vin resolves to fight, amid domestic worry and a shared sense of national duty. The moment hints at broader sacrifice and personal resolve.
The Toronto Star explains that War Savings Certificates do not incur income tax withholding at source. Holders may receive full coupon or interest if registered, but tax applies at final government settlement. Certificates accrue interest over seven and a half years, and at maturity a $4 bond yields $5, with the gain non taxable.
Brockville Recorder and Times reports about nearly 70 canal-sized freighters turned over to the Admiralty for salt-water use. Built abroad and crossing the Atlantic under their own power, many are larger than typical tramp steamers, underscoring their suitability for ocean service. Nazi speakers in Swedish cities required police protection.
The article outlines simple home sewing for swags cascades and side draperies in apricot sateen and brown, with fringe trims and a 32 page booklet offering diagramed directions. Send 15 cents to Winnipeg Newspaper Union for “New Ideas in Making Curtains and Draperies” at 175 Mc Dermot Ave. E. Winnipeg Man.
A lighthearted column presents quick exchanges among travelers, spouses, and staff in a cafe setting. Snappy lines touch on government work, furniture on time payments, timetable jokes, a stormy recollection of love, and a coin change request. The tone is playful and observational.
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