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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Sep 20, 1923

Page

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Reduction of Staff on Agricultural Work in Manitoba

Premier John Bracken announces a department reorganization splitting agricultural extension work between the Manitoba Agricultural College and the education department. Boys and Girls Clubs move to education, district representatives are eliminated to cut costs, with a projected saving of 13000 dollars.

John Bracken Department of Agriculture Department of Education Agncnltural College Manitoba Dominion

Lunch Counter Offers 35 Cent Meal at Hotel

Readers are invited to enjoy a good hot meal for 35 cents at the Hotel Lunch Counter. A promotional note highlights value and hospitality, inviting patrons to dine in and savor affordable fare.

Fire Damages Limited in Town Water Tank

A Sunday evening blaze at the large water tank beside the roundhouse triggered the fire alarm. Town hoses and roundhouse equipment aided efforts, preventing wide damage. The loss was confined to the tank roof and casing with crews stopping the blaze.

Buffalo Bill serial to open October matinees

P F Thompson announces he has booked the serial Buffalo Bill for early October. It will be shown only at Saturday afternoon matinee and between the regular Saturday evening show. The first chapter debuts with the annual potato matinee.

P. F. Thompson

Salvation Army Annual Appeal Brightens Local Churches

Salvation Army volunteers led Sunday services at Daly Pettapiece and Rivers Union Churches with Staff Captain Oakes of Winnipeg directing the effort. The usual singing and music marked the services though the Brandon Band could not visit. On Monday two SA officers canvassed the town for funds and received a liberal response despite uncertain totals.

Salvation Army Daly, Pettapiece Rivers Union Oakes Winnipeg Salvationists Oakes Ee Brandon Jas Gazjette S.A

Optometrist John J. Arklie to Visit Shore Hotel

John J. Arklie Optometrist and Optician will be at the Shore Hotel on Tuesday September 25 for eye exams glasses fitted and scientific instruments demonstrated.

John J. Arklie Winnipeg Shore Hotel

Will Hold Whist Drive by Excelsior Lodge L O B A

Under the auspices of Excelsior Lodge L O B A a whist drive will be held in the Oddfellows Hall on Monday evening next September 24 refreshments will be served admission 35c

Excelsior Lodge Oddfellows’ Hall

A New Commandment Against Peddlers and Mail Couriers

A sharp plea denounces peddlers and long distance traders as noisy paper promises. The text warns the merchant of the mails harms the community, promising much yet giving little and remaining silent in need.

Try a Cup of Real Coffee at the Hotel Lunch Counter

A brief item invites readers to sample real coffee at the hotel lunch counter. The notice highlights the cafe service and location, promising a welcoming, quick caffeine stop for guests and visitors.

Times of unrest grip Pilot Mound community

The Pilot Mound Sentinel reflects widespread local dissatisfaction and self critique while urging readers to compare their struggles with global hardships. It acknowledges real and perceived woes, urging humility and gratitude for their own community amid worldwide turmoil.

Rivers Consolidated School District Statement of Income

Rivers Consolidated School District presents a financial statement for the year ending July 10 1923 detailing income and expenditure. The report lists revenues from local taxes grants and miscellaneous sources and expenditures across maintenance salaries pensions and school supplies.

Treas Panyeenese Reese

Audited Statement of Ass? by A W Stephens Found Correct

The document titled Statement of Ass? audited by A W Stephens is reported as correct after review. No discrepancies noted in the examination of accounts. Stephens confirms compliance with applicable standards and financial practices.

A. W. Stephens

Business Changes Hands In Local firm transfer of ownership announced

J Moxley of Moxley and Foriman has sold his interests to HM Harvey of Myra who will become active partner around October. Business will continue as usual with Mr Harvey taking a lead in the machine end of operations and a separate note will follow about the tinsmithing end.

J. Moxley Moxley

Community cheerful note invites reader submissions

A friendly plea asks readers to share visitors joys jokes and other items with the editor while offering support and encouragement for the ups and downs of daily life. It invites local items and cheerful contributions to brighten the paper.

A Little Checking Necessary

A Weyburn Review item reports a neighboring town forming an anti slang society led by a Miss elected president. She agrees to lead but warns against mischievous behavior and urges inviting married ladies to help combat slang, noting the issue is heating up.

Miss Mike Weyburn Review

The Busy Ten Dollar Bill Promised Payment Tale

A village scene centers on Mr. and Mrs. Brown with tradespeople Mrs. Andrews Mrs. Black Mr. Jordan and Mr. Hadley. Ten dollars moves through the group as payment for a bonnet carpentry lumber and bread pastries with a remark that the bill would travel beyond town if sent to a mail order house.

Brown Andrews Black Jordon Hadley Mr. Brown Mrs. Brown Mr. Jordan Mr. Hadley Mr. Black Aredit

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