Local notes and events from Rivers area
Mr Andrew of Virden visits sister Mrs LePage for a few days. Miss C Johnstone leaves for Rouleau Sask after a visit. Elocution contest on Friday the 8th with program in this issue. Silk train passes through Rivers on Saturday with valuable freight. Elks Orchestra to provide music at BPO Elks event next Monday. Mrs J Moore visiting Winnipeg with Mrs RB Bell formerly of Wheatland. St James Amateur Dramatic Society to stage another fall play. Harvest Thanksgiving services postponed due to weather and road conditions. date to be announced. Queen Esther Chapter whist drives begin Thursday October 7. Dog tax paid does not justify dangerous dogs at large. Rivers cars to be removed for public safety. Daly Council meets Tuesday October 5. Mrs RB McCutcheon of Lions Head left after visiting Mrs John Moore. First Whist Drive of season tonight by Friendship Rebekah Lodge. refreshments and dancing. Mr and Mrs Geo Roberts weekend in Winnipeg for Annie Raven wedding at Holy Trinity Church. United Church Ladies Aid meets Wednesday October 6 at 3 pm. Mr and Mrs J E Thompson travel to Forrest for Mrs Thompson's parents Golden Wedding. Cooler weather brings stove use. check chimneys and stove pipes for safety. Fire prevention emphasized for households. Mac asks for Scotch, Dundee marmalade reply indicates humor.
Long Cold Winter Predicted by Browne for 1926 27
Herbert Heuoria Browne of Washington warned a long cold winter with heavy snow and blizzards across the Western hemisphere. He cited potential Europe crop damage, reduced solar radiation, and a remote Tomboro eruption as factors. He noted early frosts in the east and northern cotton belt, with cold waves threatening the Gulf fruit and vegetable markets.
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Western Hemisphere
Herbert Heuoria Browne
Washington
Atlantic
Europe
Browne
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Carp Belt
Cotton Belt
Card Of Thanks From Mrs 8 B Nuno And Family
Mrs 8 B Nuno and family express gratitude to friends for kindnesses during their bereavement and for floral tributes.
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8. B. Nuno
Dr Corbett Advises Sun and Air for Young Lady
In a clinical scene a doctor tells a young lady she needs sun and air. The patient responds that she is not even married, highlighting social expectations of the era.
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Dr. Corbett
Crescentia to Visit Rivers for Palmistry Event
Winnipeg palmist and psychologist Crescentia announces she will be in Rivers on Thursday October 7 for readings. The notice emphasizes her practice and upcoming appearance in the town.
United Church Rally and Daly Anniversary Schedule
Next Sunday service will be at Daly at 12 a.m. The Daly anniversary is set for Sunday October 10 with a supper and concert on October 11.
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Wheatland
Christ Church
Daly
Star Gramaphone Cabinet With About Forty Records
Star Gramaphone cabinet offered with about 40 records. Price listed as $75.00. Seller identified as H. Higginson.
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Star Gramaphone
H. Higginson
Majestic Range 6 hole in first class shape for sale
Ed Willey Bradwardine offers a Majestic Range with six holes in first class condition at a cheap price selling by owner.
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Majestic
Willey, Bradwardine
12 Young Pigs for Sale at Five Fifty Each
E A Corbett of Norman offers twelve pigs aged three months at five pounds fifty each, totaling sixty pounds. The ad lists a single seller and clear price terms.
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E. A. Corbett
Norman
Lost Item Cracker for Willys-Overland Found in Rivers
A cracked Willys-Overland car cracker is reported in Rivers and seeks the finder. Return to Geo. Wills in Rivers with the item.
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Rivers
Willys-Overland
Geo. Wills
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rivera
Thomas W.offer
Memes
Frees Arecist
Mr. Andrew
Virden
Mrs. LePage
C. Johnstone
Rouleau, Sask
Elks Orchestra
B.P.O E
J. Moore
Winnipeg
RB. Bell
St. James’ Amateur Dramatic Society
Wm. Thomas
Church of England
Queen Esther Chapter
O.es
RB. McCutcheon
Lion’s Head
Ontario
John Moore
Friendship Rebekah Lodge
Geo. Roberts
Annie Raven
Holy Trinity Church
Mrs. Raven
United Church Ladies Aid
J. A. McKenzie
J. E. Thompson
Forrest
Mac
Swift
Wareham Bros
Doc
Ctober
Ancrum
St. Matthew’s
St. James’ Church
S L. Nash
United Church
Ladies Aid
W. L. T. Putteson
Chas. W. Angel
P.O. Box
PIRE
Third Ave
Third Avenue and
Columbia
J. H. Couch
Rosedale
North Lumber Company
The
Chieftain Yard
Erican
Supply
Lamiteo
BR. J. Forman Loos
Sales Mgr
WeKenzie’s Store
Hems
Great West Garment Co
McIntosh
Monarch Dove
B.P.C
Australene
All Shades
Baldwin
Jas
A. McKenzie
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