Local and Personal News From Russell and Nearby
Miss McGinnis of Russell visited friends in town during the week. Mr G Spigtiman and Mr E Elliott with Dowlan and Miss A Munroe spent New Year visiting. Messrs Barber and Bowley were business visitors to IngIa on Thursday. Max Lateher left for Winnipeg to study at the Agricultural College. Graham Mitchell went to Winnipeg to continue Pharmacy College. Miss J Sorbo left to resume training at Winnipeg General Hospital. Mr Alex McLaren of Winnipeg is visiting his parents. Mrs G Livingston of Grandview and Wils G Natcher visited at the Gram home. Miss Ida Adameft left for Dauphin after visiting Aunt J Melsen. Victor Jakeman left for Winnipeg to attend College. Lynn Dillon left for Winnipeg to resume studies after Christmas. Mr Keeen visited at the A Pe Smeliie home in Russell. Miss Kathleen Grenaway spent Christmas at home. left for Winnipeg to teach at St James. Red Denny had a narrow escape from injury after being struck by a falling tree. Government snow plow from Dauphin plied No 5 Highway and south on Highway 31 toward Assinabi on Saturday with a return trip planned. Benice Hockey Match in Roblin rink Friday Jan 8 between Dauphin and Roblin with admission 25c. The Robin Midgets beat Dauphin Midgets 9-? at the local arena on New Year’s night. The chief martwaman band Wo Hee mice and W. Patdonicet have been playing in Fred forte bests and fans look for a winning streak.
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Dauphin
Cme
Ieee
Martwaman
Snowbound Roads Halt Traffic After Heavy Week
Togo News notes heavy snow blocked roads last week leaving few cars on the streets. Residents report commutes disrupted as travelers and visitors returned from holidays. A New Years dance and card party in the New Hall on New Years Eve attracted a large crowd and proved a highlight of the season.
Roblin County Club Weekly Dr Drw Schedule
The Roblin County Club lists a week of matches from Monday January 11 to Saturday January 16 with daily pairings including Aitken vs Newton Mitchell vs Broomfield Van Aletyne vs Merrell Ballard vs Grenaway Heensby vs Adam Pottapiece vs Mitchell Ballard vs Broomfield Newton vs Merrell Adam vs Pattapiece Aitken vs Greenaway Wandletyne vs Hornsby.
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Aitken Va
Newton - Mitchell
Broomfiel
van Aletyne
Merrell Ballard
Grenaway
Ballard
Broomfield
Newton
Merrell
Adam
Pattapiece
Aitken
Greenaway
Wandletyne
Hornsby
New Year Gatherings and Health Notes
Cromarty Mr. Nott and family entertained friends on New Year s. Mr. and Mrs. S. Fraser entertained several friends on New Year s day. Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. McDuffe visited with Mrs. Hunter of Valley View last week. We wish Mrs. Simpon a speedy recovery from hospitalization at Dauphin. Mr. and Mrs. Sneddon and family spent holidays with friends at Tego. Mrs. Grassie left for Roland Man to spend time there. Mrs H. Robertson underwent an appendicitis operation at Russell hospital. Miss Betty Edwards returned from Roland where she stayed with Rev. and Mrs. G. McNeill.
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Mrs. S. Fraser
Mrs. Edwards
Mrs. McDuffe
Hunter
Valley View
Mrs. ©. Sneddon
Tego
Misa
Betty Edwards
Roland
Rev
Merridale notes and local mill resume operations this winter
Merridale reports J Saunders busy cutting timber for farmers while Cockerill's sawmill will reopen this winter. School resumes January 4 under Mr Hodgson. A night visit to Jim Poyser's ranch reveals two men unknowingly shared wartime experiences in France on opposite sides of the line, now exchanging memories.
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Jim Poyser
France
Perion
Shatty
Cerman
War and trade pull nations toward mirrored arms sales
A Christian Science Monitor reflection notes the paradox of war readiness, citing World War II era barbed wire and cross border arms trade. It highlights Britain’s Sir Samuel Hoare declaring that a loyal arms customer is hard to lose, underscoring economic incentives behind arming rivals.
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Britain
Samuel Hoare
House of Commons
Christian Science Monitor
Red Fife Wheat and Its Canadian Impact
The document traces the introduction of Red Fife wheat to Canada from Scotland via David Fyfe of Otonabee in 1842, noting its elite quality and role as a parent to Marquis, Reward, Garnet, Thatcher, and others. It details the first shipments to Western Canada in 1878, the rise of Canadian wheat on world markets, and acknowledges the unacknowledged Scottish origin. It concludes with factors raising prices amid weather and global supply conditions across 1935–1936.
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Canada
Marquis
Reward
Garnet
Thatcher
David Fyfe
Otonabee
Canada West
Ontario
Glasgow
Scotland
Danzig
Manitoba
Russia
U.S
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Our Youth Need Practical Paths For Future Work
The piece argues youth unemployment stems from overeducation without usable trade skills. It urges reduced emphasis on general schooling and greater emphasis on technical training and apprenticeships. It cites farming replacement programs and notes many youths prefer trades like blacksmithing, woodworking, machinist work, barbering, printing, carpentry, electrical work, and automotive repair. Public policy should expand practical education as an alternative to farm placement.
Britain faces starvation risk if sea routes cut
The gravity of the European situation prompts Britain to scrutinize its food reserves. With its sea communications still open, it remains safe, but Sir Samuel Hoare warns that if sea routes were severed Britain could be starved within six weeks.
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Great Britain
Samuel Hoare
The
Admiralty
Britain
Alberta Must Pay for Aberhart Chicanery, Herald Says
The Alberta treasurer warns relief rolls rise despite declines elsewhere, condemning Edmonton's administration. The piece accuses Aberhart era promises of work and dividends of vaporings, noting Alberta pays a heavy price for accepting the Aberhart chimera in August 1935.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Economic cycle critique and call for better management
The author argues that alternating boom and bust harms society and urges superior economic systems with expert internal price management to avoid wild swings. They claim current methods have reduced volatility, though only because widespread adjustments have not intensified elsewhere.
Church of Lasting Friendship Opens Doors to Worship
The United Church invites all to a communion service Sunday Jan 10 with topic Peter the Man of Impulse, a children’s story The Golden Key, and a visiting song by Mrs B Warkentin. Deepdale Jr Seed Club hosts an amateur contest January 29 in the Community Hall with a dance afterward and entries due January 28. Admission 2 cents. prizes range 40 dollars, 3 and 2 dollars for winners.
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Deepdale Jr Seed Club
Education Week Observance Urges Stronger School Support
A Manitoba editorial calls Education Week a time for all citizens to reflect on and strengthen investments in tomorrow through better cooperation with teachers and schools. Parents are urged to engage more in educational effort, ensuring meaningful focus on the instruction and activities shaping youths.
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Manitoba
Where Do Old Newspapers Go In Foreign Markets
A discussion notes that old newspapers are repurposed in bazaars across India where parcels are wrapped in newsprint. It cites that nearly half of India’s paper imports are old newspapers totaling 57,583 tons in the last fiscal year. Canadian newsprint resumes traction in Bombay Calcutta Madras and Lucknow markets due to cost efficiency.
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India
Canadian National Railways
Bombay
Calcutta
Madras
Lucknow
Taxation for Education in Manitoba and Comparisons
Manitoba funds about 83 percent of education through local communities and 17 percent by the province. The article lists central contributions to primary and secondary education across various regions, noting England 62 percent and New Zealand 100 percent, among others, with Saskatchewan at 16 percent.
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Manitoba
Rocal
England
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Sweden
France
New Zealand
Union of South Africa
Delaware
North Caroline
West Virginia
Alabama
California
Brush Columbia
Betnie Folwart Island
Saskatchewan
Robtin Lodge Installs Officers Inceremony
The Robtin Lodge No. 12% AF and ABM held a Wednesday night installation led by W Bres L Mitchell J Adam and Green. Officers installed include R Rusk Worshipful Master Ty Roberts Tyler G Rusk LG DB Me eletoe 87 G Emhwyn J D Gen Kates and A T Kines Chastain J Adam D C.
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Robtin Lodge
W. Bres
L. Mitchell
J. Adam
Greenaway
R. Rusk
Warken
Westwood
F. Greenaway
Treas
Ty Roberts Tyler
G. Rusk
What Did It Cost To Grow A Bushel Of Wheat In 1938
A Manitoba survey reports yields from twenty three fields on thirteen Dominion Illustrations Stations, averaging 17 bushels per acre at 65 cents per bushel. Costs rise or fall with yield and seed bed, with fallow fields costing 67 cents per bushel for 19 bushels and hayland 63 cents for 15 bushels.
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Manitoba
Reward Offered for Stray Grey Mare Near Roblin
A five dollar reward is offered by Nick Horeczy of Roblin for the recovery of a grey mare three years old that strayed from his farm about three weeks ago located six miles north of Roblin. Information leading to the mare's return would be gratefully received.
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Roblin
Nick Horeczy
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