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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
4
Debate in the House of Commons on grain measurement for threshing. Current law requires a standard bushel measurement, but many devices such as baggers and automatic weighers are used. Farmers want lawful recognition and inspection to ease disputes and gain confidence in weights.
The Brantford Expositor and other papers advocate gradual Senate reform by replacing vacant seats with elected term MPs while current senators stay. Critics warn partial election could create a partly elected body, risking accountability and independence over generations.
The passage argues for reform to address uneven district representation and criticizes an appointed Senate for shadowing the people’s rule. It concedes some past Senate good work but notes it blocks legislation from responsible representatives, urging a system that reflects voters through the ballot.
The speaker argues feeding crops on the farm returns about 80 percent of elements to soil via manure and doubles market value of produce. They propose selling wheat to buy higher value feed like cottonseed meal and using fertilizers to maintain farm fertility. They emphasize growing forage crops and returning manure to preserve land fertility.
An agricultural note stresses humus retention as key to lasting fertility. It promotes crop rotation with clover, cover crops, and saving manure, plus feeding livestock on farm to enhance soil quality and profitability. It warns against overreliance on commercial fertilizer and urges practical field practices.
An advertisement asserts health as the foundation of female charm and claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures womanly diseases. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Elmer D. Shearer of Mount Hope Pennsylvania, praising uterine recovery and improved health. The ad offers free Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser and details ordering via stamps to Buffalo New York.
Public auction of Lot 19 Millwood Manitoba to occur at the Queen's Hotel Russell on April 19 at 2 PM under a mortgage power and Real Property Act. Improvements include a three story frame house with a two story addition and stone foundation. Twenty percent cash deposit. balance per sale conditions disclosed at sale. Vendors solicitors Mulock & Roberts. Dated Winnipeg March 8, 19.
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