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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
12
A brief view of The Banner's publication schedule noting weekly Thursday issues from the office on Main Street Russell Manitoba and branding as a one dollar year with one percent advance publishing.
J J Hill and the Great Northern contemplate building 12 lines in the province extending toward the boundary with C P R and Canadian Northern. The plan aims to run without subsidies while offering railway facilities to settlers, attracting petitions from towns like Silver Creek and Russell county. Also urged are fair wage enforcement, factory act compliance, better agricultural focus, and stronger municipal road and tax policies.
At the Liberal convention in Winnipeg policy declarations include voters lists from municipal rolls with personal registration, provincial finance reforms, education expansion, public utilities control, and broader provincial boundaries. It calls for Hudson's Bay railway as a national highway, land settlement receipts, and local option law changes with reform of franchise rules.
The piece argues that paying members marks a shift in English Parliament and critiques Campbell Bannerman's reliance on colonial examples. It contrasts England’s complex state structure with democratic colonies and cautions that abolition of a long-standing Conservative institution is bold but needs restraint. It also notes the Canadian Sabbath Observance Bill as far reaching and progressive, aiming to limit Sunday commerce and activities.
Advertisements claim glycerine rich emulsion enhances medicines and supports treatment of chronic coughs bronchial and laryngeal issues. The text notes it helps in early consumption stages and offers a free booklet and private consultation with Dr R V Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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