Love of Joash for God's House Sermon
A religious sermon on Joash repairing the temple and funding worship in Jerusalem during King Atha tiah's reign. It praises temple democracy, the role of finance in church life, and urges believers to engage with Christ to awaken action and devotion. The piece emphasizes love for God’s house, duties of priests and laity, and personal spiritual conviction.
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Joash
J. F. Douglas
Jerusalem
Athatiah
Jehorada
Opening of the Soul by Rev J F Douglas
A sermon reflecting on spiritual awakening and the need to hear God amid modern distraction. The speaker cites Christ allying with the deaf man, the perils of atheism and agnosticism, and Napoleon’s remark on creation as proof of divine presence.
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Christ
Rev
J. F. Douglas
Epha
God
Piret
Napoleon
Public Morality Protest Over Gendered Dress in Russell
In Russell Manitoba on April 11 1922 two disgusted citizens urge the Editor to protest modern entertainment they deem indecent. They condemn women dressing as men and men as women gathering publicly in restaurants, smoking cigars and cigarettes. They call for Town authorities to prosecute future offenders.
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Russell
The
Banner
Church Easter Services and Choir Cantata Schedule
Morning train service and a full day of services at the church include Holy Communion at 8 and 11 with a choral note, a Sunday School Festival at 2.30, Holy Baptism at 4, and Choral Evensong with Easter Cantata. The choir performs Crucifixion and Ascension on Good Friday and Easter Day. Next Sunday is the rector's last in Russell parish with a call for large offerings.
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Russell
Silverton Community Notes and Meeting Updates
Mr. William Anderson rents M. Anderson’s farm. Mrs. D. C. Stewart plans a brief Franklin visit. The U F W meets Thursday at 2 o clock in the church. all district women invited. Cars to Russell from here will be ready in a week if dry weather holds. Mr. J Johnstone began wheat feeding last Thursday. Silverton A F M met to discuss the coming election. minutes read and adopted. Fence posts priced at 15 cents. Progressives gain momentum as meeting endorses full political action. Provincial Farmers platform discussed and partly voted, remainder to be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Anderson
M. Anderson
D. C. Stewart
Franklin
U.F.W
Russell
J. Johnstone
Silverton A. F. M
Silver Creek School Easter Exams Report
Easter exam results for Silver Creek School list students by grade with marks. Grade Visit shows Muriel Douglas at 84 Agnes McFarlane 78 Gertie Cochrane 77 Margaret Way 69 Rachel McCay 60. Grade VII Maggie McFarlane 72 Bert Anderson 69 Roy Anderson 68. Grade V Lilian McCay 84 Hazel Cochrane 75 Daisy Douglas 75 Anderson 69 Everett Cochrane. Grade II Gordon Keathr 83 Morley Anderson 83 Harley Anderson 77 Jim McCay 76. M Bell teacher.
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Muriel Douglas
Agnes McFarlane
Gertie, Cochrane
Margaret Way
Rachel McCay
Maggie McFarlane
Bert Anderson
Roy Anderson
Lilian McCay
Hazel Cochrane
Daisy Douglas
Anderson
Everett Cochrane
Gordon Keathr
Morley Anderson
Harley Anderson
Jim McCay
M. Bell
Church Meeting Promises Aid for Russian Famine Relief
A Sunday gathering in the church decided to aid famine survivors in Russia. Easter Sunday next will see a collection for Save the Children Fund Russia, delayed by bad roads, urging all parishioners to donate.
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Russia
Save the Children Fund” of
Spring Crowing Echoes Around Town
In a lighthearted local note residents greet spring with playful quips about birds and chores. Barry cleans his pipes while Duncan handles a broom and a haircut, and Mrs. Langford recovers from appendicitis and plans to return soon. The mail carrier is back in town and rumors swirl at the restaurant about Busch being electrified after touching a current.
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Barry
Dunc Hanes
Rudolph
Sleighing Returns as Birds Sing Through Snow
The text notes a snowy Sunday with meadow larks and blackbirds cheerful despite the deluge. Mr 8 Chandler traveled to the city Wednesday to meet a brother arriving from Ireland and plans to settle in Canada. Mrs D Morrison and family arrived Friday to take residence here. Mr Morrison had prepared a house earlier. Millwood suffers a loss while others gain. Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs McRae's Wednesday but no business occurred. Mrs McConnell began Maple Hill School duties on April 3. The trek to the school is long and mosquito season will soon arrive.
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Chandler
Ireland
Canada
D. Morrison
Mr. Morrison
Millwood
Ladies Aid
Russell School Chronicle to be on sale this week
The Russell School Chronicle is expected to be ready by week’s end after being condensed from 32 to 36 pages. Orders can be placed at the Drug Store. Grades IV V VI host an entertainment in the basement Thursday afternoon inviting all parents.
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Russell School Chronicle
Veterans Notes Seek Secretary Treasurer After Warrington Departure
Veterans report temporary vacancy in secretary-treasurer role as Harry Warrington leaves to run a canteen in Strathclair. Clarence Maher accepts post. members urged to review cash box and passbook. Attestation papers urged for SSB land programs. next meeting set for Wednesday April 19 at 8 p.m. with strong attendance hoped.
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Harry Warrington
Strathclair
Harry
Clarence Maher
Clarence
Soldiers’ Settlement Board
Maher
L. V. Smith
Silver Creek Council Minutes Court of Revision Angellaville April 4 1922
The council met as Court of Revision in Angellaville on April 4 1922. March 1 minutes were read and adopted. Several appeals were heard. many changes were made and the court adjourned to May 2.
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Angellaville
Roland
Council debates ratepayers and water access plan
In Jellicoe the council discussed reappointing the health officer but took no action. A proposal to extend Wright Avenue from Ancnsville West to the lake would improve water access. Accounts paid include Wps. General and F. Myrai for 388.20, B. Ferguson 3.00, Donald Mann 2.50. Next meeting set for Angusville, May landstom.
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Jellicoe
Wright Avenue
Ancnsville
F. Myra i
B. Ferguson
Donald Mann
Ace
Angusville
Maylandstom
W. McKay
Jas
A. Bell
Russell Council Minutes Acknowledge Readings and Finances
Minutes of the last regular meeting adopted. Electric light and rink accounts approved for payment to multiple payees. Town accounts settled. Meter overcharge adjustment authorized with cheque to cover. constable to monitor meter readings. Tax rebates and soldiers relief approved. Tenders for street dragging and teaming to be opened April 30. Telephone installation in utility house approved. Dog control bylaw to enforce tagging from May 1 1922 with disposal if unclaimed. Cars on Main Street to curb. Memorial at Mountain and Assiniboine to be 16 by 18 feet. two silent policemen corners at Main and Westbourne to be 3 by 3. Tax sale for arrears set for July 15 1922.
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J. H. Calvert
Pairbanks Morse
Rink
W. J
Doig Senabenggtemaltprsasetieseet
F. Glover
Callin
Russell
Iciter
Mountain
Assiniboine
Main
Look Before You Leap Warned by Grasshopper Folly
A moral essay compares a grasshopper to reckless bettors and speculators. It warns that those who leap without caution end in embarrassment and loss, urging prudence and staying in familiar fields to avoid hard luck. The piece counsels discretion before pursuing risky ventures.
Manitoba Temperance Act Fines Top Half Million
Fines collected under the Manitoba Temperance Act amount to 512,439 from nearly 10,006 prosecuted individuals. Rev. J. N. MacLean notes the six year period ends with potential totals near 600,000. The act began on June 5, 1916, with yearly prosecution and fine totals summarized to date.
Auction Notice for Victoria Meriniuk Farm Stock
Mrs Victoria Meriniuk’s farm stock and implements to be sold Tuesday April 18 by auctioneer A R Mcintyre with details in the official notice.
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Victoria Meriniuk
A. R. Mcintyre
Easter and Spring Sales and Events Across Russell
Easter events and sales fill the town calendar from April 13 to 26. Park Street shops advertise clocks, jewelry, and paper goods while the Russell Hockey Club hosts an Easter Monday dance and A F M dance options. Church services, parish notices, and civic meetings accompany snow delays, audits, and planting plans as residents prepare for spring.
February Births Deaths and Marriages in Manitoba
Manitoba reported 1 540 births 378 marriages and 534 deaths in February per statistics released at the Parliament Building. Among February births 753 were male 787 female 33 illegitimate and 0 stillborn. February deaths included 262 males and 222 females.
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Manitoba
Parliament
Record Long Distance Toll From Winnipeg Toronto Call
The last issue of the Telephone Echo notes the largest Winnipeg long distance bill, paid for a 50 minute call between a Winnipeg youth and a Toronto girl on Feb 22, 1921. Manitoba Government Telephones withheld carrier names in the report.
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Telephone Echo
Manitoba Government Telephones
Winnipeg
Toronto
Officials Face Charges At Defunct Bank Case
Summons issued for Sir Hugh Montagu Allan former president of Merchants Bank and D C Macaron ex general manager after sworn information by Ottawa finance dept. charges allege false statements about the bank’s October rest fund and deceptive returns to the government. Also notes unrelated items including Edith Cavell death and provincial politics.
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Hugh Montagu Allan
Merchants Bank
D. C. Macaron
Robert B. Viets
Department of Finance
Ottawa
Wilson
Department of Justice
Sir Montagu
Minister of Finance
Macaron
Edith Cavell
Nova Scotia
Los Angeles
London
Eng
Manitoba
Brown
Travers Sweatman
C. P. R. Lawer
W. Sanford Evans
Winnipeg Telegram
Automobile License Department
Manitoba Motor League
Heelse
Corver
Winnipeg Free Press
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Christ Church
Geood
United Service
Silverton
Tamara
Earle Keating
Rps
Progressives
Silver Creek
Minniska
Shellmouth
Harrowby
Russell School
Reeve
Toa
Arry
Pril
Park's
Park
Imperial Trio
Call i World
J. Hill
Patna
N. R. Park
Russell Hockey Club
Amos Bakery
Army and Navy Club
Graham
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Warrington
Christchurch
Davenport
Christ Church, Russell
Olive
Lois
C. N R
Mandan
North Dakota
Bishop Tyler
Russell Curling Club
R. Thompson
R. C. Smeliie
F. G. Elliot
J. 3. Warrington
R. Cookman
G.I. T
Presbyterian Church
Fraser
Binscarth
P. H. Nelson
Sons of England Society
Methodist Church
Hellyar
Millar
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
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