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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
3
The advertisement lists Misses patent leather Colonial Oxford Shoes lined with kid and Misses patent slippers with three bars priced at 2.50 and 2.75. Also features Girls White Kid Button Boots from sizes 8 to 10 and Misses Patent Button Boots with cloth tops priced at 3.00, all under the brand Astbury.
A Saskatchewan supreme court trial examined whether Goose Like Grain and Lumber co can recover 839 dollars for 1173 bushels of wheat missing after delivery from an elevator. The court ruled the defendant is not liable unless proven negligent and urged proper shortage investigation. The verdict referenced support for Canadian soldiers and wartime Red Cross efforts.
A wartime appeal urges farmers to contribute to the Red Cross during the first week in May. It notes Canada’s first contingent in action and explains funds will expand hospital beds, nursing staff, and medical supplies in Britain and France.
The article stresses breastfeeding over bottle feeding to reduce infant mortality, noting a mother’s diet affects milk quality and child growth. It urges regular feeding, rest, and careful handling, then shifts to Manitoba Game Act permits, hunting seasons, and license details for residents and non residents. It also covers political and military notes including appeals to the Supreme Court, German war indemnities, U S reparations, women in war roles, and air shipments to Russia.
A song lyric about Saskatchewan and Manitoba with references to a long journey and drinking scenes. The chorus mentions Farewell Bill and Scotch and Rye and notes Saskatchewan going dry as the brewery whistles blow. The piece has a nostalgic border town mood and hints at regional pride.
The Post Office Department states all rural mail must be prepaid and money placed in boxes to pay postage will no longer be accepted. Carriers will not collect mail lacking proper postage and patrons must buy stamps, with no sales under 25 cents at a time.
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