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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 27, 1922
Page
2
The Banner announces its weekly issue from Main St Russell with subscription options 1.50 in advance and 2.00 outside Canada. Joseph McIntyre serves as publisher for the Thursday edition dated April 27 1922.
The piece argues Manitoba faces a chaotic election with no clear path to a stable government. It notes Progressive Officials plan candidates in every constituency but fear they cannot elect enough to lead. Liberals Conservatives Labor Independents and a school issue group are all positioned for varied gains.
A Manitoba soil survey report prepared for the provincial government by Prof. John Braken highlights annual crop damages of 32 million dollars from weeds insect pests and rust. Stem rust cuts wheat by over 5 million bushels yearly since 1916 and insect losses reach 7 million dollars. in 1921 stem sawfly reduced wheat by 3.555 million bushels. The study urges diversification and notes Manitoba soils rival Illinois and Iowa in productive potential while half of cultivated land remains unused and 20 000 half section farms could be hosted on unoccupied land. Rural population growth mirrors urban expansion.
A Winnipeg mayor writes to Canadians urging rural employers to hire as many unemployed Winnipeg and Western Canada residents as possible. He notes federal and provincial sharing of relief costs and asks farmers and merchants to employ married couples, even at lower wages if needed, to move from the city to the countryside.
The Free Press notes the April issue of the Russell School Chronicle, a red covered Manitoba publication by local staff and townspeople. It outlines aims to foster school development, civic pride, and cultural activity with art, poetry, history, and school records.
Hon Edward Brown provincial treasurer of Manitoba will resign his portfolio on May 15. Hon J W Armstrong provincial secretary and Tron T H Johnson attorney general will vacate their positions on or about the same date. Premier Norris will begin cabinet rearrangements on his return from the east this week. Johnson has been mentioned as a possible appointee to the bench to succeed Justice Metcalfe.
Legislation tabled in the Manitoba legislature shows 1,211,461 prescriptions issued and 510,993 gallons of liquor sold through drug stores since prohibition began. For January this year 16,281 prescriptions were issued and 1,400 rations of liquor sold through official channels.
The new Canadian regulation announced Saturday bars future immigrants of any Asiatic race from landing unless they show at least $250. The rule excludes nations with active migration treaties or conventions with Canada.
A verse by Walt Mason laments the harm of careless jests and unkind words. The poem warns that barbed humor can wound hearts and mislead travelers, urging mercy and thoughtful speech over sharp ridicule. The piece reflects on social folly and moral restraint.
A terse ode notes a lazy figure who loafs in the shade while others labor in the heat. The line contrasts idleness with daily work, reflecting social tension between relaxed leisure and strenuous effort.
A Portage la Prairie police court case concerns A Forsythe of High Bluff charged with operating a car without a 1922 license. He argues payment and acceptance of $13.50. the municipal commissioner withheld plates until $3.50 due. Judge Marshall reserved judgment for April 24. Forsythe may use his car pending verdict.
Farmers in Manitoba faced sawfly outbreaks last July and August with wheat fields showing haillike damage. The white grub pest tunnels the stem and overwinters in the stump, emerging in mid June to lay eggs for the next brood. Recommendations include crop rotation, plowing infested stubble before June 10, using a skimmer, not stubbing in, and cooperative control.
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