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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1926
Page
4
The Liberal convention defeated the Progressives at Marquette while the Conservatives backed Harry Mullins who faces a strong bid from an untried opponent. Mullins is praised for his Westward service and parliamentary impact amid party struggles.
Winnipeg Tribune May 16 notes Colonel Harry Mullins Conservative for Marquette established himself as the most independent speaker in the House. He hinted at a scandal in the Hudson Bay Railway rebuilding while earning rare applause from Liberals and Conservatives during his budget speech.
The passage argues that for the constituency and the west, it is infinitely better during the long Conservative regime now beginning to have representation in the House and party councils by the vigorous personality of the former member.
The Shoal Lake wedding last Tuesday ends with the bride refusing to take the groom’s name and a serious family scandal. The Marquette Conservative Association says neither Liberal nor late Progressive Party rank and file were involved, and that disapproval will be reflected on September 14.
The Newton cup shoot on July 31 faced extreme heat and gusty cross winds. W H Schwalm won by five points over the runner up as Armstrong faltered at 600 yards. President Alex Stewart praised the association’s wartime record and noted 74 members, urging more clubs in the district to contest. Shootings resume after harvest on Nov 6 with possible challenge events.
Auctioneer E J Shipley will sell the farm stock and implement attached to the late H Madill on Tuesday August 10th. Sale to be conducted at the farm located in the area. Terms cash. Sale orderly and well advertised.
The note reports extreme heat accelerating crop maturity and predicting general cutting next week. It lists local election results with Mullins leading, and mentions 10109 votes cast with Stevenson 4084 and Iverach 1665. It also notes forthcoming fair prize results and a new Entrance candidate Florence Bassil from Rochedale.
1925 graduate contact in Winnipeg advertises a portable granary 12x14 with slough roof at Cracknell siding for 40 dollars. Other listings include a McCormack mower and ten foot rake in weekly order, and office stationery services offered by The Banner with envelopes letterheads statements and account forms available by phone.
Prize winners at the Russell Fair are listed with names across many categories. Winners include Mrs Jas McLeod, Mrs Thickett, Mrs McLellan, Mrs R W Ward, Mrs Geo McLeod, and others for breads biscuits cakes and cookies. Adults and children receive top honors in canning, preserved fruits, embroidery, painting and sewing events.
Trustees of Rochedale School invite tenders for caretaking washing and cleaning for the year. Tenders must be received before 14 August. F G Richardson secretary treasurer.
Classified notices include a one foot frost and wood binder for sale via Fred Virnell, a downstairs furnished room to rent through Mrs. M. Coulter, a month house-keeping job sought by a young girl at The Banner Office, a lost white Yorkshire pig with a reward offered, J. A. Rover in Russell listed, and a Banner Bookstore ad offering magazines and good reading with phone number 42.
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