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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
1
A poem dated August 1 1900 from Silver Creek mourns a young Canadian boy who died in battle in South Africa. It honors his brave march from home to defend the flag and notes his name will be enrolled with the nation's braves. The piece references Colonel Borden and the fighting abroad.
A quiet S S picnic at Bin scarth on Friday August 3 featured children’s day activities, a well patronized women run booth raising funds for the India Famine Fund, and a lively baseball game for Juniors. A runaway pony and a tree observation sermon closed the event with hopeful remarks for future improvements.
Russell and surrounding communities see a busy week with W. H. Mullins and business visitors from Winnipeg. Wheat prospects, fairs, and municipal notices color the period as Miss McDonagh and S. W. Hill gain praise for performances.
Railway men visit Millwood and both boarding houses are crowded after a quiet fortnight. Farmers begin hay shipments and several grain fields look promising. Two infant sons of G A Davenport and H V Bailey were baptised at church. Local disorder from illicit drinking draws concern. Rev J McKay praised for Foreign Missions sermon. G Lightheart Sr recovering from leg injury. A letter from Pte Herbert Walker R C R in Cape Town was received.
The August crop bulletin issued by the local government estimates wheat production at 11,000,000 bushels. The report provides a statewide indication of crop prospects and farm yields for the season.
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