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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1951
Page
2
A columnist argues for universal pensions extending beyond old age, detailing age gaps from 16 to 70 and proposing gradual adoption. It discusses financing through higher taxes, wage adjustments, or even a move to payments in kind, noting political party incentives and the need to maintain employment to support the economy.
The article discusses Britain's Labour Government admitting long term bulk contracts to buy food cheaply. A Labour booklet titled This Cost of Living Business is available in Canada via the Labour Party Transport House London for threepence. Prairie wheat producers may note Britain aims to shield itself from world price movements while still paying lower costs overall.
Mr and Mrs Eric Lee hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Victor Hogg of Vancouver with Mrs Hogg sister to Mrs Lee. Mrs Walter Miller of Hudson Bay Sask is visiting and Mr and Mrs Walter Stainer host. Mrs Gorden Nelson of Dropmore visits with family and friends. Visitors to Regina fair include Oscar Swedberg and Teery. Miss Anna Hogberg and Mrs Elsie Finlay visit mother Ada Hogberg. Edwin Hogberg undergoing operation at Langenburg hospital. Albert Mathias of Brandon spent long weekend with parents. A local couple reportedly joined for the thirty year war joke at year end social.
A miscellany of farm oats from W. McKay Silver Creek, a failed water bore at Pittaway’s depth 189 feet, a water find forty feet from the old wet, and a railway bridge disruption at Harroby. Community reports include United Church activities at Mrs Smellie’s home with WMS and Ladies’ Darling Club members from Binsearth Foxwarren Binscarth Angusville Russell and nearby areas.
In August 1906 strong demand for harvest labor offered 45 to 50 dollars monthly while some men held out for 3 dollars a day. Local houses rise from Rement blocks as J Reinhardt, Pittaway, Milton Setter, and Howard Bligh begin 24x36 and 28x36 builds. Mr Plowman prepares to manufacture blocks.
About thirty fans accompanied the team to Yorkton on Wednesday. Theodore beat them in a tight contest. Three autos driven by W Thom Geo Beamish and N Calvert completed the 170 mile trip without incident.
August 11 1921 report describes a cyclonic storm that damaged crops in Boulton and Northern Silver Creek. Bear Creek rose from a dry bed to a torrent within about forty minutes, marking the heaviest rainfall for the area in years.
Twenty five years ago on August 5 1926 the RM of Russell began graveling hills and roads in the Assiniboine valley north of Harrowby with Ed Wellman in charge. Farewell parties were given for Mr and Mrs A Greig as they move to their new home in York.
Fifteen years ago issue notes Mrs M J Corley turning 92 on August 4 and leading five generations while visiting Silver Beach. A E Leife and Stuart Cusitar caught 16 and 14 pound catfish in the river last week, first weights landed in years.
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