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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1926
Page
4
The Campbell Bill restored farmer control over grain destination and terminal elevator shipments. Senator Willoughby of Moose Jaw introduced it as the Senate began consideration. The matter was referred to the Senate as a whole, with a proclamation by the Governor in Council enacting it for one year.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference factions and a common refrain about a colder party swallowing votes. Mentions Agnes and a casual remark about saying the wrong thing, implying voter sentiment and campaign chatter.
The report claims the King government caused at least thirty million dollars in five year revenue losses. It argues the figure could fund the Hudson Bay railway three times in a year and notes widespread unemployment. The text also references the spread of poisoned alcohol and narcotics in wholesale quantities among Canadians.
The document reviews Harry Mullins's parliamentary activity from January to August 1926 focusing on western Canada issues. It lists speeches on western problems, the Hudson Bay Railway, Soldier Settlement, cattle transport, and opposition to certain ship and freight policies, plus private lobbying and committee activity. It also records a public notice by the R M of Shellmouth seeking to pass a road bylaw and inviting landholders to be heard at the September meeting.
S L Head of Winnipeg reports Garnet wheat ripens 16 days earlier than Marquis. He grew Garnet from Dominion Experimental Farm stock, expects 25 to 30 bushels per acre on 3 1/2 acres, and 35 bushels per acre on 106 acres of Marquis. He notes eight rowed heavy wheats and a good Russell district crop overall.
Clergy in the diocese are urged to recite a prayer through Sept. 14 for guidance of voters in selecting fit persons for Parliament. The prayer requests wisdom to promote thy glory and the welfare of the Dominion, ending with a note of Jesus Christ. Also a short notice about McCormack binder twine for sale by C. D. Sparrow.
Notice to creditors invites all claims against the estate of Duncan Campbell Stewart, deceased of Shellmouth Manitoba to be filed with L. C. Boult on or before September 15, 1926. Boulton is the solicitor for the executrix.
For sale at a bargain one 3 h p Fairbanks Morse Co gasoline engine complete and in good working order for 40 dollars. Also a 4 in cylinder pump with piping and jack for 25 dollars. Or both together with a 3 in belt and large wood split pulley for 65 dollars. By order A B Callin Clerk.
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