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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
12
Rascell Manitoba reports a weekly Thursday publication from its office on Main Street. Credits show DOOree and Year with Joseph McIntyre listed as publisher in advance.
A long list records first and second prizes across dairy, bread, preserves, and assorted crafts led by Peter Hyde, Mrs J Davidson, Mrs B Dutton, and E Moore. Exhibits include lace, embroidery, crochet, knitting, patchwork quilts, and student work with awards to Arnold Booth, Fiona Scott, and Clara Clee.
A letter urges extending a fair to two days with earlier judging and public viewing to boost gate receipts. It proposes moving livestock judging to the second day, keeping exhibits ready by seven on day one, and opening the hall to the public for two days. The writer backs directors and exhibitors, praising the community’s horse display.
The article quotes J A M Atkins on Manitoba liquor sections permitting private keep of Equor in homes for personal use if not purchased unlawfully. It notes a large C P R strike involving about 19 000 shop workers across blacksmiths carpenters electricians machinists moulders pipefitters storekeepers and helpers, urging railway commission to settle quickly to avoid public disruption as grain moves.
The Canadian Northern railway issues a circular granting free return travel for farmers from the wet to Winnipeg to hire laborers. Farmers must present a fare receipt and a countersigned receipt by J. Golden or Jos. Burke. The offer runs August 12 to September 30. Farm laborers receive a rate of one cent per mile from Winnipeg if signed by the two officials.
A letter criticizes the recent exhibition for lacking business enthusiasm and urges larger merchant displays to boost hall appeal and advertising. The writer advocates showcasing farm implements and machinery and supports external judges while noting prize allocations appeared to favor arts.
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