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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
12
A census bureau bulletin on Manitoba agriculture showcases gains in occupied and improved lands, wheat area, farm values, and livestock across 1891 to 1911. The writer critiques urban growth, urges scrutiny of fragmented articles, and questions protectionism versus free trade in food, urging prudent publishing.
H P Barrett of Shellmouth responds to a correspondent in the Banner letter pages. He contends baptism is tied to salvation and cites Saint John, Matthew, Acts, and other passages to defend infant baptism and church practice while criticizing the anonymity of the writer. He ends with an apology for length.
An English reader writes to The Banner accusing last week's Living Conditions in Great Britain article of inaccuracy and suggests the paper repeatedly leans toward protectionist views, urging more balanced coverage for Western farmers.
Construction on the C N R Yorkton Wroxton branch resumed with three gangs finishing the grade and preparing for steel laying. The line aims to reach Yorkton and extend 25 miles west, with sections near Wroxton nearly complete and work expected to move part of this year’s crop.
Canadians and Americans joined in a daylong celebration at Fort Erie to mark a century of peace. The event featured speeches by M W M. German KC MP and others, a model bridge exhibit, fireworks, sports, and a crowd over forty thousand.
The article outlines three futurity races for 1913 foals to be run in 1916 with entry schedules. Nominations require payments through 1915 and a starting fee for 1916. guaranteed purses are 1900 for trotters, 1000 for pacers, and 100 for runners. Harness horses compete best two in three. runners run 1 1/6 miles. Also notes John H Mears' 36 day globe tour and talks of adding motion pictures to ocean voyages.
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