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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
7
Dr Anthony and solicitor Wakeman discuss a mysterious death at Castleming Hall. Marie Hide the truth about Miss de Rocheforts as a detective is whispered and a possible burglar weapon is raised. The dead sister’s fate and an inquest loom.
A dead girl lies in Mr Wakeman's drawing room after a fire. A lookalike corpse, Miss de Rochefort, is found to be alive only until the examination reveals the sister’s death stemmed from a fatal blow to the temple. The inquest is set for Friday.
The first car of wool this season from Southern Alberta comes from a Magrath farmer and is described as one of the province’s best samples. Manitoba has also shipped a car recently, with wool already received from 181 farmers at the government clearing station. Wool is being sorted and graded, then forwarded east. Manitoba's clip is now about 300 000 pounds, 50 000 more than first estimated and higher than last year. The official grader calls the wool a fair sample with uniformly strong staple.
Adam Bull 87, Scarboro’s oldest Canadian born resident, relays a church lore at St. Andrew's centennial. During intermission between services there was a light lunch of bread and cheese by a spring with spring water. A hot summer sparked debate over buying a barrel of beer with church funds for adjacent David Thompson house. outcome uncertain.
A farmer consoles Hiram over news that his wife Sarah has been sent to an insane asylum. He marvels that she could go crazy after twenty years indoors, prompting a rare domestic confession between neighbors.
A sharp quip frames the profiteer as a man more bent on taking his share than giving to others. The remark contrasts self enrichment with generosity, highlighting a cynical view of business morality.
Saskatchewan launches multiple dairy contests for creameries and farmers milking at least five cows. Prizes honor butterfat yield, all-round creamery management, and yearly butter quality. winners advance to inter provincial events with Alberta and Manitoba.
The Argo naut notes seven Frenchmen on trial in Paris for espionage defend themselves as journalists but show no ability to write. A practical newspaper man quips that description fits a journalist.
The account praises Royal Air Force efficiency and relentless bombing against German targets. It notes fifteen tons dropped when weather allowed, pilots waiting in hangars for sky breaks, and rapid successive raids. Photographs depict Bruges harbor and munitions works as proof of continued air offensives and swift resupply missions.
The London Times argues that postwar Germany must face a lasting economic ban before any alliance contact is possible. It warns that no return to prewar status will occur and emphasizes continuing sanctions until Germany renounces militarism, fiscal terror, and dominance. The piece frames Allied goals for a regenerate Germany within a league of nations with strict economic penalties.
Four aircraft named Winnipeg Toronto Montreal and Edmonton were donated by James Carruthers Montreal grain dealer. The machines were inspected recently by the Governor General.
The War Department announces the airplane service will require all castor oil for lubrication and the public resolves to surrender their share to the government.
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