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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
2
The Russell Banner is published every Thursday in Russell Manitoba, serving as the local newspaper for the community with weekly news, notices, and announcements.
The piece urges compulsory training for able bodied men up to 40 starting October 1 and proposes Russell Agricultural Society lead a concrete plan. It suggests using agricultural grounds and existing buildings to house about 76 men, with sleeping and dining quarters, and calls a meeting with town and rural councils, veterans groups, and the chamber to act immediately. It cites benefits for government and town, including cost savings and a potential monthly revenue boost near 10 000 dollars.
The text contrasts democratic and totalitarian war methods, defending democracy as personal freedom. It argues state direction risks enslavement, while democracy leverages individual choice, training, and rewards. It links national manpower mobilization to early victory, noting national registration opens August 19.
Rural Municipality of Sheil mouth meeting at Dropmore on August 3 1941 with all councillors present adopts previous minutes. Sells S W 7 24 28 to Oscar Johnson for 100 dollars 40 percent cash balance in two annual installments with six percent interest. Sells SE 34 23 29 to Annie Ferris for 257 dollars 40 percent cash balance in three annual installments. Grants Jack Ferris a 1940 day permit for SE 21 23 29 for five dollars. Reads By laws 73 and 679 once. Grants 30 dollars to the Canadian Institute for the Blind. Secretary treasurer authorized to pay listed accounts.
Public auction to be held at Hotel Douglas Rossburn Manitoba on August 29 1940 at noon. Will offer South half of section 13 township 21 range 25 and SW quarter of section 18 township 21 range 24 west of meridian with 170 cultivable acres and buildings including frame shanty two storey stable granaries and a dug well river runs through property. 20 percent cash balance per sale terms with reserve bid and taxes since January 1 1940. For details contact Colwill & Newman Vendor's Solicitors Portage la Prairie Man.
A RAF pilot shares experiences of a northern incident where equipment was lost and only an old uniform remained. He notes the difficulty of recovery and observes that few men were lost, but significant losses occurred in another area.
Aid Society payment to Geo Schmidt and others totaling several hundred dollars for services and goods including advertising, insulin, repairs, posts, stamps, and notices. District Registrar, Richardson Co., and Town of Russell listed among payees. Council approves indemnities and adjourns as stated by Sec.-Treas. B. Bradley-Hunt.
The Busy Bees gathered at Mrs Swainsons home with 15 members present. The president led in a ritual to open the meeting. Minutes from the last meeting were approved. Several items of business were discussed and a gift was given to a member moving away. The meeting ended with God Save the King and a dainty lunch. The next gathering will be at Mrs B Seeback’s home.
New Brunswick contributed 1275709 in 1939 while Nova Scotia shows 1691705.66 and Ontario shows 9576021.04. Quebec recorded 6470 with a large overall total of 53099804.9, reflecting provincial government finance figures for that year.
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