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Russell council meetings approve Soldier Settlement aid
The Rural Municipality of Russell held Aug 15 meeting with Reeve in chair and all councillors present. Plans to form a Soldier Settlement Cooperative Committee to aid veterans in taxation and land purchases were approved with Major Young of Winnipeg. A $100 grant to the Manitoba Social Hygiene Association was approved and J L Foster wartime tax relief granted. Rates kept near 1918 levels. Payments to local firms and individuals were recorded, with next meeting set for Sept 26.
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Russell
Major Young
Winnipeg
Mr. Beatey
Manitoba Social
Russell Influenza Hospital
R. O. Walker
Monarch Lumber Co
Jas. Maynes
E. de Balinhard
W. Thom
Reeve