This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
16
An old advertisement promotes tablets claimed to cure constipation and related ills. It mentions Edwardovitftle and Chamberlain, with a pitch to buy a package for two shillings from W. Ledingham and other dealers. The copy imitates period drug ads with bold claims and price.
The notice warns squatters plan to resist efforts to take over Deoukho bor lands near Borden, Saskatchewan, asserting the Doukhobor settlers may reclaim and farm the property. The message states authorities may act, and any removal attempts could lead to further action as the dispute escalates.
The piece argues denatured alcohol can outperform gasoline as a fuel, noting high efficiency and low odor. It cites German and French use in stoves, lamps, cars, and boats, predicts suitability for Manitoba and the West amid high fuel costs, and urges government price regulation to protect users and curb monopolies.
Reports from Canada note Manitoba census errors remain unchallenged. Ontario apple crop expected average with lower prices due to good European harvest. CPR reports 61669758 gross earnings, 38696446 expenses, 16012216 dividends, 8268082 carried forward. Annie V Davis dies at 30 in West Virginia weighing 720 pounds. coffin size noted. sister weighs over 500 pounds.
A Winnipeg man was killed near Claudelton amid election tensions and a jury regrets the lack of prosecution. A Tribune writer warns lake Winnipeg whitefish may become a luxury as western Canada’s vast lakes face depletion. A Manitoba missionary recounts rapid birth rates in his district, joking about baptisms as families rapidly grow.
A thrift lesson warns that sunny days may end quickly and households should prepare. Dysentery diarrhoea and cholera morbus can strike without warning, so Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should be kept on hand for immediate treatment. Sold by W Ledingham and dealers everywhere.
Store cites advancing season and incoming fall stock as reasons for deep summer clearout. It aims to free space and prevent carryover of goods to next year.
Multiple ready to wear girls dresses offered in a sale. Prices range from 1.10 for ages 8 to 12 and 1.35 for ages 3 to 4, with various reg prices and sizes noted. Details include limited quantities and age ranges.
Last week of remnants sale prompts room clearing this week. Flannelettes prints ginghams shirtings tickings towelings cretones muslins and similar fabrics offered for quick purchase.
Forty acres of land at St James in the eastern suburbs of Winnipeg sold this week at one thousand dollars per acre.
Clear out sale offers women's collar and cuff sets in silk muslin and embroidered ties. Prices as low as 2 cents, with some items up to 7 cents. Featured pieces include fancy silk and muslin neckwear.
The balance of our stock of white and colored blouses is to clear at 25 percent reduction. Limited quantities remain, hurry for best selection in Ladies Summer Blouses.
Hundreds of yards of wash goods including muslins chambrays dimities and fancy sirens offered at reduced prices. Values range 300 to 400 per yard, with clearance at a lower rate.
Lace item described as colored Torchon lace up to three inches wide, priced at 3 to 5 inch 8c, offered as clearing at 1c per yard.
An advertisement promotes Blue Ribbon items including CROSS BLACKWELL MARMALADE in 1 lb glasses and 7 lb tins, ROBERTSON SCOTCH MARMALADE in 1 lb glasses, Blue Ribbon Baking Powder, 5 lb tins, Blue Ribbon Tea and Coffee per pound, Blue Ribbon Spices in small packages, and assorted flavors like Raspberry and Peach.
Market notes show canned and dried fruits advancing with some lines off market. Shoppers are urged to buy harvest supplies and save money as prices shift in the current period.
A readable OCR fragment lists dried fruit types including apricots peaches pit plums prunes figs dates raisins and evaporated and dried apples. The item reads like a catalog snippet or grocery list from a historical page.
Our inventory includes moles, black and blue drills, prints and more in men s work shirts. Check prices now before you buy for best value and selection.
A reader promotion urges stocking lightweight gray socks for 15 cents each. The item highlights a budget option for everyday wear and hints at a simple value choice.
Felt hats offered in bright colors with broad rims at price one dollar. Targeted to harvesters, promoting a straightforward bargain.
The notice highlights durable go worn materials and strong wearability. It emphasizes very low prices and good range for men’s working pants.
Local shop promotes its teas as the best option for groceries but the text is a promotional snippet with unclear details about products or prices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.