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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
8
Advertisement for "Liver and Kidney Pills" claiming cures for constipation and liver issues. Claims relief for years of ailments with a stated price of 25 cents. Sold by W. Ledingham and various dealers.
In Saskatoon August 13, squatters claim imminent action to occupy unsettled lands near Deukhob and Pomeeternda. They accuse authorities of illegal displacement and vow to resist ejectment while the dispute centers on Canadian land laws and frontier settlement policies.
Advocates say 64 percent alcohol can substitute gasoline at far lower cost, with reports of prices from five to ten cents per gallon in bulk. It powers stoves, lamps, cars, and boats with less odor and danger, suggesting Manitoba and the West could gain. price regulation is urged to curb monopolies.
A strike of 26 000 miners began at Abertily Wales this week. Census officials seek errors in Manitoba returns but no objections have been offered. Ontario reports average apple crop with prices down due to good European yields. CPR shows strong yearly earnings and proposed dividends after expenses.
A deadly collision on the C R R near Chandig features a tragically killed woman. The coroner and jury investigate the incident seeking accountability for those responsible while noting the victim could not swim. The report also notes Manitoba whitefish may become scarce as Lake Winnipeg nears depletion and cites broader lake losses across western Canada.
A thrifty farmer teaches preparedness for sudden illness. Dysentery diarrhoea and cholera morbus may strike any household member, so keep Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for immediate treatment before delay proves fatal. For sale by W Ledingham and dealers everywhere.
Retailer cites advancing season and incoming fall stock as reasons for summer sale reductions. Space must be cleared to prevent carryover into next year and to accommodate new inventory.
Attractive ready to wear girls dresses shown this season in limited lots. Ages 8 to 32 years priced from reg 150 sale 1.10. Six items ages 8 to 12 reg 1.35 sale 1.00. Four items ages 3 to years reg go c sale 65c. Two items ages 3 to years reg 1.90 sale 1.35.
Last week of remnant sale pressures room space as scraps and fabrics are cleared. Flannelettes prints ginghams shirtings tickings towelings cretones muslins and more are offered to reduce inventory this week.
Forty acres of land at St James in the eastern suburbs of Winnipeg sold this week for one thousand dollars per acre.
A sale offer lists ladies neckwear and accessory items including silk bustin embroidered ties and collar sets. Prices range from 7 cents to 2 cents in the described clearance as part of a broad liquidation.
The balance of our stock of white and colored blouses to clear at twenty five percent discount.
Hundreds of yards of wash goods Maslins Chambrays Dimities and fancy silks offered at 38 to 40 cents per yard. Merchandise priced to clear with substantial savings for shoppers.
Colored Torch on Lace items offered in widths from 1 to 3 inches with prices noted. Cross & Blackwell marmalades advertised in 1 lb glasses and 7 lb tins. Robertson's Scotch marmalade shown in gold and silver shred 1 lb glasses priced at two cents.
Canned dried fruits are advancing on day and some lines are off market as buyers seek fresh harvest provisions and lower prices.
A brief trade item lists dried fruits including apricots peaches pit plums prunes figs evaporated and dried apples in a local market notice.
Felt hats offered at a sale intended for harvesters feature bright colors and broad brims. Priced at $1.00 each.
A broad range of men’s work shirts is in stock including moles, black and blue drills, prints and more. Prices are being offered before purchase.
A brief item urges readers to stock up on light weight gray socks offered at 15 cents each. It highlights the price as a good deal and notes the product type without additional details.
A brief ad notes durable men's work pants with good range of motion and tight fit, advertised to wear well at very low prices.
A local grocery circular promotes teas as the best choice for shoppers. The note emphasizes value and quality in the tea selection.
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