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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
1
The government, after full consultation, passes a net profits tax order in council set at two percent on provincial business net income. It applies to all persons partnerships corporations and companies in the province with returns due for 1920 or the firm year ending between August 1 1920 and July 31 1921.
An order-in-council directs that the department actions be kept secret and names the person responsible for making the return according to the Free Press report.
Sunday reports summarize Lloyd George's proposal to Ireland offering full dominion rights and self rule over finance taxation and internal affairs while Britain retains seas air and communications control. Ulster powers remain, with debt sharing and no trade barriers, signaling a firm yet negotiable stance to Dublin through Eamon de Valera.
A 150 pound man is said to contain about 3 500 cubic feet of gas including oxygen hydrogen and nitrogen valued at nearly 4 59 for lighting. The body holds fat for a 15 pound candle and carbon for arc lights or 180 dozen pencils, plus iron for a strong container and 54 ounces of phosphorus.
A reflective musing contrasts the raw material and limits of human creation with a sweeping, ironic critique of how society labels and judges individuals. It sketches a grim panorama of human worth tied to wealth, politics, religion, and social standing, ending with a cynical view of affection and scorn.
The Manitoba department of agriculture bought the Clydesdale stallion First Principal from Ben Findlayson of Brandon for about 5000 dollars. Bred by R. MacKay, the horse was foaled in 1916 and may stand at the agricultural college for demonstrations this winter and as a stud next spring. A committee from the Manitoba Clydesdale association may select mares to be served. Further pedigree details will be in an upcoming Farmers' Forum Free Press.
The entry lists services at 11 am Morning Prayer and 7 pm Eremsong for the 14th Sunday after Trinity. It notes next Sunday’s services under the charge of Mr W CG, Lucton of SheUmouth parish and mentions the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada meeting in Toronto in October with church tech occupying an important role in deliberations.
The death occurred on Monday of Mr. William Cusitar of Brightside after a illness of over a year. He came to the district in 1882 from Portage la Prairie and his family originally settled in Washington State. Survived by his mother Mrs. W. Wilson wife five sisters and brothers two daughters and four sons. Funeral held at Russell cemetery with Rev. E Johnson officiating and a large gathering noted. Pallbearers named W J Doig George Reamish Y J Attwood Rei Rea Jr E Boulton George McDonald.
The school resumes on September 1 with high attendance hoped to start the new year well. Departmental and Midsummer exam results are promising, with 57 pupils sat, 50 successful, 5 honors, and 1 first-class. many on track to clear pending subjects and advance in new work.
The Banner reports R H Bartholomew and daughters Muriel and Gertrude visiting Sunnyside Farm after nine years away. Mrs Spriggs hosts with Gladys Smites assisting. Local residents including Garnett and wife of Shellmouth attend. Professor Miller brings a gas wagon. Willie Stewart and Buick contribute autos. The Bartholomews depart Friday for Victoria B C.
Shellmouth hosts Holy Communion at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dropmore holds Sunday School at 2.30 p.m. Rochedale conducts Holy Communion at 7.00 p.m. This service schedule outlines the Anglican worship times for the day.
The NeePawa Press urges strict enforcement of noxious weed laws across municipalities. It condemns leniency, warns renters and ratepayers, and calls for vigilant action by weed inspectors, reeves, and councillors to curb weed spread and uphold public duty.
Farmers in the United States create a 100 million 660 thousand dollar corporation to market grain directly and cut out middlemen. The Wheat Pit on the Chicago Board of Trade allegedly controls vast futures volume far beyond world production, with only a fraction available for delivery. The plan argues that reducing commissions would narrow the producer consumer spread and cut costs, with Canada urged to follow suit.
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