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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from The Banner appears to be an advertisement or publication notice. It references broadcasts or public notices with unclear wording and a four year term in advance. The readable elements suggest a local Manitoba publicities page or reseller listing with missing details.
A Montreal piece laments global war horrors from the Titanic sinking to sustained battles and civilian suffering. It argues war disrupts farms, workers lose wages, milk and food chaos hit families, while farmers could rise if labor shifts to agriculture and profits justify farming.
The budget outlines a 68.5 million dollar shortfall after existing revenue, with 25 million raised by borrowing and 21.5 million via further borrowing. Excise duties rise on malt liquor, spirits, cigars, tobacco and sugar, plus higher alcohol and tea rates. British preference of one third will apply to increases. Tariff changes take effect August 7.
Stock raisers and ranchers urge the governments of the three prairie provinces to issue an order in council prohibiting straw burning during threshing. With a light hay crop and oats likely to rise, straw could become valuable feed next spring and burning it would waste funds as harvest progresses.
Toy manufacturing in Canada and the United States will gain urgency due to Europe war disruptions. Germany, previously the main supplier, accounted for about 579 547 dollars of 1 037 137 dollars in Canadian imports, with the United States supplying 293 853 dollars. Cheaper toys and mouth organs may face shortages next Christmas as German sources dwindle.
Despatches from Vancouver report a rumor that a German warship called for coal at Prince Rupert. Eaton offers 190000 dollars for Vickers guns for the Canadian expeditionary force and rents his yacht and wireless station for government use. Japan declares war on Germany and readies forces around Kiaochow. Interior halts homestead cancellations to aid harvest and mobilization.
Reports say acute diplomatic tension between Austria and Italy over allied fleets with war expected. Senator Miller pledges Australia’s sacrifice for the empire. South African war relief funds see 78000 transferred from Canada. Servians push Austrian forces while Vienna notes Drina operations abandoned. Russian despatches claim east Prussian victories under Grand Duke Nicholas. Princess Patricia presents colours to the regiment named in her honor. Ottawa women urge buying Canadian made goods to curb unemployment. Canada’s war session closes with patriots and faith in the army.
Farmers are urged to view war prices as a political tool to divert attention from grievances. They are encouraged to anticipate large gains unless war persists, risking a serious drop in food production next year.
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