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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
8
The new French ministry imposes authorization for all schools, aiming to regulate religious education. Across the country, many elementary schools faced closure as authorities push for compliance, with education still compulsory for all children. Expect openings to resume in autumn as the system adapts to the law and school capacity limits.
Dr Gordon Bell leads investigation into Swamp fever a mysterious horse disease spreading through Manitoba and the Territories. Trials use blood tests and antimicrobials though no cure exists. Isolating a bacillus may reveal transmission and feed water vectors as researchers press for authoritative results.
The Rural Municipality of Russell meets at Russell on Friday August 22 1902 with full council present. The Bennett tax offer for S W 4 621 29 is accepted. A by law levying the current year's rate is passed. Numerous accounts are approved for payment including Cranwell & Ferguson and James Muir. The council adjourns to meet again September 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Ducks and chickens are plentiful this season as haying moves slowly. Mr. Chapman travels to Hamiota to fetch his binder while Mr. Lammth and his son head to Crandall for fall work. Jos Davis began oat harvest and J. Moore harvested barley. Wheat cutting slated to start around the 27th as binders finish four fields.
The Rev. Horace F. Mewitt will preach next Sunday at 3 30 in the Methodist church with the subject Fishers of Men. The Weekly Devotional Meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7 30 and next Thursday a short Bible aid is planned on St Pauls Epistle to the Philippians. A hearty welcome is extended to all.
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