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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
4
A fragmented newspaper brief appears to announce a weekly publication from the office at Main and J in Russell Manitoba. The garbled text references a printer or publisher name and a regular Thursday release, with unclear names or dates.
A long August 1913 letter from Harry P. Barrett attacks Binscarth’s religious arguments on baptism and grace, urging focus on scripture. The piece shifts to a Canada China opium row, noting Britain’s naval pressure on China to import Indian opium, and Ottawa’s naval stance tied to imperial schemes and missionary funds.
The Toronto Weekly Sun questions abolishing Sunday but argues it is not a man made institution. It warns against abusing the day and notes Sunday has shifted since 20 to 30 years ago as pleasure seeking grows with more entertainment options and joy rides.
A letter from E A Drovenr of The Heath Millwood Aug 20 argues that only current year work should enter, requests exclusion of bought items, and proposes a separate class for older paintings without prizes to avoid disputes among ladies entries in the Russell Show.
A delegate from the Chinese National Opium Prohibition Union recently traveled to England to discuss anti opium efforts with British officials and to promote coordinated action against the opium trade. The visit aims to strengthen international cooperation and public health measures.
The Imperator, at 919 feet long and 98 feet beam, with 50 000 tonnage, nine decks and capacity for over 5 000 passengers, features inner hull safety, 36 watertight compartments, two motor boats and 83 lifeboats. A Panama question will go to the Hague for arbitration. Britain and Canada press claims. A 35 mile telephone cable links Vancouver with Vancouver Island, costing over $100 000, weighing over 560 000 pounds, laid deep in the Gulf of Georgia and adjusted to save customs duties. A Spanish islet cable will connect Victoria and Vancouver via the new line.
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