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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
2
The Russell Banner outlines a subscription drive proposing a $1,500 advance for multi-year access with strong emphasis on sustaining local reporting and long-term reader support. CBCIL Sanderson is cited in connection with the initiative.
A fragmented Canadian college guidance piece urges students to balance self confidence with self discipline, limit extracurriculars, and pursue intellectual growth. It counsels active listening, one-sided note taking, and extensive reading to develop critical evaluation, while warning that too much freedom can threaten opportunities.
The document notes falling crested wheat grass seed prices and reports Dominion Experimental Farm Brandon and Melita results showing thicker stands from fall sowing. It outlines two optimal fall periods, early September and late October, with fall seedling advantages and methods, recommends 18 to 20 pounds per acre for pastures, and warns weed control and a no-seed crop next year. It ends with a regional political note about Romania.
A September to December policy authorized by James G. Gardiner provides three editions for Eastern Canada Prairie Provinces and British Columbia. It covers refundable one way travel expenses for farmers and agents who buy feeder cattle and lambs, with sale options in Saskatoon Williams Lake Moose Jaw and Prairie stockyards. Details available from Dominion Agriculture offices Calgary Ottawa and regional sheep associations.
The Civil Service Commission at Ottawa recruits for a wide range of positions from editor to entomologist and test pilot to seamstress. It selects examination forms, from written to oral or practical tests, and sometimes relies on application reviews and references to rank merit for assignment from the eligible list.
The Farm Security Administration plans health coverage funded by borrower contributions and trustee investments. Participation costs vary by locality, typically 15 to 30 dollars per family annually, with loans adjustable to enable participation. Funds cover hospitalization and emergencies upfront, then monthly allotments are distributed, a system praised by the Medical Society of Nova Scotia and Dr. B C Williams for promoting preventive medicine and reasonable costs.
The CHURCH notes Sept 3 1939 service schedule with 11 am Holy Communion for the 13th Sunday after Trinity. Harvest Thanksgiving planned for Sept 17 with offerings of grain and vegetables to be left in the church porch by Sept 16.
Prayer meeting announced for Wednesday at Sunday school with a Sunday service at 11 am. Evangelistic service follows at 2 30 pm led by Evangelist MC Wilson.
Under the Real Property Act a mortgage power of sale will be exercised at the Grand Central Hotel Russell Manitoba on Saturday September 2 1939 at 2 30 PM. The SW quarter of Section 36 Township 22 Range 28 WPM except Right of Way and Station Grounds of the Manitoba and North Western Railway and the North Western boundary area. Approximately 75 acres under cultivation and no buildings. Reserve bid of 20 percent cash. balance per terms at sale. For terms contact Thorvaldson & Eggertson Winnipeg Manitoba Vendors’ Lellers.
Public opinion shifts toward health insurance and affordable medical care for low income groups. States consider methods to fund care for farm families, with state medical associations and the Farm Security Administration collaborating. Over 112,000 low income farm families in 22 states receive medically affordable aid as part of rehabilitation efforts. Good health improves credit risk for lean families.
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