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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
1
The piece notes a turning point in Canadian life as polls close next Monday night except votes on Tuesday. It highlights a surge of campaign literature, public meetings, and a possible shift in power among Liberals Conservatives and the rise of the Progressive Party. It questions farmer support and reports efforts to split the vote, with ballot counts awaited Tuesday.
Community notices report on a cancelled All Star Trio dance at short notice. Miss M A Wheatley returns home to Birtle after visiting friends. Christmas shopping begins with California Perfume Co. gifts. Wedding of Margaret Black and Clarence Locke held at the manse with reception and plans to honeymoon in Winnipeg.
A reader defends a previous Angusville article denying Dyer involvement and argues against war in Canada. The letter praises disarmament and criticizes foreign entanglements while urging Harding to push pacific policies. Local events include a Ferguson Hall show, and Mrs. Smith's lecture on Jean Valjean for the Ladies Aid.
The town reports a frozen car and coal shortages as farmers stock up for winter. Mr Joe Smith and family move to Rainy River district while Stewart Blain's house is relocated to a farm near Marchwell. Service at Trinity Church Sunday includes a children’s address “Thou God seest me.”
Town authorities allow school to use the rink on Wednesdays 4 00 to 5 00 and Saturdays 1 00 to 2 00 for hockey. The senior boys elected J Maher as captain and H DuPre as vice captain with G Slack and J Hill named to the committee. Practice begins now. Juniors will use the rink on Saturdays and elect their officers.
November attendance remained satisfactory despite bad weather. Kindergarten under Miss Campbell grew to over 40, signaling strong prospects. High School progress is led by Grade XI with Adelaide Stevens and Wilfred Morris, Grade X with Norma Minshull and Phillis Ricou, and Grade IX with Maria Morgan.
Cold weather postpones last week bazaar. Congregation to be asked for a special collection for the UWF A liberal collection is requested. UWF annual meeting planned next week to hear reports and elect officers. Mission Band meeting Friday afternoon seeks strong adult turnout to support missions.
The 2nd Sunday in Advent features a 7 p.m. Evensong and sermon with the Litany after the service during Advent. The Women’s Auxiliary thank contributors for last Saturday’s tea, realizing net proceeds near $35. The next W. A. meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Mrs. Bell’s home.
A long list of corrections and additions to previous subscription items and electors notes is issued. Updates include misreads of names and amounts, forthcoming municipal nominations, election details, and local society meetings plus notices of sales, concerts, and community events with several residents relocating or renting properties.
A turkey shoot is planned at the farm of Joseph T. Shipn located at N.E. 16-23-29 on Thursday December 8 at 1 p.m. Participants and spectators are invited to attend.
Elevators will be shut Tuesday December 6th in observance of Election Day. City officials issued the closure to prevent congestion and ensure safety during voting hours.
The W. A. will hold a State of Work and serve afternoon to 25c. at Mrs. Langford's home on Election Day December 6 from 2 to 5 30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
A letter to The Banner editor dated November 30 1921 seeks readers help to confirm the date of death for soldier Richard River Wallace Sherritt killed in the Great War. The writer Gilbert A. Cope asks for any reader-supplied particulars to complete his list.
Campaign notes list Hon T A Crerar with meetings in Foxwarren Binsearth Anzusville and Russell including Monday sessions. Also shows Stubbs booked for Rossburn Russell Foxwarren St Lazere and Birth with Gen Dver planning a Russell gathering Friday evening.
Ratepayers meet at the Municipal Office Russell on Wednesday December 7 1921 to nominate candidates for Reeve and Councillors for 1922 Official notice from W Thoms etc. Officer.
Municipal audit covers January 1 to October 31 1921 for the Town of Russell. Document presents financial position receipts and expenditures with a formal statement of accountability and compliance under the Municipal Audit Act. The report records revenues from taxes grants and other sources and disbursements across departments.
A. B. Callin, Clerk, submits the department receipts respectfully for the record.
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