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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
2
The Banner dated Thursday December 11 1924 from Russell announces its weekly issue price at $2.00 per year outside Canada and notes the publisher Joseph McIntyre.
The White Gt service at Union Church on Sunday December 21 includes music drama and tableaux with a Sunday School gift presentation for city children in need. The Legend of Cathay is presented with a narrative of Kublah Khan and a White Feast in a white palace.
The fragment describes poor people receiving white gar ments and rice as gifts and notes they do not care for more than white items. It mentions the King’s birthday being keenly observed by the people.
A Neepawa guest Mr. R J Drysdale spoke at the Union Church basement on coopering farmers to gain full benefits. He cited acts and agreements improving grain handling and pricing and urged widespread organization to counter railway and grain-trade power. The meeting endorsed Wheat Pool handling of grain next year and closed with musical interludes and thanks to Drysdale and the church.
The article discusses economical concentrate use for calves and steers, recommending 0.5 to 0.75 pounds per 100 pounds live weight when roughage is quality and abundant. It notes grain quantities rise as cattle gain, with oats and barley as a safe mix though pricier than wheat by products, and suggests wheat screenings with bran if grain prices are high. It also warns about market speculation affecting cattle prices at sale time.
The Animal Husbandry Department of the Manitoba Agricultural College in Winnipeg will gladly answer inquiries on livestock problems.
A quick Mexican style baked rice dish is described as a nourishing substitute for potatoes. It uses rice boiled in salted water, tomato juice, chopped green pepper, and pimento baked in a buttered enamelware dish for about thirty minutes, served hot.
A hearty Breton soup recipe uses four large onions and two carrots sautéed in butter until browned. Add sugar and salt, then a quart of water and simmer two hours, replenishing water as needed. Serve with a slice of bread on each plate.
A Christmas confection from New Orleans offers a toothsome wholesome treat for children. Steam the figs until tender, cool, and fill with a chopped stuffing of nuts and candied fruits. Dip in unsweetened chocolate to keep the figs moist and soft for a long time.
Physical Culture Magazine cites several authorities warning bobbed hair will cause baldness. They argue hair oils disperse when cut and men suffer faster hair loss from frequent trims and tight hats. Some women abandon bobbing and resume growing hair to retain oil and fullness.
Music teacher Mrs R T Ricou of T C L advertises thoroughly qualified pianoforte instruction. Special attention to beginners, moderate term. Phone 166 Russell.
Miss V M Berrington RN, a graduate of St Franc is Hospital, 1923 A note records her training and credentialing as a nurse in the local medical community.
Open Monday each week details a painter and declarator James Allison Glen with access to a Fox Warren office space that is open every Monday for public visits or services.
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