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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
4
The Quebec election results applaud a Liberal triumph amid debate over Premier Parent and Laurier on Nov. 7. The writer argues parliaments should serve fixed terms, with elections scheduled after the natural term ends, to avoid opportunistic date setting and wasteful costs.
Council election calm yet signs of change. Local happenings include horses losing mares, a mare in a well at Russell, Will Smith renting a farm in Ontario, sale of bicycles to Stanberry and S Murray, S Murray planning a move to Dauphin for banking work, S Angus recovering from illness after Winnipeg hospital care, Moffat visiting from New York, and Robert Blackstock arriving from Montreal to study for the bar.
The social held here last Friday evening attracted a large number of young people from the community. It proved to be a successful event with lively participation and enjoyable activities.
Local items recount visits by Mr. and Mrs. Keating and Mr. McKenzie's upcoming move to Brussels Ontario. A lively account recalls a social gathering at Mr. Stewart’s with a playful tale of a “bean protector” shawl incident. Comments on Pete Crerar pursuing business studies in Stratford follow, plus song lyrics and local humor. Oregon liquor license idea mentioned with annual $5 fee and semiannual publication of license holders.
Silver Creek and Russell attended a well received program where dialogues and readings drew a large audience. The evening netted 27.65 to help pay the new church debt. Andrew Davidson secured the wood contract for the schoolhouse. H McLaughlin will teach next year. Alf Ryans resumes poultry business with plans to ship large quantities of hens to the metropolis this winter.
Trade reports this week show fair satisfactory activity across lines of goods with strong November retail results in the city. Weather has been mild, boosting sales, while country produce receipts rise and farmers increase poultry and egg output. Grain movement slows as navigation ends. wheat prices stay high in Manitoba and millers push for profits amid export pressures. Bank clearings rise modestly versus last week but lag last year. November totals fall short of 1898. Commercial indicates civic government to be established in the new South African colonies.
A fragmented ad style notice touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures for female illness and biliousness. It references women’s health, medical authority, and treatments, with vague mentions of procedures and supposed benefits to health and regularity.
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