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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
8
Editor notes a schoolbook sermon on nations gratitude from Scotland about a hundred years past. It urges honoring heroes by monuments inscribed with names, praising the bravery that preserved liberty and spread blessings, and calls for lasting memory of the brave via tangible memorials.
The local league opens with a Wednesday game drawing many fans. Big 6 led 64 at final bell in a tight contest, with captains listed: Rustlers W Ledingham, Pirates W Clee, Farmers H Madiil, Big 6 T W Tod. Remaining dates includeRustlers facing Big 6 December 20 and January 25. Pirates vs Farmer December 27 and February 3. Rustlers vs Pirates December 3 and February 8. Big 6 vs Farmers January 7? and February 15. Rustlers vs Farmers January 11 and February 24. Big 6 vs Pirates January 18 and March 3.
Mary Elizabeth Lyon daughter of J Thos Lyon of Russell married Alvie B Callin son of A B Callin of Russell at St James Church Winnipeg on Saturday December 11. Rev Telfer officiated. Bride wore white charmeuse satin with georgette overdraw and orange blossom wreath. Maid of honor Doris Richardson and other attendants wore white. Groom and family connected to Russell.
The lodge held a lively Tuesday meeting on December 14 with three new members initiated into the Red Rose Degree. Officers elected for 1921 include W. President A H Leech and Chap Rev F H Davenport, among others, followed by a pleasant lunch.
The luxury tax was abolished by an order in council on Saturday and will cease to operate from tomorrow. The exemption list includes spir ituous and alcoholic liquors medical wine proprietary preparations fortified beverages and several consumer goods. The sales tax remains in force.
Ottawa explains an order in council abolishing the automobile excise taxes previously levied on cars. A 15 percent tax applies to passenger cars retailing up to 3000 dollars and 20 percent on those above 3000 dollars. No refunds for cars already in dealers hands. The 1 percent sales tax remains in force.
Manitoba to conduct a provincial survey starting January 4 in Deloraine and expanding to Melita Lyleton and Waskada with Prof. John Bracken in charge. Attending officials include J H Beans Prof T J Harrison and Prof W C McKillian. F A Shaw may attend. Aim is accurate district data for immigrant knowledge.
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