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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
4
In a New York office building, eighteen civil engineers watch a window washer strapped to a scaffold. A curious draftman asks what the worker knows, and the crowd debates whether a laborer deserves more respect or pay for risky work. The elder draftsman notes the worker’s sacrifice, while others resist equal treatment.
The King government will assemble in January for business with a house majority over all other groups. The Liberal win in West Hastings by election shifted the balance to Lib 117, Progressive 62, Conservatives 51, Labor independent 2.
Tender call says green split and piled material at Lockerby School must be delivered before March 2, 1975. Tenders close January 10, 1975. P. R. McDonald secretary-treasurer Inglis.
Town of Russell informs taxpayers that taxes will be received at par up to December 29 1924. By order A B Callin secretary.
John McKay of Angusville Manitoba formerly served as agency head for Excelsior Life Insurance Company. He has no authority to do business or represent the company in any capacity. The company declines responsibility for any acts or transactions he conducted after termination of his contract. Co. D. Burnham, Provincial Manager.
Canadian National Agricultural Department officials hail the Boys and Girls Swine Clubs for boosting high standard bacon hog production. About 25 clubs with 700 members produced over 1,500 hogs. 30-70% of carloads graded as select bacon. Winners earned a trip to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Homestead and soldier grants in four western provinces reached 592,480 acres through October, with 3,151 total homesteads and 1,553 soldier grants. A sugar merchant jailed for prepaid orders gone unpaid. Presbyterian congregations urged to vote on joining United Church. Yearling steer for sale and wood sawing ads noted.
The Ottawa Citizen notes employees paid 15 529 000 in income tax while farmers paid 473 000 and manufacturers 870 000. The piece argues tax figures mislead, due to wage suppression and market losses, leaving farmers and manufacturers with little tax liability and creating economic strain.
Canadian National announces a reduced schedule between Winnipeg and Toronto. The Winnipeg departure is 5 30 p.m. arriving Toronto 7 20 a.m. and the Toronto to Winnipeg service leaves 8 45 p.m. arriving 8 45 a.m. on the second day. The service now covers 37 hours with same equipment including express coaches and sleepers.
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