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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
3
The Banner explains ready prints as pre printed material from publishers in Canada to boost content. It notes several ready print concerns in Canada and contrasts them with The Banner which remains fully home set with all type created locally and profits stay in the locality.
Reported fighting near Buller’s camp with nine Boers killed and six wagons captured after heavy gunfire. Heat and fever afflict Ladysmith garrison while trenches and a tramway from Frere aid gun transport. Harmsworth donates £1000 to Canada contingent. Manitoba members gather in Winnipeg. Col Patr rumored to join Buller’s staff.
Signs of movement around Chieveley camp hint at a new push toward Colenso Boer entrenchments. Speculation centers on General Buller’s reinforcements and the strength of a frontal attack. General White recovers in Ladysmith as Boer shelling increases casualties. Mafeking and Kimberley report bold sorties and ongoing rumors.
The managers invite applicants with careful training for the farm home at Russell. Older boys stay one year at the Farm Home in Russell where they learn general farm work and practical instruction. Distribution homes in Winnipeg place boys to the Residence Superintendent Pacific Avenue Winnipeg for older boys with farm experience.
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