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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
4
A discussion on quarantine duties urges reporting contagious cases to Health Officer and strict isolation. It criticizes partial restrictions and calls for stronger public responsibility and compliance to protect life under disease laws.
The article reflects on the opening of the year as municipal bodies begin duties and emphasizes the value of Anglo Saxon governance. It urges voters to monitor council members closely, ensure officers act independently, and judge their performance at the polls next year.
In the opening days of the century, statesmen economists and theologians discuss what lies ahead. Canadians share a growing awareness as the era begins and voices weigh future paths.
The speaker compares population growth from the century’s start to now, noting the United States rose from about 500,000 to over 5,000,000 and later to roughly 76,500,000. They urge a forward view toward a possible population near 75,000,000 by century’s end as lands fill and expansion northward continues.
The Shell River council met with full attendance in the Municipal office on Wednesday. Peter McDougall was elected councillor for Ward 2. A by law imposes license fees on peddlers of 5 10 and 20 dollars with penalties for infringement to go to the informer. The clerk is granted four months leave and Andrew S. Wallace acts as deputy. Dr. Wright appointed health officer at 40 dollars yearly. H S Teulon and James Gilchrist to audit accounts. 12 dollars paid for right of way through N W quarter 17 22 29. By law assigns assessor John A. McDougall at 40 dollars salary and to return the role by April 1. Court of Revision to be at Agassippi May 28. Two municipal officer changes: Fred Richardson pound keeper and D T Wilson weed inspector. 50 dollars gopher poison to be sold to resident farmers at cost. Reeve Stewart and Councillor Patterson to arrange repairs to Shellmouth bridge approaches with timber and sand hauled to site.
A long advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women linking it to relief from female ailments and strengthened motherhood. It warns against counterfeit remedies and cites Mrs. Milo Bryant of St Thomas County Georgia praising the product after use. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are also promoted for headaches and general health.
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