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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
2
The Russell Banner published in Russell Manitoba announces subscription at 150 dollars per year in advance. Editor and Publisher EB Cecil Sanderson is identified as the head of the weekly newspaper.
A commentary on democracy's tolerance for inconsistency versus fascist or communist systems, noting voters rebuke overreach by leaders. Observes Canadian federal provincial and municipal voting behavior, party loyalties, and the difficulty of aligning policy across levels. Concludes totalitarianism is ill fitting to Canadian thought.
A vintage guide urges appetites to be influenced by colour as well as taste. It offers a Canadian Finnan Haddie recipe with tomato cheese sauce and butter broiled fish, plus suggested accompaniments like green beans or peas. Also shared is a quick luncheon idea with sardines on toast and hot cocoa for kids.
Exports of dressed poultry to the United Kingdom for Christmas were nearly the same as last year, but the net return fell by about a penny and a half per pound due to the weaker pound. Manitoba cooperative producers boosted by exporting a proud pack, yet unstable exchange rates hinder ongoing gains and reflect broader policy impact.
A January 3 1939 Shellmouth council meeting with all members present adopted last minutes and appointed officers for 1939 across four wards plus fire guardians and key staff. They approved bylaws 560 and 561 pensions for the blind and finances including rents for river land and sub divisions, plus payments to local services and a final adjournment.
In Rome Premier Chamberlain and Lord Halifax meet Mussolini to discuss wartime diplomacy while communiques report insurgent victories in the east and government gains in the west, reflecting pressure fronts across Spain.
The 1938 report shows Canada National Railways cutting expenses despite lower revenues, yet ending with a stabilizing quarter and signs of recovery. New equipment includes steel box cars, air conditioned cars, sleeping cars, and diesel locomotives. A Quebec Northern branch line to Rouyn Noranda opened, with Montreal terminals projects to resume. Trans-Canada Air Lines and West Indies steamships revenue rise as expansion plans target early 1939.
The committee arranging the royal visit to Winnipeg in May is overwhelmed with numerous suggestions for the entertainment program.
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