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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
2
Col. H. A. Mullins, Manitoba cattle raiser, urges ending Canadian cattle embargo to Britain. He notes Western Canada shipped over 65 million dollars in cattle last year, calling for fair treatment to unlock broader producing power and stabilize the nation’s agriculture.
Germany's flat purse at the Allied Nations conference highlights futility in demanding original reparation payments. A French Commission report celebrates France’s revival with reopened factories, resumed agriculture, mined output, a revived merchant marine, and foreign trade, signaling a fifty year miracle against adverse forces.
The report notes France faces severe postwar challenges including large unrecovered acreage and a desertlike landscape in 7,000,000 French acres reduced by war. Textile output stays near prewar levels while coal output runs about 60,000,000 tons annually. France trims 1920 trade deficits by 7.06 billion francs in nine months, yet freight traffic falls sharply. Public revenues in 1920 rise by 3.5 billion francs, despite manpower losses. Germany remains intact and resists debt payments.
Pope Benedict, greeting the Sacred College via Cardinal Vannutelli, lists five plagues: negation of authority hatred among brothers thirst for worldly pleasure dislike for work and forgetfulness of supernatural life. He urges gospel as solution and says he will continually remind people of its mission. He also reestablished traditions by celebrating three midnight masses in the Pauline chapel.
Manitoba will locate the sole provincial liquor supply point in Portage la Prairie for retail druggists and those entitled under the act to obtain spirituous drinks. In time the business is not expected to grow large, as the amended provisions govern supply and access.
The text outlines that druggists may sell whiskey only in 12 ounce bottles and doctors face a 100 prescription limit. It also mentions individuals ordering directly from the government, contingent on another referendum to approve such a shift.
Premier Norris and supporters plan to “fight it out” in the forthcoming session. They reject resigning to pressure opposition groups and say the government will stand or fall as the case may be, with election consequences borne by those who force it.
The Dean of Westminster Abbey appeals for financial support to repair the decaying stonework and conserve the ancient building. Funds for upkeep are inadequate. Sir James Atkins organized subscriptions through Manitoba to aid the international effort led by the Governor General.
A lengthy list details prize winners in Ladies and Gentlemen fancy dress, boys and girls races, and various costumes. Notable names include Mrs G E Swallow, B Sparrow, K Maher, Miss Chittick, Duncan McIntyre, Roslyn Young, and many entries reflecting diverse costumes and participants from Winnipeg and surrounding.
A column from The Leader recalls a longtime Regina editor, noting this Christmas marks the first in about twenty years without his presence. The staff, many of them among the oldest, reflect on his contributions and the era he helped define.
Editorial notes the 1902 to 1929 tenure, praises Mr. Kerr for leading the Saskatchewan Red Cross, and mentions he distributed over $50,000 to cyclone victims in Saskatchewan. The Kerrs spent Christmas with relatives in Russell.
Meeting held at Angusville January 4 1921 with all members present. Declarations of office filed for 1921. Officers: W McKay Secretary-Treasurer Wilson and Glen solicitors Dr Lewis health officer A McLeod fire insurance. Accounts ordered paid including Rossburn boundary Western Manitoba News King’s Printer Children’s Aid Society and road rents. Mr P P Newman granted pool room license. Meeting scheduled February 4 with W McKay Jas A Bell Clark Reeve.
The new Shellmouth council convened January 4 at Dropmore. John Bond named secretary treasurer at 8600 salary. Dropmore Pump Co. granted 200 for water. F. G. Richardson resigned. By law to borrow 25000. hall leased to Union Bank for 10 monthly. Donations to Children's Aid Society. indemnities paid to retiring secretary and officials.
Smellie Bros Store reports a record opening sale with huge crowds since Saturday January 8. Editor notes a bee hive like rush through aisles as bargains draw hundreds and Mr Smellie promises further heavy discounts in the sale’s final days.
The vestry meets at the Rectory next Sunday after service. W A and Girls Guild report strong year, officers chosen for 1921. Plan Friday evening social on January 21 for all to attend.
Duties to commence Feb. 14th. Apply stating experience and salary required to D. R. McDonald, Secy Treas, Russell. Also a wanted ad seeks a warm comfortable porty business letter to Tees. Lein, 5 Sina. hb.
WANTED TENDERS will be received up till green wood to Minniska School to be cut in 2 feet lengths split piled at the school M. T. McLennan Sec y-Trena Get your wedding invitations printed at The Banner Office
Notice to creditors regarding the estate of William Wilson of Russell Manitoba. All claims must be sent to the undersigned Russell Manitoba on or before February 15 1921. Dated January 6 1921. Wilson and Glen solicitors for Geo A Cusitar and David M Cusitar executors.
Under The Municipal Hospital Act the Russell area hospital district proposes buying land in Russell Manitoba to build and equip a hospital with operating rooms and wards. Estimated cost is 100000, funded by debentures at six percent, with annual revenue around 12000 and expenditures about 13000. Distribution of capital costs allocates amounts to Rural Russell Silver Creek Shellmouth Boulton and Town of Russell.
Russell Clinic in Russell Manitoba lists Dr Walter F Tisdale M D with a 78 year old patient and a 93 day reference. The listing includes a day phone line 22 and indicates a miniature company notation.
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