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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
2
The Banner announces publication from Main Street Russell with annual rates of $1.50 in advance and $2.00 outside. Publisher Joseph McIntyre notes Canada connection and date January 22, 1925.
The Brandon Sun argues that Manitoba's government is over-governed and overtaxing. It condemns higher levies, predicts continued hardship from income tax, and calls for centralized administration, reduced expenditures, and fewer legislators to deliver value for money to Manitobans. It cites Bracken's budget as insufficient for real economy.
Records from R. G Pun & Co indicate Canada had 2,474 commercial failures totaling $4,530,675 in the last year, a nearly 24 percent drop in numbers and a 2 percent fall in indebtedness. Ontario and New Brunswick posted higher totals, while Prince Edward Island reported none.
A list of holidays with dates including Ash Wednesday and Good Friday in February and April, Easter events on April 12 to 13, Ascension Day on May 21, Victoria and Empire Days in May, Dominion Day on July 1, Labor Day on September 7, and Christmas on December 25. The items appear as a historical calendar noting public holidays and seasonal observances.
The Brandon Winter Fair hosts a prominent Boys' Calf Competition with 22 cash prizes totaling up to 100 and a 50 bonus from a breed association. First prize calf adds a 25 cash and gold watch if Hereford and Manitoba bred. winners fetch top prices per pound, historically 60c for first and 18c to 22c for others.
The Manitoba Agricultural College offers two week winter term short courses for rural residents. Subjects include rural social institutions with Prof R W Murchie, marketing farm products with Prof H C Gran, public speaking and debating with Prof G A Sproule and Prof C R Hopper, plus group games and athletics led by Mr Wray Yeomans, the college physical director.
Manitoba churches refuse to vote on church union due to provincial law serving as the controlling framework. The federal bill allows ballots after January, but Manitoba’s preexisting legislation delays voting by six months, with July and August blocked by federal rules.
Pupils prepared for all practical and theoretical examinations in voice and piano harmony and counterpoint, aiming for gold medals through structured coursework and final assessments.
A Manitoba notice states the Binsoarth Office opens Fridays each week and the Office opens Mondays each week. The item records standard weekly hours for two days.
Dr W J Bates physician and surgeon advertises office in Ledingham Block with contact numbers and location across from Methodist Church in Weelbourne Street. Includes residential listing at Ree sell Man and Rus sell noted.
Classified note lists contacts for legal land loans and fire insurance with offices in Angusville and Inglis. Mentions Tuesday Wednesday hours and Friday open day for office access. Includes attorney at law notary public services and branch hours.
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