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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
4
The local government’s liquor act proposal faces criticism as a dangerous move endangering responsible government. Opposition parties show mixed clarity, while Liberals appear to avoid firm principle and Prohibitionists press their cause against party political manipulation.
The piece argues Western Canada should welcome Galicians and Doukhobors as settlers. It notes their willingness to learn English and become Canadians, urges government support for education among them, and contrasts public opposition with the shared benefit from their labor. It cites Yorkton Enterprise defending their contributions though the article is cautious about political manipulation.
The article argues against viewing foreigners as mere workers and questions the broader value of immigrants as citizens. It warns that a narrow, exclusionary view harms the country’s ultimate good and urges guarding against such attitudes in Canadian society.
Local news highlights include a popular visiting Miss M. Moore at J. Clement's in Boulton and George Temple headed to Cusitar's camp for winter. Brightside rink praised for condition while some complain of a hard ice surface. Cranwell's sawing crew operated locally last week, with plans to thresh later. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Pittaway hosted friends after a Friday gathering. Miss Black of Minniska visits friends in the area.
A well attended sale at Assiniboine House on Wednesday sparked local interest. Twin daughters were welcomed to Mr. and Mrs. John Wandrosek. A basket party and dance at Mr. Mc Ewen’s Friday night provided a merry social gathering.
Mr Walker, P M, se cures the mail contract for the ensuing term. One of J Wandrosek’s twin daughters, born on Monday, has died. Dennis Downes moves into Assiniboine House to revive its boarding house reputation. Jas McKay, once Presbyterian student here, studies at McCormick Seminary in Chicago.
The province reports minerals worth 20,733,501 last year. A new rich strike was found on Eldorado Creek in Yukon. Manitoba plebiscite results show 1892 prohibition supporters 15,673 to 7,111 with 44,573 votes. 1898 results show 12,419 for and 2,978 against with 63,849 votes.
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