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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
4
An investigation into the Workmans Compensation Act reveals over 20 000 spent to settle 60 000 in claims, amid calls for explanation at next elections. The piece notes shifting exemptions for retailers and farmers, and questions broad corporate resistance to claims. It also criticizes terminal coalage profits from grain screenings and suggests free list inclusion with freight.
Justice Middleton of the High Court condemns sold printed will forms as trash and dangerous for non lawyers. He warns that bulky verbiage can defeat the maker’s intent and suggests Manitoba bar consider a plain form drafted by a committee to ensure reliable wills.
A January meeting at Harrowby School House re-elected officers led by Mrs F M Lee. Reports show cash on hand and detailed donations to the Red Cross, plus a social program with entertainments by local men and a New Year donation. Next tea planned for January 26 with a bundled donation of clothing items.
At a Ottawa conference Western Canada representatives stated 23000 men are needed for seeding and 32000 for harvesting this year. A Toronto campaign aims to recruit boys under 20 as soldiers of the soil to aid farmers in seedtime and harvest.
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