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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
1
Lloyd George announces a new blended Government Standard flour named PURITY with the label Government Standard to conserve wheat for the war effort. Instructions advise firmer dough, careful handling, and slightly different yeast needs for best results.
Local news records a chilly week with visitors and absences from Miss Laura McRostie and Miss Nellie Anderson. Community notices include charity thanks, school staff movements, wartime fundraising, and a schedule of meetings and contests across Shellmouth and surrounding areas.
The act requires children aged seven to fourteen in Manitoba to attend the district school unless excused for specified reasons. Parents failing to enforce attendance face penalties. Children over fourteen enrolled in public elementary or secondary schools remain under attendance rules and supervision.
Radcliffe calls for the annual Red Cross Society meeting at the School house on February 8 at 7 pm. A postmeeting Jumble Raffle with thirty prizes is planned, while the dance is postponed. The society extends sympathy to Mr Stevenson and family on their bereavement.
The two week short course in gas engines field crops and live stock closed Saturday with about 60 men enrolled. The farming community around Russell represented all areas and many boys stayed for the entire course. Local appreciation goes to the department of agriculture and residents expect larger attendance next time.
A sociable Red Cross tea at Mrs R Smith's on Saturday January 26 raised over ten dollars with additional funds from a Harrowby dance. Mrs P Houch becomes secretary treasurer until Mrs Arthur Brady returns. A $3 donation for supplies accompanies the report. A social evening dance is planned for Friday February 8 at eight o'clock hosted by Mrs Wesley. A lost Masonic tie pin set with pearls is noted with request to return it to Wilson & Gilen's.
A note dated Tuesday December 15 thanks a ladies society for Christmas stockings delivered to bedsides. George Groome from Manitoba mentions Canada and warm wishes for the New Year. Acknowledgements also list Lieut R H Boulton Pte Wm Mc Kay Sgt D Denmark and a parcel to the late Pte Wm Gamble received by his captain after his death.
Contributions total 415.93 for the Red Cross with winners named from the Friday draw. A Jan 31 tea at Mrs Garnett’s home raised funds while prizes included a centre piece a sofa cushion and a dress. The WA meeting is set for Feb 7 at 3 pm at Mrs Dixon’s home.
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