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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1923
Page
4
The page recounts a school picnic on the grounds with a light report of weather and crowd. It mentions a literature exam that deviated from the prescribed text and notes the examiner’s concerns about grading fairness and integrity. A letter from E. S. McQuarrie discusses temperance and hotel keepers bills withPraise for propriety and moderation.
A letter warns against misreading prior communication about the province hotelkeepers. The writer clarifies intentions and defends against implied responsibility for the dispute, urging careful interpretation of the earlier message.
A late Thursday baseball tournament drew eight teams including Moosomin Welwyn Churchbridge McNutt Robi Birtle Angusville and Russell. Weather disrupted travel and attendance, but local team kept top prize for the first time in many years with Kruseell defeating Churchbridge 4 to 1 and Birtle 8 in subsequent games.
Neal of Winnipes and E Wellman ran the games to the satisfaction of players and spectators. The final score details are incomplete in the source but depict a concluding contest with positive reception.
A local notice announces a service at 3 PM at the church. The text is fragmentary but indicates a church gathering named Dropmore Service.
Polling divisions list polling places across townships and ranges with locations such as McRostie's Hall Russell Harrowby Millwood Madeline Balmeriro Foxwarren Boyle School Silver Creek Ancusville Fish Lake Ranchvale Vista Olha Leech Boulton Thunder Creek Shellmouth Solegirth Glen Eimo. Polls run 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 11.
Printed stationery is essential for school districts to avoid mail errors and present a businesslike appearance. The Banner Office in Russell offers letterheads, envelopes, and official No. 16 envelopes with quantities and prices, inviting orders by phone.
For sale items include a D. 45 McLaughlin automobile a Waterloo steam engine 16 HLP a 28 42 Waterloo Separator Stewart Stock loader Case tractor 15 27 John Deere Pony Engine gang plows with breaker and stubble 3 14 inch bottoms contact T G Howe 282 15 Angusville. Also Rumiley Ideal Separator 28 in Hartt Parr engine with plows and related gear available at The Banner Office. Wanted a second hand baby marriage in good counties apply to Mr M Halendy Flip.
District happenings list multiple July events including Russell Tennis Tournament July 10 to 13 and Angusville Baseball Tournament July 10. Also present are Russell Fair and Races July 11 to 18, Rossburn Fair July 26, Shellmouth Fair July 25, Inglis Sports July 5, MacNutt Sports July 16, Silverton Picnic July 12, with additional Angusville sports and fairs throughout the month.
Under the Municipal Act notice is given that at a June 30 1923 council meeting in Silverton By-law No 12 of Angus School District No 147 was passed to borrow 6000 for adding school rooms. Electors vote August 3 1923 at Angus School from 9am to 5pm on the by law. Dated Angusville June 30 1923 Jas A Bell secretary-treasurer.
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