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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
4
In a rare morning raid, police arrested a man linked to a rail yard bombing plot. Officials said the suspect faced questioning at the city station as investigators gathered evidence. No injuries were reported.
The writer argues that as long as money is allocated for railroad purposes promoters will seek funds. If funding ends, legitimate railroad development could proceed unbridled and builders would redirect energy from raiding the treasury to constructing new lines. The piece expresses faith that railroads can be built domestically under same conditions as the United States and elsewhere.
A historical critique argues subsidies to railroads distort progress, noting the US never donated funds while other nations used government aid. It contrasts reactions in Oklahoma and Alabama, highlighting how subsidies shaped growth and questioned the fairness of cross border treatment.
The Globe notes Canada’s Prairies rapid growth rivaling the American West. Manitoba wheat yields rose from 25 bushels per acre amid expanding areas 1882 to 1901, with record crops and rising prices. Winnipeg drives regional growth. population and assessments soar. wheat and other crops yield substantial incomes alongside cattle and industry expansion.
The report notes income reaching 39,368,051 dollars from 3.1895 acres under crop within a province totaling 47,332,840 acres. Lakes, rivers and timber reserves occupy significant areas and less than one-eighth of arable land is under cultivation, suggesting many years remain before the prairie province hits its agricultural capacity.
M. P. Frank Oliver of Alberta urges government protection not for manufacturers but for workers in mines fisheries forests and farms. He warns against capital combinations and transportation trends that favor big interests, arguing that measures should safeguard broader contributors who added substantial wealth to the country.
Fragmentary advert claims address women’s health using Dr. Pierce products like Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets. Mentions relief from irregularity, weakness, and inflammation while urging trust in remedies. Warns of harm from other methods and touts widespread use among women seeking care.
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