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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
1
The issue notes a copious rain blessing local farms after a drought, with fields turning green and pastures reviving. It mentions weather expectations from Professor Wiggins noting hot spells late July and late August, followed by cold snaps and thunder storms.
A Mississippi town recalls a rain soaked picnic with a printed joke, a bear on the lovers walk, and thanks to Piper McMillan and A. B. Gill with a chorus of young ladies at the refreshment stand. The crowd enjoyed provisions and music despite showers.
Gophers noted as thick Mr J Drought visited this week road work rapid crops thriving after rain Fearnley has a three legged calf Hartley building a residence Murray farms with fourteen teams Bickford and Williams fished well on Assiniboine Cricketers to visit on the 12th English church social and grand concert thunderstorm hits town Paradine house struck by lightning bricks scattered into stove and coal oil can broken Barnardo picnic well attended E C Ladies Guild sold ice cream Miss McKenzie left for Portage Winnipeg and beyond bear and cubs scare near Harrow culvert workers Doaks at the culvert with prowlers feared more details next.
The Minniska correspondent reports improved crop prospects after last week’s rain and rumors of lands north of the settlement opening for homesteading. Breaking and building are lively among the youth, and some residents attend the Asessippi picnic. Berries and hay are scarce while mosquitoes and flies are plentiful.
About 1,200 newcomers have arrived in Halifax en route to western Canada. The移igrant group reflects ongoing resettlement efforts as officials coordinate onward travel and settlement plans.
The new lawn tennis court at the rear of the schoolhouse is nearly ready and already enjoyed by locals. This week’s refreshing showers have brightened the area and surroundings. A steam shovel and work train were moved on Saturday to Harden.
The rain revived crops and a Brightside Valley picnic drew a large crowd last week. Mr H W McDonald of Minniska visited friends here. T Lyons lost a horse he owned over 20 years and had a close farm mishap when plowing. Mr T McNeil narrowly escaped injury when horses bolted and dragged a plow.
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