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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
4
The article argues Western Canada needs population to develop its lands and economy. It critiques partisan views on emigration and defends incoming groups such as Gelicians and Doukhabours, urging acceptance and assimilation to build a robust, unified Canada.
The Free Press reports improved crop conditions across Manitoba and the Territories after recent rains. A Minnesota drought impact lessens, while Manitoba now expects good yields for wheat oats barley and root crops with favorable prices and strong soil conditions.
The report notes no decisive clash with Lord Roberts pursuing Gen tle Wet. Kruger vows burghers will fight to the end for independence. Strathcona's Horse gains baptism of fire on Dominion Day with a trooper killed. Corp. Irvine dies from Black Mountain wounds. he came from St Catharines. Canadians listed as invalided. Methuem captures Africander Bond leader A Wessels. Generals Clery and Hunter advance at Greylingstad and Frankfort. Government advertises Pill advertising and announces gazetted appointments including Public Administrator George Watson and several Justices of the Peace in multiple locations. Notaries and marriage commissioner named. vital statistics registrars listed. inspectors, fire guardian appointed.
Dispatches indicate that De Wet's roving ground is contracting and his capture is near. Heavy artillery firing was heard near Ficksburg. The Boers are concentrating in large numbers in the Lydenburg district. Capts Pellier and Wilkie of the Canadians have been invaded.
The Canadians who were invalided to England sailed home on the Parisian. They complained of field hospital treatment in South Africa. In the House of Commons Mr. Balfour named the investigating committee for hospital scandals. Reported fever cases reached 12 000 with 500 deaths in one month. A British patrol led by Lieut Rundle was captured near Pretoria. Private Angus Jenkins of Strathcona's Horse was killed near Waterval.
Word has reached of casualties among the Canadian Mounted Rifles. Wounded include Capt. Neeles of Toronto Lieut. Young of Souris Privates Marriott Ren Palmer and Lord of R C D Winnipeg Private McGregor Brandon slightly and Private White of Nova Scotia mortally. Lord Roberts praises Gen Huttons corps. State Secretary Blignaut State Attorney Dickson and two Orange colony council members surrendered Colin Isbester of Ottawa was captured. The enemy has made several attacks on British posts with limited impact.
The article says China and other powers grant Japan a free hand to settle the turmoil in China. It reports 20 000 Japanese troops will land within 16 days, and a force of 3000 Russians leaving Tien Tsin June 21 is reported wiped out. Horrific massacres of native Christians are alleged as the legations stay silent since June 24.
Readable lines promote a grand display of light and heavy items with a rhythmic chant. The snippet centers on movement and a visual spectacle inviting participation.
A local harness maker markets trusted workmanship with a 12 month defect remedy guarantee. Purchasers are urged to consider the maker’s accountability for any defects and redress should issues arise.
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