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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
4
A Russell resident argues council misuses funds and burdens the village with jobs like a paid policeman and a kept well operator. He questions the need for multiple hires, cites a $360 annual police expense, and urges reducing expenses while noting potential street graveling needs.
The sow thistle is a persistent perennial weed resistant to cold and reproducing from root and seed. It grows tall up to several feet, forms yellow flowers, and mimics wild sunflower. Control requires frequent cultivation to starve the root and prevent seeding. Farmers are urged to monitor fields to prevent spread and protect crops.
A fragment from The London Advertiser notes discussions at synods and councils about the decline of domestic life, signaling broader moral concerns. The piece hints at social influence on family structures and the erosion of traditional roles.
The essay argues that moral and religious instruction in schools cannot replace parental guidance. It stresses that home training shapes children more than schooling, and that busy parents neglect duties, enlarging curriculum won’t fix social laxity. The article calls for stronger home standards and prudence in reforms.
The Canadian Railway Commission has directed a cut in railway rates for the White Pass and Yukon Railway, prompting adjustments for transportation costs on the line.
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