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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
9
Public notice from Rural Municipality of Russell orders removal of all fences on road allowances to their proper places without delay. Councillors may relocate encroaching fences at owner cost where needed. Dominion road allowances are 99 feet wide.
Manitoba farmers struggle to identify perennial Sow Thistle as it first appears on farms. The Agriculture Department describes root systems beneath the soil, rosettes with spiny leaf edges, hollow light green stems reaching up to five feet, dandelion like yellow blossoms, and seeds with white silky hairs enabling long-distance dispersal.
Services listed for the 9th Sunday after Trinity include 10 am Sunday School 11 am morning prayer and 7 pm Choral Evensong A 3 pm service at Harrowby Friday includes Litany and war intercessions Parish picnic details will be announced at next Sunday's services
The notice prints fair dates: Russell Thursday and Friday August 8 and 9. Shellmouth Tuesday August 6. Binscarth Tuesday August 6. Rossburn Friday August 2. Public notices outline local events and scheduling.
The silver Park Cup for gentlemen's singles went to F. C. of Birtle who defeated C. Symonds of Binscarth. Mrs. Lucas won the ladies cup from Miss Manwaring with a match full of hard fought rallies. Results span Ladies Singles, Men's and Ladies Doubles, and Mixed Doubles with numerous close scores and multiple contestants from Birtle, Russell, and nearby towns.
Mrs C Brown visits Mr and Mrs Lavery in Newdale while Mrs Forbes from Winnipeg visits Mrs Smeliie. Sharman party relaxes with Regina friends as Forests enjoy a Miami summer. Allies push west front offensives with heavy mobilization. Local businesses report sales at Brandon fair and Edmonton fair prize wins. Government plans distribute young stock in northern Manitoba to curb feed scarcity.
Mr J J Crowe of Dauphin visited Angusville recently. Mrs Hughes and family camp at Sandy Lake while Mrs C H Staples and family camp at Fish Lake for two weeks. Mr Thos Howe lost a horse to lightning last week. Mr Claude Nield passed his Russell entrance exams. No church service Sunday due to the pastor’s absence at Shoa Lake.
On Wednesday July 17 a private ceremony at the Gilchrist home in Rochedale united Kate Gilchrist and James Lloyd in marriage. Rev J Archibald officiated with only close friends present and a late supper followed. The couple then departed for Roblin to catch a Winnipeg train, greeted by many well wishers at the depot.
Dr Goodwin a foot specialist will attend Smellie Bros Ltd on Saturday August 3 for consultations. Consult him early to avoid disappointment. Canadian aeroplanes are being built at 30 per month, total output to date about 3,000.
The record shows monthly collections totaling 1180 and annual contributions of 25.00 forwarded to the Red Cross. A separate Winnipeg entry notes 300.00 forwarded to the same organization.
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