This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
2
The Banner weekly issue from Russell dated Thursday July 30 1925 lists publication details and price: $1.50 annually in advance and $2.00 outside Canada. Publisher: Joseph McIntyre. Main Street office.
Elizabeth Helen Allbright and William James Weir united in marriage at 4 pm on Thursday July 16 in MacNutt Sask in presence of relatives. Rev Banks officiated. Bride wore flowers given by F Skinner and sister Belle Allbright served as bridesmaid. They will reside in Bredenbury Sask after a Roblin Winnipeg trip.
The article criticizes the auto headlight law as unenforced and unsafe. It warns that many drivers use only one glaring light, often on the right side, increasing collision risk and prompting readers to report violators or yield to oncoming traffic for safety.
The International Wheat pools announce a second interim payout of 20 cents per bushel on No 1 wheat and related grades, totaling 15 million dollars to be distributed by August 1. The 1924 crop interim payments will reach 1.55 dollars per bushel. final payments await harvest and adjustments.
The Migratory Birds Dorvention Act defines daily bag limits for geese rails Wilsonsnipe and ducks with seasonal dates for Manitoba and northern regions. It bans certain firearms and vehicle shooting with fines and possible imprisonment for violations. A closed season applies to several shore birds and waterfowl not listed in the open season.
The two day meet offered lively racing with close finishes as horses from multiple stables competed under a weight system aimed at fairness. Notable runs included Mrs. Edmundson's Midget taking the Pony Race ahead of Lizzie and Vixen, while C Glassman’s Bird won the Farmers drivers heats and Hack finished third after breaks.
Tenders for about 360 square yards of cement sidewalks are requested. Scaled bids addressed to the undersigned are due by August 5. The lowest bid or any bid may not be accepted. J. D. McNAIR, Secy-Treas. McNutt Village.
The page lists numerous race entries and times on July 22, detailing performers such as Russell Stables Topsy and Star, J Nixon's Star, Heatherbelle, Grace, and BlueBelle. Consolation stakes show Magione and Little Boy in a 5 furlong race with a 58 time.
A white two year old steer with red spots on the neck and a slit ear is strayed under section 27 21 27. Owner must remove animal at their expense. Julius Keiper listed as contact in Russell J30 area.
D Goddard bricklayer and plastering contractor offers repairs of all kinds with years of experience. Reliable and reasonable service by Russell man.
Office located next to H. P. Reed’s law office with residence at Mrs. Crerar’s. Contact numbers listed as Day 73 and Night 3. Russell.
An office and residence notice listing Thos. 1 Brownlee at Ledingham Block Matin Street with Russell Residence of J L McCauley. Includes office phone 9 and office phone 22 in Russell Manitoba.
Attorney and notary services listed for WwW W Wilson with Lanis Loans and Fire Insurance. Angusville branch open every Tuesday and Wednesday while Inglis office operates each Friday. Includes phone contact Hone 14.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.