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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
4
The fragment appears to show an old newspaper file notice from The Banner with publication office details in Manitoba. It references Joseph McIntyre as publisher and mentions multiple stray words related to the office address and date.
The June 1 enactment closes bars and shops in Manitoba. Private homes may keep liquor, but public nuisance drunkenness triggers charges. Wholesale and commission liquor trades face strict separation and cross provincial limits. Notable mentions include war casualties and travelers in Europe.
The French Foreign Legion numbers about 35 000 and draws from many nations. It lists Italians Russians Swiss Poles Danes Belgians Greeks Spaniards Americans and British among its ranks. The text notes Alsatians Germans by conquest and mentions a wide array of famous names connected to the Legion era.
Desperate Belgian plight worsens after two relief ships sink in German submarines. Citizens are urged to donate to the Belgian Relief Fund at 29 Garry Street to provide food for women and children as starvation spreads in cities like Lanneken.
Reports say German defense stiffens on Verdun while British lines breach 1500 yards of front. Italian front sees Austrians go on the offensive, capturing prisoners and heavy guns. Asia Minor notes British and Russian gains near Kot el Amara as Canada plans new divisions for a major Allied offensive anticipated soon.
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