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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
4
The notice outlines pricing for professional cards including congratulatory, condolence, obituary poetry, quest lists, and wedding presents at 25 cents per insertion. Typing lines cost 12 cents each, prepaid, with small card insertions under one inch at 50 cents per month. Application provides additional information.
The Banner announces its editor and publisher will retire with the next issue. The paper will pass to new hands and appear in enlarged form on June 23. The editor thanks subscribers and advertisers for support and notes ongoing business and printing gains.
The writer praises Sir Wilfrid Laurier and laments Eastern influence blamed for farmers’ discontent. He hands subscription lists to successor Mr McIntyre, aims for prompt settlements, and notes plans to leave for New York on July 1 to take an editorial role at a leading financial journal.
J. L. Clark, V. M. D. graduate of Toronto, advertises veterinary services for all diseases with modern, scientific care. Office and residence listed as Main and 3-25, Guanesanak Itoba area.
The Knights of the Maccabees meet at Forresters Hall in Russell on the third Monday each month at 8 p.m. Officers listed include H. Ciee and J. W. Currisz with Com R. K. duties.
The latest reports indicate no news from Pretoria since Wednesday and a Boer force potentially blocking Roberts's path. Boers invaded the Free State near Ventersburg, clashing with a British force. General Warren repelled rebels at Fatuspur with 15 killed and 30 wounded, including Col. Spence. Kruger's son in law and his physician have reached the coast.
Lord Roberts forwards dispatches from Orange Grove near Pretoria detailing occupation of Johannesburg and the capture of Commandant Botha and 100 men. French nears the Boer capital while experts say Boer resistance is shattered and Pretoria may fall within days. Rundle’s Basutoland forces lose 35 Grenadiers. Highland brigade incurs light losses. Queensland troops seize 11 wagons of stores.
Tuesday reports show no official communications from Lord Roberts about the situation around Pre- escalating tensions. Observers fear a delay in guidance as military and political figures remain silent on forthcoming measures.
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