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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
2
The June 29 1922 issue notes price for subscriptions and discusses future world progress. It argues true Christian training at home is essential for moral advancement, criticizing reliance on science and sociology without spiritual foundation. The Swift Current Herald framing reflects contemporary debates on education and ethics.
The Western Wheat Stem sawfly threatens large wheat regions. Ottawa issues control steps including ploughing infected stubble between August and June, cutting the mass in July, and using summer fallow strips. Immune rotations with oats and barley advised. clover flax and broadleaf plants resist invasion. Farmers urged to study the free pamphlet and cooperate for effective defense.
A letter to the editor questions provincial finances under Premier Norris, noting Manitoba expenditures are lower than Saskatchewan or Alberta and urging scrutiny of Treasurer Edward Brown and revenue sources. It argues that a 1914 cash surplus claim by the Roblin administration would have required audit context for clarity.
The 1915 accounting from Price Waterhouse shows unpaid accounts totaling 1,263,686 with prior 1912 Dominion funds for boundary extensions witnessing a drop from 2,209,000. By mid-1925 deficits suggest a need for about a million dollars yearly. Brown’s audits reveal $109,000 found money from school lands, $4,602,476.52 from corporations in seven years, and taxes like public amusements and unoccupied lands adding funds, while resource revenues lag behind Ontario and Quebec.
We thank all who loaned seats for the war memorial unveiling and everyone who helped make the undertaking a success. Our gratitude also to veterans and lodges from near and far for aiding the parade especially those who appeared in uniform.
A well attended meeting Monday night formed committees to run booths events and activities for the annual Picnic and Sports. Organizers expect good weather and a big season highlight. Keep the date open July lith.
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