Seed Grain Special Delivers Lessons on Seed Quality and Weeds
A seed grain special train visited Russell drawing 300 to 400 onlookers. Speakers Clark and Willing discussed seed selection, germination, weed and smut prevention, and treating seed with bluestone or formalin. Authorities and businessmen urged station improvements as the train continued to Poxwartreh.
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Russell
Clark
Willing
Messrs
Bedford
Henders
Lanigan
C. P. Rs
Taylor
Messrs Storey and McKinnon
Millwood
S. Rae
Herté
Poxwartreh
Minniska Community Notes and Upcoming concert
Mrs Alexander Minniska is visiting her parents in town. Dunns retire from the city after enjoying Bonspiel. A singing school led by Prof Chapman grows to thirty nine members. Mr Robert McRostie returns from Ontario noting milder winter. A concert at Minniska church on Friday March 9 at 8 pm with refreshments and church proceeds. Mr Herman Sopthien hosted a farewell party then plans to move west to farm, with best wishes for success.
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Messrs
Miss Dunn
Chapman
Robert McRostie
Ontario
Manitoba
Minniska Church
Herman Sopthien
Vyorkton Presbytery
Yorkton
Russell
Edmison
W. P. Spooner
Shellmouth
Shell Field
Grainsby
Asessippi
Church Building Committee
Temperance Society
H. J. Ketchen
W. A. Wilson & Co
Northern Bank
Graham
Union Bank
Binscorth
Legel House
Winnipeg
North West
Seeburn News Highlights Local Activity and Politics
Mr. A Burgess flew to the city on important business. Mrs Arch Brown of Millwood visited relatives in Seeburn. W W Johnston reports strong store activity. Tories meet in Russell draw large crowd. Seeburn farmers haul outs to Rossburn elevators due to better trails. Sopthier Bros unable to meet municipal plank haul contract. bid to next lowest bidder.
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A. Burgess
Arch. Brown
Millwood
Seeburn
W. W. Johnston
Russell
Rossburn
Binscarth
Sopthier
Oddfellows lodge organized at Roblin in Russell district
Local notes report an Oddfellows lodge organized at Roblin, church services planned to start in Russell March 4, and Rev Beattie’s anthem and solo by Skidmore announced for a Sunday in Russell.
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Oddfellows
Roblin
McKim Young
Rossburn
Russell
Mr. Beattie
Presbyterian Church
the Lord
E. M. Williams
Skidmore
Four new senatorships in provinces Alberta and Saskatchewan
The notice outlines four senate openings to be filled before the coming parliamentary session. It names Rev. B. Douglas ex-MP for east Assiniboia as a suspected appointee, with A. B. MacDonnell of Mackadecot and Benjamin Prince of Battle mentioned as likely recipients for other seats.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Rev. B. Douglas
M. P
East Assiniboia
A. B. MacDonnell
Mackadecot
Benjamin Prince
Battlefor
Obituary notices from Ontario and Piderstie
The fragment records deaths in Ontario and Piderstie on February 1st and September 25th, noting William Duden and Mrs William Hembroff as relatives. Age details and family ties are partially legible, indicating a 68 year old passing and sister relationships.
Strained Parishes Face Murder Plot and Insurance Inquiry
A Chicago church struggle reports parishioners plotting to murder their pastor over disapproval. Separately the Canadian government names commissioners to investigate life insurance operations to inform potential amendments to the insurance law.
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Chicago
Conservatives Elect Officers at Russell Liberal Conservative Meeting
The Liberal Conservative Association of Russell held its annual meeting at Oddfellows hall with over 100 supporters. Dr Lanigan presided as president and officers including Patron R L Borden and Secy Treas A L Bonnycastle were elected. A convention was set for March 15 to nominate a candidate for the next provincial election.
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The
Liberal Association
Association
W. S. Crerar
A. G. P. Smellie
Rossburn
John Brodie
Silver Creek
DB. Stewart
Certs
T. A. Wright
Boulton
Hembros
South Shell River
S. Wallace
North Sell River
R. Rea
R. Tingiey
Winnipeg
Liberal Conservative Association
Russell
Oddfellows’ Hall
Lanigan
R. L. Borden
R. C.M.P
Roche
Alex. McDonagh
Secy
Treas
A. L. Bonnycastle
C. N. Railway
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Minniska
Miniota
Mr. Taylor
Grand Central Hotel
Birtle
Foxwarren
Lacrosse Club
Geo. Glover
J. H. Ketchen
Ketchen
Gun Club
Grand Central
Russell Citizens Band
E. C. de Balinhard
Morrison’s
Blue Ribbon
Red Cross
Lock
H. J. Morrison
Castro
France
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