Bread By-Law Leaves Town Council in Rights
A letter from L C Boulton questions the Bread By-law recently passed by the Town Council. The writer argues the by-law, backed by the Municipal Act Chapter 57, section 933, licenses and regulates delivery vehicles within Russell to protect local industry. He notes trucks and fuel deliveries fall under municipal licensing, while rail and major carriers remain governed by Parliament.
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L. C. Boulton
Boulton
Russell
C.N.R
C.P.R
Lamb Bros
Worthy Of Support For Russell Campaigns
Citizens of Russell and district are urged to support two worthy causes next week. Salvation Army launches a National War and Home Work fund campaign with donations aiding returned World War I veterans. Russell Elks seek funds to extend their Summer Camp for under privileged children via a silver chest raffle. Tickets available through members. a dime helps give a child a holiday next summer.
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Salvation Army
Russell Elks
Russell
Spring Clean Up Inspires Property Upgrades Across Town
A bright spell prompts homeowners to spruce up exteriors with painting, planting, and repairs. Shopkeepers and landlords are urged to modernize storefronts and buildings, highlighting the financial gains and reduced vacancy when ugliness is removed from the district.
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Russell
Fairboard to Hold Agricultural Judging and Exhibits
The article notes efforts to gain influence and knowledge on agricultural problems, with practice judging of seed and livestock scheduled. The final two days will feature judging competitions, and the Fair Board plans to provide around fifty participants or displays.
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Fair Board
Bread by law sparks tariff debate in Russell
A reader writes to The Russell Banner questioning the town council’s bread by law and tariff policy. The letter ponders taxation scope may extend to butter meat and rail cargo, asking what the by law aims to protect home industry or regulate commerce and warning against discriminatory charges on railways.
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The
Russell Banner
Town of
Russell
Revere
Winnipeg
Minnedosa
Yorkton
Rinscorth
Bracken
Youth Training Centre expands programme and equipment
Attendance rises in both girls and boys groups at the Youth Training Centre. Girls gain club swinging addition and enhanced work across lines while boys add a Danish Vaulting Box. Government doctors will conduct free medical examinations for all members on March 11 evening and March 12 morning. attend next session for full details.
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Russell Centre
Sugar import and tariff talk shocks Manitoba letter
L C Boulton of Russell Manitoba writes March 1 1940 warning that sugar imports may be restricted to protect Winnipeg’s sugar refinery and that a future Conservative tariff on aviation could spark retaliation and another war. He asks where Canada stands before any local tariff moves.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Canada
Pay and Allowance Comparison in Army and Navy
The article compares daily pay and marriage allowances in the Army and Navy. It notes rates for apprentices and privates, with marriage and child allowances varying by family size, detailing monthly totals and limits on number of children.
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Army
Navy
Censors Examine Twenty-Three Thousand Publications
The Office of the Examiner of Publications reviewed twenty three thousand publications from end of October to December, averaging about twelve eighty publications weekly, over a two month period, as part of their print oversight.
Large scale censorship effort and multilingual reviews
J S Roe, Examiner of Publications, reports a total newsprint release nearing six tons. In cooperation with the Censorship Co ordination Committee, publications in English French and twenty foreign languages were examined. Languages include German Ukrainian Russian Slovakian Croatian Polish Serbian Czech Italian Jewish Yiddish Finnish Swedish Norwegian Danish Icelandic Hungarian Greek Chinese and Japanese. A staff of eleven linguists and editors handles the work.
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Alsa
F. Clement
Russell and District
E. Shepherd
Angusville and District
Banner
St. Regis Hotel
F. Stemshorn
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