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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
4
A movement seeks to raise Dominion parliament members sessional indemnity from 1000 to 1500 per session. The piece argues against railway passes as bribes but opposes forcing railways to provide free transportation, urging Parliament be freed from railway obligations.
The House considers the railway bargain as public sentiment grows against the contract. Critics say the published text omitted risk protections, notably province liability for deficits if earnings fail to cover charges. They urge fuller deliberation and an official countrywide appeal before ratification.
The Prohibition Bill may not reach the Privy Council as hoped. Observers question its political motives and potential costs. Ontario's temperance delegation meets lawmakers led by Ross who hints at defying temperance pressure to avoid political risk.
Mr Frego visited Mr Bennett on business. Mr L Blane went to Russell for crushed grain. Mr H C McDonald paid a lying visit to Harrowby. Mr Bennett hosted a group of young people for a pleasant evening. Some residents prepare roads with a spade and sledgehammer in this area.
Since the thaw roads are badly cut up. Miss Setter and Miss Buie visited friends Saturday. Miss McLaughlin guest of Mr Dunn Saturday. Spring brings rushing to meetings. Many attended Mr Patterson’s Friday party with games and pleasant weather. A sleigh load of eighteen passed by last night, the driver claiming room for more after ten men with big feet made a solid bottom in the road.
The Victoria intermediates defeated Rat Portage to tie the Ontario boys for the hockey championship, delivering a dramatic finish and shared title contention.
An engineer focused on engine sounds neglects warning signs of dyspepsia caused by stomach disorders. The ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to cleanse the blood and heal digestion, with a testimonial from W. T. Thompson of Townsend Montana noting improved health and strength after treatment and weight gain. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claim to cure constipation.
An addressed parcel from Scotland bearing a charity message for the poor at Glenlyon Mission Portage la Prairie Ontario is opened at Gilbert Plains. It contains tracts. Auctioneer Alf Clee to sell O C Fish property Asessippi including house furnishings on March 20 at 1 pm with no reserve as Fish leaves the district.
Mr. J. Smith and Mr. R. Burroughs visited the area recently while Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Patterson stayed in Echoville last week. A surprise party for Mr. Wallace last Thursday delighted attendees. A large dance hosted by Mr. Clement also proved a success and enjoyed by all present.
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