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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
5
Lemon Sour is promoted as a desirable lemon drink during hot weather. The ad highlights a fancy flavor distinct from common lemon beverages and identifies Russell Aerated Waters as the producer.
The Western Canada Colonization Association led by Major General A D McRae plans to place settlers on unoccupied lands near railways to boost prairie province development. It urges provincial Land Settlement Boards to provide fixed land lists with prices and terms, offering co operation with immigration efforts and a uniform land tax framework.
The Canada Colonization Association is not a money making project. It relies on voluntary subscriptions from affluent individuals and corporations across Canada. It has contributed nearly a million and a half dollars to settle western lands. The group urges cooperation between landowners and governments to improve farming conditions with affordable land and better marketing to maximize farmer rewards.
Mrs J C Stevenson entertained a small group of friends to celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary. The couple were married in Russell on April 23 1917 by Rev J H Shemilt.
A concert is set for May 13 at 8 p.m. in Mill Wood School House. The Hap Valley Girls perform with adults 50 cents, children admitted in a programme. A dance follows, welcome to all.
Rev. F. H. Davenport will conduct the service of Holy Communion at Trinity Church next Sunday at 3 p.m. All are invited to attend these Prayer Book Services.
Sunday schedule includes Holy Communion at 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer at 11 a.m. Evensong at 6 p.m. Midweek service each Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. Confirmation class meets after evening service. Envelopes available from Miss E Roberts.
The April Attendance Shield went to Grade X with 95 percent. Grades II won the shield with 85 percent. High School top performers included Grace Allen, Bernice Currie, Lucinda Davidson in Grade XI and Kathleen Maher, Annie Ledingham, Muriel Clee in Grade X. April examinations in Grades VII and VIII are summarized.
In Grade IV, top attendance honors go to Skeoch and others above 60 percent, with Sidney Wise, George McDonald, Audrey Astbury, William Clarke and Elliott Hembroff among the group. A large number achieved perfect attendance for the month, including Jack McDonald and Margie Clee. Robert Elliott, Jack McDonald and Ray Minshull led in arithmetic scores. Sr. Grade IV seeks a letters exchange with nearby schools via Miss King.
Spring Assizes at Rossburn featured trials Fox v Costello and Brown v Ferguson under Judge Maulson. Local events included Gorst’s bird paintings and a May 13 concert by a band potentially forming the Rossburn Negro Minstrels. Malick Peikoff closed his store with the building for sale amid a housing and boarding shortage and a call for capable hotel management.
Boys and Girls Clubs announce fair dates in Angusville Binsearth Birtle Foxwarren Roblin Rossburn Russell Shellmouth with events set October 4th to October 8th and Roblin on September 29th. Community highlights include family activities, markets and youth showcases.
Law amendments committee approves a bill to allow shops combining confectioner fruiterer tobacconist news agent hotel victualling or refreshment house to sell commodities outside Shops Regulations act. The measure aims to clarify regulatory scope for mixed business outlets.
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