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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
2
The notice lists price options with a $150 annual advance rate and a $2.00 annual rate for readers outside Canada, attributed to publisher Joseph McIntyre.
Robert A. Hoey former Progressive member for Springfield and Manitoba Wheat Pool executive joins the Bracken government as minister of education. Hon. Charles R. Cannon relinquishes education and public health to the incoming cabinet member and becomes provincial secretary and provincial lands commissioner and public welfare. Albert Prefontaine moves to agriculture.
Isabel Atkinson of Kerrobert proposes a province wide library plan from the Saskatoon Daily Star contest. The scheme creates district libraries with central administration and a service aimed at universal access, including mobile book distribution and local sub agencies to serve every community.
The Manitoba Court of Appeal has held that a farmer who hires a man on a seasonal monthly wage must pay his wages at the end of each month. The decision clarifies wage payment timing in agricultural labor agreements.
The Manitoba Court of Appeal in Cowan versus upheld that a farm hand is entitled to wages if not paid at month end and may leave without damages for breach of contract. Judge Cumberland had held the farmer could claim damages, but the unanimous Court overturned, confirming wages are payable and no damages due on departure before threshing. The decision, noting no prior ruling on this point in Western Canada, carries substantial significance.
A home tip suggests mixing two ounces of glycerine with one drain of common salt in an ounce of water to keep windshields clear. Apply a thin layer with gauze using a downward stroke for best results.
The Toronto Globe and Ottawa Journal condemn alleged extravagance in recent public expenditures. The Globe calls the Washington embassy building purchase a foolhardy misstep and accuses a spending orgy in total. The Journal blames rapid legislation, patronage funds, and an $11,000,000 treasury raid, criticizing the opposition as ineffectual and distracted by tariff talk.
The Canadian National Parks Commissioner warns against burning marshes in spring. He says such fires cause considerable damage to wildlife by removing protective marsh cover and harming habitat.
Wildlife supporters warn that burning marshes to remove vegetation destroys the spring core of muskrat habitat. The burning disrupts the moisture and cover wild animals depend on, threatening local wildlife resources.
The Canadian National offers its sixth annual tour from Winnipeg on July 4 with sleeping cars dining car and observation car. After stops at points of interest the party sails 550 miles through the Inside Passage to Vancouver with optional Victoria extension at no extra cost. The tour provides planned itinerary meals entertainment and connections handled by experts. Local agent can provide full particulars.
Hugh Kippen, 68, a pioneer of Silver Creek and Moose Mountain, died suddenly seven miles northeast of Arcola after returning from chores. Born in Perth County Ontario, he came west in 1881 and lived in Silver Creek before settling Moose Mountain. Survived by widow, three sons and two daughters.
An advertisement lists wax paper 15 cents per roll and Shannon Files and Transfer cases available at The Banner Bookstore with phone numbers 42 and 105.
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