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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
2
The Banner notes a new government Liquor Control Act amendment taking effect April 23 and defines residence for permits, with Winnipeg police court outcomes. It also reports agricultural trials on ploughing depth showing yields from four inch depth outperforming three and eight inch variations, plus effects of June and September ploughing on wheat and oats yields.
The Saskatche wan Liquor Board reports net profits of 1 897 758 08 for the year ended March 31 1926 covering period April 16 1925 to March 31 1926. Sales total 7 812 675 50 with wines and spirits 4 811 550 93 beer and ales 3 001 124 57. A druggist rebate of 4 027 64 reduces net sales to 7 808 647 96.
Manitoba Agricultural College experiments over ten years identify profitable seeding windows for wheat barley oats and flax. Wheat yields peak early with May mid ranges. barley best in first month. oats tolerate frost but need ten days after land is workable. flax best May 1 to May 15 with possible June 15 as late as good crops reported. Season conditions largely drive timing decisions.
Experiments at the Dominion Experimental Station Scott Saskatchewan compare ploughing pasturing fallow and cultivation patterns before and during summerfallow. The Scott soil is a chocolate loam with slight sandiness and average yearly precipitation of thirteen inches.
The article notes reliable weather signs such as a clear arch after rain signal and a shrinking cloud field indicating no more rain. It says remaining clouds or growing clouds foretell showers, while wind rising toward midday then fading suggests fair weather, and a stronger wind toward sunset indicates bad weather ahead.
A report from the Physical Testing Laboratory of the Topographical Survey Division notes a 100 foot steel tape with error not exceeding one thousandth inch. The article surveys historical length standards from barleycorn to the yard and discusses why Canada uses a certified steel tape for accurate land measurement today.
The passage explains that surveyors avoid bending tapes during field work to prevent length distortion and that laboratory testing of tapes ensures the fundamental unit of length remains accurate, highlighting its importance in high land value assessments.
Report from Toronto states free gold discovered at the Howey Red Lake syndicate claims in the Red Lake district due to diamond drilling at the 500 foot level. A shift in Canadian wheat exports is noted with Mexican millers sought for purchases, and 1925 shipments moved via New York, then directly from Canadian exporters, with newer routes through Vancouver, the Panama Canal, Vera Cruz, and Tampico offering freight savings to buyers and heralding a growing market.
Dr I E Brown plans a weekly Russell visit offering free consultation and spinal examination. He will be present on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday each week to provide these services.
Local physician and surgeon T. W. Shaw maintains office in the Ledingham Block and uses residence at Mrs. Crerar's. Contact numbers list Day 73 and Night 8. Russell, Manitoba.
Short legal directory snippet lists T. J. Brownlee M A M D C M with office near H P Reeds Law Office and contact numbers. Russell Man and W W Wilson attorney at law notary public handling lands loans and fire insurance with Angusville and Inglis branch office hours on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays.
Funeral director and embalmer emphasizes personal attention in service. A good stock of funeral goods is kept on hand to meet client needs and support dignified arrangements.
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