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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
16
The article notes a big day planned for May 24 at 9 o'clock featuring football league games between Eadcliffe and Dropmore, a Shellmouth visit, and a Rifle Club competition for Captain Gysin's silver cup. Dates continue June 1 June 8 July 6 and July 13 with four ranges fired. Membership fees are due May 24.
Mrs Alex McKay returns from illness and visits with Mrs N B Adams, Miss Mary, and Master Willie at Asessippi district. The McKay brothers travel to build a school in the foreign settlement east of the Shell River. Fishing is limited by a high river and a dam out, but some catches remain. Local road commissioners for 1912 are hoped to be broader in scope.
Circular seeks data from districts on farms for sale or rent, soil and cultivation, buildings, and prices. It asks about 1% share arrangements, stock, and opportunities for manufacturing. It inquires about farm hands available, placement capacity, wages, and employer repayment of immigrant passage money. It requests farmers to list disposal or help-needed needs.
With full particulars provided by A B Gallia, HP Reed or EL M Williams the notice promotes free service for farmers eager to move to the West. It stresses opportunity and urges prompt action for new settlers joining the influx.
In Wainwright a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Gray in May. In Russell on May 1st a child was born to Mr and Mrs Chatterton. In Meynecely Mayneecealey on May 16th a son was born to Mr and Mrs C Campbell.
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