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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

7

Fleming's Folly unfolds dam conflict and threats

Link Fleming faces labor unrest and conspirators as Buzz Hamilton is paroled and swears to ruin the dam project. Tensions rise at the Silver Lake dam site with Kilgo Mell and Roper Kilgo pressing workers while Fleming and Helen navigate financial strain, sabotage clues, and a looming confrontation with Jackpot Mell.

Link Fleming Boone County Buzz Hamilton Helen Link Kilgo Fleming Buzz Buster Townsend Heien Keming Torney Rawhide Roper Roper Kilgo Jackpot Mell Marty Bush Hamilton Flemme Etek Sas Tha Townsend Bat Cee Beng Avi Bure Otto Pieper Tom Tomy Roper Kilge Mr. McLendon Wwe Buster Vaille Star Loop Berrens Stephen Jack Iroh Spring Gyp

Tall Abyssinian Drum Major Balihu Joins Royal Band

Balihu, the seven foot seven inch Abyssinian drum major discovered by Emperor Haili Sellassie, was brought to Addis Ababa in October 1934 to face murder charges. The shillot court, held weekly, paused the case after the emperor paid 1000 thalers to the dead man’s relatives. Balihu later entered imperial service becoming an umbrella holder to the Negus and ultimately drum major of the royal band.

Byssinian Balihu Haili Sellassie Addis Ababa Jimma Abyssinia Royal Band

Public Men Readers Of Bible Highlight Daily Habit

The Watchman Examiner urges daily Bible reading by noting that Britain’s Prime Ministers have long been Bible readers. Gladstone, Salisbury, Asquith, Balfour, MacDonald, Bonar Law, Lloyd George, Baldwin, John Bright, and King George all valued scripture. A Halas Hungary museum opens showcasing the Halas ace made by Cumanians descended artisans.

Watchman Great Britain Gladstone Lord Salisbury Asquith Balfour MacDonald Bonar Law Lloyd George Stanley Baldwin John Bright House of Commons George Queen Alexandra

Cheerful funerals trend in Manchuria shocks observers

A brief report notes a rising trend toward cheerful funerals in Manchuria, with communities adopting upbeat decor and celebratory tones as traditional rituals fade, reflecting changing attitudes toward death and commemorations.

Manchuria

Canoeing In Prince Albert National Park

Prince Albert National Park in Saskatchewan invites a big canoe season as the park records its most ambitious visitor plans. With Waskesiu Kingsmere Ajawaan and Lavallee lakes linked by waterways, canoeists can cruise a circuit in under a week, enjoy sandy beaches, and rent boats at park liveries.

Prince Albert National Park Saskatchewan Prince Albert Nation al Park Department of the Interior North Country Hudson Bay Prince Albert Lake Waskesiv Waskesia Kinigsmere Hiakes Waskesia Lake Kingsmere Lake Ajawaan Lone Island Sanctuary Lavallee Lake Kingsmere Lakes Crean Hanging Heart Lakes

World's Largest One Piece Carpet Weaves To India

The Glasgow loom has completed a massive 80 by 27 foot machine woven carpet for the Maharajah of Jodhpur. Weighing nearly a ton, it travels in a tin lined hermetically sealed case to India. Gold colored with blue and green border, the rug features nine thread strands per yarn with 96 tufts per square inch totaling 30 million knots.

Glasgow Jodhpur India

Blood banks equipment to preserve plasma for transfusions

For use in transfusions in the WMASS country, blood banks and preservation refrigerators will be installed at the County Hospital in Chicago. Blood is kept just above freezing with sodium nitrate to prevent fogging, allowing preservation for several weeks. Branton notes that more than half of the tea exported annually worldwide is consumed in England and Scotland.

Wmass County Hospital Chicago Branton Na

Little Helps For This Week Prayer Reflection

A devotional reflection urges readers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice per Romans 12 1 and to offer mental and spiritual power with loving sympathy encouragement and ready service Daily life is to be lived as a constant offering of kindness work and opportunity to others.

Brethen

Border House Divides Two Nations In Alsace Lorraine Town

A 63 year old woman in Lauterburg lives with a bedroom in Germany and a living room in France. Her house straddles the Franco German border and taxes are paid to both countries. Her niece next door in Germany is engaged to a youth on the French side and will inherit the border home. The woman avoids politics, saying border life requires co operation and that life stops if people quarrel.

Germany France Lauterburg Alsace-Lorraine Mademoiselle Maria Morgan Fraulein Maria Morgan Fraulein Morgan Germain Fraulein Maria Mademoiselle Maria

Parks as memorials proposed by royal commitee

January discussions at Buckingham Palace touched plans to create children’s parks in Belgium to honor Queen Astrid, with a view to commemorating King George in England as well. The idea reflects royal support for child welfare and public welfare projects praised by the people.

George Astrid Leopold Buckingham Palace Mary Belgium England

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