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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
3
Fragmentary item from The Russell Banner mentions a yearly advance event and a person named Dotan. The readable text hints at a local community notice or teaser with partial names and topics awaiting fuller details.
The grist mill resumes Monday the 21st. A new steam shovel arrived Friday and is prepared for use. Doukhobors are employed on bridge work between here and Harrowby. Christie Bailey Co adds feet to their store. The Presbyterian ladies plan a garden social in June with a baseball game and attractions. The Young People's Mission Band held an annual meeting. Officers elected: President Mrs. Watson, Vice-President Miss Walker, Secretary Miss F Davenport, Treasurer Miss M L Walker. Rail operations are in full swing with two steam shovels at work. One new shovel cost the CPR a large sum and was damaged in a landslip on Saturday.
Mosquitoes are described as affectionate by residents while numerous locals make routine visits and notices. A theater crowd gathering ended in disappointment as a variety company failed to appear. Relief for Mafeking spurred town celebrations with band marches, bonfires, and fireworks.
An advertisement touts Dr Petty's Pills as a universal family remedy. It claims the pills are small enough for a child and effective for headaches backsides and general aches with a single dose. The copy urges avoiding other remedies and promises relief with an honest trial.
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