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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
12
Farmers in distant regions report harrowing grain after emergence improves moisture retention by sealing the surface and reduces weed growth by cutting near surface roots. The Farmers Advocate urges readers to experiment on their own farms to judge the method's value.
The Selkirk Centennial Exposition promoters failed to obtain a large land grant and now seek 2 509 000 from Ottawa to finance the scheme. Critics argue no more Western land should be ceded and warn against government handouts to promote a single exposition over national development.
James J. Hill told a deputation that this year the Great Northern Railway moved 100000 bushels of Canadian wheat from the Hansboro North Dakota bonded warehouse. Farmers received six to eight cents more per bushel than if sold via Canadian routes, highlighting the gap between U S and Canadian wheat values rather than freight rates.
The Winnipeg Telegram argues Western Canada grows top quality wheat and questions why Canadian farmers can fetch lower prices at home than when selling via American routes. It calls for an organized government inquiry to uncover the transportation and grading factors behind a potential multi million dollar annual gap.
A man named Sidney Stone was struck and killed by lightning during a storm near Elkhorn as he carried ploughshares toward town and sheltered in a nearby barn. The article explains lightning dynamics, the purpose of lightning rods, and protection methods including copper rods, proper joints, and copper-rodded buildings to prevent strokes.
Cattle handlers note that fences grounded in two or three points are safe for cattle proximity. This practice reduces stray grounding issues and improves boundary reliability for livestock management.
The Hartney Star argues Manitoba wheat farmers will not back urban expansion. It says producers face higher costs from many traders and small profits due to rural stores competing with cities. The piece forecasts reduced profits from more weeds and less wheat as taxes stay constant. The farmers control their fate, with the grain fields serving even the King.
British investors pour funds into Prince Rupert real estate and business ventures, signaling a strong confidence in the port city’s growth prospects and economic potential. The move includes residential sites, commercial properties, and developing firms under local and overseas sponsorship.
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