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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
7
A report shows 1912 to 1917 highway deaths rose from 1912 to 837 deaths on rail grade crossings, a 106 percent five year gain. It blames reckless driving and failing to stop look or listen as major causes and notes Illinois Central Railway observations found 75 percent of pedestrians cross without regard to approaching trains.
The Canadian Red Cross Society Manitoba Branch reports the opening of a women’s hostel at 20 Prince's Gardens London 8 S. W. to aid female residents seeking shelter and support.
The Red Cross near London will operate a hostel for women headed to France with 40 beds and meals at a daily rate of 2 dollars. About seven pounds cover travel and meals for the journey, with New Zealand Chaplain Service assisting. The Winnipeg branch seeks names of Manitoba dependents needing accommodation due to hostel capacity. The Canadian Army Dental Corps was demobilized and veterans may apply for post discharge dental care via Capt J F Morrison in Winnipeg.
From the Toronto World report ten ministers with 7 to 29 years service resign over deferred pay. Salaries ranged 566 to 795 dollars, with one MA holder in 30th year of ordination leaving as arrears exceed two thousand dollars. The piece condemns the clergy’s strained finances amid alleged prosperity elsewhere.
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