Barker and Bishop Enter Civil Aviation Venture
The Banner reports Major W. G. Barker, famed Canadian airman, preparing to join Col. Bishop in civil aviation after May voyage. Recent flights include looping the loop seven times and flying over German lines with a royal passenger. The all Canadian air squadrons in England await inspection by the Prince of Wales at Shoreham.
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Aera
W. G
Canada
Dirman
Dinntendes
Col. Bishop
Barker
Prince of Wales
France
England
Shoreham
Prince
Prince Albert
Small Industries in the United States Boost Interstate Traffic
An hour day rule or standard is cited as prevailing after 1921 to regulate or support small industries in the United States that produce goods for interstate traffic. The article notes the impact on production and commerce within the period.
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United States
Notice to settle Russell Emergency Hospital accounts
All parties with accounts against the Russell Emergency Hospital must complete balances up to June 10 and forward by June 14. Those owing must settle by that date or immediate collection steps will be taken. A. B. Callin, Sec.
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Russell
Photograph Enlargement Praised As Lifelike Artwork
A reader from Russell writes the Banner praising a photograph enlarged by Homestead Art Co. He would not part with it for three times its cost, calling it a life like picture and a true work of art.
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Homestead Art Co
A. B. McDougall
Editorial Letter Decries By-law Petition Criticism
TO THE EDITOR OF THE BANNER criticizes sarcastic ads about a town council early closing bylaw. The writer says the petition to amend lacks credit to the authors and notes similar bylaws exist in western towns with prosperity. They argue local businesses can maintain decent closing hours.
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Team Council
Prohibition Bill Before Commons This Week
Ottawa May 12 The prohibition bill moves to the House on a resolution notice by Sir Thomas White. The measure preserves prohibitory laws with one change tied to Quebec plebiscite results allowing beer and light wines in that province. Provincial plebiscites only. Dominion aims to implement provincial enactments.
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Ottawa
Thomas White
Quebec
Military Service Act costs Canada and conscription totals
By November 11, 1918 Canada spent over 3.5 million on the Military Service Act. About 180,000 men were drafted, with 113,000 placed in uniform. Quebec accounted for 55,814 conscripts, the highest among provinces, while defaulters in Quebec reached 18,827. Arrests nationwide totaled 3,492.
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Canada
Quebec
Tenders for cement sidewalk construction at Rossburn
Tenders will be received up to May 31 for a cement sidewalk four and a half feet wide by 900 feet long and an additional section four hundred feet by six feet. Ground formation, levelling and material laying to be done by council. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. R Carson secretary treasurer dated Rossburn May 15 1919.
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R. Carson
Sec’y Treas
Rossburn
Defaulters Under Military Service Act Prompt Disfranchisement
Ottawa May 10 Hon Arthur Meighen introduced a bill to disfranchise defaulters under the Military Service Act. The bill affects those in office under the Crown, MPs or Senators, and voters in Dominion elections for fifteen years. Sir Sam Hughes asks if all defections from Justice and Militia are covered. Meighen confirms yes.
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Ottawa
Arthur Meighen
Senate
Sam Huches
Justice and Militia Departments
Cclanses
Meighen
Buffalo meat sale planned from park buffalo herd growth
The Dominion Government plans to kill a number of buffalo yearly from Wainwright Park and sell the meat in public markets as the herd expands. Three animals were killed last winter and public demand for buffalo steaks and hump roast was strong.
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West
Wainwright Park
Dominion
Toronto
Puenly
Pryce
Ant Bolshevik Forces Progress in Russia and Mobile Fire
Ant Bolshevik forces gain ground in Russia. A fire in Mobile Altai on May 21 destroyed ten residential blocks leaving 1500 residents homeless.
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Russia
Mobile
Altai
Estate claims deadline set in Manitoba notice
All claims against the estate must be filed at the office of Messrs Wilson & Glen in Russell Manitoba on or before July 1 1919. Dated Russell Manitoba May 19 1919. JOHN KARMAZUK Administrator By his Solicitors Wilson & Gien.
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Messrs Wilson & Gien
Russell
Province of
Manitoba
Frances Waroniecki
Messrs
Wilson & Glen
John Karmazuk
Wilson & Gien
Fire Life and Auto Insurance Firms on Both Sides
The report notes strong Canadian British and American companies active in fire life accident sickness and auto insurance markets.
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Shellmouth
Hay Gillespie
the Banner
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Barker and
Bishop Going
A. B. Callin
The
Banner
Tm Mantone
Frank Waroniecke
George Karamaznuk
Life Insurance
A. E. Power
N. W. Manitoba
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Binsearth
H. P. Reed
Binscorth
Stubbs
Pratt
Lewis St George Stubbs
John William Pratt
Ll.b
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Dr. Marquis
Toronto R
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A. R. McIntyre
Central Hotel
M. D. Gordon
Russell, Man
Alfred Clee
R. H. McCallum
Old Reliable Miniota Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
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General Animals of Canada
Walter Hembroff, Russell
Y. J. Attwood
Great West Life Assurance Co
Geo. A. Meeres
Russel
Russell Lodge
J. H. Plewes, N
Oddfellows Hall
W. E. Fenton, K
Warrington
Miss McMurty
G. M
Wells
N. Zrudlo, Russell, Man
Banner Office
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Rivseeil, Man
Hassell
Geo. McDonacaw
Sons of England Benefit Society
Queen of the West
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W. Pres
H. J. Pettitt
Sec'y
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
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L. McRostie
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