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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1923
Page
2
The note indicates a subscription offer of 1.50 dollars a year in advance and 2.00 dollars a year outside Canada. It identifies Joseph McIntyre as the publisher with a date of Thursday October 4 1923.
After the United Farmers of Saskatchewan convention a pool campaign begins in January to spread the terms of the proposed contract among farmers. Signatures must be received by April 1, 1924, allowing three months for the sign-up. The UF may modify actions as they review the draft agreement.
Opponents led by the Conservatives vow a major fight in the next session to repeal the provincial income tax. They argue for greater economy and cite government liquor stores as netting at least $1,000,000 annually, reducing the need for the tax.
Britain proposes large scale propertory training for emigrants before departure to the Dominions. The Salvation Army’s farm school idea may shift to a provincial training institute in Manitoba. Australian premiers stressed in flight training within their states. South Australia hinges immigration on apprenticeship before grants. Negotiations to acquire Barnardo Farm, about 6000 acres, were explored as a training site.
An article notes Thomas Edison’s brain valued at 15 billion dollars in today’s market, reflecting America’s investment in industries based on his inventions. It cites Edison’s numerous patents, extensive impact on major industries, and a lifetime tally surpassing 1,239 foreign patents by 1908.
A Northwest Medical Association meeting in Kenton featured Drs Bates Shaw Stewwold Yule Brien Tisdale Stewart lecturing on tuberculosis with X rays showing improvements. The event included bone tuberculosis cases, a pancreatic cancer and diabetes report, a dinner, and a public talk on disease prevention. Next meeting set for Russell on Oct 5.
The Dominion Experimental Farms highlight Marquis as the leading Canadian wheat, with about eighty percent of Canada’s wheat and sixteen percent of U S wheat grown from it. Other notable varieties include Ruby Prelude and Huron, each serving specific regional needs from early ripening to short-season adaptation.
The report notes Marquis wheat greatly boosts Canada’s wealth, with an estimated $29,000,000 annual gain from Marquis alone. It highlights eastern and western suitability, Huron wheat for light eastern soils, and the broader impact on population, industry, and railways in Manitoba and other provinces.
The annual report to Attorney General R. W. Craig shows provincial police collected $101,853.40 in fines for the months ended August 31 for various infractions. Convictions totaled 1,831 with 108 charged for trial on indictable offences and 54 under federal laws. The report details 121 Game Act convictions, 507 Temperance Act, 279 Motor Vehicle, 166 School, and 192 theft offenses with 30 theft defendants committed for trial.
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