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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
1
Manitoba Agriculture College tests show cutting rusted wheat at firm stage yields best weight and quality. Early cuts give brighter color but more shrunken, immature kernels. dead ripe cuts reduce weight and cause bleaching. Late milk to firm cuts maximize bushel weight and overall yield.
The piece lauds Canada's wartime sacrifices and urges a new Victory Loan to sustain the army's demobilization and fulfill soldiers' needs. It emphasizes national pride, the $610 million Victory Bonds, and calls for every citizen to subscribe to ensure full support.
At Binscarth a daughter to Dr A G Lanigan and wife. At Russell Hospital a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Clement of Binscarth.
The Harrowby congregation will hold a service next Sunday at 3 p.m. in Trinity Church. Rev. F. H. Daven will read the Bishop's Pastoral during the service.
The church schedules Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon at 7:00 p.m. The Bishop's Pastoral Letter urged zeal for the Great Forward Movement and highlighted a chance for the church to spread its message.
The last of our soldiers, sergeant John Mason, returns from overseas. A new school wing was completed and students celebrated with a dance. The Union Bank building nears completion, with the manager’s residence to follow. Mr Decorbey, father of Mrs Pacquette, dies in Angusville, leaving sympathy with bereaved friends.
Silvert on Mrs Barnhard and Bobby visit Mrs Flynn. Next Sunday three new Eli to be ordained in the church. Question about a duck and a skunk arises. Hainstock's and Hargreaves' Lore to close Monday for Thanksgiving. Sidewalk extended to station platform. Rally Day service held September 28 with large attendance and $53 collection. Curling Club reorganizes October 1 with plans for winter play and a meeting October 22 to select skips and rinks. Ladies Missionary Society to hold Thanksgiving concert November 17 with Miss Herdman speaker. Tea, collection for society work, and Sunday School lesson on John 1:29-42.
The funeral for the late Mrs. R. A. McLennan was held last Friday afternoon at Minniska cemetery. Born 62 years ago in Huntington Quebec, she and her husband were pioneers of the district. She is survived by three sons John Malcolm Harold and two sisters Elizabeth of Appleton Wisconsin and Mrs Metcalf of Jamestown New York.
H S Arkell says in the October Agricultural Gazette that London agents regret orders for Canadian bacon eggs and other goods. He warns that high Canadian hog prices reflect on bacon reputation, urging fall production and strong export supply to avoid danger to Canada’s meat and egg markets.
Thanksgiving will be observed on Monday October 13 with stores closed. The Bijou hosts the Kelly Entertainers on October 14 while Angusville plans a Friday evening Fowl Supper and entertainment. Threshing resumes after wet weather and many townsfolk travel for medical, family, or military notices.
The Russell Assembly Club holds its first dance at The Bijou on October 15. Admission is by membership ticket available at the door. Dress up incurs a possible fine. Manitoba courts are asked to declare the Workmen's Compensation Act unconstitutional.
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