The Banner Publisher Joseph McIntyre Note
The Banner weekly issue from Main St Russell lists Joseph McIntyre as publisher and notes the paper costs $1.50 a year in advance.
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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
4
The Banner weekly issue from Main St Russell lists Joseph McIntyre as publisher and notes the paper costs $1.50 a year in advance.
The Grain Growers of Manitoba plan an October 15 Liberty Drive to recruit members for a Manitoba Grain Growers political party, following Saskatchewan's model. W R Wood says western provinces push for political action amid Conservative high tariff and Liberal ambiguity, while Manitoba districts like Brandon and Neepawa host conventions and others show growing momentum for independent representation.
Gilbert A. Cope invites young readers to a present outing with a brief walk ending in a dance. The note expresses cheerful modesty and signals a friendly social gathering.
London reports that proceeds from expeditionary force canteens run by the Y M C A and others will fund relief for Imperial ex servicemen. A directorate under General Julian Byng will allocate about 39.6 million dollars with portions set aside for overseas dominion troops, likely totaling two to two and a half million dollars for Canada.
Ottawa reports the King will issue a certificate of discharge via the Militia Department to soldiers medically unfit after war service or disabled by air raids or naval bombardments. The large engraved document, 17 by 22 inches, will be distributed unfolded. applications on cards are available at major post offices. Officers invalided from the army may receive the certificate under the same conditions as other ranks.
A letter argues the town should adapt the Agricultural Hall as a temporary dance and concert venue until a new hall is built. The plan includes heating stoves, dressing rooms, supper area, and using the stable for team storage with possible livery help. The writer laments the hall being unused most of the year and urges public access despite minor inconveniences.
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