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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 16, 1941
Page
2
The Russell Banner is a weekly Manitoba newspaper published Thursdays in Russell. Cecil Sanderson serves as editor and publisher, with standard subscription terms listed for in advance payment.
Canada expands military reach from front lines to air training as war needs surge. Government earmarks 900 million for Britain’s war materials while budgets climb from one to two and a half billion dollars. Civilians urged to increase War Savings Certificates to sustain soldiers and equipment.
An Ottawa observer notes Canada will likely continue present wartime policies rather than implement drastic changes. Signs point to a general agreement transferring income and corporate taxes to the federal level for the war, with provinces reimbursed, while ministers stress a united, effort driven approach.
The piece argues for calm and rational analysis of war issues, noting Cabinet changes are unlikely while Premier Mackenzie King alone decides on reshuffles. It highlights debates on Imperial War Cabinet, Senate vacancies, and potential Quebec representation shifts, praising Ernest Lapointe and outlining probable Cabinet successors in a cautious tone.
The Ladies of St. Josephs church reveal prize draw results featuring Sst Oscar Berg Kelvington Sask 2nd Ida Chantigny 3rd Miss Adline Rubennik 4th Ida Chantigny 5th J Gallant 6th Mrs M Knight 9th Earl Ross Shellmouth 10th Miss Carrie Sywak Angusville Names appear with towns across Saskatchewan and Manitoba regions.
The article discusses early 20th century observations on wheat and other crops. It notes attempts to rejuvenate varieties like Red Fire and Marquis through crossing within the same variety, yet finds no clear productivity gains. It explains deterioration in farm stocks arises from volunteering, mixing, fertilizer use, and occasional natural crossing, with leaf rust and stem rust caused by different fungi.
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