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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
1
Mrs Watson of Russell revisits the old home as threshing runs at full capacity. Mrs Clement of Toronto visits sister Mrs Brewster. Mr Farthing’s tread power threshing on his Ravenna farm. Grand View reportedly nearly flooded as locals report water. The Banner offers subscription deal for 1902 year plus 15 months for a year’s pay.
Misses R and E Casitar left for Portage last week. Mrs J T Lyon and Mrs Setter are recovering from illness. A double wedding is expected this fall. Threshing resumes despite wet weather. Mr E Moore lost a cow that wandered into the river. one cow escaped, the other drowned after getting stuck in willows.
Miss Edith Bryant spent a few days in town last week. Mr Cartwrights special engineer was in Asessippi Sunday. Rev D McPhail visited his new field at Plumas on Saturday. S C Lewis is fixing up his mansion for the winter. China town the East End is extending its borders. Suburban residences are going up. The dam is finished and the mill will be overhauled by Mr Snyder from Deloraine.
William Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs A Stewart, had a cattle drive accident when his horse slipped, breaking his leg. The injury is improving and he will be around soon. A Stewarts new house nears completion with a self performed plastering job praised for workmanship.
Farm Hands Mr. R. Adamson of the Department of Immigration will bring a number of experienced farm hands to Manitoba for a year long engagement with farmers. Wages are $300. Applications with $25 for passage may be mailed to Mr. Adamson at Virden by October 16 and to the Commissioner of Immigration in Winnipeg by October 21.
Threshing operations are back in full swing across the region as farmers resume harvesting activity. The return of field work follows recent favorable weather, with crews operating machines and transporting grain to nearby mills.
Cattle shippers say movement is satisfactory with ample cars and prompt rail service. A week of free export cattle movement is expected, and Mr. Mullins, Wilson, Gordon, and Ironside report shipments from this point. The article notes prior delays but confirms efforts to prevent damage to the cattle industry and mentions related local notices and appointments.
The old overcoat is brought out for scrutiny though slightly worn. A hopeful dream fades as the scene carries an air of northern winds and lingering odor of past efforts.
Regular county court sittings were held with adjourned cases to December for Garnishee trials. Orders awarded for payments to plaintiffs. Rural Municipality of Silver Creek case reserved. Cecil Rhodes said seriously ill. Dominion government to discuss deportation of Rossland Allen laborers. Milk yields and pasture tests noted. Shorthorn and Guernsey cows showed gains in Brandon farm pasture.
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