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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
2
The Russell Banner urges readers to support the bylaw to adopt Hydro, arguing that over 50 000 dollars of debt would be avoided and annual payments saved. It claims Hydro offers immediate lower rates, eligibility for government water power bonuses, and reliable future expansion to nearby towns.
Public worship scheduled at Knox United with Rev. A Calder of Silverton conducting the 1 pm service and a 7 pm evening service in charge. Knox Young People Union sent Miss Alice Maher and Bob Smellie to the Manitoba Young People’s Conference in Portage La Prairie from Friday to Monday.
Local event bulletin lists a calf show hosted by the Russell Boys' and Girls' Club scheduled for October 18. Participants from area clubs expected to compete in junior livestock judging and exhibition categories.
Community sale at Angusville features Dr. E. H. Whelpley household effects on Saturday October 19 conducted by Staples and Breandle. Wilfred Wood offers livestock implements and furniture near Russell on Tuesday October 22 with Shipley and Son as auctioneers. Woods presents high class furniture in McRostie's hall Russell Saturday October 26, Shipley and Son. F W Dudley Winnipeg optometrist visits Russell Tuesday evening October 22 and remains Wednesday October 23 with full eye testing equipment for glasses.
The piece urges Canadians with British ties to write encouraging letters as Britain battles Nazi forces. It notes Elizabethan spirit revived among Britons, mentions training more workers and soldiers, and calls for overseas moral support to bolster the fight. It also lists factors affecting wheat prices, including Australia’s acreage and European seeding trends.
The report notes Yugo-Slavia’s trade figure more than doubles compared with the previous year, highlighting a strong growth trend and rising economic engagement amid shifting regional dynamics.
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