Indemnity for Glanders Losses Topped Hunter West
A 1905 government estimate puts indemnity paid for glands horses shot in the west at one hundred thousand dollars. An Eastern Canada printer, aged 103, is famed for blunders and fears death. A 1910 note recalls Methodist services, Rev G H Peacock, and performers in anniversary events with a threshing record at Andrew Setter’s farm.
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West
Canada
Methodist Church
G. H. Peacock
Foxwarren
Edith Setter
Laidlaw
Swallow
McManus
Andrew Setter
C. Toff
Brave 44th Battalion Enlists Send Off to Old Country
An Oct 21 1915 issue notes a Russell tamber enlisting and departure for the Old Country while Captain D E Boulton is promoted to Major and joins the permanent court martial board in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Old Country
D. E. Boulton
England
Northwestern Manitoba teachers meet for annual convention
One hundred teachers attended the Northwestern Manitoba Teachers Association convention. Principal speakers included Miss Booker from the Department of Education Professor Argus E K Marshal and A M Pratt. A Liquor Commission ban on hard liquor advertising is noted.
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Northwestern Manitoba Teachers Association
Miss Booker
Dept. of Education
Argus
E.K. Marshal
A. M. Pratt
Liquor Commission
Military Funeral For Wilson Elected bar Kenneth Rea 438 Majority
Kenneth Mervyn Rea, a gunner in the Sth Anti-Tank Reg RCA, was killed in a tractor accident before enlisting overseas. Funeral held at Russell cemetery with full military honors at Knox United Church. W. W. Wilson elected to Manitoba Legislature in Russell by a 438 vote margin over M. J. Tokar. detailed polling noted north CNR trend and war service influence.
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Wilson
Bar
Kenneth Rea
Kenneth Mervyn Rea
Russell Cemetery
Knox United Church
E. 8. Dixon
Camp Shilo
Lawrence Cusitar
Walter Cusitar
Edward Glasman
James Spear
Canadian Legion
Ken Rea
Ken
Regina
Bill Keiper
Ed. Long
Syke
Russell
Ted Rea
Marwayne
Allan Bryant
W. W. W. Wilson
Manitoba
C.cf
M. J. Tokar
H. J. Peddie
CNR
Mr. Tokar
Pete's Lake
Tokar
War Service
Millwood
C/N.R
Silverton
Rossburn
Wilson Russell
A-G
H-O
P-Z
Binscarth
Harrowby
Balmerino
Foxwarren
Boyle
Eo Silverton
K-2
Angusville
Lima
Birdtail
Vista
Marco
Otha
Rogers
Leech
Herod
Fete’s Lake
Mears
Ruthenia
Lockerby
Inglis
Endelitte U
Shellmouth
Rowland
Canada’s Ninth Victory Loan Opens Monday
Canada launches its ninth Victory Loan campaign with the aim of a historic sign up. Russell unit targets 525000 dollars, with salesmen to begin Monday and within three weeks every member should be contacted and have signed the Document of Victory. An army despatch rider will deliver offers to Unit Chairman R C Smellie at 9 am Monday.
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Canada
Montpeaie
R. C. Smellie
Concert Unit Billed For Welcome Home Evening
The Russell community hosts a Welcome Home event Monday night for service and ex service personnel and the public. The Air Force Concert unit of Winnipeg performs before a Legion sponsored dance at 9:30 in the Vets hall with lunch and dancing after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Canadian Legion No. 189
Air Force Concert Unit
Winnipeg
Ith Victory Loan
Vets
Crusade for Christ to Open Services Sunday Across Canada
The United Church of Canada launches a postwar Crusade for Christ to re-dedicate ministry and recruit service workers for social and economic security. Rev. Eric D. Errey will inaugurate the effort in Russell district at Knox United Church with services at 1 am and 7 pm on Sunday.
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MacArthur
Canada
United Church of Canada
Christ
Thehurch
Eric D. Errey
First Uni
Ted Church
Brandon
Crusade For Christ
Russell
Knox United’ Church
Christ Church to Observe World Wide Youth Sunday
Christ Church will mark World Wide Youth Sunday on October 21 with festal services and a youth service at 11 am. The theme is The Christian Challenge, urging all parish youth to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Trinity Anglican
Nee
Anthony Seebach Dead at Brandon Hospital
Anthony Seebach, former Angusville resident, died Monday in Brandon Hospital at age 68 years 8 months. He had lived with his niece in Birtle for the past four years. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Birtle United Church with burial in Birtle Cemetery.
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Anthony Seebach
Angusville District
Brandon Hospital
Birtle
Birtle United Church
Birtle Cemetery
Auction Sale for Swainson Power Equipment and Cattle
John T. Swainson conducts an auction of power equipment and registered cattle scheduled for Tuesday October 30. The sale takes place eight miles south and one mile west of Angusville with Bob Page serving as auctioneer.
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John T. Swainson
Worthy Grand Matron Visits Russell Chapter
Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Ellen McDonald of Manitoba visited Russell Chapter No 10 Order of Eastern Star on October 3 accompanied by two grand officers and members from Swan River. Birtle was well represented as the group enjoyed a happy evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Order of Eastern Star
Ellen McDonald
Manitoba
Swan River
Birtle
Knox United Church Russell preacher schedule announced
Reverend Eric D. Errey of First United Church Brandon will preach at 11 am and 7 pm on Sunday and then each weeknight from Monday to Thursday at 8 pm. The readings will be led by J. E McNeill MA BD, minister at Knox United Church Russell Ontario.
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Eric D. Errey
First United Church
Brandon
Russell Pentecostal Loof Hal Sunday School and Devotional
Sunday School at 1 pm and devotional at 2 30 pm announced at Russell Pentecostal Loo f Hal. Bible verse 2 Corinthians 9 18 cited. Messages reference Marchwell Sask Met Le Melniosh Rome and Perel Emar as places in the notice.
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Devoonal
Perel
Emar
el Marchwell
Sask
le Melniosh
Rome
Club Rooms Meeting Notices Election of Officers
A notice invites members to a gathering in the Club Rooms on Monday the 22nd at 8 o clock. Officers for the coming year will be elected and other important matters discussed. Intending players and others interested are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon- Gay
Ariven
Russell
Vets’ Club
China Eyes Mechanized Agriculture For Future Food Security
Shen Tsung-Han deputy director of the Chinese National Agricultural Research Bureau argues that China should mechanize farming to reduce reliance on costly animal and human labor. He notes Chinese farm animals are generally too weak to work effectively and calls for better feeding and scientific breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Canada
Shen Tsung-Han
Chinese National Agricultural Research Bureau
Manitoba voters endorse Garson leadership amid rural shift
Manitoba voters gave strong support to Premier Stuart Garson as Coalition and CCF leaders contest 55 seats with Coalition holding 38, CCF five, and rural voters favoring independent farmers. A Russell town meeting invites public discussion on postwar development, while local charity drives mobilize support for refugees and hospital funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garson
CCF
Manitoba
Inglis Community Notices and Elections Report
Mrs. Jack McKay of Winnipeg visits Inglis while friends stay in district the past two weeks. Mrs. Dunkin injures ankle and remains at Sacred Heart hospital in Russell. Mrs. A Gagnon and infant dau Filer from Winnipeg hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W Bradley. Rev J Nixon with Mr and Mrs Bradley attended Presbytery meeting in Kinscorth. Maurice Shnider visiting relatives in Rogevalley Sask. Mr and Mrs John Halwas and son Dennis leave for Deer Horn Man to farm there. Ladies Aid meet at Mrs H Lorimer home Oct 1. United Church bazaar Oct 25 at Inglis Community hall. WL dance Oct 19 in Community hall to raise Cancer Relief Fund. Election day quiet. votes 115 for W W Wilson Coalition, 19 for M J Tokar CCF. Inglis artists Mrs W G Bradley and Mildred Jackson exhibited at Winnipeg Art Show and received compliments for pastel work.
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Jack McKay
Winnipeg
Herb
Liske
Sacred Heart Hospital
Russell
H. Dunkin
A. Gagnon
Dau Filer
W. Bradley
J. Nixon
Kinscorth
Maurice Shnider
Relaves
Rogevalley
Sask
Mensch
Edgar
Yorkton
John Halwas
Ton
Dennis
Deer Horn
Man
Mr. Halwas
Cancer Relief Fund
Inglis
W. W
Indian Summer Sparks Heat Wave Verses
The piece notes the vivid beauty of Indian summer and the writers enjoy it as temperatures climb to 80 Monday and 82 Tuesday. The tone mixes appreciation with casual meteorological details.
Saskatchewan Speakers Out of Manitoba Politics
Editorial notes that Saskatoon speakers were previously deemed unnecessary in Manitoba and asserts that stance proved correct, framing it as validation of earlier objections to external political advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Craigie Pioneer John Brown to be Buried Saturday
Funeral service for John Brown longtime Craigie resident will be held at Christ Church Russell on Saturday October 20 at 2 30 p m. He died Tuesday at Dauphin hospital aged in his first year and had lived with his daughter at Gilbert Plains in recent years.
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John Brown
Craigie
Christ Church
Russell
Brown
Dauphin Hospital
Gilbert Plains
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Joseph Slack
Irwin Graham
E. W. Robertson
CPR
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Ethiopia
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Canadian Meat' Board
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Poland
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