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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reads The Banner about the public publication office. It mentions monthly notes and an authorizing official but most details are unclear. The readable bits indicate a generic notice rather than a complete event or outcome.
The text argues lasting peace requires empowering democratic government and daylit diplomacy, not autocratic control. It condemns a few leaders deciding war and suggests Germany adopt a democratic constitution with broad franchise. international church unity could offer limited support.
The article questions common tests for mushroom edibility noting most are unreliable and urges caution. It cites the American Medical Association on the limits of silver tests and peeling or flavor as guides, and notes the surest method is experience or trial. It then discusses color blindness research, explaining inherited patterns from mother to offspring and implications for assessing eyesight in railway and ship personnel.
The passage compares recognizing mushroom species to identifying familiar forest field and garden plants. It emphasizes practical learning through observation and experience rather than seeking a single guaranteed method.
An amendment to the Inspection and Sales act will take effect January 1 1915, establishing uniform weights for cereals and related goods across Canada. Bags and packages must show their contents weight, with per bushel or bag weights standardized for vegetables nationwide. The Department of Trade and Commerce issued circulars urging broad publicity of the changes.
Canada announces enlistment for a second contingent while Britain orders 50,000 stretchers from Reading Pennsylvania at a rate of 1000 weekly. Princess Mary launches a Christmas gift drive for servicemen as Japanese women divers offer to clear Kiau Chau harbor mines. A Belgian Dahlen telephone operator guided fire of forts, was killed when her instructions led to a building's destruction.
Reports say protests to the United States government accuse Germany of seizing food supplies in Brussels and driving civilians toward famine. Emperor William moves closer to the French front while Von Bethmann-Hollweg and his retinue arrive in Brussels. Belgium orders males 18 to 45 into the army within two days as Albert’s forces keep the line with allies. In South Africa, Col Maritz’s revolt faces Union troops and Botha’s appeal draws rebel leaders to defend the government.
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