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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1947
Page
2
The Russell Banner notes city commissioners discuss current projects and upcoming plans. Officials in Post City, Degeshea, and local departments outline priorities and timelines for development and services.
The article argues farm families' growth and mechanization push youths to cities while praising agricultural education. It notes graduates aid farmers with disease resistant crops and higher yields, and highlights diploma and homemaking programs opening Oct 29 at Manitoba and Brandon winter courses with fees and duration. It invites 16+ youths to apply via phone.
The 1946 47 Mani ridge winter saw heavy mortality among upland game birds mitigated by wide farmer and railroad worker cooperation in supplying and distributing feed. The article urges conservationists to build shelters near cover, leave grain patches, and ensure safe multiple entrances to prevent traps while keeping bottoms snow free.
Five years ago the Oct 23 1902 issue reports typhoid fever still raging in Seeburn with new cases. A wood market responds to demand at $2.75 to $3.00 per load. Acetylene gas outfits are being installed in Millswood by R. McCallum.
Canada and Britain agreed on a wheat price of 200 dollars per 140 million bushels for the 1948 49 crop year starting August 1 1948 Canada will supply Britain with wheat while debates continue over reimbursements for earlier losses amid forecasts of European recovery by 1952. Also a Health Canada note urges strict breaks in school routine to air classrooms and allow brief freedom from instruction.
An October 24 1907 issue notes the entire stock of the Dr Barnardo Industrial Farm will be cleared at an auction on November 14 and 15. The Village Council plans gas street lighting on main streets and the Queen's Hotel has a new gas lighting system installed.
An archival issue reviews decades of Russell community happenings from 1912 to 1997. It highlights the transition of Russell school to Collegiate Institute, telephone exchange relocation, a rural mail delivery extension, and local honors and events including war returnees and community club activities.
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