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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1923
Page
2
A historical newspaper fragment lists subscription prices: 1.50 dollars annually in advance and 209 dollars per year outside Canada, published under Joseph McIntyre, publisher, on Thursday October 25, 1923.
The piece notes ongoing grain blockades at the lakes and warns of potential repeats this year. It cites western shipments via Vancouver not easing Manitoba and Saskatchewan shortages and argues that only completion of the Hudson Bay Railway can solve the problem. It accuses some Ottawa lawmakers of delaying progress in favor of big interests.
The Manitoba government plans a caucus of supporters later this month or in November to set policy for the season. No registration steps have begun. Legislature likely to reconvene in January. Fiscal year ending August 31, public accounts prepared for presentation. Committee estimates for next year not started. orders expected to align with last year's expenditures, which were about cerect per cent under the amounts voted. No departmental eliminations yet. some clerks and stenographers at the power commission retired.
Canadian fishermen on both coasts prepare to feed households on National Fish Day, October 31, with hundreds of weights of seafood expected to surpass previous records. The observance promotes fish as a nutritious, economical staple and urges families to make sea products the main meal.
The text notes a decline in Cerafa cheese production this century while creamery butter and condensed milk products rise. It cites 17968 dollars? pounds figures for cheese and substantial growth in butter and condensed milk output, with Canada moving from importer to exporter and government grading starting April 1 to improve quality in butter and cheese.
Holders of 1923 victory bonds who have not converted to the 1943 refunding issue may cash their bonds through any chartered bank in Canada. The announcement came from Rt. Hon. W. G. Piedling, Minister of Finance.
The finance department in Ottawa and the office of the assistant receivers general across Charlottetown Halifax St John Montreal Toronto Winnipeg Regina and Vitoria announce special bank arrangements to process bond payments without charge. Bonds presented before November 1 will be settled promptly on maturity when delivered for examination and listing. later submissions may require a few days. Endorsement forms are specified for registered and bearer bonds. interest ceases at maturity and no further interest is paid if bonds are kept after that date.
The piece argues most poor retirees stem from failure to save early. It stresses the habit matters over method, whether insurance savings or securities. Regular saving maintains money working and prevents becoming penniless in later life. It notes men who fail to save at 10 dollars a week likely never save larger sums later.
The speaker argues Canada must regulate immigration to focus on bringing home its citizens abroad. He cites brain drain to the United States, warns of lost talent from Nova Scotia natives, and urges repatriation to accelerate national growth while criticizing export of Canadian brains.
Arthur Hunter Chute argues that Canada must foster patriotism in homes and schools to cultivate native talent. He cites lost opportunities for Canadians abroad and urges preference for Canadians in academia to strengthen national confidence and service at home.
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