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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
3
The article recalls Dr. Cowan a dentist and Conservative loyalist in Regina. It notes his youthful conversion to Sir John A Macdonalds policies after a foxed hat incident, his role with Scotts Jaws crew in 1896 campaigns, and clashes with Orangeman Hiscox over the Manitoba school Remedial Bill.
The text recounts Dr. Cowan a Regina figure active in civic life. He led debating societies and mock parliaments in the late 1890s and influenced many prominent figures. He served as mayor of Regina and held roles in dental associations and national councils. His dedication to public service persisted through wartime and provincial duties.
A dramatic jailbreak tale follows Dry Berry as his captors seize control during a tense standoff. A brawny wife’s daring intervention contributes to the sequence of events ending in Berry’s arrest and subsequent liberation.
The Navy League starts a Canada wide drive October 21 to educate inland Canadians on naval needs. The piece notes wartime funding difficulties in inland areas and argues British naval action and convoy protection helped win the war, while Canada’s naval forces were limited by a distant stance and outdated ships.
A historical anecdote from 1890 follows Pastaymin Dry Berry a twenty two year old Indian and his wife on a summer trip to Muskow Petung west of Fort Qu Appelle. After stealing provisions from Hudsons Bay Co Dry Berry escapes from Regina jail and travels twenty five miles aided by friends and a borrowed horse before returning to his camp. The tale includes police pursuit an agent arranged surrender and a later pardon influenced by officials.
New York residents pay eight to ten cents per pound less for sugar than the Canadian Board of Commerce price. The reduction also applies to other U S cities.
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