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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
1
The itemized column lists a Rebecca Lodge planning in Russell, visits from Eng and Bournemouth, theatre upgrades, dances, church missions, a box social raising funds, dental visits, goose hunting trips, millinery moves, and upcoming fairs. Also reported are charity drives, rail posts, hockey club reorganization, and local business changes.
The article lists mixed winter grain and stock prices with figures such as 16.00, 6.25, 3.50, and 3.25 to 4.00. It notes ranges and small changes, reflecting a volatile trading session and several quoted lots without clear company names or dates.
Services held Sunday at Christ Church and Silverton mission drew large congregations. Decorations by local helpers and Mrs Boulton and others received thanks. the choir under E M Williams performed with the anthem O Give Thanks. The special preacher was the Diocese's General Missionary, who was hosted by E M Williams. A repeat service is planned next Sunday night November 2, with Trinity Church Harrowby at 3 pm and Sunday school at Christ Church at 2:40 pm.
Auctioneer A R McIntyre and D J Dunn conduct the sale of livestock and farm implements on November 20. Arctic Ice Company's lumber stock, millwood stock, wood and millwork offered at auction by A R Melntyre.
A garbled transcription reflects Saskatchewan notes on politics and Canadian grain elevator plans at Port Netor. It also contains a fragmented cowboy’s rambling reflections on religion and loyalty, with disjointed snippets about songs, hosting, and rural life.
Notice indicates prosecution for a debt or penalty related to a bore and an amount of 250 dollars. It references a person possibly named Wim Cusiier and mentions applying with or via a vane.
Illness of Jas A Kippan is noted. Wm Allen sold his farm to Alex Simpson. Threshing near completion with bountiful harvest. Broadfoot’s outfit may move from H Cochrane’s. A record Silver Creek threshing yield details 9 acres 1129 bushels. Anglican Thanksgiving service led by Rev Thomas with decorative sheaves. Presbyterian service praised with Rev McNair remarks and $36 collected.
Rev J J Crookshanks, chairman of the Bertie district, will preach at the Angusville Methodist circus on Sunday, November 2.
From Seeburn correspondent Alex McTavish disposed of 24 head of steers averaging 1250 pounds. Trinket the Shetland pony owned by M. Young was found dead in his stall. Mention notes on a skating rink incorporation handled by a local solicitor since last spring awaiting government change.
Strathclair Mrs A Kippan confined to home by Mines. Mr Alex Suiclair of Swan River visiting at Mr Kippan's for a week. Mrs James McKay Sr in Winnipeg hospital for malignant cancer operation. Mrs Angus McBain went to Winnipeg for treatment. Miss B McTavish formerly Shellmouth teacher now at Manitona Medical College broke arm but resumed college work. Rev C A Campbell Hartney former pastor conducted anniversary services last Sunday. He may be used for special services to awaken Christians.
Canora Albert Gall visited from Russell on Tuesday en route to Dauphin while Gill completes a low pressure two pipe steam system in the Canora school and St Pauls Anglican in Dauphin. Stanley Halling moved to Kamsack to run the Halling Co second store and launch Kamack Kandy Kitchen for Russell Canora Hum nodt. Forre Home Missions leader D Grant visited to inspect Waddell Memorial Hospital with Dr Gray and Matron Smith. hospital to open early in the new year.
Western Conservative MPs press to end wheat and flour tariffs while Lloyd George backers push land reform. Alberta warns municipalities against corporate bonuses as Mexico unrest alleged to reflect investor plots. Toronto grand jury urges auto driver exams and licensing, compares cars to locomotives. Barber pole removal sparks ritual dispute and immigration forms tighten border checks with new blank cards and penalties for misrepresentation.
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