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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
3
The discussion centers on seed renewal in wheat and barley, arguing that self fertilized and hybrid seeds affect vigor and generational renewal. Claims suggest hybrid wheat could exceed standard varieties at high costs, while potatoes face rust and disease pressures driving imports of disease-free seed.
Harrowby Mra R Scobie Laurice and Hugh spent days with friends at Selsgirth. Mra Angus Bennett weekend visiting Brandon relatives. Cpl Geo Dilts RWR Winnipeg and Mrs Geo Dilts Griswold visiting relatives and friends. Pi Dave Scobie Cam Collins Winnipeg weekend at res tive homes. Mrs H Olds Brandon spent short visit with the Bennetts. Ed Ditts A Maynes arrived overseas. Mrs John Wondrasek and Jimmie Millwood visited farmers parents R Scobie NX. Cronk visits brother at Chater.
Birdtail and Mr. and Mrs. George Fardell left for the city where they intend to reside in the future. Pte. Wm Semeniuk and his cousin spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Semeniuk. Mr and Mrs Wm Young of Angusville were through this
Last week canvassing sign ers on a petition to take over the Post office here. The present post master is resigning. Mrs. W. J. Sherritt returned home after visiting friends. Wm. Pidleburg seeks post master position with a petition to the department. The Craigs left for Red Deer Alta. They plan calls on Veitch and visit Saskatoon and Winnipeg before returning. Puyda sold his half section to Nicola Barneski and son. Geo. Ferguson, now in Winnipeg, renewed old ties. Eddie York has joined the colors in Winnipeg. Ronat Veitch bought the Fargell cottage and will move it to his farm. Alex Andrews and daughter Agnes went to the city for medical care.
Vista Ladies' Aid reports a successful supper with visitors from Oakburn Shoal Lake Selsgirth Rossburn Birdtail and Angaville. Revenue totaled 105 dollars. Rossburn celebrates 25 years of local union and 50 years since its Presbyterian church built. Community notices cover travels and visits, Christmas parcels for servicemen, and a children’s service at St John’s on Sunday Oct 2.
The piece argues that failure lies not with laissez faire but with tariff walls and government interference. It cites rain damaged U.S. Canadian wheat, cold Argentina crops, Ontario rains, and Japan sale limits as price-raising factors, while Canadian price stabilization and war news depress prices. It notes increased winter crop acreage in the U.K. and Europe as a counterpoint to price changes.
The notice invites attendance at Pentecostal Mission with weekly prayer meetings Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Friday 8 p.m. Sunday School 1 30 p.m. Evangelistic service 2 15 p.m. Messages of interest 10.
Mrs H Hamilton and Mr and Mrs W Miller drove to Newdale Sunday to see Mrs Miller’s parents Mr and Mrs R Kippan.
A series of farm auctions listed with dates from Oct 30 to Nov 8 near Angusville Russel Foxwarren and An gusville. Horses cattle implements machinery and household effects are to be sold by Staples Braendle Shipley Son and others with auctions scheduled from Oct 31 to Nov 8.
A new Eaton's Catalogue rolls off the presses as a six month edition. The expansive volume covers clothing, home furnishings, farm equipment, and more. It emphasizes careful planning, broad selection, and faithful representation of goods for country shoppers seeking city-level choice.
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