Labor Day and local notices fill Russell page in 1910
A wide array of local items fills this Russell Manitoba issue. Notes include Labor Day public holiday, school openings with Miss M Davidson in charge, Dr. MacDonald dental visit, fisheries failures, and farm news. Several travel notices list upcoming visits by doctors and specialists, plus a storm affecting crops and telephone lines. Local officials, sports results, and community events are reported with emphasis on schools, agriculture, and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador
Harrowby School
M. Davidson
Russia
Ludwig Gohering
Langenburg
Dr. MacDonald
Russell
B. B. Burlington
Neepawa
Smellie Bros
Kennedy and Partridge
Sutherland
Foxwarren
Evelyn Kelso
Brandon
Kelso
M. Burk
Moose Jaw
W. J. Calvert
Russell School
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Britannia
Winnipeg
Minitonas
Dauphin
Miss Bates
Millwood
Setter
W. R. Lavery
Newdale
C. Brown
Miss Lipsett
Sunshine
Winnipeg Telegram
Harvey
Boulton
J. H W. McKaughan
Watrous
Hutchison
McManus
Collinson
McDonald
S. Larcombe
Birtle
Toronto Industrial
Pdrise
Social visits and lawn party entertainments noted
Silverton Rev J L King of Roblin renewed acquaintances last week. Duncan Stewart of Stratford Ont visits brother in law J A Kippan. Mr and Mrs Wm McFarlane hosted a lawn party with lawn tennis croquet and a lawn supper. Games continued indoors with progressive clok among guests, H McIntosh and Miss H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. King
Roblin
Duncan Stewart
Stratford
Ont
J. A. Kippan
Wm. McFarlane
H. Mclntosh
Strathclair Notes on Local People and Farm Conditions
Strathclair reports Mr Black of Ayr Ontario visiting sons. Agricultural Society competes at Winnipeg floral show. Mrs Smalley of Russell led Baptist services last Sunday. Oats harvest slow due to labour shortage, crops look excellent. Miss Margo of Boston visiting Newdale district gave Methodist services. Sympathy to Mr and Mrs Jne Morrison on their five month old baby's death from summer complaints. Ben Scamperlein to head Northern elevator. Jas Smith of Dow Cereal Co elevator. Arnold's elevator purchased for government operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Ayr
Ontario
Agricultural Society
Winnipeg
Smalley
Russell
Margo
Boston
Newdale
Jne Morrison
Binscarth News Briefs and Local Appointments
Binscarth Arthur Wade becomes principal replacing Mr. Smiley. J Anderson and C Strachan houses under measles quarantine. Murphy store addition foundation completed. W Gordon named manager of Northern Crown bank. Geo Holloway of Melville takes clerk job at Binscarth Drug Store. Mr and Mrs John Crerar and Winnipeg party visiting A S Crerar. Binscarth Park Association directors pass a resolution on Orphieri filly stating she is Orphanet’s daughter and two years old on March 3 1910, calling Brandon Turf Club protest ruling arbitrary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Anderson
C. Strachlan
Binscarth Park Association
Bradshaw
F. McPherson
P. H. Nelson
Sec’y-Treas
Florence Nightingale Remembered For Medical Service Reform
The world mourns Florence Nightingale at age sixty six, crediting her with reforming military medical service. Her Crimean War work inspired hospital reform, the Geneva conference, and the Red Cross, shaping modern humanitarian aid and ongoing global welfare efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Nightingale
Miss Nightingale
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Nightingale’s Work Earns International War Relief Recognition
A fragment notes that Miss Nightingale’s humanitarian efforts gain international acknowledgment, expected to ease the brutalities of war and improve care for the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nightingale
Government Annuities Plan Promises Safe Old Age
The article outlines Canada’s government annuities system offering 4 percent compound interest on deposits, with at fifty five or later age annuities guaranteed until death and optional survivor benefits. It highlights administration paid by the government and protections from debt seizure, urging public support. It also references Burns and a list of town and farmer company contributions in thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliament of Canada
Canada
Robert Burns
Government Elevators Expand Grain Tinning Network
The Manitoba Government elevator commission plans new elevators for tinning grain at Birdtail Creek and nine siding towns. It lists purchases from Dominion Elevator Company and Imperial Elevator Company, with capacity figures for Treherne Roland Miami Hartney Shoal Lake Altamont Hamiota Swan Lake and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roll
Crystal City
Eden
Graysville
Hallboro
Hilton
Kenton
Lenore
Letellier
Mariapolis
Margaret
Mather
Medora
Miniota
Myrtle
Ninga
Oakville
Ridgeville
Underhill
Wellwood
Lauder
Miami
Treherne
Altamort
Carman
Pipestone
Pleasant Pr
Brookdale
Virden
Homewood
Grandview
Reston
St. Claude
Hargrave
Dunrea
Birdtail Creek
Cardinal
Cordova
Dufresne
Gilbert Plains
McLean Siding
Newton Siding
Riding Mountain
Buford
Chillon
Manitoba Government Elevator Commission
Dominion Elevator Company
Roland
Hartney
Shoal Lake
Altamont
Imperial Elevator Company
Hamiota
Winnipeg Elevator, Co
Swan Lake
Beaver
Car
Dominion Railway Commission to Meet in Winnipeg
The Dominion Railway Commission will convene in Winnipeg on September 22. Fire threats rise as bush fires in New Ontario persist and settlers battle the flames. Rumors say the Federal government may aid the Sel kirk Centennial and retain the buildings for military use. An Irishman jokes about a homestead bet of 160 acres for $10. Two men share a crowded car seat a long-distance whistler and an annoyed rider briefly clash. A park nanny humorously distinguishes fraternal twins in a pram using a sly remark by a bemused old gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Railway Commission
Winnipeg
New Ontario
Selkirk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shell River and
Boulton Rifle Association
Weagant
Portage
Binscarth
Angusville
Fred. Richardson
Y. J. Attwood
Richardson
Chas J. Western
Ledingham’s
Rossburn
Binscorth
Oakburn
Kelloe
Vista
McLeod’s
Rossborn
EH. Smith
R. Eason
Russell Agricultural Society
Board of Trade
Banner
Alf Clee
Gilbert A. Cope
Silverton
Strathclair
Ben Scamperlein
Jas. Smith
Dow Cereal Co
Arnold
Arthur Wade
Mr. Smiley
General News
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