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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
4
The Banner lists Joseph McIntyre as publisher with a September 2 date. It notes a yearly in advance price of $1.50 and references Main and Russell as location or masthead elements.
A fragmented quote mentions Canada and petro sector as key to averting ruin. The text hints at a debate over energy policy and national future without providing concrete details or a clear speaker.
The Ottawa Journal notes the Farmers movement as crucial for rural well being while Liberal and U F O platforms are criticized as similar or watered down. Former MP J H Burnham questions Sir Robert Borden’s leadership and the Calder Meighen pairing reshapes conservative politics with no clear new direction.
The Manitoba prohibition question will be decided October 25 with all women and men voting from 6 am to 6 pm in urban divisions and 6 pm to 6 pm in rural areas. The referendum asks if Manitoba desires free importation of liquor for beverage purposes under the amended Canadian temperance act. Proclaimed by B Harkness, the vote will be announced November 5 and uses provincial lists for eligibility.
An article notes railroad losses from employee inefficiency. It cites average daily freight car mileage of 23.1 miles in Canada and the U S, compares 26.9 miles in 1916, and reports a New York meeting where executives pledged reforms to raise daily movement to 30 miles, increase annual loading to 30 tons, and cut bad order cars to 4 percent.
The passage argues that postwar price increases, higher material costs, and labor demands reduce production. It cites railroads as an example where management and workers alike show inefficiency, lowering output per day despite shorter hours. The cycle worsens living costs and overall productivity.
The U S Bureau of Crop Estimates says the sugar shortage was propaganda by refiners and dealers. It notes a rise of about 1.3 million in consumption during the supposed shortage and critiques wartime wealth accumulation. It contrasts political greed with public funds and criticizes Meighen’s indemnity gains.
Ros sell man residence on West bourne street across from the Methodist Church. Office phone 22 house phone 25.
Rossburn announces Dr. Murrough C. O'Brien as physician in charge at Rossburn Private Hospital with contact listing provided.
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