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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
6
The Banner editor announces publication details for a Russell-based paper dated Thursday September 8, 1921. Pricing listed as 1 dollar 50 cents in advance and 2 dollars 60 cents outside Canada. The notice credits Joseph McIntyre as publisher.
Premier Meighen announces a Dominion election to be held this fall with the date not yet fixed but expected in the last week of November. The move is seen as satisfying across the Dominion though the West would have preferred after redistribution. a strong contest could stabilize the country if a party or coalition wins a solid majority to govern effectively.
Readers denounce the provincial business tax as a 1920 levy in disguise. Farmers, professionals, and labor are exempted, while small and large business places face the bill. Critics call the act a hold-up and a discriminatory tax, with many promising to refuse forms.
In July 1920 Meighen would have faced scrutiny for any soundsness, but by clinging to a party majority he betrayed the West’s representation. The piece argues about redistribution, census timing, and the impact on prairie MPs and national policy, warning of diminished West influence in Parliament.
Kenora dispatch reports Hon. T. A. Crerar, leader of the National Progressive party, telling the Canadian Press the party will enter the federal election ready to accept all responsibilities and to answer the prime minister’s challenge to appeal to Canada’s electorate. The interview occurred Monday at Crerar’s location.
Mr Crerar regrets the governments plan to seek an electoral verdict before redistribution. He argues western under representation will occur next parliament and urges a session to pass fair redistribution. He counters Meighen's tariff framing and stresses economy, railways, immigration and patriotism in a broad policy agenda.
Regular meetings held in the Club Rooms on the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Mrs G McDonald and Mrs G L Foster listed as contacts.
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