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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1947
Page
2
The Russell Banner notes a major dam break and subsequent flood threat near the town. Officials warn residents to evacuate affected areas as emergency crews race to reinforce dikes and secure critical infrastructure. Local schools and businesses prepare for possible disruptions.
The Hon. Douglas Abbott announces a new issue dated November 1, 1947 at 2 percent for ten years. It will be redeemable at any bank in Canada and registered to the owner with a $1,000 per-name limit. Purchases open to public with cash or instalments, aided by Payroll Savings Plan expansion and Bank of Canada sales arrangements.
Canada declared war on Germany on September 16 1939 and formed the Canadian Active Service Force. By war’s end it expanded to five divisions and two independent armored brigades with overseas troops totaling 375 000. Seventy three soldiers died at sea aboard SS Nerissa after torpedo attack April 30. Canadian forces served in Sicily Italy France Belgium Holland Germany North Africa and Hong Kong with 104 196 total casualties including 32 046 killed in action.
Amateur Manitoba painters are invited by the Federation of Canadian Artists to submit original works for a non jury show at 4x Gallery Winnipeg. Up to two pieces per exhibitor may be entered, each not smaller than 12 inches in each dimension, with forms from Mrs A Bernard 1674 Portage Ave Winnipeg. The exhibit runs October 1 to 15 and entrants should apply immediately.
A Holyoke Massachusetts woman who received $99 from the public welfare department in 1930 has returned the money seventeen years late.
A collage of brief items notes a new manual pipe organ for the Presbyterian church funded by local ladies, loading platform completed at the station, and a farewell banquet by Masons. It also lists schoolhouse plans, hail damage in Rochdale district, and voter lists and football results across years.
One of the 700’s newest residents is a shoe billed stork nicknamed whale-head, priced at 1400 dollars. A longtime roommate has resided there since 1928, while the older resident is described as a man-hater after receiving cod liver oil on arrival.
Readable items show annual bargain push with Projes listings for 100 lbs sugar $5.79 coffee 1 lb 29c tea 1 lb 88c oranges per dozen 14c apples 10 lbs 5c sliced bacon 1 1/2 lb 10c.
Western Manitoba shows renewed interest in fall rye as a quality seed stock becomes scarce. Dominion Experimental Farm at Brandon advises seeding between September 10 and 20 and notes early seeding is needed on summer-fallow or stubbed land to ensure a good stand before freeze-up. One bushel per acre suffices.
Guidance notes seed timing for grasses and legumes with September sowing on clean stubble. Warns against autumn legume seeding and notes late drilled seeds will overwinter, germinate early in spring, and establish before hot dry days.
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