Local tea profits aid troops as community notes losses
Funds from August teas totaling 7135 with 62 sent to Winnipeg and a later tea planned by Mrs Richardson and Mrs Goodbun. Raffles yielded 2375 from a lamb, 126 from a rooster, 3500 from the tea. John Kippan reported killed in France, frost damaged Manitoba harvests and advice on green cut grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Dugan
Birnie
Comfort
Winnipeg
F Richardson
A H Goodbun
John Kippan
France
Manitoba
Strathclair Rev Ward Preaches on Labor Sunday
The Rev Ward, appointed to preach at the Presbyterian church for two weeks, spoke last Sunday on the Labor Problem as part of Labor Sunday observances. He chose the text Who will go forth, here am I, send me for September 1st and drew a large congregation. A community-wide thrill followed when the message came through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Ward
Presbyterian Church
British farms rely on German prisoners for labor says minister
Mr Prothers, Minister of Agriculture in the Lloyd George government, claims using German war prisoners on British farms increases available labor compared with November 1916. He also notes that after 30,000 English farm laborers were combed out, only 25 percent of men aged 19 to 21 have been drafted for military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Prothers
Agriculure
Lloyd Gage
Prothers
Prosperity and poverty in wartime Shellmouth
The article argues that thrift sustains a nation during hardship and war. It stresses that farmers’ savings from Canada’s surplus crops form tomorrow’s bulwark for industry and living standards. It urges prudent savings now to prevent disaster when prosperity fades.
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Morcy
Canada
Local items note harvest frost and community events in Russell area
Thanksgiving orders for coal amid harvest troubles. Dr Marquis away in Rossburn Sept 18–21. Regina visitor Miss A Roger in Russell with Mrs Geo Beamish. JasS Ross and family from Shoal Lake. Millinery opening Sept 24–25. Rebekah sock contest deadline Sept 1. Wedding of Clair Hector Maclean and Annie Black. Red Cross meeting Sept 1 in Russell school. Fire danger and near miss at Mather's butcher. Lutheran church project at Bouton. Boys and Girls Club Fair Sept 25 at Russell school. Mourning for Pte Edward Seebach killed Aug 26 with tribute to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas Calvert
Dr Marquis
Rossburn
Russell Branch
Red Cross
Rebekahs
Ciyta Lodge No 49
Russell Lodge
Oddfellows
R A Jones
Theo A Burrows
Grandview
Geo Chatterton
Russell
General Hospital
Winnipeg
Bouton
Oscar Dupont
Russell School
Edward Seebach
Tate
Asa Christiaan
Presbyterian Church Notes Services and Addresses
Sunday morning and evening services led by Rev Mr Russell and Rev Mr Ferrier with an address to the Rebekahs. Additional morning and evening services by Rev E W Johnson of Oakburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Russell
Mr Ferrier
Rebekahs
EW Johnson
Oakburn
Christ Church Schedule and Memorial Service Notes
Christ Church lists 11 39am Liverton service and 2 30pm Sunday School with 7pm choral evensong. A memorial service for Edward Seebach and James Wallace is set for Friday August 13 at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Liverton
Edward Seebach
James Wallace
Roberts-At Rasell Daughter Birth Announcement
Mr and Mrs L Roberts announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday September 7 at their home in Rasell. The new arrival adds joy to the family and is reported in the local columns.
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Roberts
Rasell
L. Roberts
Red Cross Tea and Events Post Local Fund Totals
Local notes record Mrs Huchnichen and Ingleside residents hosting a Red Cross tea on August 31 raising 7.50 with another tea planned September 14 by Mrs Lee. Funds from a concert and chair 47, a Harrowby dance 875, and a valley tea at Mr V Moores add to totals. A finished goods bag contains 9 pyjamas 19 socks 12 gag tokens 18 handkerchiefs 5 housewives shipped. A 39 cheque for supplies and 200 14 to Winnipeg headquarters.
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Huchnichen
Marchwell
F M Lee
Miss Duncan
Ingleside School
Harrowby
Winnipeg
Retirement of J D McGregor from Western Canada Food Board
J D McGregor retires from the Western Canada Food Board. The report notes tension as German forces retreat in France destroy everything destructible, while British and French residents in Russia face imprisonment or execution by the Bolsheviks. Puck magazine suspends publication after years as a leading continental comic periodical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J D McGregor
Western Canada Food Board
France
Russia
Puck
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Alien
Mr and Mrs Alien and family extend thanks for the sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
Teacher Wanted at Clifford School District
Classified notice seeks a second or third class teacher as geo porter for grades nine. Describes a new heated furnace, lodging about 200 yards from school. Salary listed as 750 per year. Location in New York.
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Clifford
Geo Porter Garve
Aes iDa
Seysia Seven
School
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DR. Pike
Curry
Marquis
R.C. D. S. Toronto
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Dropmore
Strathclair
Shellmouth
Henry Adams
Denmark
Fred Kendall
F. Berens
H. Snowling
W. Sudbury
Sotoenenicteibenti Iniecenslintionne
Carmichael
D. A. Goodbun
C. Stewart
Sinlicaibilaassac Canis
CORT
Angus McFadyen
D. C. Stewart
Jacob Haas
Orton TC
Edeieieie Niente Ead
Wii Insiainhctenn
Phillip Kendal
Schaielsalensoat
A. S. Wallace
R. le. Patterson
Wallace
Sudbury
S Warrington
A Astbury
CNR
Garland
Sheilmuth
Clair Hector Maclean
Shea Lake
Annie Black
R Ashcroft
Russell High School
James Mr Wallace
Christ Church Choir
Oddfellows Hall
Mather
Presbyterian Church Notes
Christ Church
Harrowby and
Ingieside Red
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