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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Sep 23, 1920

Page

11

Egypt to gain independence with British oversight

English news outlines Egypt’s path to limited self rule after centuries under Turkish suzerainty and British control. It notes the Suez Canal's opening, earlier Franco British involvement, Arabi Pasha's rebellion, Gordon's Khartoum siege, and eventual Sudanese and Egyptian development under colonial administration.

England Egypt Egyt Nile Europe Jacob Alexandria Napoleon Turkey Great Britain Great Britain France India Mahomet Said Pasha Ferdinand de Lessaps Suez Canal Lord Palmerston Mediterranean Red Sea Christ Suez de Lesseps Empress Eugenie Lord Beaconsfield Disraeli Arabi Pasha Lord Wolseley Arabi Tel-el-Kebir Sudan Gordon Khartoum Beacons Gladstone Africa Abdullah Omdurman Lower Lord Kitchener Ener Assallam Germany Mic

Nursery Rhyme About Banbury Cross Ride

A folklore couplet describes a toddler’s ride to Banbury Cross to visit a fine lady on a white horse. The verse notes rings on fingers and bells on toes and promises music wherever she goes.

Banbury Cross

Aunt Betty Receives Warm Greeting From Regina Relative

A note expresses fond wishes as the writer plans to have a letter printed for her. It ends with love to all and a request for many letters addressed to “Aunt Betty” at 903 McCallum Hill Building, Regina, signed as ever.

Betty McCallum Hilk Bldg Regina

Dear Readers Letters and Lessons for Young Minds

A weekly appeal encourages children to write in and share about themselves. The writer praises study and travel through books, notes Labor Day memories, and urges better students to become capable workers, ending with a request for the tale of Tom Thumb for the children’s page.

Tom Thumb

Tom Thumb and the size of a boy in a fairy tale

A poor couple wishes for a child and Merlin grants their wish. The tiny boy Tom Thumb grows with help from fairies, receives a magic sword, and faces adventures as he and companions navigate captivity and rescue efforts on a distant island. More adventures await next week.

Tom Thumb Tom Jom

Crusoe Finds Two More Companions

Crusoe and Friday flee from Rob inson castle after Friday fears a savage party has come for him. Crusoe arms them and the pair set out, approaching the distant sight of danger.

Crusoe Robinson Crusoe

Brave Maiden Hanchen Rescues Child From Mill Robbery

A historical tale recalls Hanchen, a mill helper who, while protecting a five year old, foiled Botteler and an accomplice. She lured the robber, locked him in the mill drum, and signaled for help as neighbors arrived to free the boy and arrest the pair. Hanchen later marries the miller’s son.

Hanchen Botteler Handen Handhen Anchen

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