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Newspaper

Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Sep 23, 1920

Page

3

Egypt to gain independence amid long history and modern politics

England discusses Egypt moving toward self rule after a long arc of control from the Ottoman empire and British influence. The piece recounts Napoleon’s 1798 campaign, the Suez Canal, and British occupation following Arabi Pasha’s 1881 uprising, leading to eventual development and a shift toward responsible governance.

England Egypt Nile Europe Jacob Alexiia Napoleon Turkey Great Britain France Britain India Mahomet Iran Said Pasha Ferdinand de Lessaps Suez Canal Lord Palmerston Mediterranean Red Sea Pharoahs Christ Suez de Lesseps Empress Eugenie Lord Beaconsfield Disraeli Arabi Pasha Lord Wolseley Alexandria Arabi Tel-el-Kebir Sudan Gordon Khartoum Beaconsfield Gladstone R. Gladstone Africa Abdullah Omdurman Lower Ge Fabs Thele Lord Kitchener Kitchener Assauom Sonal Potey

Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross Verse

A playful fragment recalls a toddler rhyme about riding to Banbury Cross to see a fine lady on a white horse. The verse continues with garbled lines but preserves the traditional cadence and imagery of the well known nursery rhyme.

Banbury Cross

Dear Boys and Girls Letter Encourages Reading and Writing

A Norfolk school column invites young readers to write letters, mentions a prize awarded after October 1, and reflects on studying, travel through books, and personal growth. It notes readers can request the tale of Tom Thumb for the children’s page.

Tom Thumb

Letter from Aunt Betty in Regina Ends With Affection

A closing personal note from Aunt Betty addressed to her dear recipients, signed with love and inviting further letters. She lists the Regina address 903 McCallum Hill Building and signs as ever, expressing continued affection and anticipation of replies.

Aunt Betty McCallum Hilh Bldg Regina

Tom Thumb and Crusoe in a Tale of Giants and Castaways

Tales of a tiny boy named Tom Thumb gifted by Merlin and a narrative segment in which Crusoe and Friday encounter white captives and a Spaniard among island natives. The text mixes fairy tale and adventure elements with a cliffhanger about a rescue mission and a future continuation next week.

Tom Thumb Tom

Crusoe Finds Two More Companions Amid Savage Threats

Friday fears pursuing savages arrive near the castle. Crusoe arms himself and Friday and heads out, seeking safety as they venture toward the sight of danger. Their cautious patrol marks a tense moment in the island tale.

Robinson Crusoe Crusoe

Brave Maiden Hanchen Feeds Courage to Stop Robbers

A miller's maid, Hanchen, resists a kidnapper while a five year old is seized. She locks the thief inside the mill drum as neighbors hear the grinding and return with help. The robbers are jailed and Hanchen later marries the miller's eldest son.

Hanchen Botteler Handen Handhen Asami Ee Deedanchen

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