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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
1
Canadian firms must settle all debts to German and other enemy firms at the full German mark value through the Canadian government with British cooperation. Amounts over 100 dollars are collected by the secretary of state and credited against German firm debts to British subject businesses. Montreal firms reportedly hold sizable claims.
The Riding Mountain Reserve of about 25 000 acres will be subdivided and sold to returned soldiers after completion of division. Many soldiers and squatter farmers have waited over a year for parcels and anticipate favorable terms as the land goes to market. A number of squatters have been on site for 18 months and are now harvesting second crops while awaiting final sale. In Shellmouth a monument to Albert Wise who died in action on September 27 1918 is honored with a half mast flag.
A wartime memorial note recalls J. J Boldt who died September 8 1918 and Set William A Boldt killed in action October 1 1913 in distant lands. The verse honors their manly youth faith and service to God country and man. Inserted by sister Mrs Ramon a Wishart.
A terse note from the Russell County Memorial Committee mentions formation or activity by the entity, suggesting ongoing tribute or civic initiative. The fragment hints at local organizational involvement without explicit details on events or individuals.
The Harvest Thanksgiving service will be held in Harrowby next Sunday at 3 p.m. People may bring grain or vegetable decorations on Friday or Saturday morning. Old family hymns will be sung and the Rector will preach on Thanksgiving. All are invited.
A convention is scheduled for Tuesday October 5 1920 at 8 p m in the basement of the Presbyterian church. Mr Best of Neepawa will address the meeting urging representation from every organization in the constituency. J Allison Glen is the County Chairman.
Harvest services announced for next Sunday with morning and evening worship and special music. Donations of grain and vegetables can be left Friday afternoon. Anthem includes O Lord how manifold are Thy Works by Stainer. Rector may miss two Sundays October 10 and 17 for Centenary events in Winnipeg.
James Mitchell aged 60 born May 17 1860 in Scotland died recently after emigrating to Canada in 1882. He lived at Prince Albert and Togo before settling in the Tumbell district in 1886. A charter member of Roblin Lodge No 122 AM his death leaves a void in the community and in the lodge.
The column reports Mr Wickertt installs an electric light plant in his drug store and neighbors travel home from the city. It notes weather dampening threshing, a near collision involving Howard, and plans for a monument foundation. Other items mention cattle shipped to Winnipeg and horse sales, with local chatter and departing residents.
The Presbytery of Minnedosa met in Newdale last Tuesday to review the home and abroad church budget set at 14708 dollars. Revs Annand Lockhart Hodges and Dr decor of Winnipeg spoke. calls to Winnipes and Clanwilliam were considered. The union charges in Rivers offered 2200 dollars. several other payments and a federal liquor legislation resolution were noted.
The Pay election on Tuesday resulted in the reelection of Hon. Ed. Brown. Local supporters celebrate a confirmed victory as Brown secures another term in office.
A parody where a banker urges people to save and invest while social credit and spendthrift urges tempt them. The speaker mocks the banker’s steady hoarding and contrasts it with peoples desire for flashy goods and quick wealth. The verse critiques speculative spending and misplaced trust in financial security.
Toronto wholesale shoe dealers announce a 25 percent price reduction. Canadian millers cut 25 cents per dag in lower flour grades. Government to collect luxury and sales taxes by stamps after November 1. Two hundred Vancouver residents face prosecutions for unpaid income taxes.
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