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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
4
The Banner indicates publication from Main S. Russell and JOSEPH McINTYRE as publisher. Dated Thursday September 4% and priced at $1.50 a year in advance.
The Ottawa column urges Senate reform to elect members from provinces for staggered terms aligned with the House of Commons elections. It argues elections by province wide voters are feasible, with vacancies filled by provincial elections and adherence to proportional representation. A Canadian Senate elected by popular vote could gain legitimacy alongside a broader constitutional revision within a decade. It notes similar U S practice and calls for national debate. Also mentions white wheat from Australia with record yields and a notable anecdote about Dr. Wheeler’s wheat valued at 2400 dollars per bushel.
Minutes from the Rural Municipality of Russell meeting held September 20 1920 note reeve chairs all but Mr Gray. Fences on road allowances discussed. Road arrangement with J D Tennant. Nuisance ground petition to town council. Tax sale for arrears set Oct 29. By law 319 borrows 10000 from Merchants Bank for Millwood Bridge. Accounts passed including hospital maintenance and various small expenses. Next meeting set for Oct 29 1920 in Russell.
A coating of liquid rubber with whitening added is claimed to improve the appearance of tires and help preserve them, especially in hot summer weather. Various tire painting compounds on the market claim to fill small cuts and scratches while enhancing look and durability.
A reader cites a DIY method from Motor Life to coat both sides of worn shoes with a compound made from whitening rounds mixed into a quart of rubber cement. The result creates a moisture resistant, elastic layer that resists cracking when applied as paint.
Owing to prohibition trends the Dominion uniform legislation for patent medicines is urged. J A Stewart of Renfrew calls for provincial action to regulate manufacture and sale. He proposes referring the matter to the Dominion department of Health and likens it to English enforcement. The province may seek provisions to protect children and place reliance on public charities.
Auctioneer and live stock salesman to sell by auction. Terns as low as any. Satisfaction guaranteed. Correspondence invited. Phone 10 Russell Man.
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