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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
2
The editorial argues Eastern Canada must drop the belief it owns Western lands and resources, and abandon a colonial mindset. It notes the East shifted from pioneer defenses to a conservative, industrial growth phase, urging harmony between East and West and updated federal cooperation. It contrasts outdated imperial views with the need for shared national effort.
A society-wide debate contrasts East and West Canada on adapting policies for national growth. The East clings to past advantages while resisting changes seen as necessary for progress, arguing they bore the development burden. The West, now home to over two million Canadians, urges policy evolution to build cities, industry, and a true national market. Next week the Western viewpoint will be presented.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications because the disease is constitutional and requires an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claimed to purify blood and affect mucous surfaces. Also notes a German long-range gun used to shell Paris as a war trophy in Paris.
The Alberta minister of agriculture releases figures showing 10 000 000 acres cultivated, about eight percent of provincial arable land and up over two million acres from the prior year, with crop area far smaller than cultivated land. Thomas Reynolds of Quaker Oats Saskatoon says the company will double feed plant capacity and add a warehouse story.
Germany plans to send Matthias Erzberger as plenipotentiary to meet Marshal Foch at Spa. The German note requests a personal audience to discuss Danzig and seeks guarantees on landing General Haller's troops, with a 24 hour deadline for full particulars.
A 19th century style advertisement argues rheumatism stems from blood impurities and claims Dr Williams Pink Pills restore blood to normal, banishing rheumatic pains. It cites Mrs. Johnston of Chatham Ontario whose severe inflammatory rheumatism improved after months of use, with no recurrence since. Pills sold by mail from Brockville Ontario.
The Temps reports Allied powers intend to land Polish troops at the Baltic port of Danzig despite German objections. The plan aims to create a neutral state around Danzig, avoiding attachment to either Germany or Poland. North Portal forms a Boy Scout association with returned soldiers as honorary members.
A brief note on popping corn using Putnam's Corn, claiming different methods and a paintess remedy. Ex tractors corns pop out for fair and stay out when removed by Putnam's. Suggests trying the remedy, 25% at all dealers.
Marquis wheat grown in Saskatchewan will be introduced to Australian farmers by the government this spring. Ten thousand bushels have been ordered by the Dominion seed purchasing commission. The shipment will depart Regina for Vancouver soon for transport to Australia. The commission also sent 75,000 bushels of wheat to France.
A peng of six mottled Anconas owned by F. E Pullen of Whonnock won first prize at the provincial government egg laying contest in Victoria and was sold to an Ontario poultry breeder for $300, about $50 per pullet, last week.
The article analyzes Canadian performance records for Shorthorn cattle, highlighting 25 bulls with two or more daughters and noting a majority of straight Scotch or Scotch topped sires. It also surveys large producing cows with high butterfat, and two year olds with over 300 pounds butterfat, emphasizing Scotch influence for dual purpose herds.
A. M. Steed owns the largest imported Shorthorn herd in the Dominion, with over 200 head in Stirling district Calgary Alberta. Neil McKinnon, after seven years with the provincial government, joins Steed to manage the pure bred stock and prepare them for big summer fairs.
Sunday school lesson outlines Jesus as Lamb of God, Messiah, Son of God, and Son of Man with the aim of clear personal belief. It ties Jesus to salvation through faith, citing John 3 16 and Daniel prophecy while noting Christ’s mission as ransom for many and the divine love behind God’s gift. Also includes an asthma relief advertisement.
The lumber trade to Australia is returning to prewar levels and is expected to exceed those demand figures. Early cargoes this year are carried by three steamers under the Canadian Australasian Royal Mail line. A revived demand from New Zealand is anticipated for provincial lumber.
An old woman was sharply admonished by her clergyman for bowing her head whenever Satan’s name was spoken. She answered that civility costs nothing and one never knows what might happen, a wry remark cited from Pearson's Weekly.
A school boy's essay cites a saying about rain from heaven falling on the just and unjust, noting it mostly angels the just since the unjust borrow their umbrellas and forget to return them. The quote is attributed to London Ideas.
A sensational ad promotes Cascarets as the nicest gentlest liver and bowel cleanser. It promises waking clarity, fresh breath, clean tongue and sweet stomach with a 10 cent box available at drug stores. Claims suit children and adults and even tastes like candy and works while you sleep.
Corns are caused by tight boots but relief is simple with Holloway's Corn Cure. The ad promises easy treatment and quick comfort for afflicted feet.
The movement of settlers from the United States is now fairly well under way. Thirty three carloads of effects were cleared at the North Portal customs port on March 1.
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