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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
2
A historical note on a cleanliness campaign urging progress against dirt and disease with a call to join the effort. It discusses the dangers of unpainted surfaces and unsightly buildings, and offers painting guidance for yellow pine including turpentine use and priming cautions, plus warnings against boiled oil in priming coats.
Do not accumulate rubbish or keep matches outside metal boxes. Do not tamper with wiring or store gasoline improperly. Warn children of bonfires and bake in clean-up and paint-up campaigns to cut fire losses and boost property values and community spirit.
Citizens are urged to revive the community with a practical campaign. Directions include removing ashes and trash, hauling waste, burning burnables, trimming streets, planting grass and flowers, painting storefronts and outbuildings, and tearing down unsightly sheds to improve town beauty and sanitation.
The article urges farmers to adopt efficient painting methods and invest in quality paints and tools to extend equipment life and improve appearance. It advises specific products for wagons, stalls, fences, and metalwork, and explains common causes of paint peeling such as moisture, improper plastering, ochre priming, and old, poorly prepared coats. It also covers practical tips like painting woven wire fences by rolling through a trough and prioritizing non absorbing concrete paints.
Doctors say souring waste in a baby's digestive tract causes weight gain problems. They cite quick improvement in weak babies after cleansing the stomach and bowels with Fletcher's Castoria. The gentle remedy relieves colic gas constipation diarrhea and colds. ensure the bottle bears the Fletcher's signature.
Readers note that large patterned fabrics suit big rooms sparingly to avoid overstimulation. While bold designs are not inherently poor, they demand careful selection. The article adds that value hinges on whether buyers are purchasing or aiming to resell.
Mrs. Wm Fowler of Auburn Ontario describes years of heart and nerve trouble with numb cold hands. She took doctors medicines with little benefit, then tried advertised treatment which helped her symptoms and she continued use for some time.
The text argues that painting surfaces aids ongoing cleanliness by reducing dirt visibility and accumulation. It urges pairing paint and scrubbing to boost property value, promoting regular maintenance of houses barns and farms to keep them well kept and more marketable.
Don t Forget the Garden urges households to plant and maintain backyards. It argues gardening saves money, boosts food supply, provides inexpensive outdoor exercise, and fosters contentment through regular yard work and garden care.
The article urges farm owners to join clean up and paint up campaigns. It notes equal incentive in rural areas and cities to remove ramshackle buildings, repair and paint, trim hedges, and clean tools and machinery. It mentions a Manchuria flag event on December 31 affecting China.
Generals presented tokens of valor such as toothbrushes and handkerchiefs, reflecting symbolic rewards in the military honor system. The items serve as humble but notable mementos of service and bravery within the command.
Floors stay in top condition when prevention is practiced. Focus on doorways passages and tracks which wear first. Regular waxing with a good prepared wax and polishing brush keeps these spots attractive with little time and effort.
A call for civic cleanliness links dirt to disease and urges towns to run Clean-Up and Paint-Up campaigns. It cites Alameda California workers who placarded homes with Clean Dirty and Filthy to push health and beauty goals.
A call to residents to eliminate dirt and germs that spread tuberculosis and other diseases. Clean houses from cellar to roof, remove rubbish, and paint surfaces to maintain cleanliness. Fix manure bins and repair yards to deter pests and disease, urging thorough screening and upkeep for a healthier community.
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