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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
1
The Shell River Agriculture Society plans an Entengon Service crop contest in Roblin to boost grain growing, weed control and seed quality. Rules require ten entries per class, with 5 to 10 acres per crop and entry fees of 10 and 5 dollars.
Local notes report the minstrel troupe joke line about a little end man. Winnipeg visitors J Riley and R Freeland stay with relatives. Fisher Bros advertise DeLaval cream separators. Easter holidays seen by Misses Simpson Mitchell Fetcher Belcher and Belton. W A Christs Church plans a tea sale April 20 in Gills store. Golf course ready for season under Hunten. Boivineonstruction Co starts West Y road work near Asdaiborpe river. Bell gang foreman Gemasine hopeful to finish by mid June.
Special to The Review reports the House to be dissolved in June with a general election likely on August 26 or September 8. A July shift is possible. Budget talks are underway with Mr. Dunning expected to present after May 1. Proportional representation for cities is confirmed despite Conservative opposition. An April 28 solar eclipse will be visible across Manitoba with viewing tips.
A readable fragment notes a dance to follow a gathering titled Dont fail to cong and see Roblin miggers in the Assembly Hall on April 25. The text preserves local event flavor with names and venue but lacks complete details.
Deepdale friends mourn the death of Phil McLennan who died in Kamsack on Tuesday April 29 at 11 40 am. He leaves a wife four children five brothers and eight sisters. Born in Bruce County nearly 47 years ago he is remembered by many friends. Relatives of Makaroff and Deepdale extend thanks for acts of kindness from Berry Grove Makaroff and Kamsack including the Elks and railway workers.
Farmers and poultry raisers spend about twenty six million dollars yearly on losses from disease in country flocks. Much stems from internal parasites and improper care. Domion Pod ry Husbandman notes much loss is preventable by keeping young chicks away from adult birds and ensuring clean housing.
By law 20 of The School Trustees for The School District of Tummel Consolidated No 1819 authorizes borrowing eighteen thousand dollars for a new four room stucco and frame school. Debentures issued at six percent, payable to bearer at The Royal Bank of Canada Roblin Manitoba, with interest annually on April 1. Debentures signed by secretary treasurer and countersigned by trustees. Certified true copy filed January 29, 1990.
Rural Municipality of Shell River proposes to submit By-law 236a authorizing Tummel School District 13819 borrow eighteen thousand dollars to build a four room school. Voting set for May 22 1930 at Dan McDougall house with deputy returning officers Geo. B. Mitchel. Public notices will run in Manitoba Gazette and Roblin Review plus postings in four public places.
The Dominion Department of Agriculture probes why pea crops break down on certain lands affecting the split pea supply. It remains unclear if the issue is plant fault or soil condition. Montreal buys about 135 carloads of split peas yearly, all on a boring test basis.
An invitation urges attending an April 26 show promising respite from troubles. Organizers highlight a cultural performance with music and entertainment, inviting community members to enjoy an evening of lighter fare and communal relief.
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