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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
4
Probate in Los Angeles places estate value above 1,000,000 dollars with widow as sole beneficiary. Attorneys note the late safety razor founder’s fortune will go largely to his widow. The news item also lists other world happenings and census figures from Canada.
Torry Research Station researchers showcase brine freezing to preserve catch aboard the City of Edinburgh. Fish are dipped in a five degree brine, stored at five degrees, and can stay in perfect condition for three months. Installation costs about 8500 dollars with savings from reduced spoilage.
A witty exchange shows a hotel proprietor denying a writer for ads claiming no sea view. A separate Edinburgh obituary notes a Scotsman died from heartbreak after doctors advised him to quit smoking following a cigarette lighter refill last week.
A Department of Immigration and Colonization bulletin from the Canadian Pacific Railway declares lobsters a top industry in Canada, second only to salmon. It notes growing demand in the United States and Great Britain, with Atlantic lobsters near Halifax driving exports, including a record 10,000 cases shipped to Great Britain.
Reports from Harbin describe an extinct volcano in the Hingang range to the west becoming active with rumblings heard about 25 miles away. Planes were used to locate evidence of eruption but failed. Russian scientists noted 18 volcanoes in the Hingang range dating to the 18th century.
Eliminating Noise A, a New York City milk firm, begins a noise abatement drive by equipping delivery horses with rubber shoe cushions and adding rubber shock absorbers to drivers baskets. The piece also defines necropolis as a large burial ground near an ancient city site.
An old salt and a statistician discuss the Lemoyne canal ship that opened with the world’s greatest cargo of grain. The vessel carried 571,885 bushels of wheat, enough bread to make 12,350,000 loaves, stretching 2,350 miles if laid end to end. The tale notes 210 farms of 10 acres and 286,000 tons of rail cars to move it, recalling Port Arthur’s 30,000 bushels in earlier days.
Britain leads in tank development as armor improves to resist German super-bullets and new mobile light tanks can cross trenches streams and ditches that older models could not negotiate.
A tiny butcher shop named Williams & Gilchrist Ltd opens in a Connecticut town occupying a small store room. When asked what the Ltd stands for, Mr. Gilchrist explains it means limited and that they are limited to meats and nothing but meats.
A brief exchange frames a paradox as two wharfs aligned beside each other. The witty question implies deeper meaning, while the answer offers a compact, oceanic image that hints at juxtaposition and perspective. The line reads like a compact, period-tinged vignette.
Two white whales landed in Winnipeg from Hudson Bay by the Industrial Development Board of Manitoba were rendered at St. Boniface abattoirs. They yielded 385 percent of total weight in excellent quality oil with slight odor, stronger than olive oil. Hides are tanning for possible leather goods like ladies handbags. Blubber two inches thick adheres to the hide and comes off readily.
August Ullrich, former German soldier, on his deathbed sent a silver coin bracelet to West Point’s war museum. The note says he promised to honor the American soldier who saved his life in 1918 and shows appreciation for the humane conduct of U.S. troops toward enemies.
Authorities on illumination predict future offices without windows using artificial ventilation and lighting to create a uniform glow. An instrument has been invented to accurately test the eye effects of different lights.
The devotional lesson centers on honoring Jehovah with substance and first fruits from all increase. It references Exodus 35 4 to 36 7 and Psalm 84 1 2 8 12 as supporting readings, highlighting devotion and proper offering within worship.
The article reflects on Moses inspiring voluntary gifts for the sanctuary from willing hearts and wise hands, noting the Old Testament example of cheerful giving. It contrasts ancient generosity with modern fundraising, citing Exodus 12:35 86 and Paul’s call for cheerful, proportional giving. Refugees in wilderness scarcity made offerings from private hoards for tabernacle materials and holy garments.
Europe hosts 121 languages spoken by about 461 million people. The figure highlights linguistic diversity across the continent, reflecting wide distribution of language families and regional dialects among major European nations.
The Great Lakes new Welland Canal link opened officially by sailing S S Lemoyne of Canada Steamship Lines through eight locks to Kingston. It carried the largest western wheat cargo in two years, over 150000 bushels more than any prior shipment through the lower lakes. Governor General Bennett and Imperial Conference delegates attended.
A survey by the Empire Marketing Board shows nearly two thirds of world wool produced in the British Empire and over two thirds of wool entering world trade from empire nations. Canadian production has grown since 1924 with Quebec and Ontario contributing about half of Canada’s clip while western provinces rise. World sheep population is about 800 million, with roughly one third in the Empire.
Sift 2 cups special cake flour with 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 percent teaspoon salt. Cut in 4 tablespoons butter until crumbly. Stir in 1 cup milk to form a soft dough. Roll of an inch thick, spread with creamed butter, brown sugar and chopped pecans. Roll and cut into 1 inch pieces. Bake 375 degrees F for 30 minutes yields 12 biscuits.
A vintage dessert guideline lists 144 cups evaporated milk and 144 cups orange juice with 14 cup sugar 44 teaspoon salt and 4 tablespoons cornstarch. Heat milk then blend sugars and starch with juice and rind, cook until smooth, and serve hot or mold with extra cornstarch if desired.
Saskatchewan government settlement figures show 507 families approved, with 318 percent of them moved to farms by August 6. Of these, 125 occupy purchased land and 193 on homestead land. City totals include Regina 58 of 136, Saskatoon 172 of 298, Moose Jaw 58 of 73, with other communities listed as Arcola, Yorkton, Estevan, Cupar, Indian Head, Edenwold, Vonda, Sutherland, Weyburn, and Gravelbourg.
The Journal Bates County Georgia reports a satirical note on a local paper’s business gambits and gimmicks. A tongue in cheek exchange mocks subscriptions, type costs, and a peanut pitch while joking about drinking and peanuts as offerings.
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