26 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1926
Page
1
Disjointed remarks discuss remote crime events and legal rights. A speaker recalls burying a boy killed by a speed artist and questions weapon laws. The text reflects shock and caution about protecting others while acknowledging personal trauma and public policy debates.
The text covers rust causes in plants and then shifts to electoral rules. It notes that rust affects nourishment of the plant and explains infection stages. It outlines federal and provincial voting eligibility, including who may be disenfranchised and regional restrictions in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. It advises Roblin electors to reregister for the 1936 election and explains the use of the 1936 list.
Manitoba and Western cattle raisers are accused by Winnipeg dealers of neglecting to dehorn cattle. Horned cattle fetch $6 less per head than dehorned, cutting raisers’ returns. This neglect worries Eastern and Southern feeders who demand dehorned stock for orders.
The article explains locomotive puff counts depend on driving wheel circumference. It notes four puffs per wheel turn and gives examples showing engines with average driving wheels at about 18,200 revolutions per hour, equating to roughly 880 puffs per minute.
The Lawrence family and many neighbors are noted at Jack Fish Lake after Chau tauqua. Several locals offer floor scrubbing services at 50 cents an hour with names listed. Big fish catches and shore antics headline a lively lakeside scene along with a cribbage tournament and camp visits.
Roblin locals note school reopens on Wednesday September 1 and details of moving livestock and visitors. Mr J A Williamson shipped a car load of horses to Ontario last week while Mr Wm Thompson sent over a hundred head of cattle to Winnipeg. Madame M Simons announces music classes beginning August 25 with applications via hotel. Various church events include United Church pastor James McNeill returning from holiday and W M S gatherings at Tummel United Church with Mrs Wildfong reporting on the provincial gathering.
Superior returns are assured for higher forms of service as the modern business college prepares youths for desirable opportunities in the busy business realm. The text highlights training standards, success of graduates, and enrolment drive for fall term at the Dauphin and The Buss College at 999 Portage Avenue.
The Rev A E Cousins of Dauphin leads Friday evening service at 8 30 in Orange Hall. Baptismal and Communion Sunday August 29 in Orange Hall with morning service at 10 and evening service at 7. Preacher G E Phillips invites all to attend.
Mr and Mrs Wilson and family with Mrs Sloan visited Mrs Wilsons parents in Minitonas. Registration of voters continues at Walkerburn for Poll 1 ahead of the September 14 election. WSU F M arranged a sale of work for October 29. A quilting bee was held at the hall. A Boys and Girls Club dance succeeded on the 15th. A fundraiser dance is planned for the 29th at the UFM hall. A farewell party for Mr Grant McKnight was hosted by his mother Mrs W H McKnight. The older youth enjoyed the old time candy pull as part of the evening.
Merridale reports harvesting begun with light yields except on summer fallow. Forest ranger Hjalmarson returns from a lengthy vacation with Mrs. Hjalmason from the States. A. J. Macauley builds a residence on purchased land. Deepdale’s Saunders is the architect and builder. A political meeting for Mr. Ward drew a large crowd led by Mr. Rostocky with speakers Skoroboracz Lisowskie and Ward addressing today’s political issues.
Mr Taale of Rama Saskatchewan is operating at Shevlin station. Mr and Mrs Clarence Cooper and children arrive from Winnipeg to settle on their farm. Mr and Mrs W Shepply return to Winnipeg after visiting Mr Shepplys parents. Manitoba, though a prairie province, has 70 percent forest land with forest reserves totaling 3 729 square miles.
R Hawkins of Windhaw Saskatchewan describes a kerosene based weed killer that burns surface weeds and roots without harming the soil It also targets cutworms sawflies and other pests during a Winnipeg business men presentation From premises around July 10 a brown horse with white star and an iron grey mare aged one year weigh roughly 1000 and 1050 pounds respectively are missing Information leading to their return is requested by C R Carlton Roblin Manitoba authorities.
Roblin office sale on October 14 at 2 pm lists multiple land parcels in sections 25 to 36 within 96 29, with 20 percent cash and balance on sale terms. Municipal reserve bid applies. Date stamped August 3 1926 by W J Westwood Secretary Treasurer Rural Municipality of Shell River.
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