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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
2
Long editorial urges unity after municipal and school board elections across western Canada. It notes heightened contest, economic strains, and new party involvement, urging citizens to back elected officials, avoid blame, and learn from past experiences to guide public policy amid financial pressures.
Unseen barrier planned along Germany western frontier will detect smuggling attempts. The invisible wall cannot be seen or breached without triggering a wildlife aided alarm system. Customs officers receive prompt alerts indicating where crossing occurs. Belfast reports gambling crackdown as well.
A Paris magistrate awarded $1,300 damages to a detective from the police squad for the suppression of gambling after a taxi accident damaged his nose. The injury hindered his work at race tracks as it made him instantly recognizable, ending his effectiveness.
Mme Philippe de Vilmorin becomes Commander of the Legion of Honor, the second woman to reach that rank. The French entrepreneur and seed magnate created exposition decorations and led a 200 year old grain firm after wartime nursing, expanding seed research across Africa Indo China Java Egypt Australia and the Orient to bolster colonial crops.
The Chicago World’s Fair will feature a Maya temple reproduction inspired by the Uxmal structure built over a millennium ago by North American aborigines. The replica, completed in 60 days with electric tools, aims to symbolize human advancement and will stand as a central exhibit for the fair.
An article extols Miller's Worm Powders as an excellent protection against worms. They render the stomach and intestines untenable to parasites and heal inflamed surfaces. The powders restore strength in children weakened by worm damage and draughts.
Government fixes grain storage and related service charges at one forty fifth of a cent per bushel per day, down from one thirtieth. The rate change follows the Canada Grain Act amendment granting power to the Board of Grain Commissioners. The House passed the amendment in the recent session after a brief debate led by Minister H. H. Stevens.
A fragrant, non sticky skin aid praised for soothing roughness and chafing. Reputed to leave skin soft and velvet textured, it promotes charm and refinement. Widely used by women to preserve and enhance natural beauty through gentle rubbing and rapid absorption.
The National Railway Construction Federation asked the ministry of railways to convert the ancient Great Wall of China into a motor road but outsiders doubt feasibility. The piece notes the Wall’s rugged ascent, vast Colorado River basin coverage, Rhode Island sized local population, a chemist girl and perfume scent from turpentine, and Persia’s rose water industry in the eighth and ninth centuries.
In Shanghai a new German language daily, the Deutsches Shanghai Zeitung, joins a crowded newspaper market that includes the North China Daily News, Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury, Shanghai Times, and American papers like the China Press, reflecting the city’s diverse English and foreign language press landscape.
German manufacturers from Hagen plan a floating industry fair to regain foreign markets. The 14,000 ton S S Cap Norte will depart Hamburg or Bremen early next year, visiting over 70 ports in 18 months, including South American cities and later British East Indies, China and Japan. The venture aims to include small firms and showcase hardware and tools for sale.
A woman in New Orleans sought knowledge about Canada's far north and currency after planning a store in Aklavik. A Calgary tourist agency warned there are no railways to the Arctic shore and candy and medicine may not be profitable. Canadian money is dollars and cents, not pounds and shillings. Venezuela bought two American airplanes recently, and a call to do the right, not merely praise it, closes the note.
The history recalls Rob Bruce in Galloway Highlands using a herd of horses goats and other beasts to create the impression of a large force. English camp buzzed with alarm and a dawn assault routed the attackers. Moss Raploch stone site sold to Galloway Power Company but the Earl kept stone and access.
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a universal remedy for sore throat and inflamed ailments. It claims effective healing when rubbed on the skin and notes internal use as well, highlighting its wide acceptance and therapeutic claims.
The Canadian Manufacturers' Association issued a circular urging broad spending to aid trade recovery. It argues that hoarding money delays revival and that private economy is not patriotic in current conditions. It cites wartime duty to cut expenditures and warns saved funds do not immediately boost the economy. Revival hinges on free spending.
Survey crews employed nearly every known technique to map the 5500 mile international boundary. The line traverses varied terrains including seas, the Great Lakes, rivers, lakes, forests, plains, snowfields, glaciers and mountains.
A new speed fuel for outboard motors is being produced to improve performance. The product targets anglers and boaters seeking quicker starts and higher top speeds, with potential improvements in fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Herman Trelle wins the world wheat championship at Chicago for Reward wheat, a seven year effort that yielded a large uniform, color rich sample under dry conditions. He predicts the strain will underpin Canada's future export and notes Seager Wheeler has won the title five times.
The sun's most health-giving rays lie in the 280 to 320 millionth of a meter range and are invisible to the human eye as described in the article.
The month January derives its name from Januaryus the Roman god of gates and beginnings. The name reflects its role as the door to the year, marking start and renewal in the calendar. This etymology connects to ancient Roman tradition and language.
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