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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1925
Page
1
A humorous or didactic list outlines dairy cow care with ten goals. It emphasizes feeding according to production, balanced rations, diverse feeds, forage like clover or alfalfa, silage, palatable bulk, regular weighing and testing of milk, shelter from cold, and water at least twice daily. It cautions against coveting neighbors' cattle or feeds while urging abundant farm-grown feed.
A 1928 calendar note warns of superstition with three Friday the Thirteenths that year. February March and November host the dates, while March is seen as particularly unlucky. Easter Monday adds an April thirteenth.
The United Church announces baptismal service reminders with monthly timing and sermon topics including The Rock Foundation and Dives And The Dogs. Obituaries note births in Roblin Manitoba and Wapella Saskatchewan with new daughters born to McConnell, McNeil, and Dalgleish families.
Mrs F Y Newton will be at home Saturday Feb 7 at 3 o'clock. An auction sale of farm stock and implements and other articles will be held at Moroz's barn Saturday Feb 7 at 1:80. Gee Watson returned from Winnipeg and attended a Whist Drive under Olive Orange Branch of Rebekah Lodge where Geo Porteous formerly of Roblin won first prize. The Carnival in the rink Saturday night was well attended in costume. Due to a new lighting system and machinery trouble the prize winners list and other news will be in next week.
The piece catalogs social events and sports in a local scene with mentions of C P on balance day, Barber at parties, and standout players Jackson Smale King and Melvin Murray. Harvey Yeo is praised for speed. Rueben Kulberg teased for 1924 tactics and time keeping exhibition. It also recalls Bowley and Bus Burns, and ends with a cigarette question for students.
The Hartmiers rink won first and third with four casseroles and four 3 gal tins of Ottovil. Doig's rink took third with four Eagle wrenches. The local club holds its annual Bonspiel starting Tuesday Feb 10. Prizes are displayed at Mitchell's drug store. Grandville curlers visited for the Cruise shield, a double rink 14 ends event between Dauphin Gilbert Plains Grandview Roblin. Grandview lost 4 points after two even games. Doig beat Bowes 10-7. Hartmier Dunn tied 12-12.
The article argues today’s woman blends independence and style with health and vitality. It praises athleticism and self assurance, noting sharp fashion, shingled hair, and confidence, while claiming beauty comes from a sound mind as well as appearance. It contrasts modern and older fashions and cites Sir William Orpen on taste and virtue.
Jas D Fogg tours Winnipeg. J H Abercrombie visits friends at Carman Winnipeg. Mrs James Findlater returns from Gilbert Plains. Bert Hart home goods sale proves successful. Stanley King travels via Winnipegosis. Berge couple back from Foam Lake Kelvington. Miss Ethel Swain hosts a 500 party. Traub reports grain growers convention in Regina. Melville and Isabelle Tripp host a 500 party. Two sleigh loads leave town for a splendid time. Union Church Ladies Aid to sell home cooking February 7. Masquerade dance February 18 at Davia Hall by Junior W A All Saints. Prizes. admission 50c. Bert Hart leaves for Vernon BC. Boy Scouts honor Hart with farewell. Town meeting honors Hart with address and gold purse. G W V bids farewell to Vice-President Hart January 30. Last Post and Auld Lang Syne. W M S social planned February 12 at Abercrombie home funds drive. Reserved invitations issued.
West Maguire and Wright Irvine won two straight games to seize the Pedro championship, with questions about how long they will hold the title. A farmers meeting will be held Monday at 8 30 pm to discuss seed grants and municipal seed mats and barley, with delegation Pearson Billen Davidson to report. A community theatre production titled A Poor Married Man debuts Wednesday at 8 30 pm with local cast and stage director Jess Thompson. Weather spoiled the ULF of C masquerade dance last Friday, but attendees enjoyed a lively night despite the cold and disruption.
To all whom it may concern take notice that from January 20 1925 I will not be responsible for any debts or obligations contracted by my wife Laura Somerville she left in bed and board two bottles of smelling salts to revive him when the masks were removed and he discovered that the object of his attention was Tom Adams The committee has decided to hold the masquerade dance this coming Friday despite hoped for better weather
Mr Johnson of Grandview spent the past week with his brother in the district. Mrs Drinkwater has been ill with a severe cold. Mr Jansund confined to home with quincy. A new baby arrived at Mr and Mrs J Poucher. Union Ladies announce an entertainment in the hall on Friday night February 18. Carl Buenos is the hall caretaker for the Farmers Lodge. Hen-Pecked Lodge hosted a USFM event last Friday night. A large attendance. dancing until 6 am. A midnight luncheon supported by a small door fee. The lodge donated $10 to the Farmers Union and thanked helpers for the success.
Grade IX lists Doris Wells Ruth Wells Leona Hensek Valda Vansickle Lucille Wella Mabel Vansickle Selmer Stukke Geo Sargeh ia Ada Scrimshaw Pauw Chase Tilly Pobchovsky Geo Snowden Win Stepanew Grade V names Adella Jansund Adeline Jansund Marjorie Wells Trene Chase Verna Wells Norman Johnston Lena Wasylenchuk Phillip Hanson Grade IV Mertle Shiner Minnie Snowdon Louisa For ter Stanley Bilkosky Lenora Hanson Dave McLardy Peter Sargenin Chester Forrester Geo Willias
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