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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
1
The piece discusses a proposed 13 month year with 28 day months starting on Sunday and a leap day called Leap Day. It also mentions inserting Sol between June and July and a Year Day holiday between December 28 and January 1. The article frames the calendar as a solution to irregularities in current months and links business mood to overall optimism.
A forecast predicts good crops but harm to farm animals from upcoming weather. Thunderstorms and northern lights displays are expected with increased radio interference. Sun spots, per Mr Delury, will cause these effects and may peak this year. skepticism remains toward distant weather prophets.
A critical column argues citizens hamper town progress by buying goods elsewhere to save a trifle. It warns that funds sent to distant cities harm local trade and education, urging loyal support of home businesses and industries.
A fragmentary piece notes a few locals who skip meals, a belief that corkscrews outrank peas, and youths testing limits. It mentions landlords preferring renting over moving, wild oats among young men, and canoe outings funded by fathers, with plans to learn later in life.
An old time traveler's flirtation at a country hotel leads to a witty retort from Ella the waitress who declares her innocence and pride in being respectable. She notes a local football player brother and recalls a prior incident with a roguish traveler before choosing a meal.
A jagged OCR snippet offers assorted phrases about hypocrisy seasickness and statesmen. It mentions Samson advertising, two columns, and a vague reference to Ford, with no coherent narrative or clear event. The readable items suggest a miscellany column rather than a single story.
Community updates from Roblin list the Creanari W. I. Bean Supper on January 18 and a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Wi oitachey. Curling teams earned the Cruise Shield at Gilbert Plains and Calenders for 1929 arrived. A wedding at the Nelson home joined Elsie Evelyn Nelson to Richard L. Adam of Portage la Prairie with Rev. Robert Harvey officiating.
A bride who has spent most of her life in Roblin and is widely popular is highlighted in community notices. The report notes her deep local roots and strong social presence among residents.
United Church notices list Rev. Robert Harvey and topics for Sunday next at Cromarty. Includes child address segments and a reminder about life topics and roles such as spender and banker.
Local notes record New Year visits in Kamsack and Togo. Residents applaud a successful dance and Box Social by the Togo Agricultural Society. The piece urges town confidence and urges residents to support local businesses and invest locally.
Merrivale Kelly Cockerill installs a new radio and electric light. Mrs Wright and family of Roblin host visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Saunders spend Christmas with relatives. Mrs Saunders recalls events. Mr Hussey visits Calgary for a few weeks. J Macauley receives travel news from Wiley Lampoon Co. West Cockerill and Wm Woodhouse Jr return from Brandon after Christmas. Charley Cockerill reports a large wolf near the willow thicket at dusk. The Pioneers of Roblin by Miss Arnott earns praise for detailing local old-timers. Festive season observed with home gatherings and Christmas traditions.
The Salvation Army outlines meetings this week with Sunday 11 am holiness service and 8 pm company meeting with Mr Belton speaking on a Life of Christ incident. Also Tuesday 8 pm cottage meeting and Wednesday 8 pm Home League with other public gatherings and youth events.
An advertisement features William Opp and Druggist Mitchell touting Adlerika as a remedy for stomach trouble and gas. It claims ten minute relief by cleansing upper and lower bowels and removing old waste matter from the system.
Banff Nova Scotia? No, Banff Canada hosts a colorful Winter Carnival from February 4 to 11. Fireworks illuminate the Palace while Indian tepees line Banff Avenue. Events include trap shooting, camping demonstrations, skiing contests, hockey, speed and figure skating, and the Banff Dog Derby from Calgary to Banff. The Trail rac ers and Rocky Mountain Guides Association feature in unique showcases.
The matter of the estate of Daniel Roberts late of the Royal Municipality of Hillsburg in Manitoba Palmer deceased. All claims against the estate must be sent to the whaersinet st Deuhin Manitoba on or before the 28th day of January AD 1pm DATED at Dauphin Manitoba this 28nd day of December 1927 ROWMAN McFADDEN RAMS DEN
Roblin Directory 1928 lists mayor Irwin L Mitchell and councilors W J Westwood E G Greenaway John Hilt and others. It records school trustees principal and various local officials including reeve S E Rogers and clerk John Hall. Also noted are churches and provincial government officers and a land supervisor George L Speers.
The paper invites readers to make the column their own by contributing social notes and personal items of interest. It suggests listing friends visiting and asks to call, mail, or visit the office with tips to improve the publication.
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