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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
5
A mixed page features an old remedy advertisement praising Castoria for infants, then shifts to a dramatic backstage moment with Grace urging Al not to perform, while he steels himself to face the audience despite fear and grief. The piece ends with a Persian Balm pitch touting skin benefits for mother and daughter.
In 1928 New York, Al Stone a singing waiter marries Molly Winton unaware she is Grace Farrel. Molly elopes with John Perry to France taking her baby Junior. Al falls to ruin, is saved by Grace, returns to Broadway, and plans marriage with Grace as Molly returns to America and calls him to the hospital.
Al cradles Junior as the illness claims the boy and sings “Little Feller” to comfort him. After the doctor confirms the death, Al staggers from the ward toward the theater, determined to perform despite heartbreak. Grace and Molly share a silent, grief‑bitten look as the music starts.
A reader from Witoa Ontario reports using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetal Compound through menopause and credits relief from heat flashes. The testimonial notes initial hesitation but subsequent satisfaction and urges others to try it.
The piece asserts a risen spirit of higher values guiding social and international relations, stronger than the old hate and suspicion. It emphasizes the desire for palpable proof of vitality in human striving and notes recent decisive victories supporting this new spirit.
The report notes European dancing remains largely unfamiliar to people in Japan while law restricts alcohol and tobacco use to individuals aged 21 and over.
Mrs J Cunningham reports treated after a February influenza attack with heart palpitations and fatigue. She used about eight boxes of a medicine and found it very helpful, noting price five cents a box and availability through gifts, dealers, or Milburn Co direct mail order to Toronto, Out.
Ottawa deputy postmaster general releases new air mail rate schedule via weekly bulletin. Commercial Airways Limited contractors may carry non mail items with sender assuming all risk. Rates set per route from Fort Chipewyan to Fort Smith 50 cents per pound, 75 cents to Hay River areas, 1.25 to Wrigley and Fort Simpson, 1.50 to Arctic Red River and other northern points. Rates subject to revision.
A. H. Miller of the Dominion Observatory reports measurements show Earth's polar diameter is 25 miles less than its equatorial diameter. Using a vacuum pendulum traversing Berlin Greenwich Washington and Ottawa, gravity differences yield the ellipsoid shape, hailed as the most accurate yet.
A boy named Jimmy climbs a table despite his father’s warning and falls. The father lifts him, cleans his tears, and Jimmy blames him for not catching him, crying it is all your fault.
While preparing a climb in Switzerland a traveller asked a hotel manager if his guide was skilled. The manager replied that the guide is thoroughly capable, noting he has lost two parties of tourists down the mountainside and returned unhurt himself.
The census lists 81 Canadian broadcasting stations with 18 phantom stations. Changes include dropping CNRQ in Quebec and adding CNRD in Red Deer Alberta and CNRX in Toronto. Ownership spans private firms, newspapers, grain brokers, religious bodies, railways, radio societies, universities, manufacturers, and individuals.
The text contrasts capitalization rules with a pun about capital. It notes that Indians used cotton cloth as wall hangings as early as the thirteenth century, illustrating historical textile practice.
Child cold symptoms signal prompt relief to prevent complications. Mothers should keep a safe, effective remedy like Baby's Own Tablets, which are tasteless and narcotic free. Testimonial from Mrs. Cadieux of Holyoke, Mass. claims quick results and ease of use. tablets sold by dealers or mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co, Brockville Ont, 25 cents per box.
In the first ten months of the year, 14 586 entries were filed for quarter sections of 160 acres across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. This reflects an increase of 3065 from the same period last year and totals 2 203 760 acres.
The Swift Canadian Company plans an $85 000 poultry and dairy packing plant at Brandon with construction set to begin this spring.
Falling hair prompts use of Minard's remedy while noting the Japanese gingko tree rises in popularity as an ornamental without known disease or insect enemies.
A compact collection excerpt contrasts Celia Thaxter and Anon Gilchrist on happiness. It urges embracing light and cheer despite hardship, turning life’s storms into inner strength and calm. The passages celebrate resilience and buoyancy in adversity.
The piece muses on a revival of Downton era styles such as dotted Swiss muslin fabrics and parasols. It wistfully recalls past fashion icons while noting memories may obscure true looks, and wonders if the old charm could reappear with the current generation.
Advertisement asserts Holloway's Corn Remover pierces to the root to kill corn growth, preventing recurrence. The claim emphasizes complete elimination by reaching the growth origin.
Large quantities of frozen fish are being shipped from Westbourne Manitoba to all parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan by freight. The catch is reported to be the best in several years.
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