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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
1
The Health Service urges yearly health examinations to catch gradually developing illnesses before they worsen. It stresses that many die unexpectedly and encourages people to see their doctor for a proper checkup to protect their family and future well-being.
A provincial union proposal urges the government to open a shooting season and share the old age pension cost. The initiative, led by D. L. Melush, cites past payments as a heavy burden and seeks a one half funding plan, with discussion on tax, reclamation, and roadwork grants.
The article urges building a home library gradually with individually owned books, stressing biographies, literature, science, and self-improvement. It highlights librarians as aids to choose titles, access catalogs, and preview books before buying, to fit farm life needs and growth.
A farmer advisory urges sowing pure seed and treating for smut to maximize returns. It notes the need to clean seed after freeze up and send samples to Winnipeg for grading, stressing early purchase and preparation for spring.
Over forty Roblin residents met in the hotel dining room to discuss forming a local board of trade. W J Ward spoke on railway traffic via Saskatoon to Hudsons Bay and a provisional committee was elected to draft a constitution and set a general meeting for Friday the 18th at the Roblin Hotel.
Seagram's Limited presented Roblin Curling Club a magnificent Silver Cup with four silver entree dishes as prizes. The cup and prizes will be used at the club's annual bonspiel where the cup remains with the winner after three total victories. Roblin Curling Club thanks Seagram's for the splendid trophy now on display at Mitchell's Drug Store.
A nostalgic reminiscence contrasts past home remedies with modern medical practices. It notes old cures like fat pork in a sock for sore throats and castor oil for stomach aches, versus contemporary illnesses requiring hospital stays and professional treatment.
Edson R. Waite urges readers to support local stores and buy at home. He praises progressive, community minded merchants who offer dependable merchandise, fair prices, and broad stock to meet every need, insisting spending locally strengthens the city and its people.
Mr Cayton Jon Burnet and Miss John Son spent last week with Mr and Mrs Wilson. Peter Kennedy of Silverwood passed away at Ninette sanatorium on Sunday January 6 and was interred at St. Clara churchyard. A social evening at the hall featured songs and talks on immigration by Dr McLean and Mr Velten of Togo.
Mr John A'len M'as Allen and the Misses Mable and Alice Colbeck have returned to their home at Oskner after spending two weeks with Mendy in the Makaroff and Togo districts. Glad to see Mr Allen looking so well.
In loving memory of Charlie Martin who parted this life near Christmas. Gone but not forgotten. Inserted by his friends of Waller S.D.
For service Yorkshire Beer. Sec 7-26-28. T L McNeill Robin. YOR SALE Seed Barley C A C seed purchased from Birtle Regis ed seed Barley Producers Cooprra live spring 1928 plump clean seed cut before frost and germinating 97 percent.
Roblin locals note visit by Mr R E Freeland of Winnipeg and Mr George Black of Hudson Bay Junction. Roblin Hockey team leaves for a friendly with Kamsack. Fred Hart returns from Saskatchewan to visit friends. Bible Student Association broadcast on CKY Winnipeg January 20 at 11 am. Community advice on stove pipe fires using sulphur. Mrs J Webster and Mrs H Findlay host a miscellaneous baby shower for Mrs N F Petypiece at Mrs Findlay's home with guests listed.
The Roblin area notes a winter closure of the school and a proposed discontinuation of the Reevew. Mr and Mrs B Cockerill visit relatives in Elkhorn Manitoba while Ada Angus visits Merridale from Elkhorn. Cockerill's mill will resume activity as usual. The town reflects on the rising influence of radio and the value of the local paper.
Cash on hand figures for November 1927 show various income and expense items including membership fees and donations 386 80 from lunches bazaar and fund from delegates. Expenses cover rent stationery printing advertising meals and memorial goods with a final audit confirming accuracy.
The editor's goal is to report local news first while also allowing merchants to promote goods. Visitors are noted, and editors may include names of guests to satisfy readers. Citizens are encouraged to share news items without hesitation.
Garnet Wheat clean ed through Twin City cleaner at British American Elevator at Makaroff Samples on request Price 81.20 bus A Hogg Makaroff BABY CHICKS Canada’s Bred a Lay 100 percent Alive Guaranteed breeding certificate sent with chicks Leghorns Reds Anconas Min reas Wynndottes Orpingtong. Discount for orders received by February 1 Free Catalogue Taylor’s Hatchery 962 Furby St Winnipeg Man.
Cromarty W I members announce a Bean Supper and Dance at Cromarty Schoolhouse on Friday January 18 at 8 o clock. Admission 80 cents. An embroidered bedroom set will be raffled during the evening.
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