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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
7
The article describes pig housing in small cabins with straw bedding and bedding kept inside. Pigs are fed via troughs with meat ration of cat and barley chop in warm water. Optimal gains occur with two thirds barley to one third oats and 10 percent tankage. Skim milk is given when available. Winter feeding is profitable for sow operations with multiple litters if grain and surplus milk are present.
A new lily variety called Waism UO uss Lew Tad Daa Whe Mego WaUUged Giggasais Livdd earns the Cory Cup at the Royal Horticultural Society annual meeting. The presentation will occur February 20, with honors bestowed on the Manitoba winner. Mr. Skinner, a noted gardener, is praised for his enduring prairie horticulture work.
The annual congregational meeting of Tummel United Church was held on Friday January 9 with attendees present. The treasurer reported the year’s objective exceeded due to the W A’s $100 contribution. Board of Stewards and Beeson vacancies were filled by elections, and the congregation showed strong enthusiasm for church work in 1934 as members of the W A served refreshments.
In memory of Mabel J. Gamer who passed away January 16, 1931. Remembered not only today, but every day. By Husband and Son.
Mr Wm Hampton's rink won the Arst square draw in curl mgths year and also the King Shield. Togo school district annual meeting is Saturday 20th inst at 3 pm in the brick school. Mr George Swan retires after seven years as mayor. Mr BR. 8. Topham becomes mayor of Togo for 1984. Silverwood Players to present Polishing Poppa in Davis hall Friday Jan 26 under Ladies Aid Society. Big dance in Davis hall Friday evening 19th inst under Agricultural Society auspices. Togo Rural Telephone Co shareholders held annual meeting. Mr A Topham re-elected president and directors.
Miss K I Collins stays with Mrs Ramsay in Roblin. Mrs R Kelly visited her father in Mississippi. Mrs G A Cooper visited sister Mrs McDufft in Shortdale. Mrs Bain readmitted from Winnipeg hospital and staying with relatives in Southern Manitoba. W I January meeting at Mrs S Fraser, business followed by a Scotch reading by Mrs McDuffe. Next gathering at Miss V Nott’s home.
The January meeting known as the Scotch meeting of the W I was held at Mrs E Howe ll s home. A Scotch Concert and dance were planned with a speaker from the Elevator Association to give a short address. They also aimed to connect with a link institute in another country. The programme included current events music and a short paper on Mary Queen of Scots.
A columnist argues that judging men by a single standard is flawed. People pursue different satisfactions and investments, from real estate to leisure, and each chooses what suits them best. Respect diverse passions and self-care without claiming moral superiority.
Community items from Roblin include a card party and dance at the Lo ver Union on Friday with 36 cents admission, plus notices of stock co-operative sale plans. Hockey results show Roblin girls’ teams winning at home 2-0 over King Optometrist teams, with junior and midget teams visiting Calder where midgets tied and juniors lost. A Roblin Curling Club bonspiel opens with 16 rinks, local and visiting players, and hospitality remarks. The piece ends with a plea about overdue bills and acknowledging debtors while urging timely payments.
A fragment discusses feudal farming in England, noting Luxton in Nottinghamshire as a village still organized on manorial lines. It describes three 400 acre open fields for wheat, cattle, and sheep, with common land and shared stubble rights, plus village housing along a single street.
The article argues that hobbies reflect a universal drive from childhood to create and engage with tools and machines. It notes crafts persist as a beneficial pastime even when not practically useful, keeping the mind active and wards off idleness, especially among boys facing temptations to engage in lesser pursuits.
Church notices request that members sit with their family during the Sunday service. Rev. Clifford S. Matebett, B.A., leads the service and asks families to attend together for a united worship.
In Roblin Man area notices outline a Sunday service with a 2 pm start and 7 pm preaching. The meeting covers rural morality topics and features detailed timber tenders from J Arnott Jr Kov a Roblin Roblin Man and others with items including tamarack spruce and spruce planks of various lengths. Bids must reach the Secretary Treasurer by February 13 1934.
Beatrice Ann Wu daughter of Mc and Mrs Wu of Toga Sask married Daniel K Calderwood son of John Calderwood Ballymorey Ireland in a ceremony at the Presbyterian Mission hall on a Saturday in December. Rev F F Reade presided. A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs W Van J Calderwood on Bird's Hill Road. The couple reside at 509 Dominion St Winnipeg.
Auction notice for the sale of the southwest quarter of section 20 in town 25 and range 27, west of the principal meridian, Manitoba. Includes listed buildings and clay loam soil, subject to minerals reservations. Sealed reserve bid. 20 percent cash due at sale. balance per terms to be announced. Vendor solicitors: Scarth & Guild, 309 Great West Building, Winnipeg. December 13 1933.
Village of Roblin declares arrears of taxes will be accepted at up to the 1st of March. Signed by John Hill, Treasurer. Release of tax payments to such date is authorized by village notice.
A religious exhortation questions readers about personal contact with the Saviour and church involvement. It urges individual cooperation to advance the church's mission, warns that mere attendance does not make one devout, and asks where else to find a place to seek the Lamb of God.
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