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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
3
The snow leopard is described as the greatest prize of big-game hunters in India, extremely rare and found only above 31,000 feet. It is portrayed as wild and savage, with natives holding a superstition about its white coat and deep green eyes.
A letter from J. G. Lesler of Darneoyth praises Minard's Liniment Co. for 25 years of use. He claims rubbing between the hands and inhaling relieves a head cold within 24 hours and that the product also treats bruises and sprains.
Canada's export wheat program uses the Wheat Board to pool proceeds and ensure price equality. By late November, about two thirds of the exportable surplus was contracted, with total exports reaching 48,359,315 bushels worth $110,288,265. Major destinations included Great Britain, the United States, France, Italy, and Belgium.
Ernest H. Godfrey of the Dominion Bureau of Statistics argues at the Royal Statistical Society that Canada’s future depends on steady immigration and capital, with forestry reserves rising from 7,413,760 to 152,833,955 acres 1900s to 1918 and unallocated lands in British Columbia totaling about 20,000,000 acres. He notes improved outlets via Panama Canal and Hudson Bay Railway, potential aviation’s impact, and vast opportunities across agriculture, forestry, fisheries, minerals, and manufacturing.
Mrs A Bernard of La Presentation Quebec reports high satisfaction with Baby's Own Tablets. She says they aid in indigestion constipation colic and colds and she has recommended them to friends who also saw benefits. The tablets are sold by medicine dealers or Wy qnail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brackyne Ontario.
Saskatchewan official Ball argues for a rapid $100,000,000 boost to teacher salaries to address a grave emergency in education across the United States and Canada. Deputy minister emphasizes decisive action by those fixing pay to curb ongoing teacher exodus and maintain the province's academic standards.
The Vancouver Province reports that virtually the entire 1919 BC salmon pack of 1,303,156 cases worth over 15 million dollars was sold. About 75 percent exported mainly to Britain, with remaining shipments to Canada and Europe. Sockeye pack 369,445 cases sold near 6 million. Chums sold about half of the pack valued around 2.5 million. Italy Greece and other Mediterranean nations placed orders.
Enthusiastic meeting in Warner Alberta discussed forming an irrigation district to cover about 60 000 acres around Warner and Milk River. Farmers and business men in Southern Alberta back irrigation development as essential to stabilize agriculture and join the reclamation program. Water supply source will be the Milk River.
A Cincinnati author touts a drug named Freezone that allegedly lifts corn roots from the skin with a few drops. The ad warns against cutting corns as a risky personal crisis and says a small quarter ounce bottle costs little and clears hard or soft corns.
A London Daily Express tribute lauds the Prince of Wales for his charm sincerity and sense of duty praising his intellect and speeches as evidence of work of great importance for the Empire and civilization.
In a bright shop window Reon presents a curious trading scene where an auctioneer proclaims a picturevaluer as a rare find. The remark signals a valued piece attracting local attention and potential buyer interest.
At the Chicago International Exhibition on December 2 Western Canada exhibitors swept prizes in hard spring wheat and durum classes. Notables include J. G Mitchell of Dahinda and J. Field of Regina, with Seager Wheeler of Rosthern winning multiple awards. Manitoba entries E K Young and Samuel Larcombe also earned top durum honors. Field previously won the sweepstakes and CPR cup for hard spring wheat at prior events.
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone for catarrh, colds, and throat troubles. It promises home use by inhaling piney vapors, claims antiseptic action, and immediate relief from sneezing and coughing. The text also includes a joke exchange about a marriage proposal with the man’s father as the obstacle.
A quirky note from a concert recounts an incident when a trombone mishap nearly unnerved the conductor. The musician explains a fly on his mask caused the blast, insisting he played fit. The piece riffs on boxers growing hard before fights and failing to land blows amid uproar.
Mrs Lana Shaw of Portsmouth Ohio reports relief from irregularities pains and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says the medicine is the best for women's ailments she has seen and hopes other suffering women find relief as she did. The letter promotes the product and urges others to try it.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr. Pierce’s Anuric to remove toxins from the intestines and cleanse the bladder and kidneys. It touts relief from headaches cold grippe and serious illness by preventing absorption of poisons and claims removal of uric acid to ease back pain rheumatic gout and related ailments with a simple laxative remedy.
Deputy minister F. H. Auld says creamery butter production in Saskatchewan rose from 30 to 35 percent year over year, with 1918 up about 50 percent from 1917. Province is rapidly becoming a dairy producing area and aims for further rapid growth. Emphasis on quality improvements and batteries noted as positive steps.
Diamond Dyes claims to revive old garments with vivid, lasting hues on wool silk cotton and blends. Instructions accompany each package and a color card helps match fabrics. The ad blends product pitch with unrelated quips about relationships and a liniment anecdote.
Allied authorities seized two shipments of German machine guns through Holland bound for Mexico. The arms, totaling 2,695 guns in four rail cars, were boxed for sea transport and originated with Brockleman and Send Gunn of Cassel. The German government was asked to explain and warned against further export.
A fragmentary note describes a peculiar binder referencing Brown Alex straw and an odd attire, with garbled wording suggesting a humorous or nonsensical texture from a historical page. The readable bits point to a quirky item or caption rather than a full event.
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