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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
1
The article discusses health as physical well being achieved through hygienic living and freedom from defects. It notes common ideas of health and invites readers to ask questions to the Canadian reader service at 184 College St Toronto.
The Provincial Oratorical Contest organized by the Department of Education and partner groups invites Grade IX or higher entrants under 19 by February 1 1928. Topic Canada’s future. Manitoba winner advances to the Canadian Championship with a possible trip to Europe. District and Winnipeg finals planned during Easter week.
Prof Herner of Manitoba Agricultural College Poultry Dept reports many inquiries on a simple method to treat poultry flu. The recommended method uses electric oil applied to the affected areas via a device.
Curling guidance stresses broom placement and sweepers roles to control rocks. It warns against distractions, staying within the skip’s ice plan, and maintaining focus through each end while noting weather can affect play.
Citizens and farmers urged to support local businesses to boost both town and district. Public meetings encouraged to share ideas and suggestions, with a plea to end fault finding and focus on constructive backing of local commerce.
Observers note very cold horse stables at Rosthern station with four two foot square shafts from ceiling to roof and eight floor level intake openings. Stables hold twenty horses with no blankets used. horses stay healthy despite chill and minimal drafts. Cattle use corral shelters over one end and milch cows are stabled with good feeding and health.
About eighty boys and girls in Manitoba study at home this winter via free correspondence courses from the Department of Education. Several pupils will attempt the June Entrance Exam. Families praise the program for keeping frontier children from drifting to the city and for delivering door‑step schooling to isolated homes.
The Provincial Department of Aarenhuge adopts the British Boy Immigration Scheme. About fifty boys are expected to be brought to Manitoba this year. Applications will come from farmers and be carefully screened. Receiving and distribution are under Prof. R. Hopper at the Agricultural College. Eligible farmers should write the Hon. Albert Prefontaine, Minister of Agriculture and Immigration, Winnipeg.
Midweek hockey saw Grandview easy winners 14 to 5 against Roblin at the rink. Roblin Midget squad hosted Grandview, losing 8 to 4. Tuesday night Kamsack girls defeated Roblin 2 to 1, with Roblin hampered by scoring chances.
Roblin locals report school reopenings and staff changes, social dances, and a Scotch concert date shift. Dr Coppinger sells practice to Dr Gilhuly, with post graduate study in Winnipeg. local curling see Grand View teams visiting. Community meetings discuss school home cooperation and child health topics. Funeral rites held by Masonic Lodge. Agricultural Concert and dance slated for February 20.
Mr Thos McLean visits Kamsack while talk of a new store rises. Celebrations greet Jose and family as a new birth. Dr Porter, Toronto trained dentist, will practice in Togo February 2 and 8 at Abercrombie’s Drag Store by appointment. Davis Hall hosts Togo Literary Club concert February 3 at 8 p.m. with a following dance and lunch. Death reported of longtime resident John Torre.
Sunday program lists sermons and children's addresses led by Tummel Cromarty Roblin and others. Topics include The Bane and the Cure The Secret of Strength and The Second in a short series on the life of the Apostle Paul. The weekly scripture passage cites The name of the Lord is a strong tower. Proverbs 18 10.
Deepdale and Makaeroff special service for young people Sunday January 29 at 1 o clock Silverwood 1m. Makaroff will deliver a lantern lecture on The Great Bridges of the World at Wald church on Monday January 30 at 9 p.m. Admission free. Everybody welcome.
A farewell party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Cockerill in honor of Mrs J B Frases. Mr and Mrs W Guaham of Chicago, formerly of Merridale, are spending the winter in England. John and Saunders Jir left for Rainy River after a month’s holiday with the Cockerills. Despite bad weather a large Ruthenian community event on Jan 18 provided an enjoyable evening.
Grand Narrows announces the U F W i M meets at Me Wilsons at 8 p.m. Tuesday January 31st. A Leap Year dance at the U F M hall on the 20th drew a large crowd and awards went to Miss Ethel Burrell with Mr D Diamond and to Mr Lester for best looking man. Congratulations are extended to new baby girl born January 19 to Mr and Mrs John Radford. Regular U F M meeting planned for February at 8 p.m. All members urged to attend. delegates’ report to Portage La Prairie convention to be given.
Mr E Cox returns home after ten days of hospital treatment in Winnipeg. Mr G Thompson also returns home. The U F of C convention at Dauphin reports by the delegate. A masquerade dance is planned for Friday February 3 with prizes for best costumes and dress.
Short description lists 64 building logs 16x with two barked sides, mixed varieties including pine and white poplar. Priced at 60 cents each. Contact Mike Juzwiszyn in Shortdale for purchase.
A compact sale notice lists Banner Oats offered with government estimate 99 percent. E Fletcher appears as the listing contact or authorizing official.
Public auction to be held at the law office of C G Barbes Roblin Manitoba on February 11 1928 at noon. Property described as southwest quarter and northeast quarter of a township range 29 west of principal meridian in Manitoba. Terms require deposit and balance per sale conditions to be announced. further particulars from Taylor Colwill Portage la Prairie solicitors.
A collage of items shows new Denmark colony activity and tourism concerns, a Canadian Canadian folk singing recital in Boston, and New Zealand importing Canadian bred bacon type pigs. It notes dog racing events in Quebec City with a $1000 prize and a gold cup custody for a year.
Alberta farms shipped more than 500000 dollars worth of cattle to the United States from July 1 to November 30 1927 per a Calgary consular report. About 12000 head including stockers feeders and butcher cattle were sent as American markets remain inviting and shipments have grown in the past six months.
Canadian Pacific Express ferried boxes of roses from Brampton Ontario to Paris France as Christmas gifts. Lt Col J By Maclean of Toronto sent them to Princess Carolyn de Faucigny Lucinge and Countess Odon de Lubersac. Heavy snowfall in Great Britain delayed breakfast table arrivals on Christmas morning but the roses arrived fresh several days late.
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