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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1931
Page
1
A farmer argues it is just to work fairly for pay but unjust to be forced to long hours and share profits with organized business. He contends farmers lack help while urban workers starve, and that profits should not fund luxury for millionaires. He says boys and girls should work but not farm families burdened by debt and price structures. He asks what the farmer should do about this injustice.
A Kansas schoolboy writes a quip about editors in playful verse. He notes editors spark lawsuits and fuss unlike doctors, who bury mistakes or charge for visits. The piece contrasts spelling burdens with editor’s fame and the line about editors being born.
An editorial weighs midway fair games and prizes, labeling some as honest gambles and others as swindles. It warns against high priced prizes for cheap chances, questions techniques at Roblin and other small fairs, and urges readers to discern between crooked operators and fair games while noting that some skill games offer legitimate prizes.
The Roblin Legion hosted a district sports day with seven baseball teams led by Tamarisk of Grandview, second place Runneymede, and a hardball win by Tamarisk over Roblin. Softball, football, racing, horseshoes, and a children’s event drew strong entries, ending with a dance that capped a largely successful debut event.
Cromarty Mrs Bagget and Mrs Dixon were visitors at Mrs Fraser's last week. Miss M Kern spends four holidays at Miss Jean Mitchell's home. Rain drops lightly, welcome the rain. Mr and Mrs McDuffe and family spent Sunday at Kamsack with Mr and Mrs R Curle. Mr and Mrs Gray and daughter Janet arrived from Brandon and will stay with Mr and Mrs Whitlam. Rev and Mrs Geo MacNeill and family arrived from Brookdale last week. Mrs McNeill will visit before joining her husband Fin-Flon.
Impounded on June 15 1931 in the Municipality of Shell River Manitoba a 12 year old light bay mare with white facial and hind leg markings and no visible brand. Poundkeeper Peter Kennedy reported the seizure under section 18 25 29 W 1.
Roblin society teems with travel notices and visits including Robt Rae and family heading to Saskatoon to see a son, Harry Callin returning home to Whitewood, Mrs Merrell visiting Erickson, and A Gleiser business trip to Winnipeg. Local ball team participates in MaceNutt tourney but loses 38 1 to 4, while Women’s Institute prepares for July 15 meeting with Abs McDonald as speaker. Rocket money for Caragana seed offered by Brandon Experimental Farm with pod delivery rules.
Local residents report visits and travels including Thelma Davis teaching at Two Creeks, George and Mrs Ross visiting town, H M Brown family on a motor trip to Kenton, Eric Lockren of Regina renewing acquaintances, Dr Andrew Tripp and wife from McCreary visiting S A Tripp, R F Painter with W J Sweet and Rev H Hill attending a Masonic meeting in Canora. Masonic service was held at the Anelican Church with Rev H Hill in charge. Pollyanna club returned from a Madge Lake camping trip under Mrs Fred Austin and Miss M Austin.
New Canadian postal rates came into effect on July 1. Letter rates apply to Canada Great Britain British Empire France United States North and South America with 2e for each additional ounce. Local delivery costs 2e for the first ounce and 1e for each additional ounce. Other countries charge 1e for the first ounce and 1e for each additional ounce.
A patient reports relief from indigestion and stomach gas after taking Adlerika, praised by Henry Dodd. The ad claims the remedy cleanses both upper and lower bowels, removing poisons causing gas and nervousness and improving sleep. Irwin L. Mitchell, Druggist, promotes Adlerika as a German doctor’s remedy.
Sunday visits and weekend trips mark the area with residents including Deepdale C Argent in Yorkton and J Gardner returning from Vancouver. The Pearl Elevator will close from July 18 to month end. Railway Commissioners grant retention of a local agent after petitions. An English visitor, C Palfreyman of Leeds, renews ties with the Ward family and speaks on the cooperative movement.
The third clinic in the present series will be held at Dr Drachs office on July 17. Those who have not yet paid their fees should remit 80 on or before that date.
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In memory of our dear little Margaret who died July 6 1931 at fourteen months. We recall her dear face and kiss her brow. Flowers on her grave may fade but her memory will never fade. Ever remembered by her mother father grandparents aunties and uncles.
A playful appeal invites readers to submit new stories and humorous items and promises room for true incidents. It invites timely, worthwhile material and notes that style is less important than worth.
Public auction to be held at the Roblin Hotel Roblin Manitoba on Monday July 20 1931 at noon for the mentioned property The North half of Section 12 Township 29 Range 29A West of the Principal Meridian with about 70 acres cultivated and fenced Buildings include a log house a frame stable a frame hen house and a frame granary The sale is subject to a reserve bid and accrued taxes from January 1 1931 Twenty per cent of the purchase price to be paid in cash with the balance per terms to be announced For details contact Taylor Colwill Portage la Prairie Manitoba Dated June 29 1931
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