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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
1
Prize lists for the Shell River Fair were mailed by Secretary Irwin J. Mitchell with updates to improve this year. Four weeks from fair day, organizers urge higher entries across all departments including livestock and dairy. A sports program with cash prizes is planned, relying on local participation and cooperation for success.
The Canadian Medical Association notes 4414 infant deaths in 1926 from diarrheal disease and ligated causes. Feeding infants natural food is emphasized to reduce risk, with warnings that artificial feeding increases danger. Regular physician supervision is urged for those fed by other means.
The Roblin High School Building hosted a two day clinic run by Dr. Gunne of Dauphin. Forty five patients received tonsil and adenoid procedures assisted by local actors and nurses. Patients slept overnight under supervision and were ready to go home next morning. The community thanks all helpers.
A column argues leaders Bennett and Mackemering should engage the public year round with intelligent politics. It warns against mudslinging and urges calm exchanges between Liberals and Conservatives to sustain trust and informed votes. It closes with a practical note on safe well construction.
Experimental Farm notes reveal many rural wells lack protection from pollution allowing waterborne diseases like typhoid and dysentery. Of 450 samples, 37 percent free of pollution, 31 percent polluted, with many contaminations linked to shallow wells near privies, cesspools, and barns.
The document lists students promoted across grades at Makaroff School. Senior promotions include Bruce Lefurgey James Arnott Ethel Arnott Audrey Buchanan Ada Rogers Agnes McGregor Christina Fillemore Catherine Ferguson and others. Junior and senior classes are detailed with names and grade changes.
The list shows students promoted from Grade VII to Grade VI including David McLardy Peter Sargeniu and Stanley Bileisky. Also noted are Grade VI entries Joe VIL Heners Edna duhnsten Norman Olson Margaree Stokke and others with passes and conditioneds. Names appear alphabetically arranged with a principal listed.
A school document lists students passing to various grades under teachers, noting names such as John Boychuk Bert Chase Gordon Chase and Nellie Stephanen, with several grades including Grade 11 and Grade VI Junior, plus teachers like G McGiflin. The list includes multiple spellings and partial names, reflecting historical record keeping.
Miss Barry of Pelly Sask visited Miss Irene Craig last week. Mr Prank Craig of Kamsack visited his brother George here Sunday. Rev Harrison Hill returned Friday from Western points. Dr Wilfred Yoerger of Roblin will be in Togo July 24 and 25. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs O E Rinquist on their new baby born Saturday. Mr S King wins first prize for finest Peonies in Saskatchewan. Messrs Jay Dimit A E Rinquist Fred Kuhn and J H Abercrombie motored to Buchanan Sunday. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Norman Thompson Friday. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Fred Harkness and Mr and Mrs Geo Topham of Grandview who were guests of Mr and Mrs Geo Craig last weekend. Togo lodge A F and A M No 180 will attend Western Twilight Service Sunday July 18 at Saints church Togo at 9 30 p m.
Miss Dorothy Pitfield visited Dauphin last week while Mr Clayton and Mr Coon from Minnetowa visit with Mr and Mrs Wilson. The Grand Narrows A F M picnic is planned for Friday July 11 on the chalk grounds with a dance that evening as readings note.
Sealed tenders addressed to the undersigned will be received to 5 o clock p m on Tuesday 24 July 1928 for a new Telephone Exchange Building at Emerson Roland Robb Crystal City and Baldur Man A certified cheque equal to five per cent of the tender amount payable to The Manitoba Telephone System must accompany each tender The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted Plans and specifications from Alex Melville Architect National Trust Building Winnipeg J F Lowry Commissioner Manitoba Telephone System Winnipeg Man
A brown mare missing from Section 21-96-28 around May 1. The horse is three years old with a white hind hoof and a star on its forehead. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery.
A red heifer with white waste spots strayed onto a pasture. The owner may reclaim by proving property and paying expenses.
The date for Tummel Piessie has been changed to July 19. Gertie Callin leaves for Whitewood Sask. Mrs Clack visits Cardale. Blanche Terry, a trainee nurse, spends holidays with her parents in Roblin. LOL No 2g21 and LQB members attend United Church service July 22. The Women's Institute hosts lawn tea July 21 and a screening at LOCF hall in evening. Funeral of Mrs Bolton Tioles held Wednesday. age 75. Survived by husband, one daughter, two sons. Rev Kern led service. burial at Roblin cemetery.
Alfred George Gleiser applies for a beer license for Roblin Hotel Roblin Manitoba. Objections within ten days to Government Liquor Control Commission Winnipeg with hearing date to be fixed. city of Winnipeg dated July 16 1928.
Russell Fair leaders report steady growth with new roadways, a show ring, and rebuilt buildings. The event on July 24 invites ex-service men as guests of the A and N VLA, featuring track attractions, chariot racing, football and horse events, plus top Aberdeen Angus herd exhibits from Jo Gregor of Brandon.
July 8 services listed for Deepdale Silverwood and Makaroff with evening gathering in the hall due to renovations. The annual united picnic is set for July 19 at Mrs Jay Irvine's grounds in Ivernon. all welcome.
Lost dog a large black English retriever answers to Curly. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Contact J A Cartson Roblin.
Plan Hiruseel 25e lists sale items including crulflower touts and two dozen tomatoes. Mrs W C Smith of Box 1 Roblin Man advertises the sale.
Dr Chas and Dr Zilz announce they will be absent from Roblin in July to take a vacation and attend the American Dental Society Convention in New York City. They wish readers a pleasant summer and a bountiful crop and note cards will announce their next trip.
In the matter of the estate of Rank Laird late of the Post Office Makaroff Manitoba farmer deceased all claims must be sent to the undersigned on or before the 5th day of August 1926. Charles J G Barber administrator's cotteitor for Robert Laird Ad ministrator.
Reports cover a dairy pool proposal to challenge Denmark in British markets. In Saskatchewan 100 million trees reach farmers from Forestry Farm and Sutherland. Alpine Club Canada schedules its 23rd annual camp July 17 to 31 at Lake Hanging Gle t'eras, Banff rail head, with eleven peaks above ten thousand feet. Also noted are the East Montreal University trip to the Pacific and back starting July 7 and a YMCA youth conference in Montreal guiding travels across Canada with Halifax to Vancouver amid rail and Great Lakes services.
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