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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
1
The piece discusses access to a 401224 season site with no provision made by authorities for visitors. It notes confusion over where private property rights impact camping and questions about up-to-date arrangements. It urges Robin to improve access and advertise a suitable camping site before the season ends.
The Rambouillet sheep, prized in Manitoba, is noted for hardy, low maintenance characteristics and excellent wool. Ewes are strong mothers, and a Rambouillet base quickly improves black face breeds. Manitoba Livestock Credit Company supplies fall flocks from this breed to farmers.
Veterans rally at the Hotel corner then march to the War Memorial for an army style service led by an Army Padre. All veterans should wear medals and uniforms. war-time shortages noted but prices may be kept down by Robin Co-op.
The Roblin district co op picnic drew a large crowd on the Agricultural Grounds with prize events including baseball and horseshoes. Winners included Lay Ple, Robbin As, and the Andres Bro while the Women’s Institute served refreshments. Dr. Jackson praised the donated hospital building and plans for a local hospital moved forward.
Mr. Baal Chae returns home after a stay in Winnipeg with business in Marging Sumbiy’s meeting. Mike Sawicki of Hegtite assists his brother in Roblin. Community events include camp meetings led by local church and a Friday wheat relief dance hosted by Community Ladies. Reports note attendance from nearby towns and a pleasant picnic and dance.
Local residents with visits and social gatherings noted. Dorothy Liew from Preeceville is staying with Mabel Craig. May W. E. Munro and Kenneth McConnel visit from Saskatoon. A group attended Elk Sports at Ramisack on July 10 with the baseball club active in Calder Spore work day.
Mrs Kaneey left last week to visit Minneapolis, while Verging and others plan travel this week. A rodeo-like event for pros was set for Wednesday July 24. Residents send regards from Saskatoon Winnipeg and Grandview as Orangemen in town mark the lib day with celebrations in Grandview and Brandon.
Memorial notice announces Mumerdil Service at 3 p m Sunday July 1st at the monument with returning men asked to attend. The item blends with a sprawling social column detailing visits, gatherings, dances, training sessions, and community notices across Grand Narrows and nearby areas.
The notice lists social visits and trips over the weekend around Roblin including Middleton at Prince Albert and Jack Radford’s weekend at home. Families such as the Sangsters and Meguire group visited Keamsack, Makarelf, and nearby farms with several locals attending services and holiday gatherings.
Miss Jackson of Winnipeg visits relatives near Deepdale while Roy Bromwell travels to Toronto. Families from Yorkton, Virden, Owen Sound, and Roblin share visits and local events. A Flying visit by telephone girls and a successful operation for Gracie Arnint are noted alongside a Robin Ladies program and chauffeurs’ portion.
Deepdale area mourns with the death of May Charlotte Law at her daughter’s Vancouver home after a paralytic stroke followed by a fatal attack. She was 71, widow of W H W Law, and survived by four daughters with D W Law residing locally. Interment planned in Roblin cemetery beside her husband and son John.
The piece defines a farmer as a worker who provides daily sustenance, facing harsh economic pressures and evolving roles. It argues farmers must be protectors of family survival while grappling with market forces, exploitation, and calls for organization to secure fair income.
A historical piece argues against itinerant peddlers, labeling them ubiquitous and insistent. It asserts they divert business from established merchants, blur lines between honest and fraudulent sellers, and often deliver poor quality goods.
Special notice stating that any entertainment or amusement with paid admission is advertising and will be charged. It warns against free advertising, offers local printing, and provides the shop’s phone number 121, claiming they print to please.
The Salvation Army outlines services for the week including Sunday activities at 7:30. A Young Peoples meeting is noted and a lecture titled The Harvest is mentioned. Names and obscure terms appear, with references to scripture and community organizers.
The undersigned solicit tenders for carpentry and related work for the Goose Lake School near Roblin. Tenders due Thursday July 23 1920 with work to start in August. Irwin L. Mrthedl, Secretary Treasurer, Goose Lake School, Roblin.
For sale 75 ewes one year old at 12.00 each. Contact K McBride Deepdale. For sale three piece Chesterfield set. Eight piece dining room suite, quarter cut carved finish. Kitchen cabinets. Simons white bedstead and springs. Sewing machine. All in first class condition with other items available. For further particulars apply to L K Ivey Royal Bank Roblin.
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