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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
2
The wagon arrives at Lookup a hillside hamlet of unpainted log houses ringed by a Tamarack grove and a lake. Mr Washburn and his niece Edna are greeted by Mrs Washburn and Dayton, who escort them to a cozy cabin for supper and welcome.
The chapter opens with Daddy Farney laid to rest beside a motherly grave under an oak near a swift brook. A grieving boy, once trusted by him, contemplates the loss, vows to uncover the truth about a possible debt, and starts back toward their cabin with his dog Purp watching. The scene ends with a promise of continuation as the lad reflects on his burden and fate.
An advertising notice touts Catarrhozone as a quick cure for colds, sore throats, and catarrh. It claims the product clears congested areas, soothes irritation, and removes phlegm, with large two month and small sample sizes offered at specified prices.
Mr. G. C. Stewart told Swift Current delegates that Russian thistle can feed horses and other stock in hard winters, with cattle sheep and hogs liking it. He endorsed perennial grasses bronze grass alfalfa and sweet clover for southwest Saskatchewan, noted fall rye for pasture, and urged more brome grass and oats as hay.
The article predicts Canada will become the world’s greatest cattle raising country with musk ox and reindeer in the far north providing food and shelter. Musk ox meat is like beef and its wool is exceptionally thick while reindeer feed on lichen. Since 1914, US farm numbers show musk-ox and related stock rising and mule counts increasing by large margins.
Officials urged growth of sheep farming noting Australia and Britain lead in numbers while the United States and Canada expand. Dr Tolan praised local university effort to Santina sheep here, saying the country offers unmatched advantages for sheep farming and field cleanup utilising small flocks.
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Montreal Family Herald notes a clash between professional meteorologists and farmers over rainfall trends. Observations from Swift Current and western Ontario suggest droughts and frosts have shifted since forest removal, with settlers recalling more severe conditions in past decades. Climate change and land clearing are implicated.
P R Reed dairy commissioner reports Saskatchewan links May butter score to Dominion contest. Four creameries from each of nine provinces entered May to October samples. Cudworth Saskatchewan Co operative Creameries scored 97, Birch Hills tied Crescent Creamery Winnipeg for second with 96.
In an Ohio city business and professional men announce a weekly one day service to farmers through an Over alls Club described as worthy of its name. The initiative aims to provide practical aid and support to local agriculture.
Report on two agents Scott and Wilson leading British emigrants to Canada with plans to settle near Toronto and pursue farming. They note from York Northumberland Wales and Selkirk regions the group will adapt as civil servants previously, foresee Canada offering opportunities while wheat shortages raise prices globally.
The Prince of Wales shipped exit horses and eleven points by Domine in press to his rmeh in Alberta on the steamer Monteath from Bristol on July 7.
The notice asserts the modern woman is intellectually and physically superior to her grandmother, while accusing Accelle of immaturity and throwing stones. It presents a social stance without specific dates or places.
The cost of newsprint increased on July 1 adding to publishers' expenses. Prices jumped from 6 to 80 dollars a ton, an increase of 74 dollars, over 205 percent since four years ago. By year end the price will reach 130 dollars a ton, up 26 percent from four years prior.
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