14 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
1
The piece discusses disease spread by insects like body lice and mosquitoes, noting typhus and yellow fever history. It jokes about political rhetoric, voters' interest, and calls for law changes to prevent a voter strike, imagining politicians escaping stigma if conduct improves.
A column argues for compulsory vacations with pay for all ages and suggests extending holidays to politicians as a cure for political fatigue. It notes minimum two weeks for under sixteen and at least one week for older workers, and critiques the lack of holidays for housewives and mothers.
A Montreal jury convicts a man of criminal libel for printing two circulars that label another man as a politician. The presiding judge is a former MP and the prosecutor a local legislator, raising questions about impartiality and the reach of free speech in political critique.
A garbled excerpt discusses unhappy endings in books and the idea that a pedestrian should stay in control. It mentions burning bridges, reformers, and a vague garden without taxes, with notes on inspiration and what man can achieve.
A continuation follows Farmer Goodhead resumes seeding after six months and endures misfortune yet helps others. He saves money by buying papers, and a near drowning rescue of a cow reveals his stubborn grit. Foreboding hints of a forthcoming visit by creditors hint at an unsettled harvest season.
Roblin locals share July 12 Cromarty Pic-Nic details and events including a play by Togo artists and a big Elks sports day on July 2. Notices mention visits, cemetery beautification, a Manitoba Horse society meeting, and farewell socials for Rev Robert Harvey as he moves to Reston.
Services listed for Anglican church in Orange Hall on Sunday June 17 with a children’s service at 11 a.m and an evening service at 7 p.m led by Incumbent G E Phillips. Salvation Army Captain O Halvorsen leads holiness and salvation meetings with daily sessions and Home League on Wednesday. Sunbeams service at Merridale Hall Sunday at 9 p.m.
Reeve Rt J M Parker visits Regina on business this week. Mr and Mrs R Topham drive to Kamsack on Sunday. Allan Tripp returns from Ottawa area. Fred Austin and Meriory Austin back from Arrow River. Geo Craig and family travel to Pelly on Sunday in Nash limousine. Stores in Togo to close Wednesday afternoons from June 20. Dr W G Yoerger Dentists Roblin to be in Togo June 19 and 20 at the Drug Store. Leachs and Burt drive Yorkton to Carnival. Makaroff Players stage Headstrong Joan at Davis Nell Togo June 18.
Locals report ongoing road repairs by Bob Hepburn and a visit from Paul Luchuk of Winnipeg. Mentions include Missren Chase recovering from surgery, Mr W Waggoner of Roblin visiting, and Mr C Cooper returning to work. Roblin staff changes, crop prospects, and a June wedding at Johnstone home are noted along with quarantine ending for the Buenous family and various travels and returns.
Public sale advertised under mortgage powers for the northeast quarter of section 12, township 28, range 25 west of the principal meridian in Manitoba. Property includes 180 acres under crop, deep clay loam soil, well fenced grounds, a dwelling 13 by 18 feet, a 24 by 24 foot stable, a milk house, and other useful buildings. Sale date July 12 at 3 PM. vendors represented by Hamilton Chambers in Winnipeg.
A small wedding in Roblin united Winnie Lines of Shortdale with her groom in a ceremony witnessed by close friends and relatives. Guests offered gifts and well wishes, followed by a dainty lunch and songs. The couple departed by straight train to Portage la Prairie for their future life together.
All claims against the estate of Thomas Embleton late of the Post Office Deepdale in Manitoba must be sent to the undersigned at Clarke Block Dauphin Manitoba on or before July 2 1926. Dated Dauphin Manitoba May 26 1928. Simpson McGirr Katz elicitors for Irwin L Mitchell and James E Bane Executors
Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon June 28 1928 for the erection of a school dwelling house for Hillcrest School District No 1559. Building features include 22 by 24 feet plans with veranda basement and 6 foot deep cement foundation Beaver board interior. materials supplied by the district. Plans may be viewed at Pure Lumber Co Roblin or by any ventian not required. STYBA Secretary Treasurer Deepdale dated Roblin June 9 1928.
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