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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
2
Dawn over Babylon New York contrasts factory workers with Broadway elite. Marcus, a famed revue producer, escorts a young actress to Blackie Joe's club where wealth and danger mingle as he scouts talent. Blackie Joe greets Marcus with a wary welcome.
A reader is advised to use Phillips Milk of Magnesia prescribed by physicians for relief from excess stomach acid. The bottle includes full directions and is available at any drugstore.
A lively night at Clackies features Al Stone the head waiter and comic as guests including Marcus the Broadway czar. Grace Farrel the cigarette girl admires Stone while Blackie Joe signals to serve four beers for the Marcus party. Grace hopes Stone learns the maestro’s true skill and fame.
The article argues that life expectancy has fallen from biblical ages due to artificial living and fashion. It credits science with battling humanity’s foes by daily discoveries that curb contagion and fight disease, a trend Professor Klotz notes as a lasting prophecy.
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil has stood for over fifty years as a blessing to thousands. It enjoys high favor across Canada and its renown has crossed the seas. If it cost twice as much it would still be cheaper than cheap liniment.
Assistant trade commissioner Lester S. Glass notes honey is becoming a staple in Britain with Canadian product rising in favor. White clover and orange blossom honeys are well regarded while South American white honey remains highly valued. 1924 and 1927 imports total 73 251 cwt and 84 415 cwt worth £201 962 and £221 067 respectively.
An advertisement touts Ironized Yeast with two tonics and Violet Rays claiming to add up to 15 pounds in weeks. It links weight gain to clearer skin and renewed strength, notes no yeasty taste, and offers a money back guarantee or mail order to Canadian Ironized Yeast Co. Ltd. Fort Erie Ont. Desk 426-MNX.
Turner Valley in April 1929 yielded 54,904 barrels of crude naphtha and 14,303 barrels of crude oil, totaling 769,207 barrels for the month. At the current pace, annual output exceeds 830,000 barrels versus 481,000 in 1928, with a likely rise above 1,000,000 barrels this year.
Aesthetic weekly note urging deeds over words and urging acts of kindness. Reflections on living by love and truth with quotes from John and Walter Savage Landor. Includes exhortations to seize opportunities to help others and brighten days for the unfortunate.
The Channel season opens with plans for England to France swims as competitors aim to master the harder direction. Several entrants previously completed France to England crossings, including a diverse group from a family of eight to a white bearded 60 year old, and a one legged swimmer.
Mothers can reduce childhood ills with Baby's Own Tablets, a mild laxative that regulates bowels and soothes stomachs. The product is guaranteed free from injurious drugs and sold for 25c a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont by mail. A saying notes a man may die young or old depending on self-management.
Capt. Fred R. McCall announces the creation of Great Western Airways Ltd uniting Saskatchewan and Alberta commercial aviation interests. Commercial Airways Ltd Edmonton Regina join to pool assets and bid for the trans Canada air mail contract with $1,000,000 financing if awarded. Squadron Leader G H Tudhope becomes general manager of the merged company.
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