30 Jun 1927
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
1
A fragment indicates a constituency voting outcome titled Beer by the Bottle with a majority result. The readable text is limited, but it suggests an affirmative or dominant choice reflected in the tally. Further context and names are not readable in the fragment.
The Brandon Fair amusement committee highlights acts to entertain crowds with Fink's Comedy Mules and Willer sisters dance numbers. The Clarkonians aerialists, famed from Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey, are billed as the premier attraction, promising a thrilling, clean entertainment showcase.
Roblin locals note Mra Clack leaves this week for Cardale Man and announce a Pie-Nic on Tuesday July Sth at the old grounds on Mrs Edwarda farm. See bills for further particulars. The text also references a water frolic at the beach on July 14, describing a summer day at the lake and local family events.
The report covers a new freight center in Manitoba with 6 million bushels capacity aimed to expand Western Canada service, and a Canadian immigration push placing 1,334 English boys on farms in Quebec and Ontario. It also notes Canada leading wheat exports in the year, and a travel story about North Dakota residents moving to Saskatchewan.
The essay warns against itinerant peddlers who travel door to door offering deals that turn out to be substandard or overpriced. It contrasts them with reputable home town merchants who stand by their goods, offer refunds if needed, and support local causes with generous contributions.
The Makaroff W I met at Mrs J Arnott's home on Tuesday June 14 with 22 members and 9 visitors. Roll call featured exchange of house plant slips. Unfinished business approved a Home Craft Exhibition and a social evening at Mrs Burman’s.
Church notes list Sunday services for June 26 with Tummel and Cromarty leading a Dominion Jubilee Service at 7 pm on the old school grounds if fine, open to all religions and fraternal bodies, plus an 11 am Open Air Service and 3 pm Farewell Holiness meeting. Special 8 pm Soldiers meeting and 8 pm final farewell gathering follow on Monday in the United Church basement.
The Salvation Army announces farewell meetings for Captain Mepham and Lieutenant Bishop. All are invited to attend the special services on Thursday at 8 o’clock in the evening.
Services listed for Shevlin at 11 a m and Bield at 8 p m with Shortdale at 7 p m. Sunday School times are Bield at 2 p m and Shortdale at 6 45 p m. The sermon topics are Passing Through Samaria and The Ideal Youth delivered by Geo Duncan Wilkie student pastor.
The Gentry Bros Circus on its 40th annual tour will exhibit in Roblin on July 7. The show combines its districts into one big tented program with many stars including Cottrell Powell Troupe and the Tres Bores, plus elephants and other acts. Two performances at 2 and 8 p.m. are planned followed by a street parade.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Here and There Platinum totalled 9.52 fine ounces up 1,000 from last year. Dr H M Tory announces a significant rust prevention discovery from Dominion Rust Laboratory with a fuller release due soon. Canadian tobacco wins silver at Olympia London for outstanding quality. Fifteen Austrian families to settle in the Okanagan Valley under the Canada Colonization Association. Canada leads in trade since 1913 with small percentage increases. Australia and the U S follow. Alberta sets wolf bounty payments with $20 for female timber wolves, $10 for males, $2 for prairie wolves before set dates. A shipment of native Canadian animals headed to Pretoria zoo, including bears, porcupines, coyotes, prairie dogs, marmots, geese. Vancouver celebration of Confederation's 60th anniversary features the Pacific Railway date, noted as a unique deep-water pier.
Parade to start at 10 a m from New School along Government Road First Avenue Main Street and Fourth Avenue returning to school. Marshall A K Stratton. Order includes Band Show Children Floats Autos. Flag on Main Street. Speakers Mayor I L Mitchell S Rogers Ree ve Roblin constituency Miss Alice Muse. God Save The King. July 3 open air service 7 pm with Rev K R Harvey G Phillips Capt Mep ham Mr Smith. Veterans parade from Oddfellow's Hall to meeting with Roblin Band.
The Provincial Exhibition promotes its first annual dog show with local prizes and Canadian Kennel Club rules. Entries are being secured by J. E. Bettie, secretary, Brandon, as July dates 4, 6 and 7 8 are listed with Moose Jaw show dates in June.
Bargain for sale a Mc Laughlin four touring car in good condition. Apply to W H Howe for details.
A busy community weekend includes Mr James McEwen and others touring Preceville and Swan River, Al Barnes Circus in Kamsack, grass cutting on July 6, Elk's sports on July 1 and Roblin turnout on July 2, a July 3 memorial service at the Monument, and a Diamond Jubilee celebration July 2 with free grounds tea coffee sugar, baskets welcomed, and Roblin band performing.
Bert Cockerill bought a new Chevrolet last week. The piece notes the erection of a Rang er Station tower and the workers Bill Low and Ranger Hjalmerson in the precarious role. Mr A Greenhalg died at 84, an Manitoba pioneer who farmed at Elkhorn and lived with his daughter Mrs B Cockerill, esteemed by all.
Barn completion reported in Bield Locals C. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Hyrnchuck on Saturday June 18. N Wieivickie bought a new car in Dauphin. Bob Hepburn crew repairing main roads. N Olson recovering from an accident. Infield ball practice Saturday night. Winnipeg games expected at season end. Farmers claim grubs harmed by heavy rains are a past trend as gardens improve.
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