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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
1
The Roblin Review announces a weekly crossword puzzle with cash prizes 1st 2.00 2nd 1.00 3rd 0.50. Entries cost ten cents and must be placed in by noon Tuesday after the issue date. Correct solutions on the Review diagram only. pencils allowed. editor's decision final.
A garbled OCR style word puzzle fragment presents a long list of clues and answers. It includes references to pronouns, places, instruments, biblical books, metals, colors, and actions, but the text is partially unreadable and entangled with stray numbers and formatting.
Vertical items and irregular abbreviations fill a crossword with clues ranging from disease and Greek letters to vehicle types and parts of the leg. The page shows numbered entries, common abbreviations, and wordplay hints typical of a late era puzzle column.
District farmers and province wide canvassers are to tout Manitoba Wheat Pool membership as directors push a spring campaign. The pool has operated successfully, proving grain can be sold on world markets by farmers themselves. Manitoba Wheat Pool members exceed 9,200 with expectations of thousands more. Western Canada and Saskatchewan combined aim for over 100,000 members this spring.
Corresponden ce reports visits by Mr. Stewart Foggy Edwards Findlater and others to Kam Roblin and Saskatoon. The old timer dance in Davis hall on Friday is advertised. Auction at Mrs. Walters residence proves successful with keen bidding. Ted Cox returns from Winnipeg for arm treatment. A farewell supper honors Mr and Mrs Walter as they move to Portage. Masquerade at the bath draws about eighty dancers with prizes awarded for best Irish and comedy costumes.
Mrs J. B. Spear returns from Dauphin Hospital while visitors from Winnipeg include Ed Howe R W Cobbe H Boyce and A Adner. Rev J W Rayner and Mrs E Rogers attend Presbytery in Dauphin returning Friday. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs C E Rogers on March 2. WAL plans a March 10 meeting at Mrs J Arnott’s home with a lively programme. Soldier Settlement Board officials Forsythe and Hogarth visit to discuss new British settlers. Silverwood Players enjoyed the humorous play A Poor Married Man at Malarf last Friday despite sickness keeping some away. hopes to bring them back soon.
The district youth are preparing a March 17 concert at the hall with a varied program. Two comedy sketches and other acts are in rehearsal. Proceeds will aid the Ladies Aid and support the church work, inviting full attendance.
Miss Nora Atwater visits Mrs. W. B. McKnight in Grand Narrows. A cooperative live stock shipment to Winnipeg yielded the most satisfactory results with Mr. Alvin McKnight taking charge of the shipment.
A lively column describes local events from the district in Ontario. It mentions a Boys and Girls Club dance at the U F M Ball on February 27, inclement weather reducing attendance, changes in community figures, a spring departure of George Davis for Veregin Bask to train his pitching arm, and rumors about residents including Tommy Johnson. It notes social observations, a Toye Agricultural Society dance, an intermission accident at a farmers’ event, and letters from admirers with gossip about Peg Bradford and local drinking norms.
Guidance for boxholders on preventing mail loss and delays. Emphasizes clearing boxes, not leaving doors or keys open, safeguarding combination locks, promptly responding to notices, and using a tote or carrier for mail. Includes cautions about untrustworthy helpers and keeping mail secure.
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