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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1926
Page
1
Article discusses using hotbeds to hasten maturity of crops like tomato and cabbage, outlining soil and watering practices. It shifts to a town prosperity metaphor and notes Save the Forest Week proclaimed by the Governor general, stressing forest protection for Canada’s economy and health. Advertising includes Hereford bulls and seed for sale.
The census begins June 1 across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Ten days are allotted for enumeration under federal statute authority with district commissioners and staff of enumerators appointed to cover population counts. This marks another westward census following earlier years 1896 1906 and 1916.
The Roblin district swept the Percheron class at Brandon, with Carlson brothers claiming multiple prizes including a first, second, third, fourth, sixth, and reserve grand championship for mares. The Percheron entry was praised as the strongest ever seen in Canada, with Mr. T J Kelly also placing fourth with his Percheron stallion and fourth with a two year old Clydesdale stallion.
In Deepdale March 18 meeting of Soldier Settlers urged a straight 50% reduction on all original indebtedness linked to land loans and stock. They argue revaluation is costly and unfair, plan to send resolutions to Premier King and MP J W Ward, and urge unity as in the Army.
Mrs J A Williamson returns home after winter on the Coast while J A Williamson and T A Robertson ship two carloads of horses to Toronto. The LOB A Bazaar and Sale of Home Cooking set for May 1 with a Novelty Dance March 26 at the LOF Hall. Juvenile hockey guests played a friendly at the rink, Roblin defeating Gilbert Plains 5 to 1 despite soft ice.
Grace Alice Burrell married Geo Murray of Togo in a St Patrick day ceremony at the Burrell residence. The event featured archway of wedding bells, baptism for Shirley Hage Burrell and Harvey Dee Meguire, a wedding supper, toasts, and a reception with neighbors celebrating the couple's new home.
Mr Drinkwater lost a valuable cow last week. The Union Ladies held a sewing meeting at Mrs Qim Ballards. Spring shows hints while the old crow has not appeared. Many residents suffer from the old flu. Mr A Stokk tours the western province seeking a business location. Miss Ada Crookshank of Grandview visited Mrs Fred McDuffe of Bield. The Charmers Prion held a ball at their hall last Friday. Melvin Olson returned from Dauphin General Hospital and hopes for relief. The Soldier Home stead opening caused a Klondike rush to Dolphin with a crowd of 500 and police needed to quell a pending riot. Some locals secured home steads.
Rev Robert Harvey presents topics Trimmel Cromarty The Cross of Shame and Glory Children Address The Legend of The Trees Dublin Lights and Shadows of The Wood Hero and The Monotaur Good Friday service at 10 a.m. Easter services planned and Sunday School returning to church after absence at the High School for the last four years
Mrs J W Eddy visited Kamsack. Mr Herbert Davis took a job near Yorkton. Miss Beth Thompson joined Craig's Emporium. Mr Wm Davis left for the West. He took a position with the International Hair Vester Co. Mr and Mrs Poster returned to Denholm. Mr Jas Findlater hosted visitors. Miss Marion Austin recovering from Winnipeg General Hospital operation and due home next week. Mrs Julian Paaley passed away Wednesday after residing locally for years.
A Grand Narrows note records a Mrs Y Lester hosted musical evening at Mr and Mrs Wilsons March 14 143th? neighbors gathered and joyfully shared. The Willis Armstead daughter was baptized Flora Doreen. Rev A E Weaver officiated. Mr McPhail held a sale March 16 as neighbors depart after thirteen years of involvement. Mr Watt spoke March 19 on Poole Wheat Pool matters and local organization with Mr Donaldson presiding.
The article notes 1925 Alberta mine production of 6 888 394 tons up 679 681 from the prior year with coal breakdowns. It mentions Mont Rolland guides for skiing and fishing, a Canadian record in women's indoor swimming, the Chateau Frontenac fireproofing, and appointments tied to the Overseas Education League with leaders in Palestine Egypt and Palestine.
The Union Ladies Aid will hold their annual bazaar on Saturday April five. Donations will be gratefully received and acknowledged. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
The Assessment Roll for the year 1926 is deposited at the Roblin Village Office and available for inspection until April 1926. Complaints must be lodged ten days before the Court of Revision sitting on Wednesday April 28 1926. Dated at Keblin Manitoba March 17 1926. JOAN HILL secretary-treasurer.
Seed Dare Victory offered by M Ludy Merridale for sale at 50 cents per bushel. Free from weeds and ready for planting.
For sale or rent a three room house at Bield with small stable roof water. Also 800 bushels of pure seed oats at 80c per bushel.
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