01 May 1924
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 01, 1924
Page
1
A historic critique argues that high interest payments distort the economy. It cites 1920s bank note totals and private debt, proposing a national cooperative bank to fund government needs without interest. The plan urges shifting capital toward productive enterprise, reducing taxes, and removing private predators from profits.
The Union Church reports monthly baptismal services led by Rev. Robert Harvey and notices an upcoming camp activity and bike supper. A sorrowful obituary recalls Steve Was, a beloved Roblin resident and former staffer at the Union Bank, who died after surgery in Winnipeg. His funeral was held at the church, conducted by Rev. Robt. Harvey, with wide community attendance.
Local items report Mrs W Garr visiting friends in Winnipier and others making Winnipeg visits for medical care and family, plus farm moves and license renewal. Roblin Branch GWNA meeting planned, a Roblin meat market fire scare with stove overheating, and a coroner’s inquest into H Sutherland death ruled a gunshot incident.
Farmers attended the Roblin auction sale on Saturday. Mr. Graham's family moved to Kainsack on Monday. A newborn arrived at Mr. and Mrs. Odin Olson's home last Wednesday. Mother and Babe are well. School reopened with good attendance after Easter holiday. Some farmers began feeding wheat despite heavy snow delaying spring work. Freda Drinkwater hosted a birthday party last Wednesday with friends. old time school games followed by lunch. All wished Freda happiness on her day.
December week in town brings tales of teachers returning home and a trip to Saskatoon. anecdotes cover Joe Myers departure, a tall schoolteacher's streetcar mishap, a breakfast at Rex Cafe, and local humor about trains, cars, and roads. playful vignettes describe shops, licenses, Woolworth rings, and social clubs, all wrapped in a lively rural voice.
A local essay argues every resident from homeowner to minister must participate in building the town. It praises the hometown newspaper as a mirror of life and warns against foreign corporations siphoning dollars via mail offers. It extols open advertising as a safety for housewives and notes a few local notices and school reopening.
TOGO LOCALS Mr Lewis Thompson visited in Kam sack last week, Mr Hermanson M.LA visited friends in town last week Mrs Sly, as Mikado visited Mrs Wu. Davis last weekend, Miss Carrier, of Winnipeg is renew ing acquaintances in thig district Mr das Douge, was at Kamsack, om Business last Wednesday, Mr. WR. Kaiser shipped a fine car load of black to Winnipeg last week Mr Rooke, of Kainsack visited his uncle Mr. RO Painter last week We are pleased to see Mr R.Top ham around again after his ilness Mr. Jas McEwen has returned to town and Intends to spend the summer here Mrs WR Kaiser and Mrs Cotterell Visited friends at Makaro on Tues day last Mr. Arthur Lee of Arran, Sask, in renewing acquaintances in town Art is looking well and feels better. Mrs Whitehead, of Spokane Wash., is visiting in town the guest of My. and Mrs Frank Cameron. Mr. A J Leach entertained on Wed nesday of last week in honor of Miss Dinwoodie who is leaving town Mr Herbert Greenitan hav" been quite ill for some days. He went to the Dauphin hospital for treatment on Monday last. We hops for a speedy recovery. We are pleased to see Mr J. Weitzen home again and feeling quite well after the operation In the Dauphin Hospital Miss Beth Thompson and Mr . Car lyle Thomson entertained a large number of their young friends on Wednesday evening the 29td lnst. All present report a swell time.
A black horse with white on the face and white on both hind feet disappeared about four months ago from Section 19 27-27. Information leading to its recovery should be sent to Tony Adamosky Box 94 Roblin.
Mr and Mrs A Armatead visited Mr and Mrs Horanel on Sunday. Seeding was delayed by heavy snow making roads rough for days. Miss Edith Pearson invited friends for her eleventh birthday. A school house whist drive on Friday April 25th supported UF.M. Despite low attendance, prizes were awarded to Indies and gents winners. Refreshments served. Music lacking, so whist continued.
Master Howard Wilson returns to school on Monday. Rosie Dixon comes back to Nainguck after Easter with her people. Alice Burrell returns to Roblin to continue studies. Sunday School did not reorganize due to storms. May 4 service at 11 am. Entertainment at UFM Wall praised despite poor roads. Charters and Mrs Simpson absent due to weather. volunteers aided. Mrs Lester recitation and songs by Jacksons and Lester group. Dramatic society performed Wooing under difficulties. Dance by Lester family capped a successful evening. thanks extended.
Mr N J Kerswell filled the pulpit again on Sunday delivering an inspiring address. Plans mention Mr Jay McNeill joining next Sunday and continuing summer services at the three appoint ments. Mrs Were and her two daughters, along with Miss J Spear, traveled to Dauphin for medical treatment for her youngest child Mendeleine, returning Saturday. Mr McNicol of Beaver Lumber Costal Winnipeg visited Monday to take stock with Mr Magwood of Roblin. A Friday Hall dance drew a sociable crowd and recalled old time dances.
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