03 May 1928
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
1
Medical guidance stresses prevention of indigestion through regular meals at steady times, mindful eating, thorough chewing, and a calm mindset. Breakfast should include fruit, dairy, and possibly eggs or bacon depending on activity level.
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture opens its gopher and crow eradication competition with a 2600 prize pool and 1000 in top prizes. Last year’s winner Alice Worobets led with 16 721 points as more contestants join the fight against pests across the province.
Reports across Canada indicate mail order is falling as rural shoppers prefer town merchants. Ontario and Montreal retailers merge and falter under competition, while small-town merchants expand value and aggressive selling. Rust/disease notes on Garnet wheat show high yields in favorable districts but risks in rust-prone areas.
The province creates a Debt Adjustment Board chaired by Mr. Guild to review countryside lending. Members include Mr. Barclay, a former Springfield legislator, and Mr. French, ex reeve of Rockwood now a councilor and Rockwood Rural Credit Society director. The board will audit rural credit debts, reassess uncollectible loans, and report findings to government.
The Dominion Department of Agriculture notes Garnet Wheat as an early maturing high yielding variety with fair straw strength good weight per bushel and excellent flour color. Data from 1927 to 1996 show little difference from Marquis in baking quality though Marquis yields whiter flour and crumb.
As 1928 opens, motorists are urged to exercise care on highways side roads and town streets. The Manitoba government backs a highway safety campaign urging headlight conformity speed respect of rules and courteous driving to reduce deaths and injuries from careless driving and railroad crossings.
The Supreme Court of Canada decision declares women not persons under the British North America Act, denying Senate seats but prompting debate on women's broader political rights. The piece notes the long fight for emancipation and questions why women could sit in the House of Commons if excluded from the Senate.
The piece questions whether women MPs remain persons in the Senate and if women are ineligible to sit in the Senate Chamber, whether they can sit in the House of Commons. It argues for universal application of rights across chambers and reflects on judges' views of female presence in Senate and Commons. It weighs potential reasons behind Senate entries and notes speculation on existing female senators.
Roblin locals report Arbor Day on May 7 and Chautauqua dates set for 1928 from June 28 to July 4. Ideal weatherpremises farming activity. Amy Starr and Sophie Gala tran joined Boys' Band entertainment in Dauphin. Community sports hopes urged. past teams suggested revival. A shooting near Shortdale left Nick Kowena injured. Paul Benehaiski arrested after a dispute over timber. Injured man sent to Dauphin hospital. suspect confined near the scene.
Local residents report several changes with resignations and moves including J McLeod resigning as van driver and C Buenous leaving for Regina. The district notes wheat and trapper activity, a Dauphin visitor, a Methodist Mission meeting, a baby born to C Buenous family after a cow incident, a prairie schooner party delayed by a Stork, and the death of Mrs Pete Andryakhc with funeral in Shortdale cemetery Monday.
Mr and Mrs J Johnson visited with Mr and Mrs Shearson of Sunnyslope on Tuesday. Mathers Day Service will be held on May 18. Mr G LaChance purchased a new Wallace tractor and plows. Mr and Mrs W Armstead visited with Mr and Mrs Radford on Sunday. The UFM meeting in the hall on May 5 was well attended with business transacted. Mr F Pitfield hosted friends on the evening of the 24th. dancing and a general good time followed.
Local readers report on construction team efforts for the Hudson Bay line and the forest reforestation appeal. The message urges support to save the forest for future winters and generations.
ZORA Seeding is now general with several new residences and barns nearing completion. Moonlight carriage riding is risky tonight. The U F C Whist drive and dance at Zora school on the 27th was highly enjoyable with Achert Richter as the orchestra.
United Church Bield service next Sunday at 11 a.m. at Shevlin with Ephesians 2 8-9 guidance. The Salvation Army reports Captain Halvorson and Lieutenant Cull leading meetings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Bantisy School at 3 p.m. and mercy focus at Merridale school.
A lost fountain pen with a gold band and a clip bears the initials C H W on the band. It was a gift and the owner offers a reward. Contact C. od Welz in Roblin.
A questionable fiction begins with farmer Goodhead facing years of meager crops after frost. He plans to plow a few acres and let horses roam while awaiting a better season. The tale shifts to a reflective note on subscription payments owed to the paper.
The Salvation Army runs orphaned and neglected children homes and industry homes for girls in Western Canada. It operates Grace Hospital Winnipeg, maternity services, employment bureaus, and stores. These efforts convert hardship into social assets and support women and children in need.
Miss A McMillan of Roblin Alberta offers piano lessons for beginners and intermediate players from her home studio. Class size is small and rates are affordable.
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