Selecting and caring for linoleum flooring in homes
The article discusses oily rhains and easy cleaning properties of linoleum. It advises against varnishing linoleum, favors a waxlined finish, and describes Mrs J E Smith's recommended mix of boiled linseed oil and floor wax. The process includes melting wax in hot water, applying, standing, wiping surplus, and polishing, with repeat applications for worn areas to resemble a hardwood look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E . Smith
MAC Home Economics Department
Optimism as the Eye of the Soul in Personal Growth
The text argues seeds of constant useful activity yield success through steady purpose. It compares effort to planting, wind and stress as growth, and frames optimism as the ally of effort. Optimism defines the view of work, transforming the world from drab to golden and revealing the better within the rough.
A League Race and the Return of Walking
A fragmented note discusses Dr Mayo and a shift from walking to driving due to many automobiles. It foresees walking as a "lost art" and hints that lower fuel costs could briefly revive interest in walking as a mode of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Mayo
Mayo
Fragments Reflect Rural Life and Errant Tasks
A collage of fragmented lines depicts agricultural labor and domestic chores. Vague references mention farmers, gardeners, chickens, currants, dollars, and time. The text hints at economic changes and daily routines without clear events or names.
Feeding Method at Brandon Farm Produces Rapid Chick Growth
The Brandon Experimental Farm reports low chick leases and rapid growth using a strict feeding plan. Chicks receive no food for 60 hours, then warm water with grit and charcoal, followed by cracked wheat and chick foods, oats, and porridge oats in cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Fifth annual tour to the Pacific Coast
Special train departs Winnipeg July B via Canadian National Railways. Entertainment planned at various points along the route, highlighting regional sights and attractions for passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whanipeg
Canadian National Railways
Canadian National Railways Fifth Personally Conducted Pacific Tour
Following school holidays, Canadian National Railways will run its fifth personally conducted tour to the Pacific coast. It starts in Winnipeg on July 5 with sleeping cars dining car and a radio observation car, stops at Prince Rupert on July 10, then a 566 mile Inside Passage cruise to Vancouver ending there with optional Victoria destination at no extra cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Pacific Coast
Winnipeg
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
Victoria
Na- Homna Railways
United Church News and Rare Beret Highlights
Fragmented text references subjects for Sunday morning gathering and children’s address. Mentions Sir John Franklin recall and pole conquest themes, with scattered names and phrases suggesting church bulletin notes and event prompts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church News
Beret
Mextre
Cromarty
Village Council Minutes May Meeting Adopts April Actions
May council session in Roblin with Mayor Mitchell and councillors approving April minutes and multiple motions. Grants approved for St Boniface Hospital and an orthopedist treatment. pool room and millinery licenses granted. electric plant debenture terms opened for bids. Secretary to contact government engineer for consulting services. Meeting adjourned after routine bylaw passage and deferrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Lawrence
Westwood
Fisher
Greenaway
St Boniface Hospital
Slayward & Masten
Roblin Hardware Co
Bain Insurance
CDG Barber
Insurance
Remington Type Writer Co
Selvation Army
Col Fisher
Glendinning
Parks, Neapey
Clifford Sneddon
Notice to Clean Back Yards and Refuse by May 22 1926
Under the Provincial Health Act and Village by law every back yard must be cleaned and all refuse removed by Saturday May 22 1926. Property details include a two storey six room frame house two lots a warehouse garage and a good well. For particulars contact Andrew Johnston Roblin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ork
Ann
Andrew Johnston Roblin
Roblin Locals Report May Events And Tragic Accident
Roblin notes record a school change in charge at Merridale and a May 15 concert for the Anglican church. Visitors include Mr and Mrs A McIntyre and Dr Wilden. A fatal CN track accident near Strevel kills Karl Jeskie 21. Mothers Day observed with 250 in Sunday School. Local donations supported a May 15 home cooking sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A McIntyre
Wilden
Russell
Junor
Pro Ram
Father Mahree
Mother
Murray Old
Fraser
C. N
Strevel
Karl Jeskie
Nan
Roblin
Coppinger
Freskie
Langenburg
Moblin
Local notes from Kamsack and area on Tuesday visits
Mr J Dimit visited a Kamsack business Tuesday. Winnipeg visitor Mr A Grifith called on friends in town. Ray Berge builds a new garage. Guy Parker returned from Calgary. Miss Cora Nault spends days at home with her parents. Mrs G J Gibson of Toronto and Mrs Jorguson and daughter from Mouse Jaw visited Mrs Robert Austin. A dance by the ’She Sax, O, Mel O, Dee boys of Kumsack occurred in Davis Hall Friday. The Togo Pollyannas held a home cooking and ice cream sale in the Presbyterian church Saturday. proceeds were good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Dimit
Kamsack
A Grifith
Winnipeg
Ray Berge
Guy Parker
Calgary
Cora Nault
Charles Nault
G@ J Gibson
Toronto
Jorguson
Mouse Jaw
Robert Austin
Sax
Mel O
Dee Boys
Kumsack
Davis Hall
Curle Memorial for Two Daughters Passages
In sad but loving memory of our dear girls Sarah Helen eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F W Curle who passed away May 18 1925 age WW and Fredella Grace youngest daughter who passed away June 2 1922 age 18 months if not back the dear departed Anchored safe where storms are a course to meet and part no more Sadly missed by Mother Daddy and Sister Wreatha
Roblin Manitoba Seeks Debentures for Electric Light Plant
Village of Roblin invites tenders by noon on Tuesday June 1 1926 for twenty thousand dollars of twenty year 6 percent debentures to fund an electric light plant and system. Tenders sealed marked Tender for Electric Light Debentures. Highest tender not necessarily accepted. Dated Roblin May 11 1996 John Hill Secretary Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Manitoba
Province of
John Hill
College tours set to Europe and England visited
The article notes summer 1926 collegiate tours to Ryland Holland Belgium and France with popular routes via St Lawrence. It highlights England as essential stopovers including Oxford Stoke Poges and London with France and Paris appealing for cultural immersion. It mentions cheaper tourist third rates by steamship lines to attract Canadian travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryland
Holland
Belgium
France
St. Lawrence
Europe
England
Experien Wavellera
Oxford
Stoke Poges
London
Yeenirs
College Folke
Mortgage Sale Of Farm Property In Roblin Manitoba
Auction to be held at the Roblin Hotel Roblin Manitoba on a June weekend 1986 at noon for the north east quarter of section 10 township 25 range 29 west. About 145 acres cultivated with 5 acres bush, two storey frame house and several outbuildings fenced with good water supply from a well eight miles from Roblin. Reserve bid applies. 20 percent cash. balance per sale terms to be announced. Vendor's solicitor Albert H Warner Winnipeg. May 6 1996.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Williamson
Roblin
Province of
Manitoba
Albert H. Warner
Lombard Building
Winnipeg
A.D
Notice of Provisional Title Issuance Under Real Property Act
Under the Real Property Act a provisional certificate of title will be issued after May 17 1096 to replace titles 497 and 498 held by Edwin Glover Nicholas John Kerswell Michael Rolston John Nott and William John Dunlop as trustees for Roblin Methodist Church. The land in question lies in Peley cani tob a and Lot Fifteen and Sixteen in Block One as shown in plan No. 852. certificates are alleged lost or destroyed. Dated at Dauphin Land Titles Office April 22 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land “Titles Office
Dauphin
Edwin Glover
Nicholas John Kerswell
Michael Rolston
John Nottall
Shell River
Manitoba
William John Dunlop
Roblin
Land Titles Office
Notice of General Meeting of Shell River Agricultural Society
General meeting to approve a sale of land to Goose Lake Consolidated School District No. 1283 for 2786.50 dollars. Location Roblin Fire Hall Manitoba on May 29 1926 at 2 30 pm. Notice grants authority for Directors to ratify a by law authorizing the sale of unsubdivided part of NE quarter section 5 township 26 range 28 west of the Principal Meridian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell River Agricultural Society
Goose Lake Consolidated School District
Agriculuural Societies
Roblin
Manitoba
Croese Lake
Fourth Avenue
Dauphin
Titles Office
H. H. Simpson
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Sei Ee I
M Schreiber
Merridale
D McArthur
A Williamson
Ontario
A L G Lee
Mrs Morfit
Florence Richards
Anglican Ladies Guild
Dunlop
Makaroff
Yimmie Johnson
Ladies Aid
Togo News
Memoriam
AMM
Ciy
Paris
Canada
Rheims
Louis
Reece
Steatpord-On- Aves
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