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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
1
The article promotes iron from foods over pills during spring. It highlights rhubarb as a rich iron source and offers preparation ideas. Dandelions are praised as a cheap iron option with tender young leaves ideal for salads or cooking. Both are described as mild laxatives and beneficial for blood health, potentially replacing iron tonics.
A Cromarty Gle mother and daughter banquet was held at Mrs Muse's home on Saturday May 4. Alice Muse led toasts with the Rong and National Anthem. Naorene Fletcher and Mrs Ho Simpoan presented parts for Our Mothers, the Church, and the Gleam. Agnes Tucker read a Mother's Day poem and Muriel sang. The event marked the first banquet with hope for future gatherings.
A historical note estimates substantial waste in farm machinery across North America. It cites Illinois losses of 31,367,500 yearly from neglect, a potential national levy of 400,000,000, and about 3,000,000,000 in current stored value. It argues average machinery life drops from sixteen to eight years due to neglect, with Canada likely facing similar waste.
A nine member Roblin committee toured Shoal Lake on Tuesday to inspect the electric light plant and lighting system. They aim to install a municipal plant in Roblin and seek the best fit for their needs. The visitors praised Shoal Lake’s engines, buildings, and roads, and indicated they would likely recommend a similar setup for Roblin.
The United Church on the Roblin circuit will host Rev Wood Hayner from the Roblin circuit as preacher at three points next Sunday. Rayner, from Southern Alberta, makes his first Roblin appearance. Cape Breton Relief Fund collection will support coal strike families, placed in Miners' Relief envelopes. Mother's Day services were well observed with notable Sunday School attendance and a youth program led by Mrs Bayne. Dr Doyle and Rev J Ve Desses spoke on mission opportunities and tasks in Home and Foreign Mission work for the United Church of Canada.
An assortment of local quips and name jokes recounts light topics from town life. References to elections, social events, theatre plans, and school plays mix with humorous asides about residents and local figures, capturing a lively, informal community bulletin tone.
The CPM reports a clear last meeting at Mrs McPhail’s on Way Sth with next gathering in the hall on June 2. May 19 was set for hall clean up. WL HL McKeight has been ill but hoped to recover soon. School to stay open until end of July and Miss Wilson to assist. The UPLM meeting on Wednesday the 6th was at the hall with small attendance. locals plan May 19 as hall grounds clean up day. Mr Armsteed and another from Silverwood attended to show support.
Local notices praise the Tugo based minstrel group Roblin Black Faced Fun Makers as one of the road’s best. May 25 concert at Davis Hall features plantation songs and a dance after. Cast includes Mr J D Fogg’s guests, Hastings Hassell J P, Flora and Miss Beth Thompson with comedic and musical acts.
The Girls Club met at Mrs Howe's home on Monday evening May 4 with Mrs Howe presiding and Ethel absent. Devo led opening, parcels for the Made in Canada Sale were opened, and all enjoyed the fun. A plant sale planned for June 4 was decided. The next meeting is set for June 1. Light refreshments were served. Fthel Rogers, Sec.
Twelve responses were received to last week’s puzzle but none succeeded. Prize money will be held until next week pending results and verification.
A notice explains entry rules for a prize crossword in Roblin Review Manitoba. A nominal fee covers prizes split into two awards. Entries must reach by noon on the Wednesday after the issue date. First solutions have no priority. Correct solutions only win. Use the diagram in Review. Pencils only. The Editor’s award decisions are final. Send to Crossword Roblin Review, Roblin Manitoba with name address date and five cents.
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Roblin locals report a charity play The Cheerful Dda in the sseuibly Hath under the Roblin Meu pis Club. The obituary notes Masvin the Topo Anabour Vhestrisal Sociecy WH member died suddenly. A Roblin Teachers Federation meeting covered music teaching with Mrs Lathbert and grade pupils, and a lunch followed. Mrs Evans will display millinery May 16 Standish. A football reorganizing meeting is set for Saturday at 8 in Westwood’s office. A May 9 lecture by Mise Hitt on nutrition at the Waion Church, part of a Nutr Vital Conference, will be attended by local mothers and public.
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