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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
1
A Canadian daily of 1876 notes parallels with today’s issues. Front page items describe a low wheat market, rising unemployment in Montreal Quebec and St John, and Manitoba settlers pressing for relief distribution. Mr Heapeler telegraphs Ottawa amid widespread need.
An upcoming census from June 1 will ask 254 inquiries of urban households and farmers. An army of 15,000 enumerators will cover cities in a month while farm data takes longer. Questions span reading ability birth dates origin marital status work weeks unemployment reason farm conditions acreage mortgage expenses facilities and utilities at the farm.
An abundance of cheap coarse grains and wheat prompts farmers to overfeed market hogs, raising average weights past the ideal two hundred pounds. A. A. MacMillan of the Federal Sheep and Swine Division notes bacon type hogs maximize profits as lard prices lag bacon prices. Farmers should monitor feeding to prevent light or overweight hogs and aim for top market grades.
Rural notice from H. L. Faulconer seeks cattle or horses for pasture with access to good feed and water in the Roblin area. Property and land facilities to support grazing are implied by the request.
Official notice details conversion of War Loan and Victory Bonds into 1931 Conversion Loan bonds extending 15 to 25 years. No new money. total outstanding bonds maturing 31 years ahead. Conversion offers up to 950 million dollars, with ministerial discretion on total amount, and applications close by May 23. Bonds issued will pay 4 1/4 percent interest to maturity.
Mr Keg Stone of Kamsack visits Mr R Topham while Dan Ingles builds on 1st St. George Craig family drove to Yorkton. Mother's Day services drew many. John Ellingson left for Kindersley. Dan Inglis paints post office improving appearance. Jeeve Parker and Councillor Sam Hern attended Kamsack council. Irene Mabel Craig Enid Abercrombie Isabel Tripp toured Kamsack. Mrs Gawley won rug guessing from Togo Trading Co. James Appel won from Brown es Cobbe. Dr and Mrs Brookler left for Yorkton, then Winnipeg where he will work at St Joseph's hospital. Best wishes to Anetor and family.
Grand Narrows notes show Mr and Mrs McKnight visiting Mr and Mrs Rogers of Makaroff while others like Mr and Mrs Sangster visited Grand Narrows. A.C. McKnight and Mills households hosted travelers and Burrell and Harvey Maguire stayed with grandparents T Burrell. District Nurse Miss Ring welcomed at Grand Narrows and Walker schools. Local youths secured Roblin Benito highway work under Mr Scotts. Mother's Day service planned for May 17 with a racial Mother’s Day program in Grand Narrows.
The note explains Armistice Day will be called Remembrance Day and observed apart from Thanksgiving Day with Thanksgiving in October before Western Canada’s weather worsens. It also invites readers to share social events and visits, and requests word about guests or departures to keep the column lively. Frank S. Nowosad awarded two year graduate assistantship plus a $1000 yearly scholarship in agronomy at Macdonald College Quebec. He left for his new appointment Friday.
Deepdale reports new cars appearing in the district with far fewer than prior years as seeding progresses, while Can Nat Express confirms cream shipments will continue by No 10 eastbound. A nearby fire at W G Kerswell’s home caused extensive damage to the downstairs due to a backfiring electric light gas issue, with the house saved due to quick response.
Roblin residents host visitors and celebrate awards. Culturally noted moments include Mrs. Kelso winning a rug at Western Chain store, Lloyd Scott earning an Ibnister scholarship for $80 after completing Manitoba University’s electrical engineering program, and St Boniface graduates Aileen VanAlstyne Agnes Cheavins receiving diplomas. A Legion sports day is set for July 1, and softball looms as town league action grows amid shop updates at Yeo Bros and Guarantee Garage.
A quiet wedding was held at the C D Fox home in Manor Saskatchewan on Wednesday March 25 with Ida Christena Fox uniting in marriage to John J Reid of Roblin. Rev J Hunter officiated assisted by Asa Fox and Miss N Livingston played Wedding Bells March. The couple will reside in Roblin district.
The article notes rising global costs for education and living, with purchasing power declines accounting for most of the rise. It cites a study by Alpha Kappa Psi indicating that even elementary educated men face questions about the value of expanding schooling, as costs outpace gains in earnings.
The piece argues that education raises lifetime earnings, yet its aim is broader than wealth. Citing Caesar and Cicero, it suggests four years of high school cannot fully account for income gains, while endorsing President Eliot's view that education should make a life, not just a living, and contribute to national health and wealth.
In loving memory of our dear girls Agnes and Esther who passed away May 12 1930 zone but never shall be forgot. One year has gone we sadly miss you more than tongue can tell but someday we will join in union with our Father in heaven to dwell union in. Ever remembered by Daddy Mother and Brother.
The Anglican Church schedules a morning service at 11 and an evening service at 7 on Sunday May 17. Sunday School convenes at 12 at Silverwood Schoolhouse with a gathering at 3 p.m. GEO E Phillips is listed with the notice.
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