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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
2
The decennial census in Canada is a vital national task. It counts population and gathers data on employment, literacy, age, race, and more to shape representation, financing, and policy. Cooperation with enumerators is urged as a civic duty for all Canadians.
Miss Prudence Hockin of Winnipeg formerly Oak Lake leaves for Pangirtung to become superintendent of a new Anglican hospital. She will travel by Hudson Bay boat from Montreal in summer, a two month voyage, and commit to five years at the mission. The town has 12 white residents and a shifting Eskimo population. radiograms reach the HQ weekly but outgoing messages are not possible.
A reflective note explores how certain individuals remain unfazed by concerns, contrasting calm demeanor with others' anxiety. The piece emphasizes mindset and social perception, citing examples of serene behavior amid common stresses.
The masseur trade, dominated by blind workers in Japan, is praised by W McG Eager, secretary general of the National Institute for the Blind, as highly suitable for the blind and largely lacking in American popularity. A London constructed automobile for the Maharajah of Patiali features glass that lets occupants see out but hides them from outside view.
Miss Theresa Bavary of Gallingertown describes years of heart and nerve trouble especially at night. She says after taking Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills for a few weeks she slept well and regained her health.
An old advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a pleasant method for reducing unwanted fat and improving health. It promises weight loss, a firmer chin and abdomen, and clearer skin, claiming users will gain energy, ambition, and mental sharpness after taking a daily half teaspoon in hot water and reweighing after a bottle.
National leaders have prepared for any emergency and claim the Soviet Union could mobilize 17,000,000 men within three months of war. About 10,000,000 would join nine regiments with rifle strength. 3,000,000 could be deployed within three weeks. They have coal reserves for three months and are expanding air power while wheat exports increase and a large supply of cannon fodder is implied.
Mrs G K L of Montreal describes dyeing all black outfits with Diamond Dyes to save money after a death in the family. She praises the product as superior to other blacks and notes successful use on coats dresses stockings curtains and a rug in raspberry and garnet shades.
Major General 8S C Newburn of Hamilton Ontario sails on the Empress of France and vows to speed the Vimy memorial completion while overseas. He meets General Hughes in Europe and aims to push the memorial finish, noting possible delays due to stone supply and that completion may extend beyond next year.
A clover apple in Mrs. Charles Hollins’s possession in Worcester Massachusetts remains pristine after 62 years since plucking at Bridgewater. The fruit is described as in as good condition as if recently picked and serves as a remarkable counterpoint to apples that spoil within a week off the branch.
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce forms a committee to prepare a report on developing an eastern market for low grade Alberta wheat and coarse grain to supply Ontario and Quebec feeding purposes. Denmark has 179 miles of air routes.
Premier Bennett announced in the House of Commons that the Port of Churchill will not be included in a survey by Sir Alexander Gibb. The study will cover Halifax, Saint John, Quebec, Montreal and Vancouver. Gibb’s team is assembling preliminary data in Ottawa but a departure date for the engineer was not disclosed.
Gelatine dissolved in boiling water then mixed with cold water vinegar and salt. Thicken slightly fold in corn green pepper pimento and onion, turn into a mold and chill until firm. Un mold on lettuce and garnish with mayonnaise. Serves 8.
A vintage recipe for a 9-inch coconut pie with a coconut filling and meringue topping. Instructions include making a double boiler custard with flour sugar salt milk and egg yolks, then folding beaten egg whites with vanilla over the coconut layer and baking until lightly browned. Also a brief ad praising Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for croup relief and other uses.
The Dominion Government spent 92020 dollars and 77 cents on advertisements urging Canadians to buy Canadian made goods. Distribution: dailies 28023.49, farm papers 36417.46, miscellaneous 13976.98, weeklies 3602.84, per a House of Commons return. Worms threaten children, but Mother Graves Worm Exterminator offers an easy remedy.
A round-table conference on unemployment in Ottawa urged the Dominion government to appoint a permanent national committee to study all phases of social and economic conditions. Convened by the Canadian Council of Child Welfare, the conference represented social welfare groups across Canada. The report, presented to Labour Minister G. D. Robertson, proposes pooling knowledge from governments and industry to create a more stabilized system of production, distribution, and supply and demand.
The Toronto Star reports that Machine Guns Detectives of the Toronto police are being trained to handle machine guns. Three guns firing 1000 rounds per minute and bullets at 930 feet per second are being tested by Inspector Robert Alexander and motorcycle squad officers, with training to expand to other ranks after detectives are fully trained.
An advertisement asserts Douglas' Egyptian Liniment should be in every household. It claims to stop bleeding at once, cauterize wounds, prevent blood poisoning, and keep away inflammation and proud flesh.
A literary note observes two Bible chapters that are nearly identical word for word, identifying II Kings chapter nineteen and Isaiah chapter thirty seven as the twin passages. The remark highlights textual similarity across biblical books and implications for study.
Summer Balard, once called a millionaire reporter and among New York's wealthiest bachelors, hosts a yearly dinner for 200 friends at his town house. The guest list spans diverse social strata from newsboys to millionaires, reputed as the most eclectic gathering under one roof.
A Scottish family has conducted six weddings within a year. With the next oldest member still at school, the family has decided to burn the confetti rather than keep it for later celebrations.
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