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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
1
In a reflective piece the author recalls how grain markets, railroads, and grain exchanges affected farmers. He notes the Winnipeg Grain Exchange's opacity, the high seat price evolution, and the farmers’ long struggle to load grain and secure fair pricing. The piece hints at government intervention for farmer protection and promises further discussion on railroad dealings.
Premier Bennett promotes a long term twenty five year 4 percent conversion loan replacing maturing war and victory bonds. About 1.082 billion dollars fall due 1933 1934 with no new money to government. The move seeks to reassure world of Canada’s credit and economic solidity while offering investors a safe, extended investment option.
The chief Ranger and district forester visited the woods last week while Merridale extends welcome to Mr and Mrs Hendrick staying at the tower cabin. A meeting will be called to arrange farmer involvement in graveling roads, with one war truck owner offering haulage. Residents urge securing at least one all weather route to Roblin.
Debonair notes report Ward leaving Deepdale for Churchill on the west bound express last Friday. Ske owns a new Chevrolet Coupe seating six with close acquaintances. Old timers recall eggs once cheap. A Matthews Geo Gardner and Jas Ward work on Benito highway briefly. Prospective anglers on May 24 must break the ice if weather holds. Friends learn Jimmy Rae has recovered from a recent auto accident near Portage.
Sunday attendance was low due to rain delaying the Mother's Day service. It will now be held a week later on May 24. A cooperative shipment of cattle and hogs from nearby districts was taken to Winnipeg by Mr H Wilson. The Makaroff SD driver spent the weekend there. Mr and Mrs McKnight visited the district for business, and Mr McKnight is recovering his health.
Mrs Vipond and family moved into Dr Bakers residence while Dr Baker and Wm Sweet traveled to Kamsack on business. F Y Newton and H J Bowley visited town. Wm Davis and Miss B Appel returned from a Winnipeg motor trip. Stores close Wednesdays at 12 30 pm. Mrs C S Burt went home to Mikado after visiting her father R F Painter. H M Browns new residence nears completion as Fred Franklin works on Dan Inglis addition. The Silent Policeman arrives and will be installed at Main St and Railway Ave. Motorists warned to keep to the right.
Mr and Mrs Fred McDuffe entertained a small group of friends at dinner last Monday in honor of Miss V Nott Shearley McNeill who had been visiting her grandmother Mrs Grassie and returned to her home afterward
Newdale residents attend gatherings last week with parents Mr and Mrs Geo McNeill. Mrs B Baskerville receives treatment at Dauphin hospital and hopes to be home soon. W J May meeting held at Mrs W Thompson's home with Mrs Fraser praising an interesting book review. Mrs F Mac Duffe named delegate to Winnipeg convention June 9 to 11. June meeting at Mrs Baggette's home. Friends from Roblin Cromarty and Tumumel gather at the schoolhouse May 5 to bid farewell to Miss Violet Nott who left for Lietz. Presentation music by Mrs T Bucannan at Peniction B. A surprise party dance and handkerchief shower honors Violet with many presents. Miss Margaret Small reads address. Miss Ellen Titz makes presentation. Music by Smale Lund bach and Wenner. Church service at schoolhouse Sunday std p.
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