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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
6
An old advertisement promotes Carter's Lith Liver Pills as a tonic to stimulate the liver and bile flow. It warns of facial blotches and eye fatigue linked to biliousness, claiming the product offers a mild yet effective relief and is sold in red packages.
Sale of the Crown jewels of the Ottoman empire valued at 300 million dollars is forecast to raise funds to relieve Turkey’s crisis. A move to make Watertown New York’s airport an official port of entry for Canada progresses. A protocol enacting the Young Plan is signed in Paris by Briand and foreign ministers of Britain Italy and Belgium. Captain C D Barnard plans a 30 day world flight in the Duchess of Bedford plane. China orders all school uniforms from native cloth to foster home industry. A Montreal Star report says a group including British Canadian and US interests may buy Labrador for 100 million dollars. decision pending. Canada’s Agriculture Dept bans parrots and related birds under the animal diseases act. Tokyo reports a bond issue of about 125 million dollars to refinance a 1981 loan, with US and Britain near parity. Night-flying beacons to aid all-weather operations are to be installed at several Canadian and Alberta sites, per Civil Aviation.
Deep-sea arrivals at the Port of New Westminster reached 23 vessels in March, up from 17 in March 1929. In the first quarter, 60 deep-sea vessels with a gross tonnage of 343,453 registered inwards, compared with 48 vessels totaling 266,017 in the same quarter of 1929.
A humorous exchange about a girlfriend at an art exhibit highlights a missed mirror in the gallery. The anecdote blends romance and venues to hint at social misreadings within a museum setting.
A Cairo mother sought a court order for her daughter's education funding but the judge refused, arguing Mohammedan law does not require educating women and expressing opposition to female education. The opinion laments gender subjection and suggests true equality depends on ability to serve. Meanwhile Miss Constance Harvey of Buffalo becomes American vice consul in Ottawa after a merit based examination.
All Tingey models are created in Paris and sketched there, then adapted by American patternmakers for U S customers in New York. The described midnight blue moire frock features a dainty lace collar and cuffs, picot edging, and versatile belting, with sizes 16 to 20 and 84 to 42. Pattern price 25 cents.
The Young plan reducing Germany reparations from about 25 billion to 9 billion takes effect. A Hague protocol signed by Britain France Belgium Italy and Briand ends the Reparations Commission and starts the International Settlement Bank at Basel. It also plans 300 million dollars in reparations bonds with two thirds to creditors and one third to Germany.
Two tested salad dressing recipes offered for fresh or cooked variants. An uncooked option uses two eggs beaten with salt mustard evaporated milk and vinegar, thickens after standing hours and suits fruit or vegetable salads, keeps for weeks. A cooked version adds chili sauce to Russian style dressing.
A straightforward recipe combines salt mustard flour and butter with Eagle Brand Condensed Milk water vinegar and a lightly beaten egg. Cook until thickened then strain and cool. Optional cream or evaporated milk may be folded in before serving. Yield about one cup.
A courtroom exchange turns to a farmer’s claim about a car’s speed. The witness concedes distant potato digging when the arrest occurred, prompting a sharp interjection about prior car ownership to challenge the reliability of the speed estimate.
Children in London attended a lecture on ancient Egypt home life where artifacts such as balls and rattles shown delighted Egyptian babies from around 2000 B.C. The event offered a glimpse into early childhood toys and daily life in the Nile valley civilization.
Mrs. Creamer formerly Felton, daughter of an English professor, sat four hours by her telephones supplying Admiral Sturdee with crucial signals that helped sink three German ships including Baden and Santa Isabel. She rode with two horses to relay sightings and her reports guided HMS Bristol and the liner Macedonia in pursuing the German squadron.
Rivalry grows as nations race to erect the biggest ocean liner in New York. White Star Line reportedly revises plans for the Oceanic to 65 000 tons and a 1000 foot length, aiming to claim the world’s tallest vessel. The Majestic at 915 feet remains shorter, while Leviathan I and II of the United States Lines target 965 feet.
The passage honors Emmeline Pankhurst, noting her unshakable conviction and invincible courage. It recalls her leadership from rallies to Parliament Square, and her solitary prison struggles, framing her as a timeless martyr whose deeds shaped another world.
Colombia reported export of 2,863,171 bags of coffee in the previous year, highlighting strong global demand and steady shipments from major farming regions. The figure reflects overall market performance and palm-up growth for the industry.
Coffee is brewed under high steam pressure in a device created by a French inventor. The motto emphasizes progress over straight adherence to a plan, valuing forward movement above rigid direction.
A testimonial notes that six boxes of a medicine provided substantial help and gratitude for the remedy. The ad states price at 50 cents per box and availability through druggists or direct mail from The T Milburn Co Limited in Toronto Ontario.
Lesson focuses on vigilance with Mark 13 33 as the golden text and covers Matthew 24 1 to 25 18. Devotional readings include Isaiah 55 1 3 6 8. The material guides readers to beware and pray, recognizing uncertain times.
A biblical passage from Matthew 25 describes ten virgins meeting the bridegroom. Five are wise with oil, five foolish without extra oil. The bridegroom arrives at midnight. the unprepared are denied entry when they seek admission. Calvin adds a note on perseverance and readiness.
Manitoba inland fisheries show the strongest growth among major industries with over 100 percent production gains in five years. In 1924 Lake Winnipeg and area lakes yielded $1,232,000 in fish values, rising to $2,634,000 last year. In 1929 commercial fishermen landed 33 million pounds worth $2,634,000, a provincial record.
The Port of Vancouver saw brisk March traffic with about 1 million net tons and 1,909 arrivals. Deep sea ships contributed 106 arrivals totaling 403,856 net tons, while overall port movement reflected strong commercial activity.
The dialogue notes a fiancée asking for a ring and the partner promising. It then lists assorted facts: London Zoo animals total value around 175000 dollars with the Indian rhinoceros exceeding 5000 dollars, silver fox farming spreading to Norway, Hawaii with virtually full employment, a 1908 automobile speed record near 9 miles per hour, and Manchuria rice production close to two million tons in the prior year.
A Royal guard received 100000 dinars for saving the life of 2 year old Prince Tomislav in Belgrade. The prince toppled from a second floor window and landed on the sentry, who bore the impact and saved the child but was knocked unconscious.
A trio of Brandon fowl with record egg production is sent to Ottawa for training and fitting to uphold Manitoba’s poultry reputation at Crystal Palace Sydenham England. They aim to showcase at the fourth world poultry congress gathering leaders from around the globe next July.
A report notes that about one sixth of the world coal supply remains in Alberta Canada, largely idle. The finding highlights vast resources and potential shifts in energy markets if mobilized.
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