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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
4
A New York Herald Tribune piece argues that postwar relations have matured. Mutual respect replaces old waxy bravado as Britain and the United States view each other with practical optimism. Publics once scoffing at the other now cheer progress as a shared path to recovery.
The Markets Intelligence Service report on 1931 notes that saleable live stock and poultry outperformed other farm sectors. It says livestock buyers were better positioned at year start, rewarding producers who included livestock in their plans.
The North German Lloyd announces a successful transmission by wireless from Zurich to Bremen of an engraving in a picture form. The receiver converted the signal into a cut ready for printing, a radio-type process after decades of research led by Adalbert Guth. Remarks include comments on laminating gas materials and consumer complaints, with notes of over a thousand Swedish company registrations last year.
The Prince of Wales and the Canadian government push a cross country visit for business men to sample Canada’s trade potential. The Royal invitation blends leisure with business, underscoring Dominion opportunities and urging July conference visitors to tour from coast to coast for a stronger impression of Canadian markets and aspirations.
A charred goose bones were found in East Kootenay B C bearing a tag with Ontario naturalist Jack Miner’s name. The bird, once sheltered at Kingsville sanctuary and fed by Miner, marks the first known westward crossing of a Miner tagged bird across the Rocky Mountains.
Dominion Poultry Husbandman F C Elford notes poultry has long shaped Canada’s economy and daily life. He says many prominent business leaders owe their success to farm hens for funds and education, praising poultry as a highly profitable and promising industry.
Toogood apologizes to Butler for calling him rhinoceros. Butler forgives, noting the heat of the moment. Toogood adds he read in today’s paper that a rhinoceros is valued at £200.
A brief, cryptic exchange shows a mistress asking to light a fire and a maid replying about coal and timing. The fragment hints at a simple household mishap and miscommunication between two characters.
Egypt announced a government drive to raise five million dollars to fund construction of a new hospital in Cairo. Officials described the campaign as a major public effort involving various ministries and national agencies.
Hon Frank Carrel from Quebec extolled western Canada as fresh and fragrant and urged steps to boost intra empire trade. He announced plans for an exchange goods week with eastern and western Canada cooperating, noting Ukrainian Canadian clubs as signs of economic vigor and stressing prairie industry versus nearby U.S. regions.
Under the proposed legislation and a federal radio commission, western Canada and Winnipeg will see immediate changes. The commission plans to takeover or build high powered stations to improve coverage, while eastern stations may be leased rather than expanded.
R W Paterson president of the On-to-the-Bay Association says western Canada stands to gain as steamship lines absorb marine insurance rates and set Churchill on an even footing with Montreal. He notes substantial freight savings for all points west of Portage la Prairie if seaborne starts are aligned.
The text describes a china blue and white batiste print dress with white batiste collar and narrow cuffs, gathered fullness by plaits, and options in linen tomato red with white trim and white belt. It lists fabrics such as pique and tub silks, notes Style No. 432 for sizes 8 3 10 12 and 14 years, fabric yardage for size 10, and a 25 cent pattern price with wrap coin.
Winnipeg newspaper listing notes pattern order details with address at 175 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg. Pattern number, size, and town are given. Four cables each hold 26,474 parallel wires compressed into 36 inch diameter to support the Hudson River suspension bridge. Total wire weight 28,307 tons.
A French scientist argues that tongue length and width reflect character. A long tongue signals frankness and expansiveness, a narrow tongue indicates concentration, while a long and wide tongue suggests a tendency to gossip.
A Winnipeg lecture by T C Main warns future western Canada growth must be science based. He cites drought losses, soil drift, and weed spread, urging water and timber conservation, hedge planting, strip farming, drought resistant wheat, forest policy, reforestation, and public water projects to counter drought and soil erosion.
Saskatchewan urges creation of a federally backed organization to solicit business for the Hudson Bay Railway. Hon. E. C. Buckle says negotiations are underway for trial shipments of cattle and farm produce via Churchill this summer. A ship owner firm has offered to charter a cattle ship, with government cattle to be used for tests. Buckle calls for local groups in Saskatchewan to join the promotion.
The Milk Utilization Service from Dominion Dairy highlights that cheese is underused as a muscle building food in Canada. It notes one pound of cheese provides substantial protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus and vitamins, nearly rivaling a gallon of milk, and urges more extensive cheese use to maintain health on a tighter budget.
The new commander in chief of the West Indies squadron of the Royal Navy is Admiral the Honorable Reginald Aylmer Ranfurly Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax. Known for a strong name, he may be publicly referred to simply as the Admiral for reference purposes.
Sir Alan Cobham's flying circus visits Enfield London with an 80 year old woman a 60 year old daughter a grandson and great grandson among the spectators. The elderly woman regrets her great great grandson cannot travel as he is too far from the aerodrome.
A would be actor reflects that his ambition drove him, while noting the audience ultimately prompted his exit. The exchange hints at performance pressures and public reception shaping a career path.
Total deportations from Canada to other countries in the fiscal year 1931 32 were 7 024. Of these 4 248 went to British Empire nations. Public charges accounted for 4 507 deportations. Criminal convictions totalled 980. Causes listed include insanity epilepsy feeble minded and medical issues under the Opium and Narcotic Drug Act with 75 285 6 12 27 367 230 13 585 in other categories.
A clash over Malta's ruling language pits English supporters against Italian advocates. One Maltese newspaper warned that ignorance of English is a social flaw, while Italian champions argue fluency is essential for culture and refinement.
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