08 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
1
A medical essay discusses how communicable diseases spread through body discharges and droplets, stressing direct transmission via coughing sneezes and shared objects. It urges isolation of carriers and organized medical services in schools and institutions, arguing fumigation alone is insufficient.
Wider markets loom as Manitoba Agricultural College plans a barley research lab within months. President C H Burnell of the Manitoba Wheat Pool and the Barley Research Committee announce the project on government recommendation. Aimed at improving seed selection, soil and storage effects, and market readiness for Manitoba barley, especially Red River Valley stock. The lab will study varieties, areas best suited to markets, and production factors, with Royal Agricultural Hall display in London and a bulk sale planned in Por William Elevators No 1. Professor T J Harrison of Mac and Bailey Research oversee operations.
Two Shetland ponies, one year old, are described as not broken. The notice notes their condition and current status without further details.
Trustees present include Serbo Gam a Bowley Rennie Mitchell Gamry Serbo Gamey chaired by Bennie. Minutes adopted. Stratton October report adopted. School opens 9 40 Monday. hours 9 50 12 14 and 1 18 4 with 3 minute recess. Non resident pupils to attend or be dropped from roll. Annual meeting set for Friday Nos 23rd at 3 p.m. Accounts passed: Brooks 1.75 Peaver Timber Co 302.75 Robin Review 34.00 Express 6.26. Meeting adjourned. Irwin L Mitchell Secretary.
A son, his sister and infant son Mary A Olson traveled back on a visit. Mr Ro Chase drove to Brandon last Monday as a convention delegate, joined by Messrs Norman and Eddie Johnstone, Tony Jims, L. Obon.
Merkridale Ro Poyser of Russell rekindled friendships and acquaintances in Mercidatr last week. The Merkey Bees Lorne Howard and Frank returned home after working out west. Mrs Laddy resigned as Postmistress. Ad McCauley named new Postmaster. A Whist Drive at Mr and Mrs R Cockerill’s on Oct 20 awarded Miss R Cockerill and A J McCauley prizes. Dance on Oct 08 drew many youths from surrounding districts. hospitality at Cockers remains noted.
Fort William near future public meeting to discuss seceding from Ontario and forming a tenth province. Rainy River and Keewatin would be core as population grows, with Manitoba allegiance shifting from Ontario. Young business leaders drive the movement, with Port Arthur and other centres likely to join.
Mrs McLennen of Greenaway and her mother visited last week. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Dick Herbert on the birth of a daughter on Oct 24. Mr and Mrs Cox visited with Mr and Mrs Sangster on Sunday. A hall event on the 18th and a ULF LM meeting on the 19th. The annual ratepayers meeting of She River Municipality is called for November 9 at Deepdate Hall at 8 p.m. to discuss the Municipal Doctor. Everyone is urged to attend and share views.
Reports from Field and Roblin areas cover health updates for Mr Olson, a wagon accident with no injuries, a hospital operation for appendicitis, a wedding at Mr Grodjick’s home, a pool meeting for Brandon convention delegates, and a double wedding shower in the hills. A letter notes the Hescigrace couple’s safe arrival in Okanagan.
Togo locals Major Bradbrooke and Ro Lester visited town on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Herb Brown visited Winnipeg this week. Parker hosts a large frame stable fire last Tuesday. KOM Parker and W Thompson were in Kamsack on business last week. Watter Pulley of Elrose Sask visited this week. Mr and Mrs Wesley Thompson hosted. John Peddie of Russell was guest of Mr Wm Sweet last weekend. Thanksgiving dinner offered in Davis Hall from 4 to 7 pm. Admission 50 cents adults, children price listed.
For sale pure bred Martin Strain Wyandotte cockerels from prize stock. April and May hatched birds priced at 32.00. May hatched long turkeys, Toms and Pals weighing 184.018 lbs. Also chinchilla rabbits, Mrs 4 Puntop, Robin Man.
Watch for the Ladies and Play fair in December. The K KO repeats their concert in the 100 F hall on Saturday Nov 17 Adults 25c Children 18. John Inglis, son of Wingus, left for Winnipeg to register for the Diploma Course in Agriculture. The Rebekah Lodge hosts a Card Purses series on Thursday Nov 8 in the IOOF hall, prizes nightly and grand aggregate at season end. Roblin USFM Local meets Saturday as 8 pot AH members urged to attend. nominations for officers. Cromarty WD annual meeting held at Mrs Water Black home with Word Grassie and officers appointed for 1929. Lunch and social hour follow.
A cordial invitation is extended to all retired soldiers for a 7 pm Armistice Service. Address Our Glorious Inheritance features special music by Anithem choir and a male quartet. Anthems include The Boys of the Od Brigade and Christ Enthroned Within. Selected sale items mentioned.
The Salvation Army announces a week of talks and services starting Thursday November 8 with a lecture The Power of Love. Friday features an illustrated Lantern Lecture A Trip Across Canada with the NLA. Sunday November 11 includes Armistice Day services with Sunday School at 11 and evening Salvation meeting at 7. All are welcome.
Sunday November 11 features a memorial service in Makaroff at 10 minutes to 11 with a two minute silence at 11. Veterans from Makaroff Deepdale and Silverwood join a parade at 10 45 a.m. Harvest services follow at Silverwood 8 p.m. and Deepdale 7 80 p.m. Hubert T. Smith Pastor.
Pure bred to lay stock from Tested Trap nested and Inspened flocks including White Leghorns Barred Rocks White Rocks Anconas Orpingtons. Early order discount. Write for free catalogue. Alex Taylors Hatchery BK2 Furby St Winnipeg.
Auction notice listing a 22 wheel sub-service Land Petker from International Harvester Co. for sale. Inquiries directed to the Royal Bank Moblin manager for details.
Public notice under The Municipal Act announces By-Law No 291 A to hire a qualified physician at no charge to residents. Electors vote on Friday November 30 1928 at multiple polling sites including Cupar School and local residences. Deputy Returning Officers listed. Secretary-Treasurer to summarize votes December 7 1928 in Roblin Manitoba.
The document cites the eleventh day of November in the year of our Lord, with W J Westwood serving as Secretary Treasurer for the Rural Municipality of the River. It records official business and authentication by the secretary-treasurer.
Employment officials in Regina report about 75 percent of 6,000 British harvesters brought to Saskatchewan will stay in the West as permanent Canadian citizens. A 700-pound sea cow was shot near Prince Edward Island shore, bought by a Summerside firm for hide, meat, and oil. Alberta wool pool eyed. Premier Brownlee met industry reps. Ottawa invites tenders to develop Prescott lake-traffic terminal with an estimated 5,200,088 dollar outlay. The Lord Nelson Hotel opens in Halifax with 200 rooms and Dietrich-era decor, hosting a dinner for B. W. Beatty of CPR. Northern pictures boast Banff Lake Louise backdrops and Governor General, Lady Willington appearances. Canadian Pacific Railway replaces an 1888 span near Toronto with heavier girders, a 45-ton section swung in by crane, while keeping trains running.
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