Why The Farmer Is Poor: Interests and the Price of Farm Produce
An analysis of farm losses from the postwar period, blaming inflated credit and misaligned market policies. The author discusses wartime production drives, European demand, and a deflation in farm prices driven by financial interests and credit curtailment, questioning the impact on farmers and the broader economy.
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Europe
Continent
Card of Thanks from Mrs. J L Mitchell Expresses Gratitude
Mrs. J L Mitchell and family extend heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and support during their time of loss and sorrow. The message notes deep appreciation for flowers messages visits and prayers and asks continued prayers for peace and blessing.
Goose Lake Consolidated School District Ratepayers Meet
A public meeting of Goose Lake Consolidated School District ratepayers is scheduled for Wednesday December 5 at 2 80 PM local time. The notice requests attendance and outlines the agenda details to be set at the session.
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Goose Lake Consolidated School District
The Agricultural Problem Across Nations Analyzed
The piece compares Britain United States Canada and Canalla in farming finance and trade. It notes Britain wealth from feudal origins free trade and complex business while the US seeks self containment with developing wealth and trade barriers. Canada is simple with recent fortunes and budding industry facing agriculture pressures amid broader economic shifts.
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Britain
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Northwest
Canalla
Roblin School Health Banner Win Shows School Habit Forming
Roblin School Miss Shier's room won the Health Banner for best Health Chores participation last month. The report stresses health education as action not just information and cites the school as key to safeguarding national vitality through children. An accident reminiscence from Hallowe'en recounts Orville Dunlop’s hospital visit after being run over, with classmates aiding and a driver expressing remorse.
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Hallowe’en
Orville Dunlop
Station Hill
Joe Cross
Earl Saunders
Winipeg General Hospital
Daddy
Laddy
Vera
Orville
Jimmie Baine
Roblin Clubs Host Dance and Concert Season
Roblin locals announce a charity dance for the Roblin Skating Club on the 30th with lunch served. A Bard Concert by the Roblin Brass Band and others is set for December 12 at 8 pm in the Assembly Hall with admission 50 cents for adults, 25 cents for children. The new minister Rev. Robert Harvey arrives and preaches across Roblin, Tummel, and Cromarty, with strong attendance and hopeful changes for the church.
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Roblin
Assembly Hall
Roblin Brass
Christmas Spelled Out As Christmas Not X Mass
A reader argues against using X as a substitute for Christmas, insisting the full word preserves its sacred meaning and respect. The piece emphasizes keeping "Christmas" spelled fully in writing rather than abbreviating.
Obituary of Jane Wood Mitchell widow of A R Mitchell
Jane Wood Mitchell widow of A R Mitchell formerly of Stoney Mountain died Thursday morning November 22 at her son Irwin L Mitchell Roblin. Funeral service led by Rev Robert Harvey, remains sent to Helmoral for interment. She was 77, pioneer of Manitoba, came to Winnipeg from Listowel Ontario in 1878. Survived by four daughters Mrs J Holloway Balmoral Miss Oslay Winnipeg and two sons W J Stoney Mountain and J L Roblin. Floral tributes from numerous lodges and organizations reflect wide respect.
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Jane Wood
A. R. Mitchell
Stoney Mountain
Irwin L. Mitchell
Roblin
Robert Harvey
C.N.R
Helmoral
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Listowel Ontario
J. Holloway Balmoral
Oslay
W. J
J. L
Family
Ladies Aid
Balmoral
Ladies — Institute
Saskatoon Friends
Stonewall A.P
A.M. Sprey
Elizabeth Linton Returns From Hospital In Winnipeg
In Deepdale a four month hospital stay ends as Elizabeth Linton comes home from Winnipeg General Hospital. A November 14 shower at Mrs Geo Ward’s home honored Dora Taylor, the month’s bride elect, with many useful and costly gifts. Mary Dorothea Taylor married Char McKenzie at Poplar Glen on November 21 in a quiet ceremony witnessed by close relatives. The couple left by midnight train for Winnipeg and Altamont, and friends extend warm wishes.
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Geo. Ward
Dora Taylor
Alex Taylor
Poplar Glen
Mary Dorothea
Chas McKenzie
James Pincock
Winnipeg
McKenzie
Altamont
Bield Local Notes and Community Chatter
Fred Drinkwater has been ill this week. Dr Coppinger visited last Saturday. The wainfier weather continues and mosquitoes persist. A steel fang worker injured a thumb last Thursday. Old man Grip is active with no alarm. Joe Bermack, formerly of Bield, now running a Roblin store. Sam Johnston left after two weeks with friends Mr and Mrs Thos Spiker of Ponnt Sask. Palmer Olson to enter pulp wood business north of Shortdale. Henry Junsand plans a sew mul on his farm this winter. Ratepayers to meet December 1 at 2 PM in the schoolhouse to elect a Reeve and discuss municipal affairs.
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Fred Drinkwater
Dr. Coppinger
Roblin
Sam Johnston
Thos. Spiker
Ponnnt
Sask
Ed. Johnstone
Bield
Palmer Olson
Shortdale
Henry Junsand
In Memoriam to My Dear Son Charlie in Roblin 1918
In memory of my dear son Charlie who died in Roblin on November 29 1918. Though many years pass he is remembered still by L Gregory England as a personal tribute from a bereaved parent.
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Charlie
Roblin
L. Gregory
England
Church News and Sunday Services at Union Church
The Union Church lists minister Rev. Robert Harvey. Sunday services invite Tummel at 11 a.m. Cromarty at 8 p.m. with children’s address “The Angel of the Cakes” and “Giants and Jewellers.” Roblin leads 7 p.m. “Down to Bedrock” with “Pit Songs.” Sunday School lessons: Tummel 9:30 a.m. Cromarty 2 p.m. Roblin 2 p.m.
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the Union Church
Robert Harvey
Tummel
Cromarty
Childen
Roblin
Pam
Giants and Jewellers
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