11 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1928
Page
1
The Canadian Medical Association urges parents to isolate sick children to protect others from communicable diseases. It notes caution is needed since many illnesses are not serious but emphasizes isolation when illness is suspected to prevent spread.
The article cites Canada and European fire losses over three years, blaming defective maintenance and lax preventive action. It notes large-scale destruction of property and capital, with rising fire reports in France and Japan, and credits fire prevention efforts for reducing losses in some regions while warning against wasteful spending.
A civic plea urged every citizen to take an interest in national safety, stressing collective responsibility and vigilance to ensure security across communities.
A small group of radio leaders watched the first broadcast of moving pictures via KDKA signals in a ground glass display. Westinghouse engineers led by Dr Contade show a future where home receivers will project films with subtitles, as plans move to market receivers through Westinghouse dealers.
The article advises preparing pullet houses for winter by cleaning, disinfecting, and opening them for sun and air. Keep houses wide open as weather allows to prevent fall colds. Feed green fodder heavily and grain sparingly, then introduce gradual confinement. A purgative of Epsom salts helps keep birds in heat after confinement.
Goose Ike Consolidated School Board meets Friday evening. Present: Dilin Bennie Dar Bowley and Mitchel Barber Bowey Thait. Minutes adopted. Repay of Arbitrator's renewal and Mr Straiton's September report read. Bennie Bowley motioned approval of principal's request and secretary’s salary. Barber Bennie motioned no action on Fred Weed matter. Auditor's report accepted. Standers Bros offer for 200 cords of green card wood at 82.75 per cord accepted. Wood to be delivered at the school by Samary Lith. Secretary ordered a car of cow. Secretary to obtain full set of moves for a hoist in the school as per the inspector. Accounts approved: J. C. McDonald 10, F. H. Belton 2, Rohn Hardware 28.95, FP N Mover Co 39.25, Gill & Co 2.85, J Hayward 35, S. Kuberg 83.50, W. Van Alstone 43.65, The Roblin Review 11.00, Christie School Supply Ltd. 62.50, John Gibb Coa. 262.04, Anderson-Currie Co. 814.06 20 61, 53.42, John Ritchie 105.00. Meeting adjourned.
Grand Narrows residents report visits from Mr and Mrs George Murray and Mrs Burrel. The U FM annual bazaar in the hall is rescheduled to Friday October 26. The Boys and Girls club fair originally set for October 8 is postponed two weeks. A special U1 M meeting is planned for Friday October 12 with expected representatives. Mrs Ivan Dragetad’s family assists after Beorge’s home fire two weeks ago.
Notice states the Rural Municipality of Shell River plans to close a public lane in section 12 township 26 range west of the meridian Manitoba and open a public road through sections 12 and 6. The secretary announces plans available in Roblin and invites affected landowners to be heard on November 9, 1998.
Roblin United Church announces Rev D S Kern will lead a 7 PM service on Oct 14 titled The Mountains of God Part 1 The Reality of Religion. Sacrament of Lord's Supper slated at service end. An Oct schedule also lists Mountains of God Part 9 and a reading on religion amid changing ideas. Also includes a Ford Touring Car for sale at 150 dollars and contact details.
The Dominion's Masonic lodges number 1,851 with a combined membership of 195,144. The last year added 909 members. Province counts include Ontario 258 lodges and 110,549 members, Quebec 84 lodges 15,689 members, British Columbia 215 lodges 12,? members, Saskatchewan 148 lodges 19,696 members, Alberta 213? lodges 13,033 members, Manitoba 108 lodges 11,747 members, Nova Scotia 3 lodges 9,820 members, New Brunswick 49 lodges 989 members, Prince Edward Island 18 lodges 1,287 members.
A note from the review office requests care for a device named Aerey Vert Finder. The message references an address at Mr 1 VenDeMantans Sr and seeks guidance on the next steps.
Notice states the Rural Municipality of Hillsburg proposes a by law to reconfigure the road allowance north of section 33 and open a new road along the south side of the CN Railway right of way through northwest quarter section 35. Plan by Allan Findlay available at James F.B. Baine office Roblin Manitoba. A hearing will occur November 8 1928 at the Roblin office for those claiming prejudice.
The Secretary of the Industrial Development Board of Manitoba reports 75 new industries established in Manitoba last year. Manufacturing output rose per cent from the previous year and employment increased with new and added workers in factories. Provincial leaders and city officials announce forthcoming events as newspapers prepare for the holiday season in Manitoba.
Reading is confusing and fragmented but suggests a dance event featuring Halone and Rebekah on a Friday in October 1990. No clear venue or organizer is stated.
1927 annual report of the Goose Lake School District No. 1283 for the year ending July 10 1923. Certified by Auditor G. O. Bellamy from Rolbin Manaba, confirming district operations and year end position per records.
The article foresees a year of homeward movement as a bumper harvest boosts rail and shipping demand. Officials plan special trains and steamship sailings from the West to Europe, with MontreaI and Saint John departures and many Canadians returning for Christmas and New Year.
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