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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
3
An inventor named T. Johnson offers a new lamp device advertised as clean and steady. He invites locals to write for particulars and explains how agency setup and potential earnings, up to $500 per month, can be earned by helping promote the lamp.
The Montreal Gazette reports that French law restricts names to a fixed official list of about thirteen thousand items, forbidding bizarre names. The article notes some French children bear the name Mar, while parallels to Canadian law are drawn and questions of child welfare are raised.
A patchwork of reports covers the Ophir liner towed for breaking up at Troon, caverns found on a noble estate, a Sicily forgering scandal, a London visitor fined for a water carriage offense, and 2000 casualties at Foo Chow after an attack. A steamer seized off Westport and loaded flour at Newport, Ireland. Police court cheques issued for officers involved in a murder case. War news includes Sir Henry Wilson and Western Canadian crop disruption from a railway incident with crews unharmed.
A medical claim describes neuralgia as blood poverty and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure. A Ontario testimonial from Mrs M Grown details severe neck and shoulder pain relief after using the pills, priced 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville. Also notes worm expelling preparatIon Mother Graves Worm Exterminator for delicate children.
The discipline committee of the Methodist Church reports against admitting women to the ministry and notes women will remain behind the legal and medical professions. A Calgary writer quips that women must content themselves with paying off church mortgages.
A physician advises asking about a patient’s business before prescribing. He recalls advising the town’s golf champion to take up golf for recreation, illustrating practical, personal medical counsel from a historic medical figure.
In Greensboro North Carolina the Church by the Side of the Road rents a cow to families for 14 dollars a week to provide fresh milk for those unable to keep cows. The plan funds more cows and aims for a community herd. Literary Digest notes the venture as a new church economy. Mothers endorse Millers Worm Powders, claiming swift exercise of virtue and rapid improvement after first dose.
A new Manitoba Vegetable Growers Association with capital of 160000 aims to encourage the market garden industry by organizing and registering members, storing and shipping locally grown produce to reduce waste and boost returns for growers. Also notes Bavarian rivers could yield 200000 hydro electric horsepower and mentions Dr Thomas electric oil without alcohol.
Science highlights milk as essential for growing teeth and jaw bone strength. It warns that insufficient water and vitamins from milk lead to weak teeth that deteriorate quickly, noting mineral salts and leafy vegetables as necessary supplements.
A New York Times excerpt laments the lack of rails signals and schedules for autosobies, noting no authority beyond town borders governs speed. It warns a momentary error could kill the driver and a careful pedestrian, urging speakers to show discipline akin to locomotive engineers to protect the public.
A home remedy guide urges parents to treat coughs and colds in children with Nerviline. Start with chest rub, then a five minute gargle, and at bedtime ten drops in hot sweetened water. Claims include relief by next morning. Large 35c bottles available at dealers.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics pegs 1922 wheat production at 388,773,000 bushels based on August conditions, up from 300,858,100 last year. Later estimates are expected to rise as post September growing conditions favored higher yields.
Diamond Dyes claim simple directions let any woman dye or tint worn dresses skirts waists coats stockings sweaters draperies and more. They guarantee no spotting fading streaking or running and advise telling the druggist material type whether wool silk linen cotton or mixed.
A quirky note notes a customer focus and a playful ad idea about target practice, mentioning Washington and Low Mink as locations. It portrays a shopper service vibe with light humor and a nod to advertising concepts. The fragment hints at a customer service exchange and promotional intent.
An old styled ad touts Cascarets for sluggish liver and constipated bowels. It claims the candy tasting tablet relieves constipation in adults and children, urging a box for relief and better well being.
Denmark pledged the Orkney Islands to Scotland in 1468 as part of Princess Denmark’s dowry to James II. The transfer preserves Denmark’s right to redeem by paying the original dowry plus interest, though redemption is unlikely due to the vast sum.
The text notes Pekin streets being wide and straight unlike many Chinese cities. It mentions Minard and a reference to W. MoU and the year 1688, suggesting a historical travel or city description fragment.
Saskatchewan claims leadership in air travel with 3,622 passengers and 95,142 pilot miles last year, far ahead of Manitoba and British Columbia. An agitation for a government air station grows from this record while radium production over 26 years totals 20,600,000 dollars in value from six ounces.
Calgary resident Alex Hayman, WWI veteran of 627 Path Ave West, credits Tanlac with restoring health after four years of stomach and kidney trouble. He reports a 21 pound gain, renewed appetite, energy, and strength, saying he now enjoys three square meals daily. Tanlac is sold by druggists.
Telegrams received in official quarters in London indicate that an excellent effect has been produced on Moslem feeling among Mohammedans in India Persia and Afghanistan as a result of the Near Eastern agreement.
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