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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
1
The season brings churning trouble as pasture shifts to drier seeds and butter fat becomes harder. Milk fat decreases in globule size and cream viscosity rises. a richer ration or fresh cow’s cream helps. Aim for about 8.5 pounds butter per gallon, keep churn one third full, and consider pasteurizing cream at 170 degrees F for ten minutes then cooling to ring temperature and resting two hours before churning.
An obituary style reminiscence honors a Canadian father and lodge brother, noting his steady, stubborn nature and sacrifice. The piece recalls his fault and affection, his lodge duties, and the family’s loss as the undertaker clears the room after his funeral.
An editorial excerpt titled Dad describes a lodge funeral scene with diverse men in white gloves and green sprigs, all honoring a father who provided for his home. It emphasizes Dad as the family’s steady provider who managed chores, wages, and daily life around the home.
Removal of the embargo has steadying effects on Canadian markets and boosts Canadian store cattle shipments to Britain. Overseas prices show limited profit, but shipments are up 28.5 percent in mid September 1925 vs 1924 and 40.8 percent vs 1923, despite high freight costs. With high meat prices in Britain and grass available, demand for 1000–1100 pound handy weight steers remains strong.
Roblin locals report postponement of the Ladies Aid concert slated for Saturday October 1. Rebekah dance remains set for Friday night October 30 with 50 cent admission. Returned Soldiers Annual Banquet will be at Orange Hall on November 11, all returned men invited. An auction sale in Roblin on Saturday October 31 at 1 pm features horses cattle machinery boots shoes rubbers moccasins. A lecture by Prof W F Osborne of Manitoba University on November 4 at 8 pm discusses The importance of Quebec in the Life of Canada. Ladies of the Deepdale Community Aid present a fowl supper Friday November 6 at 6:30 pm in the community hall with 20c children up to age 6 free 40 for adults.
In the I.C.O.F Hall Roblin on Thursday June 6 1925 from 4 30 to 7 p.m. under the direction of the Dominion Live Stock Branch Department of Agriculture. Each family should bring a chicken or turkey to dress under the department's guidance.
The United Church in Roblin announces rooming for a Winnipeg business college in the Mumtsay Wright building. Opening day is Tuesday November 8. The space covers nearly two thousand square feet with modern facilities and good lighting for teaching. enrollments should be mailed to the Winnipeg Business College.
The article notes that producers can stay profitable by choosing the right markets such as the Maritime Provinces where short land haul and year round ocean shipment let shippers earn higher profits than western rivals.
Notices urge attendance at a Boys and Girls Club dance and fair with a new Best trained farm team competition for boys and girls. Directors will meet soon to decide prize distribution. The correspondent was unable to confirm details but reports the event is expected to be strong.
Mr James McEwen left for Winnipeg Friday. Mr Alex Sinclair on business in Saskatoon. Jas Fogg back after a week with friends. Mrs John Sinclair of Roblin visiting. Mrs Nyrod back from Winnipeg after a month away. Mr Thos McComb departed for Victoria on the Express. Rev Mr Weaver at United Church conference in Winnipeg. Sealed tenders invited for dry Poplar or Tamarack wood for Togo School 1168. Three political meetings in town drew good attendance. Married in Winnipeg Dr J H Tripp of Togo and Miss Ruby I Riddell of Galetta. W M S hostess Halloween party in Primary School with lunch. admission 24c adults, 10c under 16.
The Makaroff W I met at Mrs E Howe’s home on October 18. Rainy roads reduced attendance but a fine turnout listened to a Longfellow poem reading by Mrs Rayner and discussed laundrying methods. Nov 2 soup, chaired by Mrs Kennedy, was planned along with a homemade toy contest and spelling match before Christmas.
Mrs Davis and Mrs Clifford Sneddon visited in Makaroff with Mrs C F Robinson and Mrs J Miller of Roblin. Ward the Progressive candidate spoke to a large crowd. A hot school lunch starts Monday with service through winter by Mrs C Kennedy who accepts food donations. The W I seeks help for lunches. A shower and dance honored Mr and Mrs George Beattie married Oct 30 in Milwaukee. They arrived after a Wisconsin wedding trip and plan to live on a farm south of town. The annual fowl supper with bazaars and concerts is planned for October 80 at the town hall with admission 50c adults 25c children over 12.
Merridale saw continued snowfall as a new radio set is planned for installation this fall. Mrs H Poyser reports shooting a large eagle with a 22 rifle. Hillsburg Assessor H Belcher is busy on rounds. Tony Zurwiszyn, back from British Columbia, met former resident Mr Ivens, now prospering there. The town, famed for grain, cattle, and new fur farming ventures, sees Chinchilla bite incidents and shipments from Winnipeg boosting its profile.
School reopens on Tuesday the 18th with Miss Helen Dougall of Winnipeg as teacher in charge. J G Atwater and Mrs A E Pitfield travel to Punishingy to visit Rev Canon Atwater in Gordon's School who is very ill. Mr FF Y Newton of Dublin spoke at A F M Hall on October 19, with Dr Gunne and Mr Malcolm of Dauphin addressing Conservative views. The piece notes enjoyment of good speakers despite disagreement and criticizes the Conservative cure all promises as harming the Progressive party and people’s interests.
Spectator editor St. Lee Strachey, visiting Canada, offers a counter view to John Ball’s critique, arguing that the British mood is a veneer masking broader activities and denying the depth of public hardship.
The famed writer argues that heavy taxation and hard work keep Britain from sloth while long work life proves beneficial. He notes plans to retire were delayed by conditions, cites unemployment still at about ten percent, and holds faith in Britain’s resilience and wealth creation despite hardships.
Local apples are plentiful and ideal for varied preparations. Six large tart apples are cored and pared placed upright in a shallow dish. A sugar sugar and water syrup is boiled six minutes then lemon juice is added. Bake ten minutes, fill cavities with date raisin marshmallow mixture and bake thirty five minutes more, basting occasionally.
In the fiscal year 8 848 home stead entries were granted in the Prairie Provinces totaling about 614 880 acres plus 710 soldier grants of 114 300 acres. Canada exported 5 000 000 bushels of wheat to China in 1924 and Japan imported 7 000 000 bushels with flour. The Grand Challenge Cup will be contested at the Place Viger Hotel Montreal on November 15 as part of the First Aid Championship of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
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