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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1948
Page
1
Critic R J Deadhman shares reflections from his week starting with a preaching engagement after 20 years. He notes unchanged eternal values, describes political conventions in Winnipeg, and finds joy in writing for the Gladstone Age Press while observing letters from readers across Canada.
The writer recalls driving from Minnedosa to Neepawa and notes a growing number of evergreens in farm plantations. He predicts millions more will be planted on treeless lands, creating shelter belts to reduce wind erosion and protect crops in future dry years. Caragana along highways is cited as another helping example.
A compact expression of ideals urging aid for the needy and defense of the right. It frames future good as a calling to action and civic duty, highlighting personal responsibility in social struggles.
The Minister of Mines and Resources Ottawa issues this year’s migratory bird regulations for Manitoba. Open season runs noon Oct 1 to sunset Nov 8, with delta area dates starting Oct 7. Sequences include bag limits and daily limits, plus a four month possession window. Also notes potato blight impact and farming guidance amid the Roblin district concerns.
The Russell Banner reports a serious late blight outbreak affecting potato crops this season. W A Cumming of Dropmore Hardy Plant Nursery notes the disease is a fungus, now common in cool damp seasons, and recommends Bordeaux mixture spraying every 10 days to control spread.
An explanation of the Canadian Federal Government describing the Senate and House of Commons. It details Senate composition, appointment by the Governor in Council, and the 30 year age and four thousand dollar property requirements. The House of Commons sits at 255 after the 1947 Aeon Act, with elections pending.
In Roblin district Operation Harvest shows cutting swathing and combining in full swing. Early yields per acre unavailable yet, but most producers report satisfaction with current results. Florie and Dave Chase delivered the first carload of this year’s Barley to Pool Elevator A, grading 3 CW 6 row and weighing 491 lbs per bushel. The shipment was sent East on August 27.
Goose Lake public school opened on Tuesday August 1 with 49 new beginners, boosting enrolment to about 400 for the term. Grade one was split to manage the larger class. Miss V Schott from Winnipeg and Miss Beth Bauming join the staff alongside a full teaching lineup including Principal L I Spear and teachers such as M Cryderman G Dorfman and Miss N Walley.
The Royal Air Force will provide modern jet fighters to Western European partners in the Western Union Pact. France Belgium Holland and Luxembourg are negotiating for Vampires and Meteors, signaling multi million pound orders for Britain's aircraft industry and tool factories.
Farmers and seed growers submit high quality barley samples to the National Barley Contest. Instructions cover threshing care, delivery to elevator or platform shipping, and required judging and shipping forms. Seed Growers and Farmers entries have specific forms and deadlines with mailed sample bags and tags.
Special low fares of one way fare and one third for the round trip on the C N R and C P R for the Labor Day weekend announced by R H Powers vice chairman Tickets on sale between all points in Canada from noon Friday Sept 3 until 2 PM Monday Sept 6 If no afternoon service on Friday tickets honored on the morning train Returning tickets valid to depart destination up to midnight Tuesday Sept 7 All times are standard.
A compact guide urges daily habits for productivity. It stresses sleep, memory of names and dates, ventilation, organized workspaces, reading profitable books, continuous study, speaking and listening improvement, prompt letter responses, moderate daily exercise, good posture, and tidy dress and belongings. It emphasizes efficiency enriching experiences.
A concise call to action on neighborly solidarity. It contrasts fighting internal disputes with helping others and asks why to wait for an emergency to lend aid. The message emphasizes proactive community support and preparedness.
The record notes key September dates: 1989 Britain Australia New Zealand and France declare war on Germany. Canada joins on September 10. British forces reach France on September 6 then withdraw after France falls in 1940. In 1940 the United States transfers 50 destroyers to Britain in exchange for Newfoundland and Caribbean bases. In 1943 British and American armies, including the 1st Canadian Infantry Division, invade Southern Italy after Sicily.
The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary will be held at the home of Mrs. H. MecClarty on Wednesday afternoon September 8. Lunch committee includes Mrs. Wilson Kelso Mrs. D. Jones and Mrs. T. McGill.
A terse critique contrasts colonial era conflicts with present dating norms. The piece notes enduring social pressures on women to secure marriage, pairing historical violence with contemporary expectations. It highlights gender and race themes in a compact social reflection.
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