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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
1
Regina Leader reports 60 British immigrants who came to Canada under assisted passage will be sent back as they refuse farm or any work. The piece argues Canada welcomes industrious newcomers while criticizing those who avoid employment. Old-country critics are urged to reconsider Canadian immigration policy.
Gretna Manitoba official Pieper reports U S wheat crossing the border since threshing, selling 25 to 38 cents below Canadian prices. He notes a 12 cent duty for U S grain versus 42 cents to export to the States, risking a weakened market. Ramsay of the Canadian Wheat Pool confirms cross border movement and private elevator ownership.
The London Times medical correspondent argues that worry or anger at meals disrupts digestion. He warns conversations at table should be gentle and digestively oriented, even in business lunches or clubs, and says eating alone fails as the mind still dwells on worries.
Lloyd Scott left Saturday for Winnipeg to attend University. Miss Bertha Hartmier left this week for Dauphin to attend Business College. The W A of the Anglican Church will hold a Bazaar on Saturday Oct 27. Miss Edith Kelso left Sunday for Regina to attend the Success Business College. Mr and Mrs D G Barber have been visiting relatives in Winnipeg during the week. Mr A G Gleiser drove to Oxbow Sunday and returned with Mrs Gleiser and son. Misses Gladys Mitchell Reta Fletcher Mary Simpson and Joan Belche left Saturday night for Winnipeg to attend Normal school. Mr and Mrs C Chapman and Wm Thompson and Wm Westwood left Wednesday for Brandon to attend the funeral of Mr J Chapman. Chris Roberson of the Royal Bank here left last week for Clanwilliam. Geo Burkett left Monday for Saskatoon then will work in a Canora drug store. Annoial Day observed by Roblin Lodge AF and AM placing floral tributes at Roblin and Tummel cemeteries. Changes in Station CKX Brandon to be completed by next Sunday with a Bible Students' association program at 10 a m. Manitoba Agricultural College announces winter courses. New students advised to apply soon as rooms are limited. The death of Mr J E Chapman occurred at Brandon Hospital on Tuesday morning. He farmed in this district, served on Shell River Council, secretary of the Pool elevator, and a Returned Soldier. The bereaved wife and four daughters extend sympathy.
TOGO LOCALS list residents and visitors with weekend trips and trips to Regina Yorkton Mikado and Plumas. Notables include Mr D Sinclair Miss Velma Olson Mr and Mrs Keith Franklin Mrs Cunard Mrs A J Cotterell and ML A R J M Parker. Lighter items remark on gravity and injuries from reckless motorists.
Grand Narrows notes list Miss Ethel Burrell starting a post in Togo. Walter Middleton Jr. bought a new car and returned home for Labour Day. D G McKnight motored to Gull Lake and later returned to work in North Battleford. Mr and Mrs Nelson Hayes of Saskatoon visited Sloan and Verna Wilson at Buchan School. Beatrice and Leu Atwater resumed duties at Gordon Mission School in Punicy.
The Salvation Army Captain from Roblin led a church service at the school last Sunday. Cutting is nearly finished and threshing should begin soon if weather allows. Fires in the reserve are now under control. A J Macaulay remains employed on the tower to spot forest fires. Curle of Roblin visited friends here last week.
The Salvation Army lists weekly services including Sunday 2 30 p m company meeting Sunday School 7 80 salvation meeting with the text Why halt ye between two opinions Tuesday 7 80 Young Peoples Meeting and Wednesday 2 45 Home League.
Public auction at Grandview Hotel Manitoba on September 25 1929 at noon. Property includes NE quarter of section 25 and SE quarter of section 36 in township 26 range 27 W second meridian with several farm buildings and about 100 cultivated acres. Terms require 20 percent cash with balance as specified at sale. notices and conditions available from Taylor Colwill Portage la Prairie.
Public auction to sell parcel 27 in township 28 28 west of the principal meridian Manitoba. Located about 17 miles from Roblin and 3 miles from a school with 43 acres cultivated. Property includes a small frame dwelling, a barn and granary and is fenced. Reserve bid. 20 percent down at sale with balance per terms to be announced. Auction at Roblin Hotel on Sept 21 1929 at noon. McGirr Katz Dauphin Man. August 14 1929.
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs E G Paiement for sympathy after bereavement. For Sale tables corn and June strawberry plants with prices and planting note. Strayed from Section 82 25 p8 on Sept 1 white Calves with blue collars. Information leading to recovery welcomed by Arshot Bos Roblin.
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