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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
4
A compact collection of aphorisms on the value of conversation. Quotes touch on culture, affability, heart speech, equality in dialogue, good nature, and the enduring impression of pleasant exchanges. diversos sayings attributed to Cicero Mary Baker Eddy Richard Steele Addison Johnson.
Classified notes reveal that the Review offers want ads at two cents per word with a deal of three insertions for the price of two and a minimum charge of forty cents for listings.
Agricultural departments in the western provinces stress a need for an educational program in barley methods after observations from this year's National Barley Contest. The contest spurs interest in quality barley and better cultural practices, but many growers remain unaware of essentials for malting barley and would welcome guidance. By September 5, 56 cars of barley were shipped by competitors and inspectors in Winnipeg, mostly from Manitoba, with other provinces just starting.
The Manitoba Power Commission notes fair progress in 1946 farm construction despite material shortages and rain delays. In July 3 375 poles were set, 211 pole miles completed, 49 farm taps added, and three towns Arden Bethany and a Broquerie connected. An order for 8 000 crossarms was placed to offset BC shortages. Interior wiring shortages threaten electrification. Building activity is high with many dwellings garages stores and plants under construction and over 200 businesses altering premises.
A newspaper brief touts a Want Ad as a proactive, low-cost salesperson for businesses seeking a quick sales push. The ad positions the service as a dependable helper to generate inquiries and customer interest with minimal expense.
Minutes of the Goose Lake 8 D school board meeting dated Sept 5 1946 record all members present. Decisions cover age eligibility for enrollment birth certificates, saving program introduction, resignation of a caretaker, tender calls, house rental, bus route changes, bylaws for lot sales, and accounts approved including Gage Co Central Scientific Beaver Lumber Department of Labor and other vendors.
Municipal office session chaired by Reeve Sorbo with Councillors Chick Zimmer and Melnychenko. Motions adopt prior minutes, grant a $25 rebate on E L Prier sale, recommend Dora Stasiuk old age pension, set Nov 6 Court of Revision for Halsburg assessment, list various small payments and adjourn.
The 1946 honey crop is estimated around 25 million pounds, down from 33 million in 1945. Ontario crop failure reduced yields though weather and forage were favorable, and many large Ontario beekeepers fed bees all summer. No marketing problems expected as honey remains on ration and prices stay at ceiling levels set April 10 1946. The UK may take up to 500000 pounds but overall exports seem unlikely. Industrial honey imports surged as a sugar substitute and will continue until sugar improves.
A compact notice notes want ads fill pages in a newspaper, drawing readers to classified listings. The item underscores how small ads convey goods, services, and announcements across the periodical.
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board says panic buying has created shortages in recent months. People rush to stores and buy more than needed, emptying shelves of items like flour salt and soap in a single day. Officials urge normal purchases to distribute supplies fairly.
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