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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1923
Page
1
A guide and sample pages describe a compact annual farmer's account book from the Dominion Experimental Farms. It promises simple record keeping, inventories, and year end summaries to help farmers track profits, costs, and outputs. Available from the Department of Agriculture Ottawa for ten cents.
Minutes of the Shell River Coencil meeting held at Roblin on September. Reeve Rogers chairs with Councillors Kines Thompson and Sorochuk present. Action items include accepting the minutes, appointing W R Seow tax collector for arrears with 0% remuneration, and approving usual indemnities and accounts for payment.
General condition fair at noon reports Selkirk hospital authorities, Captain L Stevenson a government pilot at Victoria Beach was injured while testing a new plane late Friday afternoon. He suffered a compound fracture of the left leg and a scalp wound, rushed to Selkirk hospital. The crash occurred at about thirty feet altitude when the plane nose-dived, pinning him beneath wreckage. He is related to Col H S Stevenson, forestry inspector.
Notices from Roblin report a girl needed for general house work and a forthcoming millinery opening in Mrs Forfar's store on September 14 and 15. Local engagements include Nellie Pincock and Walter Carr wedding plans for September 29. Community notices cover church address, and a Tummell camp social with games and a popcorn roast.
Makaroff J Sinclair visited Ochre River on business last week. Threshing is progressing, but the yickd is disappointing. F W Curle is ill but we hope for a speedy recovery. Thanks to Mr Kerswell for keeping our church open on Sundays. The Storke visited Mr and Mrs Rogers on Sept 11 with a baby girl. Ed Hope is having store and residence plastered by Mr Nelson of Roblin. Rev Bater and Llewellyn left for Stony Creek Sask on Monday. Induction there on the 13th. Hart Sharp stays busy fixing separators and autos, with some moonlight activity. At the Presbytery held at Dauphin, Mr D Stewart was appointed representative elder for this circuit.
Mr Bater and family left this week to take up a new charge at Stony Beach Sask. He was a keen community booster who supported Mekaroff and district projects and earned many friends through his work. Community wishes accompany him to the new field of labor.
Mr J Bailey ships a carload of cattle to Winnipeg this week. H Thompson has been ill recently. Miss Hagerman visited sister Mrs O KE Brooks at Roblin. Threshing machines will soon be common as cutting finishes. Mrs Albert Henderson and daughters Winnie and Lorna visit Morden. Misses Mary and Ethel Sherson return home after visiting Miss Hazel Shepson Dr and Mrs Moore of Glenelle. The Moores' parents welcomed them. Mr and Mrs W Byce hosted a motor visit. Mr and Mrs W Rogers return to Durban as he resumes duties as principal. Miss Wilma Steiberson leaves for Winnipeg after months here with uncle Mr H Thompson. The Misses Mary and Ethe Sherson return to Rabla School to resume eleventh grade. Mr Alex Sutherland and his dog killed a fine animal the other morning, likely after his chickens. Mr L Thompson finds his horse in the slough. neighbors rescue it without serious damage.
The piece extols travel to the Far East highlighting Hong Kong and Canton. It notes eighty miles between the ports, CP Empresses calls at Hong Kong, and river steamers offering large cabins and abundant service. It describes Kowloon Harbor, Connaught Road, and the Keng Club as prominent features for travelers and residents.
Local notes report Mrs W H McKnight improving, while Miss Jesste Pitfeld resumes studies in Brandon. Howard and Verna Wilson made a town visit, and Mr and Mrs C Walters of Silverwood visited, attending a flower service at ULF M Hall. Mills and Basso brought a threshing outfit, starting on Mr Mills place. J C Atwater led with wheat to town, grading No 8 though yield per acre is low. Pastures white with strawberry blossoms hint at a second wild fruit crop. The writer laments lack of telephone service during illness, urging its necessity as a timely, convenient lifeline.
Togo locals recount T. N. H. Martin motoring from Sheha in a la Ove lami style last weekend while Miss L. B. A. Faylor visited friends at Poplar Point on Sunday last.
Gas industry worker Sunny Jim Fishlater listed as a gasoline expert for F Schaffer. Numerous visits home town figures include Mr Wallie Davis, Mrs Herb Brown, Mrs E Thompson, Mrs V M Ferg, and Mr and Mrs Jan McDonald. Residents report road, sidewalk, and home improvements, travel to Saskatoon and Kamack, car trades, and a Call for a Friday Davis Hall show. A small bracelet found near town is recoverable. Community events include Flower Day at Union Church and Boy Scouts fundraising. Astronomy talks unfold in Kamaack and Silverwood.
Notice that the gas age business formerly conducted as Lee Bros has been dissolved and is under the sole control of H. H. Lee. He will assume all obligations and all accounts due the firm are payable to him.
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