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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
1
A plea argues residents suffer when towns lack basic goods and prescriptions and must depend on distant shops or catalogs. Merchants urge buying locally to boost overall community prosperity, noting personal convenience and town vitality hinge on daily purchases.
A fragmented, sepia toned piece discusses the Canadian forest industry’s central role in daily life and the economy. It notes the vast dependence of homes, furniture, and machinery on forest products, the massive impact of logging and transportation, and the persistent risk of fires from negligence. It highlights how fires devastate vast areas, cites historical blazes around Matheson and Cochrane, and mentions measures by the Canadian Pacific Railway to patrol and prevent wildfires.
A fragment quotes a hopeful sentiment that a town worth living in is worth trading for, ending with a brief exclamation about this viewpoint. The text suggests optimism about community value guiding decisions.
A period style notice urges readers to submit items of local interest to the editor. It lists births marriages deaths removals property transfers losses fires robberies visitors and entertainments as newsworthy or advertising. It stresses full details names dates and locations and to sign submissions.
Gur Pester and Mrs Jones visited in the district last Friday. Mr and Mrs Malcolm McKinnon of Togs visited on Sunday. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs John Lindsay on the birth of a daughter. Exhibits are being prepared for the Fair on the 19th in the A.F.M. Hall. prize winners will be published next week. Mr and Mrs Thackeray congratulated on the birth of a son after moving from Ochre River to Father, Man, with best wishes for their new work.
Togo locals report visits by Rev Stanley to Regina and notes on Frida cinema nights. J Cobbe visits Kumsack area. Mrs Foster of Denhohn and Mrs Lamb of Edmonton renew acquaintances. Several residents plan trips, hosting guests from Saskatoon Winnipeg Seattle and Waterloo while cargo and threshing gear move between towns.
The notice directs all prize winners at the exhibition to call at the Agricultural Society office, Jas. D Fogg, to receive their money promptly. Uncle Jim Fogg of the Cabinet Hotel Winnipeg arrived Friday to enjoy a vacation and outdoor sports, while Miss Winifred Painter’s September wedding shower was hosted by Mrs Geo Craig with over fifty guests and gifts. Fr Brown plans to move to Roblin soon, expressing regret at leaving and hoping to stay in touch with friends.
A list of varied reasons people attend church includes waiting, socializing, meeting friends, observing, private speculation, seeking a partner, and pursuing courtship amid the social setting described in reflective verse style.
Thanksgiving Day will be the Monday of the week Armistice Day falls. Since Armistice Day is Sunday November 11, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the following Monday in Roblin, with both days observed together.
SIMPSON McGIRR Katz Barristers announce Mr Kats will hold Saturday consultations in Roblin Manitoba for clients seeking legal advice. He will meet with individuals each weekend to discuss their cases and provide guidance on legal matters.
A rich ochre discovery was reported near Ellershouse Station on the Dominion Atlantic Railway with uniform color and minimal grit. Prospecting continues as Canadian Pacific reports a new record for a Ma tima voyage and rail officials project large harvests and expanded grain transport from Ontario and the east. US gum production reaches $41 million annually, while 1923 Calgary Stampede gains annual status and Yukon gold output hits a record. Canada’s overall trade shows strong gains, with three months ending June totaling $462.5 million and June exports rising notably.
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