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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
7
Crop report from multiple Manitoba Saskatchewan towns shows wheat 4-16 inches high across districts, oats and barley up 10-100 percent in acreage varying by locale. Rain scarce yet needed in places, but overall condition described as splendid or excellent with most regions ahead or on par with last year.
June reports from Mackleod Pincher Creek and Clarksholm detail wheat 10 to 12 inches high in places, 30 percent higher wheat acreage, oats sown early and thriving, and barley largely planted. Seedings show spring grain ahead of last fall, with favorable conditions and no frost since spring.
In Red Deer and Wetaskiwin districts wheat stands 6 to 11 inches high with acreage rises of 10 to 50 percent. Oat seeding completed May 10 or June 1 with strong early growth. Barley sown, no frost, rain not needed. Strathcona notes ideal growing conditions, spring wheat reduced by late seeding but fall wheat compensates. Overall crops reported in good to excellent condition with larger acreage than last year.
Early settlers in Wey do report unprecedented crop potential in the district. Recent rains have left land in splendid condition and hope is high that a good average harvest will be achieved, with further rain possible in Jimne, keeping everyone optimistic.
Raymond and Cardston Alberta report shows wheat inches high and 10 to 24 inches growth, seeding completion dates in May and June, oats and barley progress, acreage increases from 20 to 30 percent over 1908, no frost or rain required, crops about ten to fourteen days later than last year.
June 15 in Reston Branch Windthorst Sask reports crops look vigorous and healthy with wheat about 10 inches high and higher acreages in wheat oats and barley. No spring frosts and ideal weather with abundant heat and moisture. Outlook generally satisfactory.
June reports from Franklin to Sheho summarize regional crop conditions. Wheat heights range from 4 to 8 inches, oat acreage up to 20 percent higher than last year, and barley largely in. Seeding completed dates vary, with rain needed in several districts. Some frost and drought threats noted, but overall crops appear ahead or on par with last year, with multiple districts reporting favorable conditions and increased oat acreage.
A 10 percent rise in oats is noted with minimal barley sown. Wheat seeding finished May 10 and oats seeding completed May 1. No frost damage reported. Rain not needed currently and the general outlook remains favorable.
Country readers advised to keep Zam-Buk on hand for blistered hands sunburn insect stings and minor wounds. It is described as antiseptic soothing and healing a purely herbal remedy promoted for skin injuries rashes eruptions and related ailments sold by all druggists and stores.
A new folder issued in Cranbrook under the Board of Trade marks shows growth prospects for settlers and investment in the district. The Herald presses produced a neatly executed item with general localization. The piece ends with a quip on jokes and self ridicule and a remark on umpires and home teams.
Edward Vatey Mehinstry intends to purchase 160 acres in the Cranbrook Lam District, with a 20 chain square parcel described from Lot TS0. A separate notice files under Part V of the Water Act 1908 for a dam and ditch on Crown Land at Preemption No. 1147, by William Duncan of Wasa, for irrigation of 90 acres, with completion set for July 11, 1909. posted June 4, 1905.
Dominion lands in the Railway Belt of British Columbia may be homesteaded by a sole head of a family or any male over 18 for a quarter section of 160 acres. Entry must be made at the local land office, with conditions for proxy entries by relatives. Plan options include three years of six months residence or other residence arrangements. Six months’ notice to Ottawa required. Coal mining rights may be leased for 21 years at $1 per acre with a five cent per ton royalty. W. W. Cory, Deputy Minister of the Interior.
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