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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
3
Mrs M F E Warren Nugent describes homesteading success on 160 acres in Alberta begun in 1919 with three cows and hens. The couple grew to five horses, 123 cattle, five cows, three hogs, hens, and full farm equipment as income rose. Also notes 1926 binder twine prices and metal material cost trends.
Dominion field husbandman reports 1924 yields from Ottawa central farm show sunflowers delivering higher green weights and dry matter on heavy clay than corn. On sandy loam corn silage averaged 19.41 tons per acre vs sunflowers 21.68, but moisture lowers dry matter in sunflowers.
The piece argues that a strong dairy market supports western creameries with a forecast to exceed 15 million pounds of butter this year. It notes high prices won't cause overproduction and highlights Canada's immigration focusing on agriculture, with large tracts of land still open for homesteading and soldier grants, underpinning continued agricultural opportunity.
The Department of Agriculture reports Garnet a new spring wheat from the Brandon experimental farm as a strong substitute for Marquis. In trials across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta Garnet matures earlier and resists drought, with rust resistance limited but acceptable grain quality. Market introduction depends on milling baking tests and a controlled distribution plan.
Washington expert H. J. Browne warned at a Wellesley address that 1976 could see a steadier world grain harvest with improved yields. He cited expert backing from prominent continental scientists in support of his forecast.
A fragment describes how sponges living on the sea floor feed as currents move finer particles into a collection chamber. The text notes the need for solid particles to sustain growth and mentions the interaction with currents.
The Dominion department of agriculture seed branch registered grasses flowers field roses and garden vegetables a system now widespread in Canada. Plant breeders at federal and provincial stations meet yearly to select superior varieties and set quality standards for registered seeds. Field inspectors enforce these standards.
Mrs. H. M. Aitken of BeetonUnt spoke at the eleventh annual convention of the Women’s Institutes of Eastern Ontario. She said women chiefly specialize in poultry and turn to farming as princes fade from children’s tales. Women excel on farms due to attention to detail and a natural genius for feeding, having always fed and set tables of the world.
Creamery butter production in Saskatchewan for September reached 1,697,080 pounds, up from 1,536,291 pounds in September 1924. Nine month total rose to 9,185,034 pounds, compared with 11,059,250 pounds the previous year, a 19.2 percent increase.
A French made solid platinum diamond studded automobile is shown in a Boston jewelry shop. The pin sized car measures just over a half inch, features diamond headlights, a two diamond running board, turning wheels, and a ring of 76 diamonds around the rims replacing tires.
At the Alberta dairy convention in Edmonton on January 27 and 28 a Cemaca wide creamery contest is announced with a prize list of 200 dollars. L A Gibson dairy commissioner for Manitoba is among the officials to officiate.
A noisy, error-filled note mentions Penang heat and odd traffic habits. It references the Malay Peninsula and vague phrases about paving, speed, and an implied elevator or road pace. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or names.
Dr. W. Carran of Montrose, Royal Geographical Society fellow, argues iron ore near Nastapeke Island justifies Hudson Day Railway. He cites open Hudson Straits four to five months and navigators’ assurances, urging Liberal and Progressive cooperation to fund the project and avoid another election.
Meteorologist Herbert J. Browne warns of a severe long cold spell across North America with heavy snow, prolonged cold waves, and brief warm breaks. He cites low solar radiation and sea temperatures, linking the pattern to potential crop disruptions through 1927 and a late spring.
After six months of planning the National Research Council of Canada launched a national anti tuberculosis campaign. Aimed at eradicating all forms of tuberculosis, the program will receive leadership and funding drawn from the last parliament vote. The plan outlines 13 research headings and begins with a $36,000 allocation to extend work through the next year.
Experiments at the Brandon Manitoba experimental farm show alfalfa consistently outsyrpasses other hay crops in yield. Sweet clover yields are lower by comparison though easier to grow in varied soils and climates. The Department of Agriculture bulletin details two alfalfa cuts with winter protection. three cuts risk winter killing in Manitoba conditions.
The 1921 department of agriculture report to the legislature notes a rise in provincial production. Total commodities valued at 66,929,221 dollars. exports include fruit and vegetables 4,580,808 dollars along with poultry products evaporated milk and hops totaling 6,022,019 dollars. Dairy value reached 9,769,549 dollars reflecting a shift to mixed farming with larger creamery output up about twenty four percent.
A freak egg laid at James Darrah’s Kings Co. New Jersey farm appeared normal in size but was round and slightly flattened. One flat side bore a smooth raised spot resembling a 25 cent piece with a rough outer band. Candied, a half moon with a man’s face looked from the spot.
Alberta Minister George Meadley announced during a Lethbridge corn show that 1926 will include a survey of large abandoned blocks to seek a solution for the southeast region. He favored livestock and corn as winter feed and noted the Alberta Corn Growers Association will hold its first show in Medicine Hat next November. Saskatchewan growers voiced support and outlined past efforts to promote winter feed with government and university help, aided by a $250 yearly donation from Ogilvie Milling.
Canada reports significant increases in exports and imports for the twelve months ending September 30. Exports rose to 1,258,290,759 from 1,073,405,470 in the prior year, while imports climbed to 852,623,241 from 526,166,02. The year’s overall trade value reflects substantial growth across both sides of the balance.
Feaule Harbor in Fugland faced a lawsuit costing 154 pounds as the Boy Scout movement on Un thig island, 18 years ago, organized by Sir Ropert Badem- Powell with 34 boys from various social backgrounds into a group that later became known as the Boy Scone S0k. The article notes the origins and the language of the movement, with references to Madagascar chocolate materials.
A Montreal poet presents Among the Mountains a small poetry booklet with seven poems on Canadian Rockies Lake Louise Banff Bow and other scenes. Sixteen color prints accompany the text. Published by Southam Press Montreal at 50 cents.
The department forecasts a global wheat crop 360,006,000 bushels higher than last year based on estimates through November 31. It notes 32 northern hemisphere countries together produce 2,953,000,000 bushels more than 1924, with Canada at 422,900,000 bushels, up from 392,000,000.
The game preserve created by designating the Banff Winder highway area as Kootenay National Park proves a valuable harbor for large game and forest resources. Moose deer elk and mountain game are reported plentiful, with more hunting this past season than in several years.
Canada will ship over 100000 head of cattle to Great Britain in 1925 with a monthly average over 16000 and total value about 12000000 dollars. Volumes rise as British demand eases and shipments set a new record for the year.
The Dominion field husbandman report for 1924, issued in Ottawa, provides thirty five years of meteorological records and detailed crop costs for oats hay silage carp mangels potatoes and other crops. It covers yields at the central experimental farm cultivation methods weed control silage improvement silage from legume crops crop rotation farm manure and fertilizers and field husbandry work. It notes soil moisture studies in the prairie provinces and includes graphs comparing central farm yields with Ontario and showing differences for corn sunflowers on various soils and water and weight metrics.
The United States gets two thirds of its newsprint from Canada in pulp or unfinished paper, according to the Paper Association president at the annual convention. He warned that the time is not far distant when the US will be entirely dependent on Canada for newsprint.
A correspondence game begun in 1914 between Ernest Jackson of York South Carolina and James McTregor of New South Wales Australia has concluded in a draw. Moves were made about every two months.
The King George dock welcomed a record fruit shipment from South African orange growers. The cargo totalled 1 940 000 oranges, marking the largest fruit consignment ever landed in England.
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