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Newspaper
Grenfell Sun
Location
Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
5
A historical piece argues better results come from farmer led poultry production and net production emphasis. It warns of rising costs and urges careful feeding, culling, and expansion of family effort to avoid relying on store eggs andExternal voices stress practical on-farm work over external supply.
Fragmented text discusses Alberta seed production prospects and alfalfa seed fields. Mentions years of seed work and general seed industry interest with garbled phrases about high quality and crops.
An aged veteran recounts decades of campaigns from Morocco to Flanders and Mexico. He praises endurance and loyalty, notes service in the French Foreign Legion, and describes his own rugged appearance and lifelong readiness to serve.
The article urges farmers to test seeds in soil or moistened paper to judge quality. It notes the seed branch, department of culture in Cunea, offers eight ounces free, and requires stamps to send 20 kernels. It warns many seeds may yield poorly this year and advises caution.
The report notes crop damage from fire and soil soaking in Terin district and Sitown. It highlights extensive thaw effects and bore infestation concerns. Local agencies in Lethbridge and neighboring areas mobilize to aid farmers in Wihkerta and boost production despite setbacks.
The article argues Romania will remain in the war, citing continued commitments and allied expectations. It discusses national resolve, honor, and the potential consequences of a peace offer, warning against premature peace terms.
Fragmentary text notes a provincial agricultural show with prize winners in youth and senior divisions. Names and exact events are unclear due to garbled OCR. The fragment suggests a county or state fair awarding prizes for livestock or crops.
Fragmented text outlines imperial plans to finance World War I effort. Mentions promises to gain support, sacrifice appeals, and the 1912 1918 era context. Note unclear OCR with references to emperors and war expenses.
Farmers fed cattle through a cold winter with hay, corn fodder, and barley on their own farm. The article notes a cost of 1275 dollars per head after feed and labor, yet the cows remained in good market-ready condition despite harsh weather.
Fragmentary notes describe livestock entries into Western Canada through North Portal Sas katchewac in 1917. Most animals were brought by new settlers from the United States with several hundred registered entries noted in the customs report.
A plea for farmer cooperation in 1918 crop effort. Advocates mobilizing local grain growers and cooperative societies to test seed vitality, treat seed to destroy smut, and secure labor and local support. Emphasizes timely seed planting and district-wide cooperation.
Canada moves to expand seed output via experimental farms under Minister T A Creta. Farms to directly produce seed to stabilize supply, protect growers, and reduce wholesale prices. Surplus hoped to boost national crop protection and market incentives.
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