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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
3
The article analyzes 12 month price changes for farm products in Canada. Livestock including lambs hogs and cattle held stronger relative to butter wool wheat and barley, showing less decline and even seasonal gains in recent months. It argues meat yielding stock are a productive form of farm husbandry amid low grain prices.
The four and grist mill industry leads in Saskatchewan and Alberta, second in Manitoba. Manitoba tops slaughtering and meat packing, which ranks second in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Butter and cheese hold second in Saskatchewan and rank fourth in Manitoba and Alberta. In 1928 flour and grist mill products in Alberta valued at $21.005 million, while slaughtering and meat packing in Manitoba totaled $21.328 million.
W. T. Miller of El Dorado and locomotive engineer John Vandyke toured Churchill and praised its port foundations and lower construction costs versus Chicago's infancy. Miller estimates port facilities 60 percent better and costs 30 percent lower. Vandyke reports Hudson Bay Railway roadbed in excellent condition and expects tourist traffic and settlement prospects once the line is completed.
Mrs Russell McLeod of Winnipeg displays yolkless eggs from a hen described as a freak of her flock. She found the eggs worthless after planning to cook sunny side up, highlighting an odd poultry issue.
Italy's growing sports craze is reported alongside a humorous exchange about dieting and inviting someone to dinner. The note cites Pages Gaies in Yverdon, hinting at scouting or social plans connected to athletic interest.
The Canadian Pacific Railway launches a broad employment program employing about 12,000 workers coast to coast. The company itself uses 8,000 extra men across its system for varied tasks including line repairs, right of way renovations, bridges, tunnels, stations, coal appliances, and buildings. Local recruitment targets proximity to work sites and workers remain employed until jobs finish, supporting employment nationwide.
The Dominion Livestock Branch beef grading policy is celebrated for aiding Canadian consumers and producers. The Imperial Food Journal notes two top grades protect the public and boost demand for better beef, while foreseeing volume exports of Canadian live cattle to Britain.
A French Academy of Medicine commission reports most car accidents stem from drivers poor health and urges a government move to require physical examinations for driving license applicants.
The National Topographic Map of Canada covers 3 684 723 square miles with much of the area unmapped. The Survey of Canada’s Interior Department issued sheets rapidly, publishing four in 1926 nine in 1927 eleven in 1928 and seventeen in 1929.
A short course for departmental judges was held recently at Ontario Agricultural College. Over 125 attended including judges of ploughing matches standing field crops horses beef and dairy cattle and sheep and swine. Classes began about 15 years ago to unite judges for demonstrations and to maintain a uniform standard at shows.
Dr. McRostie of the MAC outlines methods to grow and prepare grain for the 1932 World Grain show in Regia. Emphasizes clean seed, single variety, clean land, smut control, sulphur dusting, early seeding, selective harvesting, minimal marginal material, full maturity, proper curing, careful threshing, and uniform grain size through trial with sieves and cleaners.
The Department of Agriculture notes BC agricultural output in 1929 soared to 62.63 million dollars, up 3.97 million from 1928, with gains in live stock poultry dairy grains honey wool hops and vegetables. A campaign to print menus in English has begun in London.
The Winnipeg based Canadian National No 1 Revolver Team swept seven major titles in one year including the Dominion of Canada Open Championship and the Dominion of Canada Police Championship. Captain Pickrell led a roster featuring J W Brune M Ross R G Pickrell and H Wheatley with Brune and Ross holding individual titles.
The Dairy and Cold Storage Branch notes steady gains in creamery butter output across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with May increases of 20.5 percent 7.7 percent and 15.1 percent respectively. Butter in storage shows sharp year over year growth while cheese in store drops slightly. Exports to the United States decline as tariff impacts take effect.
The Canadian Arctic g ulfs were named in 1821 by Sir John Franklin. Coronation Gulf honors George IV’s coronation year, while Bathurst Inlet recalls Henry, third Earl of Bathurst, then Secretary for the Colonies.
A navy blue and white printed crepe silk sheath features a cross over white vestee, blue shoulder bows, and sleeves with bow ties. It falls just over the knees with a circular flounce and a blue crepe belt at the natural waist. pattern No. 2550 offers sizes from 16 to 42. Pattern price 25 cents.
A notice from Winnipeg Pattern No Name at 175 McDermot Ave outlines ordering patterns through the Winnipeg Newspaper Union. The pamphlet lists steps for placing orders and contact details for fulfillment.
Dominion researchers study close grazing to maximize green fodder and protein intake for cattle. The method splits fields into four sections rotated weekly, enabling three weeks of regrowth for continuous high protein pasture.
British Railways, now dominant in motor coach transport, plan to operate airways as powers from last year enable railway aviation. Once major cities secure central aerodromes, rail lines will run airplanes for passengers express and freight alongside trains and steamship links. By next year railways aim to hold at least five percent of motor coach interest nationwide.
A New York physicist has developed a colorscope that matches colors more closely than the eye can perceive. The device promises finer color differentiation and could impact design, printing, and vision science.
A harmless substance for preserving the green color of vegetables was discovered in England. The text notes a fast canvas back duck, Singapore Malaya getting a skating rink, and a quoted line about a police wanted individual at age twenty five.
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