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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1948
Page
2
Western farmers continue wheat based work but diversify to reduce risk. The Royal Winter Fair in Toronto showcased success of mixed farming with Western exhibitors winning cattle dairy products and grains awards, while Eastern provinces also excel in non wheat outputs.
Manitoba exhibitors won ten first and twenty seven seconds in livestock while Alberta farmers earned eight first prizes and twenty seven second prizes for butter. Western provinces expanded rye barley and oats production. Ontario planted 97 000 acres of rye, Saskatchewan 685 000, Alberta 310 000, Manitoba 69 000 acres. Harvest nears 20 million bushels. Mixed farming reduces wheat's vital matter status and price significance.
University of Saskatchewan authorities report frozen flax fed to cattle caused several unusual deaths. Investigations show cyanide released by frost as flax became dangerous animal feed, prompting warnings to farmers.
About 5,000 Dutch families will immigrate to Canada in 1949. J. D. Melihargey, immigration inspector at Calgary, said the arrivals will be trained in agriculture and Alberta farmers may hire as many as needed for one year.
A collection of light quips and exchanges from a village setting. Jokes cover dieting wives invisible hair nets fare, a magistrate’s tease, a verger and a plumber father, souvenirs from Egypt, Sunday School expectations, and a wry take on dinner bills and facial lifts.
Central Alberta Hereford Breeders Club hosted the inaugural Red Deer sale attracting 25 vendors. Wilf J Edgar of Innisfail managed the event, with over 50 animals selling for an average of $206. Top bids included a senior yearling heifer at $750 to Herbert of Melbourne and other high prices for senior and champion animals. John Wilson judged, awarding Champion Bull to Trilliant Beau and Champion Female to Tatlock Brothers March heifer. Despite light snow, buyers from across Alberta attended at the Red Deer Fair Grounds.
Regina report says the World War era trenches from the Batoche battle near Saskatoon could vanish. Liberal leader Walter Tucker warned the landowner was blocked from plowing the trench area to preserve the site, which lies about fifty miles down the South Saskatchewan River.
A compact recipe notes making 1 cup of a chocolate syrup with light corn syrup and chocolate squares. Combine, melt over hot water, stir until smooth. Remove from heat, add vanilla extract and serve hot. Store refrigerated and reheat over hot water.
Melt two tablespoons butter in hot water then mix with two cups icing sugar and two tablespoons evaporated milk. Knead until smooth, color, and shape into rolls. Fill with dates prune and fruits. For after dinner mints add peppermint flavor and color for varied flavors.
Mrs. M. E. Allen of Eriksdale has been reeve since January, though she did not seek office or solicit votes. She leads four male councillors and holds roles in the poultry pool, Women’s Association, Canadian Legion, and the Agricultural Society, noting outsiders’ fuss at women in governance.
In Winnipeg the Union of Manitoba Municipalities unanimously passes a resolution opposing daylight saving time for rural Manitoba. President Ray Mitchell of Grandview presides as delegates echo a widespread rural sentiment with a unanimous vote during the three day session.
Ottawa reports average farm sizes by region. The Maritimes average 116 acres, Quebec 117, Ontario 126, prairies 436, and British Columbia 153 acres. This highlights the prairie region as the largest per farm.
The Saskatchewan resources department used aerial photography to chart a new power line corridor between Melville and Yorkton. The report notes the survey method and outlines project planning steps.
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