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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
3
The 1915 Saskatchewan agricultural ledger shows massive crop yields and rising livestock, dairy and mineral outputs. Wheat and other cereals per acre increased from 1905 to 1915, while cattle, horses and sheep numbers grew. creameries expanded butter and cheese production, and railway mileage surpassed 5,000 miles fueling markets.
The piece from Horse Sense argues that business ability drives farm success. It emphasizes adapting plans to weather and markets, valuing crops, and efficient marketing to obtain top prices. Managerial skill plus practical knowledge are essential.
London Times argues that Britain must finance wartime aid to allies by trading US dollars for goods. It notes 420 million of 1.59 billion in current year advances, with future sums possibly larger, funded by taxes and debt service. The piece asserts continued ability to meet financial and commercial strain under sound policy and leadership.
Canadian Pacific Railway proposes Returned Veterans Colonies in Western Canada offering improved farms on favorable terms. Each colony will host several families with social facilities and an central farm to provide agricultural instruction. The aim is to help tens of thousands of discharged soldiers find farming work and eventual land ownership, aided by British and Canadian efforts.
Sudan grass, imported from Egypt in 1909, is rapidly rising as the coming hay grass of Texas and the Southeast. The pest rust affects Gulf coast areas, seed prices limit early adoption, but broad regions from Louisiana to Tennessee are poised for eventual widespread use. Planting in spring at 10 to 20 pounds per acre, two to three cuts can yield 3 to 4 tons per acre. hay rivaling Johnson grass in feeding value.
A London Chronicle reprint questions policy aims by showing how price rises hit sugar tea jam books furniture and fruit while beer remains protected and profitable, asking who truly governs the country.
Mr Wm DP Piett argues for more farmers and farm labor in North America. He urges married men to receive homes and fair prices for dairy beef pork and eggs to attract reliable help. He calls for improved livestock and stable employment to build skilled, contented farming crews.
A review discusses Arbert Quick’s The Brown Move which urges rural schools to modernize courses with agricultural subjects. It argues current curricula are outdated and neglect farming, harming country students. The piece calls on educators to reform to meet 20th century standards.
The piece argues that Britain’s commerce suffered from lack of scientific equipment and enterprise, not just weak merchants. It urges government banks and universities to collaborate on a comprehensive plan, claiming Germany’s wartime success stemmed from scientific industrial organization and that Britain must match that model.
A London Daily News editorial argues that recruiting must balance military needs with essential industrial interests. It warns against using every man as army fodder and urges carefully harmonizing civilian and military demands rather than extreme solution preferences.
The history of the war shows Britain must command the air and build a second navy to rule the winds and seas. Cine does the waves.
A Montreal Star correspondent quotes a Berlin resident describing daily riots shortages and censorship in Berlin. She notes the Kaiser’s frail appearance, his avoidance of the city, and widespread fear as munition production declines and prices soar. She contrasts British air power with German setbacks and predicts a future for aerial craft in postwar use.
A community saved from decline by turning to road dragging to improve clay roads. A single determined resident proved durable labor and belief could dry and harden routes, sparking widespread effort and a future with new roads and revived spirits.
The Loudon Chronicle quotes an optimistic view that Britain and allies bond remains unbroken until victory. It argues Prussianism must be defeated and foresees a quick downfall for Germany despite Western Front gains and ongoing Allied efforts.
An analysis argues the war will end in a great triumph or disaster for Germany's ruling class led by the Kaiser. Peace without conquest would topple them, while victory demands costly taxation and territorial gains. The public would blame leaders if Germany merely defended its borders at enormous cost.
A rifle instructor tests new recruits with a blunt question about trigger pull. Recruit Johnny Raw asks if pulling harder makes the bullet go faster, prompting a cautious exchange in a humorous wartime training moment.
A humorous exchange notes the strain when a wife argues with her mother who lives with the couple. The narrator Havers refuses to take sides, claiming a wary neutrality keeps peace in the home.
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