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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
3
Canada moves toward eminence as a wheat producer with 1928 forecasts surpassing all prior outputs. Dominion Bureau of Statistics predicts a harvest exceeding 500000, building on the century's growth from 1915 wonder crop through later peaks.
In Aberystwyth Wales a legend says Megan Llandunach faced a chasm and crossed it with the devil wagering his bridge for the first living crossing. She tricked him by sending bread to draw her dog across, leaving the bridge for future generations.
The article traces Canada’s wheat growth from under 60 million bushels at the century’s start to surpassing all prior records by 1905 and beyond. It notes rapid gains through 1915 and asserts expert estimates that ultimate Dominion production capacity remains far from reached despite leveling of yearly highs.
Geoffrey Harris Mitchell of South Africa praises the British harvesters scheme after six weeks in the Brandon district Manitoba. He notes good treatment and good food from farmers, cites farm conditions as favorable, and says many British harvesters return home due to homesickness. Mitchell reflects on labor shortages, migration motives, and Canada as a promising opportunity for settlers and workers.
A brief exchange from Oslo features Vikingen noting he cannot smoke drink or go out at night and another voice remarking on the resulting boredom. The dialogue highlights imposed limits restricting personal freedoms and social activity.
Perry N. Lister United States Vice-Consul at Hong Kong reports growing dancing among Chinese boosts phonograph record imports. He estimates Hong Kong will consume 250000 to 275000 records annually, about 30000 English language or Occidental music discs, with stores keeping 6000 to 8000 pieces on hand.
A mother explains trans across the ocean and its prefixes then warns of more questions. The child mishears trans parent as cross parent, prompting a wry remark in this domestic vignette.
A child asks about a dachshund and the father answers with a playful definition calling it a one story dog with Charleston legs, then tells the child to sleep.
A concise report notes that failing local businesses face sheriff intervention to close operations. The brief highlights the role of law enforcement in winding down distressed enterprises and restoring order in the area.
Experimental Farms System stations in prairie provinces and British Columbia advance poultry breeding, feeding, and housing. Reports show yearly gains in stock care and housing, with new or remodeled houses emphasizing lighting and ventilation. Last year 602 cockerels, 682 pullets, and 1 528 egg settings from high producing stock were distributed to nearby farmers.
Alberta and Saskatchewan wool growers plan radical changes to marketing. After conferences, dissatisfaction with volume certainty across associations prompts move to contracts. Proposed plan would have only members who sign multi year contracts handle wool, replacing current cooperative sweeps.
Canada hosts 4558 grain elevators with 284 818 200 bushels total capacity. Country elevators number 4439 with 146 639 200 bushels. Terminal and public and private elevators total 119 with 138 179 000 bushels. Most are in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta where most wheat is grown. The Port Arthur terminal elevator is the largest in North America at 6 900 000 bushels, owned by the Saskatchewan Pool of the Canadian Wheat Producers Ltd.
A reflective piece on a man and his dog showing mutual trust and companionship. The dog protects and understands his master, offering silent support when he relaxes by the fire. A child asks why chickens cry out for breakfast, and a mother explains they are hungry.
A photograph captures H R H the Duchess of York arriving with the Duke of York to christen the Canadian Pacific Duchess liner. The Duke notes it is the first Royal Family member to sponsor a merchant vessel While touring the yards the Duchess insists on inspecting every detail crawling under the keel. At lunch Sir George McLaren Brown presents a souvenir booklet of the Duchess launches.
A Dominion Department of Agriculture study at Lennoxville Quebec compares tankage to skim milk in hog feeding. Four test groups show similar cost per pound of gain. tankage supports efficient growth, with mixed diets performing best when combined with skim milk early then tankage. The report extols agriculture as Canada’s prosperity bedrock and highlights the department’s wide program of experimental farms, breeding, and marketing initiatives.
F L Burrows secretary of the Canadian council of horticulture said representations will be made to amend the Canadian customs tariff act to protect fruit vegetable poultry and eggs producers from foreign dumping. He spoke after a Dominion tour noting seasonal wholesale dumping from the United States especially affecting British Columbia and Eastern Canada.
The Imperial Economic Committee report on Forest Products shows Great Britain spends over £2,000,000 yearly on oak imports with less than 1 percent from the Empire and 75 percent coming from the United States. Remarkably the tree does not grow in America, which sources its supply from British Honduras.
Many wagon and horse drawn vehicle drivers neglect lights after dark. Even when some do carry lights, a large number do not. The piece urges drivers to consider their own and their horse safety, noting that even a small light is inexpensive and can prevent fatal accidents.
Zara Agha claims to be 155 years old and seeks his twelfth wife. He says he has never been divorced and that all of his previous eleven wives died of happy old age, describing himself as affectionate and faithful.
A compact aphorism notes that failure acts like an automatic thread cutter on the human sewing machine, interrupting progress and forcing adjustments. The idea frames missteps as constructive limits shaping ongoing effort.
A Jewish ex service man recalls an acquaintance asking if he got a commission. He replies with pride that he served in the army and earned wages, highlighting dignity in service over officer status.
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