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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1924
Page
3
Ottawa Journal editorial urges a renewed pride in Canada’s pioneer spirit. It argues a true appreciation of heritage silences grumbling, defeats class envy, and renews courage to face postwar challenges with persistence and unity.
J G Robertson urges horse use over tractors citing investment costs and replacement expenses. The Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture notes horses regain popularity for farm work and heavy city trucking. Western Canada shipped 194 horses last year and 4600 entered west by April 30. Saskatchewan exported 520 horses in March and 358 moved east in April. overall only small changes in horses and sheep, slight cattle rise, and a large increase in cattle.
A Toronto Star commentary argues that farming remains essential, noting farmers endure toil and sacrifice to build a living from the soil. It emphasizes the importance of a forthcoming Western Ontario conference addressing a major, difficult topic for the agricultural community.
H. A. Craig, deputy minister of agriculture for Alberta, predicts rapid growth in Canadian cattle exports to Japan after a trial shipment of 15 head via Vancouver. He reports the cattle arrived in perfect condition and some were heavier on arrival.
M P Tullis secretary of the Saskatchewan Registered Seed Association was appointed general manager after a Regina meeting. He will also serve as field crops commissioner for the Provincial Department of Agriculture. The group also reached an agreement with Gillespie Grain Company to run seed cleaning and grading at Moose Jaw for handling the association grain.
The Alberta wheat pool says in a circular that in its first year members received five cents a bushel more than the outside price. From the 1923 crop about $2,000,000 extra went to Alberta producers. The pool has roughly 30,000 members.
Holland bound binder twine will be shipped to Western Canada next year per United Rope Works of Holland plans. Some shipments already this year. shipments to Vancouver via the Panama Canal expected to rise. Dutch twine touted as stronger and cheaper than existing assortments. Also notes bee wintering guidance in Pamphlet No. 22 from Ottawa. a stray satirical line about a boastful man ends the excerpt.
Canadian dealers and officials urge a motor train exhibition across England Ireland and Scotland similar to the France tour. They claim it would cheaply boost trade and immigration interest by visiting towns and villages, carrying goods from 130 manufacturers and proving Wembley scale publicity.
Edward A. Kemp chief inspector of the defunct Home Bank testified that his instructions came from the general manager, not from the Board of Directors, while acting as a witness in the trial of Sydney H. Jones, the bank's auditor.
Entries are invited for tie sales at Regina on October 31 and Saskatoon on November 6 in connection with the Regina and Saskatoon shows. J G Robertson notes many entries are sired from stock imported from Great Britain, offering breeders a chance to buy new blood. Stock will be graded before entry. credit terms available via the live stock commissioner at Regina for bona fide Saskatchewan farmers.
Imports of British boots and shoes rose to 881 thousand dollars in the year ending August, from 485 thousand last year. Canadian exports to the United Kingdom also increased to 73 thousand dollars from 25 thousand. Canadian boot makers have urged higher tariff protections amid growing imports.
Nels Peterson of a dry land farm east of Hill Spring near Lethbridge Alberta reports 56 acres that were summer fed two years ago and seeded last year. Yields reached 59 bushels per acre eleven months ago, then 40 bushels per acre this spring after stubble. Total 99 bushels per acre from a single plowing in eleven months.
A British push to relocate emigrants to Canada is debated after Miss Bondfield outlines a large funded plan. She urges 3000 farm family settlements, female migration schemes, and close Canadian cooperation, stressing family migration and rural to urban balance as key aims.
In Sebnitz Saxony five thousand women lose work as artificial flower factories close due to the bobbed hair vogue leaving villagers facing starvation. The town ostracizes flappers as the barber who invented bobbed hair faces scrutiny. Contrast shows Holland crowded with 205 people per square mile while France 74, U S 11, Argentina 3, Australia 1.
A humorous exchange features a Brit and an American trading quips about sight and eyeglasses. The Englishman jokes that he cannot see well without his glasses, prompting a playful retort from the American in a lighthearted dialogue.
A businessman's idea of a hard time is being compelled to attend a social function. The notion frames social obligations as a burden and highlights etiquette expectations in professional life.
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