Wheat pool committee defends contract plan amid McFarland resignation
Calgary Aug 2 The provincial wheat pool committee issues a statement by Chairman H W Wood and Secretary J W Jackman after John McFarland resigns. The group says it aims to organize a wheat pool for 1075, follows Sapira’s advice to sign contracts first then approach elevators, banks and sellers, and defends the plan against McFarland's objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Provincial
Wheat Pool Committee
H. W. Wood
J. W. Jackman
John McFarland
Supire
McFarland
Sapiro
Sapira
Order of
Action Ib
Banff
Afr Sapiro
Rotary Cake Baking Contest Ad Copy Deadline
Advertisers for the Rotary Cake Baking Contest must submit copy to News by Tuesday the 21st. Committee has ad space. send copy to Rosettes We EL Colley Taylor Bros Warden Johnson of the Post Office or J P Marsh of Marsh and Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
We EL Colley
Taylor
Taylor Bros
Warden Johnson
The
Post Office
J.P. Marsh
Marsh & Scott
Main Trunk Sewer Siphon 1a Reinstallation Starts
City engineer department began re installing the main trunk sewer siphon under the new Seven Persons Creek channel. Work is expected to take at least a week with the railway bridge over the creek near completion and channel excavation advancing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Persons Creek
City Plans Pool Disinfection To Prevent Disease
City council orders water disinfection in the swimming pool using hypochlorite of lime to curb bacteria. City engineer to apply the chemical after a notice period, with minimal impact on bathing activities.
Fifty Percent Of Crop Is Cut Near Vauxhall
About 507 of the wheat is cut and, with ideal weather, the cutting should finish this week. Wheat yields are predicted to average over thirty bushels per acre district wide and quality is first class. Threshing began August 20th with ample machines and labor. wages are $2.00 per day. The second alfalfa cutting progresses and shows quality far above the first, thanks to favorable conditions. Gold mines of northern Ontario produced more than $2000 in yellow metal, the most on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alualfa
Ontario
Wheat crash warned by Wallace as farmers face bankruptcy
Secretary Wallace declares thousands of U S wheat growers will be bankrupted by prices below production costs with only strict economy keeping others afloat. He urges price alignment with industry and exploration of federal market purchases to stabilize markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Wallace
United States Department of Agriculture
Eastern Railroad
Manitoba Farmers Push Voluntary Wheat Pool Plan
Winnipeg August 21 Farmers in Manitoba largely back launching a voluntary wheat pool modeled on Alberta and Saskatchewan. Twelve United Farmers of Manitoba directors met all morning to discuss the pool and the Home Bank of Canada collapse. Details on financing were discussed but not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Farmers of
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
United Farmers of Manitoba
Home Bank of Canada
Thousands of Mennonites Headed to Canada From Russia
Ottawa reports that thousands of Mennonites from Southern Russia are bound for Canada and several hundred have already arrived. Immigration chief W D Scott says the government does not seek secrecy and most settlers will go to Rosthern district Saskatchewan with others to Southern Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Russia
Canada
W D. Scott
Winnipeg
Scott
Rosthern
Saskatchewan
Old Mennonite
Manitoba
Father Resents Abuse and Kills Son-in-Law in Georgia
Newnan Georgia police said John W Minter confessed to kidnapping Millard Trouton and shooting him five times to avenge alleged abuse of his daughter The body was found in a shallow creek with the skull crushed and limbs tied Minter said he acted to prevent Trouton from pressuring his daughter to return home and enlisted a friend to lure Trouton into the woods
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
John W. Minter
Millard Trouton
Minter
Trouton
Alinter
Polce
Weather Across the West Sees Fair and Cool Conditions
The west reports generally late and cool conditions with fair skies. Forecast calls for fair and cool today and Wednesday with frost probable tonight in many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Fmenton
Ant Lethbridge
Moose
Ay Wanniper
Calvarg
Sheratoon
Lean Lumber Coy Office Burglarized in Front of Safe
A determined but unsuccessful robbery attempt occurred at Lean Lumber Co Ltd between Saturday night and Monday morning. The intruder gained entry via the rear shed, broke the back door glass, and attempted to force the safe though the dial knob was sawed off and the belt remained intact. A woman has since attempted to open the safe, and the top desk was damaged with papers scattered. The phrase tough written in red on the safe door indicates the thwarted effort.
Grading of Local New Spring Wheat
Local mills report no new spring wheat received in quantity. Ogilvie Flour Mills Ltd has samples with grades from 1 Northern to 2 Northern, some rye mix lowering quality. Maple Creek and Bow Island supplied 2 Northern and 1 Northern wheat, while Stirling sent a carload of winter wheat graded No 2 Alberta Red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogilvie Flour Mills, Co. Ltd
A. F. Andrews
Andrews
Maple Creek
Bow Island
Stirling
Alberta
Frost warnings and sugar price updates in Canadian markets
Frost tonight prompts caution for western regions including Medicine Hat with thermometer checks and coverings. Canada sugar prices ease with granulated at 4041 per cwt Toronto delivery. yellow refiners vary in wholesale and retail quotes. The American Karma Federation advises a 20 percent cut in winter wheat acreage. Ontario seeks 10 000 harvesters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ang
American Karma Federation
City council reports Edmonton visit on borrowing for refunding
Mayor Wyckvale and Finance Committee outline talks with the Board on a $100,000 refunding loan under Alberta statutes. Edmonton officials favor higher gas rates and bond terms up to twenty years amid city improvements and pool comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyckvale
Kidmonton
Alberta
Edmonton
Carpenter
Mgr. Carpenter
Medicine Hergus
Calgary
Duggan
Perrin Baker
Riveride Park
University
Cntegest
New Wheat From South Manitoba Being Marketed
Winnipesaukee Aug 21. Seventy one cars of new wheat inspected here yesterday mostly from Southern Manitoba. Grades were very poor due to rust in the grain crops. The highest grade was No 3 Northern with 12 cars. One car of feed, four rejected and under. Rusted grades followed: No 4 with 16 cars, No 5 with 23, and No 13 with some cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipes
Manitoba
Frogs Abundant In Regina District Cause Hawks To Feast
Continued wet weather has led to an over-production of frogs in the Regina area. Farms report numerous frogs and hawks have fattened on the crop, reducing their usual hunting activity. Medicine Hat News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Labor Day Sports Committee Meeting Announcement
A meeting of the Labor Day Sports Committee will be held tonight in the Labor Mall Becker Block at o'clock. Members are requested to attend. business is listed as important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Becker Block
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frost
HW. Wood
John M. Farland
Cake Bakers
Dioineegtant
Vauxhall
Hyanpstead Neath
U.S Dept. OF Agriculture
Leo
Lean Lumber Coy
Medicine Hat
Segar
Council
British American Oil Co. Ltd
British American Oil Co
Public Works Committee
Cas
Magnicine
Ely & Excelster
S. Hansen
A. Komimnaniy Karnivel
Rotary Club
Armory Park
Medicine Hat News
Labor Day Sports
Sons OF England Benefit Society
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!