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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
25
The Saskatoon Phoenix notes Western Canadian farmers face a shift from grain to stock raising as Europe’s war impact reduces cattle supply for years. It argues higher living standards in western provinces push farmers toward beef and dairy, creating opportunities in mixed farming, with Saskatoon urging action.
The article notes a move from pure wheat to combined wheat and stock farming in central and northern Saskatchewan. It highlights a growing northern stock and dairy potential with new stock yards and abattoirs, predicting postwar conditions will drive wheat back to normal prices while beef lags behind.
A radical socialist argues against wage cost of living fears after the war, claiming workers deserve everything for the worker rather than a fair day's pay. He cites rich farms, autos, and profits, noting doubling pay or profits fails to settle covetousness and urging fair discussion on the true fair day's work payoff.
Vacancy for a teacher at Mount Crest School requiring a 2nd or 3rd class certificate. Duties begin early January. Apply with salary expectations and experience to T. J. Odegard, Secretary, P.O. Box 203, Melfort, Sask.
Duties to commence January 3rd for Spry S and S. duties. Apply stating experience and salary requirements to Isaac Poole, Secretary-Treasurer, Melfort, Saskatchewan. Advertisement date 13 to 31.
Notices list several stray livestock on the premises of local owners. A. A. Burroughs and Ba. Davidson of Melfort are named for recovery. The descriptions include a dark cow eight years old with a horn misshape, a red Helfer three years old with a white facial spot, and an 18 month muley red roan steer. Owners must claim by contacting the listed parties.
Stray bay gelding found on Angus McLean property in Pleasant Valley with white star and face slip, two hind feet white, needs owner to prove property and pay costs. Contact 2721. Also stray steer aged % years with white head stripe, no visible brand, to be claimed by proving ownership and paying expenses, contact B A Fie Beatty. Tos
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