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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 12, 1930
Page
5
The article argues Western farmers should market grain via livestock rather than cash sales. It cites labor costs, skill acquisition as investments, and the long term returns from steady improvement in equipment and feeding, noting modest hogs sized about 500 lb and pasture milk supplements can optimize margins even when grain prices rise.
The article presents tables showing the value per bushel of wheat, barley, and oats when fed to hogs to produce 100 pounds of pork, across hog price ranges from $10 to $6 per 100 pounds and varying feed quantities. It emphasizes mixed feeding, the profitability of livestock on grain farms, and warns against reducing breeding stock during low prices.
Mrs. W. A. Freeman of Artenode Alberta born in Wisconsin rose from winning bronze turkeys to leading Canada’s largest turkey operation. Her Freeman farm expects 1930 revenue near 10 000 with 2 500 birds raised and eggs sold for 2 000. She plans 5 000 birds next year with about 15 000 in revenue.
The Associated Growers of the Okanagan Valley won the cup for the finest all round fruit exhibit at the Imperial Fruit Show in London, beating entries from across Canada. The award, presented by the agent general, marks BC fruit as top in marks across all classes. A Dominion Agriculture note highlights higher capital investment per dollar revenue in Western Canada versus the East.
Lewis H. Carris of New York, managing director of the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness, told the International Association that the world blind population, estimated at 3 to 6 million, should be reduced to half in a generation by intensive scientific work. The meeting at Academy Palace was presided over by Prof. de la Personne of Paris.
Hon. W. C. Buckle announces that over 1,000 head of steers have been placed under the stocker feeder plan under the Livestock Purchase and Sale Act in Saskatchewan. He notes 40 farmers have used the option, with total costs including freight at $37,331.
The article notes that dry wood resists staining and rotting, yet upon rewetting it may become susceptible to disease. It warns that moisture reabsorption reopens vulnerability to decay and related problems in wood.
Historical accounts say Pepi II of Egypt's sixth dynasty likely held the throne for 91 years marking the longest reign on record. His extended rule spans much of the Old Kingdom era, reflecting a duration unmatched by later pharaohs.
Fashion Bureau offers Style No. 907 in dark green crepe wool with shadow check. The circular skirt with scalloped hipline suits school days, belt with green enamel buckle at natural waist. Sizes 8 10 12 14. fabrics include brown white tweed and wool challis options. Send 25 cents and your name address, pattern number and size.
Pattern order guide lists the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. Pattern numbers and sizes are referenced as Pattern No Size, guiding readers on ordering specifics.
The University of Manitoba plans a move to the Manitoba Agricultural College site five miles south of Winnipeg. Construction on a new arts building costing over $416,000 has begun, while the Agricultural College campus itself stands as a grand complex with a total expenditure of about $4,000,000.
The British Empire Service League announced Canada will host its fifth biennial conference in 1931 with delegates from Britain, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and other dominions. The gathering will coincide with the Warrior Day events at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Canada’s Legion will host as the Canadian branch. The full program awaits final details.
A wheat pool for South Africa with headquarters in Capetown has been formed after a Pretoria meeting of Transvaal Free State, Eastern Province and Western Province representatives. The plan, to be registered under the Co-Operative act, aims to stabilize prices and boost domestic wheat production, with values tied to Australian wheat and world prices. mills expect no bread price rise unless wheat exceeds eight shillings per bag.
A Frenchman studies how a man spends life, finding a seventy year old typically spends nineteen years working, twenty three in bed, nine in leisure, one in church, and two shaving. He views shaving as a major waste of time and argues beard habits would not guarantee better use of saved minutes.
The Duke of Rutland, less prominent in public life, is an avid nature lover who could not bear birds in cages. While abroad he found a market stall selling about 800 sky larks and purchased them to set free.
Postmaster General announces a regular air mail route linking Peace River to North Vermilion via Carcajou and Fort Vermilion. First flight date not set, but slated for early December.
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