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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1924
Page
4
An Ottawa Journal editorial urges national unity and pride in Canada s pioneers. It argues a proud remembrance of history should silence grumblers, curb class selfishness, and fuel persistent effort to advance civilization despite postwar challenges.
J G Robertson notes in the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture livestock report that horses are regaining popularity for farm and heavy urban work. The year shows 1 60 horses shipped west and by April 3600 imported, with March exports of 520 and April eastbound 355. Swine numbers rise by nearly 106000 while cattle and sheep edge up slightly.
A French jeweller creates a watch powered by a wet battery sealed in the case. No winding or spring is needed as the device runs on the contained battery. When exhausted the battery can be renewed or replaced and the watch is said to keep perfect time.
The August creamery output in Saskatchewan far exceeded July, according to dairy branch officials. They credit better feed and pasture conditions and growing interest in dairying across the province.
A literary remark notes that some prefer a cynical shortcut from lofty paths to a grim end. The wry line contrasts ideal ascent with a quick descent into ruin.
The piece argues that farmers are undervalued while highlighting the labor and sacrifice of those who toil to gain competency. It previews a Western Ontario conference later in the year with a major, challenging subject expected to be of immense importance to the farming and wider working community.
H A Craig Alberta deputy minister reports a 15 head trial shipment of live cattle via Vancouver to Nippon arrived in perfect condition. He told the Foreign Trade Bureau of the Vancouver Board of Trade that the cattle were in good shape and improved after arrival, signaling strong potential for Canada Japan cattle trade.
Following a general meeting in Regina M P Tullis secretary of the Saskatchewan Registered Seed Association was named general manager. He will also serve as field crops commissioner for the Provincial Department of Agriculture. The association also agreed with Hespie Grain Company to operate seed cleaning and grading at Moose Jaw for handling the association’s grain.
In its first year the Alberta wheat pool paid five cents more per bushel than the outside price while it operated. From the 1923 crop, nearly $2,000,100 extra was paid to Alberta producers. The circular notes about 30,006 members.
The Superintendent J A McClary reports that spring flowering bulbs grown in Quebec winters well and produce fine blooms. Noted tulip and narcissus varieties include Emperor Narcissus Golden Spur Madame de Graat Sir Watkin Proserpine Artus Joost Van Vondel Cottage Maid Duchess de Parton Jarwin Tulips Paracombe Saunders Clara Butt La Tulipe Noir Isis Madame Kreiege. Canadian bulbs from Vancouver Island Experimental Station surpassed Holland stock in size and bloom when planted together.
An experiment at the Dominion Experimental Farm from November 15, 1922 to May 15, 1923 compared scratch feeds and mashes with the home mixed scratch and mash used on the plant. The home mix used oats wheat and cracked corn, bran shorts corn meal oats beef scrap charcoal and water. Results favored the home mixture, especially where seeds can be bought cheap in bulk, though commercial feeds can be viable if time and cost are factors.
Ness Petersor operated a dry land farm east of Hill Spring near Lethbridge Alberta. He grew 56 acres that were summer fallowed two years earlier and seeded last year. The crop yielded 59 bushels per acre eleven months ago, and this spring it was stubbled with returns of 40 bushels per acre. The result shows a wheat yield of 9 bushels per acre from a single plowing in eleven months.
A wall inscription depicts a king forging his crown into a chain while a slave makes a chain into a crown. The caption reads Life is what one makes it, no matter what it is made. Anon.
Holland plans large shipments of binder twine to Western Canada next year. Some consignments have already gone this year, with increases anticipated. From Holland, the twine will travel to Vancouver through the Panama Canal. The Dutch product is said to be superior in quality and strength while offered at the same price as existing stock.
Wintering bees is essential to profitable beekeeping and can be done correctly by following clear feeding and protection methods. The pamphlet Wintering Bees No. 22 from the Department of Agriculture Ottawa explains the procedures and is advised for anyone seeking guidance before cold weather.
A man who was once furious now brags about his self restraint. He proclaims calm mastery over anger and claims to have tamed his own impulses. The irony highlights his change in demeanor and the social impact of his boast.
Entries for Regina on October 31 and Saskatoon on November 6 are invited for the Saskatchewan Sheep and Swine Breeders Association sales. Most stock is sired by British imports, with grading before sale to aid buyers. Credit terms and remote purchasing options are offered by the live stock commissioner at Regina.
Imports of British boots and shoes rose to 881 thousand dollars in the year ending August from 485 thousand the prior year. Canadian exports to the United Kingdom also increased to 73 thousand dollars from 25 thousand in the same periods. Canadian boot makers urge higher tariff in response.
Alberta spans 255000 square miles with under three people per square mile. It exceeds the British Isles in size and surpasses Germany and France. Only one sixth of cultivable land is under cultivation, leaving more than 15600000 acres free for homesteading.
A lively remark contrasts visiting London landmarks with a young American’s eagerness to see the Church of England. The exchange blends light humor about iconic sites such as St Paul’s and Westminster Abbey with the narrator’s fond curiosity about religious traditions.
Miss Bondfield outlines a large scale plan for emigration with a fifty fifty funding split and family settlement aims. She proposes 3 000 farmed under Dominion control, child migration study, and unaccompanied women schemes to aid farmers while addressing rural drift to towns.
In Sebnitz Saxony five thousand women workers in artificial flower factories face job loss as bobbed hair trends cut demand. World milliners no longer buy the flowers, factories close and villagers fear starvation. Local flappers are socially ostracized. the barber who popularized bobbed hair may face consequences.
The excerpt notes Holland faces crowding with 205 persons per square mile, while France has 74, the United States 11, Argentina 3, and Australia less than 1 per square mile, highlighting global density disparities.
A brief exchange highlights a light moment as an Englishman laments forgetting his eyeglasses while an American jokes about sight. The witty back and forth captures classic humor between two travelers.
A businessman's misfortune is being compelled to attend a social function. The remark frames social obligations as a burden in a lighthearted, humorous tone typical of late period editorial wit.
Visitors to Moscow must pay between 50 and 150 dollars for entry under a measure from the Moscow Soviet. The policy aims to curb overcrowding in the Russian capital and fund housing for workers.
The London Advertiser notes that when farmers receive $1.20 for hired wheat, city dwellers feel hopeful about the economy. The grain market's pace contrasts with urban expectations, highlighting real-time impacts of agricultural pricing on towns.
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