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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
10
The text notes Fox de Roosebecke as a premier Belgian sire praised by experts on the North American continent. It highlights his value to back Belgian breed lines and mentions suggestions he be purchased to strengthen the breed amid German occupation.
Dr. Charles Head, head of Re, displays Fox de Roosebeke a three year old Belgian stallion deemed one of the finest in North America by Belgian government experts. They toured the continent assessing stock and may recommend purchase to renew Belgian lines. Fox de Roosebeke has won multiple shows and weighs about 2100 pounds, with potential to reach 2300. Dutch and French breeding depletion since WWI is cited as motive for purchase.
Saskatchewan farmers show more interest in dairying amid lighter crop stress. Creameries report higher output than last year and strong demand for Saskatchewan butter from across Canada including Ontario, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. Logan, new assistant general manager, tours creameries in Saskatoon Unity and Kerrobert noting gains despite labor issues.
Encouraging notes from across the province report prairie chickens increasing this season. The appeal calls on farmers to protect native wildlife as part of the country's indigenous life and rural heritage.
The article praises the prairie grouse as a prized game bird nicknamed the prairie chicken and notes a sharp decline due to cultivation, poisoning, and weather. It suggests an epidemic may have reduced numbers and urges farmers to enforce the close season to restore coveys by September and revive the birds' former haunts.
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