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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
2
Grasshoppers have hatched and are small, but farmers should act now. The first three weeks after hatching are the easiest time to kill them before wings develop. Poison Bait is available free at St. Lazare or Shellmouth for farmers to protect each farm from hopper damage. Watch road-sides and head-lands for hoppers to prevent spread.
The Elks plan a camp at Silver Beach for Russell children lacking holiday opportunities. The project reflects a long tradition in larger centres and relies on public support to grow. Camp aims to train children to become better citizens and help shape upright character for the future.
Event list includes a 29 dance in Rus Vets Hall with Johnny Bering Orchestra, July first sports in Langenburg, July fifth Y M E barn dance at Louis Mink, July twenty first Russell Fair, and July twenty sixth Rossburn Fair.
The document outlines the 1939 wheat relief plan. It sets emergency year rules for Western Provinces with acreage assistance varying by yield and market price. It details crop failure areas, insurance deductions, and government loans to fund bonuses, plus international comparisons with Argentina Australia and the United States on farmer support and pricing policies.
The United States seeks to lower wheat acreage from 1,000,000 to 55,000,000 acres under an allotment and conservation program to meet domestic needs, exports, and a 30 percent carryover. 1939 winter output exceeded allotment by 24 percent and spring by 17 percent, prompting parity pricing, farm storage support, and various incentives for cooperators. Canada and Australia also set price supports and acreage bonuses, while farmers may choose among three marketing systems with guaranteed payments and possible per-acre bonuses.
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