05 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Watson Witness
Location
Watson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
1
Summary of Dominion policies on homesteading in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It notes residency requirements six months per year on a farm of specified size and building an habitable dwelling. Dene and local agents involved in procedures under the Interior Ministry.
Sir Edmund Walker of the Canadian Bank of Commerce warns Canada imports iron and steel totaling about 140 million dollars, mostly for building and equipment. He advocates domestic production to reduce debt from imports and urges government renewed support for the industry to safeguard Canadian mills and workers.
The article notes the U S exports about 117000000 bushels of wheat annually, implying Canadian wheat used for export trades. It explains tariff mechanics under Wilson tariff, requiring a duty on imported wheat for domestic use but offering a 99 percent rebate when milled in bond and the product exported.
In The Farmers Advocate the author argues young men should consider their abilities before leaving the farm citing Bobby Burns and Gladstone. He notes some who leave achieve high honor while others fail, asserting the average farmer can secure an honest comfortable life at home with diverse farm work and natural resource development.
The article describes two nocturnal guardians known as the Aremen who patrol Buckingham Palace, able to open rooms suspected of danger with a master key. It notes the palace as highly safeguarded against fire and emphasizes round the clock vigilance.
A local supplier touts good stock and square dealing as core values. The vendor pledges courteous treatment, best prices, and a broad selection of building materials including boards, lath, sash, doors, and screen material.
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