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23, 1939 commit f Hamilto Ago ov. 28, 1929) anton, and , of Coats- een married er 14th, rane, an ex: this part of er, Calif., on one was the indler, form- snile hockey l. McKenzie, r. GE, Mo- P. Foster, . Boutland, My RE FORCES scenes issues. deal, e. om of anized mpire, ciency. g. and ciency, render nd can tion of e field needs Nanton News VOLUME XXXVI, NO. 48 Behind the Headlines At Ottawa By DEAN WILSON In 866 of all departmental pub- licity or official disclosures by all Authoritative sources whose news emanates from) the Capital and which aims to keen the people of Canada informed about this nation's efforts in the present war, yet a careful and experienced ob- server along Parliament Hill knows that the spotlight has not always been directed -in the most im- portant places, nor on the most vital functions, though sometimes this attitude can be justified in times of war on account of reasons of state. Nevertheless, behind: the scenes along Parliament Hill it can he observed that there is general optimism in Canada s war prepar- ations, It is not due to any achievements by the armed forces of Canada, though these will be formidable factors when the, or- ganization will be fully completed, It is not due to mere sentiment created by patriotic fervaur, though the efforts of a united Canada will command respect on the international scene. It isdue to some practical reasons which do not often appear in the head- lines because these are effective means without being in any way spectacular copy for the pres. How many Canadians realize that this country s supply of a vitally strategic metal is proving a bad headache to the enemy and one of the main reasons why a great first class power is anxious to cement its traditional friendship and com- mercial ties during this war, even if it may mean that this great power, the United States, should haye- to. show its benevolent neut- rality by offering practical aid to the Allies right from the start of hostilities? Canada produces about 8 per cent of the world s output of nickel and the whole group of first class power together do not produce more than an infinitesimal portion of their requirements of this strategic metal. Why is this fact so important It is of momen- tous significance because nickel is used extensively int the manufac- ture of armaments in the same way as copper, zinc, lead, and steel. It is used as a very important alloy in varfous machin s for making armaments. Defence authorities have stated that nickel is essen- tial for efficient industrial and military operations. Nickel is used in large gun forgings, trucks, air- planes and in armor for battle- ships.-In fact, nickel is so much in demand that experts will not hesitate to say that. the political manoeuvres. of Soviet Russia against Finland can be traced to the desire of Joseph Stalin. to ob- tain Finland s deposits of this strategic metal in order to free Russia from dependence upon the British Empire for the metal. It is a mine located about thirty miles southwest of the Finnish port near Petsamo, an in-free harbour on the Arctic Ocean, and the designs of Russia on this source of nickel is one of the main reasons for the sensational head- lines on Soviet Russian-Finnish dis- putes. It is concrete example of the role which this metal plays in the World drama of today. Qf an estimated world pro- duction of nickel last year of, + 109,000 metric tons, Canada alone produces 95,559 metric tons of this total or about 88 per cent. The rest. of the world s nickel supply came from the and of New Caldenia, :'a gt; French) possession, which supplied. 6,004 metric tons, and small quantities. from. Ger- many, Norway, Soviet Russia, Burma, Japan, Southern Rhodesia, Finland, and the United States where it amounted to less. than 400 tons and where it has been pro- duced onlyas a by-product in the electric refining of copper. - When these facts are born in mind as. well as the amounts of. consumption each year under nor- mal circumstances by the first rate powers, such as United States at Teast 46,000 tons, Soviet Russia 20,000 -totis,.. United Kingdom 15,000. tons, or Germany. 14,000. tons, though each produces only an infinitesimal part of its require- ments, it should not be difficult i fal zi bs Fs if do his bit in this fight by sending in hia. contribution at the earliest possible date, 3 FUNERAL OF LATE JOHN G. WILSON There was a large attendance, which included many old-timers, at the funeral of the late John G: Wilson, held Saturday afternoon, November 18th, in the Parkland United church: MF. Wilson died suddenly at his home Thursday, November 16th, following a heart attack, A private service was held at his late residence on Saturday afternoon, followed by the public funeral service. The large edifice was taxed to capacity and many were gathered outside to pay their last respects to a citizen who had always been. a faithful worker for Parkland and Stavely communities and who was known: to be:a friend to all, At the time of his death he was a member of the board of the Parkland United church, a position he had held for years. The service was conducted by Rev. C. S. Pinder of the Nanton United church, assisted by Rev. J. R. Geeson of Okotoks, a former minister of Parkland and a per- sonal friend of the deceased. The choir of the Parkland Unite church led in the singing of two well-known hymns and also ren- dered an anthem. Interment took place in the Nanton cemetery, the pallbearers being A. Powe, H. F. Spencer, H. Hawk, T. H. Hager- man, Chas. Wickstrom and R. M. Broomfield. Funeral arrangements were in the hands of Fairbairn Bros. of Stavely and The Kelly Funeral Home of High River. The late Mr. Wilson-was born in Byron, Ont, and came to Parkland in Sept. 1905, filing homestted rights on the farm which he op- erated until the time of his death, He was married at Parkland on Dec. 1, 1909 to Miss Margaret Ethel Thompson who is left to mourn his death, along with three grown children, George (Lexie) Alexander, Dorcas Wilhelme and Jane Ethel. He was predeceased by two children and two sisters, There are also three brothers and four sist rs living, Norval of Los An- geles, Charles of Penticton, B. C., and Howard of Calgary; Mrs, Joseph Wannop of Scollard, Alta, Mrs. James Kilbourne of Komoka, Ont., Mrs. (Rev.) Stanley Hunt of Crossfield, Alta.,. and Miss Sadie Wilson of Calgary. for anyone to realize what these facts mean today when Canada, which produces at least 88 per cerit of the whole world s annual output, has complete control over the export of this strategically. vital metal, especially at a- time when there is a rapid and sharp rise in the consumption of nickel throughout. the whole world. Thus, sales of nickel to Germany have been stopped and they have been Mmited to other nations upon the advice or approval of Canadian d British experts of war strat- egy is a manoeuvre of tactical value that is not only not spec- tacular and without headline pub- licity but one which is not evalu ated properly by the man in the street in Canada, though it is ef- fective and it is of tremendous importance in the war efforts of the Allies. reer ren eran ences aerens ante ranemenemeanet CARD OF THANKS The Nanton Branch of the Red Cross Society takes this opportunity of thanking the Old Time dance committee, for their kindness in sponsoring the dance held on the 24th of Nov- ember, and also the public, which assisted in making it a success. The proceeds turned over to the organization totaled 97.47. yi Saree pe sesrnseirocenresran (Stace SENATOR RILEY HONORED ON 80th BIRTHDAY Open house was held at the home of Senator Riley of High River on the occasion of his 80th birthday last Sunday, All-members of the family, int cluding Mrvand Mrs, C. Riley, Olds; Mr. and Mrs. Neil Riley, Willow Creek; Mr. and Mrs. K. Riley, High River; Dan Riley, High River and George Riley of Calgary, were pre- sent. . During the afternoon and even- ing many old time. friends of the Senator s from the Nanton and High Riyer district came in to wish him many happy: returns. Senator Riley is one of the earli- est residents of the town of High River, having come west about 1888. His whole life has been link- ed with the west. He served in the North West Rebellion as dispatch rider and he was the first mayor of High River, served on the early school-boards, and has been a mem- ber of the Stock Growers associa- tion ever since it was formed. He was president of this. association for many years. Senator, Riley has been associated with every element of development in-High River and is its foremost citizen Albertan. Fall Moisture Report Compiled from 284 Precipitation Recording Stations by Searle Grain Co. The precipitation that has oc- lt;1 over the three prairie inces during the fall months of August, September .and Oct- ober, has averaged only 62 of the normal or longtime average. In Alberta the percentage has been 78, in Saskatchewan 48, and in Manitoba 80, The Searle Grain company fall moistire report shows, Investigation has shown-that the precipitation which falls during the months of August, September and October, or immediately fol- lowing the harvest and until the ground freezes, forms the foun- dation for the forthcoming crop, as this: precipitation nearly.all penetrates into the soil and is held there fast, available tobe drawn upon for the following crop. Investigation has also shown that a normal wheat crop of 1634 bushels tothe acre usually requires the full average amount of this fall reserve moisture. Z A-study of past records reveals the following: In Alberta, since the year 1898 (the-earliest date that yield figures are available) there have been 17 years where the fall rains have been less than normal; 6 of these years produced an aver- age or better than average crop, but 11 years produced less than an average crop. In Saskatchewan, since 1898, there have been 15 years with less than normal fall. precipitation; 4 of these years produced average crops, but 11 produced less. than average crops. In Manitoba, yield records go back to 1885, and during this period there have been 27 years. where less than normal precipi tation occurred in the fall; here 7 of the succeeding crops were aver- age or better than average, but 20 were less thgn average. It appears from this, then, that whenever less than normal pre- cipitation occurs in the fall, that the odds are definitely against an average crop being produced in the following year. E This year, however, the fall pre- cipitation, it will be observed, is not only less than normal, but con- siderably less than normal, particu- larly in Saskatchewan. The records reveal that in Alberta there have been only 4 years since 1898 when fall moisure was as low as it is this year, and of these 4 years in only 1 year was an average crop produced, and in 3 years the crops were considerably less than aver- a ge. In Saskatchewan, since 1885, when rainfall records were first kept (a'period of 54 years) there has been only one single year the crop year of 1929 when the fall moisture was as low as it is this year, That year, it will be remem- bered, produced a poor yield. Ih Manitoba, since 1885 there have been 15 years where the fail moigure was as low as it is this year; in 3 of these years better than normal crops were produced, but in 12 of the years considerably less than average yields were en- joyed. Tt will be observed, therefore, that the probabilities are against lan average crop being produced in Alberta and Manitoba: next year unless considerably. better than average rainfall occurs during the growing season, and as this report shows, these better than normal rains in the growing season, after a ary fall, have occurred in the past THE WORLD OF WHEAT By H. G . L. STRANGE Director, Research 'Depurtment, Searle Grain Co. Ltd. The drought consumes us, There on high The hills are parched, the streains are dry, The drought consumes us. Still I strive, And will not leave while I survive. (Chinese poem from the Shi King Collection of Confucius.) That drought in the large wheat areas of the world is a common experience is revealed by this ancient Chinese poem, the author Of which is unknown, but which was written certainly more than 2,000 years ago. The farmers in the southern areas of our Prairie Provinces hay Suffered Severely from a long serie: of bad drought years, Most of our farmers did not leave their land, but on the contrary they strived as long as they could survive, just as did that. ancient Chinese farmer poet. And this last year, their patience was rewarded, for normal rainfalls Once again came, bringing with them. bountiful harvests of gr forage crops and of high qui graii This experience his demonstrat- ed to the whole world, in a most dramatic fashion, the remarkable recuperative power of the soil and of the wheat plant, and most par- ticularly the recuperative power of the courageous farmer himself. Factors Affecting Price Following factors have tended to raise price: Embargo against wheat shipments to the lakehead has been lifted Winter wheat crop con- ditions in U.S. A, are still indicat- ed as the worst on record Great Britain is buying generous quan- tities of Canadian wheat Seane feports subsoil reserve moistire prairie provinces very poor Aus- tralian and Argentinean crop threshing less than expected. Following factors have tended to lower price: Canada, Australia and Roumania increise wheat surplus figures Much needed rains re- ceived in Russia Hungary ex- pects an exportable bean surplus of approximately 15 million 1b: Dominion Bureau of Statistics timate wheat crop for all Canada at 479,009,000 bushels. RED CROSS COLLECTIONS Results of the canvass for funds, being conducted by the Nanton branch of the Canadian Red Cross society, is very gratifying. To date collections handed in to the-treas- urer exceeded 840. in about one year in three. In Saskatchewan, however, the odds are quite high against a nor- mal crop being produced next year. This is a serious matter in itself, we venture to say, but when coupled with the news of the drought in the American winter wheat area, and of the less than average moisure reserves available for next year s spring wheat crop as though the drought, which will have an important effect on forth- coming crops, has been continent- al-wide. - Considering too, the less favor- able reports of harvesting yields in Australia, and in the Argentine, with some fears of possible stem rust. in the latter country, and taking into account also the sink- ings of vessels containing wheat, then it would appear that the present Canadian, U.S.A. and world wheat surplus may be found to be needed, sooner perhaps than many think. The details of the fall precipi- tation that has occurred in the various Crop Districts are as fol- lows: In. Alberta all crop districts show less than normal No. 3 being particularly bad with the excep- tion of No. 2; 12, 15, and 16, which have enjoyed better than normal rains. In Saskatchewan all crop dis tricts show less than normal, with Nos. 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9 being par- ticularly bad. In Manitoba crop districts 4, 5, 6 and 13 are better than normal, all the rest having had less than normal precipitation Searle Grain Company, Ltd. a It is not too late to protect your home from tuberculosis. Christmas Seals support an all year-round program for the con- trol of this dread disease. Be sure to buy your Christmas Seals today. in the United States, it would seem Ch ee ee IT S A LONG WAY TO TIPPERARY ? OLD TIMERS ELECT OFFICERS Frank Collicutt, noted rancher of the Crossfield district, was elected president of the Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Associa- tion when the 19th annual meeting was held in the Palliser Hotel Thursday afternoon of last week. L. F. Mayhood, Calgary, is first vice-president; Angus McDonald, second vice-president and T. J. S. Skinner, Calgary, third vice-presi- dent. Ven. Archdeacon J. W. Tims is the chaplain with Dr. LS. Mac- kid honorary physician, Harold W. Riley; Calgary, was re- elected secretary-treasurer. Members of the executive com- mittee for the year are Alfred P. McKay, Calgary; Percy G. Thomas, High River; P. Turner-Bone, Cal- gary; F. M. Graham, Calgary; Fred Pratt, Canmore; W. Cousins, Medi- cine Hat; Charles Jackson, Cal- gary; H. A. L. McNeil, Calgary; Ed- ward Shelley, Calgary; Alec Me- Tavish, Calgary; William Hinde, Shepard; Lochlin McKinnon, Cal- gary; Harty W. Bright, Macleod; Col. G. E. Saunders, Calgary; Wal- ter Birnie, Midnapore; RC. Thomas, Calgary; Harry B. Wilson, Calgary; Fred George, Calgary; and Frank Sibbald, Jumping Pound. oe G00D MARKETS FOR ALBERTA LIVESTOCK Alberta s livestock industry has enjoyed possibly the best fall markets in years. Prices have been steady and strong, export business good and home absorption on: th upward trend. Fine weather, too, has made a major contribution through saving feed, and range stock enters the ordinarily severe months in top shape. These factors, and th prospect of the healthy situation continuing well into the new year, have com- bined to make the past fall the best in a decade, with good re- munerative levels for everything, according to Dominion marketing officials, Hogs and cattle have brought particularly encouraging returns. Major reason for the cattle busines improvement is at- tributed to the trade treaties with the United States, whereby Cana- dian animals enter that country at reduced duty. a ANOTHER FEDERAL POLITICAL PARTY. Bvery federal seat in the Do- inion will be contested in the next general. election by caiidi- dates of the newly organized Con- sumers of Canada Party, T. H. El- liot, national leader has announced in Winnipeg. He added that the party is being organized in all 245 constituencies. Candidates will be announced within the next few weeks, Formerly president of the Mani- toba division of the New Democ- racy movement, led by Hon. W. D. Herridge, Mr. Elliot said the plat- form of the Consumers of Canada Party is not entirely new. The party advocates the platform of the Sound Money Economic Sys- tem Association which Mr. Elliot said was devised a number of years ago by Stuart Harris of Win- nipeg. The fight against tuberculosis has been victorious to date, but it is not yet won. Help finish the fight by purchasing and using NANTON, ALBERTA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1939 Sibecuiption Price: 2.00 per year; Foreign, 2.50 Nanton Legion Past Presidents Honored J. H. MolKenzie and A. MoHattic Presented With Wrist Watches. Honoring. two of their past: presi- dents who have recently left town, the members of the Nanton branch of the Canadian Legion, BES.L, and others of their friends in the community gathered at Keeley s hall on Saturday evening when John H. McKenzie of Macleod and Alex McHattie of the Royal Can- adian Ordnance Corps were pre- sented with Bulova wrist watches as) tokens of the esteem of their friends, and the evening was spent in a social gathering taking the form of a smoker. At the same time Mrs, McKenzie and Mrs. McHattie were entertain ed by the ladies at the home of Mr. and Mrs, G. H. Baker, when a pleasant sccial evening was en- joyed in songs and other amuse- ments. About twenty-five friends of the two guests of honor were present, and the evening took the form of a community party, in which all joined in providing the refreshments and in ,entertaining. The presentation to Messrs. Mc- Kenzie and McHattie was made by A.C. Maxwell, past president, and for a number of years secretary of local branch, serving as such under both of the past presidents. After the response by the guests of honor, the president, Jas. Suitor, called upon a number of those present for a few words, and upon others for songs or other con- tributions tothe program. Led by Mr, McHattie, the four members of the Active Service Force present, others being Privates Alex Duthie, Rus Weir, and a visitor, and the thoir leader rendered some of the new songs which have become popular during this war. Ample refreshments of meat and drink had been provided by the commit- tee in charge of arrangements. eee ee FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLS Nanton fire fighters received three calls during the past week. Friday, a grass fire, near G G. Coote s house, got out of control, but with the assistance of the fire department, it was extinguished before any damage resulted. A large straw-covered shed on the farm-of Edward Taylor, jurt east of Nanton, went up in flames last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Taylor was net at home when the fire broke out and neighbors, seeing the flames, callgd the Nanton fire bri- gade, By Ke time the fire fight- ers arrived ,the flames had gained so much headway that it was im- possible to save the shed. Nearby buildings were protected from burning, however. Loss. is placed at 150. An automobile, owned by C. A. Koch, caught fire on Tuesday morning, but small extinguishers smothered the flames. TREASURY BRANCHES DEFICIT : 62,692 Operation of provincial treasury branches showed a deficit of 62,- 692 up to March 31, last, according to the public accounts for the last fiscal-year just issued by the pro- vincial government. There are mas Seals. advance lines. This picture will British War Office Photo-Crown Copyright reserved Courtesy Canadian Pacific British Troops in France, equipped for any weather, moving up to the : SS tacts thousands of ex-service men throughout the country. some 30 branches in the province. of the last war to .
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Image 435 (1939-11-30), from microfilm reel 435, (CU1745472). Courtesy of Early Alberta Newspapers Collection, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.