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M, Gib- mntreal. * sorton the political and cultural The Nanton News VOLUME XXXVI, NO. 23 Behind the Headlines At Ottawa By Dean Wilson Why has Canada adopted a sus- picious and reluctant attitude to- wards the admission of refugees in face of the fact that it is known along Parliament Hill that this) country must accept sconer or, lat- er a proportionate share of the re- sponsibility which will fall on the whole British Commonwealth of Nations if and when there will be; oisture, but in regard to other a peaceful adjustment of world, problems resulting from vast overpopulated territories. or from political or raviul persecution, es- pecially if it is remembered that the British fiag files over 25 per cent of the land of this globe? May Why has Canada adopted a hostile attitude towards all refugees when it is known along Parliament Hill that a loyal and patriotic serv- ice can be rendered to the Mother- lund in her efforts tu ease the in- ternational tension or to remove the main causes of strife on the European continent by accepting a fair share of the number of vic- tims of economic ills, or racial, re- ligious and political persecution 7 Both questions are asked by the man in the street throughout Can- ada and both can be answered by the simple statement that the pub- lic opinion in this country has been misled by faulty information spread around by sensational head- lines or press stories, with-a sum- mation disclosing that the hostili- ty is founded on two main causes. One cause is the desire of Can- adians to increase the population of this land by British stock as far as this can be sccomplished, but it has been shown guite con- clusively in this;column last week that this is impossible under the present conditions since power pol- itics of our time demands that all the manpower shall remain in the British Isles, if Britain is to re- main a first-class power. The other cause of hostility is based on eco- nomics, with the opinion. prevail- ing in many.sections of the country that the admission of these refu- gees would bring an increase or aggravation of economic troubles. This is false since the kind of ref- or the number that would be brought to this country cannot fail not to disturb the economic welfare and structure of. Canada, In fact, it is certain that they would bring many improvements and benefits. In the first. place, the history of such selected movements of. mass- es favors the encouragement of such immigration. When the Span- ish refugees were driven to the Netherlands in 1492, they were re- sponsible for the foundation of the Colonial Empire of Holland; when the French Hugenots were forced to leave their native land and seek shelter elsewhere, they brought with them many fine arts of France to England and some of the Americar colonies; when the Pil- grim Fathers were compelled to leave their country and they ar- rived on Plymouth Rock in 1628, they brouht influences of a good life of the whole continent; when the British Empire Loyalists came to Canada after. the outbreak of tho American Revolution, they laid the foundations of a new Canada. In the Motherland, there is scarce- ly any, great industry that was not either created or improved by. the wave of immigrants that were ab- sorbed into the stream of life of the nation from the time of the Norman invasion. They changed the English commercial system of primitive natural economy to mcd- ern forms of exchange; they were bankers and money-lenders; they founded many features of the fiscal and administrative systems; they founded the fine art of delicate weaving of fabrics; they develofed the cloth trade, with its dyeing and fulling; they established the woollen trade; they worked to cre- ate a modern coinage atthe Mint they improved the art of brew- ing; they improved many agricul- tural actions, including the intro- duction of many new vegetables, garden products, root crops, the use of special manures, the culti- vation of artificial grasses, and new methods for treating the soil. In the second place, wherever these refugees have been admitted during the past five years they have become economic assets snd not Habilities, justifying their in- clusion in the economic stiucture of the land. For instance, in Hol- land a recent survey disclosed that 3,000 German emigres had set up new businesses employing over 12,- 000 Hollanders. In 1933 Holland imported 77,000 vacuum cleaners mainly from Germany, but in face of the increased demand is only 25,000 since refugees have NANTON, ALBERTA, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1939 gt; Subscription Price: 2.00 per year; Foreign, 2.50 PROVINCIAL CROP REPORT Compiled By Department of Agri- culture for Period Ending May 29th, i a Crop cdnditions in Alberta have improved remarkably during the past two weeks. With a key note of optimism, all correspondents report conditions very much bet- ter, not only with respect to factors as well. High winds which swept the crops and caused wide- spread soil drifting during the early part of May were followed by a period of general rain and showery weather that commenced 18th. This precipitation brought relief to crops suffering from drought, winds and. drifting soil, and in, some areas the rain arrived just in time to relieve critical situation, while the entire province benefitted to a great ex- tent. Unfortunately, these rains were limited in the Lloydminster and Rockyford districts, and while conditions are not serious in these areas, general rains would be most welcome. - Damage to crops from wind has not been extensive or of a perma- nent nature, mainly because of the recent rains, While some crop was severely injured, the actual acreage to be reseeded is small. Most crops have progressed to such an extent that further wind damage is un- likely. The live stock and dairy in us- tries have benefitted materially from the recent spell of wet weather, Pastures are now making excellent progress and the condi- tion of live stock, even in the Peace River ares, has shown marked im- if, Satisfactory conditions also prevail in other phases of ag- riculture. Grasshoppers have hatched rap- idly and a vigorous campaign for their control is under way. Cut- worm injury has been checked by recent rainsD spite the. general tone of optimism which prevades this report, it must be. realized that the recent precipitation has been inadequate to provide reserv- es of subsoil moisture and crop prospects are therefore still de- pendent on seasonal precipitation. Field Crops It is estimated that the acreage sown to wheat is approximately 5 per cent higher than that sown in 1988. Some districts. report a de- crease, but for the province as a whole, a larger acreage of wheat appears to be in the ground. Oat seedings are somewhat lower, be- ing estimated at about 96 per cent of last years crop, while bar- ley: acreage is expected to show an increase of 1 to 2 per cent over 1988, * Virtually all. wheat is now sown. Timely rains revived the wind damaged fields and reseeding is therfore limited to isolated cases. Most coarse grains are seeded, al- though in some districts sowing of coarse grains was delayed await- ing moisture, Growth is satisfac- spending Dutch money in employ- ing Dutch workmen. Similarly, the Dutch are now buying wo- men s and children s clothes from foreign sources to the extent of only 6.7 million florines a year, whereas six years ago they spent abroad 19.7 millions, and the dif- ference is being used to create these articles in Holland, The same story can be related about hats, hoes, surgical instruments, ma- chinery of various kinds and cos- metic articles, all of which are now being made by Dutch labor owing to the activities of refu- gees. There is no doubt that Hol- land has been repaid for her gen- lerous attitude towards these ref- mgees. In England, Sir Samuel Hoare told the House of Commons that 11,000 admitted in Britain have set up new industries which are now employing more than 15,- 000 British workers. Until quite recently, Leipzig, Germany, was the fur center of the world, but now the fur trade concentrates in London dus to the activities of the refugees. In Northern Ireland, ref- jugees have created a new industry of making knitted goods which were formerly one of Vienna's most important trades. Likewise, Australia has sought refugees in an eager manner so that they'can bring new trade to that country, allowing more than 15,000 refu- gees in the next three years be- cause they have found that these people are an economic asset, bringing trade secrets of German, Austrian and Czechoslovakian in- dustries, Crop Gondiions Excelent Heavy Rains of Past Week Cover Whole of Nanton District During the pest week the weath- er has been. ideal for crops. Re- ports of precipitation vary from 1 inches to 2 inches, in differ ent parts of the district, but the whole of the Nanton area received a real soaking rain, which on top of the moisture that had already fallen, has done much towards, building up reserves of this. very necessary element which we have been so short of the past few years. Excepting for damage from grasshoppers, which are reported to have been dormant during the cold, rainy days of the past week and slight wire worm damage, crop conditions now appear to be ex- cellent. The rather cool weather made the plants develop good root systems, and the recently received moisture will now cause very rapid growth. FISH AND. GAME ASS N FORMED 4.0, Hicbert Elected President at Meeting Held Following a Suc- ccasful Pest Hunt The Nanton Fish and Game as- acciation was organized last Wed- nesday evening, following the crow and magpie hunt and the smoker, Provided by the losing team. Officers of the newly formed or- ganization are: G. H. Legler, bon- oraty president; J. C. Hiebert, ident; R. Miller, vice-presi- t; Re V. Hallett, secretary- treasurer; J, D. Hayden, chair- man, game animal section; P. O. Loree, chairman, game bird sec- tion; J. TL Foster, chairman, song: bird section; Trond Berger, chair- man, game fish section; H. C. Arm- strong, chairman, gun club sec- tion. Grow and Magpio Shoot Under the leadership of J. C. Hiebert and RY. Hallett, cap- tains, the local sportsmen organ- THE WORLD OF WHEAT By H. . L. Strange Director, Research Department, Searle Grain Oo, Ltd. The time for summerfallowing, that most essential operation of Western agriculture, is with us again. Summerfallowing is an ancient practice, In most countries it is practiced only to destroy weeds, for weeds are undoubtedly most effective means of depriving the soil of precious moisture, and so of causing a heavy loss in crop yield. In Western Canada, however, sum- merfallowing is usually done for an even more important reason, which is to conserve an extra year s sup- ply of moisture, and so to gain a better assurance of a crop the fol- lowing year. rains in our Prairie Provinces fall as a rule early in June. The earlier, therefore, that summerfallowing can be done, obviously the more Records reveal that the best P THREE-ACT PLAY WELL RECEIVED Nanton High School Dramatics Class Prosents Comedy paddy, the Next Best Thing, a three-act comedy presented by the Nanton High School Dramatics Class, in the Elkland hall last Fri- day evening, was very well receiv- ed by the large crowd in attend- ance. Under the able direction of Miss Edna McVeety assisted by Mise A. B. Daley, all members of the cast gave commendable per- formances, The title role of Paddy Adair, and her sister, Eileen Adair, were very naturally portrayed by Misses Margaret Waddell and Marion Blackburn, respectively. Principal E. DeBow acted as chair- man. Following the final act, H. G. Loree, on behalf of the cast, made resentations to the director and her assistant. The cast of characters was as follows: General Adair, Tom Greig; Paddy Adair, Margaret Waddell; Owing to the dry spring, ranch- ized very successful crow and ers do not anticipate very heavy jie. hunt, on Wednesday after- crop of hay, as it appears that noon of last week. About sixty this crop must have a great deal took part in the hunt of mofsture early in the spring in which was very successful. When order to produce a heavy stand. the final count was made, it was) moisture will be conserved, Marion Blackburn; ot ourae carly ualtivation Jack O'Hare, Glen Garbutt; Micky, wrens that less weeds will grow. Gordon Elliot; Miss O'Hara, Marg- Ploughing, unfortunately, while aret Stapley; Miss Mary O'Hsre, i Jean Wallace; Laurence Blake, it Kills weeds, is a great dissipator : ks, However, the recent rains will found that Mr. Hallett s side hed /of moisture, Wherever it is pos- Ea De. Davy Adair, along in first class shape. There had been little snow during the winter and some of the southern exposures had not turned a green tinge this spring, but now all of this will be changed. NANTON HOSPITAL CLOSED Dr. H. McKenzie closed the Nan- ton hospital last Thursday, June Ist. W. J. Ellison, of Parkland, who was a patient, was moved by am- bulance to Calgary, and Nurse Bourne was engaged as special nurse until Tuesday of this week. The hospital was opened by the late Dr. W. H- Keen in:1927, and had operated continuously until this month. A tory, some grain being six inches in height, and stooling is well devel- oped. The dry spring period has established a strong root system that will make use of subsequent rainfall more effectively. It is un- likely that further damage will occur from wind, as crops are now high enough to protect the surface soil. Insect damage is limited. Grass- hoppers have been active, but no serious losses have been reported. The distribution of poison bait is being carried on from 53 points. Cutworms that were causing alarm have been checked by the recent rains. Z . Live Stock a Improved pastures, due to re- cent rains throughout the province, were becoming alarmed concerning feed supplies, Stock is now in good condition, even in the Peace River block where feed was very scarce last winter. Prices haye become somewhat stronger after the drop which occurred when the second quarterly quota to the United States was filled. Light andmedi- um cattle are particularly in good demand. The general situation in the cattle industry is good and prospects are promising. t District Reports Lethbridge, Macleod, Cardston Rains varying from one to two inches received oyer all sections. Growth conditions are ideal for next ten days with respect to moisture. No soil drifting since last report. All seeding is com- pleted except for few odd fields of oats and barley, Growth is excel- lent. Some wheat stooling, and crops are tall enough to- prevent wind erosion. Pastures are recover- ing nicely after the drought, and alfalfa crops: good. Poison bait be- ing used: liberally and no damage from insects reported. Live stock are in good condition. Little move- ment until United States quota re- opens, There is a slight increase in dairy production, Poultry is in good condition with increase in turkeys anticipated. Beet thinning has commenced. Irrigation is pro- ceeding. Rain was especially time- ly for beet growers. Nanton, Vulcan, Claresholm Good rains last week were receiv- ed. Temperature has been about normal. No further wind damage has occurred, Seeding. is completed and growth is vigorous. Wind-dam- aged crops making good recovery. General crop conditions are from forage crops are doing very well It would be no surprise if these disclosures bring, about a more favorable attitude towards refu- started this industry in Helland, gees. At least, Parliament Hill) cannot ignore these facts, since the rains. Some cutworm and wire worm damage has been re- ported. Active campaign on grass- hoppers under way. No damage of good to excellent. Pastures : serious nature to date. thin; monte SS ee 5 province on behalf of his company. have relieved live stock men who Pp quired in what we think of as the points, while Mr. Hiebert s team only of the summerfallow, either fas very. close, having just two with the one way disc, or. the paints less. The losing side acted a8 hosts to the winners at a smok- er in the evening. FARMERS TURN TO NEWER METHODS Power Equipment Lowers Cost OF Production With wheat seeding completed and the rains. general throughout the west, the setting is one of) great promise for 1939 , said John Martin of the Executive Staff cf Massey-Harris Company, Toronto, who was in Nanton one day last week, while on a trip through the Phe great rains, he said, have duckfoot cultivator, should be done, for this method will con- serve more moisture than plough- ing. If, however, a field is infested with well-rooted perennials, then the plough may have to be used, bat in general ploughing should be avoided if at all possible. Factors Affecting Price Following factors have tended to raise price: Greece. purchases Argentine wheat Decrease in 1939 Italian spring wheat acreage Ex- pect reduced wheat acreage in Ar- * gentina German wheat condition reported to be irregular Storms damage Italian vineyards and on ee Canadian Gold Clause eT t : Following factors have tended gladdened the hearts of the West and came just in time to remove the growing fear of threatening danger to the young crop. Disturbed minds, as a result of the uncertainty regarding grain prices, have had a retarding effect on general implement sales, but the striking feature of this year s business so far is the remarkable manner in which tractor and pow- er machine sales are holding up. The explanation, Mr. Martin says, js easy to understand, when one realizes that at the continuing law prices for grain the farmer is forced to consider and turn to the most economical way of perform- ing his work. The lower cost of operating present day high com- ression tractors opens up awider field for them, and , he added the recent reduction in the price has, of course, given extra impetus to to lower price: Floating stocks of wheat and flour enlarging rapidly Stocks of wheat and rye in Germany reported to be double that of last year Good general rains relieve dryness in Argentina Threshing begins in the US.A. 1939 Algerian wheat and barley estimates larger than 1938 De- crease in Oriental wheat purchas- es Condition Canadian wheat crop approximately normal, NOVEL PARTY Yast Saturday, the U.F.W.A: held a party at the home of Mrs. HLS. Sears, instead of holding their regular meeting. There were forty- three women present, each contrib- 9* uting to the lunch, which was served on card tables at one Grclock. After the dishes were sales. lwashed the guests sgain found No one travelling through the farm lands can but be impressed with the advantages of the latest power. equipment now available their places at the tables, to take part in the entertainment so clev- erly planned by the committee and centered around. the letters to the farmer, and its assistance U.F.W.A. For the letter U in helping him get his costs down to where he can profitably pro- duce his crops in view of present prices. In an interview the other day, J. S Duncan, vice-president and general manager of Massey-Harris Company, quoting figures to prove his point, made the statement that A wheat farmer can equip today , with the approved modern equip- ment for over twenty-five per cent Jess than he could have dene ten years ago in 1929, and the newer equipment ents the cost of opera tions by fifty to sixty per cent. Battling through the difficult years, handicapped just, as the farmer himself has been, the im- plement industry has been devot- ing its ability and energy to de- veloping machines to enable the; farmer lo master the problem of lowering his: production costs, and it has made available vastly im- proved machines in the one-way disc seeder and small combine, which call for lower investment in machinery and greatly reduced op- erating xpenses over those re- good old days of 1929. Sixty Degree Angles It is interesting to watch water, freeze. When solidifying, delicate, needles of ice will be observed shooting out over the surface and forming six-pointed stars or little six-sided figures. These ice crys- tals, if observed in freeaing water in any part of the world, are al- ways found to form angles of just 60 degrees with each other. each teble was given squares of red, white and blue crepe paper and instructd to make a Union Jack. Two tables out of six suc- ceeded in combining the colors correctly. F was a fashion show. The groups at esch table dressed one of their number in newspapers. The fashion parade which follow- ed was a riot; W was a guessing contest of the pictures of famous women. A was the initial letter fang the pasture on the range won, with a total store of 668;sible, therefore, surface cultivation 7T stanley; Lord Sellaby, Roy Pestell; Doreen Blake, Mary Me- Rae; Webb, Jean McLeod; Mrs. Putter, Marion Presley; Ticket tak- er, porter, Gordon Ellio SCHOOL BOARD Accounts Paid Special Meeting Called for Saturday, June 17 Accounts, amounting to 456.42, were examined, and payment authorized, at the regular meet- ing of the board of the Nanton Consolidated school district, lest Saturday. It was decided to hold a special meeting on Saturday eve- ning, June 17. The meeting was at- tended by. J. -M.--Glendenninz chairman; Trustees Wennop, Loree, Carr, Scott and White, PRECIPITATION REPORT The rains which have fallen from April Ist) to May 28th, inclusive, combined with the precipitation which occurred during the months of August, September and October last, and all weighted for wheat acreage, indicates that the mois- ture condition for, the three prairie provinces, as a unit, is now 96 of the longtime average or normal, as compared with 95 a week ago and 96 at this time last year. The simflar total moisture con- dition for Alberta is now 92 of normal, as compared with 90 : last week, and 100 at this time 4 ar AZO. For Saskatchewan the similar condition is now 106 2s compared with 105 last week, and 95 at this time a year ago. In Manitoba the similar condi- tion is now 66 as compared with 65 a week ago, and 88 at this time last year. Tt will be seen ttat on the av- erage a slight improvement has taken place since last week. In detail, however, some areas have improved during the week, and other areas have gone back. Searle Grain Company, Ltd. WOOD, TEXTILES, IRON EMPLOYING OVER 100,000 Reviewing all Canadian manu- facturing industries, the latest re- port from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics shows that only three of every word in a telegram of) ovide employment for. more than ten words or more: The tab making the highest score won the prize and a box of candy. Thanks to the entertainment committee, the party was a huge success, hundred thousand workers, These are the wood and paper in- dustry, employing 1323974; the textile industry employing 114 966; and fron and its produc with 107,203. The same three in- Use your head and, in propor- dustries also lead all others in tion: you will get ahead. salaries.and wages paid. Bargains Bargains Bargains For Better Selection and Better Service SHOP EARLY Only More Days Left in ARMSTRONGS SALE SALE ENDS SAT. JUNE 17
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