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Is this money being spent in the right manner since these expenditures involve heavy sacrifices.on the part of the Canadian people in a .period of economic stress? These are very serious questions that are being asked anxiously not only along Parliament Hill but by the man in the street in every rural commun- ity throughout Canada, In order to answer the first question it must be stated that many of the headlines or stories in the press of Canada and else- where have created false or erron- eous impressions in the public mind because they have failed to explain the backbone of the whole subject, this being done either ac- cidentally or deliberately, Until 1985 every government throughout the world had no specific plans for rearmament, except Italy, Ger- many. and Japan, Canada was no exception to this general rule of civilized nations or non-aggressive powers. In fact, until 1935 the various Governments in power in this nation reduced continually all expenditures for defence estimates with the costs of defence for one fiscal year being cut down more than 45 per cent. However, after 1935 the whole world began to re- arm rapidly and Canada followed the universal trend, spending 95,- 388,192 on defence between 1935 and 1989 exclusive of the amount allowed for the current year, which is over 60,000,000, made up of 23,775,565 for air services, 8,500,000 for naval services, 20,- 775,600 for militia services, and a number of other items. It must.be admitted that the. to- tal amount which Canada is spend- ing for her national security is far lower proportionately than that being spent by any other nation which has a similar inventory of assets to protect against dangers. This fact was proven conclusively. in this column last week by offer- ing comparative study of the amounts being spent by the lead- ing nations of the world. But at this point another important ques- tion arises. Is it certain that the amount of money which Canada is spending for the purposes of national defence will be able to provide the proper or adequate means of protection? In other words, is the right method being followed? The answer is yes, and this is the opinion of the best in- formed sources slong Parliament Hill. In order to protect Canada from any and all dangers, external or internal, defence experts state that four services are essential namely, an air force, a naval force, land force, and the civil popul: tion must play a role, especially in the production of materials for Canada s defence, with these four services being mentioned in their priority or importance. The air force is the first line of defence in Canada, All serious de- ficiencies in the organization caus- ed by the general disarmament of the past are being corrected rapid- ly, In the past three years, ex- penditures for the air force were comprised in the fund of 25,203,- 609 allowed for this purpose, but in 1939 the sum of 29,775,563 is being spent as compared with 11,- 686,517 for 1938, which illustrates the extent of the expansion. The Minister of National Defence has estimated that the force will con- sist of 745 officers and 6,514 men as a peace time establishment, and this will involve a strength of 527 aircraft of which 12 will be re- quired for active operations in squadrons and 215 for training. The duties of this Canadian air force will be air action in defence of all the points of national im- portance from air attacks, in con- fonction with ground anti-aircraft defences and observer corps; in ction with sea forces, the air force will reconnoitre coastal regions, focal sea areas and vicin- itles; operating alone or in co-op- eration with the land and sea forces, the air force will seek to destroy all hostile surface craft, aircraft or land force raiders; the air force will do air observation work for coast defence artillery, The second line of defence is the land force and not only has the militia vote shown an increase over last: year s estimates by a sum of 4,048,580 but a strong effort is being made to supplement the 68,- 000 men of all ranks in this arm of the forces by a shadow army which can be summoned within a reasonable time in the event of a Director, Research THE WORLD PROVINCIAL GF WHEAT; CROP REPORT Compiled by the Department of Agriculture for Period Ending partment, July 24 Searle Grain Co., Ltd. ; By H. G. L. Strange REGULATIONS 5,000-Bushel Wheat Limitation Rules Governing Delivery Are WMEAT MARNGING JR WHEAT GLB TANUAL FELD DY Interesting Addresses Heard and Purebred Stook Viewed The Armistice, which concluded bitter hostilities in the late Great War, came into effect at 11 AM., on November 11th, 1918, but it was not until July 12th, 1919, just twenty years. ago, that the war officially ended, for on that date, end not until that date, did the During the past two weeks the prospects for a heavy ctop have suffered a decline due to the ex- tremely. hot, -dry weather, which has prevailed throughout most of the province, Only in the Peace River district and in the area north west of Edmonton has there Made Public Nanton Junior Wheat Club held Regulations governing the mar- their annual field day at the farm. keting of wheat through the Can- home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. ada wheat board for the crop year Scott last Wednesday afternoon (1989, especially the 6,000-bushel' with ideal surroundings and per- limitation of deliveries, were is- fect weather. Some 250 people Allied Nations lift. the blockade been an improvement in conditions. against Germany, and it is record- Crops made such strong vigorous ed that on July 12th, 1919, a num- growth in June and early July that ber of ships containing cotton, they have made especially heavy food-stuffs and other materials, demands on moisture reserves dur- for the first time since 1917, left ing the past two weeks of above the United States ports for Ger- normal temperatures. Where mois- many, , ture was limited, some damage has Now, exactly twenty years, there resulted, mainly in the appearance is. talk of war, of possible block- of white caps and over most of ades, and of the curtailment of the province rains are needed to supplies of foodstuffs and of raw prevent further deterioration. For- materials to European Nations, tunately, a good many local show- just as it all was prior to July, ers have occurred which are very 1919, twenty years ago. beneficial. The Allied Soldiers who won the Conditions in all other branches great Victory and Peace im 1918, of agriculture are satisfactory. and who, moreover, won also the Any deterioration in pastures has respect and friendship of defeated not as yet been reflected in the nations, will no doubt wonder what the politicians of the world have been doing during the last twenty years to bring the world once again back exactly to the same sad and. distressing state , that existed during the war years. Where is the great Victory and Peace we won twenty years ago, old soldiers might ask? Factors Affecting Prices Following factors have tended to raise price:- Britain to increase reserve wheat stocks substantially Crop prospects in Tunis below earlier expectations Rust low- rs Bulgarian wheat outlook Ger- many-and Italy make barter agree- ment for Roumanian wheat Bel- gian mills must maintain reserve of foreign whest Record sugar production in-Teiwan.. - Following factors have tended to lower price:- Heavy rainstorms benefit Argentine crops materially Continuation of trouble at Tient- sin prevents further flour sales to the Orient Tendency to raise wheat: estimates in Hungary Har- vesting under way in Western Canada Active pressure of sub- sidized wheat Expect large crops-of apples and plums in, Den- mark. ; po eee te MAY INVESTIGATE ALTA.-ALASKA ROUTE . The United States government will be asked to consider extend- jing the reference of the B.C.-Al- clude an investigation of the feas- ibility, of running, the highway through Alberta, Prime, Minister Mackenzie King announced in Ot- tawa on Wednesday of last week. Request for an investigation of the possibility of linking Alberta with the proposed highway came from this province, according to the Ottawa announcement. The proposed highway to tink Alberta cities with the Yukon and Alaska. hus been urged by differ- pe ent Alberta organizations for some jee national emergency. In other words, Canada s land force should not be judged by the official figures since it can be raised much higher within short noties, preb- ably reaching a minimum figure of 11,694,000 on the basis that about 15.4 per cent of the popula- tion can be mobilized which is the average used in tke last World War. The third line of defence is the naval service which has been in- creased by 75 per cent in its per- sonnel within the lest three years and the figure should be abcut 7,000 men of all ranks by the end of 1989, The present naval strength Is six destroyers, one achooner, seven minesweepers, and Royal Canadian Naval Voluntes Reserve, and the Fishermen's. Re- serve. The third line of defence is the civil population and a survey of 12,000 Canadian firms has shown that this nation can supply most of the materials needed for Cen- ads s defence, including aircraft, ammunition, etc, with the ad- ditional remark that more than two-thirds of the sum actually provided in the last three years for general military stores has been or will be spent in this country. It is believed along Parliament Hill that Canada is prepared adequate- Sly for any or all emergencies, far better prepared than most people in this country seem to realize. aska highway commission to in- to live stock or dairy industries. Poultry is in good condition. The secretion of honey has been very heavy during the past two weeks. No serious-damage from hail or other causes has been reported, Field Crops Wheat is practically all headed and in the south the stubbled-in crop is turning rapidly. There is a good length of straw and heads are promising, although additional moisture must be received if the grain is to fill well. The earlier heavy growth has taxed moisture reserves to the maximum during the period of high temperatures. Cooler weather or further rains are needed to alleviate these condi- tions. Coarse grains are standing up well. In many districts they are fully headed and promise high yields. There have been no reports of a serious nature regarding damage. Grasshoppers are still present in some districts, but they are not a serious menace at the present time. Live Stook ' Live stock is in good shape in all districts as a result of the favourable pasture and feed con- ditions. The recent hot weather has impaired the -growth of pas- tures but this has not been reflect- ed in any decline in the condition of the stock. Grass fed cattle are making rapid gains and promise be in deal shape by marketing time. Dairying The dairy industry has not suf- fered as yet from the deteriora- tion reported in pasture condi- tions, but continuation of dry weather will undoubtedly decrease the flow of milk. Poultry Poultry continues in a strong position and young birds are mak- ing good gains. There continues to an excess of underfinished , birds on the markets. Apiculture Nectar secretion has been very heavy during most of the last two weeks. The flora are in good con- dition and should continue to yield for some days yet on the first crop. Though rain has interfered with the colonies gathering activi- ties, large daily gains (20 pounds) have been registered. Extracting is in progress in southern Alberta. Division Reports Macleod, Lethbridge, Cardston Hot weather accompanied by drying winds has contributed to the depletion of the soil moisture by the growing crop to such an ex- tent that damage to the crop is expected if rain is not received very soon. The wheat crop on stubble land has already been damaged and rain is needed to properly fill the stands on sum- merfallow. Fall wheat and rye are ripening rapidly. The condition of coarse grains is generally satis- proceeded rapidly and the first cutting of alfalfa is now in the stack, Pastures have become dry during the last two weeks but damage from other sources than drought is negligible. The beet crop is two weeks later than us- ual but is making satisfactory progress under irrigation. Nanton, Vulcan, Claresholm Crops have generally come through the last two weeks without dam- age fromthe heat and dry weath- er. Early sown wheat is well headed and stands are suffictently thick for a high yield if rain is received in the near future, Late sown crops have suffered from factory. Haying operations have Under the Wheat Board Act, each farmer or, group of farm- ere operating as a unit, may de- liver 5,000 bushels of wheat to the board. The initial price will be.70 cents a bushel, basis No. 1 Northern, Fort (William, Employees and dependents of farmers are not grower-producers and are barred from delivering wlieat to the boad, but sons ot farmers, operating land for their parents, may participate under a lease-agreement system. Ponalties Provided The farmers will be required t. obtain permits for marketing their grain and: penalties are provided for breach of regulations, a fine not exceeding 100 or imprison- ment for a period not exceeding one month, In addition to buying from the grower, the board may buy from landlords, vendors, mortgagees or others entitled by contract or op: eration of law to wheat grown by someone else. Wheat Marketing Where there is a mortgage on a farm and the owner-grower sells to the board 3,000 bushels of wheat grown on that farm, then the mortgagee can sell to the board only 2,000 bushels grown on that farm, Y Where in such circumstances there is a landlord or a vendor as well as. mortgagee, total sales of tee landlord-or-vendor and mort- gagee can only be 2,000 bushels. Where a mortgagee receives 2,000 bushels of wheat grown on each of 10 farms and in each case the owner-grower sells 3,000 bush- els or less to the board, the board may buy the whole 20,000 bushels from. such mortgagee. Where land is leased, the ten- ant farmer and landlord will be treated in the same manner, res- pectively, as the owner-grower and mortgagee. Same Treatment If two farmers farm in partner- ship and each is entitled to a share Of the crop and neither is depend- ent or employee of the other, each is a producer of his share of the crop and will be treated in the same manner as a grower-producer. Tf one man has title to several farms and leases one or more to sons or other dependents, the board will buy wheat from such lessors or lessees to the same ex- tent that they will buy wheat from any other lessors or lessees. If one man has title to several farms operated by sons, for in- stance, whether heads of fami.ies or jnot, each son must have a lease or agreement of the land he oper- ates from his father entitling him to wheat grown by him thereon, if the board is to buy such wheat from the son, or if the board is to buy more than 5,000 bushels from all such farms combined. ; Each person actually engaged in production of wheat on establish- ed community farms will be treat- ed in the same manner as a grow- er-producer in illustrations above. The community may sell in place of any or all of such actual pro- ducers but name of the actual producer and of the community must appear on the permit. If it would increase quantity of wheat which the board might buy, no mortgage, lease, agreement, transfer or other document what- ev r made or entered into after the first day of May, 1999, would be recognized, except in circum- stances showing to the satisfac tion of the board it was not de- signed. to increase amount of wheat to be purchased, or where such documents were approved by the board. heat and some white tips are present on fields that were; stubbled-in. Very slight insect and hail damage is reported, Pas- tures and forage crops are good and haying operations are well ad- vanced, sued from the head office of the' Were present, The Nanton club board in Winnipeg Friday. jentertained the High River wheat club, combining the'r field days into one. H. L Montgomery, :presi- dent of the Nanton District Board of Trade, which sponsors the Nan- ton club for this year, acted as chairman for the afternoon. Phil- ip McPherson, Jr. president of the Nanton club, his pleas- ure.in having the High River boys present. Addresses Frank Fraser, president of the High River club then addressed the meeting on behalf of his club and expressed his pleasure at be- ing there and his joy at being o club member. B. F. Whitbread, district agriculturalist, addressed the boys and instructed them in roguing their plots. He showed gamples of different varieties of wheat, explaining to them the ne- ceenity of roguing all plots to in- eure purity and help standing in club. Ri H. Painter, Dominion en- tomologist, of Lethbridge, address- ed the gathering on saw-fly. con- trol, Mr, Painter stated brome grass seeded on road sides and head lands would serve as a trap for these pests, and in his opinion should be doen at once in this com- munity to save future trouble from these pests. The leader of Nanton club for this year, W. H. Resd, was called upon by the chairman to address the boys. He spoke words of en- ouragement for what the boys had done so fer, and-advised them farther on what they had to do to over more quickly, so it would too much time from other the farm, Geo. McIrvine, done much for the grain 283 apt club of High River, then address- ed the meeting. D. H. Galbraith, honorary presi- dent of Nanton Club was called upon and spoke in his usual elo- quent manner. S The next speaker was J. S. Black, president of High River ag- ricultural society, sponsors this year of High River wheat club and which has been of great aid to the boys, helping them with finances from time to time and offering substantial prizes to boys of high- est standing in the club. Mr, Black stated that he was very happy to authorize checks to be issued for such a good cause, . S. Henderson, field superin- tendent for the U.G.G, sponsors of oat clubs in the province, was Present and spoke a few words to the boys stating that they were in a splendid work and that he wish- d them every success and that his company was interested in keep- ing up the standard of wheat in the province. G. G. Coote, director of Alberta Wheat Pool for this district, rep- resenting Alberta Pool, sponsors of junior wheat clubs in the prov- ince, addressed the meeting, ex- plaining objects and aims of the Pool in sponsoring this movement and encouraged boys to carry on the same splendid way they are going till such a time the farm- era control their own business. The roll of the two clubs was then called by each club s president, each boy answering to his name when called. Only two boys from each club were absent. This wound up the grain club's program, To round out a field day, the meeting listened to a very interesting address from S. A. Freeborn of Dominion livestock branch, on breeding of hogs, es- pecially winter pigs. The crowd then went with Mr. Freeborn to the pig pen and looked at some splendid hogs of Mr. Scott s, Mr. Freeborn pointing out good and bad points of the hogs for bene- fit of present and fature hog (Continued on Page Two) HARVEST OF WHEAT STARTED . M. Lougheed Commenced Cutting On Tuesday; Heavy Stand Weather has continued warm and dry and grain is ripening very rapidly. C. M. Lougheed. commen- ced cutting wheat Tuesday morn- ing. This field was sown on April 8th to Red Bobs wheat number 22. acre. Catting will not be general until the middle of next week, The very warm weather has ripened some Monday, and Tuesday light frost was reported from several points. Tt was not considered hard enough to do damage to grain crops, only tender vines and potatoes showing the effects of the drop in tem- perat combines this year than ever be- fore, and there is no doubt that both the combine and barge meth- od will be used extensively during the present harvest. YEAR'S WHEAT. SHIPMENTS ee Soe 1,000,000 Bushels of Produced in Nanton District In 1938-39 Crop Year Wheat shipments from Nanton, for the crop year, which ended July Bist, totalled 960,000 bushels. No coarse grains were shipped. All cats and barley produced in the district were used for feed and seed. This would indicate that there were well over 1,000,000 bushels of wheat produced in the Nanton district last year, for feed and seed had to be provided for, im addition to the shipments, It is estimated that there were about 40,000 acres seeded to wheat in this district, This would in- dicate that the average for the dis- trict was 25 bushels to the acre, which is s very high average for any given area, Nearly all of the wheat shipped graded either num- ber one hard or number one northern. Stock Shipments by Rail Stock shipments by rail for the past twelve months were: Cattle, 130 cars; hogs, 30 cars; horses, 10 cars; sheep, 4 cars, This by no means represents the total amount of livestock that have been shipped from this area, for dur- ing the past few years the large percentage of hogs, sheep and cattle, which go to the Calgary yards, are hauled in by truncks. WILLOW CREEK TEST FOR OIL Arrangements are being com pleted for a test well on Willow Creek in township 13, range 3, about 27 miles due south of Turn- er Valley, by the Oilwell - Drilling Company. Limited and. other local terests. a A block of 2260 acres hag been secured from the Willow Creek Ex- ploration and Royalty Companies of Vancouver who have spent about 10,000 in geological investi- gation of the district. A recent report by Hi M. B. Inglis of Vancouver, who selected the site for the test, indicates a much less complicated condition than is found in the foot- hills and, on the crest of the struc- tare it is expected that the Pal- neozoic limestone will be reached at a depth of 3500 feet. Standard tools will be used to start with and provision made to switch to rotary tools at a Inter date should this prove desirable. A tentative deal for the derrick rig irons and drilling equipment, has been negotiated with the Ker- Msc Company, and the Mar Jer, Oil: Company is also substantially interested in the test. The weather turned colder on
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