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THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1958 i Entitled “The Slump in Base Bank: of Montreal |scctts ine review says that the Barring a major war, productive capacity of the major ‘base metals copper, lead, zine, nickle and al- uminum - should be able to meet any foreseeable increase in de- mand for some years to come, ac- cording to the Bank of Montreal’s Business Review for August, just issued. market reversal which began in March 1956 has been of major im- portance to Canada, for in that year, this country’s production of these metals amounted to almost $1 billion. More than three-quarters of the; , free world’s nickel is‘ mined in Can- ada; the proportions for copper, jJead and zine range bebween ten and 15 per cent; and about one- fifth of the free world’s output of aluminum is Canadian, the Bank of Montreal says. Friday, Saturday, August 29, 30 Audie Murphy — Walter Brennan in “DRUMS ACROSS THE RIVER” [color] Here is Audie back again in excellent outdoor action FAMILY x Sunday Midnight Preview August 31 double feature “THE DAY THE. WORLD ENDED” and “PHANTOM FROM 10,000 LEAGUES” Two scarey ones for you niteowlers. Olds Drive-In Theatre ADULT ee i —THE OLDS GAZETTE— In each case, most of the output is exported, largely to the U.S., the pank continues. Moreover, the de- velopment of new sources sup- ply has been one of the factors contributing to our post-war sperity, and has led to the establish ment of new settlements in hither- to wilderness areas. Tracing causes for the current l situation of “relative abundance”, the review recalls that immediately after the war these metals were in short supply. In 1949, there was a temporary surplus, except of nick- el, and prices of copper, lead and zine fell sharply. Then the demands of the Korean war and massive U.S. { and British stockpiling pushed | CHIT CHAT | by Bertie | When the rains came for the first time in| many weeks, we heard mo complaints. It felt s0 good on ones hair - and face. i You could almost feel the ex-/ peetaney of every flower, every | prices up quickly; new mines; {ree and the earth’s bare breast, | were opened up, exploration and | waiting to receive the life giving prospecting activities were inten-! drops. What. a relaxing feeling cified, and abandoned mines were | after weeks of hot, dry and dusty reworked. days. vat exquisite jana ne By 1955 world output had shown , Jie wrapped in a et under the an appreciable inoraase. In 1956, |eaves and drop off to sleep to the production continued to increase, patter of the cool rain on the roof. but, by, “an unfortunate coincid- A born farmer, we wondered if ence”, this was the year that strat-' the farmers with early crops would egie stockpiles were curtailed, and be disappointed, but it did not also the year when commercial de-| seem to be so. Early cro} had mand began to level out and later ‘mot filled properly and rain was! turm downward, the bank says. \all that could help the late crops Thus, for the first time since the and pastures. They too laid out a wwar, there is now “excess capacity” | welcome mat. n all five of the metals covered in Speaking of crops, local elevat- the Bank of Montreal review. prs have been preparing all sum- “From a worldwide point of mer for a bumper crop by renev- viey,” the bank says, “the main ating and enlarging. There is so hope for an improvement in the'much activity and confusion of metal markets lies in a renewed dumber, etc. about the tracks, we expansion of the American econ- save-developed a wait-see attitude, omy and, more particularly, in the | as to what will immerge from it volume of capital investment and all. the demand for consumer durable!, There is a wonderful crop of ‘crabapples in this district, some itive effects of a recove-! have more than they can possibly AUCTION SALE Favored with instructions, I will sell by Public Auction for H. BETCHER 3 Miles West and 3 Miles North of Sundre FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1958 Sale at 1:00 p.m. Sharp Lunch by W. IL Machinery — 1 Allis Chalmers W.F. 1950, on rubber, like new. 6 ft, Allis Chalmers Power Mower, Wagon and Rack, Frame and Buzz Saw, Dise Plow, Diamond Harrows, Grinders, Bolts Many more items too numerous to mention HAY — 660 Bales of Alfalfa; 1005 Bales of Clover & Timothy MISCELLANEOUS — Records, Crocks, Heater, Radios, Dishes Chesterfield, chair, Beds, Mattresses; Guitar, Gramaphone, HOUSEHOLD GOODS — Water Barrels, Forks, Shovels, Chains Boomers Pails Freezer, Separator, Brooder, Churn, Chaps and Spur, Utility Table, Garden Cultivator, Enamel Pails ete. TERMS — CASH : FRED K. PESKE, Auctioneer License No. 134 NICHOL JACKSON, Clerk, Phone 903, Sundre fy in the American economy, how- juse. We ever, “may be tempered by the le’ share them with so none will go vellin out that appears to be tak-'.to waste. | ing place in European demand,| Time has come: to look over the | which has been responsible me | nome plants and decide which to | much of the increase in world con-| repot for winter indoors. No choice sumption during the 1950’s” the: is quite complete without a fern Teview says. “ | go we have compiled a few notes on | “It is however possible that,' their care. through an active policy of re- FERNS search and promotion, new mark-|. One of our common house: plants ets may be developed for non-fer- js the “Fern”. Though their care rous metals, particularly aluminum | is simple many people who are and nickel. Indeed, it may fairly | fern lovers claim they are too dif- ‘be said that the use of these two, ficult to grow, nothing is further metals, and perhaps also of copper,|from the truth especially if we jias been deterred by their acute | choose the common varieties such scarcity throughout most of the|as the Asparagus, Asparagus post-war period. But it is apparent | (Sprengeri), or the well known that the fear of not being able to | Boston or Mother Spleenwort fern. obtain sufficient supplies of these Time was when no Parlor was metals need no longer be a factor|complete without an Asparagus in the selection of materials to be|fern as the central theme, or as used in , manufacturing or con-jwe say today, a “conversation struction,” the Bank of Montreal| piece”. Many people ask how to teview says. care for them. From experience —.— i end other poutees ve have gath- The average factory wage in en aitety notes on the. i” Canada at May 1, 1988, wat $60.98, | sometimes eiled Emerald Feather, compared to $64.96 one year previ-} though not a true fern, still by ously and $43.87 eight years previ-| the average housewife, is consider- ously. . . ed one. This plant needs plenty of —Quick Canadian Facts |.elbow room, It makes a lovely hanging lant with its epee of long, feathery branches. They grow very fast and like temperatures of 70 degrees and under. They do Dealer get fairly dry, then watered the ; arth with Blackleaf 40. Extra : weak solution, about 1 part to 50 . ¢ een Two applications saved ey, . ‘ e ant. ae What's your job? Road athe Boston fern, still very popu- Z ‘Tye : : lar, i larg : resniy, building, Earth moving, Oil Be wa rican’ Clete acc way Goes! scr aay, Field operations, Farming, see a ae 9 — have oer ee : Logging, .Highway mainten- dy moist, not sodden, never {et dry | Aah ance? Street Robbins Morrow OF perth etna to eave Fry cast oe . 2 er Spleenwort i: sh Ltd. has the machine you need plant with lacy edged leaves. Needs ; PARTS to make it more profitable. north light and plenty of water. . There is no nicer fern than the GENUINE CATERPILLAR PARTS AVAILABLE AS NEAR AS YOUR PHONE. YOUR PHONE IS OUR FRONT DOOR. of machinery and is ready with assistance information your equipment problems. | and You can ine SERVICE FAST —- EFFICIENT — IN THE FIELD OR IN THE SHOP facilities. CALGARY CENTRE ST. and 12th AVE. SOUTH PHONE AM 9.4598 RED DEER | 5218 GAETZ AVENUE PHONE 5678 LETHBRIDGE ~ 1274- 2nd AVENUE SOUTH PHONE FA 7-3866 Caterpillar and Crt are registered Trade Marks of Caterpillar Tractor Co. STREET ROBBINS MORROW Authorized Caterpillar S.R.M. is fully qualified and experienced in all types Robbins Morrow Ltd. to back up your purchase with genu- Caterpillar complete Caterpillar service STREET ROBBINS MORRO dhave tiny pink or white flowers, inconspicuous but very fragrant. ‘These do best in east of west win- dows. When watering, soak them well; then do not water until it ap- ‘proaches dryness, then soak again. We have found this plant cam be eut in the late fall or early winter. Put it in a cool basement, water very sparingly and by March bring to light, water often and you will’ 600n see green shoots again. . The Asparagus (Pl ) is us- di by florists in cut flowers. These do well in average room temper- atures, good light, but little di- ect sunlight. Soak, then allow to epproach dryness before watering again. We once had a fungi form on our lovely plumous fern, turn- ing the fongs yellow. Being inex- werienced and having no expert pdvice, we allowed the earth to LTD. iMaidenhair. It is seldom seen in! the average home because people | about their care. Som : say @ cool spot is needed while | ers say warmth is needed. There are certain kinds that are more, hardy than others. Tried one once : some gos ago and failed miser- | ably. Suppose I did not have the correct kind of green thumb. But, whatever your choice in ferns may be, you will find them a clean’ and interesting plant. i Until next week—I must away. : Firm Offers $2,000 Cash Fifty-three lucky prairie resid- ents over 16 - in ta, Saskat- chewan, Manitoba or the Peace River District - will receive a, cash bonus this fall - - as winners | of a Nitrogen contest sponsored ‘by the makers of Elephant Brand Fertilipers. The contest, designed especial- ly for farmers, has a first prize of $1,000 cash. Winners will be chosen by draw. 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