APRIL 12. 1952

Newfoundland Survey

At the request of a number of our members and for the informa- iion of our readers we are publish mg a copy of a letter to the Hon. Eugene Cullen written by f.. P. Mcfaaac, following a. visit to New- faundiand by Messrs. Mcisaec. wright. and German. This letter very briefly analyses the tuation as seen at that time in r spect to Newfoundland meat trade. and a public killing plant.

June 2nd. 1950 Hon. Eugene Cullen Minister of Industry ds Natural Re- sources Charlottetown, P.l.I.

Dear sir-

! have been asked by Mr. Wood- row Wheatley. and others inter- ested in the much discussed pro- ject of a Custom Killing and Cool- ing Plant for livestock in Charlotte- town. to state the stand of the Federation.

You may recall that we ex- pressed our opinion in this respect in the Annual Brief presented to the Government last March. Since that time I have visited Newfound- land in a delegation from the Prov- ince. we have looked into this meat question particularly and find that the st. John's market could absorb six to seven hundred quarters of chilled dressed beef from the Province weekly.

There are other markets in the nearby provinces that could also be served. providing arrangement.-,. could be made for refrigerated boat service from Charlottetown to st John's and perhaps Sydney. at regular intervals.

The saving in freight between the costs of shipping live cattle and dressed beef is significant, also the offal which is wasted under present slaughtering conditions in Newfoundland, could be utilized to great advantage here.

The rail grading and inspection of this beef would be a guarantee of quauty and would safeguard distributors in cu-auming centres. If we are to compete with other provinces in the marketing of eggs, butter. cheese. canned meats and other such products it appears that a custom killing arrangement for livestock and refrigerated boat service, that would facilitate the boat service of these pnoducts, is most essential.

However. at the present time we have not made a survey of the feasibility of operating such a plant. We also feel that some definite control should be maintained over the operation of such a plant so that it will always function in the best interests of our farm pro- ducers.

We are very anxious that some- thing be done in the very near fut- ure to provide this service and would be very pleased to assist in any way possible with the or- ganisation of it.

Yours very truly 3 L. P. Mclseu:

Render unto Caesar

The recent Federal budget. like most past budgets, is one of mixed blusings. some tax payers will pay more. Purchasers of cigarettes and sutombiles will definitely benefit.

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taxation reven was concerned. Housewives w no doubt approve the removal from the category of luxuries the power washing mach- ine. We always found it difficult to regard Monday's weshday opera- tion as a, frlvolity and the necess- ary machine as a luxury.

Housewives may now go about their Monday business unhamper- ed by the nccessity of rendering tribute to Caesar for the pleasure oi producing that cleanliness which ranks next to the highest of an human attributes.

Uneasy Hog

since the 11th of March. changes in hog prices and premium sland- ards have followed one another with I rapidity which must cer- tainly be confusing to the hog pro- ducer. Non payment of premiums on hogs under 150 lbs, the payment of premiums on hogs over the stand- ard weights and finally the pay- ment of basic prices for these same weights has been more than a little for both producer and handler:

It is important to bear in mind that April 19th is the final date for further payment of premiums on heavy hogs. A very nice bonus should be on its way to farmers who sold heavy hogs after the new premium standards went into effect. In some cases this bonus could amount to more than 810.00.

For the two weeks previous to April ath, Moncton and ChI.iIOt.le- town hog prices have been out of line with Montreal quotations and for no apparent good reason. except- the desire of Maritime packers to protect themselves against lower returns on a surplus which might never materialize. The fact that prices have been adjusted ul'JW3l'd5 in relation to Montreal levels in- dicate that for the two weeks in question Maritime hog producers took an unjustified loss.

As adjustments seem to be fashionable in the 1-log Infii-IBI-l'Jh one more adjustment would appear to be in order at the moment.

Grass Silage

Down through the history of agriculture there has from time to time been developuiuits which stand out as significant and which have produced effects of far reach- ing consequence. For example the invention of the steel mould board for the plough and the knotfer for the grain binder were revolution- ary. on Prince Edward ilsiand around 1900 the uevelopment of Cheese Factories and before the first Great War the Fox Industry. followed by the seed potato indus- try, all resulted in great changes. 1951 has, we think. turned the spotlight on a development which can be equally. if not more im- portant, than the three already mentioned. We refer, to mainly of silage out of grasses and ciovers. and predict that within the next few years the cattle industry, both dairy and beef will receive an im- petus that will be startlint.

The cattle population will in- crease, profits will be enhanced. the soil will be improved and the co- onomy of the province placed on it much sounder basis. It is dangerous to prophesy. but for the record we are taking the chance.

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Warble Fly Campaign

There is still ample time to strike a deadly blow at the destructive warble pest. and communities are urged to act promptly in an organ- ized effort to have this important job done. Bend the orders to Box 99, or call at our office for sup- plies.

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CROP PROSPECTS

The mean temperature during March 1952 was 27.9” 17.: this is only a degree and one half above a 43 year average and would in- dicate a normal spring season. Meteorological and crop data gath- ered a quarter of a century ago by the writer established that the average mean temperature 26.8" F. was very generally followed by average spring conditions and nor- mal crops on Prince Edwarti Is- land. Should the mean tempera- ture for March be three or more degrees above the average mean. an early spring could be expected and reduced yields from most. of the general farm crops.

When the mean temperature for March was three or more degrees below the average mean then a late spring might be expected and farm crops much above average. There.are two indications that the spring of 1952 might be a little earlier than the data given would suggest: The past wlnte was mild: the lowest temperature was ten-below zero once in December, there were only nine dates when the thermometer reached zero or went below zero. There has been a heavy blanket of snow on the fields most of the winter and there was very little frost in the ground at the end of March. The absence of ice along the North Shore of the Island. as recently reported, also may indicate an earlier spring season.

The total snowfall during the past winter was 13011. inches. 'l'his has been exceeded during several

previous winters. The hepvieat snowfall recorded came in the winter of 1933-34, when over 183 inches fell. During the first win- fer that the R. A. F. was at the Charlottetown Airport. over 56 in- chea of snow fell during January 1941. This year. the January snow- fall was fillxi inches, with 40 in- chea in February, and 2'.!'a in March.

Weather Forecasting

There has been a great im- provement in weather forecasting.

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since the second World War. in the Maritime Provinces. Many of, our farmers and fishermen are making good use of these improved services. The 24-hour forecasts probably meet the requirements of the fishermen more than they benefit our farmers.

During the planting season the farmers rcquire information con- cerning the coming of a wet per- iod. and also approximate the time when the rain will come. as far ahead as it can be secured. so that they can complete the pre- paration of the land, and seed de- finite arcas before rain. Without this information, they may con- tinue preparing a much larger area than they can get seeded be- fore the rain. so that a consider- able Part of their preparation would have to be done all over again.

A further improvement in secur- ing essentlal weather data for Prince Edward Island is being considered. we are told. We have recommended for years that there should be a weather station for West Prince, and another forEast- ern Kings County. These lie in different climatic areas from those served by our present weather stations, and weather forecasts have to be adjusted by the people in these areas to meet their local needs. Many have not taken the trouble to note the lag in the ar-

the times given in the forecasts; or it may be that the storms ar- rive several hours before the fore- cast states they are due.

our people are becoming more weather conscious and by seeding a few hoursi earlier, they may be able to gain one or more days in their spring seeding operations.

Farm Crops

Early reports so far indicate that clover and alfalfa have wintered well, and that new meadows are promising. The danger of heaving by frost is not. over, but up to the present the clover plants have not been lifted by frost. As soon as the meadows and pastures are firm enough to carry equipment. without injury. they will benefit greatly by being rolled. on old pastures where the droppings were not scattered before winter, in scrape of a lever harrow with the teeth tilted back, or some good stiff brush drawn over the pasture to scatter the old manure drop- pings, will provc vcry beneficial. The early seeding of cereals. once the land is ready, has al- ways given the best returns in this Province. Early sown wheat is not injured by a late frost, and a snowfall after it is up usually proves quite beneficial, as it in- duces stooiing. Oats may be sown almost as early as wheat. but bar- ley sown later usually gives excel- lent. yields in this Province.

Moisture Conditions

The mild weather about the rniddie of January melted much of the snow that had previously fallen. During the last week in March. and up to the present time, the snow has melted rapid-

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ly, and with almost all of the frost out of the ground, there has been very little runoff, and almost all of the melted snow has soaked into the ground. The precipitation for the winter months was over 17 inches, or five inches more than the previous winter.

The 1952 season is starting with very much more reserve moisture than avera e. and very much more than the cgrly spring of 1951. The growing season of 1951, however, more than made up for the early deficiency of moisture, as 20.66 in- ches of rain fell from May first till the last of August, which was eight inches more than a 40-year average for these months.

This heavy precipitation made seeding, haymaking and early harvest very difficult, and caused considerable deterioration in the quality of hay and grain, but gave the Province its greatest all round .crop for many years. With a nor- mai rainfall during the growing season, all crops should do well during the coming summer: but every effort. should be made to conserve moisture by early plant- ing end the use of contour work for all hoed crops.

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Fur imports from Communist

Russia to the United States were sharply reduced in January this year because of the government embargo on seven types of fun produced in Russia.

January fur imports from that country were as compared with import figures in December. 1951, of 31,853,000 and 32,869,000 in November, 1951.

Misleading ads are held the cause of declining salon in Buf- falo, N. Y. An old-line furrier commenting on this says: "Spec- tacular and circus type advertis- ing not backed by true value has the public completely confused and is killing the business for the ma- jority of retailers. True. the stores that are using this type of advertising are doing business but everyone else is suffering and in the long run the fur business as a whole will be hurt." Another retailer commenting. states "The average consumer no longer re- gards the average furrler reliable. Unfair and unethical advertising is the reason. Shoppers misled by one ad immediately conclude that all furriers are operating in the same manner. This type of advertising is not confined to the newspapers but similar policies are being used over radio sta- tions. It is only the best known dealers whose advertising has been tested through the years that have held the confidence nf the public."

The House of Representatives at Washington approved a bill last week to pay 517.840 to a New England fax farmer because low flying military aircraft frightened the foxes into killing their young. In a previous Congress a similar

private claims bill was enacted to-

provide for a government pay- ment to a fox farmer in Alaska. However, the House judiciary com- mittee has not managed to win House approval for another bill- io pay approximately 555,000 to Henry J. Kreuger, an Illinois mink rancher. Mr. Kreuger con- tended that he suffered losses af- ter poultry waste treated with hormones had been fed to his minke on the recommendation; of the Department of Agriculture. Commenting on the above, we re- member where (I fur farmer in Nova Scotla made a claim for losses incurred because of a low flying plane over his ranch. It was thrown out by Chief Justice llsley.

Last week standard ranch mink sold well at the New York Auc-

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You get greater fuel economy with a john” Deere. The cyclonic-fuel-intake engine assures better combustion, increased efficiency. In ad- dition. ihejohn Deere has more built-in weight. Heavy engine and transmission parts are lo- cated well toward the rear to provide better traction and prevent loss of power and fuel through excessive wheel slippage.

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tion Companyfs vendue. The of- fering was from the Great Lakes Mink Association and described as an ordinary to poor collection. Males were reported to be 5 per cent above the recent market. le- maies up to 5 to 7 V2 per cent. Eighty per cent of the better mer- chandise in the first section was sold. The other sections contain- ing the poorer qualify goods did not sell as well but did attract fairly good activity. The top price was 329 for males and 516 for females. The quantity sold was a surprise to most mink men who did not feel that much goods would change hands. As it turned out well over half of the

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approximate 1ao,ooo etanddrd Ikins offered on two sales have been taken by the trade. Once again foreign buying wee fevident. Buy- ers for continental firms have been taking on mink skins Intely, considering them good buys.

While one section of the United States such as Buffalo area mon- iloned above. finds the going hard in the fur stores, other part: are geitinlt good results. In Dallas, Texas. the trade today in fashion II towards smaller furs and current Iayaway buying her. contributed to greatly Increased sales volume in Dallas department and specialty stores. Increases from as high as 30 to 60 per cent since January were reported by furriers in a statewide survey ro- cenily. Best sellers this year .9..- mouton and mink. Few other fun have seen as much activity. Oddly enough moufon costs meas- uring 32 to 38 inches in IPngIIi have found great favor at 340!) ro- tail. They are primarily sought by young high school, college and

career women who prefer them from muskrat because of their queliiy and price. This is the

seen for a great while. A few years back it was being acivi-rim ed and promoted very cxlonsiw-ly and one Canadian firm believing that it would be a big seller In Canada was badly hit by its slump in sales.

A small and ordinary collection of various mutation mink pelts attracted good interest at the New York Auction Company's asle- last: week. Eighty per cent of dressed pastels were sold at prices up to 543. Sixty per cent of the 900 Aleuiians were sold at a 545.50 top. 95 per cent of the 730 whites were said up to 568 BINI 400 Sapphlres were all sold. reach- ing S10. Platinums including Slew- art. and Breath of Spring worn. in good demand and 90 per cent. sold. Regulars reached 33". Breath of spring 345.