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BIIARLOTTETOZVN GUARDIAN

Morning Dally (Founded In 18871 Authorized as Second Class Mall. Pm 081w Department, Ottawa.

"gglflflll, 1m A, Burnett; Vice-President. WIII- Ii Burnett; Secy.-’1‘reas., G. M. Burnett; Milli)!‘ "l! Managing Director, J. B. Burnett; Arooclnbo Saloon.

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“The Strongest Memory is Wed/WI’ Till the Weakest Ink.‘

SATURDAY, NOVI-ihllilllf-lhrjvlllll; ‘ lianaila's Food Exports

Last spring the Prime Minister was able to state that in proportion to population, Canada has exported, to meet the needs of the world over the past few years, more food than any other nation. In terms of value alone, the per capita export of foodstuffs increased from $23.4 in‘l939 to $86.9 in I945.

Some idea of what this means is given in the latest release by the food information com- mittee of the Dominion Government. In wheat ‘alone, last year, with a relatively small crop, we exported to forty-three different coun- tries. In I946, in an effort to help relieve the world grain shortage, Canadian producers in- creased the acreage seeded to wheat to 25,- 900,000 acres, some 12 per cent more than in 1945, and the highest seeded acreage since 1940. The first official estimate of 1946 pra- duction was placed at 440,567,000 bushels which will be the highest since the 1942 record crop of 556,684,000 bushels.

Inspected slaughterings of hogs last year showed a 68 per cent increase over pre-war, while non-inspected slaughterings rose by 55 per cent. Comparable figures for cattle are 108 per cent and 41 per cent, respectively. Of the inspected slaughterings, approximately two out of three hogs and one out of four cattle were exported during 1945. Currently, exports for all meat are at the rate of approximately 35 per cent of production.

Peak hog production, paralleling the in- crease in supplies of coarse grains for livestock feed, was reached in 1944. Exports for that year amounted to 718,465,000 pounds. Since then there has been a considerable decline, coinci- dent with decreases in feed supplies and in- creased labour difficulties. The number of hogs an farms at December I, 1943, was estimated to be 9,473,000 but by June I, 1945, the hog popu- lation had fallen by more than one-third. Nev- 'ertheless, in 1945, exports amounted to 462,- 049,000 pounds, 157 per cent above the 1935-39 average of 179,630,000 pounds. _ __

Not until 1944 did beef figure significantly in Canadian exports. In that year the United Kingdom made its first beef agreement with Canada. The contract called for one hundred million pounds from January 1, 1944, to Decem- ber 31, 1945. However, the actual quantity shipped during this two-year period amounted to 348,500,000 pounds. In 1945 beef exports had risen from a pre-war yearly average of 10,899,- 000 to 212,150,000 pounds, an increase of 1847

per cent. Canned fish exports rose from 136,000,000

pounds in 1939 to 183,900,000 pounds in 1944,‘

an increase of_ 35 per cent. Over the some per- iod, exports of fresh, frozen and cured fish in- creased from 369,200,000 to 4211200900 pounds or 30 per cent.

Island producers do not need to be remind- ed that eggs and cheese are important to Can- ada's trade with the United Kingdom. The av- orage yearly export of eggs, both shell and powdered, rose from 7,223,000 dozen in the 1935- 39 period to 114,623,000 dozen in 1945, an in- crease of I487 per cent. Cheddar cheese ex- ports increased by 69 per cent from the 1935-39 yearly average of 79,700,000 pounds to 135,- 409,000 pounds in 1945.

Concentrated milks have likewise shown markedly increased production and in terms of milk solids content, exports expanded from an fig-ggfl u! spunod 090317911 yo aBoiaxo [nnuua to 35,791,000 pounds in 1945.

Selective Immigration

Look for immigrants to relieve specific shortages in specific occupations; leave large scale immigration alone for the present. This is the advice given the New Zealand govern- ment by a select committee of the House of Representatives, and upon‘ this advice, it is understood, the government intends to act.

The government's policy, it is reported, will be to look for men capable of managing coal mines and sawmills and for women who will make nurses and» domestic servants. Ne" Zealand, whose population is of almost pure British stock, will look first to Great Britain and then make a survey of European coun- tries.

New Zealand is adopting a selective im- migration policy-selective in two ways. The immigrants will be chosen with an eye on both their social and cuOllOmlC value. What the southern Dominion wants is people who will make good New Zoalanders and the parents of good New Zealandcrs and who will fit. im- mediately into the economy of the islands.

The policy, suggests the Vancouver Prov- ince, is a sensible and progressive onc—much more sensible and more progressive than Can- ada's policy, which is one of "wait and soo.” ly_ developing a policy now and working at it, oven‘ if it is not a very mxtonsivepolicy, New Zealand standsto got the cream of tho immi- grants offering. And there are immigrants of- ferl ‘in large numbers.

ero an millions of displaced persons in FINN-People of capacity and good stock, led-Canada could have her pick of these it she Wild, only sot about picking them. There are poopfo. in Great Britain, too, eager to find now Hill“ [the Dominion. The sailing of the '_ brought this circumstance to

fifty thousand lritons, gin their motion, man of them , others veterans thoot any lioown their wish to oeroo to

Canada. And, no doubt, there are others. The number is impressive, but by no means too large for us to handle. In the twelve years from 1903 to 1914, when Canada's industrial capo-i city was only a fraction of what it is today, we, averaged well over 150,000 immigrants a year! and in 1913 we absorbed over 400,000. We: could do this again, without any question, andi

— EDITORIAL NOTES -'-

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Not a single electric light bulb broken inl the City on Hallowe'en is a record to be proud! of. i - l

H. R. H. Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria, born this date 1767; after whom this province was named; was commander of forces at Halifax, and took active part in developing the military defence of the Maritime colonies.

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An Islander who has been in New York writes: "l take off my hat to the Canadian Gov- ernment for its price policy and control. l sup- pose many business men swear at it, but con-l sumers gasp in astonishment when they compare our situation with that of the Americans. It is practically impossible to live in New York-l

over $1.00 for a lb. of meat. and radios are cheap." It must be with a great deal of satisfaction that Islanders read of the appointment of a

ment for the handling of cases. A stitch in time still saves nine whether in the matter of clothes

sultation and advice as soon as suspicious symp-t toms appear may certainly save many from suf-l fering from the development of the scourge.

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hibitions, and her exhibitors also lead the way at the Amherst Winter Fair. We have not many talents in the way of natural resources, but we succeed in making much of what we have- which is in the cultivation of the produce of the land and sea. Hope Minister of Fish- eries Bridges will see to it that every possible encouragement is given the latter, for it has hitherto been the Cinderella of Maritime, and especially Island, industries. "Ir

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We yet may have a degree of "M.S." Master Stoker. As one of the steps to meet the pres- ent shortage of fuel in Britain, the Ministry of Education announces a scheme of training in the economic and efficient use of fuel for stakers, boiler house attendants, etc. Local education authorities are being asked to arrangc for suitable courses leading to professional qualifications for which examinations have been framed and syllabuses drawn up.

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Butchers in some U. S. cities may be selling steaks at $1 a pound, but a white leghorn roost- _-\r sold at auction in Peoria carried a price tag to crow about. Mr. J. Turner Mills of McNabb, lll., paid $105 for the purebred rooster, which weighed about five pounds, at an auction sponsored by the Illinois Poultry Im-

Agent's report: "Car shortages are beginning to become very serious. Coal and iron mines are havihg to curtail operations because of this shortage, and more industries will be affected shortly unless the situation improves." The as- sociation qualified its report by adding: "Nev- ertheless, the backlog of unfilled orders still ap- pears to be on the Jncrease. Employment is at a high level, and further increases in production volume are limited only by the shortage of basic materials and operating supplies. Retail sales are generally continuing at a high rate for the pre-holiday season. In the sense that there is a good demand, business generally may be said to be good. The picture, however, is clouded by general disappointment in produc- tion and the tendency to price inflation. There is much talk of a,coming ‘buyers’ market'." 1' ‘k ‘k i ’

Postmaster General ‘Bertrand announces a reduction in airmail postal service, the reduc- tion made possible by adoption of a new weight unit of one quarter of an ounce to replace the former half ounce unit. A qtiarter ounce air mail letter from Canada to the United King-

formerly. in force. ‘Rates on air mail within Canada or to Newfoundland remain at seven cents for the first ounce and five cents for each additional ounce. Letters to the United States will cost seven cents for the first ounce and five cents-instead of six cents—for each additional ounce. Other quarter ounce rates: Bermuda, West Indies, Brlish Guiana, Mexico, Cuba and Central and South America-IO cents; Hawaii 15 cents; Guam, Philippines, China-ZS cents; Africa—25 cents.

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This is not the only province where boot- log liquor is playing havoc. The Vancouver Sun says: The stories of wild-aIl-night parties held in students‘ homes while parents were absent during long week-ends came to light recently, bringing protest from school and --civic organ- jzations. From Vancouver’: underworld, the ro- ports said, liquor was purchased, some boot- leggors having an exclusive "high school" trade, selling a fiery, rod wine at bargain rotoo-SIJS for two 40-ouuce bottles. Evidencd concerning students in two schools-tho Kitsilano and Lord I ng-has been placed before Inspector William

acllonald of tho dry squad, by Iort Emory, parks board commission, and resident of Kitsll- one district. "Some of tho stories would make ‘Forovor Amber’ seem mild," he said. The ro- pom told of young under tlio influence

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benefit ourselves as well as the new-comers. 1

$1.10 a lb. for butter, $1.00 a dozen for eggsfi Of course, carsl

polio committee, and its selection of the famed, Dr. Acker as technical adviser in the arrange» l

or health, and with qualified medicos for con-l

The Island leads the way in Maritime Ex-l

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I dom or Europe will require 15 cents postag .. compared to the 30 cent, half ounce charge‘

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P6091: are not keeping oo runny oanarlw as they did some you; back which ls a pity, became “n. like some radio perfumers, they could sing. —-ll0l\dOn Free Press.

A Chives» wls maker gave the secret away that 500.009 women in US. are bald. And the wioinon, doubtless have been trying to keep It under their lint, -saskatoqn Star-Phoenix,

A doctor onyx moborcyollofs are not; so apt ho have pneumonia as other people Well, it’; more com. fortable to die in bed anyway _. Chethiun News.

A surgeon declares that tn cor. taln cases llfllf the brain can be removed without making irtuohl difference to the patient. And we all know other cases where the Whole brain could be removed with- out malklng any difference. —Strat- ford Beacon-Herald.

floating mlhCS are stlll to-klng a Haste toll qt lived though the was has been over for months. Tho fate of 38 men on two British de- stroyers should be a. warning to viaa-ld diplomats that the waters of stetecraft are likewise not. yeti ifroe to postwar explosives. —Wlnd- nor Star. ,

We wish to Join those protest- (ing against rievvPy-ooiiied words; [we pBfllClllflftV dislike the several ;hideous "burgers" which have be- come popular in ricent. ypara. The “hamburger” came of honest par- entage but there is noalilng to ex- (use the illegitimate "cheeseburg- er" and "nutburger". Arid now some ‘Western U.S restaurants are ad- vertising “buffalc-burgers" which is enough to make anyone regret that conservationists went to the trouble of saving the bison from extinc- tio. —Kiiigston Whig-Standard.

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The newspaper story of the mig- ration of a. faintly of twelve from rural Quebec to a small industrial community tn Nor-i Hampshire gives cause for thought on several phases of the problem they ate endeavor- lng to solve. It appears that this Jamtly had endeavored to make a

living on a. small forty-acre rm in the north country ‘They are seeking now an opportunity to bet- ter themselves whore lndistrlol em- ployment Ls offered. Those who contend that farm prices are too low-that they arc not in parity with the costs c1 production -wtll no doubt find in this situation an argument for piwe increases And y those who argue for" wider industrial activity, wlth pruzs ctlve tariffs when necessary will po‘rit a more] to support their contention. —Flnanc- lal Times.

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When mention is made of the territory north or the 53rd parallel most people thick of a barren lend of rook and xrub conifers. There are however rcrrlle valleys in the north, particularly in the vlelntty of The Pas, which are Ideal for fanning and where forming has keen succeseifuily pracuced for 25 years. While the growing season s short. the long hot. bummer days speed crops to maturity and it. has been demonstrated that grains ripen sufficiently early to permit them being garnered before the fall valns and snuws. The reason more

provement Association. The rooster will be has not. been heard of this Purl: o! d f ' _ the country as s fanning area. is use or breeding spuliposfs s- the difficulty eyperlierced by the _ , _ _ settlers 1n marketing their ,pro-

The Notional Association of Purchasing duce. This year l‘; is estimated shot

a crop qt almost 10C.000'bisohelo mostly barley and oats has been ttaril-Lsled in ‘ltc Carrot volley and tihe country between the Carrot and The Pas rivers. Most of this ir-rlll be shipped to the le/kehead but the cost of stripping wtl-l be high because there ls no Broil! cfcviitor within hauling distance» Winnipeg Ttibiirie.

There are indications that the familiar big red barns on Amer- ica's farms have already pissed the heyday of their usefulness. The Division of Farm Buildings of t-he United States Department of Aztl- culture is increasing the number cf its research picjects iii co-opera- tion with the experiment stations ln various states. Alurriiinrm. steel and flrepcoofed plywood and other wood products will 500B be avail- able. Fleld Clllin’; of hay has tn- crcascd greatly end reviulrcd only a small fraction ct the space for storage; more and more farmers are putting up green grass as atlase lizstead qf curing ii for hay. Glass- ltned silos are bring tufted. Insul- ation will be used to Increase pro- tection of deity and poultry pro- ‘ ducts tn the 001d months Farmers

storey fireproof bums divided into sections. Some cxuer" estimate that farm construction may total $2,- 0001100000 a your for the next l0 years. Ifarmers have a backlog of savings and are interested in new buildings. When production catches up with demand in the not distant future, efficiency will be the key- note to profl‘s It looks as tf the old red born will give way to modem engineering. ~Ncw York Tliaea.

It muss hove been o bit startling to hls hearers when Alexander Bprunt, Jr., tn o lectur nsor- ed by the Mcllwrallh Ornithological Club, asserted that. without wild life on this continent the people would be facing starvation within seven years. Mr. Sptuni woo referr- ing to the birds and other forms o! natural wild life who ore out silent. and " Wis-iii“ ' ‘ partners tn the ‘some of lite, Agri- culture, oo this sprakor points out tic-operation. The delicate balance of nature, whtea man so often and so d dhtnrrbs lo o vttol thing and one with which we coa- ' not oololy trifle On thlo plntlet men h o tenant oud not on owner. ~30 hoo o place vnruong the other creatures. mix-they have m rtelllo too we dllrosrod w; ore lfioly to suffer n unea-

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w: one an. neurons i Ilsa-I was pleased to reed ln your Editorial Notes your pro- nouncement on mission work as follown-"No one should be ignor- ant of the necessity and blessings of missionary endeavours. for over the weekend. all churches, Cath- ollc and Protestant, emphasized thorn." l Yea! Most church goers believe with the head that missionary. work has some value, and give a the cause. But St. Paul says, “with the heart man belteveth." etc. We all agree that the primary purpose of missions is to bring the knoivlfldge and love of God to those who sit In darkness. But we notice that or a bye product. and a result, “the blind lee, the lame walk, the leper: ere cleansed." Missionary enthusiasm springs from a ihank- ful heart. a desire to pass along o good thing, as well as a love for God and neighbor. I urn. Sir. etc. J. A. MacKENZlE,

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ll; to a common practice t0 blame the government for the ro- cont deterioration. But the gov- ernment ls not wholly to blame. Leglllltloll under democratic tu- stltutlons to, or should be, a re- flection of the collective mind. When Internal and external pres- sure becomes strong enough to destroy the prohibition act the pro- hibition act will be destroyed

Someone sold the other day that the reason why the Government does not; repeal the Prohibition Act and enact some form of govern- ment control is the fear of public opinion, I don't. think so. I doubt If there ls enough genuine Public sentiment left in the province to veto the most outrageous form of Government Control that the brew- ers, and distiller: and llquo/i‘ In- tereste could devise. Once we ad- mlt that the sale of liquor or I beverage lo a lealilmflle and a de- slrable way to produce revenue the lest prop tn support of sobriety has been removed. The slump In morals and 1n manners In a cam- murilty or is country where a crav- ing for alcohol becomes an obses- sion tr one of the moot alarming phenomena of this modern s88.

Mam ll o strange anlmul- 0f H11 the products of nationality tie ls the most irrational. His morality ls of a very uneven texture. To hls vices he clings with lrrestlblo energy. In hls endeavors to cinn- Inate the germs of disease from

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‘Sassy Stomach: Relieved

Every person who to trou- bled with goo in the stomach and hovrelo should get o bottle of Dr. Evans’ Stomach Mixture ond oce how gatek- ly lt will relleve all distrau- lng symptom

Dr. Evans‘ Stomach Mk- turo taken ~ot meal time, not only prevents all bod effects from goo, but it promotes the functional activity of the stomach. assists digestion and Improves the appetite.

Dr. Evans’ Stomach Mix- ture is sold only at. the Two Macs at 85a per bottle.

IALLIN nnovno l ~ i I The loom are fallen now, 1115'!“ ls w . For Nature planned o‘ time for them‘ to fall; 81o also planned tho time for sop to crawl Tho lengah and breadth of every fibrous cell. And tn her plan the leaves will not rebel Aobocktosorththeyomwtho volley wall; Theplon lassfotflcmbistfore- atoll The woodmntrs thrust that sounds on early knell. Olhktno huatcmnn axes troetni spring Whoa leaflets are as flowered buds 5° Win18. And watch the deatth of each ro- voltlng limb! But men will force issues wttih l evnyt-Me. And kill the ahootl before their