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DECEMBER 22. 1950

A Feature For Every Friday

Among The Farmers I

Federation of Agriculture News

Ferns surpluses

one of the biggest problems that Agriculture has'to face is that of surplusefin any or all farm pro- ducts. Farmers have always be- lieved in producing abundantly. but while at surplus may be an advantage to the consumer. it is ddfinltely bed for the former, due to the consequent lowering of prices.

The many factors involved in farm production make it difficult for agriculture to produce exactly the right amount required. Organ- ised agriculture has never ad- vocated the intentional curtailing of production to insure high prices. but possibly in the future. unless

I farmer is insured against loss

y reason of , ducing an abund- ance such curtailment may become necessary either through lessened production or the withholding of suipluses from the market. -

Agricultural Conference

The recent Dominion Provincial Agricultural Conference held at

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The new COMMUNITY MARKET at North Rustico is now open for business. Here are a few Specials for

your Christmas shopping.

rovnmv We have a large stock of best quality birds for your

Christmas dinner.

GEESE, lb. .50 CHICKEN, lb- .55 FOWL, lb. .40 GROCERIES

v 250 Count

Ly” Vane? ORANGES, 2 doz. .. 65c PEAS.-?tm5 29” LARD . . . . 25c Ay1mer's Tomato s ORTENING 33c JUICE, 2 tins 25c g.hAPEtS, lg Lt;.n.g.... 35c Citron PEEL 20: C Warz al ..

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Mixed PEEL, 18c ,I:u0;gga,,ey " ” Glazed CHERRIES, 33c Toys, 12 lb. 29c

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The rest demand for these erfection ” favorites lures production to the inn- ii. To avoid disappointment arrange for holiday delivery :ith your Perfection dealer

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Turkey; 2nd prize, -so hurry, each coupon will be a chance for one of the prizes listed below. Drawing takes place

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ICE CREAM NEW YULE BRICK

Fruit Pudding Ice Cream contslning the same s ices. fruits and nuts as the usual Christmas Pudding. cen ered with a Bell of Strawberry Sherbet. Pretty as Christ-

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Ottawa during early December had up for discussion the follow- ing producer problems.

(1) The serious inequality in prices existing between various branches of the dairy industry. The suggestion that a National Conference would be held to con- sider the problems was made.

(2) The plight of the potato in- dustry in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island and the necessity for assistance to the growers received considerable at- tention.

(3) The effect of the margarine decision by the Privy Council in relation to other acts respecting agricultural legislation in this country.

(4) The large surplus of frozen wheat in the prairies and the con- sequent reduction of income to growers.

(5) The possibility of the can- cellatlon of the Freight Assistance Policy for feed grains. A statement by Hon. Mr. Gardiner that those interested should make emphatic representations on the matter.

(6) The question of opening the American market for hogs and pork products on which there was some difference of opinion.

(7) The possibility that dealers in eggs in some areas were not passing the benefit of price sup- port on to the producers.

Farm Machine ;

Between 1238 and 1948 Canad- ian farmers spent 740 million dol- lars on machinery and equipment In 1946 the average expenditure per farm in Canada for new machinery was 350.00. In 1948 it had risen to S?.37.00 The foregoing figures indicate the importance of agriculture to the manufacturing interests in Canada and their de- pendence and that of their work- ers on a high level of purchasing power among our farmers.

Legislation For The Farmer

During the last fifteen years a number of Federal Acts have been passedlby the House of Commons with a view to assisting agricult- ure in this country.

These Acts have had the sup- port of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and in some cases are the result of representations made by the Federation.

The more important of these Acts are: "The Agricultural Prices Support Act 1944”. ltThe Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act 1935." "The Maritime Marshland Rehabil- itation Act 1948”. The Prairie Farm Assistance Act 1939," "The Cheese and Cheese Factory Im- provement Act 1939". "The Farm

Improvement Loans Act 1944." "The Veterans Land Act 194.2” and the "Canadian Farm Loan

Board" was also set up to assist the farmer in financing his oper- ations and last but not least "Bill 82" which gives Provincial Market- ing Boards authority to regulate handling of farm products in in- ter-provincial trade.

Minimum Potato Prices The recent announcement by the Potato Board of order No. 3

setting minimum prices for poign- toes is a move designed to assist

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susnv-s TAXI - Phone 525. oasswau. for Xmas mt...

COOK'S for Christmas Photo- graphs.

CHESTERFIELD - one only - at a Bargain. Toombs Music store.

CURLING SWEATERS AND TAMS. - An ideal Christmas Gift at Jack Cameron's.

I-ADlES' KENWOOD HOUSE- COATS and Overcoats at Jack Cameron's.

SUNBEAM Remington Hand and Schick Electric Shavers. Toombs Music Store.

HUNTER RIVER CHARGE. - Christmas Services. Wiltshire 11 A.M. Hampshire 2.30. Hunter River 7-30. Rev. Howard Christie. Minis- ier.

CROSS ROADS. ALEXANDRA. HAZELBROOK. - Services for Sunday. December 24th. cross Roads 11 A. M. Alexandra 3 P. M. S. S. 2 P. M. I-Iazelbrook 7.30. S. S. 10 A. M. Lic. Bruce Moore will speak at all services.

COVEHEAD - UNION EOAILA Christmas services Sunday. Dec. 24th. are: West Covel-lead 11 A. M. Union Road 3 P. M. Covehead Road 7.30 P. M. Rev. Thomas A. Wilson, Minister.

in stabilizing the market and to! insure the Potato growers with (hel maximum returns possible under present difficult marketing con- ditions.

The potato dealer. who is oper- ating efficiently and who is at- tempting to do a good job in gen- eral. willlbenefit from this order. It is, however. up to the grower to see that he receives these prices.

For the information of those who may not have seen the order we publish the minimum prices in effect to the farmer at his ship-

ping point.

Irish Cobbler and Sebago Seed. 45 cents per bus.

Katahdin and Green Seed, 40 cents per bus.

Tablestock potatoes, all varieties, 45 cents for 75 lbs.

This order also prohibits the shipment of potatoes on consign- ment. In other words the price must be agreed upon before the potatoes leave the province.

Mountain

Bounty on Force

It is evident that in certain parts of the province that foxes have been guilty of considerable damage to poultry flocks and in some cases have been guilty of killing lambs. -

Our malodorous friend the pole- cat. 11 the numbers travelling by night on our highways, are any indication, is probably the most abundant animal-Iwildlife-in the province. The Racoon in some loc- alities has also turned gangster and developed an affinity for poultry houses and a taste for chicken dinners.

Federation Meetings

During the month of January a number of important Federation meetings will be held.

These include the annual meet- ings of the P. E. I. Federation of Agriculture. of the Maritime Ped- eration of Agriculture. of the Canadian Federation of Agricult- urc at Calgary. and in Montreal an Eastern conference of Federation representatives prior to the Cal- gary meeting. The Dairy Farmers of Canada will also meet in Wm- nlpeg The Board of directors of the I',E.I. Federation of Agriculture are meeting between Christmas and New Years to make plans for the annual meeting in January.

Freight Rate Increases

Further applications on the part of the Railway are imminent and if allowed are a matter of serious concern to farm producers par- ticularly in the east and west.

In the case of some bulky farm products present freight rates amount to almost an embargo on movement. We wonder how much higher freight rates can go with- out the railways priceing them- selves out of a. portion of their business.

Butter Control

The action of the Dominion Government to prevent hoarding of dairy Products Board butter by dealers is a move in the right dir- ection and one designed to pro- tect the consumers from unwar- ranted increase in the price of this commodity.

School District Reports

Reports coming into the office from school district meetings held last week indicate it good attend- ance and a careful consideration of matters up for discussion.

It is desirable that the sending in of these reports he not delayed and that all districts r rt so that Federation officials w l have the opinions of the members to as- sist in formulating policies.

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lh this. our last newsletter be- fore Christmas. we take the op- portunity of extending to all read- ers of this columnlour best wishes for I Merry Christmas and e

' Happy and Prosperous New Year.

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LARGE TABLE LAMP SPEC- IAL 85.75: Toombs Music Store.

NYLON TRAVEL PAK - 015.00. A Bathrobe in Zipper Container. Very compact, at Jack Cameron's.

IA DIOS PRICED. - An

It It A S 0 N A B L it ideal Christmas gift. Douglas Bros. A: Jones Ltd.

MEN'S STATION W A G O N COATS in smoke grey, sizes 36 to 42. Just arrived. 5. A. McDonald.

IIADIOS HEASONABLY PRICED. - An ideal Christmas gift. Douglas Bros. sa Jones Lid.

GENERAL ELECTRIC WASH- ERS. Kettles. Irons, Floor Polish- ers and Radios 519.95. Toombs Music Store.

THERE WILL BE a Special Y. P. U. Christmas service Sunday. evening. December 24th, in Kings- son United Church.

YORK UNITED CHURCH. -- December 24th. York 11.00. Brack- ley 2.00. Pleasant Grove 4.00. Cen- tral 7.30. Rev. John Douglas.

THE POLYCLINIC will be closed all day Saturday. December 23rd. until Wednesday. December 27th. Business Office will be open Sat- urday morning.

TRYON BAPTIST PASTORATE. --Mr. Raymond Brehaut will con- duct the preaching service at Tryon at :1 o'clock Sunday. Decem- ber 24th.

osvsxmsn UNITED PASTOR- AL CHARGE. - Sunday. Decem- her 24th. Cavendish 11 A. M. New Glasgow 3 P. M. Stanley Bridge 3 P. M. when the Stanley Bridge Sunday school will hold a White Gift Service. Rev. George Cough. Minister.

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA. - Central Parish. Services next Lord's Day are as follows: Canoe Cove 11 A. M. S. S. 10 A. M. Nine Mile Creek 2.30 P.M. Clyde River 7 P. M. Candle Light Service this Friday evening 8 P.M. Rev. Donald Nicholson, Minister.

CHURCH SERVICES Dectxnber 24th. Worship. New Glasgow. Christian, 10 A. M. Bible School. 11 A. M. Preaching and Lordls Supper. 3 P. M. Bradalbane Christian. 7 P. M. Fredericton Christian. Come. U. R. welcome. Paul L Richardson, Minister.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN

2-ith. Caledonia Church 11 A. M. Wood Island Church 3 P. M. Mur- ray Harbour South Church 7.30 P. M. Rev. E. S. Hales, Minister.

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA. - Services for Sun- day. December 24th. as follows: Cardigan 11 A.M. Lorne Valley 2.30 P. M. Montague 7.30 P. M. Mon- tague S. S. 10 A. M. Come to Church on Christmas Sunday. Rev. F. N. Young, Minister.

C 0 R N W A L L PASTORAL CHARGE. - Services December 24th. Kingston 11 A. M. New Dom- inion 3 P. M. Comwall 7.30 P. M. Church School 11 A. M. Special Christmas music. Rev. M. K. Chas-man. Minister.

THE UNITED CHURCH CHARGE. Montague. services will be conducted by Dr. Mwcxenzic. Sunday, 24th. as follows: 11 A. M Trinity Church. Montague and again at 7.30. There will be a Christmas Service in which the Sunday school pupils participate in. The Lower Montague Church at 7.80 P. M.

NORTH RIVER. UNITED BAP- TIST PASTOBATE. - Sunday. December 24th. Fairview 11.00 AM. North River 3.00 P. M. Long Creek 7.30 P. M. Christmas Hymns and Message at all services. Rev. K. Barber, Pastor.

MURRAY HARBOUR PASTOR- AL CHARGE. - United Church of Canada. Services, Christmas sun- day. December 24th. 11 A. M. Murray Harbour. 2 P. M. Little Sands. 3.30 P. M. Belle River. 7.00 P. M. Murray River. White Gift Services will be held at the follow- ing hours: 11 A. M. Murray River. 3 P. M. Murray Harbour. 7:10 P. M. Little sands. Rev. D. Wallace Mac- Pherson. Minister.

CANADA. - Service Sunday. Dec. la

Farm Prices & Market Report

OWHIZ to the very severe storm of the -past few days telephone and ltlelrlvlih communications are still. 00!, operating to the extent that definite market reports can be se- cured, states the weekly review of the Pt0Vi.l'lCi3l Department of Agri- culture.

Feedsare still strong and the market iflanything has strengthen. ed according to local reports. Con. centrates have apparently taken an- Ol-her Jump upward during the week. Those interested in feeds may receive a list of farmers hav- mg gram for sale by applying to the department. grain is re. portedly being shipped out of the Province by the carload, and there is no reason why this gram should not be diverted to farms here whme. producers of livestock are buying imported material. Pro- ducers from all parts of the Island. who have Rood mixed grain to sell, are asked to list their supplies with the Department for this purpose.

Dairying

The dill-13' market is practically unchanged from last week. Under date of Dec. 15 factory price was ohc f.o.b. Halifax with Local Job- bing 61c.

New Brunswick was quoted as follows: Creameries to wholesalers, one and two pound flats, 58 1-2c. Wholesalers to retailers, one and two pound flats, 80c.

Prices at Charlottetown are: Wholesale to Retail, 58 1-2c. Local Jobbing, 60:2.

The price of butter on the Mont- real market is: 57c for No, 1 songs, Toronto was quoted at 58c.

Production for the week ending December 9 was 60.431 lbs., against 68,341 lbs. at,the same date last year, making a decrease of 11.57;.

Supplies of butter in storage are much less than a. year ago. The Government bu established the policy of not selling any of its but- ter stocks to dealers who already -have more than two week's supply in warehouses. The Government purchased during the summer at 53c per pound and built up a stock of about 35 million pounds. This quantity with the quantity held by the trade is no more than suf- ficient to meet Canada's winter needs. Any attempt at hoarding by dealers would immediately re- flect itself in higher prices. Gov- ernment butter is being sold at bout 57c per pound, which price includes storage and freight charges.

Eggs and Poultry

Egg receipts continue to show the same increase noted the past three weeks. Quality shows a high percentage of Grade A. Prices have been further reduced and producers are now receiving for ungraded eggs delivered AL 45. AM-i3.AP&B35.C25. Dealers are paying for the graded pack de- livered AL 50, AM 48. AP 8: B 40. Dealers are quoting retailers from stocks on hand AL 58. AP 46, B 46. Consumers are paying for AL in cartons 68, A Pullet in cartons 49-52, Grade B loose 53-5.

Poultry receipts have lessened and turkeys. geese. and ducks com- prise the bulk of receipts. Poor road conditions resulting from Monday night's storm has appar- ently disrupted arrivals the first part of the week. Retailers ap- pear well stocked and sales are now quite brisk. Producers are receiving for turkey Grade A up to 16 1lbs.. 52, 16-20 lbs. Grade A, 47. B, 48. Geese Grade A .35, B .30. Ducks Grade A .33. B .38.

Consumers are paying for tur- keys Grade A .67-70, over 20 lbs. .59-00; Geese 53-5; Ducks 52-5. There appears to be a big spread bevween prices paid producers and those expected of consumers. It is noticeable that in some cases the Mr: to consumers is over 20c above which the producer is re- e..x.:l;'. xamer a wide spread but possibly explained by the fact tile? in some instances poultry was pur- chased when markets were high and these prices are being re- flected now in sales.

Livestock

Livestock prices at Moncton and Charlottetown have strengthened

in keeping with trading at Mont- real on hogs and sows. All other

'5 no time Iilre Christmas for wishing ell our friend: and customers en sbundence of good things for

the Holiday end in 1951!

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DEEP SEA FISHING-P. E. 1. members of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Pal.ricis's Canadian Light infantry. took a try at deep sea fishing during their long voyage to Korea recently. Using mops, poles. rope and string with no bait the Islanders fished 111 tem- peratures exceeding 80 degrees above. Although exerting a lot of effort the lads were unsuccessful in catching any of the elusive tropical fish. However, they all had a fish story to tell and prove. During the night as their ship bucked heavy winds they came

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across a school of flying fish. The flying fish excited by the noise of the ship's engine came to the surface and darted off in all dir- ections. A large number of them landed on deck wfnere they were caught by the Palrlcla's. Above. trying out the fishing are, left to right. front: Private Adrian Bag- lole, Charlottetown; S. V. Mu- Aulay, North River; Frank Blac- quiere. Charlottetown. In back are, Privates C. P. Doyle, Mount

Stewart. and D. M. Woodside, Kensington.- (National Defence Photo).

prices are steady with last week's with the exception of lambs and sheep which have been revised at Charlottetown.

Hogs at Moncton Grade A 31.00; Bl 30.60. No. 1 sows 27.00; No. 2 sows 26.00 hot dressed weight de- livered. At Charlottetown f.o.b. country points Grade A are 30.00; Bl's 29.60. Saws 25.00-26.00. Moncton cattle prices are Choice steers 25.50; good 24.50: medium 23.00; common 17.00 to 20.00. Heif- ers choice 2500; good 24.00; me- dium 22.50. Good cows 18.00; me- dium 17.00; common 16.00. Good bulls 18.00; medium 17.00; common 15.00. At Ch'town. Choice and good steers are 2c below Manicton; me-

dium 1c below; common lc-2c be- low; heifers choice and good 2c be- low; medium -lc b:-low. Good cows are 18.00; medium 18.00-17.00; com-

diu.m 16.00. Calves at Moncwn are 25.00 for choice and 24.00 for good: 23.00 for medium. Charlottetown prices lc below.

Lambs at Moncton f.o.-b. good and choice 24.00. Rail Grade 57.00, delivered. Charlottetown good and choice 24.00. Rail Grade 57.00.

Montreal prices are strong with good steers at 28.50-8.00. Good cows 21.00-23.00. Bulk 21.00-M00; Good veal 34.00-35.00. Lambs 29.00- 3000. Hogs Grade A 31.25. Sow: 27.00-28.00.

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Blessings at Christmas

Christmas provider rlu proper reeling for our good whim for your bappinm and luck

in Ibo brigbi year to come!

James Tait W

MERRY CHRISTMAS and

A HAPPY NEW YEAR

to our friends and patrons throughout the Province.

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