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TRSDAY, APRIL l8th, 1946 present cattie population, market- ings will be heavy in 1946. In- Tutu e P osp dts utlned new hîgh of about 2,000,000 cat- "Foi Canadian Cattie ae There i an assured outiet for a1 ,n lus... jJ . thrL/ugh: Wrhile so much uncertainty reigns in the realm of agriculture in Canada as to the future, it may be of interest to the beef cattle trade to read the following ex- tracts from an address by A. G. fiall lately delivered before the ~'2 Ip stia and Development Coun- il of Canadian Meat Packers. His .,' es f based upon wide know- Follow the coast to coast improvementsv office. Ask or un "Quiz for a Go BANKC0 working ws:b Canad ledge of the trade. Whether they are in accord with the views of producers, we believe there is a background of facts and figures in his statements which will go a long way in assisting the individual farmer to look into the future. It is for this purpose we reprint the following: Prospects for 1946: With our RIADy MONEY R~ewEGOAA (a) Frozen beef contracts with Great Britain. (b) Canned meats for UNRRA and European countries. Unless governmenL regulations change, cattle prices should aver- age about the same as in 1945. It will facilitate handling of in- creased marketings if producers spread shipments as evenly as possible over the year. Early marketing of grass cattle will prevent market gluts late in the faîl. 1946 Forward: Cattie producers are Mf doubt looking for guidance in planning for the years follow- ing 1946. We might expect: Increased domestic consump- tion-armed forces will be back. There might be some increase in population due to immigration. The canned meat trade devel- oped during the war may contin- ue to use beef of the lower grades, thereby removing it from retail channels. 1-Plwever, after making full ai- PAGE FIFrEEI4 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BQWMANVILLE, ONTARIO A Wartime Housi The above view of the Kitchen ab of a Wartime Housing Lîmnited wE Home (after furnishing by the atl tenant) shows that they are de- WC signed to reduce work in this do room to a minimum. This is ac- kil complished by the provision of ho moval of restrictions on shiîp- ments to U.S.A. but now isth time to consider necessary revis- ions, in terms~ of otir agreement lowance for all tnîs, we snall pro-------------ill w- a,--- - exampleoftosnso amrfrn babiy require an export outlet for with them.0 of tousndsof armrs rom600,000 to 700,000 head annually. Our government has asked that and discuss your credit need for farm What will be our market? briefs be prepared in regard toC with the manager of your nearest Bof M The United Kingdom wihl prob- any tariff changes considered de-h ably require our surplus for 1947 sirable. Such a brief should beh vrite for our folder -Ae î Na&ri or longer. The government are submitted in regard to cattie and L-ahead Farmer." ~ DUf doubtless discussing with the Brit- calve. If changes are made,a r~N/oN AN DANsh Ministry a contract for our they will no doubt be inoperativee surplus after the present contract until the present Canadian em-c ~,w W I~I IIIexpires on December 31st, 1946. bargo on exports has been lifted. )FIV1ONTREAL~III.L The extent to which they will The U.S.A. tariff now specifiest dians in ei'ery walk of lhfe since 1817 ^048 require our beef will depend on duties on cattie and beef as fol- quantities available in South Amn- îows: Cattie weighing less than erica. I have little knowledge as 700 lbs., 21,12 cents per pound; cat-t to prospective marketings there. tie weighing 700 lbs. or more, However, recent killingswould each 3c per pound.1 indicate a short supply. I quotel These duties are subject to ac below figures on killings for Oc- reduction on stated quotas: d.tober and hide sales for il mon- Cattie weighing under 200 lbs., 'hat Frost Ta g 1 ths 1945 and 1944. that is calves, a duty of 11/2 cents ...Untîl killings in South America on up to 100,000 head.r are greatly increased, I woVId Cattle weighing 200 to 700 lbs., judge we shaîl have an outlet in adt f1 et1erpudo the United Kingdom for all the up to 400,000 head, subject to a beef we can produce. maximum of 110,000 in any quar- Cattie Killings ter from ail countries. Argentina Uruguay Cattie weighing over 700 lbs., October, 1942 ----208,184 51,415 a duty of 11½ cents per pound onf OL# October, 1943 -- 223,551 54,848 UP to 225,000 head, subject to p 0 October, 1944 --- 171,400 19,287 maximum shipments of 51,720 1 1, October, 1945 --- 101,726 16,946 head in any quarter year. Argentina shipments of cattie Shipments in excess of quotas hides and kips, Jan. to Nov., il are subject to regular duty. months, 1945 3,961,000 Dressed beef and veal, 6c per 1944 5,119,000 Pound, but not less than 20c ad ______valorem. Decrease 1,158,000 What should be our objective Because it costs more to raise in suggesting changes? cattie in Canada than in South 1. We should seek a revision America and Australasia, we can of duty on dressed beef and veal hardly hope to compete perman- to a basis comparable with that on ently with these countries in the live animais, namely, dressed du- .... world's markets. Eventuaily, we ty twice as much per pound as 0 M . i shall likely turn to the United live duty. " el i glOU 1ù1'M I i l . 'ilàï States as the natural outiet for There are many advantages to Our surplus. Canada in niaking it possible to It may be some time before re- ship dressed meats instead of live "Meet my neighbour...MY "Pretty swanky, eh?" said Henry's neighbour, eyeing the new sunroomn. "How corne? Did you win some money at the races?" "Meet my neighbour . . . my rainy-day expert," said Henry. "As my life insurance man, he helped me finance this new sunroom fifteen years ago." "Fifteen years ago!" exclaimed the builder, glancing from one to the other. "Years ago he gave me a new siant on 1f e insurance - 'Provide for the rainy days then you can enjoy the sunshine.' So that's the way I budget. My if e insurance premiums are the first cail on my income. That means I don't have to worry about Kitty and the kids. Then I figure current expenses, right down to so much a week for mnovies and ice cream cones. And then! . .. whatever I can bank over and above that is velvet. When it mounts up, Kitty gets a new gadget for the kitchen, or we smarten up the house. This new sunroom cornes out 4%,s dli se h( ac o) til hi C vl ci u h bi fi n ti 1i P c 1 ______________________ago few Canadians sought for in- This will connect you direct with our office, with no spiration in other lands. But now when Canada is a leader among charge to you. We cail and deliver in Bowmenville @ the nations-when everywhere there are words of astonishment Monday, Wednesday and Priday. To insu.re a pick-up and praise for our accomplish- on these days please phone the day previous. 6y iaigat ments, there are many whose ~ yg i,,' minds roam otier foreign lands ~ seeking for means to disparage :m~:oe theiron Oh yes, let us hear about other HOTELS , '8rn4~'. countries. Almost any nation O a a L u dy & D y Cenn HOTIEILS~~~ has some things which othersOsaa audy DyCeng Modemmight envy, but let the searchers rWépooffor help exercse a measure of Sfldd detachment, a regard for the real -___________________________________ touwities of the things they are dis- Em Iak cussing. Strange isn't it how few migrate to these distant heavens? as lw esWhen Canadians leave home they sercross the border into the United II Saes. Austin Cross, a well no known Canadian journalist, men- DO tions the case of a woman, now an 50h. M.P., who years ago visited New ,ic,$25 Zealand with the idea of making pet.r-i her home in that country, and FOR MAPf t s0 after careful study of conditions pOwmm. wg decided to return to Western Can- ton NOMEScOM ada and settle down at Wind- Montreaithorst, Saskatchewan. $2.50 toA free spirit means escaping * :: from the blight of self-importance "If what you did yesterday 10 ' seemns big to you, you haven't go , ,, .1 * done much today."-Franklifln ~A Field. THERE Is N* ,pepsi-Cela"is the register PAGE FEMBES Jng Kitchen . 1 I mfi . can recognize attacks in their asivam~Y w~am aa ~ ~ ~ Uaaigsures or salvage are stili possible. Ifhe is unfamiliar with the spe- On otexisDigosan Ra fes involved, he asedpei mens of the insect, or its work, _____and get advice from the nearest As there appears to be a lack CAREFUL MANAGEMENT OF Dominion Entomological Labora- of understanding on the part of FARM WOODLOT PAYS tory. some iaw enforcement officials ____ and municipal authorities concer- Careful management of the PROTEIN FEEDS NOT EQUAL niglotteries, bingos and raffles, farm woodlot will not only mean ODMN the.floîgi e u o ud the growing of more wood but A recent survey of the protein will reduce the ioss from insect feed situation discloses a general Lotrisdamage. Although management shortage of supplies. Pilchard Lotteries are entireiy prohibit- based on good silviculture is not fish meal production on the Pa- ed under section 236 of the Cri- the solution to ahl forest insect cific coast in 1946 was consider- minal Code of Canada. Games of problems, it is the only practical ably below that of the previous chance for prizes, such as bunga- solution of some and will greatly year and herring meal pod- lows, automobiles and free trips, àssist in reducing the danger~ of tion was also down. Meat scrap etc., are contrary to the criminal loss in the case of many others, and tankage supplies areas law of Canada and no person can says R. E. Balch, Dominion Ento- down due to lighter slaughtering give authority to conduct a lottery mological Laboratory, Frederic- in government inspected packing for any purpose. ton, N.B. plants and also to a diversion of Bingos Good management means îeav- mnaterials from live-stock feed to A person .or organization con- ing young trees of good quality human food. Although produc- ducting a bingo is liable to prose- until they have reached the age tion of vegetable proteins has been bundant cupboards, drawers, as cution for keeping a common at which they have produced the increased they are, nevertheless, re as through the efficient and gambling house under sections 226 maximum amount of wood per short of demand. tractive layout of sink, stove, and 229 of the Criminal.Code. The vear of which they are capable. In the pre-war years Canada rorking space, etc. There is no exception is that a bingo may be. But it also means cutting them as imported substantial quantities of oubt about the popularity of this occasionally run by a charitable soon as they reach this age and soybean meal and other vegetable itchen so far as the lady of the or religiaus organization if the that no weak, over-mature or de~- proteins. At the present time ouse is concerned. proceeds are to be used for the fective trees are îeft to take up no imports of these products are benefit of any charitable or re- growing space which should be available. nimals. ligious object. A person or or- occupied by young vigorous trees. ganization which runs a bingo A well-managed forest is a vigor- (a) It is'desirable for our pro- does so solely on his or its respon- ous, growing forest. ucers to market their grain by sibility. Amncplcuclo When the selection of trees to .... lling finished animais instead a municipal off iciai is entirely be cut is based solely on the im- ffeeders. without authority to grant per- mediate profit which can be made (b) Processing of livestock in mission to any person or orgafliz- from them, and local markets are.... aainplants-bt packing ation to cnutabno not developed to make use of a ýouses and industries handling Raff les variety of wood products, many ides, fats and other byproducts) Raff les may be held for prizes young trees may be cut, while old -furnishes employment in Can- of small value at any bazaar held and defective or weakened trees da. This in turn means.increas- for any charitable or religious tend to accumulate. Such trees, d domestic consumption of not object, if permission to hold the or stands have been found to be rily meats, but ail farm products. same has been obtained from the favorable to the increase of cer- Ther ar helthregla-ciýy or other municipal council, tain types of injurious inseets. ()or from the maýor, reeve or other For instance, the bronze birch ions pertaining to shiprnent Of chief officer of the city, town or borer can increase its numbers ve animais. When killed in other municipality, wherein such only in weakened or dying trees. anada, the government inspec- bazaar is held, and theý articles Outbreaks of the eastern spruce ®r's certificate suffices. raffled for thereat have first been barkbeetle are favored by the 2. We should bargain for the offered for sale and none of thema presence of large overmature owest possible duty on cattle and are of a value exceeding fifty dol- spruce. When numerous, these ,alves, live basis, with a corres- lars. The iaw respecting raffles insects can attack more vigorous )onding rate on dressed beef and is set out in section 236, subsec- trees. Even some defoliating in- real. tion 6 (b) of the Criminal Code sects. like the sprçe budworr3 3. We should arrange for re- of Canada.an lk-ed b womad The law dealing with lotteries, bark-sucking insects, like the noval of quotas and, if this 's im- bingos and raif les is Dominion beech scale and balsam woolly1.0 )ossible, we shouid seek an in- law and can be répealed or amen- aphid, multiply more rapidly on N l ýreased quota on cattie, 700 pounds ded only by the Parliament of older trees which have passed 4 P.rel qoa uc sw Canada. the age at which they should be r Quatelyqutassuh s eut.ey14 ave had resulted in very irregu- Not only are outbreaks of a Csjr P 0oo ar marketing of cattie. For the Wvvhat has Swe flùDon number of insects iikeiy to be iess 0R J >fL .rst few weeks of each quarter, " severe in managed forests, but 'e>IV .4% E roducers would rush cattie to when outbreaks occur the more a),N>.4MA riarket. Then for the balance of By R. J. Deachman vigorous stands have greater abý«l- ;he quarter, they would hold their A story is going the rounds ity to survive the attack. Anoth- ivestock waiting for the next pointing out the things which er reason why the owner of a period of reduced duty. This Sweden has done in the. way of managed woodlot is less likeiy to neant continual interruptions in social services, comparing her suffer loss is that he will inspect the flow of beef to our domestic progress with the efforts of Can- his woodlot more often and sso markets, thereby reducing beef ada along similar lines. onsumption in Canada. It's a pleasure to see our Can- I realize that the U.S.A . cattie adian up-lifters returning once population, like our own, has more to Sweden for their inspira- eaep asdt An uc ht greatly increased: January îstý tion. The circle is now complete.Weaep aedt A nuce ha 1945, 81,760,000 head; January lst, They will soon be home again. 1940, 68,197,000 head; an increase Sweden was their first love. SinceN AGA M T R AL of 13,563,000 head, or 19.9 per then they have roamned the world N A A A D A E I L cent. pointing out the wonders of other lands, suggesting that other coun- Both countries wiil probably tries 'and other governments are may be obtained in this district from face a period of liquidation. No much wiser, more generous, than mne know's how much reduction our own. ROBE"T H. CALE will be necessary. If we have Circumstances make Sweden an full employment, it is conceivable excellent country to quote. It is 24 Odeil Street that we can consume the beef some distance from Canada, we BOWMANVILLE ONTARIO that will be available from our haven't much opportunity for Tlpoe 7 present herds. finding facts by direct contact. Tlpoe 7 An increase in consumption of Its currency unit is different from 10 pounds per annum in both ours. This permits looseness of countries would mean upwards of statement, some even assuming KOLOFOG KOLOSPRAY 2,500,000 carcasses of beef. that crowns have the value of I do not think the U.S.A. would dollars. Sweden has kept out of MUCRO-FLOTOX (Micronized Suiphur) be embarrassed by shipments of two wars, provided both sides 600,000 to 700,000 cattle-live and with- ammunîtion and supplies FLOTATION SULPHUR PASTE dressed-annually. thus growing rich. through a tra- In closing, I corne back to the gedy in which she had no activeNIG R E DA S A E other immediate problem-the part. No one biames the SwedishNA AR LE D RS AT people for this, they have the neotatngoffuthr onratsright to seil where they can sell NIAGARA CALCIUM ARSENATE for frozen beef and canned meats for the highest price and they to clear our surplus beef until the have every right to stay out ofan afuineo Sp yng ndD tig end of 1947 or even for a longer war if they are able to do so.an afulieofSry gad st g period. An early announcement This happened with Sweden- Materials on this would be of great value not with Canada. For ten years to producers in planning their out Of thirty-two, almost a third