Williams news., 1917-08-30
GRAIN CROPS
 ARE PROMISING
Western Canada 1917 Crops in.
 Good Shape.

Will produce, there IS every lnQ1cat1On at the present writing that the 1917 crop will give an excellent return. Re ports received from all portions of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta speak of good growing weather, a fairly advanced stage of all grains, with prospects as good as in the past two years. Should conditions con- clude that Western Canadian farm CTS, already free of debt, as a re- suit of the splendid crops and prevail ing high prices, expect from this sea- sons returns to be in a position that will place them away beyond any fear of the future.
 The acreage of Western Canada will be about the same as last year. Seed ing was somewhat later than last year, but germination was quicker. The only possible drawback now would seem to be scarcity of harvest hands, but it is felt by the authorities that the situation will be pretty well cared for by that time.
 Land values are increasing, but there Is room for a much greater increase than in the past, owing to the returns that farmed land will give when con- pared with its cost. In some districts land that could have been bought five years ago for $15 an acre Is changing hands at $60 an acre, the seller satis- fled that he is giving the purchaser good value for his money. And why vrh icy lyro fhof Tn many cases during the past two years crops have been grown on this land that have produced a profit of forty and fifty dollars per acre. over and above cost of production. These cases, while not general, were not excep- tional.
 In addition to the lands that arc offered for sale by railway companies. land companies and private individ- uals, the homesteading areas offer great inducements for those who, are willing to do a little pioneering for year or two. By that time settlements would come into existence, and this means condition similar to that en- joyed by many of the older settlements of today-schools, churches, railways. The land is of high-class quality, strong and vigorous, easily worked, and capable of producing the very best of crops.
 The demand for all grains for some years will be great, and 1t will require all the resources of man, beast and soil to meet 1t. That the prices will be good goes without saying, but at the present time there is something more appealing than the lucrative prices that prevail. That is, the desire to assist in winning the world war; The man at the blow is doing his "bit," and the spirit of patriotism that prevails will lead him into a broader sphere of action. No matter where he may be he will look about him that he may find land to further develop the country's resources. It is possible that his own state may furnish the land, in which case he will be quick to take advan- tage of the offer. If land in his own state Is not available, Canada (now our ally) will be glad to furnish 1t in unlimited quantity, as she Is vital ly interested in largely increasing the supply of foodstuff which is now as urgently needed and Is as valuable as ammunition to the allied countries.
 The appeal made by MT. Hoover, United States controller of foods, and also by Hon. w. J. Hanna, Canadian controller, emphasizes the need of the allies, urges economy and the proven ton of the waste in food, and be- speaks whole-hearted public co-opera- ton. Speaking of Great Britain, France, Italy, Belgium and their Eu- ropean allies, they say:
 For nearly three years their man power has been engaged in the direct work of war, and in some cases large areas of their most productive lands have been overrun by the enemy. Their food shortage and the food to supply the armies of Canada and the United States must be wholly provided from this side of the Atlantic. The supply must also be sufficient to cover losses at sea. Australia, New Zealand, the Argentine Republic and other coun- tries are not now available to relieve the situation because of their remote ness and the shortage of tonnage.
 1.-The crop of storeable foods grown in Canada and the United States suit able for shipment overseas threatens to be entirely inadequate to meet the demand unless the whole people de- termine by every means in their power to make up the shortage. Every indi- vidual is under direct obligation to assist in rationing the allied forces. There must be national self-denial and national cooperation to provide the necessary supplies. ies.'-Advertisement.
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