The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-11
GRAIN CROPS
ARE PROMISING
Western Canada 1917 Crops in
Good Shape.

While it is a little early TO predict
what the Western Canada grain crop
will produce. there is every indication
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-
time as at present. II is safe TO con-
elude that Western Canadian farm
erS. already free OF debt. Is re-
suit of the splendid crops and prevail
ing high prices. expect from this sea
sons returns to be in a position that
viii place them away beyond any fear
OF the future
The acreage Of Western Canada viii
be about the same as last year Seed
ing WAS somewhat later than last
year. but termination was quicker. The
only possible drawback now would
seem to be 4 scarcity OF harvest hands.
but il is felt by the authorities that the
situation viii 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 10 the returns
that farmed land viii give when COM
pared with its cost In some districts
land that could have been bought five
years ago for SO an acre is changing
hands at SEQ an acre. the seller salts
fed that he is giving the purchaser
good value for his money. And why
not, when il is known that IN a great
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 10 the lands that are
offered for sale by railway companies,
land companies and private individ-
ualS. the demonstrating areas offer
great inducements for those who are
willing TO do n little pioneering for q
year OF two BY that time settlements
would come into existence. and this
means a condition similar TO that en-
Joyed by many Of the Older settlements
of tOday-schOols. churches. railways.
The land is OF high-cIass quality.
strong and vigorous. easily worked.
and capable Of producing the very best
of crops
The demand for all grains for some
years viii be great. and il will require
all the resources OF man. beast and
soil to meet it. That the prices will
be good goes without saying, but at the
T1r-n
appealing than the lucrative prices
that prevail That is, the desire 10
assist in winning the world war. The
man al the pillow is doing his bit" and
the spirit OF patriotism that prevails
viii lead him into a broader sphere Of
action No matter where he may be ne
viii look about him that he may find
land TO further develop the cOuntry's
resources. II is possible that his own
state may furnish the land. in which
case he will be quick to take advari=
tage OF the offer. If land in his
own state is not available. Canada
(now our ally) will be glad to furnish
il IN unlimited quantity. as she is vital
~ interested in largely increasing the
supply Of fOodstuf which Is now as
urgently needed and is as valuable as
ammunition 10 the allied countries.
The appeal made by Mr. 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.
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 overruD 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 10 cover losses
at sea Australia. New Zealand the
Argentine Republic and other eoun-
tries are not now available 10 relieve
the situation because Of their remote
ness and the shortage Of tonnage
The crop Of storeabIe foods grown
in Canada and the United States suit
able for shipment overseas threatens
10 be entirely Inadequate TO meet the
demand unless the whole people de-
termine by every means in their power
10 make up the shortage. Every indi-
vidual is under a direer obligation 10
assist in rstioning the allied forces.
There must be national self-denial and
national cooperation 10 provide the
necessary supplies" advertisements
The Situation
do Won board fhereF'