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The snow sifted off the snow
shoes with a soft shuff-shuif as
the trapper wound his way
through the gloom of the
gathering night to his little
cabin. He kicked off his “shoes”

- and entered his snug den,
wrestling the pack off his back
and dropping it in a corner.

He soon had a fire crackling
in the tiny “‘Sheepherder”’ stove
and the water on for tea. Only
then did he turn his attention
back to his pack. Slowly and
carefully he removed the day's
catch and set them out to thaw--
six marten, the pelts of 2 lynx
and that of asplendid silver fox.
As he arranged them on the
shelf he wondered about their
ultimate end, after they had
been crafted ‘into fur pieces so
elegant they would be the’ pride
and joy of their owners.

Would they be on display in a
posh Lendon salon where they
would be viewed by ap-
pointment only or in chic Paris
fasion show or would the towers
of Manhatten Island display
their silky elegance?

As he stroked the richness of
the silvery fox he wondered if
the fine lady that would wear
the exquisite fur piece would
think of the lonely cabin of the
many weary miles behind the
pointed tails of his snow-shoes,
or the life of a fox sacrificed for
cocktail party elegance?

Its a long march from the
plush carpeted salons of Paris
and London to te the lonely
cabins on the Lakelse and
Beaver, but these dim and
sometimes musty cabins are
the very beginning of the fur
trade. Without them the trade
would die as does the great
black spruce when the roots are
gone.

There is far more to the fur
trade than the trapper who
patrols his line in the silence of
white winter. The fur trade in

* Canada began in 1679 and for

more than 200 years was the Go-
iden Fleece that opened up the
Breat and unexplored land that
was to become Canada, After

the trappers showed the way,
farmers, miners, ranchers and
settlers followed. ‘Now only a
remnant of the onte great
trade remains, but it still

produces considerable revenue .

to Canadians--far more than
Government interest would
indicate. The trapper still goes
his lonely way, unassisted by
subsidies, education programs,
regulated market facilities and
tax write-offs. He goes into the
woods in the fall, stired by the
dreams of tremendous, catches
and fantastic prices. He comes
out in the spring with his
average catch and is greeted by
falling demand for fur and low
prices,

In spite of all ‘this, he con-
tributes $18 million to the
economy of Canada through the
initial sale of his furs. But the
money in the trappers poke is
not the total and final revenue
produced by the fur the takes; it
is but the rough shell that
covers the exquisite agate.

The tanning and dyeing
process that prepares the skins
for the final process, the sewing
of the garment, contributes the
same figure to the economy as
did the intial sale of the furs.
The actual manufacture of the
garments does considerably
better by infusing a total of
$71,445,000 into the industry.
The total credit to the Canadian
economy to place fur coats in
the show room windows of the
nation is $97,116,000. As 75 per
cent of all furs sold in Canada:
are exported, the 71 million
dollars is only a quarter of what
it could be if all Canadian furs
were: manufactured by
Canadian plants.

Any time there is money in
circulation the tax birds are
about, just like a whiskey jack
finds a camp-fire, and they take
their bite out of the fur trade.

The first tax is paid by the °

trappers under the name
‘royalty’ as the royalty is
charged per pelt without con-
sideration being given to the
value of the fur.

+ various

Watmough

There is a second tax on pelts
and this is paid by the tanneries
and is calculated on what the
federal government thinks the
pelt is worth, .

The aforementioned tax is
twelve percent and before that
garment gets to the show room
the federal government ex-
tracts another twelve percent,
this calculated on the labour
cost involved in making the
garment and it is paid by the
manufacturer,

I've found arithmatic rather
dull, and not my best subject
but after an arduous night of
pencil work, 1 come up with a
tax revenue payable to the
governments of

$1,160,450. There is nothing
wrong with the amount of the
tax, but there is not once cent
put back into an industry which
contributes over a million
dollars to the treasury.

The trapper receives no
marketing help and the native
Indian--the race that has
conributed more to the fur in-
dustry than any other--is at the
hands of all sorts of fur buying
bandits.

The tanning industry receives
no help Cin fact is saddled by a
12 percent tax) and this is:
another industry where native!
Indians could be gainfully
employed, after all, they were
tanning skins before some idiot
bought Manhatten Island.

All the political talk goes on
about encouraging Canadian
industries while the industry
that built Canada is a neglected
orphan and Proctor and
Gamble is given 18 million
dollars in Canadian tax money
to build a pulp mill in Alberta.

Somewhere in this vast land
there must be one politician that
will take up the trapper’s cause
and halt the banditry in the fur
marketing trade. After all,
there are many native Indians
who work hard to take a few
furs and then then have their
initiative killed when a fur
buyer offers them 44 of the real
market value.

Department of Industrial Development,
Trade,and Commerce. joe
’ Hon, Waldo M. Skiflings, Minister

This new symbol
stands for
something special

- We belleve there’s something special about the quality ol foods
grown. right here in British Columbia. To back up that bellef —

and to help you recognize B.C. food products ~ we're Introducing

4 new “home-grown” B.C, symbol. You'll be seeing It on signs,
labels and cartons — and wherever It appears, you can be-sura os
you're getting a genuine B.C. product. You'll also see the symbol

in a-province-wide advertising campaign for B. C.-grown prod-
ucts. Look for the new “home-grown” B.C. symbol and give your
support to our agricultural ‘Industry.

GOVERNMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BIA .

“ Departmant of Agriculture. er
Hon. Cyril M. Shellard. 5 ~~
. Minister: oe

THE HERALD, TERRACE, B.C.

Horoscopes

CONSTANCE SHARPE’

FORECAST FOR THE YEAR
AHEAD FOR ALL READERS
BORN BETWEEN AUGUST
27th and SEPTEMBER 2nd.

You seem te have a very
promising year ahead of you
especially if you are at an age
when promotional prospects
and = careeral ascendancy
beckon. For youthin particular
is well catered for in health
matters, and opportunities
galore should be opening up.

For those who are seeking

AQUARIUS - January 21 -
February 19 - Harmony in
cooperation seems to be the
keynote of the week, and if your
job depends on publicity or on
being favourably noticed, then
you are in luck. Favourable
time for romance too. But
remember; this should be a
time for action, not dreams.

PISCES February 20 - March
20 - By paying attention to your
duties and doing’ efficiently
what is expected of you, might
probably result in an unex-
pected financial improvement.
What is chiefly required is the
spirit of cooperation. You
should be able to make this a
very good week if you have a
mind,

ARIES March 21 - April 20
With Jupiter well placed you
should certainly be in luck this
week, whether by way of
planned endeavour or by way of
sheer luck. Public relations
should be excellent, but brains
and muscle-power can help too.

TAURUS April 21 - May 21
Home employment or hobbies
could pay off at present. But
whatever may be the particular
field of your activities, you will
have the right ‘hunches’. In-
tuition will sharpen your ar-
tistic sense, too. Lovers may
receive interesting letiers.

GEMINI May 22 - June 21 -
Quite a busy week ahead of you

with plenty of goings and
comings. Surprise vititors and
surprise visits, with the home as
the centre of the activities.
Could be quile a build-up from
the point of view of personal
relationships. Romance seems
to play a part in this too. Is
somebody getting married?

CANCER June 22 - July 22 -
The moon is high and romance
calls to Cancerian lovers. It is
even possible that a dream may
come true. But you are ex-
pected to be active and not
merely dreaming in order to
make the most of this week's
aspects. So get out and about,
and keep in circulation,

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domestic bliss and - home
comforts, the outlook is very-
inviting also.

Progress is unlikely to be
spectacular, But Saturn. is
trining Uranus, and this could
guarantee success. What you
have to do is to make the most of
your chances, “

LEO July 23 - August 22 - An
active week of promise. But be
alert for anything that could
happen, because ability to seize
the initiative the moment an
Opening presents itself could
turn out to be a prerequisite for
success. Leo lovers could be
under auspicious aspects too,

VIRGO August 23 -September .
22 - Now is your chance to get off
to a prompl start, since the op-
portunity to set the bail rolling
seems to be in your own hands.
Money and occupation are alike
favoured, and by setting to work
determinedly an ambition could
be realised.

LIBRA September 23 - Oc-
tober 22 - You could be seeing
the world through rose-coloured
spectacles. For the danger here
lies in impracticable dreams.
But if you can make headway in
occupational pursuits if you
resolve to be practical. So
confine your dreams to distant
horizons,

‘

SCORPIO October 23 -
November 21 If you forge ahead
now you could well score suc-
cesses. Friends and vwell-
wishers will be willing to assist
your efforts, And there seems to
be money in your stars whither
you are headed.

SAGITTARIUS November 23’.
- December 21 - A good week far
reports and for examination
results. Stand by, if there is any
likelihood of an important
announcement, It might even
mean you are figuring in the
news. Sagittarian lovers could
be in clover too, even if they
could think they are too prac-
tical and realistic ta indulge in
sweet dreams,

CAPRICORN +.December 22
- January 20 - Business op-
portunities could be flashing
across the horizon. So keep your
eyes peeled, It is not what you
do now, but what preparations
you may already have made
whieh count most at present.
But you might try a little
publicity. If you are courting,
you may think the present set-
up is suitable for decision-
taking - and you could be
right!

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within genera tion.

Dental scientists are op-
timistic that complete control of

. tooth decay can be a reality

within 10 - 20 years. One study
recently reported involves the
use of an enzyme called ‘dex-
tranese to contrd] decay. The
experiment has yet to be con-
ducted with humans.

This enzyme apparently
attacks a bacterial product
associated with decay. - This
product is called dextran and is
involved in the forming of
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teeth, irritating the gums, and
providing a nest for bacteria
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Scientists believe that the
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causing tartar to break down

and cause, fewer cavities and
gum disease.
Several other studies involve

OUTDOOR
TOPICS

re by RED FISHER

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All That Glitters Isn't...!

Selecting the right tackle is
important, and Hed_ Fisher,
the fishing expert at Mercury
outboards, offers some sugges-

tions to ‘make buying new.

fear easier for both neophyte
and experienced anglers.

Firat, define the kind of
fighing you want to do. Goin

‘ after big bass calls for medi-

um to stiff-action reds, with
heavy duty castin:
cast reels that will handle 12-
to 20-pound-test line. “All
around” pan fish angling can
be done with light-action rods,
six to seven feet long, which
will cast lures weighing to i
gunce. With these, use light
duty open-face or, spin-cast
r 1s. raclight, f five to .
oat rods, cas lures to %
ounce, offer best action. Like
roll? Rods should be 51%
to Gls feet I ong, mi
heavy action, Saltwater troll-
ing rods should have roller tip
ps,

How much money are you
willing to spend? The best
tackle costs the most. But, do
you need the best? For most
fishermen, low to medium
priced rods and reels will do-
the job, especially. if you are.
ae beginner, As you gain ex-—
Rerience, you'll want to make

Bes. - ’

This ia the time to
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Comfort 5 is a third considera-
tion, Select tackle that feels
“right.* You'll be less tired
after a Jong day fishing. Does
your hand ft the he grip? Can
you work without
problems? Wee ‘the red back
and forth several times. Does
it stay in your grip? If your
wrist_is weak, try a shorter
rod. Do you want a spinning
or casting reel? Remember,
casting reels often backlash—
in spite of recent free-spooling
developments - Tequire

or_spin-

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4s 65 percent lesa decay than
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Fluoridated water, sup-
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painted on the teeth and regular

Federal -Provincial |

Program

People of Indian

Ancestry

The Honourable Jean Mar-
chand, Minister of Regicanl

. Economie Expansion, today

announced — that the federal
and British Columbia govern-
ments had signed an agreement
providing for a new federal-
provincial - program par-
ticularly designed to help
people of Indian ancestry
develope or improve em-
ployment opportunities in rural
areas of British Columbia.

The program was announced
concurrently in British
Columbia by the Honourable
Cyril M. Shelford, Minister of
Agriculture, who signed the
Agreement on behalf of the
Province.

Mr. -Marchand said the
agreement which expires
March 31, 1975 had been made
under the authority of the
Agricultural and Rural
Develooment Act (ARDA), and
was Intended to serve a more
specialized purpose’ than -
previous Arda Agreements,
including the one signed by the
two governments in May, 1970
and dealing with the rural areas |

of British Columbia.

‘The. joint agreement is
similar to agreements between
the federal government and the
governments of the Prairie
provinces,

In making the announcemtn,
Mr. Marchand. said that
Tepresentatives of the Union of
B.C. Indian Chiefs and the B C.
Association of Non-Status In-
dians participated -in for-

MTiulaling the program. He
emphasized that these
orgenizations representing

people of Indian ancestry in
British Columbia will also take‘
an active part- in the im-

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Tooth decay to be cured —

| area OF THE WEEK '®

ry

“bushing with a “Auoride den-
tifrice, have slashed decay by #
up to 90 percent, Use of these
-techniques has been gaining in
popularity. Recently a special
‘fluoride treatment dentifrice
became available for brushing

‘undér supervision on a mass fm
scale by children. These “‘brush i
ins” can be used by large Mm
groups of people in maintaining Ma
good oral health.---Canadian

Dental Association. :

For

i

plementation of the program 4
since they will be represented 4 iq
on a committee which will be#
responsible to Mr, Shelford and
himself for reviewing and
recommending projects to be
assisted under the program,

The Agreement covers
economic development and
social adjustment measuris
primarily for people of Indian#
ancestry, especially those living ae
in the more remote areas of the}
Province. The program is Siam
designed to create employment’ .
opportunities based on the!
establishment of commercial
undertakings in resource
utilization, manufacturing, or:
service industries, including!
tourist ‘services or to improve: Sam
the income le el of groups of {am
native people already. engaged iam
in primary producing activities iim
in such fields as agriculture, ; .
forestry and fishing.

i

Counselling, training and
social adjustment measures are @

ancestry will be able to takel

‘advantage of employment ae
opportunities. In addition. the#
program” may,’ in certain{
isolated communities, provide\
special assistance for measures
which improve access to ear-
ning and employment op-|
portunities and significantly §
improve standards of living for jm
the native people living there.

The Agreement applies to!
projects located in rural areas \iN
and communities where people iam
of Indian ancestry constitute a’
large proportion of the jm
population The costs of,
determining the feasibility andi
planning of proposed projects an
may also be financed, to:

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