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Joseph Renwick keeps a lonely vigil on his 1,280-acre farm in Saskatchewan
Joseph Renwick keeps a lonely vigil on his 1,280-acre farm in Saskatchewan

Joseph Renwick keeps a lonely vigil on his 1,280-acre farm in Saskatchewan

Date1/16/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Joseph Renwick keeps a lonely vigil on his 1;280-acre farm in Saskatchewan. AFter 38 years of farming Renwick is facing his worst crisis. He beat wind; frost and rain to raise prize crops - only to be left with $50;000 worth of wheat and no money. Now he believes Ottawa must start horse-trading to keep farmers going.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0023176F
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