Sand Instead of Heat. Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada, July 19 -- Drifting sand and top soil are much more prevalent on farms in this "bread basket" section of Canada this year than growing wheat. The farmers sifts the sandy crop destroyer through his hands. Drought conditions here and elsewhere in Canada may keep the Dominion from exporting any of its wheat this year.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Sand Instead of Heat. Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada, July 19 -- Drifting sand and top soil are much more prevalent on farms in this "bread basket" section of Canada this year than growing wheat. The farmers sifts the sandy crop destroyer through his hands. Drought conditions here and elsewhere in Canada may keep the Dominion from exporting any of its wheat this year.

Associated Press · [ca. July 1937]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Weather: Drought: Wire Photos

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