The Farmer and the Statesman Myno Van Dyke Newspaper Article

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Newcastle Village & District Historical Society

The Farmer and the Statesman Myno Van Dyke Newspaper Article: A newspaper clipping of an article titled "The Farmer and the Statesman" by Myno Van Dyke, published in the Orono Weekly Times on Wednesday, November 15, 2000. The article discusses the life of Fred Bowen, a farmer from the Third Concession of Clarke, who managed 150 acres and raised Shorthorn cattle. Fred pursued a career in politics, serving as a councillor and Reeve before being elected to the House of Commons in 1923. His opponent, Vincent Massey, hailing from a philanthropic family, campaigned vigorously, though Bowen won by a substantial margin. Massey later became Canada's first Minister in Washington and served as Governor General of Canada. Despite political differences, both men enjoyed influential careers and left a lasting legacy in Canadian history.
The Farmer and the Statesman Myno Van Dyke Newspaper Article

A newspaper clipping of an article titled "The Farmer and the Statesman" by Myno Van Dyke, published in the Orono Weekly Times on Wednesday, November 15, 2000. The article discusses the life of Fred Bowen, a farmer from the Third Concession of Clarke, who managed 150 acres and raised Shorthorn cattle. Fred pursued a career in politics, serving as a councillor and Reeve before being elected to the House of Commons in 1923. His opponent, Vincent Massey, hailing from a philanthropic family, campaigned vigorously, though Bowen won by a substantial margin. Massey later became Canada's first Minister in Washington and served as Governor General of Canada. Despite political differences, both men enjoyed influential careers and left a lasting legacy in Canadian history.

Name/Title

The Farmer and the Statesman Myno Van Dyke Newspaper Article

Entry/Object ID

2026.46.49

Description

A newspaper article written by Myno Van Dyke about the life of Fred Bowen.