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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-02-23, Page 2THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1933 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE FARM NEWS Ontario Cheese Production “Contrary to the general impres­ sion,” said George H. Barr, director, Dairy Branch, “the production ot cheese, in Ontario, is increasing. “Figures fox1 the yeax* 19,32 show the production of cheese in this 'province as approximately 80,000,- ooo pounds, compared with approxi­ mately 75,000,000 .pounds in 1931. An increase of some 5,000,000 pounds, oi’ about seven per cent, is worthy of attention, particularly when we know that the increase in quality is more than equal to th/ increase in volume.” Healthy Pigs In an address at the outset of the Swine Demonstration Train, Dr. L. Stevenson, provincial zoologist, em­ phasized the importance of health in growing pigs. Healthy pigs, if prop­ erly fed, should be ready for market at from six to seven months of age. Pigs that did not reach market weight at this age were either im­ properly fed or were not healthy. In­ ternal parasites were one of the .common causes of unthrifty hogs, and the farmer should always be on the lookout for possible infection from internal parasites. Sanitation and cleanliness were essential in the hog industry. Common treatments were recommended which may be se- cured by writing the provincial zoo­ logist, Dr. Lionel .Stevenson, Ontar­ io Veterinary College, Guelph, Ont. Soy Beans in Kent The winnex’ of the soy bean cham­ pionship, Mr. G. G. Finlay, at the recent International Grain and Hay Show at Chicago, began to grow soy' beans as an all round stock food when the European corn borer in­ vaded the fields of Kent County in 1923. Mr. Finlay at that time decided to adopt the O. A. C.-211, register­ ed variety of soy bean seed. He sow­ ed ten acres in 1924 and was re­ warded with elevexi large loads of matured beans, which he found to I be relished by the cattle, hogs, sheep! and chickens carried on his farm. I The following year, the O. A. C. be­ came interested in his project and, noting his success, devoted their ex­ tension educational resources toward the rapid expansion of soy bean growing in Ontario. He obtained a splendid yield of threshed beans oix a seven and a half acre field that in 1930 was in alfal­ fa. After harvesting two cuttings of alfalfa hay, the third cutting was threshed for seed. IThe field was then fall .ploughed and seeded to- beans in late May, 19-31. When the beans were harvested, they yielded 32 bushels to the acre. By securing registered foundation soy bean seed, by annuall field in­ spection and by carefully selecting his seed each year, Mr. Finlay has raised his seed to a standrad of per­ fection that enabled him to win the championship in the continental competition of the -Chicago crops show. Ontario Apples Only “As a further indication of the growing demand for graded Ontar­ io-grown apples, J. B., Fairbairn, De­ puty 'Minister of Agriculture, has Depression Prices!! on all kinds of lumber and shingles. Call and see for your­ self or phone 12 Matched White Pine $35.00 per M. A. J. CLATWORTHY Phone 12 ■ CANTON. ONTARIO Don’t Allow Unsightly Pimples To Disfigure Your Face been advised that still another prom­ inent Toronto fruit distributor will, in future, handle graded apples, ex­ clusively. An inspector of this fruit house, intimated to Mr, Fairbairn that his organization had adopted this pol­ icy because of the fact that it is now easy to procure almost unlimited supplies of carefully graded apples grown in Ontario orchards. Another point mentioned was that the public demand for Ontario apples is in­ creasing most noticeably. Time to Improve An appeal to farmers to improve theix* farms and livestock at this time, instead of simply marking time was made by E. K, Hampson, past president of the Ontario Ex­ perimental Union in a recent ad­ dress: “The present is not a time for a negative type of farming. No progress can be made by that method Probably never has there been aj finer opportunity for improving herds with pur-bred foundation stock and field crops with pure seed. La­ bour is more plentiful and cheaper than it has been for years. May not these factors be taken advantage of in making isome improvements? Farming in Ontario will be the major industry for many years to come, and we must adopt the long-term vision of it with faith and hope that better times will return. Fertilizers Sold in Canada Of the almost innumerable brands of fertilizers offered to the public in the earlier days of the fertilizer business in Canada there were hun­ dreds of brands which contained so little actual plant food that they were practically worthless for the purpose for which they were pur­ chased. This condition led to the in­ clusion of a clause in the Fertilizers Act, 1922, requiring that every fer­ tilizer’ sold in Canada contain not less than 12 per cent, of available plant food as nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash .singly or combined. In 19 28 this minimum was raised tc 14 per cent, which is the require­ ment still in effect. During the first year of the operation of the 14 per cent, total plant food requirement hundreds of so-called ferilizers were put out of the market. This provision Of the Act estab­ lished a reasonable basis of mini­ mum plant food content and un­ doubtedly has meant a material saving to farmers in the purchase of fertilizer and prevented many a disa­ ppointment in crop returns which would have resulted from the use of inferior and fradulent materials. Grading and Packaging- Result in Better Price “Much ha,s to be accomplished In the way of grading and packing, before the Ontario farmer can ex­ pect prices for his product, equal to the ''laid down’ value of simiiiar imported products. New Zealand farmers, or pro­ ducers on the Pacific Coast, because of their distant markets, perils of transportation, and competition of home-grown products on those mar­ kets, are forced to pay more atten­ tion to grading, and attractive pack­ ing. Farmers of this Province, iiow- ever, in most lines have not been forced to do this, except in those products where there is an export­ able surplus. Therefore, until the same attention, in packaging and grading is given farm products for domestic consumption it will be ex­ tremely difficult to organize home markets. Cturent Reports f Fourteen young sows were sold from the Swine Demonstration Train at Shelburne in Dufferin County, Many farmers in Halton County are endeavouring to secure men at this season of the yeai’ with the idea of employing them through the summer months. More interest is being shown in Peel County in horses, owing to the low prices of farm products, and bidding a,t auctin sales on horses is The proper way to get rid of this unsightly skin disease is to go right to the seat of the trouble, the blood, and give it a thorough cleansing by the use of Burdock Blood Bitters. You will then have a smooth, clear complexion. Mr. H. Shultz, Woito, Ont., writes:—‘“Three years age my face and neck were covered with pimples. They were hard and infiarned, and itched so I used to scratch them which made them worse. Nothing seemed io help me until I started using Burdock Blood Bitters. After the first bottle I noticed a change, so got another, ftnd m a short time the pimples had all gone.” OFF COLOUR? HOW IS YOUR LIVER? Wakp up your Liver Bile T-Without Calomel Your liver’s a very small organ, but .it cer­ tainly can put your digestive and clinunativp organs out of kilter, by refusing to pour put its daily two pounds of liquid bile into your bowels You won’t completely correct such a condition by taking Bahs, oil, mineral water, laxative candy or chewing gum, or roughage. When they’ve moved your bowels they’re through—and you need a hver stimulant. Carter’s Little Liver I’ills will soon bring back the sunshine into your life. They’re purely vege­ table. Safe. Sure. Ask for them by name. Refuse substitutes. 25c at all druggists. 48 reported brisk. Eggs have been selling on the Hagersville market in Haldimand County at 11c. 13 c. and 15 c. accord­ ing to >grade. Egg dealers report difficulty in disposing of the grade “extra,” as there is apparently a ‘cheap’ complex in the mind of the consumer, causing him to buy a cheaper product. Lincoln county reports that the vegetable growers are getting their early cash crops started in green­ houses and there would appear to be at least the usual acreage of cabbage, lettuce and early tomatoes grown. Livestock in Middlesex are in bet­ ter than average condition, most feeders having ample feed to carry them through the winter. There is increased interest mani­ fest in the eradication of tubercul­ osis in Norfolk County judging by the numbei- of enquiries and new entries under the accredited herd system. In Wentworth there is a brisk demand for good work horses on farms at present and they are com­ manding an excellent price, first- class young horses selling from $100 to $175 each. Custom hatcheries look fox’ an increased business in chicks for 1933. There has been a movement in purebred livestock in Peterborough County, nine good young bulls hav­ ing been purchased by farmers at prices around $50 each. Livestock generally is thinner in Glengarry than usual due to scarcity of feeds as most farmers have been feeding carefully. In order to give service to the farmers of Renfrew County, custom ■seed-cleaning prices at the Renfrew plant are only about half what they were last year. NEVER HAS INDIGESTION Henry Ford, Mussolini and l’rincc of "Wales in Ten Dollar Class. Fruit-a-tives make stomach like new "I had always been in ’good health until 1 be- ' % gan having trouble with ' my stomach. I couldn’t fa'' eat anything without discomfort and contin- JHM ually had heaitburn, severe gas pains and , headaches. I can truthfully say ‘Fruit-a-tives completely restored me to health.” Fruit-a-tives . .. all drug stores GARBO AUTOGRAPH MOST EXPENSIVE Those predatory individuals who devote their spare moments t.o the great quest for autographs‘ learned recently that Greta Garbo’s signa­ ture 'is worth 10 times as much as Woodrow Wilson's and almost as much as Abraham Lincoln’s. New quotations on the autograph market, complied by the New York Daily News, show Garbo leading at $25, while Babe Ruth and Fannie Hurst can produce only 25 cents worth of autograph value with their pens. Charlie Chaplin and Marlene Die­ trich are quoted at $10 each. Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Con­ stance Bennett, Norma Shearer and Andrew Johnson each are worth $3,510 to autograph dealers, which xs 50 cents more than the signatures of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Wood­ row Wilson will ’bring. In the $10 class are Henry Ford, Mussolini and the Prince of Wales, while Lupe Ve­ lez is worth only $1. Charles a Lindbergh is listed at $7.50, James J. Walker at $5 and Jackie Coopex at $2.50. Many tales are told in Now York and Hollywood the principal, stamp­ ing ground for the autograph herds of unusual situations that have aris- en in the industry. Shortly after he won the Nobel prize, Sinclair Lewis lectured to a large audience in New York. After the lecture about 50 women storm­ ed backstage with copies of Lewis’ books, all wanting autographs. Le­ wis sighed and began writing. Sud­ denly one woman stepped up and thrust a copy of Will Durant’s “The Story of Philosophy” at ' the red­ headed author. “I didn’t write that,” Lewis said “I’m not guilty of that.’ “Yes,” said the woman, “I know but I couldn’t find my copy of ‘Main, Street/ so will you sign this one for me?” * Leis refused. THE LATE DAVID GOTTSCHALK Word has been received of the passing of Mr, David Gottschalk, a former resident of Zurich and now Qt Bad Axe, Mich. Deceased was found dead in his store. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, one son and one daughter, Two sisters and one brothex’ also survive. THIS ’N THAT Give Her a Bran Mash The visiting nui’se is just as kind to the grownups, too, and to the aged—to young and old alike she brings her comfort'—.she is calf and gentle, capable and cheerful.—The Chicago Daily News Does a Flea Ever Forget? Teacher (to bring out the idea of size —'Mention a difference between an elephant and a flea. 'Tommy—'Well, an elephant can have fleas, but a flea can’t have ele­ phants.—Everybody’s. Looping the Loop Political Speaker—What we need is a working majority and then— A Voice—Bettei* reverse it, mis­ ter. What we really need is a ma­ jority working.—'Washington Labor “Father,” said .little Frank as he •turned the pages of a history book, “how did the cliff dwellers keep warm in winter time?" “Why I guess they used the moun­ tain ranges. Now don’t ask any more foolish question.” (Sammy Snookes got a job that didn’t please him—shoveling The snow from the .path in front of his house. It was quite a large path, and the job looked like taking up the best part of the morning. After about two hours’ toil he be­ gan to cry. “What’s the matter, Sammy?” asked a 'sympathetic neighbor. “Boo-hoo!” sobbed Sammy. “A tramp .came along just now and stole the shovel from the boy next door.” “Well, Sammy,” said the neighbor, “It’s very kind of you to have sc much sympathy, but you mustn’t let othei’ people’s affairs upset you so.” “It ain't that," said Sammy. “I’m crying because he didn’t steal my shovel, too!” FARMER! Here’s why you should Read Your Newspaper. Im the first place of all, Mr. Farmer, you are interested in Exeter because it is the logical market foi’ the greater part of the produce you have to sell. .Exetei1 people are the consumers of what you have to sell, and you, being the pro­ ducer of what they must buy, are a person of mighty importance to them. You have a com­ mon bond. Anything, then, that affects Exeter or its people affects you by affecting your market. Anything that effects the farmers of Exeter district has a vital bearing on the business life and general status of Exeter town, We are, .after all, one in point of view, economically. In presenting the news and othex1 items of interest each week the Times-Advocate is guided by this thought. Items of interest regarding, any phase of farm work or life are published, to­ gether with the, news of the entire rural dis­ tricts, Township Council meetings are given particular attention, as also are Farmer Clubs, Institutes, Church Societies, etc. Besides the buying opportunities listed by the stores The Times-Advocate’s classified advertis­ ing section is of special interest to Farmers. There is continually something offered for sale that is of use to you; and when you have any­ thing to sell these classified ads. take your message to 150'0 buyers in your own district for the small sum of 3 5 cents. You are also kept continually in touch with what is occurring in the Town of Exeter, soc­ ially, industrially and in municipal government by the complete survey of the town’s activities which The Times-Advocate presents each week. And by the constant changes taking place, which is news, you are kept informed of the Conditions of your most important market. Mr. Farmer, you should be a careful reader of the Times-Advocate every week. Are you? The cost at $2.00, is less than four cents a week. One great trouble is that too many of us think that a man who has made a million dollars is an author­ ity on every subject undei’ the sun. Dolling’ Up the Noiseless “What has kept you so late?’’ “I was fixing a new ribbon on my typewriter.” “You ought to be ashamed to own it, You get rid of her or ihere’l) be trouble!’’—Sydney Bulletin. If Hungry Eat in a Phone Booth Diner—Waiter, the portions seem to have got a lot smaller lately. Waiter—Just an optical illusion sir. New that the restaurant has been enlarged they look smallfeii—thats all.—'Fliegende Blatter. How Canada Gets and Spends Gov. Exp’s 1913 $275,000,000 Field Crops 1913 $552,000'000 Field Crops 1931 $425,000,000 Field Crops Av. 1927-31 $866,000,000 A study showing the comparison between the cost of Govern­ ment in Canada and the farm value of all field crops has been prepared by W. Sanford Evans' and released for the National Committee on economy in public finance by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The study, as il­ lustrated by the chart, indicates that in 1913 the total sum expend­ ed by governments for ordinary pu "roses was equal to 50 per cent. <•'< farm value of all field crops iT- Canada. In 1931 Govern- n. iits expended a sum equal to 216 per cent, of the value of all field crops. THE MABK OF THE LAW All was quiet and peaceful in the •littlie country vilage. Siuddenly a high-powered car burst into view. From one side of the road to the other it sped, scattering the morn­ ing shoppers in all directions. At the risk of his life the village constable dashed forward with up­ raised arms. The .car, however, continued its wild career, and finally came to a standstill within a few yards of the village* pump. “What ever’s the matter?” the sweet young thing at the wheel ask­ ed the constable. “Matter,'” echoed the redfaced of­ ficer angrily. “You’ve been driving too fast and I’m going to pinch you.” “Oh, constable, are you really?” she smilingly replied. “Well, please do it where it won’t show.” As prices were exceptionally low and yield not high in 1931, anothei’ comparison is added. The average value of all field crops for the 5 years, 1927-19'31, includ­ ing three years of good prices, was $866,000,000, while the ordin­ ary expenditures of governments in 1931 were $920,000,000. Whereas 111 1913 a sum equal to one-half the value of the field crops sufficed to meet ordinary government expenditures, a stage has now been reached where the average value of all field crops falls short by many millions of dollars of meeting the ordinary requirements of governments.