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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-03-23, Page 6THURSDAY, MARCH 23rd, 1933 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE New Cattle Regulations By Order in Council an important ^Iteration has been made in the quarantine regulations of cattle into Canada. It has now been decreed that cattle re-acting to the tubercu lin test or showing clinical symp toms of tuberculosis shall be perma nently marked in the right ear with the letter “T” and shall be slaugh tered forthwith, without coinpensa-, tion, or returned to the country of ducers?” origin. As further proof of interest, j carefully selected bacon sows choice sold. purebred boars, have many and been Cattle Foi* British Market Must, Be Carefully Selected our export of beef and stock- Best Cash Crop According to T. A. Benson of the Federal Poultry Branch at Toronto prospects indicate that once again poultry and eggs will prove the best cash crop. Unseasonable weather has much towards a prices, not only ed production, transportation. Egg prices, however, have become slightly firmer, recently and given normal March weather, the outlook for steady fair prices is encourag ing. I done. dropping off in egg* because of increas- but in faciliating “Is er cattle being jeopardized by the methods of a certain number of pro. This was the question of Garnet H. Duncan, livestock investi gator, Ontario Marketing Board. Mr. Duncan pointed to the fact that a high percentage of Canadian heifers, arriving in Great Britain, have proved to be -with calf. It is his thought that, since there is no market for that class of livestock in the Old Country at present, the con tinuing of this practice will work to | the disadvantage of all producers Great Britain has the potentialities of becoming our greatest market and therefore, is worthy of our best products. Carelessness in the class of stock shipments to that country must result in the destruction of a most valuable outlet. j mand for timothy hay is diminshing LATE IVAN OE.SCH and as legume crops yield on an av-i erage of a ton more to the acre than: funeral of Ivan Oesch, of timothy is quite possible that much I Zurich, was held on Thursday last of the straight timothy acreage ■wjll|^’°^ the Evangelical Church, fol- eventually be seeded to one of the 1 -...."............. " legume crops such as clover, alfalfa, 1 or alsike or a mixture of these and timothy. Beware of ungraded seed, in the first place it is unlawful for any one to offer seed for sale ungraded, and, secondly, ungraded seed is of very doubtful quality and often is a source of severe contamination. Any tfarmeir, by forwarding representa tive samples of the Dominion Seed Branch at Toronto or Ottawa may have three samples graded free of charge. Finally, Mr. Martin, said, “One prominent farmer summed up the legume situation very aptly when he remarked, ‘as far as my own farm is concerned, I intend to buy early, seed down everything ana slap it on thick.” ! lowing a private service at the house I conducted by Rev. C. iSchrag assisted 1 by Rev. E. Burn, It was estimated about 500 relatives and friends at tended the funeral, interment wag made in the Mennonite Cemetery Hay Tp. Deceased, ■who was a victim of Botulism poisoning was, ill only about two days, He was aged 21 yeaars, 8 months and 18 days. He was very much interested in athlet ics and will be greatly missed by the boys of town. Thirteen months previous his eldest brought Mr. El mer Oesch passed away. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Oesch, three brothers, Milton and Menno, of Zurich and John at Pigeon, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. MbGregor, of Kippen, Mrs, Norman Gascho and Mrs. Susan Oesch. i A Serious Menace The apple maggot is now recog nized as a serious menace to Ontario export apple trade. Prof. L. Caesar provincial entomologist, in. a recent address pointed out that most grow ers are familiar with the sprays nee. essary to exterminate the maggot and all commercial men know that the maggot can be controlled. Warm -moist summers and mild open win ters have been responsible for its spread, but effective spraying would bring it under control in a few months, provided all apple trees in the immediate vicinity were also sprayed. Odd trees in the next field and also the hawthorn in the ad jacent woods constitutes a menace Prof. Caesar declared. Public Stock Yards in 1932 During the twelve months of 1932 few cattle were marketed at public stock yards by approximately 7 6,000 head, as compared with the previous year. The curtailment in the move ment to market, should not, however be considered as an indication of a relative decline in production. Prices were a ruling influence and were consistently responsible for a com mendable caution in respect to load ings. It was pointed out most fre quently during the year that the condition of the market was such that even a normal run would devel op almost unsaleable carry-overs. Swine Dcmonstration Cars Greeted With Enthusiasm experience of those in charge “Swine Demonstration Cars,” Province under the The of the touring the sponsorship of the Federal and Pro vincial Departments of Agriculture definitely indicates an increasing in terest in the markets of Great Bri tain, by Ontario farmers. Large numbers were in attend ance at every “stop” of the cars. The majority attended not only to wit ness the exhibition, but to discuss problems relating to production and marketing. 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 GRANTON. ONTARIO Deeper Laying Pens Favoured 20 by 20 feet is the correct size laying hens, A used at the Ex Harrow, Ont., is Birds in a A poultry house regarded as about for one hundred house of this size perimental Station, proving satisfactory, smaller house, 16 by 18 feet, ap peared to be more uncomfortable during the winter months. This con dition, as stated by the Superinten dent, was borne out by the behav iour of the birds in the smaller house for they would seek shelter from the draught and huddle in the corners An outbreak of colds and roup con firmed this condition, as no trouble of this nature was experienced in the larger house. A careful record of in temperature of the showed comparatively ence. the variation two houses little differ- This uncomfortable condition was believed to be due to draughts created in the narrower house. Marketing' of Ontario Onions Commenting on the fact that the Ontario onion situation is encourag ing, J. A. Carroll, head of the Crops and Markets Branch, said: “Market, ing of Ontario onions has now as sumed brighter tone. February sales have been distinctly uetter than those of either December or January and indications are mat present selling will continue. “Sales of red onions, in particular were slow in December and January, and only recently have shown signs of normal movement. So far as this variety is concerned on the Montreal market, local supplies are sufficient to last about ten days only. After the quantity on hand is exhausted, Ontario will be called on for sup plies.” In regard to supplies on hand, in Ontario producing districts, Mr Carroll said that the amount, as of February 15, was some x75 carloads (Shrinkage, however, would probably reduce this supply by some 10 to 15 per cent. “This “should Eastern May 1, quantity,” he finished, be sufficient to supply all Canada requirements up to precluding the importing onions until date.” Use More Red Clover necessity of alter that This Year With the judicious purchasing of small price there seeds NO MORE SICK HEADACHES Fruit-a-tives end years of pain •‘I suffered exceed ingly with indiges tion and sick head aches for years. I could hardly eat anything and was badly constipated. I realize now, of . course, that I was tn a very run-down condition. Fortunately for me a neighbor recommended *Fruit-a-tives’ and I began taking them. I am certainly glad I did. They regulated my system and toned me up generally so that now I am in the best of health. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.” Fruit-a-tives . . . all drug stores DISTRICT NEWS The death occurred in Detroit oi John McClacherty in liis 63rd year The remains were brought to God erich where interment was made He is survived by his widow and one daughter. For the first time in twenty-one years William Paris met his brother Jack Paris, of Mitchell one day last week. Mr. Paris had been serving with the Imperial Army in India making his home in India. The death occurred in Ailsa Craig of Mrs. Neil McAlpine, following a stroke from which, she rally. Her husband survives, ment was made tery. failed to Inter in Strathroy ceme- Leckie, D. D. has a delegate of the Rev. Neil M’. been appointed United Church Of Canada, to attend the Quadriennial Meeting of the Reformed in Belfast World’s Alliance of Church which is to meet early in June. An interesting boy’s oratorical contest was held in Victoria School Goderich on Thursday last. McKinnon was awarded Thompson, second and Johnston third. John first, Nei1 Billy Joe threatened Clark Stanley, aged 27, Blyth, farmer, was sentenced to one month in common jail by ’Judge Costello of Goderich, for swearing falsely at a police court trial in connection with a liquor case. WHALEN (Crowded out last week) Whalen W. M. S. The March meeting of the W. M. was held at the home of Mrs. Geo,S Squires on Friday afternoon, March 10th. The 2nd vice president, Mrs. H. Squire was in the chair. Meeting opened with hymn 223 followed by three members leading in prayer The Scripture lesson the 23rd Psalm -Was read by Mrs. George Squire. A piano duet by Mrs. Thos. Gunning and Miss Gladys Squire was enjoyed by all. The devotional leaflet “The Woman of no Importance” was read by Mrs. Hazlewood. A was taken for business. Leaflet was led by Mrs. and several other ladies ings. The meeting was closed with a hymn and the benediction. Mrs Squire and her assistants served lunch and a social half hour was spent. short time The Study H. Squire gave read by Wellington Velma Squire; .Lewis and a by Eric Brown The Fire which for a time a portion of the village of Belgrave completely destroyed the hardware store of Robert McKenzie and did considerable damage to Geddes’ hotel alongside. The fire broke out about 5.30 p.m. and Wingham and Bly th firemen responded. Moses to their Arnold McConnell and Robins while returning home in Goderich from a trip to Toronto drove his coupe into a tele phone pole. The former was driving and when suddenly confronted on a curve by a cyclist ahead of him and a. buggy meeting him, the drive: took to the ditch and snapped oft a telephone pole. Box Social On Friday evening, March 10th a Box Social took place at Mr. and Mrs. George Squires’ home. A short program was given with Mr. John Hazlewood as chairman which was as follows: piano selection by Mrs Foster; violin solo by Andrew Ark- sey. accompanied by Velma Squire; mouthorgan selection Brock; piano solo by reading by Mr. Geo. mouthorgan selection accompanied by Jean Morley, remainder of the evening was spent in progressive crokinole. Ladies’ high was Mrs. Allan Jacques and gent’s high was Mr. Mervin Brock ladies’ consolation, Miss Margaret Hern and Mr. Carl Foster. With Mr. Hazlewo'od as auctioneer the boxes were disposed of and the pro ceeds were $16.30. A vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Squire -was given for their kind hospitality. Miss Beatrice Dayman, of Kippen was holidaying last week cousin, Velma Squire. iMrs. Roy Neil and Mrs. of Detroit, days with den. Mr. and ham, were and Mrs. Frank Parkinson. -Mr. and Mrs. F. (Squire attended the- funeral of the late Mr. H. Whet stone at Anderson on Tuesday af ternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Squire, of near Exeter, were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. George Squire. with her J. Ogden several, are spending their father, Mr. W. Og- Mrs. W. Shier, of Wood- Sunday visitors with Mr GREENWAY seeds, paying attention to in accordance with quality will be sufficient home-grown with the exception of timothy i to met normal demands states Ar thur H Martin, Assistant Director • Crops and Markets Branch. Good alfalfa seed will be some what scarce and. is likely to be slightly higher in price. was no export trade for Red Clover this year there will be ample sup plies of clover seed and at the ex tremely reasonable prices at which the seed will sell, many no doubt increase the ings this year. We still import 50% j othy seed used in Ontario. ZURICH Mr. Michael Hoffman, of town r to be * who has not been well is improving As there nicely. farmers will clover seed- of the tim- The de- Mrs. E. Burn, ter, Miss Sarah who is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. and MTs. Hilton Si Jacobe spent in London and Mr. Leonard week-end visit aunt Mrs. Struth returned with to her home in Baden.- During the thunder storm night recently, lightning struck is visiting her sis- Greb, in Preston Garnet Jacobe, Mr Truemner and Mrs one day last week Ingersoll. Bender made to Kitchener. Don’t Mow Unsightly Pimples To Disfigure Your Face a His him one the (Crowded out last week) Miss Broderick of West Williams, spent the week-end with her cousin Mrs. Lloyd Bropliey. Mr. I. B. Woodrow and Mr. Shel don Pew, of Niagara Falls, spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lu ther. We regret to report that Mr. Ed McPherson is still confined to the house with illness. Mrs. E. Mason entertained a few ladies at a quilting bee last week. Rev. S. J. Mathers will preach next Sunday on “The Limit of the Spirit is Faith.’ The sympathy of the community is expressed to the family of the late Mr. David Steeper, who passed away at his home in parkhill last 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 ago my face and neck were covered with pimples. They were hard and inflamed, and itched so I used to scratch them which made them worse. Nothing seemed to help me until I started using Burdock Blood Bitters. After the first bottle I noticed a change, so got another, and in a short time the pimples had all gone.” chimney in the apartments occupied rweek.by Mr. and Mrs, Ivan Yungblut. | in spite of the cold weather a Fire came flying from the stove but good crowd was present to enjoy thq no serious damage was done. * play put on in the parish. Hall on Mr. and Mrs. 1 Pigeon, Mich., are visiting with tb» latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Men no Bechler. Mr. and Mrs. A. Aulerich, of troit, spent the week-end at home of the latter’s parents, and Mrs. L. Prang. Mr. Gorge J. Thiel has leased 100-acre farm on the Goshen Line .south of Zurich, occupied by Mr. Lawrence Denomme, for a few years from Mr. Fred Rader for three years Mr. W. X Jarrott; Rd. Supt. of Hay Twp., and Mr. David Ducharme attended th© convention of superin- tendants at London. Henry j<;ichler, of j Thursday night by Parkhill talent, a vlsdfbiw with f.lii' x anecpssfiil meeting of the meiii- De- the Mr the A successful meeting of the mem bers of the United church school on Friday evening. The supt., Mr. W. Young, had charge of a splendid pro gram by the members of the .school The vote on the division of the school into Jr. and Sr. departments was by ballot and resulted in 22-17 in favor of the Division. iMr. and Mrs. Rotnphf attended the funeral of the latter’s aunt, Mrs R. Gower in crediton on Monday. The Y. S. met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hicks on Monday Roll call was answered by the name of some outstanding Canadian. Time was when Dave Clendenning never missed a lodge meeting. But after going through the chairs he had sort of eased off. Besides, he didn’t like night driving. So, although he had received his no tice for the coming meeting, he had comfortably forgotten it till Pete Roswell’s telephone call impressed on him the important nature of the business to be transacted. For 30 cents you can telephone about 100 miles by calling "station- to-station” after 8.30 p.m. See list of rates in front of directory. (Evening rates begin at 7 p.m.) "All. right, Pete, I’ll be there,” he answered . . . and returned home from the meeting with a feeling of duty well done. A Long Distance call the difference between peace of mind. Long quick, clear, easy to use, and surprisingly inexpensive. often spells regret and Distance is is surprisingly inexpensive Chairman—After these few cur sory remarks by Mr. Woodhead—” Mr. Woodhead (excitedly and em phatically—“It’s a lie! I never swore in my life.” “It ain’t sanitary,” protested the traveler, “to have your fiouse built over the hog pen that way.” “Well I dunno,” replied the native “We ain’t lost a hog in fifteen years. THE OLD BASSWOOD TREE. On concession 8 and 9, Ashfield, near the schoolhouse in School Section No. 9, stands a basswood tree that was growing there seventy years ago when the first school house was built and has always been a common trysting-place for the school children in their playtime. Dedicated to the late William Moran, Thomas Finley, William Kickley and others who have allowed the dear old tree to stand. (All Rights Reserved) / How dear to my heart is the Old Basswood Tree That grew within sight of the school, For round it we played in the old happy days When free from the teacher’s strict rule. In springtime her branches she yielded to us To make basswood whistles so good, Like a mother she loved the wee lads who played round With musical whistles so crude. Refrain'—> Fond mempries turn back to this dearest old tree, No matter how far we have moved, The ..Old Basswood Tree, yes, the Old Basswood Tree, The^Old Basswood Tree that we loved. In hot summer days ’neath its shade we. sat down, And chatted and courted in ease, For dear to our hearts were the bright little girls We kissed as they sat on our knees. ., It was there that we played our innocent games •As we circled round in a ring, And chose our best partners with heartiest zest While all of us lustily sing. Refrain'—- But where are the boys of those bright happy days, The sweet smiling girls that we loved? Full many are gone to the heavenly land And some far away are removed. Tonight as I think of the old days so glad When we played round the Old Basswood Tree, I long for the ones who so dear to our hearts Whose faces we ne’er hope to see. Refrain'— . How dear to our hearts were those old chums of ours, Who played round the Old Basswood Tree, Who quarrelled sometimes but who soon were agreed For we were like one family. How grateful we are that through all the long years Our dear friend, the Old Basswood Tree, . Was allowed to live on to shelter small groups - Of as plain little children as we. Refrain— And oft as I think of those old happy days I cannot keep back the salt tear For dear ones we loved in the old joyous times When each to the other was dear. And shall we live on without ever a hope That we one another many see? Nay, fondly I trust that sometime again We’ll meet round the Old Basswood Tree. W. H. JOHNSTON Exeter, Ontario, February 20, 1933* ' """ .....—■■■ *.......... .... • ..■ , »