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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-08-17, Page 6THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1933 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE FARM NEWS HORSE LASSOED ENDS OWN LIFE Ventilated Trap-Nests Open trap-nests are being ad­ vocated in some quarters f-or sum­ mer use. The sides are constructed of laths or other smiliar materials admitting cool air freely, and these are covered with, wire screening to keep out other hens, mice and other nuisances. The usual trap-door ie situated at the front and the top is boarded over, but three sides are ventilated. to to ch A. C. Team Won Ontario Agricultural College Guelph, won premier honors in the intercollegiate grain judging com­ petitions at the World’s Grain Show Scoring 4,639 points Out of a possi­ ble 6,000 'the O.A.C. team captured the team aggregate prize of a $200 trophy. Bruce Marshall, Cohoe, of South Woodslee, Ont., won a schol­ arship valued at $600 for scoring the highest individual aggregate of 1,612 points. The O. A. C. team was composed of B. M. Cohoe, N. D Hogg, of Orono and A. W. Archibald of Seaforth. In addition to first placing and scholarship, the Ontario team secured a total of $270 in in­ dividual cash awards. The Saskatch­ ewan University team placed second and also took first honors in indi­ vidual cash awards, the amount be­ ing $300. Canadian competed, and small judging. Many student teams from and American colleges Eleven classes of grain seed were included in the for Pea species, Canadian L. Held of nine other the Ken- blue, etc Fisherville Haldimand Many Ontario Winners At World’s Grain Show Early results in Judging at World’s Grain Exhibition in Regina Sask., indicated that Ontario grow­ ers had captured a fair share of the awards. Chief honors in red top grass went J. N. VanLoon of Water­ ford, with Eber H. Snively, also of Waterford in second place. L. B Mehlenbacher, of Cayuga was first in the class tucky blue-, with Elson second and growers following in order. In Flint corn, requiring more than 110 days to mature, first place went to W, M. Weaver, Turnerville, Ont., and first place in the class for small field peas white or yellow, was won by R. S. Lee, Chatsworth, Ont. H Fraleigh, M.L.A., Forest Ont. was second to the agricutlural ministry of Northern Ireland in the flax seed or fibre. W. Davison, of Blenheim led eight Ontario growers in the soy beans, yellow or greenish colour Ralph Moore and Son, of Norwich took second to the B. C. winner in mangel seed and third in the col­ lection of vegetable seed, while Eth­ an Barnhart and Wilmer both the seed took While incomplete this list is suffic­ ient to indicate the enviable showing made by Ontario growers at the big exhibition. Eberly among Clover of Ayr of Stevensville, were winners in the Dutch ■class. Cameron Edgar, third place in mangel seed Potato Growers Advised Not To Sell Too Cheaply Growers would be well advised refuse to accept less than $1.60 $2.75 per bag at the farm foi* good­ quality potatoes says C. W. Bauer Secretary of the Ontario Grower’s Markets Council. Many growers who are familiar with crop and market conditions are refusng to accept less than $2 per bag, realizing that with the short crop this price will be eas­ ily obtained -before the late crop is ready to be harvested. Even with the increase in price the net returns per acre of potatoes will be considerably below that of a year ago. From information obtainable from other potato-producing districts in the Dominion the 193i3 crop will be considerably below that of the last several years, while reports from the United States indicate a drop of over 60,000,000 bushels from last year. The unscrupulous trucker travels miles daily from grower to grower bearing down on the price, and us­ ually is successful in finding some grower who is not up to date with market conditions and possibly strikes a bargain away below mar­ ket values. He then is in a position to undersell his competitors, result­ ing in a general market weakening not at all in keeping with the law of supply and demand. Naturally the grower suffers. Recent estimates received from reliable sources place the early po­ tato crop at no more than 150 per cent, of the normal crop. Prices to the trade on the whole­ sale market recently were $1.75 to $2.2'5' per bag, according to grade and were same A horse owned by Bob Hoggarth of Goderich, caused its owner and many pedestrians and ^automobile owners some anxious minutes when it was running wild around the streets. The horse dashed among cars and people on the streets* and sidewalks and no one was able to capture it. Finally it was cornered in an alleyway and lassoed in true cowboy style.X Ernest Jones, aged 40’, a trucker of St. Marys, was found lying be­ side a stream on his brothers farm on the tenth con. of Blanshard, with a bullet wound in his temple appar­ ently self inflicted. He died a few minutes later without regaining con­ sciousness, Deceased had- been no­ ticeably affected since the death of his wife three years ago. He leaves a. little son, his parents, five broth­ er and four sisters. $40,000. In Prises and Attractions Canada’s Progress is demonstrated at the Western Fair. Come and see the marked improvement that has taken place in lines of Agriculture and business endeavours, Canada is winning a place in the front rank of the Nations, forward with Canada. Prize List and Information Mailed on Request. ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 31st J. H. Saunders, President September 11-16, 1933 all Go 26 IV. D. Jackson, Secretary ABBOTT FAMILY REUNION HELD MARBLE YIELDS BRANDY quality, while other sources quoting $1.35 to $1.60 for the quality, delivered to 'Toronto Horticultural; Notes Hardy Phlox is best transplanted in late August. They should be di­ vided about every third year. When dividing clupnps the centre should be discarded and the outside pieces replanted in good soil. Good variet­ ies are Elizabeth Campbell, Le Mahdi, Frau Anton Buchner and Baron von Dedem. The Autumn Crocus, Colchicum autumndale is an interesting bulb planted in late summer and blooms in early October with pale lavender flowers; the leaves grow in .spring This is the proper time to trans­ plant the candidum. about five inches deep, good drainage by setting bulbs a Madonna Lily, Lilium They should be placed and given on layer of coarse sand. Soybeans in Kent About ten thousand acres of soy­ beans are now growing in the Chat­ ham district to supply the oil and meal factory now established there Inspections of a few fields have shown the bean standing up better than most crops under the drought condition. The entire product of last year’s operations of the mill was sold some time ago and deliveries are ordered up to next October. The plant was occupied for three months in manufacture of last year’s crop into oil and meal. With the acreage is is expected year will be required to coming crop. Death of Prof. .Millen Professor F. Eric Millen ,head the Apiculture Department at the ■Ontario Agricultural College died after an illness of only a few days He had undergone a serious opera­ tion and failed to rally. Since 1919, when he took up his duties at Guelph, the late Profes­ sor Millen had been head of the De­ partment of Agriculture. He was a graduate of the college receiving his degree in 191'3. A native of Kent England, the deceased was in his fifty-first year. He was provincial Apiarist and secretary of the Ontar­ io Beekeeper’s Association. The late Professor was recognized as one of the outstanding apiarists in North America and a widely known authority on the subject of beekeeping and honey production He was very popular with the many beekeepers of Ontario. four times that a handle full the BAHN FIRES rec- des- from hay oi An Abbott family reunion was held at the Lucan Park to celebrate the 80th birthday of Jlohn Abbott, oldest living member of the large family of the late Thomas and Jane Abbott. There were about 7'0 members pres­ ent, coming from Vancouver, Toron­ to, London, Forest, Exeter, Ettrick. St. Ives, Granton, Clandeboye and Saintsbury. The entrance to the grounds was .decorated with- bunting, flags and a large welcome sign. The weather was ideal and the sports enjoyed by all At 6 o’clock refreshments were ser­ ved. A birthday cake decorated with one large golden candle, represent? ing 50 years and 30 smaller candles was made by Mrs. F. H. Neil, London the only surviving sister. Mr. Abbott was presented with a beautiful gold-headed cane, Mrs. W Revington reading the address and Tom Thompson making the presenta- ion. Mr. Abbott made a suitable reply. Railway auction sales of unclaimed articles have always proved a great attraction for numerous people and many surprises have been sprung states a bulletin of the Canadian National Railways. Recently at an auction sale in New York of un­ claimed articles a three-foot block of imitation marble was put up> for bidding. Nobody, evidently, wanted a tliree-foot block of marble so back it went into the storeroom. It arriv­ ed about a year ago from Spain and had lain around in the storeroom from that time. Since the block was taking up too much space, and evi­ dently it was impossible to sell it orders were given to break it up and dispose of it. With the first bllow of sledge hammer the block split wide open and in the centre were 24 bottles of fine brandy. COOKING SCHOOLS I B McINTOSH—HAUGH was given in marriage by wore a graceful gown of crepe, made on moulded tailored jacket and smart iShe carried a The marriage was solemnized on Wednesday morning, August 9tb at the United Church, Brucefield of Dr. Anna Haugh daughter of Mr and Mrs. C. H. Haugh, of Bruce- feld, to John McIntosh, M.A., son of Mrs. McIntosh and the late James McIntosh, of Seaforth. Rev. M. Mc­ Cleary, of Metropolitan United Church, Toronto, officiated. The church was attractively decorated with ferns and summer flowers. The, bride, who her father, white and lines, with hat of white felt. shower of roses, lillies of the valley and swansonia. Miss Hazel Haugh of Toronto, was her sister’s 'brides­ maid, wearing a gown of similiar design, in flesh sand crepe with white accessories, and carrying .Sweetheart roses and gypsopliilia Little Ruth Hess, Consul of the bride, was a dainty flower girl In a green organdy frock and carrying rosebuds. David McIntosh acted as best man and the lace Haugh and The “Lohengrin” played 'by W. A. sail, and during the signing of the \ .. _(register the Hatter sang, J Love You Truly.” A wedding reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, where the guests, number­ ing 75, were received by the bride’s mother, who wlore a blue flowered chiffon and bridegroom’s mother who also re­ ceived. was gowned in ,black printed crepe and wore a corsage of roses After the wedding breakfast the bride and groom left for Lake Sim­ coe district, the bride going away in a \poudre l^lue ensemble, w|ith white accessories. On their return Mr. McIntosh and his bride will re­ side in Toronto. ushers were Wal- James McIntosh bridal chorus was McLaren, of Hen­ frock with matching hat corsage of sweet peas. The short and the Nevertheless, grain already will be good X 5 found The Ontario Department of culture, realizing .that there problem of greater importance to home-makers than the choice -of proper foods and their preparation and, with a view to instructing the rural homemakers in Nutrition, a series of four schools will be he'ld as announced: Aylmer...... . August 14tli at 2 p.m Aylmer .... August 15th at 2p.m. p.m p.m p.m p..m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m p.m Strathroy .... August and 17th at and 18th at 21st at Strathroy .... August Exeter ......... August Exeter ....... August 22nd at and 24th at and 24th at St. Marys, .... August Agfi- is no 8 2 8 2 2 2 8 2 8 2 that the needs St. Marys .... August It has been proven of the family can be met through the use of Canadian grown products and this will be cleanly set forth in the demonstrations. It is hoped that localities sur­ rounding the centres named will be well represented by women who willl take back to their neighbors the in­ formation gleaned. At each session^there will be car­ ried out a very carefully prepared program, and copies of recipes o? real worth willl be distributed. At the conclusion (of this series plans will be considered for holding demonstrations of a similiar nature in many parts of (the Province at a more suitable season. The experience gained a.t the schoolls will enable those concerned to formulate plans which will insure success. The Department of Agriculture has the co-operation of the Hydro Power comission and manufacturers of electrical equipment in providing the necessary power and equipment It is recognized that August is not a desirable time for such an under­ taking, for most of the country wo­ men are very busy, but we can as­ sure the women and girls that they will be well repaid for any sacrifice made to attend these demonstrations s A GOLDEN WEDDING LESLIE—WHEATLEY Mr. and Mrs. William Martin cele­ brated their golden wedding on Mon­ day August 7th at their home in Lucan. F'ifty years ago they were married, in Collingwood and for the past ithirty years have resided in Lu- Mr. Martin was at one time of the village. can. Reeve ZURICH Mr. spent Mrs. R. F. Stade. and Mrs. H. Eidit, of Civic Holiday with Emmanuel College, Toronto, was the scene of a quiet wedding, when Miss Blanche Wheatley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Wheatley. Seaforth, became the bride of Rev. Charles W. Leslie, son of Mr. and Mrs. George I. Leslie, Ingersoll. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Prof. K. H. Causland, M. A. BIRK—-ROUTLEDGE A very happy matrimonial event was celebrated at the home of Dr. ad Mrs. Joseph Routledge, of Zur­ ich, on Saturday afternoon, August 5th when their youngest daughter. Miss Ida Josephine, was united in wedlock to Mr. Leonard Arthur Birk, B. S. A. of Guelph, and only son of Mr. Adam Birk and the late Mrs. Birk, of Dashwood. Rev. E. Burn officiated; the home being beautifully decorated for 'the occa­ sion. After the ceremony a suitable repast was enjoyed after which the happy couple left on a honeymoon trip, and on their return will reside in Guelph where Mr. Birk is an in­ Ingersoll Mr. and A Mr. and Mrs.. Chris. Schwartzen- truber and daughter, Edith, were week-end visitors with friends at Pontiac and Detroit, Mich. Mr. Win. F. Brown, of Forest spent the week-end with friends here Mrs. Brown -and family after a week's .holiday with relatives here returned to Forest. Miss Elda Calfas, of Kitchener, is visiting with Zurich friends. Rev. and Mrs. R. M. Geiger, of Welland, were visitors with relatives ( here last week. ' j Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clarke, iof Windsor, and family visited with her( parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gascho. I structor in the College. Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Ezra Koehler1 and family, of Baden, relatives here recently. Dr. and Mrs. H. H. family are spending a. day at Fergus. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Greb, of Detroit spent the week-end at -the home -of Mr. and Mrs. John' Brenner. Their son, Arthur, who has been holiday­ ing here returned home with them. Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd Kalbfleisch and family, of Elmira, are visiting with their parents here. Mr. Wm. Dunnart, of Kitchener was a week-end visitor with Mr. and itMrs. H. Yungblut. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Haist, of, Detroit, spent the week-end ait the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. Klopp. visited Cowen week’s Shingles! No. 1 B. C. XXXXX EDGE GRAIN The best grade made at a low price No. 1 Dry Hemlock barn siding 10 in. wide, any length Matched 2 in. barn flooring at $30.00 per M Phone No. 12,GRANTON Do Not Suffer From Dyspepsia Eat the Foods You Like Manufactured for the past 54 years by THE T. MILBURN CO., Limited Toronto, Ont. It is not necessary to suffer from dyspepsia, or indigestion. Get a bottle of Burdock Blood Bitters. You will feel the beneficial effects after the first few doses. It restores the stomach to a normal, healthy condition so that the food no longer causes distress after eating, but is thoroughly digested and assimilated. Then, when your stomach is put in proper condition you can eat what you like without having to suffer from any indiscretion in your diet. B. B. B. is not a new and untried remedy. When you’re on a hill or curve and can’t see ahead DO YOU ever PASS ANOTHER CARThe Ontario Fire Marshall’s ords show that more barns are troyed by fire originating spontaneous co.mbustion in than from any other cause except lightning in unrodded- barns. Harvest weather conditions in 1932 were so dangerous that more barn fires than ever were expected instead there were 278 fewer barns burned In Ontario and a decrease of 17 per cent, in the number of fires known to be caused by spon­ taneous combustion. (Credit for this is given to the more general use of salt. The ade­ quate use .of salt is the iftost cer­ tain way of retarding and prevent­ ing spontaneous ignition fires. Weekly Crop Report Although fortunately relieved by recent rains, the continued drought over the greater part of Ontario ■during the months -of June and July did inestimable injury to all classes of -crops. Pastures and root crops were the greatest sufferers although spring grains are very yield will be light, judging by the spring harvested, the sample .Fall wheat is reported as an excel­ lent crop in many cases and yields of 35 to 40 bushels per acre appear common. As a result -of lack of pas­ ture and shortage of -other succu­ lent feed, milk yields have been low The tobacco-growiilg districts of the southern counties have suffered and the flue-cured yield will not be much more than 50 per cent, of last year’s crop. Apple orchards gen­ erally are in good condition, but the fruit is likely to -be sm&ller than usual in size when reaching matur­ ity. -REMEMBER 65 persons were killed and 934 injured in accidents on curves and hills in Ontario in 1932 MOTOR VEHICLES BRANCH ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS Leopold Macaulay Min it ter