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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-09-07, Page 2THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7t 19^3 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE FARM NEWS . Graded Beef Popular That Canadian consumers are be ginning to appreciate the advantages of government graded beef, is borne out by the fact that monthly sales; in the Dominion, now approximately three million pounds. It is also re ported that the demand is steadily Increasing. from the eight to males are claim the uniformity if separatetd cockerels when they are 12 weeks of age. The domineering and tend to feed hopper space that has been al lotted to the females. Furthermore it is good economy to sell the males before they become staggy. held Mar- Mil* with Value of Cooling Milk When all classes of live stock do not have access to fresh water, they suffer considerably during the hot weather. The owner in turn as the animals deprived of quired amount of water, do on flesh or produce milk otherwise might. A good water sup ply is a necessity on every live stock farm, and provision should be made to make it available to the animals suffers, the re- not put as they Top Prices Are Secured Again Through Orderly Distribution Once again are the advantages of co-operative marketing and centra) packing are clearly demonstrated according to C. W. Bauer, secretary Ontario Growers’ Markets Council The South Essex Growers’ Exchange through their four central packing plants have established an enviable reputation for uniform quality. As a result, this organization is exper iencing no difficulty in securing prices for its entire supplies. It is a simple mattes to control bacterial growth in milk. At 40 de grees F, tlibre is practically no change in the number of bacteria at the end of 24 hours; at 50 degrees the numbei’ increases fourfold and at 60 degrees nearly a hundred times as many as at the start. Milik should be cooled as promptly as possible Freshly drawn milk contains a sub stance known as lacentin which is able to restrain bacteria for a cer tain period. If the cooling is delay ed the effect soon passes off; prompt cooling the lactenic may be extended even to 24 or longer. by effect hours Cattle Eligible for Grading In demand at Toronto Market top New Shipping Regulation Safeguards Apple Export Ontario 5'50 of to make Mar- these Blue baby 296 decided to meet on Labour Day at officers were elect- As a safeguard against the export to Great Britain of apples infested with apple maggot, steamship lines have indicated that they will refuse to load cargoes of apples (from infest ed areas, unless certified free of apple maggot by Dominion Fruit Branch Inspectors, according to the Ontario Marketing Board. Apple growers, planning to begin this sea son’s apple export shortly should note carefully the new regulations. “On a delivery of 3,100 head of cattle to the Toronto Livestock Market,” said Garnet H. Duncan livestock investigator, keting Board, “only animals were eligible or Red Brand beef. “Of this number 15 0 were beef, 194 butcher cattle and heavy cattle. Of the 29 6 heavy cattle 250 were exported, bringing good re turns to the producer. “If such a state continues, in view of the decided consumer preference for graded beef, it is quite possible that the demand will far exceed supply in the near future.” Cooking Schools the LAMPORT FAMILY REUNION The second Lamport re-union was held on Labour Day at Grand Bend. The weather was ideal and guests numbering 142 were present from Toronto, London, Detroit, Pontiac, Sarnia, Strathroy, Brussels, Forest,1^ Exeter, Crediton, Centralia, Denfield and Shipka. The forenoon wag spent in renewing acquaintances and at 2.00 o'clock the sports were under the direction of Mrs. E. shall, Miss Iva Wilson and Mr, ton Bedford. A short program was given the President, Mr. Ed. Lamport in the chair. Community singing was led by Mr. Clayton Sims and a brief memoriam was conducted by Mr. J Woodall in .memory of three who were present last year but have sinpe been 'called to a higher reunion namely: Mrs. Robt. Gower, Mr. Jas. King and Mr. Chris. Baskerville This was followed by a pioment of silence. It was again next year Springbank. The following ed; Pres., Mr. Wes. Lamport; Vice Pres., Mr. T. J. Wilson; Sec’y., Mr. Milton Bedford; Treas., Mrs. J. Woodall. Results of the sports were as fol lows: Children 5 years and under Lois Schwartz, Jean King; Girls, 8 years old and under, Mary Willis Lois Schwartz; Boys 8 years and un der, Russell King, Charles Ford; Girls 10 years and under, Edith King Rhena Yearley; Boys 14 years and under, Ed. Yearley, Fred Jones; single ladies, Olive Lawson, Evelyn •Lawson;' married ladies, Mrs. Melv. King, Mrs. George Lawson; single men, Melv. Lamport, Lloyd Lamport married men, Gordon McNair, Chas Ford; eating the doughnut,' Gordon Lamport, Elva Lamport; tying the tie, Bill Lamport, Mrs. Sam. King; ladies’ peanut race, Mary Lamport Agnes Lamport; Men’s boot and shoes ra'ce, Wes. Baxter, Bill Lam port; wheelbarrow race, Gordon Lamport, Bill Lamport; ladies 60 and over, Mrs. A. King, Mrs. Mar shall; men 5'0 and over, D. McKet- trick Wes. Lamport; Clothespin race Mrs. men’s port, race, port; ladies’ dainty walk, Mrs. Tom Willis. Huxtable, Mrs. MacDonald; leap frog race, Gordon Lam- Bill Lamport; three-legged Gordon Lamport, Elva Lam- Produce Improvement Seen s As Result of Legislation at ana Agriculture THE ISAAC FAMILY RE-UNION As a result of the recent enabling legislation passed by the Ontario Government to the Federal Fruit ( Act there is a decided improvement in the quality of produce appearing on the Toronto market. Heretofore Federal regulations were not appli cable to the movement of produce within the Province. However the recent enabling legislation requires that all produce, bearing a grade mark, must comply with the require ments of the Act. This undoubtedly will have a stimulating effect on the consumption of our domestic pro duce especially when the 'consumer realizes the advantaves of purchas ing graded fruit and vegetables ex clusively. The cooking school's held Strathroy, Exeter, St. Marys Aylmer recently under auspices of the Department of proved very successful. For instance •at Aylmer more than 200 women at tended each day and at Exeter that number was increased. Mr. George A. Putnam, superintendant of Wo men’s Institutes for 'Ontario was in charge and his assistants, Miss Edith Hopkins and Miss M. E. McDiarmid. The idea was to demonstrate how to make the best use of Ontario’s boun tiful food-stuffs; new ideas for pre paring economical menus; new ways to get the best out of meats; new thoughts on preparing dainty salads and new and for and allowance go farther and still keep the family well-fed. Printed recipes were aso furished. It is likely that the cooking school’ plan will be ex tended to dessert and enjoyable beverages suggestions for canning fruits vegetables; and new methods canning fruits and vegetables ’ methods for making the table J Weekly Crop Report other centres in the future The recent rains have greatly improved pastures and have assisted the spring seeding of clover and grasses. Lambton County reports a 25 to 30 per cent increase in the acreage of land prepared for fall wheat. Threshing of oats and barley in Kent is practially complete and while yields are below average, they are better than anticipated. Kent also reports that two canning com-, panies are paying five cents a bushel1 in advance of contract prices for’ tomatoes. Summer fallow and after ' harvest are receiving a great deal' of attention in most districts now In Haldimand quite a few farmers are having the opportunity of plow ing their land twice, which is an om practice seldom followed in the last’ decade or so. Lincoln reports many’ who is immune from poisoning. A early hatched poultry flocks begin-j thorough burning out of the branch- Poison Ivy Ivy is rather difficult to except by persistent hara Girls Hu'bert Isaac boys Lug side (mix- 3- The annual re-union of the Isaac, family held on Saturday, September 2nd at Springbank about eighty be ing present A number of interest ing races were run off with the fol lowing results: Tots race 5 years and under, Erma Isaac, Peggy Ford Girls and boys, 6 to 9 years, Glen Robinson, Murrae McCallum, and boys, 10 to 14 years, Quinton, Bill Quinton, Bruce Soda Biscuit contest, men and Les. Mollard, Glen Robinson, gage race, (mixed) captains’ Charles Isaac. Neck tie race, ed) Mr. and Mrs. Bill McEwen, legged race, (mixed) Les. Mollard and Mrs. Russel Isaac. 'Blindfold race (mixed), Gerald Isaac and Mrs Thos. Quinton. Young ladies’ race Marion Isaac and Mrs. Russel Isaac Mystery contest (mixed), Mrs. Rus sel Isaac and Mrs. D. McCallum Molders contest, men Harvey Isaac Kick the 'slipper, ladies, Mr. Russel Isaac, Mrs. Harvey Ford. Beauty con test, ladies, Elma Isaac. Thread needle (mixed), Hilda Isaac Bruce Isaac. Some nice prizes were given winners in each race after which men, enjoyed a ball game while ladies prepared a splendid supper After this some music and singing was given by Mary Essery and Glen Robinson accompanied by Bill sery on the guitar. The first and mentioned were children of Mr. Mrs. Alvin Essery and Glen the of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Robinson Prizes- were given to the youngest baby Gerald Isaac, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Isaac; to the oldest lady Mrs. Ben Dobbs; to. the parents oi the largest family, Mr. and Mrs. Will Isaac, Parkhill; to the longest mar- Poison eradicate work, declares J. F. Clark, horticul tural lecturer, Agricultural Societies Branch. If the patch is not too' large you can get rid of it by using one of the weed killers obtainable at seed stores. This should be applied according to the directions given, which specify that the ground should be saturated wih the liquid. One or two applications applied a week or1, so apart will usually destroy the weed completely. Under some cir cumstances it can be exterminated most readily by the use of a plumb- j er’s torch in the hands of someone the and the the the Es- last and son X XXXXXX.XXX, MW MWW .WWQWWM . 1 ried couple, Mr. and Mrs. Jonn Ford I Exeter and to the one coming the longest distance, Harvey Isaac. The officers were elected for next year: President, Gordon Ford and Charles Isaac, Secretary. It was decided tc i hold the next reunion at Mr. Charles Isaac’s, Centralia, on the Saturday • before Labour Day as has been the custom. ning to lay freely and ceptionally well-grown cious use of the O. A. C. growing mash. The yield of grain generally is much below normal, according to reports from several districts, but the quality is good. The harvest Duchess apples is in full swing the fruit-growing districts. some are ex- by the judi- of in Separate Sexes Early Pullets will develop with greater es and roots is very effective espec ially if an application of some ween killer is made shortly afterwards Another way of getting rid of this poison plant, when it is growing on the ground, is to cover as much of it as possible with boards or heavy roofing paper held down by boards In the course of three weeks the lack of air, water and sunshine will cause the plants to perish. Salt brine is sometimes used, but is is too mild J a remedy for large patches, FERGUSON—BEIRNES RE-UNION Fergtison- on Monday I The world crisis calls for our leadership, sense and care in choos ing the leaders, and then a real en thusiasm in following- them. —Sir Josiah Stamp. Ahy government, lake any"*~family a S'Pend a Ht«e “^e ’ u«rns’ but a contlliuation of that habit means the poorhouse.— Franklin D, Roosevelt. The second annual Beirnes reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Ferguson, Usborne, with seventy persons registering. Dinner and sup per were served on the lawn when many friendships were renewed by distant relatives. The reunion next year will be held in Galt. Guests were present from Newark, N.J., Royal Oaks, Mich., Galt, Preston, Kitchen er, Markdale, Chatsworth, Listowel Seaforth, Kippen, Hensall and Exe ter. A program was given with Mr D. McDonald, of Galt, occupying the chair in a very efficient manner Among those taking part were: Mr Wm. Hyde, violin selection accom panied :by Miss Lauretta Bell; duet by Emily and Elaine Hoskins; har- monica solo by Mrs. A. Hopkins; piano solo, Grace Hagey; saxaphone and clarionet duet by Danny Claire and Wm. Flooke; step dancing by Mr. Jos. Beirnes; reading by Mrs. C Christie; reading by Phyllis Sauder; harmonica solo by Lloyd Hagey and the highland fling by Misses Ruth Ferguson and Miss Bell. An inter esting line up of sports conducted by Mrs. C. W. Christie resulted as fol lows; children under ten, Emily Hoskins, Patsy Sauder, Elaine Hos kins; children 10 to US', Grace Hagey Dan Clair, Irene Hoskins; young ladies, Muriel Hoskins, Olga Bell, Celia Christie; young men, Lloyd Hagey, Bill Flock, Harvey Hyde; young married men, L. Sauder and Well. Beirnes; young married ladies Mrs. L. Sauder, Mrs. V. Hedden, Mrs Hopkins; women over 40, Mrs. J, Peacock, Mrs. T. Sauder, Mrs. E Beirnes; men over 40, Ed. Beirnes Jas. Peacock, C. W. Christie; kick ing the slipper, Mrs. J. Peacock, Olga Bell, Mrs. T. Sauder; jumping rab bits, Lawrence Sauder, Lloyd Hagey, Jack Conley; team race, Dan Clair and Grace Hagey, Lloyd Hagey and Celia Christie, Bill Flook and .Mrs Hoskins; passing ball Grace Hagey’s side won; Maggie and Jiggs, D. B McDonald and Well. Beirnes; elope ment race, Mr. D. McDonald and Mrs. J. Peacock, Jos. Beirnes and Mrs. Hendrick. An interesting ball game followed captained by Jack Conley and Lloyd Hagey thO form side winning by a close margin D. McDonald acted as umpire. er’s Mr. CROMARTY Rev, Mr. Ready occupied the pul pit in the Presbyterian church on Sunday last and preached a very sin cere and impressive sermon. Quite a numer from' this neighbor hood attended the Toronto Exhibition last week. Mr. Richard Speare, of Calgary, is at present visiting with his brother Joseph Speare. The Sunday School of the United Church, Staiffa, was held on the lawn at the home of Mr. Joseph Speare. A good crowd was present and a .most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Miss Lila McCulloch is at present spending a couple of weeks’ holiday at Niagara with her friend Miss Weitzman (nee Mary McKellar). Mr. and Mrs. Roy McCulloch left on Friday last for a motor trip to Detroit Miss visited friends Miss realtives a few days lastwith where they will visit friends- Tena McArthur, of Toronto a few days last week with in and around the village. Fran'eis, of Bright, visited week ELIMVILLE Herbert from Lucan is visit-Mrs. ing her daughter Mrs. Jas. Heywood. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ford and three children, of Flint, Mich, and Mrs. John Ford, of the Lake Road were Sunday visitors at Mr. H Ford’s. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Johns Mr and Mrs. Will Johns spent a few days with Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Johns ax Hamilton also at Niagara Falls. Rev. J. R. Peters was able to take his work again last Sunday. Miss Eula Herdman spent a few days during the past'week with her friend Miss Birdine McFalls in Bid- dulph Twp. Misses Joy and Evelyn Whitlock of St. Thomas, .visited in the vicinity over the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Rogers, Kirk ton; Mr. and Mrs. P. Thompson and two children, of St. Marys were Sun day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. L Johns. Miss Florence Bell went to Wood- slee last Saturday where she will at tend school for sojne time. Mr. Maurice Rice, brother and sister, of London, were visitors at Mr. Chas. Johns on Labour Day. Miss Lena Moore, cousin of Mrs. Johns returned home with them after spending three weeks here. Silo filling is the order of the day The corn has ripened quickly as the weather is so dry.. The play “Wild Ginger” was wel’ patronized here on Monday night The Tnames Road Young People who presented the play took their parts well and the audience was well pleased with their interpretation Mr. Chas. Godbolt, Scotch comedian sang several number between acts in his usual amusing and capable style to the delight of all. The pro ceeds amounted to over $30.00. The August meeting of the Mis sion Circle was held on August 30th at the home of Mr. Ward Hern. The meeting was in charge of Miss Ber nice Murch and was conducted in the usual way. The roll call was ans wered by quotation on “Work” ana thirteen members responded. There j was also a visitor. Miss Marjorie Del'bridge read the Scripture) Lesson from Matt. 5 chap. 5-12 verses. The Devotional Leaflet “The Woman oi Faith’* was read by Miss Florence Bell. A reading was given by Miss Margaret Johns “Save a tenth, give a tenth.” Master Chas. Johns read a piece “The Perfect Presbyterial”; Miss Audrey Prance read, “It Isn’t the World, It’s You”; Miss Lulu Hunter also read, ‘‘Someone had Prayer.*’' Miss B. Murch as herald read an article on Korea. Misses Margaret Johns ahd Laura Ford were wore appointed delegates to attend the convention at Kfppen. Meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction PROGRESS DOES NOT STOP In Prijes and Attractions In spite of several lean years, Canada haB kept pace with the. reBt of the world in Agriculture, Mining, Forestry and Industry. Le3,ulta of these endeavours are to be seen at their best at the Western Fair. Plan to be there. ENTRIES CLOSE AUGUST 31st J. H. Saunders, President w, D. Jackson, Secretary September 11-16,1933 HENRY DRESMANN MURRAY—HORNEY One of Bayfield’s business men passed away recently, aged 69 years in the person of Henry Dresmann He had been in business over 40 years, being a tailor a number ol years and later going, into the drug business. MRS. ARCH. BAIRD Isabella Colgan, widow of the lata Arch."' Baird, passed away in St Marys following an illness of twc days. The late Mrs. Baird was born in Fullarton Mr. Baird business in years. Mrs. and two daughters. The marriage ^ook place at De troit on August 24th of Miss Edna M. Horney, second daughter of Mr and Mrs. Edwin Horney, Goderich to Mr. Gordon Murray, of Stratford The bride was for some time on the public school teaching staff, Goder ich and also taught in Northern On tario. The bridegroom teaches school at Kaministiqua, Ont., where the young couple will reside. township 77 years ago conducted a grocery St. Marys for several Baird leaves two sons popular in mar- 29 th E. OLIVER SDEGRIST passed away in Seaforth at residence, Oliver Siegrist There his late after a lengthy illness since the war Early in August he was able to take a trip and visited his family but be came quite ill when he returned and died a couple of weeks later. He is survived by his wife and five chil dren. The deceased was accorded a military funeral under the direction of the Seaforth Branch of the Cana dian Legion. FORMER BLANSHARD RESIDENT Mr. Joseph Shipley, a former resi dent of Blanshard, died recently at his home on the London Road near Clinton aifter a lengthy illness. Mr. Shipley was in his 70th year. He was born in Blanshard moving County 29 years ago. He ried to who survives also one son daughters, Reginald, Gladys, Marion and Norma. One brother James on the homestead and three sisters, John McDonald, Port Elgin; John McConnell, Kincardine Mrs. John O’Brien, Kirkton, survive. Interment took place in Clinton cemetery. GASCHO—TUERKHEIM Two of Zurich’s most young people were united riage on Tuesday, August TO a.m. when Miss Charlotte' Tuerkheim, daughter of Rev. E Tuerkheim, and Mrs. Tuerkheim, of Zurich, became the bride of Mr. Edwin Gascho, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gascho, also of Zurich. The ceremony was solemnized in the Lutheran Church by the father of the bride, Rev. E. Tuerkheim, the bride being gowned in beige lace with brown accssories, and was at tended by Miss Geraldine Surerus cousin of the groom, as bridesmaid while the groom was supported by Mr. John Tuerkheim, brother of the bride. Mrs. H. G. Hess acted as or ganist. Following the ceremony the happy couple left on a honeymoon to Muskoka, the bride travelling in a pretty costume of blue, return they will reside Both bride and groom known and very popular, being a noted Zurich ball playeT while the bride has been telephone operator at Zurich central for some years. On their in Zurich are well the groom Hester Rowcliffe MRS. Wm/ GLENN. to Huron was mar- in 1904. and three Her BACKACHES have GONE!Mrs. Mrs. Quick, sure relief with Fruit-a-tives in St. Joseph’s Hospital Lon- Mrs. Glenn was in her 6(3rd Daughter of the late Mr. and James White, Mrs. Glenn was on concession 12, McGillivray "Your * splendid remedy acted like a tonic to my entire system. I can’t be gin to tell what I suffered from backaches due to kidney derangement. When I would bend down it seemed that I couldn’t straighten up again. I was continually awakened at night from the same cause. Dizzy, sick headaches ’ and a weak stomach made me feel perfectly wretched. Now thanks to your wonderful ‘Fruit-a-tives’, I am enjoying life again.’’ Fruit-a-tioes all drug stores After a lingering illness of sev eral years, Mrs. William Glenn, lot 20, concession 11, McGillivray Twp died don. year. Mrs. born Township and has resided ip. the dis trict practically all her life. Mrs Glenn was married about 43 years She was a member of Brinsley United Church. Besides her husband Mrs. Glenn is survived by four sons Emmerson, of McGillivray Township Russell, of Arkona; Goldwin and Roy at home; two sisters, Mrs. Win Leighton, of London and Miss Rose- Ila White, of Ailsa Craig; also four brothers. 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 Doctor: you?” Modern bound to “Where shall I vaccinate Girl: “Oh, anywhere; it’s show.” A. J Phone No. 12,GRANTON A Breaking Out of Boils An Evidence of Impure Blood Boils are one of the worst afflictions of the human race, for just as soon as you think you are rid of one another crops up to take its place, seemingly, just to prolong your agony. There is one way to eradicate these painful and misery causing pests from the system, and that is by giving the blood a thorough cleans ing. There is no better blood cleanser than Burdock Blood Bitters, removes the foul matter blood, and when this is boils soon disappear. Rloo Bitters Manufactured for the pact 54 years by THE T. MILBURN CO., Limited Toronto, Ont. from done It the the