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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-09-14, Page 2THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1933 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE FARM NEWS Weekly Crop Report General improvement in pastures and mil'k flow is reported by agri­ cultural representatives throughout Ontario as a result of recent ram falls, Harvesting of spring grains is practically completed and a much larger acreage than normal is re­ ceiving after-harvest cultivation Some fields are reported already sown to fall wheat and preparations are in. full swing. If additional rainfall comes during the next week ox’ two, a normal winter* wheat crop will be sown. Notification of Animal Disease Horses, mules and asses of all ages and classes are liable to contract any of the serious .contagious diseases ox the skin known as mange, scabies- or itch. Mange is scheduled under the Animal Contagious Diseases Act which requires that every owner breeder, dealer or veterinary surgeon suspecting the existence of this di­ sease shall immediately notify tne nearest veterinary inspector. Treat­ ment is carried out under quaran­ tine, the following mixture being us­ ed officially for hand treatment un­ der the supervision of an inspector: Sulphur, 2 pounds; oil of tar, 8 oz.; raw linseed oil, 1 gallon. Pig Feeding Methods Although there are several meth­ ods of preparing meal mixture for feeding pigs, the following dules are , recommended as safe practices in producing hogs of the desired type: (1) Grind all grain. Fine grinding is recommended especially for young pigs. (2) Soak meal mixture be­ tween feeds; do not use too much water but feed as a fairly thick slop (-3) Hand feeding is the best method for securing hogs of a desirable type (4) If necessary, a self-feeder may be used after pigs have reached the growing stage of development. (5) Keep pails, troughs and other feed­ ing equipment clean. Mouldy or de­ caying ..matter will cause feeding troubles, and (6) Supply clean drink­ ing water. Indigestible Poultry Feeds Of the slaughter house by-products for the feeding ’of poultry, meat meals or meat scraps are by far the most commonly used and are the most commonly used and the the standard animal protein supple­ ments to poultry rations. They vary greatly in analysis according to the amount of bone material they con­ tain but are usually purchased on a guaranteed analysis. The poorer grades containing quantities of hoof and horn should not be tolerated as poultry feed as these products (hoof and horn) are practically indigestible to poultry. With a little experience it is possible to tell as a glance whe­ ther the brand is suitable for feed or not, but, if in doubt, pour a little boiling water on the sample, and the smell arising should settle the matter even with the inexperienced. If the odour is foetid the sample is unfit for food. Ham and Bacon Exports to G. B. Estimated at 60,000,000 Pounds Department of Agriculture offic­ ials at Ottawa, now estimate that 60,000,000 pounds of ham and ba­ con will be exported from Canada to Great Britain this year. Last spring the estimate was 50,000,000, but al-) ready the 25,000,000 mark has been passed and the best half of the year has yet to come. The increase in the exchange to 30 cents on the pound sterling above what the Canadian Government guaranteed in its stab- iliation fund, will encourage the ba­ con trade as well as the live cattle Livestock Survey G. H. Duncan Livestock Investiga­ tor, Ontario Marketing Board, has completed a survey of the livestock population of Huron County. The inquiry is the first of a series which will be made into all the cattle counties of the Province. Complete statistics on the number of feeder cattle now available, present weight number and approximate date when cattle are finished, method of mar­ keting to be followed (drover, stock- yard direct export, etc.) and a com­ parison with the situation a year age have been gathered. The survey thus makes available data as to the total supplies avail- ■ able and production possibilities ol the Province. It is hoped the re­ port when completed will fill a long felt need for accurate information as to the true situation of the Ontar­ io cattle industry. Seed Prospects 'The alsike acreage was less than in some years. This year’s yield is ranging from 2 to '5 bushels per ac­ re with an average of about 3 bus The seed is smaller than usual but generally a fine colour and plump so that the quality is good. There is little carry over from last year. The first cut of alfalfa did not set its Seed well enough to warrant thresh­ ing in most localities so that a shortage of alfalfa seed is possible for the 193 4 seeding in the province Sweet clover is now being harvested and there would seem to be a greater acreage than usual and the seed promises to be of good quality. The carry over of sweet clover is said tc be below normal. There is an appar­ ent increase of timothy left for seed in Western Ontario and is yielding from. 2 to 4 bushels per acre of good quality seed, although perhaps hull­ ed more than usual. In the eastern ’ part of the province a smaller acre* N0W« the lime to roof TITE-LAP i$ the roof to use/ Prevent rain and decay from eating into the heart of beams, joists and rafters. Protect against rot, against fires. Re-roof with Tite- Lap. Prices may never be so low again. Ventilators Prevent spon­ taneous combus­ tion. Base, 20 in.; Drum, 16 in.; Height, 4 ft. S ih.—only $5.00. 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Write for IToducts Factorial alto at Montreal 8i Toronto age than last, year was left for seed There was a very small carry ovex of timothy seed in Ontario. Tlhe Canada blue grass seed crop is south­ ern western Ontario is reported a failure this year. IThe carry over ot old seed which is held mostly at country production points, is ecti- ated as 4,000 sacks of 112 pounds each. A Much-Banned Weed There is probably no weed in the universe so much legislated against as Clover Dodder, which was intro­ duced into Canada from Europe. It is a serious pest in France, Sipain Italy and other Southern European countries; in Chili and othei' parts of South America; in the United States; and in fact in all countries which have long summers without frost. During the years of shortage ixx clover seed crops in Canada it was frequently introduced and distribut­ ed in imported seed, but its ravages on red clovex’ have 'been not only in a few instances in Southern On­ tario and the Pacific coast in years following ,an exceptionally late fall without frost until October. The dod­ der is an annual parasite with slend­ er yellowish and reddish stems which twine about the host plant and become attached to he clover stems by suckers through which it obtains its nourishment. Alfalfa dod­ der has given trouble in Southwest­ ern Ontario and in the Prairie Prov­ inces where it is 'known to have con/- ainued in alfalfa for three years. Bad­ ly infested fields should bd plowed under before seed forms. Record Junior Entry At Central Canada Fair The Junior Agricultural Depart­ ment at the Central Canada Exhibit­ ion Ottawa, is rapidly becoming one of the chief features of the entire week. The department attracted ax* entry list of well over 6i50 from coun­ ties of eastern Ontario and western Quebec. This is an increase oi slightly over the 100 entries above the mark established last year. The program includes, in addition to the regulation judging competition id domestic science, live stock, poultry seeds and .vegetables, such other fea­ tures as competitions in halter mak­ ing and showmanship, and special classes for individual entries and club entries open only to members k)f regularly organized Btoys’ Calf Clubs in that section of the two Provinces. It was these latter classes that at­ tracted and created the most interest on the ringside. Ovex’ 60' club mem­ bers exhibited their calves. Ring­ side comment was most appreciative not only of the high quality of the calves, but also of the manner in which they were turned out ana handled by their owners. ‘The sec­ tion devoted to. Holsteins attractea entries from ten different clubs, with thirty-nine club members competing Lanark County had the winning group with Dundas, Renfrew, Leeds Carleton and Rusesll following in the order named. In the Ayrshires Glengai’ry was first, with Stormont Grenville and Carleton following in order. Dundas had the winning group of Jerseys and Renfrew scor­ ed a double win with groups oi Shorthorns and Herefords. The championship ribbon for the best dairy calf went to Donald Cumming of Glengarry County and James Mask of Renfrew won a similiar honor tor the best beef calf. GREENWAY (Intended for last week.) Mr. and Mrs. T'hos. Poore, Leam­ ington and Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ro- ertson and daughter Jane, of Mark­ dale, visited Mrs. SOierritt last week Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wehb arid two children of St. Catherines, vislteo his parents Mr. and Msr. S. W. Webb ovex’ the week-end.- Miss Edith Vincent spent last week with her cousin Miss Phyllis Gero- mette. Mrs. Boutran and daughter Doris of Detroit, spent last week with Mrs. Arthur Bi’Ophey. Mr. Boutran join­ ed them for the week-end at Grand Bend. Mrs. A. Hotson, of London and Miss Nellie Hotson R.N., of Detroit were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hot­ son last week. Miss Lydia M^theas went to the hospital on Frday last for an opera­ tion for appendicitis. Mr. Harry Walton is training Mr Seibourne English’s race horses. The intermediate boys* class had a very successful watermelon social last Friday evening* Mrs. (Dr.) B. D. Niles, of Lans­ ing, Mich., Miss Hazel Sherritt, of Ottawa and Mrs. J. L. Amos Brins­ ley, called at A. M. Wilson’s last Friday. Mr. Byron Brown and Mr. Dawson Woodburn have returned to their duties on the Toronto Public Schools staff. Miss Maude1 Brown returned to London last Tuesday aftex* spending a few weeks at Maple Grove. Miss Myrtle Luther, of London, is holidaying with her parents Mr, and and Mrs. Geo. Luther. Miss Devine Mason motored tc Sarnia last week. She was accom­ panied by Lorraine and Roy Eagle- son, who have spent the vacation with friends here. Miss Marion Armstrong has re­ turned to iher home in Sarnia. Mr. Clem Bolby and Mr. George Chapman had the misfortune of an accident last Sunday. The horse they were driving became frightened ana when it jumped the harness broke and let it fall from the buggy. The horse ran into a car and was injured some and the folk in the car got a bad scare. You never know what will happen when two lads go abroad on a Sunday night. Mr. Gerald Gratton, of London and Mr. Harold Webb, of Grand Bend spent Sunday with Mr. Willis Hex- son. Miss M. Steeper, of West McGilliv­ ray, visited hex' cousin Miss Marion Steeper. Mr. J. Romphf won first prize in step dancing and second in violin playing at Grand Bend last week The prizes were cut glass dishes. Mr. Laurie, Mrs. Leask and Miss Leask motored to Sarnia last Thurs­ day. Allan and Bruce Barry went •with the having spent heii' vacation here. Miss Erm Goodhand went to De­ troit last week. From there she ac­ companied Mr. and Mrs. Brenton Goodhand to the Century of progress Exposition at Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. J. Romphf enter­ tained a few friends from the 8th concession of McGillivray last Thurs­ day evening. Miss Dorothy Ratz, of Khiva, spent a few days with Miss Mary McGreg­ or. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hotson and Mar­ ion were in London on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Laughton, oi Detroit, were guests of Mir. and Mrs Ernest Luther over the holida . L. Ridley, W. Eagles on and sons Raymond and Bill visited Toronto Exhibition this week. ' Mrs. Jas. Gardnei’ and sons, Ship- ka, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bullock and family visited Mr. and Mrs. T Bullock on Labor Day. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pollock visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pollock of Kerwood on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hicks and fam­ ily and Mrs. Annie Hicks visited with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McFalls, of Cen­ tralia on Sunday. Mr. Selbourne English’s horse Sylvia won two prizes a first and a third at London on Labor Day. Word has been received that Mr Mervyn Pollock, of Kerwood was op­ erated on in Toronto for appendicitis last Friday. He was attending Tor­ onto Exhibition and had a sudden attack but came through the opera­ ion successfully. WHALEN (Intended for last week.) Mr. and Mrs. Phil. Porter and Mr and Mrs. Sherwiill, of London, were Labor Day visitors with Mr. and Mrs W. Morley. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O’Neil and fam­ ily, of Detroit, spent the week-enai with Mt. and Mrs. F. Squire. iMiss Violet Elliott, of London spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs Wm. Brooks. Messrs. Geo. Lewis and Ralph Parkinson were at Grand Bend over Labor Day. Miss Ivy .Slxerwill, of London Twp. has been holidaying with her cousin Miss Elva Morley during the past week. Marjorie Parkihson and Shirley Squire spent the week-end with the former’s aunt Mrs. Wes. Shier. , Mr, and Mrs. Tlios, Grinning spent Sunday at Greenway and Grand Bend. Master Eric Brown is holidaying at Wiatton. He was accompanied by his sister Mabel, of Brantford, Mr. Milne Pullen has purchased a 100-acre farm from Mr, John Steven­ son, Mr. and Mrs. Alex ’Baillie 'have moved their household effects from Toronto and intend making their fu­ ture- home here, for the red bull?” Young Tom Wilson had a string of cattle at the fair. A buyer took a fancy to the red bull, but Tom was afraid to take the responsibility. "Why not telephone your father?” the buyer suggested, and in a few moments Tom was speaking with his father at the farm. "Will we take $250? You bet!” the old man decided, and thanked his stars again for the convenience and value of the Long Distance tele­ phone. For 30 cents you can telephone about 100 miles by making an "any­ one” call (station- to-station) after 8.30 p.m, See list of rates in front of directory. HURON SCHOOL FAIR DATESZURICH Mrs. August Ghur,’ of Goderich visited with her sister Mrs. Jacob Gallman, who is ill at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O’Brien and Miss Olive, were Sunday visitors with friends at Milverton. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Witmer ano family, of Detroit, spent the week­ end with her mother Mrs. C. Decker and family. Mr, and Mrs. Herb Krueger ana family and Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Krueger were week-end visitors at Kitchener Mr. and Mrs. Omer Denomme ano family, of Detroit, were recent vis­ itors with friends and- relatives. Miss Alice Decker and Miss Jean Truss spent the week-end with the: former’s mother, Mrs. C. Decker.’ | Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Petzke, oif Kit-1 ciiener, spent the holiday with 'the latter’s parents Mt. and Mrs. Wm Leibold. Mr. and Mrs. W. Welland and daughter Edith, of Detroit, visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Theo. McAdams. Milton McAdams return­ ed as far as Detroit with them ana will visit with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pask, at Clawson, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kuntz, of Wind­ sor, were holiday visitors with the latter’s mother Mrs. A. Rose. Miss Louise Hartman is visiting for a month with relatives in ’Romeo and Detroit, Mich. Miss Lenora Haberer has returned home after two weeks vacation In Barntford and T'illisonburg. Mrs. Augustine Savage, Of Wood­ ham, recently underwent an opera­ tion in Victoria Hospital, London. Carlow ................... Currie’s Corners.... St. Helens .............. Belgrave ................. Fordwiclx ............... Grand Bend ........... .. Sept. 12th ... Sept. 13th .. -Sept. 15th .. Sept. 19th . Sept. 20th .. Sept. 21st TEA RESTRICTION In April a restriction was placed on tea exports from Ceylon, India and Java, in order to raise prices to growers who, for almost four years had been suffering devastating loss­ es. Higher prices have resulted not only at the garden, but also here on our own markets, and many pack­ age teas already -cost more than they did six months ago. 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