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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1933-09-21, Page 2THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1933 .... . ...... . .. ...........THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE FARM NEWS The new “Domestic” grade of pears is defined in the- Order-in- Council as “pears which are hand- packed, sound and not less than 90 per cent, free from worm holes, but may be slightly affected with scab and other defects, no culls and pro­ perly packed.” Minimum Car Weights Canadian Railways have recently lowered the minimum car weight form 80,000 to 50,000 lbs. for dry beans in bags, canned goods and powdered milk products. The re­ duction will be of benefit in promot­ ing increased exports in these lines. Dressed Poultry The demand for dressed poultry according to T. A. Benson, Domin­ ion Poultry Branch, has been a little more active during the past week and while storage holdings are still somewhat heavy, the market holds fairly firm. Heavy fowl are scarce as receipts in this class of poultry are less, probably owing to the bet­ ter outlook for egg prices. Higher Turnip Prices Owing to exceptionally dry weath­ er, according to J. H. Purvis, gener­ al manager, Blackwater Turnip Growers’ Association, the turnip crop made an indifferent start. The crop is, on the average, about thirty days later than it would be under normal conditions. He said that inspection of early sown turnips gives no indication or watercore or worm injury and, with sixty days of growing weather still available, fifty per cent, of a nor­ mal yield may be expected. He esti­ mates that prices for turnips will be higher owing to short feed and gram yields and lowered vegetable pro­ duction, with a probable maximum of twenty-five cents a bushel to the grower. Ontax-io Bean Crop Prospects throughout the Ontario bean belt, according to Ontario Mar­ keting Board advices, indicate & short crop. Kent and Elgin counties, repre­ senting over eighty per cent, of the bean acreage, were particularly hard hit by dry weather. Conditions in Huron County, however, have been more favorable. Some crop* have benefitted by recent rains, bur these are growing the beans into second growth. This condition will render the crop late in maturing and open great danger from frost The carrying over of beans from the 19i3-2 crop is less than that of a year ago, and July has been the best month in the bean business since March. Eggs for market should never be exposed to direct sunlight, rain or to extreme heat. It is a good plan always to keep the eggs covered with a cloth or other means to pre­ vent fading or evaporation. In mar­ keting, or at any other time, eggs should not be placed near kerosene onions, fish or other sifrong smelling substances, because the eggs readily absorb odours. The. Bumble Flower-Bettie on Fruit number of inquiries are being receiv- from fruit growers about the— fruit growers about a beetle.—the Bumble Flower-Beetle—-^whicli is at­ tacking ripening fruit. This- insect is a yellow-brown bettie, one-half inch or more in length, with its wings covers sprinkled all over with small irregular black spots. In late summer it is found every year, in greatei* or less numbers, feeding on the pollen of flowers, on ripe fruit —peaches, pears, grapes and apples —and also on corn, but it is rarely responsible for serious damage. In fact declared W. A. Ross, Dominion Entomologist at Vineland, we have never seen the insect cause commer­ cial injury in Ontario, and conse­ quently we have never had occasion to advise the adoption of any control measured. monia. This fact emphasizes the de­ sirability of systematically and fre­ quently cleaning off the boards be­ neath the roosts, a plan that also conduces to the general good health & thrift of the fowl. In summer the manure, previously mixed with loam to destroy stickiness and faciliate distribution, may be applied direct­ ly to the land and worked with the surface soil—it best preservative. In winter (and at other seasons when the manure cannot be used directly) it should be mixed with a fair pro­ portion of loam, dried peat, muck sawdust, together with a little land plaster or superphosphate to fix the nitrogen. It should then be packed tightly in barrels or boxes and stor­ ed protected from rain until requir­ ed in the spring. Lime and wood ashes should not be used for this purpose as they set free nitrogen Poultry manure being essentially ni­ trogenous is particularly vfclluabilte for garden and leafy crops generally and tlio majority of poultry koopers will no doubt do well to reserve it for this use. However, if the amount available permits, it can be profitab­ ly employed for the cereals, grasses roots and corn. Field Crop Classes A greater number of entries tha'h in 1932 was received in the Field Crop Competition Class at the C. N. E. and the quality of some of the classes was particularly outstanding These classes are open to exhibitors who had competed in the Field Crop Competitions during the years 1929 to 1933 inclusive. Some wonderful wheat sheaves were entered form Western Ontario and tire barley class had some remarkable samples from Eastern Ontario. In fact with the ex­ ception of a few entries from new exhibitors, quality. prevailed thro’- out. The Racket of Robber Bees Although honey stealing by bees is likely to be most troublesome in late summer, the bee-keeper has to keep in mind that robber bees may start their racket at any time. In warm weather when there is little or no honey to be got from the flowers the bees will easily yield to any temptation to obtain it any­ how. After more or less fighting they will overpower any very weak colonies, and carry the honey to their own hives. Old robber bees have a shiny appearance, the hair having become worn off with enter­ ing so many hives. No colony should be allowed to grow weak, says the Dominion Apiarist, and no honey oi- syrup should be exposed in the apa-iry. Weekly Crop Report .Most livestock is reported some­ what on the thin side owing to gen­ eral shortage of pasture. Straw will be at a premium this winter, says a report from North Simcoe. In Water­ loo extremely dry weather has prac­ tically ruined the turnip crop and turnips aphids are also doing dam­ age. Local canning factories in Brant are buying tomatoes on grade for the first time and this appears very satisfactory. The planting of fall wheat has been held up by lack of rain in most districts. Lincoln Couhty reports a tremendous wast­ age of peaches from brown rot. Corn in Middlesex is ripening rather pre­ maturely on account of the dry weather and some fields have borer infastation. The apple crop looks promising in Prince Edward. Acre­ age of fall wheat there, as in other districts, will be greatly increased over last year. Optimistic reports come from Dundas County where livestock conditions have improveu with recent rains to freshen the pas- | tures, where good yields of various grain crops have been obtained anu where apples are very promising Rains have also helped late potatoes new seding, corn, buckwheat, and pastures in Leeds Gounty. Comple­ tion of the initial T. B, test in Leeds showed 3.92 per cent, of reactors, a figure considered extremely low for an initial test. A very large acreage of fall .wheat will be sown in Len- noz and Addington. A report form W1NCHEL5EA Quite a number from this com­ munity attended London Fail’ last week. Mr. F. C. Davis spent the week-ena with Mr. and Mrs. Alex McDonald at Saintsbury. Mr. Alden Creery and lady friena of Hamilton, visited with Mrs. J. E Creery on Sunday, Silo filling is about completed in this neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. George Davis ana family were in London on Saturday, Mrs. J. E. Creery spent a couple or days last week with her daughter Mrs. M. Lamond at Cromarty, Winchelsea Creamery was success­ ful in winning one first and one thira prize on butter at London Fair. Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Fletcher and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Alex Crago on the 4th line Blanshard. Miss Dorothy Camm spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Camm. Miss Genevieve Kerslake was taken to (St. Joseph Hospital, London, on Saturday for an operation for appen­ dicitis. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fletcher and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy CowaTd. Mrs. Elva Dobbs, of Clandeboye entertained at home recently, giving a handkerchief shower in honor or Miss Merle O’Neil, who is leaving tc enter Seaforth General Hospital train­ ing school. Covers were laid for 10 girls at a table attractively deco­ rated with her school colors. M'I^e Evelyn Hayler cut the ices and Miss Edna O'Neil poured tea, after which the evening was spent in games. MT. CARMEL A number from here attended the Fair at London last week. Miss Sadie Queenfl.ii, of Lucan, called on friends here on Snday. Mr. and Mrs. Mat Doyle and fam­ ily returned to London last week after spending the summer here. Misses Winifred Madden, M. Mc- Carrinan, R. McCarrinan, M> Groom of Toronto and Mrs. Groom, (London were Sunday visitors with the form­ er’s parents Mr. and .Mrs. M. Mad­ den. Mrs. James Boland returned home last week after a pleasant visit with friends in Detroit. Miss Margaret Houlahan, of De­ troit, is spending a few days at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J Houlahan. A number from this neighborhood lattended the Eucharistic Congress held at Goderich on Tuesday. Mr. Jeremiah Barry received the sad news of the death last week or his brother Thomas Barry of, North Dakota. Mrs. John Regier is visiting her daughter Mrs. Denomme, of Detroit. Mieses Kathleen and Mary -Morris­ ey and friemd, of London, called on their 'parents Mr. and Mrs. Gus Mor­ risey on Sunday. WHALEN The September meeting of the W M. S. was held at Mrs. Geo. Arksey’s home on Thursday afternoon last. The president Mrs. J. Hazelwood In the chair. The meeting opened with the Doxology followed by the Lord’s Prayer in unison. A hymn was sung and Rev. Stewart led in prayer The Devotional leaflet “The Woman of Faith” was read by Mrs. F. Squire The Scripture reading taken from the 15th chap, of Matthew was read by Mrs. John Hodgson. Roll call was answered and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. It was decided to have our W. M. & Sunday in November with Rev. Ste­ wart as our speaker. Readings were given by Mrs. Tlios. Gunning and Mrs. E. Squire. Marie Melville of Exeter favored the ladies with two readings which were very much ap­ preciated. We hope in the future to have hex’ with us again. Aj hymn was sung and Mrs. Alice Gunning closed the meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Arksey and hex­ assistants. —--------------------------------1—i— GRAND BEND Quite a number took in the Anni­ versary services at Shipka on Sun­ day. Mr. Houston and family, the long­ time campers at the Park returned to their home on Friday. Mr. Hous­ ton is, among those who comes to camp early and stays until the last of the campers; but they went home a little early this year. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Yeo, of Detroit visited Miss Mary Yeo over the week­ end. Mrs. Joe Oliver is spending a few days with Mrs. Stewart in London. Mr. and Mrs. Will Fallis and Mr and Mrs. Fred Soutlicott, who has been visiting friends and relatives in and around the neighborhood for about three months returned to Cali­ fornia Monday making the trip by motor. Mr. and Mrs. Norman TurnbuP spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Ai»t Finkbeiner of shipka. Building houses is the order of the day. Three new ones are on the way up and Mr. Tom "Webb has his ■nearly completed making four in all The old town is surely growing. EDDIE, THE AD MAN ES, SIR, THE OLD ACAGE ABOUT ADVERTISING IS c STILL THE BEST* IT SAVE, \F YOUR. BUSINESS ISMT WORTH ADVERTISIM&, ADVERTtSE CT PC*. SALE.* HARPLEY Mr. and Mrs. Greb, of Zurich, vis­ ited with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Love on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack .Hodgins, Cor­ bett, spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. -David Eaglson. Miss Ellen iSchenk’ has been en­ gaged to work for the Sherritt Bros. The .Harvest-Thanksgiving Ser­ vices in Grace Church, Greenway will be held on 'Sunday, October 15. On the fallowing Wednesday, October 18, a hot fowl supper will be served. Further particulars later. Mr. and Mrs.. Robt. Carruthers visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Mel­ lin on Sunday. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of the late Mrs. Jas. Wilson. Messrs. Fred Bailey, Walter Vor- ley and Robert Davies attended the Western Fair last week. Mrs. Therman Hayter, of Detroit spent the week-end at home. KIRKTON Miss Genevieve Kerslake was rush­ ed to the hospital in London on Sat­ urday last for an appendicitis opera­ tion. We hope for a speedy recov­ ery. Mrs. jLester McCurdy, of Detroit and little daughter are spenfflng a couple of weeks with her sister, Mrs. J. Howe. Mr. Walter Hazelwood has return­ ed home after spending the pasx week with friends in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hazelwood of Stratford spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hazelwood also Mr- Carmen Hazelwood, of Walton, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. Hazelwood. CREDITON EAST Mrs. Nelson Schenk and three children, of near Mt. Carmel, spent Sunday with the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfaff Sr. Miss Evelyn Qlark®, of iShipjka, spent a few days the past week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Hy Pfaff Sr. and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Neil, Clande- boye, spent the week-end with Mr and Mrs. Harry Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. David Baird and twc sons and Mrs. John Baird and Mr an Mrs. Sam Sims and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baird near Grand Bend. Mrs. Wilson Anderson is visiting lier daughter Mrs. George Hayes in Exeter. Mrs. ISam Baynham and daughter Jean spent the week-end with her friends at Parkhill. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jesney and Mr and Mrs. Robt. Carruthers spent last Sunday with relatives at Greenway Quite a number from here took in ■London Fair last week. Start New Industry in Toronto Apply it externally and it will help to take out the fire and itch, and aid1 in the healing process. L. W. FRASER W. B. REID - II. R. GERRIE The above trio form the executive of the newly-organized Gerrie Tobacco Co., Ltd., which opens office in Toronto this month. Mr. Fraser is general sales manager, Mr. Reid, vice-president, and Mr. Gerrie, president. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to all credit­ ors and others having claims against the estate of Wilhelmina Gaiser late of the Village of Crediton in the County of Huron, Widow, who died on or about the 4th day of July A.D. 1933, are required to forward their claims duly proven to H. Eilber & Sop, Crediton, on or before the 23rd day of September A.D. 1933. And Notice is further given that after the said date the Executors will proceed to distribute the estate hav­ ing regard only to the claims oi Which they then shall have notice. Dated at Crediton, Ontario, this 6th day of September A, D. 1933. MR& ROSE BRAUN, Bright, Ont. MOSES GAISER, 19 Wilton Ave. ’ Kitchener, Ontario, Executors. WOODHAM Anniversary services will be held here October ,8th. For further par­ ticulars see later. Rally Day sevices will be held here next Sunday September 24th. Sunday visitors at Zion Annivers­ ary from her are: Mr. and Mrs. Har­ vey Parkinson and family; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Wynn, Mrs. Wm. Wynn Mr. and Mrs. James Routly, Mr, and Mrs James Squire, Mr. and Mrs. C Gunning and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Langford. Mrs. Jesse Jaques is visiting with friends in London. SHIPKA Sunday visitors with Miss Mildred Lamport were Mr. Ben Tinney, oi Hensail; Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Eyre of Chiselhurst and 'Miss Dorothy Ratz. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon W. McNair of Uderton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Lamport. Corn cutting is the order of the day. Miss Ruth Lamport returned to her home Sunday after a pleasant visit with her sister Mrs. W. G. Mc­ Nair, of Ilderton. YOUR LIVER’S MAKING YOU FEEL OUT OF SORTS Wake up your Liver Bile —No Calomel needed When you feel blue, depressed, sour on the world, that’s your liver which isn’t pouring its daily two pounds of liquid bile into your bowels. Digestion and elimination are being slowed up, food is accumulating and decaying inside you and making you feel wretched. Mere bowel-movers like salts, oil, mineral water, laxative candy or chewing gum, or roughage, don’t go far enough. You need a liver stimulant. Carter's Little Liver Pills is the best one. Safe. Purely vege­ table. Sure". Ask for them by name. Refuse substitutes. 25c. at all druggists. 52 That famous barefoot boy poem was never completed. It should fin­ ish up like this: Barefoot boy, the lazy soul, Sneaks to bed with feet like coal. Mother dashes like a streak To make th’ sheets last out the week Too late,''"she hears a gentle snore Whut’r Maws an wash-tubs for! That Burning, Itching, Stinging Skin Trouble, Eczema RURDOCK B £O o D I Bitters Manufactured for. the past 54 years by THE T. MILBURN CO., Limited Toronto, Ont. County Treasurer is Sentenced One year definite and six months indeterminate in an Ontario reform­ atory was the sentence meted out in Goderich police court Saturday morning by Magistrate >C, A. Rela on Gordon Young, former treasurer of Huron County, Plea,s of guilty to the theft of an unestimated sum exceeding ?<5,00<0, also to the des­ truction and mutilation of county books and records and to conspir­ acy with his 1933 auditors, now awaiting trial, to defraud the coun­ ty. The sentence on each of the three charges was the same, they co run concurrently. Broken in health and spirits and ruined financially, the 67-year-old ex-treasurer, who has been in jan for a month, buried his head in hie hands and said not a word save “guilty” as the sentences were read He kept repeating the word after his counsel, Frank Donnelly, had elected summary trial. The court room was crowded with his friends, and two, W. H. Robertson, editor of the Sig­ nal, and Dr. J. H. Barnett, gave character evidence on his behalf. Was Former Reeve • Young, a farmer and former reeve and county councillor, was appointed treasurer in 1927. The theft charge to which he pleaded guilty cover* the period 192'8-32, both years in­ clusive. His defalcations were un­ covered when county council order­ ed a special audit by chartered ac­ countants last June. The shortages Ipund are over $10,000. “My client and the County of Hu­ ron both made a mistake.’’ said de­ fense counsel. “Mr. Young, a farm­ er with absolutely no bookkeeping experience and unused to handling large sums of money, should never have accepted this job, and he should never have ’been appointed. Ther<j were not sufficient safeguards. This man, by simply signing his name could draw any amount of money and $050,000 a year was| passing through his hands. Nor were the auditors appointed each year by the county council competent, the treas­ urer had to assist them to do their work.” Friends Were Shocked “When the news of Mr. Young’s arrest first broke, I was preaching at Smith’s Hill, near Mr. Young’s birthplace and in the church he at­ tended all his life before coming to Goderich,” said Rev. J. H. Barnett “So thoroughly were his friends shocked that strong men shed tears They had always bad the greatest respect for him and he was highly honored in the community. He was a leader in the community ana church life. I myself, each day with­ in the past year, had learned to re­ spect him. I did not believe that he was guilty, but now that he has pleaded guilty to these serious charges, I am forced to accept the truth.” The clergyman asked for leniency on the grounds of Mr. Young’s years his character and financial ruin, an er the fact that he is married and father of eight children, four of whom are still dependent on him. Those suffering from eczema know what torture is endured with the burning, itching jmd stinging that accompanies this~~disease, especially at night, when the hands are put in water, or when exposed to heat. It is a blessing there is such a reliable* remedy as Burdock Blood Bitters'for those tortured, day and night, with eczema, and who can get no relief from their misery. Take Burdock Blood Bitters in­ ternally and it purifies the blood of( those poisons which are the cause of this eruption. Richest Farm Manxw’O Temiskaming states that this has been one of the finest seasons in a Poultry manure is undoubtedly the number of years for carrying on richest produced on the farm. Poul-1farming operations. Potatoes will be try manure, however, <rments very a very fair crop there and a consid* quickly, losing, if left exposed, a;arable quantity of fail wheat has large proportion of iiitrogon as am-(been sown.