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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-09-06, Page 6WHVBSPAY, SEPTEMBER (I, 1931 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE FARM NEWS FRETFUL^ Good Apples for Sweet Cider Tests conducted in the Fruit l’ro- ducts Laboratory at the Central Ex- perimenal Farm have shown that Rufus, Ribston, Scott Winter, Bald­ win, Mavis, Russet, Monpareil, and a blend of Ben Davis and Spy are excellent varieties of apples making sweet cider. The preliminary estimate of the total production of commercial ap­ ples in Canada in 1933 shows an in­ crease of 1,591,840 barrels and $3,456,900, as compared with the finally revised estimate of 1932. The 1933 estimates are 5,329,000 barrels, valued at $10,464,800. The finally revised estimate for 1932 is 3,737,960 barrels valued at $7,007,- 900. Cleaning the Hen House At this time of year hen houses should be thoroughly cleaned, dis­ infected, and whitewashed. At the Poultry Division, Central Experi­ mental Farm the following white­ wash mixture has been used with satisfaction. Slake 1-2 bushel of lime with boiling water; strain and add 1 peck of .salt, dissolved in warm wa­ ter. Put 3 pounds of ground rice in boiling water and boil to a thin paste. Dissolve 1-2 pound of pow­ dered Spanish whiting and 1 pound of clear glue in warm water. Mix all these well together and let stand for several days. Keep over a port­ able furnace and apply hot with brushes. Weaning' the Lambs Lambs should be weaned at around five months of age. The practice of letting the lambs wean themselves is to be discouraged since it prevents the mother from getting a well deserved rest before the mating season, which is necesj sary for her health and vitality. Young weaned lambs should have the run of some good fresh pasture. A good after-math or a piece of rape that has been sown in the spring will be greatly enjoyed by them. Such a pasture is necessary to avoid a check in their growth as a result of the loss of their mother’s milk; it will also help to prevent parasitic infestation so detrimental to grow­ ing lambs. A point interesting to farmers whose fields are crossed by power cables is that lightning voltages caused by the discharge of a single cloud are estimated to cover 1,000 to 3,000 feet of line on long circuits Generally on the urban circuits the voltages are restricted considerably more by the closely-spaced lightning attesters. Feat and Muck as Sources Of Soil Organic Matter When the farm manure supply is not sufficient to maintain the or­ ganic matter content of the soil at a satisfactory level, peat or muck may be used to furnish that impor­ tant constituent. The best way to employ these materials as a source or organic matter is to first compost them with manure for a period of four to six months before applica­ tion or to use them in the air dried condition as a litter to soak up the liquid manure in and about the stable. An added advantage in these treatments is that the nitro­ gen of the peat and muck is, to a large degree, rendered available for plant use. Early Topping of Turnips The practise of "topping” turnips some weeks before the date of pull­ ing, in order to use the leaves while still green in the feeding of live­ stock, has been common in certain Shingles! British Columbia xxxx x Best grade at $3*60 per square A. J. CLATW0RTHY Phone No. 12, GRANTON parts of the Dominion, and the question whether it an econom­ ical operation or not has been set­ tled by practical demonstrations. The data obtained showed that tur­ nips from the non-topped crops had the higher food value. The inquiry also furnished satisfactory evidence of the marked growth pf the untop­ ped crop during the latter weeks of the season, the leaves during this period continuing to function as lungs and stomach, resulting in a heavier yield. The practice of top­ ping the crop three weeks or a month prior to the date of pulling has shown to result in a lower yield per acre of nutrients, and is there­ fore non-economic. Weekly (Top Report Fall wheat production is consid­ erably below average due to winter killing and drought. While the yield varies widely, the quality is good. Barley and oats are showing aver­ age yields a good grade. Straw is short. Corn is in good condition and .shows satisfactory growth. Root crops require mor^ moisture. ’The apple crop will be light, and the yield considerably below average. The Codling Moth is prevalent in some districts. Grapes are sizing well and all varieties are progressing favorably. Early peaches were a fair crop. Albertas and other standards will be light. Pastures and after­ grass,’ while freshened by recent rains, are still in poor conaitlon and require additional moisture to stim­ ulate growth. Tobacco plants have benefitted from recent, rains, but the crop is spotty due to drought and has suffered considerable damage from hail. Eradicating perennial Weeds The roots of perennial weeds such as Canada thistle and field bind­ weed often penetrate the ground to the depth of four and five feet. The roots of these weeds can send up new shoots when they are cut off to depths of 18 inches. Deep ploughing therefore will not eradicate peren­ nial weeds of this type. One method of eradicating deep rooted perennial weeds is to keep down the top growth by frequent cultivating and exhaust the food stored in the roots. Another is to apply a H0( per cent, solution of sodium chlorate at the rate of one gallon per square rod. Perennial Sow Tliistle Now in Every Township Perennial sow thistle, one of the worst weeds with which farmers have to contend with, have spread during the past 25 years until now it is reported in every township in Ontario, according to A. R. G. Smith of New Hamburg, supervisor of weed inspectors of Western Ontario. This plant does not produce a bloom the same year that it grows from seed. If you see a perennial sow thistle in bloom you may know it was in the field the previous year. This plant can be controlled by the farm practice. The root of the pe­ rennial sow thistle will not stand heat. Experiments by Prof. J. E. Howitt of the O. A. C. Guelph, showed that where the roots were exposed to the sun by a summer fal­ low they would die in one day. Oats and barley are the two spring crops which .give the perennial sow thistle a chance to mature at seed. Fall wheat, hay and pasture crops, if harvested in time jkeep the plant from going to seed. Fall cultiva­ tion is not so effective as summer cultivation. The autumn is cooler and damper. Treatment of Seed Wheat for Smut Control From the number of inquiries re­ ceived at .the office of the Huron County Branch of the Ontario De­ partment of Agricultrure it would appear that many farmers are un­ able to tell the difference between the Stinking .Smut or Bunt of Wheat and the Loose Smut of Wheat. The Stinking Smut cannot be detected in the wheat fields until the heads begin to fill. The smutted heads are darker green and remain green longer that the healthy ones, later the heads stand up stiff and erect and the chaff is somewhat 'bleached The grains only are directly affect­ ed, being short, plump, light in weight, somewhat discolored and filled with a brownish black oily powder which has an odor like de- "If my three baby boys were rest­ less with colic or peevish from their teeth I gave them a Baby's Own Tablet and they were soon asleep, ’ says Mrs. T. Tweedy, 475 Mill­ wood Rd., Toronto. These sweet little tablets remove the cause of fretfulness and the child becomes happy and well again. All the com­ mon ailments of little folk are promptly and safely corrected with Dr. Williams’ Baby's Own Tablets. Price 25c at your druggist's, l5G Dr.WilliaqW BABY'S OWN caying fish. The "smut balls” are broken in the process of threshing and even a small percentage of this smut will impart a disagreeable odour to the wheat. (Stinking Smut can be prevented by treating the seed with Copper Carbonate Dust or with Formalin. The Loose Smut of Wheat is more common that the average farmer realizes due to the fact that most of this count has blown away long before harvest time. Loose smut is seen in the field just as soon as the crop begins to head out. It destroys both the grain and the chaff, chang­ ing them to black powder. The en­ tire head thus become a mass of black smut. The smut masses are broken up and blown away by the wind, only remaining evidence at harvest time being the naked cen­ tral axis of the head. Loose Smut of wheat cannot be prevented by treat­ ing with Copper* Carbonate Dust or Formalin. The most practical meth­ od is to secure seed from a field where Loose mut was not present as such seed will produce a crop free from this smut. The only effec­ tive seed treatment is the Hot Water Treatment which, unfortun­ ately, cannot be said to be a prac­ tical treatment for the average farmer as it is a slow tedious pro­ cess, necessating certain equipment and requiring extreme caution re­ garding procedure and temperature. Formalin, Treatment for Stinking Smut i This method may be used for the control-of Stinking Smut in Wheat but is not as safe or as satisfactory as the Copper Carbonate Dust treat­ ment. In using the formalin treat- ment some farmers have experienced injury to the germination but much of this injury is due to carelessness in treatment. The correct mixture is one pint of formalin mixed with 40 gallons of water and this amount is sufficient to treat 60 bushels of grain. Each farmer knows the num­ ber of bushels of wheat he is going to sow, therefore, it i,s a simple matter to determine the correct amounts of formalin and water to use. The foramlin solution is applied with a sprinkling can and the grain should be shovelled .several times in order to thoroughly moisten each grain. The treated pile of grain should be covered with bags or bur­ lap for three to four hours. Leaving it covered much longer than this will result in injury. The grain should then be spread out thinly to dry and it is advisable to shovel it 3 or 4 times to hasten drying. (Sow the seed as soon after treatment as possibde. The Copper Carbonate Dust Treat­ ment for Stinking Smut This treatment is the safest and most satisfactory for controlling Stinking .Smut of Wheat and is the only treatment wh/ch can be used for Hulless Oats. An old barrel churn is ideal for treating the grain or some types of cement mixers may be used. If either is1 not available, a home-made mixing machine may be matte from an ordinary barrel. Rotating the machine for 2 or 3 minutes will result in every grain receiving a fine coating of the dust. Advantages of this method are as follows, (1) no injury to germina­ tion, (2) seed may be treated when convenient and .stored without in­ jury, (i3) it is rapif. 20 bushels may be treated in less than half an hour. Disadvantages are as follows; (1) treated grain cannot be used for feed or milling purposes, (2) treat­ ed seed must be kept dry and should not be allowed to stand in the seed drill, (3) any dust that collects in the drill should be cleaned out as it may become caked and injure the drill. If the drill ha,s not been used for several hours it is advisable to rock the wheels before starting to loosen the grain and gearing, Farmers should be able to pur­ chase Copper Carbonate Dust from the local druggist who, if he doesn’t stock it, will be able to get it. Some hardware stores may also have it on hand. A bulletin outlining full informa­ tion on treating grain and the mak­ ing of a home-made dusting machine may be secured by applying to the Ontario Department of Agriculture at Clinton. WHEELED 113 MILES Willard Thurston, fourteen years old, wheeled 113 miles from his home in Thornbury to visit with his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. H. Dur­ rant near Mitchell. Half of the‘dis­ tance was up and down hill and 4U milfs over gravel roads. The engagement is announced of Marion Jean, daughter of Mr. Peter MacEwen, of Goderich, to Mr. Wil­ fred Roy Chowen, (son of Mrs. Chow- en and the late James G. Chowen, of Clinton. The wedding to take place on September 15th. Western Fair is a ‘Mecca’ for Thousands Marathon and Night Hortse Show Among Featured Events Sixty-seven years ago the Western Fair presented its first exhibition. It is hard to picture London as it ap­ peared in those days. There were no automobiles or trucks, no radios or telephones, no theatres or great of­ fice buildings. Feeble, flickering gas lamps shone down upon muddy, rut­ ty streets. Frame buildings erected in that peculiar style o farchitecture common in those days, a, one storey buildings with a two storey false front, overshadowed the uneven wooden sidewalks. London was .a small town then, with no apparent future, but slowly and surely it has grown into the metropolis of West­ ern Ontario. The Western Fair grew with Lon­ don. From an insignificant coun­ try fair where district farmers met and indulged in plowing contests, horse-shoe pitching and numerous games of chance, it has developed into an international exposition, a ■busy community within the city, with its own administration, bank­ ing office, fire-hall, telephone, etc. The whole Fair is laid out in one of London’s far-famed public parks, with trees, grass, shrubs, sparkling fountains and beautiful flower-beds —a picturesque setting for a notable event. The 193 4 Western Fair will sur­ pass the efforts of any previous year. Manufacturers and retailers, again confident with the marked signs of business racovery, are co-operating to present elaborate and beautiful displays of their products. New ideas new thoughts, new methods, new in­ ventions and other remarkable ex­ amples of human ingenuity are gath­ ered together for the education and entertainment of the many thou­ sands of Western Fail’ visitors. The Night Horse Show, although a comparatively new attraction, has rapidly become one of the most pop­ ular, with a reputation that extends well beyond the borders of our own province. Last year., the seating ac­ commodation was inadequate to cope with the crowds of visitors—all lov­ ers of equestrian skill and daring. This year the London Free Press Marathen, an international event that, in previous years, has attract­ ed famous runners from all over Canada and. the United .States of America will start* and finish in front of the grandstand at the West­ .............................. ............. -. ......... q » “The World will respond to a Smile” How oft have I thought it a wonder, Some folks don’t perceive as I do This world is a mirror nor blunder At visions that pass in full view Why sure we may all know the picture, Unperceivably put on the glass Will rebound back again our own likeness, Some good ones no doubt but, "alas.” We must know that in throwing the vision, A token comes back tp us all; That we get our full share of decision, What it means to our good, great or small We all surely get back as we scatter, The world has its terms of return, And the face that we show will much matter, And should give the greater concern. I know from experience in travel; This world I have trod to and fro; The face I have cast can’t unravel And rebounds unto other lives, so For the world as a mirror stands ready To reveal any face you put there And its up to each one to be careful To ponder whats lovely and fair. ’Tis better, far better, be smiling And put in this mirror a ray; Ybur time is too precious, beguiling Those happy dear moments away A frown, as a damper, will bring you A likeness the world has in store, And you’ll find and regret it is due From those who will count you a bore. Sweet childhood spry youth and old age Are bound to come in for a share The mirror’s hung up your face to engage Your image is taken right there. Let all of us count it a pleasure, To grin, not to frown for a while; ' And we’ll find as we ponder at leisure, The world will respond to a smile. Horace C. Baker, Mitchell, Ont. ■—1 .................................................. .................................. ............. —................. ■ Change of Climate, Diet, Water Often the Cause of Diarrhoea If you are suddenly attacked with Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Colic, Cramps, Pains in the Stomach, Summer Complaint or any Looseness of the Bowels, do not waste valuable time, but get a bottle of Dr. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry and see how quickly it will relieve you. This bowel complaint remedy has been on the market for the past 88 years. Proof enough that you are not experimenting with some new and untried medicine. Do not accept a substitute. Get “Dr. Fowler*!1* when you ask for it, and be on the safe sidle. Put up only by The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. Indicative of the well-maintaiildd demand for motor cars in Western Ontario was the big driveaway from the plant of General Motors of Canada, Limited at Oshawa the other day. Notwithstanding the late­ ness of the season, the cavalcade of more than 80 Chevrolets, which rolled away to towns and cities in Western Ontario, was one of the largest of the year, In the above picture the Chevrolets are shown just prior to taking the road, and insert are the group of drivers, including representatives from Snell Brothers <& Company, Exeter, and many other dealers in this district, ern Fair, on Saturday, Sept. 15th, Many ambitious marathoners will set out on their twenty-six mile jaunt over hill and dale, over a route which will lead them back to a grueling finish before the Grand­ stand. The calibre of the entrants is so high that a close, thrilling con­ test is assured. The whole week of the Fair—.Sep­ tember 10th to the 15th—will be crammed with entertaining attrac­ tions and special features. The al­ ways-excellent exhibits of live stock, farm and dairy produce, poultry, etc. are tremendously popular with the visiting agriculturists. The Dog Show, sponsored by Canada’s oldest Kennel Club, the London Canine As­ sociation, will be held on September 11, 12 and 1(3<. A Grandstand Show with exceptionally splendisd talent and the ever popular Midway, to­ gether with the many other amuse­ ments will make your visit to the Fair one to be long 'remembered.