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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1935-10-31, Page 2THVBSUAY, OCTOBER gist, JOSS THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE r J Ed w<i rdsburg [RDWNBRAND CORN SYRUP ■ "THE FAMOUSI ENERGYK FOOD* A product of The CANADA STARCH CO., Limited FARM NEWS Canadian Blue Grass Seed The production of this seed in Canada is confirmed mainly to the counties of Haldimand, Norfolk, Brant and Welland in Ontario where it has been a cash crop for manyi years. A fair crop of some 90,000 pounds is expected this year but the quality is eaid to be off due to discoloration and lack of plumpness. Prices to growers have not yet been established due to uncertainty in the market. A fairly large crop of Kentucky blue grass in the States may prevent much export demand there for our seed. However, the domestic market should be able to absorb this year’s production partic­ ularly as very little carry over from last year is expected. -Prices paid grower® for the short -crop of 19 34 ranged from 12 to 14c per pound. Cheap Feeds for Finishing Poultry In experiments in crate finishing of poultry, it has been found that buckwheat screenings or standard recleaned screenings, a by-product ftrom the grain elevators consisting largely of wild buckwheat and brok­ en wheat with a small admixture of wild oats, flaxseed and other weed seeds, give excellent results both as to quantity and quality of (flesh. It was also shown in these experiments that small unmarket­ able potatoes may be used to ad­ vantage in crate feeding. Fed in conjunction wibh home-grown grains these potatoes gave as economical gains as corn and produced better colour and finer quality in skin and flesh. The potatoes may be fed either boiled or mashed, or raw and finely chopped, and mixed with the •ground grain and milk. The Potato Crop Harvesting of the late potato crop commenced about the first of Octo­ ber and has been general since then. The crop suffered severely from drought and the failure to- germin­ ate of a considerable percentage of seed tubers, which has been affect­ ed by frost. Both acreage and yield per acre show decreases. The production is estimated at 12,682,- 0'00 bushels as compared with 19,- 716,000 bushels in 1934, represent­ ing a reduction of over seven mil­ lion bushels. The acreage was de­ creased by1 11 per cent, from 164,- 300 acres to 149,200 acres, and the yield per acre flhows a drastic de­ cline, being placed at 85 bushels, per acre as against 120 bushels last year.! Potatoes in the eastern province® have also suffered from unfavour­ able weather condition, reductions varying from 3 0 to 40 per cent. The supply (Situation may be re­ garded as distinctly favourable to growers in Ontario. Producers are marketing their crops slowly and preparing to store a greater propor­ tion than usual in the hope of ob­ taining better prices later on. Current Crop Report The Department’s current crop report states that though the weather generally Was colder in September than usual, late crops continued to develop satisfactorily. Less fall plowing was done than in the ordinary year, as farmers were kept busy threshing their heavy grain crops, and in a number of countries, the soil was too' dry in the first half of the month to work easily. The acreage sown to- fall wheat shows a sharp decrease from last year due to these same factors, and in Central and Eastern Ontario tih disastrous amount o-f winter4fcill- ing experienced in the past two years further tended to restruct the area sown to this crop. Pastures are reported’ to- be stand­ ing up well in most counties and milk flow continues at a level slight­ ly above normal. The total hay crop amounts to 7,182,600 tons as compared with 4,286,500 tons in EL934. The yield of fodder corn is estimated at 9.8 tons per acre, con­ siderably in excess of the yield o-f 9.2 tons a year ago and total pro­ duction will amount to 3,173,300 tons as against 2,990,<000 tons in 1934. In order to make use of the abundant supply of fodder avail­ able, farmers are -planning to feed a considerably increased number of shockers. Farmers Attention FREE CULLING Why Feed Non-Laying Hens? Have yours flock culled by Mr. Vahey, a poultry expert. Satisfaction Guaranteed. ..Phone 216 Swift Canadian Co. EXETER Climate and Sugar Beets .From the data collected during the past twenty years, a good gen­ eral idea of where the sugar beets can be grown successfully has been obtained. Of the two- main factors considered, namely soil classification and climatic conditions the latter appears to be the deter­ mining factor tor b-oth yield and su­ gar content. A cool wet spring prevents seed germination, and a poor stand is the result. A hot, dry summer retards growth, .giving small roots and a low yield, and a cold dull autumn, often with frosts before harvesting, prevents the pro­ per maturing of the beets at a time when sugar formation is taking place. Thus, the ideal seasonal con­ ditions are a warm spring with s.uf- ficent precipitation to ensure good seed germination, a growing season with plently of 'rain and a mild open autumn with considerable sunshine. These conditions vary every year and explain why one district pro­ duces good beets of high sugar con­ tent one year and beets of poor qual­ ity the next. A dark loamy soil seems to be best tor sugar beet growing. Beets are very suscept­ ible to soil acidity and liming of the soil is necessary. It is now recog­ nized that for best results plenty of fertilizer must be used and phos- peric acid seems to be the most im­ portant element. The Rees Need Help The honey-gathering season has ended and the bees are now prepar­ ing, in so far as they possibly can, for the coining winter. They will, however, need some assistance in or­ der to .survive the long cold months Headache is Not a Disease Hi - But a Warning Symptom Headaches are one of the most aggravating troubles one can be tormented with; and they are many and varying, but when your head starts to ache and pain you may feel sure there is some cause for this painful difficulty. The stomach may be out of order* the bowels constipated, the blood ,-not circulating properly, but the presence of the headache clearly shows there is something wrong in the system. B.B.B. has, for the past 60 years, been relieving headaches. It does this by removing the cause of the trouble. If troubled with headaches be sure and try B.B.B. that are ahead. During the summer months the bees worked feverishly to gather enough honey to sustain them through the following autumn, winter and spring. In most cases the amount stored Tar exceeded their requirements and the surplus has been taken from them- Unfortun­ ately, there is a tendency on the part of many beelkeepers to take from the bees an unfair percentage •of their stores, thus placing them in danger of starvation before the fel- lowing year. To pack bees away for winter without an adequate food supply is to court disaster. It is far better to find living colonies with a surplus cf food in the spring than it is to find colonies dead or deplet­ ed thrugli starvation. During the autumn months, the colonies are pro­ ducing a large force of youug bees that must survive the wintei' and continue the activity of the colony next spring. For this purpose a large food supply is needed. Should the supply be insufficient brood pro­ duction is curtailed or stopped en­ tirely, thus weakening the colony when strength is of extreme impor­ tance. After brood rearing normal­ ly ceases the consumption of food is -greatly reduced but does not'cease entirely. At the end of September, or early in 'October, every colony should have at least forty pounds of well capped honey or sugar syrup for winter use. Any deficiency in this | amount must be made up by giving combs of sealed honey or an equal amount of refined auger made into syrup. Bees also require -protection during the winter months and as they are unable to provide this tor themselves it must be supplied by the beekeeper. Protection can be given by either packing the bees in well insulated packing cases of mov­ ing the apiary into' a well constructed cellar dr dugout. Lamb Campaign An appreciable benefit to the Canadian Farmer- sheepbreeder is anticipated, from the work being car­ ried on by the recenty-arganized Canadian Lamb Committee, which has unde-rtalkien to conduct a cam­ paign to encourage consumption o-f fresh Canadian lamb and to inform Canadian housewives of the econo­ mical and nutritive advantages and the year-round availability of this type of meat, according to a state­ ment just issued by the committee. The object -of the campaign, the statement -continues, is to effect a more even balance between the pro­ duction and t'he consumption o-f fresh lamb in Canada. Its work has been necessitated because within re­ cent years the finishing and mar­ keting methods of fresh Canadian lamb have been improved to such an extent that this meat may now be obtained at moderate prices during any month of the year. The majority of housewives, how­ ever, are still apt to regard fresh lamb as somewhat of a seasonal lu­ xury and are- not fully aware of the continuous monthly movement of the farmer’s product to the retail mar­ ket, it is claimed in the statement. Many housewives also do- not appre­ ciate the tremendous nutritive value of lamb and’its suitability as a staple meat in the family diet, and the committee is confident -that its elfforts will be of substantial benefit to thousands of -Canadian house­ wives as well as to thousands of Canadian farmer and sheepbreeders. 50 YEARS AGO On Monday '.Mr. Leonard Hunter, of Usborn-e, placed before us an ap­ ple of the Alexander variety which measured 14 inches one way and 15 another and weighed 14 ounces. Miss Templeton, who has been visiting in Brandon, Manitoba, for some time has returned home. Owing to the illness of Mr. Dick­ son, Mr. Brawn occupied the pulpit o£ the Main .Street Methodist Church on Sabbath morning and evening. One ‘day last weeiki while Mr. Jas. N. Howard was, with others, engag­ ed in building a bridge in the town­ ship of Hay, a heavy stick of timber fell across his wrist, bruising, it bad­ ly. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. John Dinbey, of Stephen, leaves next week tor Egmondville, where he will engage in farming. Last week Mr. .Henry Eilber, of Crediton, shot a deer at Lake Smith which weighed, when dressed 300 pounds. Yesterday, morning Mr. T. Coates of Usborne, shipped 31 head of cattle for the English market in charge of his son Richard. Messrs. Willis and Balkwill also made a large shipment of cattle, A petition has been in circulation here, asking that Mr. John Beattie, of Seaforth, be appointed police ma­ gistrate for this county without a salary. PLANNING AIRPORT ON SITE NEAR WINGBTAM A London man has bought 200 acres of land to establish a private airport. It will be one of the big­ gest airdromes in Western Ontario. The iftite is in the vicinity of Wing­ ham. It will be open early in De­ cember. The London, man concern­ ed is a well-known aviation enthus­ iast. The port will be used for com­ mercial purposes not yet disclosed. LiriTAH^RIb—tTIANDIjER A pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Andrew’s Church, Kippen, on Friday, October 18th, when Halcyon Frances Chandler, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Chandler, became the bride of Mr. Osborne Routledge Littleford, of London-, son of the Mr. and Mrs. -0. H. Littleford. The cere­ mony performed by the bride’s father, took place amidst a mass of autumn flowers, ferns and begonias. The charming bride, wearing a dress of transparent velvet tropical blue, trimmed in silver leme with silver slippers and Johanna Hill roses, -lily of the valley and maiden, hair fern was led to the altar by Mr. John Bryans of Fordwioh, whose daughter Miss Jean Bryans, of Fordwich, was the organist. The bride and groom were unattended except tor the pretty four-year-old flower girl, Jean Chandler. Aftei’ the ceremony a buffet lunch was served to about 36 guests, including the bride’s grand­ mother, Mrs. -S. K. Moffatt, of Ot­ tawa, and the groom’s grandfather, Mr. George Brown, of London. The guests were also present from Blen<- heim, London, Fordwich and Strath- roy. Mr. and Mrs.« Littleford will reside in London. CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY At a meeting of the Children’s Aid Society in Goderich, a resolution was adopted that the society be or­ ganized,. uiiider the provincial depart­ ment of welfare, thus severing its direct connection with the county. Superintendent H. T. Edwards re­ gretted the move, in that it termin­ ated the connection with the county of eight years’ standing, “I am sorry we cannot go on the way we have been,” he said. It was suggested, however, that the County Council could be repre­ sented in the society, aqd further that each service organization should have a representative or? the board. The present officers were empow­ ered to carry- on until the- annual meeting in February. The president, Dr. J. H. Barnett, stated the “E” rating -of the society iu all probability would be raised, due to certain improvements, such as t>he installation of a new filing system and a -new office' for the sup­ erintendent.—(Goderich Signal LICENSES AVAILABLE Announcement was made from To­ ronto that the 1936 plates will be on sale in Toronto on November 1, and that they will be available in some 10 0 other centres throughout the Province a short time after that date. The plates are being made avail­ able earlier this year because of the fact that most of the motor car com­ panies are bringing, out their new models earlier than usual. Motor car dealers are in favor of the early sale of plates for the reason that pur­ chasers pf new cars wil be able to place new markers on them at once, instead of having to buy 1935 mark­ ers for the balance of the season. Dealers in used cars expect to bene­ fit to a lesser degree in that new plates may be put on used cars which change hands between November 1, and December 31. instead of paying the usual two-dollar transfer'-fee, a person buying a used car may apply that two dollars toward the purchase of 1'93'6 plates for the car which he has bought. ‘‘Father, how far is it between your ears?” asked a schoolgirl of her father. ‘‘I think it is inches,” he ans­ wered. ‘‘No, father, it is halfway around the block,” she declared. IXJSES INSURANCE CLAIM •Samuel J. Smith, North Grimsby Township farmer, paid premiums for fifty-four years on a fire insurance policy with the Saltfleet and Bin­ brook Mutual Company. One year ago his barn was destroyed, No pay­ ment -of the special assessment ap- patently had been- made prior to this. Then a money order was sent to the firm and a receipt obtained. The or­ der was never cashed, Mr. Smith claimed $1,810 from the company in a 'Supreme Court suit. Mr. Jus­ tice Jeffrey dismissed the action on the ground that the plaintiff had failed to pay the specal assessment. —The Globe. SHIPKA Mr, Matt. Sweitzer attended the Evangelical Sunday School in Cred- iton last Sunday and gave a Tem­ perance talk. Miss Iris, Durr, of Sarnia, spent last week visiting with Mrs. John Sharpe. Mrs. J. Dietrich, Lome, Theo, and Greta yisited over the week-end with relatives in Detroit and Wind­ sor. Mr. A. Webb was confined to his home fer part of last week with a bad cold. Mr. and Mrs. W, Fassold and Mr. and Mrs. Routledge, of London spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M, Ratz. Mr. ana Mrs. 'Geo. Sheppard, -of Parkhill, and Miss Olive, of London, visited Sunday with relatives here. Mrs. iScarett, of Sarnia, visited friends here on Wednesday last. Miss Alma Ratz attended the Pub­ lic School Convention in Ottawa over the week-end. •Next (Sunday is Missionary day in the Sunday School. Special mission­ ary instructions will be given. The regular meeting! of the Ladies Aid will be held Wednesday, Novem­ ber 6th at the home of Mrs. R. Ratz. Rev. Mr. 'Gardiner from Londes- bOT-0 will be in charge of the service at the United. Church as Rev. John­ ston is holding anniversary services at that -place. Delegates wqre appointed to attend the Sunday S'chool convention next Friday at Greenway. Supt. Mr. Lam­ port, Miss Ruth Lamport, Miss Lor- een Baker. Mr. -Sam Sweitzer from near Chis­ elhurst, spent Sunday with his par­ ents. GRAND BEND (Rev. S .Johnston preached two able sermons to two large congrega­ tions on Sunday and they were en­ joyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Belling and daughter Dorothy, of Greenway and Mr. and- Mrs. Herman- Elliott, of Sarnia, were Sunday visitors with Mr. Abner Mollard. Misses Murial Fallis and Grace Hutchinson., of Sarnia, visited Miss Marjorie Jennison on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Ulens, of Cor- TAKE MINARD’S LINIMENT internally according to the directions on the circular wrapped around the bottle ' to relieve COUGHS ASTHMA • STOMACH CRAMPS Etc. Just as good this way as for rubbing out any pain or stiffness. Sates Agents: Harold F. Ritchie: & Co, Ltd., Toronto bett, visited Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ulens Sunday. Quite a number spent the week­ end at their cottages, it being such nice weather. Master Jack Anderson, of Credi­ ton, visited with his aunt, Mrs. D. Sturgeon the past week. The burg is quiet these days as crowds are working at the celery gardens. Mrs. Mioore-, mother of Rev. J. B. Moore, returned to her home in To­ ronto, after a co'uple of months stay with her son. * KIRKTON Miss Verna Kennedy, nurse-in-train- ing at Victoria Hospital, London, spent Thanksgiving day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ken­ nedy. A goodly number attended the fowl supper at Mt. Pleasant Thurs­ day evening. Mr. and Mrs. T. Tufts and family attended the birthday party in hon- . or of Mrs. Tufts’ father, Mr, S. Mills, Woodham. -Rev. Irwin, of Donlands United Church, Toronto-, gave a talk Friday night to, the people in Kirkton Unit­ ed Church. Miss Eleanor Doupe Reg. N., of Stratford, is- holidaying with her sis­ ter Mrs. Wm. Harding. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Marshall spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Gunning, Granton. Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Hammond visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hammond, of Stratford. Mrs. Morley, of Whalen, «• spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Rus­ sell Brock. A number from here attended the Anniversary Services at Anderson on Sunday. If The Liver Is Sluggish Watch Out For Trouble One of the principal functions of the liver is the formation of bile which substance is so essential in aiding digestion and promoting ab­ sorption of nutritive substance de­ rived from food. Like other organs the liver is fre­ quently liable to attack by certain disorders and diseases. Neglect of liver trouble is danger­ ous and if diseased leads to serious disturbances of the body. Take Milburn’s Laxa-Iziver Pills for that sluggish liver. Many Refinements in Ford V-8 Cars for 1936 , FORD V-8 CARS for 1936 feature a completely new exterior treatment with new hood and fender styling, new grille and headlamps, new wheels and many detail refinements. Interiors are new with the style and color of instrument panel and mould­ ings to harmonize with upholstery, trim and ap­ pointments. Quiet helical gears are now used in all forward speeds and reverse. Steering effort is estimated to be reduced more than 25 per cerit. ABOVE—‘The Tudor touring sedan, with commo­ dious built-in trunk. Note the new wheels with 121^-ihch hub caps and the longer body lines. INSET—The redesigned front end. Streamlining steps ahead. Fenders have a sweeping Inward flare and horns are now carried behind grilles In the fenders. Hood louvres are fiewly styled#