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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-04-08, Page 6THE EXETER TIMES,ADVOCAT£THURSDAY, APRIL 8th, 1937 THE JAMESWAY OIL-BURNING BROODER Reliable, economical,'well-made. ]■ It’s James way all through. The JameBWay Oil Burning Brooder j will save you money and tune, gives you stronger, healthier chicks. Eastern Steel Products WITH A PRESTON FERTILATOR appearance of the farm, keep down weeds and be growing something of value. Landowners in Ontario may secure free small trees for planting wind­ breaks, plantations and restocking woodlots. Application forms and descriptive literature may be secur­ ed by applying to The Forestry Branch, Parliament Buildings, Tor­ onto, trees nurseries at St. Williams Midhurst and Orono, or the county agricultural offices. 0 1 Modernize your old seed drill and save money. Merely by attaching an efficient Preston Fertilator—you can make it a combination seed and fertilizer drill. The Fertilator is allsteel, and canbe attached easily to standard makes of seed drills. It sows any grade of fertilizer's positive in action, and places the.fertilizer down the spouts with the grain! Write for complete details, gj Hensall Spring Show Farm News Selection of Egg's for Hatching The Department of Poultry Hus­ bandry, O.A.C., Guelph, in Bulletin 379, “Farm Poultry,” advise to “select eggs for size, shape and col­ our. In view of the weight standard for market eggs, it is wise to select eggs for hatching which are two ounces or better in weight. It is well to keep in mind that two-ounce pul­ let eggs are equal to a somewhat heavier egg from the same bird as a, hen. Continuous selection, year after year, will give results. Do not select dirty eggs or handle eggs with soiled hands. The egg shell is por­ ous, hence there is a possibility of cntamination.” “Eggs deteriorate in> hatching quality with age. Wlhen holding eggs for hatching, keep them in a cool place at about fifty to sixty de­ grees Fahrenheit. The temperature should be uniform. Be sure that the place is clean and not musty. Eggs for hatching should foe kept not longer than ten days, and the sooner the eggs are set after being laid, the better the hatch is likely to be.” Conservation. Committees There has been a conservation committee appointed by many of the county councils this year. One of the first questions asked is what activ­ ities should and will the committee sponsor? Naturally they wish to accomplish something tangible, and this often leads to a planting scheme Planting is necessary and all work along this line is to be commended. Is planting the most important and is it not over-emphasized when com­ pared to other activities that a con­ servation committee might carry on? Is not the conservation of the re­ maining woodland the most impor­ tant consideration? Most people re­ alize that planting would not be ne­ cessary today if 10 acres of woods had been left on every 100, 200 acre farm and all the sub-marginal land left in timber rather than clearing for agricultural crops and allowing fire to run through cut-over lands. How can we encouage farmers to take measures to preserve the wood­ land that remains on their farms. If a farmer considers the woodlot an asset, he will preserve it. A wood­ lot that pays dividends is more lia­ ble to be preserved than one that doesn’t. Much larger returns will be received over a period of years by following forestry principles in the management than in carrying on the common practices of clear-cutting young growth, allowing trees to de­ cay, cutting all valuable species and leaving weed trees to seed up the woods. Farmers will plant trees more readily if their neighbor is making money from his woods. All woodland should have small trees coming on to take the place ■of the large trees that are cut. This reproduction may be secured natur­ ally, that is from the seed tihat falls from the large trees and the farmer does not have any cash outlay. It is a guarantee that there will be a woodlot there 50 years hence. The natural (reproduction is interfered with and in many woodlots eliminat­ ed by the grazing of livestock. More reforestation could be secured in a few years from natural reproduction if all woodlots had the stock shut out than will be planting in the next fifty years. The main activity -of a conserva­ tion committee should be education, and the following phases should be emphasized: 1. The value of woodlots to tdie farmer, community/ and province. 2. Forestry principles that may economically be practised in wood­ land .on Southern Ontario, woodlots. 3. The necessity and the techni­ que of establishing plantations and windbreaks. Municipalities should take the lead in planting, as they can wait the 50, 75 years that it takes trees to grow to merchantable size. planting on the Farm Woodland on the farm is consid­ ered an asset by most farmers, The owner of a 10, 15 acre woodlot is in­ dependent in regard to fuelwood and lumber for repairs and minor building around the farm. An agri­ cultural district will grow better crops and living conditions are im­ proved if 10-15 per cent, of the area is in. woodland. It is a ’windbreak for the crops in winter and summer and helps to control floods by hold­ ing back and reducing the surface run-off. ’Woodland acts as a reser­ voir that tends to keep a regular supply of water in the wells and springs. The area in woodland should be increased in many districts and most farms would be better if some plant­ ing were done. Each farmer should carefully survey his farm, and de­ cide on the locations that should be planted. Very little planting is necessary or will be successful in a woodlot' that has not been pastured for years as nature has attended to the start­ ing of a new crop of trees. Plant­ ed trees would be crowded out by tihe vigorous trees that have started from seed. Trees may be planted in. a corner that has not seeded up or an evergreen windbreak may be needed on the north and west sides of the woods. Planting will be successful in an open pastured woodlot. The ‘plant­ ing will speed up the restocking, and it gives the owner an opportunity to introduce valuable species such as pine, spruce, -walnut, oak and wihite ash. White spruce, white pine and sugar maple will grow under the shade of light foliaged trees such as poplar and paper birch. The trees in the pastured woods and underplant­ ing under polar do not require tihe 6-foot spacing that is recommended for open land planting as there will be natural reproduction starting if the stock are kept out. There are areas on many farms that would be better growing trees. It my be a steep hillside that is dif- ricult to- work, or that is eroding. Sandy and gravelly soils are often a liability if they are not growing trees. There are small irregular fields that are cut off by a creek, road or railroad. Every farm should have a wind­ break to- protect the farm buildings. It improves living conditions by breaking the force of the winds, (re­ duces snow-drifting on roads and around buildings if properly located and gives a- beautiful setting, for the buildings. These are old corners around the farm buildings that are not and never will be utilized. These cor­ ners if planted would improve the The annual Hensall .Spring Show held on Saturday afternoon, was one of the best and largest attended ever iheld in Hensall, also the ex­ hibits were of a better class and a splendid showing of live stock. Much credit is due Dr. A. R, Camp­ bell the president, and Keith Mc­ Lean, the secretary, also tbe board of directors as to the success of the show. The show opened witih a par­ ade headed by Master Jack Kinsman on a Shetland pony, followed by the Hensall Citizen’s Brass Band. Th.e parade came down King St. and cir­ cled around to Queen St. to the station grounds where the judging took place. A keen interest was taken in the judging and was very favorably commented upon. The parade and judging was witnessed by several thousand people. Fol­ lowing is the prize list: Horses foal, Russell McMichael, three, Rob- Dale, G. agricultural in T. J. under Wright, William Draught or gelding, under one year, Slavin, under ; team, ■Clydesdale, aged stallion, Robert Murdock, Brucefield; Charles God­ bolt, Exeter. Stallion, foaled in 1934, J. T. McMichael, .Seaforth, Ross Pridham. Draught mare Scott, Brucefield; Filly or gelding, ert Jacobi, filly or Earl Dick, R. Tinney, G. ! of Hensall. Filly or gelding two, M. Thompson. Draught James Scott, Russell Scott. Agricultural mare in foal, Filly or gelding Hamilton & Son, Robert Wright, under two, Wil- Fred Rouey, G. Jacobi, under tlhree, W. Russell Scott, Filly or gelding liam Dale, W. Hamilton & Son, Robert Thompson. Agricultural team, W. Hamilton & Son, R. Scott, J. E. Hoggarth. (Standard Bred, brood mare, Dr. A. R. Campbell. General purpose, team, William Decker, Zurich, Roadster, * farmers’ class, road­ ster owned by a farmer, W. E. Keys, Mr. Elliott, C. Godbolt. Filly or gelding Wright. Roadster, champion, Hensall. draught mare or gelding, any age, James Scott and second. Agricul­ tural mare or gelding, any age, W. Hamilton and second. Draught or agricultural grand champion, any age, James Scott. Township prize, James Scott, William Hamilton & Son. under two years,, R. open Dr. A. Championship class, roadster R. Campbell, classes, Cattle aged bull, R. N. W. C. Oestreicher, calved 19 35 or lat- Cow any age, R. N. Heifer, under two years, R- Shorthorns, Feck,- Zurich; Crediton. Bull er, R. N. Peck. Peck. N. Peck and second. Herefords, aged bull, H. C. Wright, Cromarty; John McGregor, Hensall. Bull, calved in 19 35 or later, O’Neil Bros., Benfield; John McGregor. Cow, any age, O’Neil Bros., H. C. Wright. Heifer, under two years, O’Neil Bros., H. C. Wright. Market cattle, butcher steer or heifer, H. O. Wriglht, O’Neil Bros., John McGregor. Baby beef, O’Neil Bros., H. C. Wright. Special Prizes Geiger’s special, Robt. Murdock; best wagon horse, William Decker, cf Zurich; Burn’s special for colts, R. Tinney & Son, William Slavin, E. Rowe. . Bioys’ judging competition on horses, Edison Forrest, A. Crich,, R. Forrest. Boys’ judging compe­ tition on cattle, A. Crich, E. For­ rest, R. Forrest. The boys’ judging coibpetition was under the direc­ tion of I. McLeod, county agricul­ tural representative. Judges were J. S. iSteckley, of Brantford, for horses, and Hum­ phrey Snell, of Clinton, for cattle. Good Reason johnny cry- Dr. Wood's NORWAY PINE SYRUP A Harsh, Hacking Cough A Menace to Health Early attention and care of a cough are imperative. They will hasten recovery and eliminate the danger of serious complaints, On the first sign of a cold or cough go immediately to your druggist or denier and got a bottle of Dr, Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup. You will find it help to loosen the phlegm, stop the irritating, rasping cough, end tlm tickling in the throat, and soothe the mucous membrane. On the market for 44 years. You don’t experiment when yon get it. , Mother—Bob, why is ing? Bob— Because cake. Mother—Is his ed? Bob—Yes; and was eating that, too! I’m own eating my cake finish- he cried while I Free from Pain Since Taking Kruschen Like many other sufferers from backaches and rheumatism, this wo­ man decided to try Kruschen Salts in a last attempt to obtain relief from pain. Ter liei* surprise, the pains did grow less, and in a few months the backadhes had disappeared. Hav­ ing made sure of the results, she now writes as follows: ‘iFor about four months I had ag­ onizing pains in my back, and could not turn in bed. During that time I tried various remedies, but obtained no relief, and was seriously consider­ ing going into the hospital. However seeing a case similiar to mine des­ cribed in an advertisement for Krus- chen, I thought I would try it, and was more than surprised to find tihe pain getting less. I have been tak­ ing Kruschen for four months, and would not be without it for* anything I must say I am free from those dreadful pains,”—«(Mrs.) B. C. Kruschen is an excellent diuretic —that is, it helps to stimulate kid­ ney functions. When kidneys are restored to. healthy, normal action, poisonous waste is properly elmin- ated, the blood stream is purified and you get welcome relief from the dragging pains of backache. Seaforth Spring Show The Seaforth Spring Horse Show held on Tuesday, was one of the most successful and largely attend­ ed in the history of tihe Seaforth Ag­ ricultural Society. A grand parade of some of the finest horses ever shown here proceeded up Main St. headed by the Seaforth Highland­ ers’ Band. The classes were evenly divided the township special being the largest with fifteen horses ex­ hibited. The horses were tihe best fitted for some time with the Per- cheron team outstanding. The boys’ judging competition was the largest on record here, fifteen boys competing. In the evening: a successful dance and fiddlers’ con­ test was held in Carjno’s hall. The Results Clydesdale stallion, any age, R. Murdock, C. Godbolt, R. Burchill; stallion over, one year and under three years, T. McMichael, R. Prid- ham; sweep^ stakes, R. Murdock; Percheron stallion, any age, F. Robb Roadster* stallion standard bred trotting or pacing stallion, Leo Ste­ phenson; roadster horse in harness, W. E. Keyes, M. Eliott; carriage horse in harness, P. Charters, John Carter. Agricultural bood mare in foal, F. Roney, W- Brock, H. A. Riehl; filly or gelding, any age, W. Hamil­ ton, John G. Hoggarth; John G. Hoggartih; filly or gelding three years, R. Wriglht, R. Scott, W. Ham­ ilton; filly or gelding foal of 1935. D. Hamilton, G. Bisback, W. D. Knox; colt foal of 193 6, F. Roney; team in harness, W. Hamilton, John G. Hoggarth, Russell Scott; sweep­ stakes, William Hamilton. Heavy draft brood mare in foal T. McMichael, A. 'Colquhoun, R. Scott. Filly or gelding, any age, James ■Scott, James Scott, J. Scott; filly or gelding, three years, R. Wright, W. Dale; filly or gelding foal of 193 6, James Roy, T. McMichael. Team in harness, James James Scott; sweepstakes, Scott. General Purpose: Filly or Gelding any age, W. Decker, M. Hooper, C. Robinson; filly or gelding foal of 1935, M. Hooper, F. Roney, H. C. Cox; colt foal of 19 3 6, W. E. Keyes, M. Hooper; team in harness, -W- Decker, C. Robinson, M. Hooper; sweepstakes, W. Decker. Township special, best three horses from one township, J. Scott, Hibbert R. Wright, Hullett, W. Hamilton, Hibbert. Boys’ competition, Efldon Crich, 95 points; Leslie Dolmage, Stewart McEwen, 92 pats.; Bettier, 90 points; Frank 89 points. Bcott, James HOW TO RAISE CHRYSANTHEMUMS I X 8$ ii ■:4’i $ I I gu4 issssssssszM^ ■ ■ M ■ ■ MU • ‘‘r z 1 I - I I I >I I I 93 pts.; Kenneth Mohlan, growingAnyone interested in chrysantihemums should begin their culture now. They are propagated in four different ways: of cuttings, division, seed and grafting. Cutting is the most important because it is tile quickest iway to raise a stock true to' name. It is the method of the florist. Very useful information on this subject and the proper me­ thods of raising chrysanthemums is to be found in a circular on “Chry­ santhemum Culture” prepared by the Division of Horticulture, Dom­ inion Department of Agriculture. With regard to potting, two-and- a-half inch pots are used for the first potting, and it is important that the pots and cracks tor drain­ age should be clean. The reason for this is that tihe chrysanthemums develops an extensive tender root system, the greater portion of which grows around the sides of the pot, E (I V EVERY operator of an individual truck or fleet will profit by choosing Chevrolet commercial units because they give more power per gallon and lower cost per load! The new and improved Chevrolet six-cylinder high- compression, valve-in-head engine assures maximum power from every gallon of gasoline . . . develops the greatest pulling-power in the entire low-price range ... is absolutely unequalled for all-round economy of operation and upkeep. These big, smart-looking trucks have many other advantages: Increased load space and improved load distribution assure bigger loads per trip and more trips per day. 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Maturity of the wood is a point of much importance but it. .should be attained When the plants have filled 2 A inch pots with roots, shifted to they have roots they or (7 inch gradually, their they are 4 inch pots, and soon as filled these pots with get their final shift into a pots, according tO' the vi­ gour of the variety. The kinds of soil used in the first, second, and final potting are referred to in de­ tail in tihe circular. For commercial • work, cuttings propagated in March or April will be suitable fo«r planting into beds dur­ ing the later part of May or June The soil in the bed should be five or six inches deep; the distance be- iween plants six to eight inches. The circular may be obtained free on ap­ plication from the Publicity and Ex­ tension Bramclh, Dominion Depart­ ment of Agriculture, Ottawa. “Why are you) snaking your little |boy?” “Well, the silly little fellow took his medlicine and forgot to shake the bottle.” . The small girl’s grandmother had just returned from the hair-dresser’s and was proudly exhibiting het new shingle. “Oh, Granny!” gasped the child, “you don’t look like an old lady any more!” “Don’t I, darling1?* Smiled Gran­ ny, greening herself in the mirror. "No/* Went on the child, “you look more like an old man!” MAINTAIN QUALITY OF CANADIAN SEED Amendments to the regulations under the Seeds Acts of 'Canada were made in 193 6, providing, for changes in standards of quality for seed crops (commonly called grade standards), for the revision of the weed seeds lists, the size of seed samples and tihe importation regu­ lations of seeds. The general policy followed by the Seed Branch, Dom­ inion Department of Agriculture in respect to grade standards for dif­ ferent kinds of seeds, of cereals, for­ age crops, and turf grasses is for the Advisory Board under the Seeds Act to review these standards annually in the late summer when the quanti­ ties and the qualities of the season’s seed stocks are known, and to, ad­ just the lower grades to meet tihe seed supply. I is the aim of tihe Seed Branch and the Board to keep the standards for the highest a*egis- tered, certified, and commercial seed grades fairly constant from year to year. As a further means for the pro­ tection of agriculture against the distribution oif certain very injurious weed seeds among cultivated seeds, tihe classification of weed Seeds has been revised to include a class of prohibited noxious weeds, amongst which are dodder, field bindweed When present in cereal grains, hoary cress, Johnson grass, leafy spurge, and Russian knapweed. None of these weeds’ are prevalent in Canada, although all, except Johnson grass, have been found growing In isolated areas, but their spread among cultivated seed is be­ ing combated through seed legisla­ tion by providing that none of the seeds of these prohibited noxious weeds will be allowed in any grade for any kind of seed. Renew Now! RULES OF THE STORK When it is known that the stork is going, to visit a house the expec­ tant parents always wonder just what he is going to leave them. He seems to them a very whimsical old bird for they never know whether to expect a baby boy or girl or whether it will be healthy and strong. Some­ times he surprises them with two babies, or even three or more. But when we consider it all from the stork’s own point of view we see that he works according tO' quite de­ finite rules; the trouble is that in doing so much work he pays very little attention to wishes of individ­ ual families. Year in and year out he brings more boy babies than girls. In Can­ ada it is about 105 or 106 boys for every 100 girls. He 'has to do this to. keep the balance even, for the in­ fant boys are not as strong as the girls, and four of them will die for every three of the girls. The stork has quite a fixed rule, too, about the number of times he brings more than one baby. Year after year he refuses to make 100 trips without bringing two babies on one of them. About once ini 80 or 815 times it is. And in the long run, for every 100 times he takes twins he once takes triplets. On rare occasions he carries four or more. Perhaps if we watched him long enough, we Would find that he brings more than three about once for every 100 times that he brings three. He has done it twice in Can­ ada in ton years, while he has brought triplets 283 times, and: 28,- 400 pairs of twins. To carry out this rule ho would bring more than three only once in about one mil* lion trips. Hotel Manager—‘“You must pay in advance, &ir. Your luggage Id t o O'—or—emo ti on al. 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