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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1938-12-01, Page 2THUIWAY, DECEMBER 1, 1»3S THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Farm News liaising Veal Calves Veal production during the past few years has offered very fair re­ turns in comparison with the price •of butter fat. This year, there has been a marked advance in butter prices, while the beef market has remained dull. It is, therefore, only natural to expect that during this spring season, when calves are plen­ tiful, the return on veal will not be as attractive^ as it was in the past. The production of veal, however, still remains jn'ofitabie during many months of the year. It provides an outlet for surplus dairy and beef calves that are vigorous and show signs of being good feeders. The market demands a calf weighing 150 to 180 pounds. It requires in the neighborhood of 650 pounds of milk to' raise a calf to this stage. It can be roughly estimated, according to the present price of butter, that veal at six cents per pound would re­ turn to the farmer about the same price for the milk consumed, as if he had marketed his cream for the manufacture of butter. With veal at ten cents per pound, as was the case du'ripg the winter of 193 8, it can readily be seen that veal offers very attractive returns at certain seasons of the year. The Staraner as a Judge of Dairy Cattle Nearly all farmers have some in­ terest in live stock, and the man who is desirous of maintaining uniform­ ity in his herd should have a prac­ tical knowledge of live stock judg­ ing and breed type. It is often true that a good producing cow may not be very pleasing from a type stand­ point, yet is is also, a fact that pro­ duction and true dairy type are a combination that should be sought after and maintained in farm herds. This will not only increase the own­ er’s interest in the herd, but will be a distinct advantage when individ­ uals are offered for sale. Being able to select animals that will be econ­ omical producers and also conform to the desired breed type will be a decided asset to the stock farmer. Four major points should be kept in mind in judging dairy cattle. First the mammary system, which is the udder, the milk veins and the milk wells; these together rate from 30 to 35 points out of a total of 1100. When in full milk a god uddei* will be large, exending well forward and far up behind and firmly attached to the body. Its quarters should be even with very little separation be­ tween them, and the bottom nearly level. When milked out the uddei' Should be much reduced in size, pli­ able, and the skin loose and soft. Always look for defects, such as lumps in the udder, which are an in­ dication of mastitis. The size and shape of the teats is very important from the standpoint of disease and of convenience in milking. Mammary veins and milk wells should be well distributed and pronounced in the mature cow. The second point is dairy tempera­ ment. This is a quality that indi­ cates ability to convert food into milk. Cows of the dairy breeds should lack a beefy appearance, th'e bones being fairly prominent and not heavily fleshed. Size of udder is al­ so considered. .Extreme thinness be­ cause of lack of feed, or fleshing be­ fore calving, should not be confused with dairy temperament. The third point to. consider is body capacity and size. All other things being equal the larger cow is pre­ ferred, and all breeds have a stan- dred of weight. As it takes feed to produce milk, the cow must have ca­ pacity for feed, this will mean a well-sprung rear rib, a fairly long and deep body', good lung capacity and deep broad chest. The fourth point to consider is health and vigour, This should be apparent in all breeding animals; to stand the strain of bearing young and producing a profitable milk yield the animal must have a good consti­ tution. The summary of these points is, that the cow to be a profitable pro­ ducer must have health, vigour, Wheezing In The Bronchial Tubes Bronchitis comes from a neglected cold or cough .and begins with a tightness across the chest, there is a difficulty in breathing, a wheezing sound comes from the bronchial tubes, and considerable phlegm is raised when coughing takes place. On the first sign of bronchitis you should check it immediately by using Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup and thereby preventing it becoming chronic, and, perhaps, developing into something more serious. ffho T. MPbnrn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. soundness, superior dairy tempera­ ment, large capacity tor feed, good heart, lungs and circulatory system, and a well-developed mammary sys­ tem. If pure-breds are under consider­ ation a knowledge of breed type is needed. Although the points for a good cow hold true in all breeds, breed type must be kept in mind when judging a pure-bred or a grade of a particular breed. Good type and high production must be combined. Many Short Courses It won’t be the fault of the On­ tario Department of Agriculture if the boys and .girls of rural Ontario are not trained to meet the chang­ ing farm and household conditions of the province. Hon. P. M. De wan, Minister of Agriculture, in address­ ing rural young people from one end of the province to the other, ■has continually stressed the point that the young people of to-day, are the farmers and the farmers’ wives of to-morrow. If they to compete successfully with the farmers of oth’ei* provinces and countries, they must have the latest and best agri­ cultural knowledge obtainable. As it is manifestly impossible for all these young people to attend col­ leges teaching agriculture and home economics, the Department each year arranges to hold short courses in every county, where, free of charge, these interested young people re­ ceive lectures from experts in every line of agriculture and home econo­ mics and take part in practical work and demonstration. Diplomas are awarded at the conclusion of each course. The only entrance require­ ment is a willingness to learn. Short course work is -under the general supervision of R. S. Duncan, Director of Agricultural Representa­ tives, with the agricultural repre­ sentative in each county being prin­ ciple of the school. There are five courses each last­ ing three months and 32 one month courses. In some counties there will be a series of special meetings and in others there will be four one-i week-courses. East year 1,313 boys and 2,866 girls attended and this year it is con­ fidently expected the attendance will be over 3,000. Following is a list of dates and places of short courses. Boys and girls interested should get in touch immediately with their county agri­ cultural representatve: November 22, 1938 to February 26 , 1939 — Bruce County, Tara; Halton, Acton; Hastings, Stirling; Peterboro, Keene; Wentworth, Freelton. ONE-MONTH COURSES — No­ vember 22 to December 16 — Dun­ das, Osnabruck Centre; Glengarry, Bainsville; Grey, McIntyre; North­ umberland, Warkworth; Prescott & Russell, St. Isidore; (Note — Course in Agriculture held in December, Home Economics in January) Ren­ frew, Golden Lake; North Simcoe, Mitchell Square. January 3-27, 1939 — Durham, Blackstock; Elgin, Clachan; Essex, Comber; Frontenac, Brewer’s Mills; Grey, Meaford; Huron, Dashwood; Lambton, Thedford; Lanark, Paken- ham; Middlesex, Thorndale; Peel, Trinity; North Simcoe, Waverley; Waterloo, New Germany; Welling­ ton, Palmerston; York, Victoria Sq. January 31 to February 24, 1939, Carleton Melcalfe; Dufferin, Orange­ ville; Leeds, New Dublin; Lennox and Addington, Tamworth; Norfolk, Langton, Ontario, Brougham; Ox­ ford, Drumbo; Perth, Kirkton; S. Simcoe, Thorton; Welland, Welland; Wellington, Kenilworth. Parkhill Youtns Must .Take Plow From Shed Roof IFour young residents of Park­ hill pleaded guilty to common as­ sault charges in county police court as an aftermath to a Hallowe’en dis­ turbance at the farm of Thomas Cor- saut, eight miles from Parkhill, in which Corsaut claimed he was bad­ ly injured. The four, Gerald Carruthers, 21; E. Pollock, 22; Fred Gooding, 20; and Donald McGregor, 19, were placed on suspended sentence. But in order to escape 10 days in jail, they must go back to Corsaut’s home replace on its foundation an out­ house which was overturned and take a plow down from the roof of a creamery shed. They paid $53 court costs. Corsaut said he was showered with sod and hard mud when he de­ monstrated with the pranksters. He told the court that though he has been able to work all summer, he had not been able to work since Hal­ lowe’en. He limped badly when he appeared in court. The four strenuously denied they had injured corsaut. The court was told there were other young men there and that the quartet charged had done nothing more than engaged in some shouting. “The ones that get away are al­ ways to blame,” eaid Magistrate Hawkshaw. “Mr. Corsaut is in bad shade. He was considerably injured,” said El­ don Mitchell, lawyer for Corsaut. Mayer Lerner was acting Crown At­ torney.—Stratford Beacon-Herald Annual Supper Rally A very enjoyable and inspiration­ al gathering wae held in the base­ ment of Wingham United Church ,on Friday evening, November 18, when about one hundred girls and women met for the annua) Supper Rally of the Mission Circles, affiliated O. G. I. T. groups and Evening Auxiliaries of Huron Presbyterial. The members of the Wingham Ev­ ening Auxiliary deserve credit for the splendid supper they served as Well as for the decorating of the tables which were arranged banquet fashion and which were attractive with candles, autumn flowers and fruits. Mrs. A- W. Gardiner, of Egmond- ville, president of the Presbyterial presided during the evening while Mrs. R. E. McKenzie, led the sing­ song, The literture secretary, Mrs, F. J. Beechley, of Seaforth, introduc­ ed* sone new literature including a book of Bible Stories written in mo­ dern language by Rev. Malcolm, and also' a pamphlet about Christmas Festivities in other lands. Miss Pearl Wood, of Exeter, delighted everyone With a beautiful solo. The guest speaker for the evening was Miss E. Follett, Mission Circle Secretary of the Dominion Board. Miss Follett with her pleasing personality and humorous manner proved to be a most interesting speaker. She chose as the theme of her talk, the words of Christ to Thomas, the doubter, “Behold my hands!” She dealt with three kinds of hands; the hands of friendship, the hand of the physic­ ian and the hands of the Saviour of the World. In discussing these she described a Mothers’ camp held each summer and composed to a large ex­ tent of women and children from the Church of All Nations, showing how much the hand of friendship means to our new Canadians. She also told of the marvellous work of Dr. Sun- dar Gaikwad, of India and of Dr. Victoria Cheung, of China. In con­ clusion she pointed out that what really matters is what 'use we’ve made for our hands. If we’ve done our best all will be justified. After votes of thanks were tend­ ered to. Miss Follett, Miss Wood and the ladies of Wingham, another Rally was brought to a close with the use of the National Anthem. COLLARBONE BROKEN Hurled to the side of the road when she opened the door of a mov­ ing car near Mooresville, 11-year-old Lena Herberts, of R. R. No. 1, Lucan suffered a broken collarbone and dislocated shoulder. She was taken to Victoria Hospital, London, for treatment and her condition was re­ ported as fairly satisfactory. DEATH OF MRS. HARRIS ■MITCHELL, Nov. 18.—Mrs. Mary Harris, widow of Reuben Harris, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leslie I-Iarburn, of Hibbert, She had been in ill health for the past two years, Mrs. Harris was born in Nis- souri Township in 1862. She was a member of Bethel-Munro United Church. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Leslie Harburn. The funeral was held today to Munro cemtery. HIBBERT WOMAN DIES ‘ FROM EFFECTS OF FALL As the resula of a fall, Miss Mar­ garet Roney died at the home of her brother, Albert Roney, Hibbert on November 24. Miss Roney was born in Hibbert on December 4th, 1860. She was a member of the Anglican Church, .Surviving are three brothers, Albert, with whom she had made her home; Thomas, Mitchell, and Charles, of Murillo, Ont, The remains were interred in .the Angli­ can cemetery, Mitchell. “Would you scream if I gave you a little peck on the lips, girlie?” “I’ll say I would! You guys who don’t know how to kiss get on my nerves terribly!” DEAD LIVESTOCK 'RSSMUtd Phone Seaforth 15, Collect DAY OR NIGHT SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Our drivers are equipped to shoot old or crippled animals DARLING and Co. of Canada, Ltd. CHATHAM, ONT. OFFICER HIDES IN HOUSE AND ARRESTS INTRUDER Elwood Murray, 21, was .arrested by County Constable Hoy, Pt, Albert, charged with breaking and entering and attempting to steal from the home of Harry Hawkins, Ashfield Township, He was remanded to jail until Thursday for trial. Mr. Hawkins has been missing money several Sundays when he and his family were attending church. The constable hid in the house on Sunday. The family had not gone far when the boy walked into the house — and into the arms of the police, Teacher: “How old would a per­ son be who was born in 1890?” Smart Kid: “Male or female?” NURSE ELLEN CAMPBELL DIES AT AILSA CRAIG Miss Ellen Campbell R.N., daugh­ ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archi- bald Campbell, died in Ailsa Crai,g, She had been ailing for some time. Miss Campbell was born in Ailsa Craig and graduated from a New York hospital as a nurse. For the past eight years the deceased had resided at Ailsa Craig She took an active interest in the United Church. Surviving are four sisters and twd brothers, “Jessie, I have told you again and again not to speak when older per­ sons are talking, but wait until they stop.” “I’ve tried that mummy, but they never stop.” Established 1817 AEROPLANES IN THE NORTH Just as the covered wagon and pack train of pioneer days carried the tide of civilization westward on the North American continent, so the aeroplane of today is opening up a new mining frontier in the Cana­ dian Northwest Territories. Long regarded as a region of ice and snow, this vast expanse, which embraces more than one-third of all Canada, is now destined to play an important role in the economic life of the Do­ minion. Many areas once almost inaccessible are now within a few hours’ flying time from large cen­ tres of ppulation and regions rich in minerals of economic importance, radium, copper, nickel, gold, lead, zinc and silver, await the prospector. The year 1929 was the turning point in the affairs of the Northwest Territories When mineral-explora­ tion companies demonstrated that the aeroplane could be used to advan­ tage in these northern latitudes. The range of the prospector’s activities had previously been restricted main­ ly to lands in close proximity to rivers and lakes, and little was known of the country back from navigable waters. With the advent of aerial transportation the move­ ment of the prospector became more widespread and the necessity arose for maps far more detailed than those available. Previous to 1929 the principal mineral development in the North­ west Territories were the location and partial development of lead-zinc deposits near Pine Point, Great Slave Lake, and the discovery of oil at a point about fifty miles below Norman on the Mackenzie River, where there are now two producing wells. As a result of aerial explora­ tions carried out in 19 29 copper-sul- phlde deposits were discovered in the area between Great Bear Lake and the Coppermine River, and this was followed by the notable discov­ ery of pitch-blende-silver deposits, from which radium is obtained, at LaBlanc Point on the eastern side of Great Bear Lake, in May, 1930. In 1935 gold was discovered near the mouth of Yellowknife River and on Outpost Island, and also in the vicinity of Taltson River on the South shore of Great Slave Lake. In the fall of 1936 a gold strike was reported at Gordon Lake, fifty miles northeast of Yellowknife Bay, which seems likely to rank as one of the most important finds in recent years. A nickel and cobalt-bearing min- > eral deposit has been located a few miles east of the point where the Francois River enters the eastern arm of Great Slave Lake, and a ni­ ckel deposit has also been discovered and staked on the north shore of Rankin Inlet on the west coast of Hudson Bay. According to the recent reports Canada's northern mineral front con­ tinues to be the scene of great activ­ ity, and aerial transportation com­ panies are busily engaged in carrying , freight, supplies, and men to remote areas, TURNER—FLETCHER The marriage of Ola Jean, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fletcher, of Parkhill and Harold Maxwell Turner, youngest son of the late Japeth Turner, and Mrs. Turner, of Grand Bend, took place at the Presbyterian manse, Centre Road, with Rev. Ernest Clifton, of­ ficiating. The bride was becomingly gowned in dark green transparent velvet with accessories to match. She was attended by Miss Doris Sherritt, of Grand Bend and the groom by Clay­ ton Louie, of Shipka. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents, after which the young couple left on a honeymoon for points east and on their return will reside on the groom’s farm near Grand Bend. WORTH THINKING OVER “Every man seeking to create a business that will last thinks first of Quality; second, bf Price. Price alone should not determine a purchase. Soundness of mater­ ials and integrity of craftsmanship must receive consideration. In every depression we find too much emphasis' placed on low price and too little weight given to qual­ ity. Cheapness lowers standards, encourages carelessness and pro­ motes waste—and generally, the cheap article is not the lowest in cost when measured by service or dependability. “Quality lasts long after the price is forgotten.” CANADIAN MACARONI The quality of Canadian macaroni on the British market brings prestige to the Dominion, states the Cana­ dian Trade Commissioner at Bristol, England. Due to its popularity, there are enquiries from time to time from distributors of food pro­ ducts who wish to act as direct rep­ resentatives of a Canadian manufac­ turer. For the 12 months ended March, 1938, exports of macaroni from Canada to the United King­ dom amounted to 5,592,571 pounds, valued at $312,845. For the pre­ vious 12 months, the amount was 4,766,077 pounds, valued at $251,- 195. Latest Howlers Despite what modernists say, school children do not altei' very much. To take one aspect only, consider the “howlers” which flow unceasingly from English schools, says Pearson’s Weekly. They seem if anything, to become funnier every year. Here is a batch of up-to-date specimens: A dolt is a grown-up person. A blizzard is the inside of a fowl. Dust is mud with the juice squeez­ ed out. 'I'o make sofa water hard, greeze it. Mussolini is a sort of material us­ ed for ladies’ stockings. The population of London is a bit too thick. Milk is chiefly bought in tins;? but it also grows in cocOanuts and goats. How’s This One A Dutchman in Germany went in­ to a restaurant, “Heil Hitler,” said the waitress. There was no reply. She repeated the national greeting. “I am Dutch, not German,” the patron observed, “OH, well, Hitler will sdon be in Holland.” ; "Quite possibly,” was the Dutch­ man’s smooth retort. “We already have the Kaiser.’” presentation, in easily understandable form, of the fiank’s ANNUAL STATEMENT 31st October, 1938 LIABILITIES LIABILITIES TO THE PUBLIC Deposits ........................................................................ Payable on demand and after notice. Notes of the Bank in Circulation . . . . Payable on demand. Bills Payable.............................................................. Time drafts issued and outstanding. Acceptances and Letters of Credit Outstanding Financial responsibilities, undertaken on behalf of customers (see off-setting amount in "Resources”). Other Liabilities to the Public.................................... Items which do not come under the 'foregoing headings, Total Liabilities to the Public.................................... LIABILITIES TO THE SHAREHOLDERS Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits and Reserves for Dividends ..... This amount represents the shareholders’ interest in the Bank, over which liabilities to the public take precedence. Total Liabilities............................................ RESOURCES To meet the foregoing Liabilities the Bank has Cash in its Vaults and Money on Deposit with Bank of Canada ..................................................... Notes of and Cheques on Other Banks Payable in cash on presentation. IxLasey on Deposit with Other Banks .... Available on demand or at short notice. Government and Other Bonds and Debentures Not exceeding market value. The greater portion consists of . gilt-edge securities which mature at early dales, Stocks............................................................................... Industrial and other stocks. Not exceeding market value. Call Loans outside of Canada.................................... Secured by bonds, stocks and other negotiable securities of greater value than the loans and representing moneys quickly available with no disturbing effect on conditions in Canada. Call Loans in Canada . . . . Payable on demand' and secured by bonds and stocks of greater value than the loans. Bankers’ Acceptances ....... Prime drafts accepted by other banks. TOTAL OF QUICKLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES (equal to 77.80% of all Liabilities to the Public) Loans to Provincial and Municipal Governments including School Districts ...... Other Loans....................................................................... To manufacturers, farmers, merchants and others, on conditions consistent with sound banking. Bank Premises.............................................................. Two properties only are carried in .the names of holding companies; the stock, and bonds of these companies are en­ tirely owned by the Bank and appear on the books at $1.00 in each case. All other of the Bank’s premises, the Value of which largely exceeds $13,900,000, appear under this heading. Real Estate, and Mortgages on Real Estate Sold by the Bank....................................................................... Acquired in the course of the Bank's business and in process of being realized upon. Customers’ Liability under Acceptances and Letters of Credit..................................................... Represents liabilities of customers on account of Letters of Credit issued and Drafts accepted by the Bank for their account. Other Assets not included in the Foregoing Making Total Assets of............................................. to meet payment of Liabilities to the Public,of leaving an excess of Assets over Liabilities to the Public of $763,156,945.74 22,542,921.50 149,848.31 8,377,574.84 3,112,201.10 $797,339,491.49 76,916,337.39 $874,255,828.88 $ 88,225,623.35 30,371,395.13 33,943,063.62 440,736,820.55 159,651.75 21,493,005.38 5,374,980.29 30,579-85 $620,335,119.92 37,015,594.19 190,687,855.52 13,900,000.00 1,096,707.73 8,377,574.84 2,842,976.68 $874,255,828.88 797,339,491.49 $ 76,916,337.39 PROFIT and LOSS ACCOUNT Profits for the year ended 31st October, 1938, after paking appropriations to Contingent Reserve Fund, out of which Fund full provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts has been made, and after deducting Dominion and Provincial Government Taxes amounting to $1,152,618.49 . . . Dividends paid or payable to Shareholders . . . 2,880,000.00 Appropriation for Bank Premises ..... 500,000.00 Balance of Profit and Loss Account, 30th October, 1937 Balance of Profit and Loss carried forward CHARLES B. GORDON, President * * The strength of a bank is determined by its history, its policy. "rt its management and the extent of its resources. For 121 years the IL Bank of Montreal has been In the forefront of Canadian finance. 1| $3,398,390.99 3,38O,QOO.0O $ 18,390.99 1,164,863.53 $1,183,254.52 JACKSON DODDS, G. W. SPINNEY, Joint General Managers'