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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1938-08-11, Page 2Page two THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES < Thursday, August 11th, 1938 Wingham Advance-Times Published at WINGHAM - ONTARIO ... . ^pbscriptiem Rate —- One Year $2.90 Six months, $l,0Q in advance To U. S. A., $2.50 per year, Foreign rate, $3.00 per year. Advertising rates on application. of the raider, and while away the barn was set on fire, and had such a start that it was impossible to save any of the. contents. The loss included three horses, nine market hogs, five beef calves, and almost the whole season’s hay and wheat crop. In 1913 Mr. Liefso lost his barn by fire caused by a threshing machine. Insurance will cover part of the loss. NEWS of the I DISTRICT I I < i Contract Awarded for Factory At Tavistock Tavistock — lhe contract fur the erection of the factory of the Tavis­ tock Cheese & Butter Co., which was destroyed by fire some few weeks ago was let to Robert Rudy, of Tavistock. Mr. Rudy has sublet the contract to H. G. Weber, of Stratford. Work was commenced this morning on re­ moving the original foundation. It is expected that the structure will be completed the firkt week in Septem­ ber. It will be 111 by 45 feet, solid brick and fire proof. g x Child Badly Scalded While playing about his home after arising on Saturday morning last, John, the six-year-old son of Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Fischer, accidentally top­ pled a pitcher of hot water from a stand onto himself. The little lad, who was clad in his pyjamas, receiv­ ed the scalding liquid on his shoulder and side, with the result that he sus­ tained a very bad scalding. In some places, the family doctor, who was summoned, found his injuries to be what is termed third degree burns and the unfortunate youngster will prob­ ably carry marks of his painful mis­ hap for several years, if not for life, —-Walkerton Herald-Times. made the occasion for the ceremony. Twenty-five of the clergy of the Ham­ ilton Diocese were in attendance and took part in the services. A proces­ sion was formed at the ch ory and proceeded to the church. Fol­ lowing solemn pastor, Joseph was deacon and Rev. Fr. Leo Missere, sub-deacon. Both of these priests are natives of Mildmay. Francis Diemert was master of ceremonies and Harvey Weiler was thurifer, Rev. Fr. Len- hard, of Formosa, was chaplain at the bishop’s throne and Rev. Dean Zett- ler, of Chepstow, assisted, the dedication ceremony, a high mass was sung hy the Key. A, C. Montag, Rev. Fr. ,Dieinert, of New Germany News and Information For The, Busy Farmer Dentists recommend Wrigley’s Gum as an aid to strong, healthy teeth, cleanses them of food par­ ticles, inassages the gums. Aids di- ges tion j relieves stuffy feeling after meals. Helps keep you healthy! Take some home for the children too—they will love it! cs-ss uaaaauua Tied to Horse, Boy Is Killed Darwin Elliott, 12-year-oid son of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, of Kenilworth, was killed when dragged by a run­ away horse near his home six miles north of Arthur. The boy was going to put some cattle into a field when the accident occurred. He got off the horse’s back, and was about to open the gate to lef the cattle into the field when the horse suddenly bolted. A rope attached to the horse’s neck was tied around the boy’s body, and when the horse galloped away the lad dragged. was Baby Killed in Unusual Mishap The seven-month-old son of and Mrs. Royal Ackerman, was kill­ ed at Lions Head when its head be­ came wedged between the bedstead and springs of the bed. The mother had gone into the garden after put­ ting the child to sleep. At one time she sent her two daughters, Roberta and Mabie, into the house to see if the child was all right, and the acci­ dent occurred some time later. An inquest returned a verdict of “acci­ dental death.” Mr. Homing Pigeon Set New World Record When a homing pigeon raised by Perry Anderson, of Kincardine, re­ turned to its home loft from Nova Scotia a new world’s record for un­ trained homing pigeons was estab­ lished. Some time ago the bird was sent to Dr. R. E. Mason, of St. Ste­ phen, South Carolina, who is recog­ nized as one of the outstanding hom­ ing pigeon fanciers in the United States. Dr. Mason, before acquiring this bird, owned the champion un­ trained bird until it was displaced by the bird raised by Perry Anderson. It is unusual for a homing pigeon to return home more than one hundred miles unless trained, but this bird, known as “Triangle 37-N25549” made a flight of more than 1000. miles. — Kincardine News. Lucknow Tax Rate 44 Mills The tax rate for Lucknow has been struck at 44 mills, an increase of two mills over last year’s rate, as follows: County rate, 5.4 mills; village rate, 11.6; village debentures 4; school rate 16.9; relief .9; street lighting 3.9; lib­ rary 1.3. Ask Province To Assume Road Kincardine Town and Huron Twp. Councils, Kincardine business men, Bruce Beach Association and farmers residing on three-mile stretch of road south from Kincardine to Bruce Beach have banded together and will seek to have the province assume the road and pave it. Four Young Men Arrested Abandoning a new de-luxe Ford sedan which they had stolen in Kitch­ ener and damaged to the extent of several hundred dollars as they piled into a ditch at Johnston’s corners, 3 miles west of Walkerton, following an early morning chase through town, four young men are now behind the bars in the Bruce County jail here and will be faced with several serious charges, including, it is said, that of car stealing and robbery while armed. —Walkerton Herald-Times. Close Beer Rooms One Hour Earlier As soon as the liquor control board expresses its approval the .three bev­ erage rooms in Hanover will close at 11 o’clock every night that liquor i‘s allowed to be sold, instead of mid­ night; also the sale of beer and wine will stop at the same time. This by­ law was passed by the Hanover Coun­ cil at their regular monthly meeting. This action was followed complaints from merchants who said they were forced to 'keep open -until after mid­ night Saturdays till the men left the beverage rooms to finish their shop­ ping. Tussock Moth Threatens Foliage in Goderich District The tussock moth has invaded trees —particularly elms and chestnuts, in this section, and -civic workmen with ladders were engaged in parks, scrub­ bing down trees with .wire brushes to destroy nests before the caterpil­ lars emerge. Already considerable foliage has been eaten away by the pests. It is fifteen years since the last caterpillar invasion here, and on that occasion the assistance of the Gov­ ernments expert was sought. This time it is hoped to kill off the epi­ demic before much damage is done. eSuspect Incendiarism in Brant Fire L Inecndiarism it was revealed is sus­ pected in the recent burning of a barn owned by Louis Leifso on the 12th concession of Brant, about one p.m. Thursday. While the family were in' Hanover the previous nijght the house was raided and a quantity of bedding, bread, pastry, and canned fruit stol­ en. These were found later in diff­ erent places on the farm, in fence corners, etc. The next day after din­ ner the family left the house and went ........................________ back to the bush to try and find trace | the church and the silver jubilee was New Windows Are Dedicated Sacred Heart Church, Mildmay, was the scene of an impressive serv­ ice Thursday when Bishop Ryan, of Hamilton, dedicated new memorial windows in the edifice. It was the 35th anniversary of the building of FAIR DATES Central Canada Exhibition, Ot­ tawa—August 22-27. Canadian National Exhibition, Tor­ onto—-Angst 26 - Sept. 10, Western Fair, London—September 12-17. . International Plowing Match — Minesitig, near Barrie, Ont. — Oct. 11-14. Otta-wa Winter Fair—November 8- 11. Royal Winter Fair—November 15- 23, Guelph Winter Fair—November 20 - Dec. 1st. Apple Crop Conditions In Eastern Ontario the weather has been favourable for the develop­ ment of tree fruits during the last month. Apples are developing satis­ factorily with present size average or better and a vigorous foilage in ■ all well-cared-for orchards. The fruit is quite free from apple sca'b infection in at least 90% of the commercial or­ chards. Leaf roller injury is rather severe in a number of orchards near Newcastle and Bowmanville. Codling moth injury is also quite apparent in orchards where this insect has been ' troublesome in past seasons. The pre­ liminary estimate of total apple pro­ duction in Eastern Ontario shows a 25% increase over last season, In Western Ontario weather’and moisture conditions have been fav­ ourable during the • past month for good colouring and sizing of apples. Scab infestation on fruit is fairly well controlled in well-sprayed commerc­ ial orchards, and serious side-worm injury is only apparent in a few local­ ities. Practically all varieties of ap­ ples show a decrease* in estimated production except Spys, where a crop 20% larger than last year is forecast. The Potato Crop The early crop is moving in volume from Leamington, Harrow, Dundas and Burlington. Some growers in the Oakville-Glarkson district are also marketing to a lesser extent. The quality is reported good with no rot in evidence. Size is not sO large as a —cw p — n —nmn —ii — d—n —r —m-nwnmci m fiiir ■■ i«i c — MAKING CANADA A Better Place in Which to Live and Work | A Series of Letters from Distinguished Canadians on Vital Problems I . Affecting the Future Welfare* Of Canada I Specially Written for Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association LETTER NUMBER 16 Dear Editor: With regard to the question of a platform for the Canadian. Weeklies, any suggestions I have to offer would be based on 'th$ conviction that our troubles, and the world’s troubles, have primarily a moral rather than an economic basis; or perhaps it would be more accurate to say, a mor­ al basis underlying the economic. For this reason, I would have our papers inculate high standards of political, business and personal morality, and denounce lapse from them. As prac­ tical measures in this direction I would suggest: 1. That moral and ethical instruc­ tion, with the object of developing character should be given great prom­ inence in our educational ■ system, which at present-empbasies the intel­ ligence, with a view to material ad­ vantage. 2. That more attention should be paid, and more encouragement given, to the scholars endowed with more than ordinary ability, so as to develop their brains to the highest degree pos­ sible, with a view to producing lead­ ers of first rate capacity—our great need. At present our educational sys­ tem is based on the average pupil, with special attention paid to “the underprivileged,” while the' .super­ privileged are given little opportunity to develop their talents, which may be of the highest use to the state. 3. The development of our library system, with a view to encouraging adults to continue ter leaving school, the beginning of end.. Training to begin in the Schools, and should be part of the curriculum. Thus we shall go far to solve the problem of adult education. The new curriculum re­ cently introduced by the Department of Education is a move in this ditcc- tion. 4. The organization of a highly trained, non-partisan civil service in both the Federal and Provincial fields of adrninistration, and the elimination from the civil service of the patron­ age system. This would do much to improve public administration and to disco-urage corrupt politics. 5. An effort to raise the standard of sport, which has a distifict effect on the character of the people. This applies both to the players and to the “fans”. COttittiercialtzatioti has made winning the chief objective. 6. A movement to restore home life. In particular, by removing the burdensome taxation, which makes ownership of property unpopular, and often a liability, and driving people into apartments instead oLhomes. « 7. To preach the doctrine of con­ tentment and self denial to a gener­ ation pent on pleasure and covetous of all that their neighbours have. . 8. To inculate respect for law, be­ cause it is Jaw. That will ao for my share. If you care to incorporate any of these ideas’ in your programme, I claim no copy­ right. Yours faithfully, C. H. HALE, Editor, , .Orillia Packet and Times. C. H. HALE in 1937, but the No. 1 grade is being well maintained. Yields are lower on account of lack of sufficient moisture, Supplies are equal to demand and the market is firm at $2.00 to the whole­ sale dealer. The early crop will be well cleared up in July. ' The acreage planted for mid-season marketing is equal to average, The crop is developing well but requires more moisture and flea betties are plentiful and quite active. This crop will commence moving to market about the last week in July with the yield, depending largely on the supply of moisture during the next two weeks. The planting of main crop potatoes are a little less than in 1937, but were generally planted earlier. Germina­ tion was good but growth to date has been uneyen and while some fields are knotting for blossoms, the late plant­ ing arg just well above ground, It is too early yet to estimate the pros­ pective yield. Sanitation for Poultry Hygiene and sanitation are factors as important to the poultry flock as good stock', clean water, proper feed and range. Failure to. maintain clean and sanitary surroundings is frequent­ ly the weak spot in poultry manage­ ment. Cleanliness is essential, as high mortality and reduced egg production follow disease and impaired vitality. To ensure healthy surroundings re­ move droppings daily and scatter an absorbent such as land plaster over the dropping boards, Renew litter be­ fore it becomes too dirty, and supply clean water in clean vessels; disease may spread rapidly through the med­ ium of dirty water or containers, At least once a year, with a Iide and broom, scrape and sweep clean the floors and walls of the poultry house, removing dust and cobwebs, and if running water is available -Use the hose at high pressure. .Paint the roosts and supports with a good coal- tar disinfectant, full strength, and spray frequently with a solution of the same product according to the in- | 'structions of the manufacturer. The range also demands its share of pre­ caution. Gravel or sandy loam pro-/ vide the best sanitary conditions and is easily worked with a one-horse plough. All range and yards should be ploughed and cropped yearly and seeded with a quick-growing crop. Sudan grass is palatable and greatly relished. To ensure.a good supply, it is well to cut Sudan grass when about six inches high before allowing the birds access to the yards or range. Ideal sanitary conditions are supplied with a two or three year range rota­ tion; a hoed crop intervening in the three year rotation provides addition­ al protection against parasites that flourish in contaminated- soil. Perennial Weed Control When the infestation of perennial weeds has spread over a large area, cultural and cropping methods have to be relied'uppn for their eradication. It is advisable, however, to use sod­ ium chlorate for the eradication of small patches of perennials. firestone STANDARD HERE’S your big oppor­ tunity to save money on tires, Go to your local Firestone Dealer and ask him for the new low-priced Firestone Standard. It’s a first class tire in every respect —made of high quality ma­ terials to Firestone standards of quality and fully guaran­ teed. It gives you everything you need—safety, long mile­ age, dependable, carefree service—all at thrifty prices. Drive in to the Firestone Dealer’s today and see this remarkable tire—the greatest Firestone 'ever built at these low prices. Tiresfone — For Sale by — ■ HURON MOTORS The latter half of the growing sea- cultivation to ke^p down weed growth during the remainder of the growing season. This treatment should not be commenced later than August 1, be­ cause it takes about three- months of cultivation each time any top-growth appears to exhaust the food reserves stored in the roots of such weeds aS perennial sow thistle, Canada thistle and chicory. There is, however, considerable var­ iation in the number of cultivations required to kill perennial weeds and it should b? remembered that an old established stand of perennials is more difficult to kill than a young growth of the same species. Keeping down all top growth from July 15 to the end of the growing sea­ son will greatly reduce the stand of perennial weeds b-ut for complete er­ adication of a persistent weeds like couch grass, this treatment should be followed up in the next year by a hoed crop, such as corn or potatoes. £on is a good time to make an attack on perennial weeds. There is not quite the same rush of work then, as in the spring of the year, and the weather is usually more favourable for the destruction of perennials, par­ ticularly’ couch grass. The roots of this weed are killed by a few days’ exposure during dry warm weather and since couch grass is a shallow- rooted weed, a large percentage of its roots can be brought to the sur­ face by cultivation. Another advantage in favour of killing weeds in the latter half of the growing season, is that it permits the growth of an early crop such as hay or oats cut for green feed, before the treatment commences; or the land may be used for pasture during the time of the year when pasture is most productive. A partial summer-fallow consists of' ploughing in mid-summer followed by j their education af- School should be education, not the read will have to CORRIGAN IS WELCOMED BY NEW YORK Police said 1,000,000 New Yorkers witnessed- the triumphant procession of Ddugtas “Crazy Compass” Corri­ gan up Broadway Aug. S’. From ev­ ery window in the walls of Gotham’s man-mad canyons, ticker tape and sheets of green paper came streaming down (LEFT) until the sanitation department had 1*800 tons of it to clean up, Corrigan drew' down the same amount as Howard Hughes and his round-the-world fliers, but both were 100 tons behind Col. Charles Lindbergh. Corrigan appeared to en­ joy the parade as much as the crowds checriftg him. He sat on the back of an official car still wearing his leath­ er jacket (RIGHT), although the day was warm. Me refused to get iff the car until officials promised his broth­ er and sister-in-law could rid behind »mt as well as his unde, a Baptist minister.