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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-04-14, Page 20metal, 8-10-11. P. KEROSENE TRACTOR. First kerosene tractor in district Mr. Asa Penhale and his brother, the late Luther Penhale, purchased an International Harvester tractor 50 years ago in April 1916 from Sam Beaver, agent for $875. It was the first tractor of any make in the Exeter district, Some farmers said the tractor would never take the place of horses and others, that it would ruin the land. The Penhale brothers operated together the farm just west of Exeter, now owned by Carfrey Cann. By MRS. ERVIN RADER N EVER A5§ume the public knows as much about your busine s s as you do, That's why advertising is so indispensable Contract Your Bean Acreage At E.L. 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Norrish, swine spe- cialist at the Ontario Agricul- tural College. "I suggest making three lists of these weaknesses under the following headings: (a) reproduction traits (b) perfor- mance traits and (c) carcass traits. Under reproduction traits, consider defects in birth weight, weaning weight, number farrow- ed, and number weaned. In per- formance traits, consider such points as rate of gain and feed efficiency. Under carcass traits, defects for backfat thickness, loin eye area, carcass grade and length should be considered. "Then determine which of the three traits needs improvement the most. Select the breeding "Creep feed lambs to develop them quickly", advises Mr. E. N. Needham, sheep specialist with the Ontario Agricultural College. IBR dangerous to young calves Infectious bovine rhinotrachei- tis (IBR) has recently killed many Ontario calves under two months. "Seldom fatal to most cattle, this disease affects the digestive tract, liver, and brains in this age group", reports Dr. T. J. Hulland, Head, Pathology Depart- ment, Ontario Veterinary Col- lege, University of Guelph. "The calves refuse to eat, appear de- pressed, and die one to three days after they first appear to be sick." When IBR attacks older cattle, they generally show signs of nasal discharge and cough for several days. This stress, of course, prevents normal weight gains and has been recognized for some time as a problem in feedlot cattle. However, young cattle are dy- ing. The virus can be isolated from the nose, but this is a slow procedure for diagnosis. system and the boar that will correct the most weaknesses In the sow herd. If the reproductive traits are the greatest problem, then crossbreeding the three breeds (Lacombe, Yorkshire and Landrace) or employing a rota- tional crossing system could of- fer an improvement of 10% or more." Similarly, performance traits in rate and efficiency of growth can also be improved by cross- breeding. However, once carcass defects of the herd have been determined, then a good boar of any breed can be selected to correct these faults. "Buy only from a healthy herd and know the seller's reputa- tion", cautions Mr. Norrish. "Also obtain a backfat probe on the boar. Only a boar with a top-notch ROP background is a sound investment, and buying a boar approved under the 'Boar Premium Policy' will reduce the cost of purchase," Creep feeding is nourishing lambs with good quality hay and grain in an area barricaded from ewes. This is usually begun when the lambs are two weeks old. "The starter ration at this stage is one part bran to three parts rolled oats", states Mr. Need- ham. "Adding calf starter pel- lets also improves the mixture, not only in nutrition, but in taste. Of course, good quality hay should always be accessible." At four weeks of age, the ration can be varied by adding cracked corn. Mixing 20 pounds of rolled oats, 20 pounds of cracked corn, ten pounds of wheat bran, and ten pounds of linseed oil meal will give the best re- sults, but this diet may also be varied according to the f e e d available. When introducing these ra- tions, only a small portion should be put in the troughs until the lambs become accustomed to their new diet. Retaining the feed's sweet and fresh quality can also be assisted by keeping the trough off the ground. Mr. Needham emphasizes that this is important since such illnesses as scouring or coccidiosis can be caused by feed contamination. Once the lambs are on good pasture, however, creep feeding is unnecessary. Mrs. Leonard Schenk presided for the business. Reports were given by all secretaries. A moth- er and daughter pot luck supper will be held May 6. Mrs. Milford Merner and Mrs. Marie Reste- mayer were appointed to see about new altar cloths. Mrs. Ernest Koehler and Mrs. Cliff Salmon are the visiting commit- tee. DASHWOOD POM POMS The 5th meeting of Dashwood Porn Poms was held at the home of Beth Snell. The leaders, Mrs. Eben Weigand and Norma gave notes on handbags, selection, materials, and care of them. The girls did samples of cord- ed bias, piping, diagonal weaving, Chinese knot, and porn porn. They were shown how to steam a hat. The sixth meeting was held at the home of Nellie Zondag. The leaders, Mrs. Weigand and Norma gave notes on gloves, selection and Care; belts, selec- tion and care; jewelry, selection and care. A sample of gross grain was given each girl. PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs. Ross Love accom- panied by Mr. & Mrs. Earl Datars and family spent last weekend at Sudbury with Mr. & Mrs. Don Love. Two bus loads of students from South Huron High School with their teacher Mr. Bruce Perry visited the modern dairy farm of Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Weber last week. Cpl. Tom Miller formerly of Dashwood, son of Mr. Sam Miller, has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant effective March 1. Sgt. Miller and family are stationed at 3 Wing RCAF, Zwerbrucken, Germany. EASTER VISITORS Mr. & Mrs. Stan Slezak, Roy and Joanne of Ottawa with Mr. Art Willert. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Haugh, Mr. & Mrs. Ray VanDorsselaer, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Parke of Hen- sall, and Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Eckmier and Paul of Stratford with Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Rader and family. Paul remained for a visit. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Howe and girls and Miss Ruthanne Rader of London with Mr. & Mrs. Irvin Rader and family. Mr. & Mrs. Claire Love of Sarnia, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Lobb and Randy, Clinton, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Datars and family, Grand Bend, Mr. Mansell Hodgins and Miss Mae Hodgins of Parkhill with Mr. & Mrs. Ross Love. "Barley is the best small grain feed crop in Ontario", states Professor G. E. Jones, crop Science Department, Ontario Ag- ricultural College. But he won- ders why more is not grown. "Apparently, Ontario's far- mers are still s m al 1-grain- minded. Even though farming's now mechanized and the barbs have been removed from the awns, they think barley's too itchy a problem. So, they plant Junior Farmers discuss signs The regular meeting of Huron county Jr. Farmers and Jr. In- stitute was held in the Agricul- ture Board Rooms in Clinton on Wednesday, March 30 at 8:30 p.m. Bob Fotheringham, presi- dent, presided. Grace Mathers, secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting. Don Pullen gave a Treasurers' Report. All bills to be paid were handed in to him, Century Farm Signs were dis- cussed as was the International Plowing Match and our part init. The following committees were set up for the coming year with the chairman listed: Field Day, Bill Campbell, Clinton; Drama, Don Young, Auburn; P u bl i c Speaking and Debating, Jim Spiv- ey, Belgrave; Sports Night, Ross Vetch, Wingham; Annual Meeting, Bob Fotheringham, C 1 i nt o n; Leadership Training, Tom Cun- ningham, Auburn; Meeting Im- provement, Bob Fotheringham, Clinton; Special Committee, Shirley Jacques, Clinton; Ex- change Visit, JoAnne Alton. It was moved to have a Strik- ing Committee for next year. Don McKercher reported from Guelph Conference. The Inter- national Plowing Match was again discussed and stress was put on the need of capable drivers fo. tractors. Anyone interested con- tact Maurice Love, Exeter, The meeting was adjourned. Repair machinery Be safe! Repair machinery and sharpen equipment before spring. "This will not only prevent delay when the plowing season comes, but ensures safety", advises Hal Wright, Farm Safety Specialist, Ontario Department of Agricul- ture. "Breakdowns are so annoy- ing that they set up a mental block, making a farmer lose his common sense. This has caused many farm accidents. The equip- ment works more efficiently if it has been put into top condition, so safety isn't the only bonus factor." Frank Eagleson of Southampton with Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Weber and Bill Weber at Southampton with Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Eagle- son and family. Mr. Herb Gaiser of Dearborn, Mich. and his grandson John Stroyan of Plymouth with Chester Gaiser. Mr. & Mrs. Murray Wolfe and family of Roxboro, Quebec, and Mr. & Mrs. George Wolfe of Toronto were Easter visitors with Mrs. Wes Wolfe. Mr. & Mrs. Carl Heppler of Waterloo weekend visitors with Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hoffman and family. Mr. Bob Hoffman is a patient in St. Joseph's hospital, London. .i. • - ., - c. I: ,._-----: ._, :,,-:Rlg ,e1 17:"q4i- elN.:02 "Is this the diamond you were going to take me to look at today?" lower-yielding oats or oat-barley mixtures, That's ridiculous! Farmers should be growing for yield. Barley also has an added advantage over oats: oats grow in spite of the farmer; barley grows because of him. Barley responds to management." While corn boasts the best yields under favorable condi- tions, barley is more reliable in the colder regions of Ontario. In areas where corn is supreme, barley is a good grain or forage supplement. One of Prof. Jones' greatest grievances is that Ontario far- mers tend to consider oats, rye, and wheat as their major small grain crops and then, as an afterthought, they sow barley at a later date. Actually, barley should be the first crop sown. If barley's planted about April 5th and properly managed, '75 to 100 bushels isn't unreasonable to expect. While this planting date may seem impossible due to soil conditions, barley should be sown at the earliest possible date. Some farmers are even experimenting with barley sown on frost. In conjunction with early plant- ing, nitrogen is being badly abus- ed. Many people know that too much of this nutrient can make a crop fall flat, so they are too stingy in feeding their crops. Fifty pounds of nitrogen should be used for early planting, even though twenty-five pounds is usu- ally adequate for late planting. However, Prof. Jones warns that if fifty pounds is applied in late planting, serious lodging will oc- cur. The choice between traditional and early barley planting is a tall, gangly crop or a sturdy, stocky, high-yielding one. Many farmers achieved '75 to 100 bu- shels last year. In this province, how many more will be wise enough to realize this crop's potential? LIVESTOCK REPORT ED. HENDRICK Cow 1250 lbs. . . . @ $22.50 RAY MORLOCK Steer 720 lbs. . . . @ $29.50 For Service Call R. B. WILLIAMS 235-2597 Exeter WM. GREEN Page 20 Times-Advocate, April 14, 1966 Stress importance of selecting swine sire Mrs. Frederick Willert, 95, the former Margaret Wolper, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Richard Poehler, Fort Wayne, Ind. Her husband passed away in 1937. They farmed on the 14th con- cession of Hay prior to retiring to Dashwood. She was a member of Zion Lutheran church, Dash- wood. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Gustave (Lucy) Chesna, Birmingham, Mich., Mrs. Rich- ard (Alice) Poehler, Mrs. Louis (Clara) Restemayer, and Mrs. Edmund (Ella) Kraft both of Dash- wood, Mrs. Thomas (Ida) Hayes, Windsor, Mrs. Lavina Miller, Zurich. A son Ervin predeceased her. The body rested at the T. Harry Hoffman funeral home until Tuesday noon then at Zion Luth- eran church where the service was conducted by Rev. Wm. Gatz with interment in Dashwood Luth- eran cemetery. Pall bearers were Harold and Lloyd Willert, Melvin Reste- mayer, Harold Kraft, Arthur Mil- ler and Tom Hayes. LADIES AID The Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid met Wednesday April 6 with group 1 in charge of devotions and lunch. Rev, Wm. Gatz continued with the topic, "Christian Dis- cipleship" followed by discus- sion. Creep feed lambs to develop them quickly •