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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-09-11, Page 25— Continued from page 18 or about 30.40 minutes. Yield — 21/4 quarts, Speaking of meat and poultry, I have some questions and answers here that just might help some of our readers who go out shopping for the family's meat supplies. Q — Is it true that colour is injected into beef when slaughtered. On occasion I have purchased fresh meat that appeared a nice red colour but when the wrapper was removed at home, the nice colour disappeared. Is this lawful? A — It is illegal to add any chemical colouring agents to fresh meats or to the beef before slaughter. Suspicion of this should be reported to the Fort Willi am Food and Drug Inspector. Fresh meat may be wrapped in a special plastic with microscopic pores which allows air to be in contact with the meat surface. Through this process of oxidation, the tolour is enhanced, or a "bloom" is added to the meat. When the plastic is removed the colour tends to darken. This could account for your observation. Q — Why is there a beef shortage in Canada? A — The main cause of the recent beef price increase has been a shortage of supply in the face of strong demand. Average weekly slaughter in Canada during the first' quarter of 1969 was consistent with most of 1968: however, in April, cattle available for slaughter decreased • RHEUMATIC PAIN? Rumacaps capsules give proven relief! Rumacaps are specially formu- lated to give you last relief—the very first day—from nagging rheumatic pains and aches. Also proven effective for relieving lum- bago, sciatica, headache and neuritic pains. Ask for new Rumacaps—a distinctive blue and white capsule of soothing comfort—at your local druggist's. Rumacaps are capsules of soothing comfort! ,, • XOR mieumAric PAW MUMS' imamiewswir umacaps • FLYING FARMER QUEEN — Mrs. Elmer Rowe, RR 1 Exeter, was named Ontario Flying Farmer Queen Saturday night at the OFF convention in Hamilton. Chosen for the honor mostly because of her sparkling personality, Mrs. Rowe has taken some flying lessons but doesn't really know how to fly the family airplane. Another local prize winner at the convention was Fred Elder, son of Mr, and Mrs. Ken Elder, RR 2 lierisall, who took first place in the teen poster contest. T-A photo .Asa and Miss Grace ,Penhale -visited with Dr. & Mrs. E. S. Steiner at WellatKi during - kist. Week.. Mrs. Wm. 4. F. Bell and Mrs. McKinley were delegates from Exeter Chapter :222 QES attending Grand Chapter Session at Royal York Rotel, Toronto. Mr, & Mrs. a, Greet. entertained a number of friends and xplgtves..Satt.trday evening in OES ladies mark event The September meeting of Exeter Chapter OES 222 was birthday party night, After the regular business, the chapter was closed and a ceremony honoring the Past. Matrons and Past Patrons was conducted by the Worthy Matron, Mrs. William Bell assisted by the officers of the chapter. A smorgasbord lunch completed the evening. In the centre of the table was a large birthday cake iced in white and decorated with red roses. The winner of the draw on the Rose of Sharon quilt was Mrs. L. Makes of Roblin, Manitoba: (Mrs. Moires is a, sister of Mrs. W. Burton), Among the guests was Mrs. Rosamond Garrett, D.D.G.M., Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons and other guests were from St. Marys, Blyth, London, Ingersoll, Parkhill and Clinton, Certain Items illustrated or described are optional at extra cast, MANN 01- The Chevrolet7Os 'I, GM Our new one: Monte Carlo WAeliepi00#0 Our big one: Caprice The Seventies are on the move at your Chevy dealer's right now. So why not get over there for the most moving experience on wheels. Move along and see the new Monte Carlo, Chevrolet's whole new field of one. (At last there's a personal luxury car even us guys who Our tough one: Chevelle SS 396 work for a living can swing.) Take in the new Caprice. If you're a big-car man, this one's right up your driveway. And dig the new Chevelle SS 396. You'll see what makes the tough one even tougher to resist. Your Chevrolet dealer has the lot. Putting you first, keeps us first. S88 YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED CHEVROLET DEALER On The Move 450 MAIN Si. EXETER SNELL BROS. LIMITED PHONE: 235.0660 their recently purchased home On Anne .St, Guests were Mr. .4 Mrs. Win.. Cutting, Bob and. Cal, Mr. & Mrs..4,,Ceirideand farollY, Mr. 8z 34 A, E. Coornbest Mr. Mrs. G. Beiber and E. Sanders, all of Exeter. Out of town guests. were Mr. & Mrs. P. Rouse and family, London; Mr. -4 Mrs. J. Thurley and family, Toronto; Mr. & Mrs, J. Rock and family, ,Cooksville and Mr. & Mrs. N. Scott,. Hespeler. Mrs. Milton Willert, Godericli, has received word that she was successful in pa,ssing her RNA, 00e4 eted The Exeter Times-Advocate takes great pleasure in extending happiest birthday greetings to following new member of The Over 80 Club: Mrs. Lydia Taylor who will mark her 80th birthday September 23 at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Robert Pettit, RR 2 Centralia. If you know of someone with Gan 80th birthday or better just write or telephone this newspaper with the name, address, age and birthdate of the celebrant, at least one week in advance of the big day. There is no charge for this service and we are pleased to hear from you. PAY ONLY MONDAY, SEPT. 22 MOO NOON TO 9;QO PAti. 100% Human Hair Wig. 9 95 Styled MISS RONNIE, from Toronto, will be at the Salon to help you with your selection. Time*Advocatet Siptember 10, 1969 Page 19 WIG SALE! Similar Savings on all hair pieces, mini wigs, falls, etc. Silhouette ffair Fashions MAIN ST. EXETER NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY 235 - 0251 :Bridol tea for local. girl Mrs. S. Earl Campbell, 79 Riverside Dr„ Exeter, entertained. Saturday at a trousseau tea in honor of her daughter, Glenda Lynne, whose marriage to Manfred Ernst Rau takes place Saturday in Coven Presbyterian Church. Guests were received by Mrs, Campbell and the mother of the grown, Mrs. Karl Rau. The table was covered with an ecru linen cutwork cloth. Red and white carnations and pink roses looked elegant in ruby glass and ruby candleholders held topaze candles. Mrs. J. 0. Blake, London; Miss Q. Elliot, Willowdale; Mrs, F. Smith, London; Mrs. R. Smith, Smiths Falls; and Mrs. T. Whittaker, Kingsville, poured tea, Gifts and the trousseau were shown by Mrs. L. Cousins, London; Miss L. Darke, London; and Mrs, F. Chafee, Sarnia. Junior hostesses were Misses Nadene and Ainslee Smith, Smiths Falls, and Lezlie and Sue-Anne Chafee, Sarnia. Bridal showers have been given by Miss S. Lewis, Louth; Mrs. J. 0. Blake and Mrs, F. Smith at Mrs. Blake's home; and Mrs. L. Cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Rau will entertain Friday evening at a rehearsal party in their home in London. MORE WOMEN'S NEWS PAGE 20 :2 in lllllllll llllll intnininin lllllll Oininunon lllllll noninnnn llllll nonsninin lllllllll nonntni lllll q. gg EE MOISTURE PETALS by Du Barry Brut Splash On Reg, for $300 Reg, 4 oz. intttttt Oteninnin $375 tot Ovir tt tt ttttttttttttttttttttttttttt tt ttt I MIDDLETON Drays PHONE 235-1570 EXETER in number from an average of *53,000 head per week to .48,000 head per week and have remained at that level. At the same time, there has been a decrease in beef supplies in the U.S.A. brought about by a small decrease in slaughter numbers coupled with a decrease over the past two years of the weight of American cattle going to market. The marketing of lighter weight cattle was a program of self regulation promoted by the American National Cattlemen's Association. The current shortage of slaughter cattle is a feature of the traditional "cattle cycle." The cattle cycle is characterized by a period of increasing supplies of slaughter cattle with attendant declining prices which discourages the production of calves for feeding which results in a decreasing supply of slaughter cattle coupled with a rise in price in subsequent periods. If one were' to assume that the costs of growing and feeding beef remained stable throughout the cattle cycle, it is seen that the cattleman, due to fluctuating prices for his cattle, will likely profit when supplies of beef are short and prices high, but lose when supplies are more than adequate and prices low. In actual fact, farm input costs continue to increase and do not follow the fluctuating pattern of agricultural prices. Over the long haul, on balance, the cattle feeder has profited modestly. In spite of the cattle cycle there is abundant evidence that the cow-calf operator has not received adequate returns to his enterprise. Every retail cut of beef must begin with a beef cow bearing a calf for feeding and eventual slaughter. A continuing discouragement of the cow-calf producer must inevitably result in fewer beef calves being produced and thus eventually' less beef for slaughter. The present shortage of slaughter cattle is a direct result of discouraging returns to feeder cattle producers for sometime in the past, There has not been, over recent years, a sharp reaction by calf producers to the discouraging results of their operations but rather a failure to expand their production while at the same time consumer demand for beef has continued strong and indeed has increased. Q Is the procedure of pumping water into hams still in practice? How can it be stopped in Canada as it has been in the U.S.? A — Arterial pumping of hams is a universally accepted technique of curing hams. It helps distribute the curing fluid evenly throughout the whole product to give a better texture, more complete cure and greater protection against breakdown than would be possible if this process were not used. In the U.S., the process is legal, with the only limitation being on the quantity of pumping fluid used. This same limitation is practiced in Canada, Q How often are sausage checked — especially in a store where they axe made in comparatively small amounts? Does the store know when the inspector is coming? A — Stores and companies who make sausages to sell are checked on a frequent basis. Total continuous inspection is not possible on inspection. Sausage samples are submitted to a regional laboratory, where they are checked for cereal content, moisture content, and bacteriology. Stores have no warning of the inspection. If you have a legitimate complaint concerning a problem of health with respect to any food contact the Food and Drug Directorate or more immediately, the Algoma Health Unit. If your complaint is one related to an economic fraud, contact the Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Box 99, Ottawa. The Algoma Health Unit is at 235 Wellington Street W., Q Why do some types of bacon spark more in a hot pan than others? A — The "sparking" is due to changes in temperature during cooking. The differences in the amount of sparking are because of different amount of fat in the bacon and the age of the bacon, — new fat will spark more. Q — Is arsenic used as an ingredient in chicken feed, and if so, how much is allowed? A — Arsenilic acid, in trace quantities, is present and permitted in chicken feed, to act as a tonic or conditioner to promote the growth of the chicken. It is not absorbed into the muscle tissue of the bird, and thus is not present in any edible portion of chicken. Q — Why do I have difficulty finding less expensive cuts of meat in my supermarket? A — Today many types of meat are expensive but by asking your butcher, specifically for the less expensive cuts or varieties, you should have no difficulty in getting them. The supermarket generally displays the most popular cuts which usually are the most expensive cuts because these are the easiest to cook and the most familiar to the majority of consumers. Never hesitate to ask your butcher in the supermarket' for any particular cuts, or indeed for any suggestions on how to cook theSe cuts.. $AVE ,1* ,L1 OVER 45% IN CANADA'S GREATEST El = = ...-- FA TOP QUALITY 11 ALMATEX PAINT a 1 i GAL— VAX) i 1 QUART— 2501 When You Buy One At The Regular Price WEBSTER SIGNS EXETER I Paint Sale i ES