The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1974-04-03, Page 16F If the problem is compaction, Professor Ketcheson recommends that farmers get back into crop rotation for a few Years. 'Using a sod or forage crop for two or three years gives the soil a chance to rebuild its structure," he says. All possible use should be made of crop residues and manure to improved the soil tilth. To avoid future problems with • soil compaction, farmers should use a minimum amount of tillag in the spring to preparr ihE seedbed for, planting, Fall-pioryt soils generally pulverize quo easily and it should be necessR) only to 'culviate or harrow enoug to level the soil for planting, With spring plowing, it will necessary to disk and cultivo more to break larger clods, aig firm the soil sufficiently prevent moisture loss and gt1 good seed germination, Good crowd (Continued from Page 1) • Port Stanley. • 2. Greg and Ken Cowan, Brussels. 3. Peter Black and Arnold Pearson, St. Marys. Others in this race were: Rene Boogema and Cam McDonald, Clinton. The Brussels Lions hope to, make this an annual event. The icy condition of highways on Saturday cut down the number of entries. Transit Trouble Heavy traffic is a disruptive force in' any community. Con- sumers' Association of Canada reports that roads devour about 20 per cent of a city's land; private driveways and garages raise the total, to almost 50 per . cent. Continuous expansion of roadways results in waste' of land and rising housing costs. Rapid transit systems are one alternative. "44-4-\Classified"*" Heavy machinery is over compacting so 20, Auction Sales 20, Auction Sales Every Week More and More people discover Whafittighty jobs are aecetnpliStidd by tio* cost post Want Want Ads. Ibial Brussels 8.81,6641, 16-.Ttit 1311t61ttkit rititt 8, 104 24. Cards of Thanks would like to thank all those who sent cards and gifts to me while I was in Wingham Hospital. A special thanks to Dr. Hanlon and Dr. McGregor and all nurses. I also wish to thank Rev. McCarron for his kind visit. —George Bone. 24-18x1 I would like to thank all the people who gave donations for my farewell party and all the lovely gifts, also my sponsors, also Joe and Rose Ryan for the use of their home. They will be long remembered, Thanks again. — Norman Rowland. 24-18-1 Charlie and Joyce Lake would like to thank Bryon Martin, Doug. McTaggart, Bruce Speiran and Elston Speiran for helping to get ready for our sale. 24-18x1 The family of the late Annie Pearson wish to thank neighbours, friends and relatives for cards, expressiobs of sympathy, floWers, charitable donations and baking. Thanks also to Rev. LeDrew, Watts Funeral Home and the ladies of Ethel United Church.—Geo and Isabel Pearson, Jean and Burt Elliot, Helen and Don Swift. 24-18-1 I would like to thank the boys on the team for a lovely gift which they gave me for coaching, I appreciate it a lot. —Dale Machan, Coach, Brussels Atom B. 24-18x1 Short Shots (Continued from Page 1) Husbands can be aggravating at times. When, however, for some reason they have to be away from home for some time, the house is strangely empty, too quiet, and the hours long, The best remedy seems to be 'to plunge into work and keep busy. David Hastings, a long-time employee of the Village of Brussels, whose sudden death occurred last Thtirsday, Will be missed by many here, A fan-filar figure, a 00.41, friendly Man i With many a kindly adt for others, will long reMetribered. Although bigger, heavier machinery. is cutting the time required for some farming operations by as much as 20%, the switch to such machinery may result in the problem of soil compaction. "As intensive monoculture of crops continue to expand in Ontario, we can expect an increasing number .of compaction problems that' cause poor seed germination and plant growth," says Jack Ketcheson, a professor in the Land Resource Science Department of the Ontario Xgricultural 'College. "Farm machinery.- is partly responsible for this, .particularly in areas of Ontario where large acreages • of fine-textured (clay) soil are farmed with increasingly heavy equipment," he says. Excessive amounts of tillage also reduce crop yields by breaking up the desirable soil aggregates, thus leaving the soil more susceptible to compaction when machinery travels over it. The presence of aggregates — stable groupins of soil particles — of one-fiftieth to one-half inch in diameter makes a good structure or 'filth' in a soil: This condition allows the space in the soil to hold both air and water, and root development to take place. But when the, soil is compacted, the spaces..are, eliminated and. the crop suffers. Diagnosing the .problem is the first step in solving it. ,Professor Ketcheson believes that an experienced farmer knows when his soil is in good filth by the way. it plows or 'works'. A shovel is the simple tool for this. "Dig a hale and' see how the soil crumbles when moist — it should pulverize easily and not remain cloddy. Also look at the layer immediately below the , plow-sole." A layer of compacted soil just below the plow-sole is called a 'plow pan' and is detrimental to normal root -penetration. Caused by constant plowing at the same depth, 'plow pan can result in stunted and lower yields. It may be avoided by a year-to-year variation in plowing depth. Business Directory DONALD M. LAURIE INSURANCE AGENCY Auto — Commercial — Farm — Residential BOX 129,-BRUSSELS, — PH. 887-9221 J. E. LONGSTAFF --OPTOMETRIST— SEAFORTH — 527-1240 BY APPOINTMENT: CLINTON (Monday Only) — 482-7010 ANSTETT JEWELLERS LTD. Witch and Jewellery Repairs. We Sell and Service — BULOVA ACCUTRON -- WATCHES' .— 3 Stores SEAFORTH CLINTON — WALKERTON McGavin's Forth Equipment We Specialize in a Complete Line of FARM EQUIPMENT Si,%LE5 and SiRVICE BRUSSELS SEAFORTH 887-6265' WALTON, ONTARIO 527-0245 WALLACE' BELL TRANSPORT PCV. CLASS FS. & F. — PHONE 887-6829 Local and Long Distance Hauling of All Livestock. - Hogs Shipped. Mondays and Wednesdays JIM CARDIFF REAL ESTATE BROKER — GENERAL INSURANCE. Agent for Novick Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance ,.FIRE AUTO LIABILITY Phones: Office 887-6100 Residence 8874164 Belgrave Co-op For Feed &' Fertilizer — Petroleum Pro. ducts Ilardwire'and Appliances — Unip yersal Milker Equipment and Cleaners. BRUSSELS, WINGHA111 887-6453 357-2711 HAMM ELECTRONICS SALES & SERVICE • TV • RADIO • HI -F1 • STEREO 4004e527-1150 • 17 SPARUNG STREET SEAVORTH Sta. Rite Dairy 'Systems Ltd. COMPLETE LINE OV DAIRY SYSTEMS .11rusgels: 887.0426 Guelph: 824400 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE EVERY FRIDAY AT 8:00 P.M. BALL AUCTIONS LTD, BRUSSELS*ONTARIO Items of Interest; New Leonard refrigerator with matching 30" electric stove (green or gold), Leonard automatic washer and dryer, Electrophonic Morse' quality component set with -8 track tape deck, 6 lovely styles of Morse stereos, Morse sewing machine, large selection-of bedroom and' chesterfield suites in styles of Spanish, Cohinial, French Provincial & Modern, new single and double beds, lovely table & swag lamps, 4 styles of coffee & end table sets, kitchen suites in a variety of styles & colours, lazyboys, sets of dishes, radios, sets of silverware & gift items — many more items too numerous to mention. This is a large sale consisting of quality furniture & appliances which will be sold to the highest bidder. NOTE: Terms of sale are caShand our handy TKM budget plan. There is plenty of parking & seating. A refreshment booth — & washroom facilities are available, Sale Conducted By:Bill Auctions Ltd., Brussels Auctioneer: G.J.Ball Phone: 887-9363 20-18-tf McCUTCHEON GROCERY Phone 887-9445 We Deliver SCHNEIDER'S 'KENT SAUSAGE 1-lb. 830 6-lb. box 4.89 Weston's — Pkg. 14 12 BABY HAMBURG BUNS • ) 440 Frontena,e CREAM • ... • • • • • • — /gal. 1.13 US HEAD LETTUCE, 24's • 2 for 490 • Alyiner CANNED, TOMATOES Afribkogia: RICE PIIDDINGS swifts SOAP LIQUID • • •-• • .• Rises CANNED PEAS. 1-4•02, tar 450 Free Del Delivery Phone 8819216 ' 28'"' 4.50 ..1-Oz, 35e 24-oz 4.50. STEPHENSON'S Bakery - Grocery'