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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-06-03, Page 20• . Pogo 8A Tim.s-Advocot•, Juno 3, 1981 bne loot 1,, the mow' b��v eJV� IItN.. M..QP..<JMO b, Sob hall 1 0••• XJ 114.71.• 0 1 NJ. 11 A nostalgic glimpse ..Farmers nowadays are technologists "1 hear them discussing such things as cost efficien- cy. weight -gain ratios. nutrient values fertilizer for- mulae and genetics with ob- vious knowledge and un- derstanding. And in their daily work they use mechanical equipment of astonishing cost and com- plexity These are words quoted from a delightful little booklet which arrived at our home last week. It's called Down On the Farm and is written by H B. Disbrowe, a former teacher who has been retired for a number of years. 1 term it delightful because it is a nostalgic glimpse of farm life in Western Ontario during the years from 1901 to 1925. It is published by Phelps Publishing Co.. 87 Bruce St.. London. Ont. H. B. Disbrowe is an old friend of mine. He taught in Elmira and was principal of the high school here for 20 years before retiring. The 16 chapters in the book are vignettes. really. glimpses of what it was like down on the farm in the early days of the 20th century. A chapter on those everlasting pesky chores is a delight to read and will. I'm sure. be read with a chuckle and `a grin by anyone who has ever had anything to do with a farm. Although my early years were spent on the farm. I do not go back as far as Harold Disbrowe. But those pesky chores were a dreadful part of life even for eight -year-olds in the Dirty Thirties He recalls an era of which I have no recollection but many oldsters certainly can remember it: road work. It was a form of municipal tax- ation. Farmers were re- quired to contribute a designated amount of work each year to keep country roads in reasonable condi- tion. The amount of work was determined by the size of the farm and the frontage involved. I wonder how many city people contributed to the building of roads in their boroughs? It suggests to me that many of the country roads still being used were probably kept recognizable as roads by the farmers in the township. H. B. Disbrowe is a native of Elgin County in Ontario. His education included a stint at the Ontario Agricultural College. now part of the University of ENGINEERING GRAD Paul Wilfrid Shopton, son of Mr. and Mrs Winston Shop - ton, RR 1 Exeter, graduated May 30, from the University of Waterloo with an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering. He is now employed in Chatham at Sass Construc- tion Co designing buildings of structural steel. Photo by Pirak Studio Guelph. He taught. would you believe, at a college in Izmir, Turkey. for a couple of years before coming back to Canada. By 1932. he was a teacher in the town of Stirl- ing in Eastern Ontario and then at Simcoe in Norfolk County before corning to Elmira. "I could hear the sound of crosscut saws. milk splashing into pails. smell Model T exhausts and feel winter winds and the welcome heat of a glowing box stove when 1 read Down On the Farm." said Derek Wing of the University of Guelph. When I came to Elmira more than 25 years ago. one of the first people to contact me as editor of the local newspaper was H. B. Disbrowe. He was active not only in education but in recreation. He and his wife were the chief officers of the local recreation committee. I have fond memories of this couple who went out of their way to help me. I was an ex- perienced editor -reporter but a stranger then in a small town. He had an imposing ex- terior. almost aloof. When you knew him. you knew a warm. kind man dwelt behing the twinkle in his eyes. The book speaks of sugar- ing off, of haying time and harvest, of threshing bees and cheese making, of little one -room schoolhouses, of the rural itinerants who ued to ply up and down country roads, of death and dying and of life and vigor at the turn of the century in rural Ontario. For anyone with an in- terest in Canadiana,these 16 essays provide an in- teresting look at life when farming was a lot simpler and perhaps more wholesome than it is today. I wish, though. that he had included a chapter in the book on the remittance man. I recall helping him to edit such a story a long time ago. The remittance men were a large part of rural Canada years ago and his story was yet another glimpse of life when it was simpler and less complicated than it is today. And if you have to ask what a remittance man was. you are not familiar with rural Canada from 1901 to 1925. Management still name of the game By DENNISMARTIN Associate Agricultural Representative If you are a successful farm manager everyone wins! -your farm business. your wife. your family and you! Today. many farmers have been forced to think in terms of alternatives and adapt to new ideas in order to win. or generate sufficient profit. Implications of 20c',- interest 0`'rinterest and 12% inflation has made it necessary for farmers to take a much closer look at the proper balance among business fac- tors such as size of business, rates of production, labour efficiency. cost control and Win cars in draws The annual Charities Raf- fle sponsord by the Ontario State Board of the Knights of Columbus was held on May 18 during the closing of the 78th annual convention which was held at the Royal York Hotel. Toronto. during the holiday weekend. Five cars were offered as prizes this year with the following winners: 1st prize, 1981 Buick Skylark to Denise Bondi Fraser. North York. Toronto (B384113) ; 2nd prize, 1981 Chrysler Cordoba to Fay Warr. Toronto (B512692); 3rd prize. 1981 Ford Mustang to S. Gauthier Sirois, Vanier (B112099); 4th prize. 1981 Pontiac LeMans to Kennedy Fish and Chips. Brampton (A 153767): 5th prize. 1981 AMC Concord to Marvin Marto, London (B232667. Proceeds from this Knights of Columbus Charities draw by the On- tario State Board go mainly to the Arthritic Society. All councils in the Ontario jurisdictionparticipatein this project to assist the research group in finding a cure for arthritis. In 1980 the State Board donated 850.000 to the Arthritic Society. Delegates to the conven- tion from the Father Stephen Eckert Council of Seaforth and District were District Deputy. James Devereaux and Mrs. Devereaux Deputy Grand Knight. Dennis Rau and Mrs. Rau and Past Grand Knight. Leo J. Hagan. captial efficiency to insure a fair return of investment. The economic environ- ment of the 1980's will not let you as a farm manager sit back and coast. Successful managers will continue to make things happen, not wonder why or watch things happen! Recently Iwasapproached by several dairymen wan- ting to do a better job rear- ing herd replacements. Their major concerns were - "What are the economic ad- vantages of feeding and managing replacement heifers so they will freshen at 25 months vs 30 months?" Translated to dollars and cents, first calf heifers com- ing into the milking string at and early age 125 months vs 30 months) could increase profit up to $500.00/heifer. This figure accounts for milk production. genetic im- provement. reproductive performance. body weight, herd life. cost of feed, fixed costs, returns from milk, returns from calves and salvage value. One farmer continued to say, "If I ever tried to breed my heifers at 15 months of age and have them freshen at 24 months my first calf heifers would not be large enough to half fill the tie stalls." In order to breed heifers at an early age such things as proper nutrition, housing. and parasite con- trol will help ensure replacements to grow accor- ding to their genetic poten- tial and be large enough by 24-25 months to enter the milking herd. Sometimes it is easier to look the other way rather than face up to some of the practices which can in- crease productivity and profit within your farm operation. There may be a number of reasons why we do not get certain jobs done - the thought of failure or em- barrassment. upsetting the routine, or perhaps the most common factor I hear. "NOT ENOUGH TIME"! Whatever the reason may be, remember there is a good chance it is costing you money. A lot of our success is still homemade and I feel the key for success in the future will be a look at alternatives. he flexible. make decisions. and adapt to new ideas or technology 011111111)IIIIII1111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1111111111111111111111I111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11111i s Dietrich Metal Products E .= E. Manufacturer of Metal Trim =_ Sales of Steel Siding Farm Building Construction Concrete Forming - Complete Building Sales foF. ra- Self-Erected Structures 1 1/4 Miles West of Mt. 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University officials express appreciation for the part played by these volunteers in the programs. The evening was topped off by a musical program. �� ardware �� 1_liuildin�, Supplies IMMO zehrs fine markets... of fine foods BONELESS! OUTSIDE ROUND ROAST EYE REMOVED $2 NO WASTE • Ib. FULLY AGED CANADA 'A' GRADE ROUND STEAK FULL CUT BONE -IN �?.38... JUICY TENDER 'A' GRADE RUMP ROAST $? BONELESS ,NOWASTE • 48 Ib. SCHNEIDERS PORTIONED HAM STEAKS 175 gr PKG. ;f.68 GRADE 'A' INSIDE ROUND STEAK BONELESS NO WASTE '2.58 SCHNEIDERS SANDWICH STYLE MEAT ROLLS 6 VARIETIES 250 tjr. 68' EA. SUPER SPECIAL � .. FINE QUALITY YOUNG ONTARIO "A" GRADE FRESH CHICKEN FOR FRYING, ROASTING OR BAR -B -Q WHOLE 3-4 lb. MAPLE LEAF SWEET PICKLED COTTAGE ROLLS BONELESS PORK BUTT '1.58 BURNS BREAKFAST LINK SAUSAGE PORK & BEEF MAPLE LEAF SLICED SIDE BACON 3 VARIETIES 500 g. PKG. '178 '1. 48b4 CANADA 'A' GRADE SIRLOIN TIP BONELESS STEAKS Ib. #1.6S SCHNEIDERS POPULAR SLIM 15 VARIETIES) A� STICKS 250g."1.)71 SCHNEIDERS PURE PORK SMOKED SAUSAGE Ib. 2.29 PRIDE OF CANADA SLICED COOKED HAM 175 g. PKG. FRESH ONTARIO WHOLE CUT-UP CHICKEN NOT FROZEN PER Ib. '1.08 41. AT THE DELI COUNTER SCHNEIDERS SLICED JUMBO SUMMER SAUSAGE ..'3.49 PRIDE OF Cl,; ADA SMOKED VINTAGE 5, HAM SLICED LB$3. • SHOPSYS PREPARED COLE SLAW OR 99i POTATO SALAD Ib. AT THE WHARF (NOT IN All MARKETS) PREVIOUSLY FROZEN FILLETS SMOKED COD Ib. % 98 CANADA PACKERS BEEF LIVER STEAKS PREVIOUSLY FROZEN 894 ZEHRS 5 VARIETIES COLD MEATS SLICED 175 g. PKG. 74° CUDDY BRAND DELICIOUS TURKEY BURGERS #1. n NO WASTE 500 g. PKG. MAPLE LEAF 3 VARIETIES STICKS OF LIVERWURST Ib.$1.38 PANTRY FARE FRESH PEPPERONI PIZZA TWIN PACK 990 170g. CUDDY TASTY SLICED TURKEY BOLOGNA 175 g. 88 ZEHRS COUNTRY OVEN IN-STORE BAKE SHOP SPECIALS COUNTRY OVEN FRESH MAIN OR SEEDED NAUOURCER ON NOT DOG ROLLS 8's 75 0 COUNTRY OVEN FRESH FRENCH OR VIENNA FRENCH OR VIENNA BREAD 16 0=. 2/89' COUNTRY OVEN DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE CREAM PIES 20 oz. I99 A GOOD CHOICE OF QUALITY PRODUCE IS IMPORTANT TO YOU! AND .IR, a� ieimizaltdatto ail I... AT ZEHRS PRICES EFFECTIVE UNTIL CLOSING TUESDAY JUNE 9 PRODUCT OF CANADA FRESH ONTARIO GROWN MUSHROOMS $12 PRODUCT Of U.S.A. CANADA NO 1 FRESH CREEK FLORIDA CUCUMBERS 2 Fon 79$ •PRODUCT OF U.S.A. PIOOUCT OF U.S.A. CANADA NO. 1 CRISP FLDRNIA GREEN PEPPERS 79¢Ib. CAN. NO. 1 GRADE FLORIDA CORN COB CFOOBS 9 9 R FRESH JUICY SWEET CALIFORNIA NAVEL ORANGES SIZE 138'e �*19 DOZ. PRODUCT OF U.S.A. CANADA NO. 1 GRADE CALIFORNIA SWEET BING CHERRIES 1 PRODUCT OF U.S.A. CANADA NO. I CALIFORNIA ROMAINE LETTUCE 68 BUNCH PRODUCT OF ONT. CAN. NO. 1 MAN CRISP LEAF LETTUCE 990F BUNCH on R