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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1929-1-2, Page 31 4 111 Special Aonoimcement! Having -been appointed Distributor for the hrysler Corporation We offer Cars at $695.00 and up, including six different models, vii:.: ,Plymouih 4 ; l)e Soto :6 • Chrysler 62.6 Chrysler 65 6 ; Chrysler 75,6 ; and Chrysler 80.6. All with the loll, -U' est �v17(:Nl base ul atly small car, also hydraulic 4 -wheel brakes, Come in and look them over. E. C. CUNNU GHA Phone gx' BRUSSELS arra- M10....1. OVERCOMIN G CANADA'S ECONOMIC LOSSES IN FURS A matter of a year or two ago, one of the government departments at Ottawa became convinced that Canada was suffering considerable economic wastage of its fur resou- rces through the mishandling of products of the trap line. It was felt that •through improper skinn- ing, stretching and drying of fur pelts, millions of dollars were being lost annually to trappers throughout the Dominion and that Canada's commerce in furs was suffering to a like extent. It did not require much of a can- vass of the situation to prove that this contention was entirely justifi- ed. Every fur dealer who was questioned on the swbject asserted that very large numbers of the fur pelts shipped in must be graded down because of falling below market standards for first-class furs. In fact, the dealers reported that in many cases one-half of the pelts fall into the unprofitable class and that any steps which could be taken for the general improvement of Canada's fur catch would be greatly welcomed. Thus it was that the natural re• sources intelligence service of the department of the interior came to issue a monograph on "The prepa- ration of pelts for the Market" and it at once met with a wide and popular demand, so great in fact thht the first issue quickly ran out of print. A second edition has re- cently been printed in both English and French and hundreds of copies are going out daily to fur dealers and directly to trappers. The book- lets are proving a boon to 'Canada's fur industry in ro idin correct v n g and reliable information in concise form on proper nodes and proces- ses to be followed in preparing furs so that they will command the best market prices. • The prices obtained for furs af- fect the prosperity of every harslet and village throughout the Domin• ion. That the need for education of the trapper still exists is to be seen from a letter received the other day from a game guardian in Saskatchewan who asked for 25 or 60 copies of the monograph to hand out to local trappers. He states that year after year many badger, weasel, skunk and wolf pelts caught in his locality and practically ruin- ed through improper handling. He recounts a recent and particularly touching tragedy for one of the young and budding trappers whose first winning from his traps was absolutely squandered in the dry- ing. This lad caught a large weasel and stuck it on a sharp edged board, fur side out, then put it in a warm room to thy, 'with the result that when he tried to take it off, the pelt split to pieces and watch the effect of the heat also, it was practically valueless. One may imagine this young lad's feelings when he learned that his weasel might have been worth two or three dollars, but was actually worth nothing at all. As matter of fact the ermine or weasel is one of Canada's most popular little file bearers and this year choice pelts have sold at auction as high as $4,70, though recent transactions are about a dollar ]ower, Govern- ment statistics show a rise of over 80 per cent. in the average value of weasels in a four-year period and nearly .bale a million pelts were taken In 1926.2'7 which had a value of almost three-quarters of a Mil- lion dollars. A great many weasels are caught t by just such inexperienced or ama- teur trappers at the lad mentioned, and the economec loss in this one variety of fur through its handling must be great, but when spread lover Canada's many varieties of va- luable fur -bearing animals and a catch worth $19,000,000 annually it may readily be seen that the national wastage in furs can easily run into millions of dollars. It is contended that even the technique ' of many of the professional trap- pers, who engage in trapping as their major activity, can be im- proved and, that Canada has much to gain through standardization in the handling ofethe fur catch. Two New Ministers There doesn't seem to be any special significance in the elevation of two members of the Ontario Legislature to the Ferguson cabinet, as ministers without portfolio. Ord- inarily, appointments of this kind are made shortly before or immedia- tely after general elections, but there are no indications that Mr. Ferguson has any immediate in- tention of appearing to ,the people. FIe was returned with an overwhelm- ing majority In the last month of 1926, and an election before the late fall of 1929 is considered mat of the question. Indeed, many poli- tical observers believe that the government will refrain from a vote until the summer of 1930. There is no apparent reason, of course, why an election should be held. lfssues are few and far between, by-elections y e c ons have indicated no lessening of Mr. Ferguson's popularity as a provincial adminis- trator, and certainly one sees little in the press and hears less on the platform to indicate anything in the nature of a public demand for a vote. The two men chosen for cabinet elevation are not particularly well- known. Mr. Edward A. Dunlop is the member -elect for North Ren- frew, having been chosen at a by- election last June, He has been i0 practically ever since that time, but Is leaving hospital next Saturday and is reported to have fully re- covered. Mr, Dunlop is not a new figure in the provincial arena, having sat in the Legislature some years ago under both ',Sir James Whitney and Sir William Hearst. His father held the same Renfrew seat many years ago.' The other minister without port- folio is Mr. Fred T. Smye, of West Hamilton, who was first elected to the Legielture in 1926. He is a leading business, the head of a wholesale grocery firm and presi- dent of the Wholesale Grocers' Association. Ministers without portfolio re- ceive no salary in addition to their sessional indemnities, but they are usually men whose advice and. standing are considered of value to the administration, Also, they are generally regarded as having' first claim on any portfolio than may become vacant by death or resigna- tion. Germans that take pictures of the inside of pearls and thus detect imi- tations, aro being introduced in France. Because of the partlni failure of the wheat crop in - Central Indta, 160,000 tons of Australian grain have been imported into India. THE IS.Rl.J PLANTS AIUI GOOD IDEK Ti)Iti3. Are a Valuable (Guide in Heellth kliittore. Hive you to plans. In your home which is not•ilouaishing? If sc,, there Is probably a reason whteli You would he well ativisud, for the , hen - eat -of the health -of the members of yon,' houaellold, to seek, for ',Rinin are. a valuable guide lit health matters. If a roots is so badly ventilated anti dark that plants will not flourish in It, 11 Is 'certainly not e it+aithy living room for humin beings: Plants, too, are very sensitive, and quickly react to any poleonut s gases there may be Inthe air. Leakage of gas, faulty drains, and the lute may gradually eontafuinato the atmosphere of the house without the neet:pante being aware that there is anything wrong; but plants will soon detect and give warning when the air is impure. As an '[:amplee of the' value of ]seeping plants In a house as u guide to health, a begonia in full li eon was placed on the table. in a living apartment of it Loddon dw'r iug- house. In three clays the flowers had drooped, the butts Lest their color, .and many of the leaves died. The hou'seltolders, little thinkin; there was anything amiss, secured another plant to replace the bei•'t'uttt, but the acme thing happened w'tt'n it was placed on the table. The household could not account for the strange occurrence, but a visitor sug- gested that tissue might 1,e a allele': escape of gas. When the floor was taken np, a leak was discovered in one of the pipes. It was of a trilling n•atu:•. , but nevertheless sultic•ient :o poison the sir of the room above. The begonia justified Its claims to' be a "dcc'nr" in health matters by flourishing es soon us the leaky gas pipe had been put in order, EMPTYING GOLDEN g''r0('liINGS. French National Bank Forced to titun Buying Fp Hoardings. In August, 1914, the French neo- ple were asked by the Government to exchange volunit:01y for notes the gold and silver coins they possessed. More theta $500,000,000 was received by the Bank of France, but It has been estimated that at least another $500,000,000 in gold and silver was hoarded. Then, after the recent stabilization of the franc, the Government an- nounced that the coins, which were withdrawn from circulation, were to be bought by the Bank of France at the rate of 98.45 francs for the gold louts of 20 francs, and 10 francs for the five -franc silver piece. This was the signal Inc. hoarders all over France to empty their "stock-; logs." So much gold and silver pour- ed in that the Bank of France and f the Government offices hail temper- arily to cease buying it. STARTLING TOiLETTES. Frock Coverers With Etched Design of the Gay City. Some startling toilettes have re- cently appeared in Paris. One woman was seen in a pale silk frock covered with a lightly -etched design which was a map of the Gay City. Amid the tracery of the boulevards and avenues with their outstanding fratnres-the Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe and so on - the pale green gcine looped the loop across her back, winding from the city island to the Bois de Boulogne. A handsome woman, who ov,ns a racing stable, was In white silk, upon which were embroidered, in colors, horses and Jackie s racing towards a winning -post, A professional dancer had her own figure in airy pose painted on the border of her flounced skirt and sleeves. PISIUNO 112 ON WANE. Is Disintegrating Following Transfer of Capital to Nanking. Under the rule of the Nationalists Peking is becoming a mere shadow of its former self, Foreign and Chi- nese residents of the great city, capi- tal of China for centurt�s, are mourn- fully watching the slow but definite disintegration now in process. The blanie is not placed upon the Nationalists but upon circumstances, for the transfer of the capital from Peking to Nanking was not purely a political move but a practical one. Nevertheless, Peking was never es commercial centre and depended on politics for its greatness. Now that the seat of government has been moved elsewhere the slow destruction of Peking is regarded as Inevitable. A Living Museum. A "Museum Village," inhabited by people dressed according to the per- iod to which the particular structure belongs, is being built at Dearborn, U.S.A. The people will go about their business in the way their ancestors did, using the furniture and tools as- sociated with the ancient houses and crafts, The Idea is that an active demonstration of things is to be pre- ferred to "dead muse'itms." Ancient buildings and dwellings will be grouped round an Engtiuli style village green, and one notable sight will be a tenth -century cottage bought in the Cotswolds. Police Bathe Gypsies. A special "soap and water squad" of police has been named to t ,ke eharge of bathing the gypey picks - Mentes of the Czechoslovakian prat- eles. 1"or the first time In history' a %ciient has been established near tingvar for gypsy children. The ex- perinrent has proved that 1f enough playtime is included in the scholarfir program the younger generation of nomads becomes tractable. Everything went well until the teaehurs tried to launch the idea of taking a bath, The pupils rebelled and It was flttally necssstiiy to call for official help, =i.44$ PO$T CR OP BALANCE IS REPORTED Some Yields Drop As °there Cis Hitcher In Province --•Core Shows Big Gain, While Taber., co Is Somewhat Lower. Final crop reports issued by the Ontario Department of Agricutlro show a well-balanced yield for the Year. In the vitae of some cz•oes, the yield was less than it was in 1927, but in a number of others It was higher, MORE CORN GOWN The corn crop this year, for ex- ample, was approximately 1,250,000 bushels greater than it was in 1927. On the other hand, the yield from sprang and fall wheat was lower than it was last The oats crop this year fell slim't of last year's yield, but the nsixel grain, barley, turnip and sugar beet crops showed considerably higher yields this year. 'This year's tobacco crop• aggre- gated, according to estimates, 85,- 585,848 pounds, compared with 39,- 520,986 9;520,986 pounds in 1927. The acre- age, this year is given as 38,977; in 1927 it was 34,555. This year's yield per acre was 1,047; last year it %vas 1,144. The annual average yield Pc acre is estimated at 1,198. Following are the estimated yields acreages for the various crops: Fall Wheat -69,660 acres pro- duced 16,766,408 bushels or 24,2 per acre as against 751,377 acres, 19,447,536 bushels or 25.9 in 1927, and 20,988.030 hi 1926. The an- nual average for, the 46 years 1882- 1927 was 22.0. Spring Wheat -109,805 acres 2,181,855 bushels or 19.9 per acre as aganist 119,580 acres, 2,408,055 bushels or 20.1 per acre in 1927, and 2.166,054 bushels in 1926. The annual average was 16.4, Oats -X2,659,980 acres, 93,461, 068 bushels or 35.1 per acre as against 2,689,295 acres, 101,913,- 746 bushels or 37.9 per acre in 1927 and 95,722,130 bushels in 1926. The annual average was 36.0. Barley -615,433 acres, 19,044,- 1.33 bushels or 32.4 per acre as against 514,802 acres, 17,238, 125 bushels or 33.5 per acre in 1927, and 14,447,174 bushels in 1926. The annual average was 24.7. Rye -66,307 acres, 181,172 bush- els or 17.1 per acre as against 72,- 323 acres, 1.289,068 bushels or 17.8 per acre in '1927, and 1,501,390 bu- shels in 1926. The annual average was 16.5. WIDNISDAY, IAN, 2nd, 1029, and 16,496,200 bushels in 1928, The annual average was 114.6. Turnips -,-71,791 acres, 84,328,. 412 bushels or 478 per acre as a- gainst 6668,479 acres, 39,452,281 bushels or 480 per aere In 1927, and 231204,013 bushels in 1926. The annaul average was 427. l'4 ngels--33,06 acres, 14,738,- 443 bushels or 439 per aere as against 34,605 acres, 13,494,790 bu. steels or 389 per acre In 1927, and 13,548,484 bushels in 1926, The annual average was 446. Sugar Beets -45,294 acres, 15,- 215,990 bushels or 386 per acre as against 38,503 acres, 13,453,691 bushels or 849 per acre in 1927, and 18,8331,084 bushels in 1926. The annual average was 389. Carrots -2,002 acres, 317,998 ,bushels or 159 per acre as against 1,743 acres in 1927, and6 5S 9 6 2 bushels in 1926, The annual average was 329. Tobacco -38,977 acres; 95,585,- 848 pounds or 1,047 per acre as a- gainst 34,555 acres, 39,520,986 po- unds or 1,144 per acre in 1927, and 25,557,724 pounds in 1926. The annual average was 1,198. KNOWN 1W ODORS. Aviators Can Get Bearing; From r "Smells" Preen (`sties, A keen nose will give an aviator his bearings over ma,uy parts of the United States -and espe-ially over elties- Majoi R. W. Schroeder, Inc many years holder of the world altitude re- cord In an airplane, is authority Inc the assertion that many a city has its own individual sc nt. "The smells of eities depend much upon their industries," he has found "A zinc smelter town has its own smell, a coking city has another Those smells float upward far then sands of feet. V baezar plants an tanneries send other stents hcavce t ward. 'Whiting and East Chicago w] er< the Standard and Sinclair oil e.t.a,- : panies , an- panies have their large refatcri s, can be told by the 01 1 iuoar.!' any fee or darkness which hides them from the flyer. One whiff `ells th" aviatut where II Flax -7,964 acres, 67,4.11 bushels or R.5 per acre ne against 7,080 a• cres, 68,173 bushels. or 9.6 per acre hi 1927, and 75,736 bushels in 1926. The annual average was 10,7. Buckwheat -271,243 aere',s, 5,- 61)2,76 bushels or 21.0 per acre as against 249,210 acres, 5,892,510 bushels in 1926. The annual average was 21.0. Peas -100,887 ewes, 1,8112.585 bumitels or 17.2 per acre as against 105,602 acres, 2,+35,687 bushels or 19.3 per acre in 1927, and 1,880,301 bushel: in 1920..The annual average g was 10.1. Mixed Grains -905,603 acres, 53,- 691,418 3;691,418 bushels or 37.2 per acre as against 799.333 acres, 31,918.014 bushels or 39.3 per acre in 1927, anti 28,588,629 bushels in 1926. The annual average was 6.7. Corn for Husking -110,102 acres 6,921,860 bushels in the ear, or 62.8 Per acre as against 102,626 acres, 5,449,213 bushels' or 63.1 per acre in 1927, and 10,329,439 bushels in 1926. The annual average was 69.9. Beans -50,953 acres, 873,427 bu- sels or 17.1 per acre as against 47,- 156 acres in 1927, and 819,166 bushels in 1926. The annual average was 16.2. Fodder Corn -4299,307 acres, 2,- 685,727 tons (green) or 8.97 per acre as against 326,964 acres, 2,- 490,660 tons or 7.62 per acre in 3.927, and 3,497,071 tots in 192(i. The annual average was 10,46. Alfalfa -743,230 acres, 1,730,135 tons or 2.83 per acre as against 8011,397 acres, 1,865,868 tons or 2.31 per acre in 1027 and 1,860,392 tons in 1926. The annual average was 2.49. Alsike-155,867 acres, 235,325 tons or 1,51 per acre as against 176,870 acres, 290,345 tons or 1.64 per acre In 1927 and 179,664 tons in 1926. Sweet Clover --413,464 acres 924,- 608 tons or 2.24 per acre as against 400,296 acres, 927,842 tons or 2.32 per acre hi 1927, and 810,852 tons in 1926. Hay and Clover -2,811,076 acres, 4,455,615 toss or 1.50 per acre as against 2,82,81. acres, 4,914,515 tons or 1.78 per acre in 1927, and 4,248,048 tons in 1926. The annual average was 1.46. Potatoes. -181,24i acres, 19,701,- 851 bushels or 109.2 per neve as against 159,871 acres, 15,49'5,07 bushels of 96,9 per acre in 1927, "Chicago is identifiable 1•y the odor I of the stockyards, i "There are many miter l,t ' i e, landmarks in the air r a eeea a white vapor perm, p t n sly t; it ` over Niagara Falls .gar 1 ••n 15 75 miles before ala ia, view. When a 'p 1n a With a ,largea t can seP a f titlf ,i, ane long before h.' ere It gives t1. , 'If? 111 :111 ilnrtnrr. - "L7,11[; 1 1, _, : tl...... :,... nr an Li L. 1.: wide a 1 : furrlicu't .-1 In the im 1, •r P"- .. Capital. 'rile :.�, • s,::.' , . .. was Iaid eat ! T Pca-ke, rl ;,: an.' te-d,. 1. t aeh e'e1ar tan"1':' 'd 's''' „a•.I' 1511n'ly, Jr., and 91ro. Fsd sly, do t tn' ; of the s= ea:id ole of :she isel4P'.r;. o r. n2 t 'tit T i•:1lt 4:11.1 11' el,. •-' til" !'•,'1 in th • conn.',"1 1, '• a'ods t t tt tL• t n rt tai i t. ! a 1 5 ,p , h-1 11 i t by 6 -: )it t i 1 :. 1 11,., t 1 ..1..1-u t,.'r sed ...trden '•'ads with tr ldeln in• .s • [ere-. 1t the oilier end is a etnhu' (,',i"111 fr51:1 tr, winiri, far,,ne riy sings[ its ale• eatd'•n of a Fior,'u,ine pal's"'. A lily pool is in the c titre „ud is surround- ed by Howe beds, lensed with low box hedges. with the demolition of an old tav- ern on the Green, ilrs. Ritigele' made a new addition which Is divided from the original garden by pergola, Au attraction of the new plot is a tiny rill which falls from a small cascade. Additions to the old garden have been made but no changes. Soma statuary, flowers and trees planted are of a later date, Thomas Feake, Esq., built a spa- cious home in 1728 and laid out the garden. It became the property of Nicholas Ridgely, a son of a famous Maryland family, who moved to Dela- ware in 1745. There young Caesar Rodney, of Revolutionary fame, and beautiful Mary Vining played as wards of Ridgely, Urge Dress Economy. There is a new Turkish women's club which should be called the "chill against women's clothes," its atm is to fight against any luxuries in fem- inine dress. The members pledge themselves to buy no more titan two party frocks a year, A third is per- mitted under uo circumstances what- ever. The member who wears a third frock is expelled. An emblem worn by every member bears these words: "We wear this old-fashioned frock of last season out of patriotism." The ambitions of the club al'e greater still --its members are to hue only Turk- ish materials. Brussa sills and na- tional products aro to replace the ma- terials which come from France, Ger- many and Italy. Propagentlists of this Idea say that the Turkish mite lcrials are far more beautiful than any others. Being unable to secure suitable talent for programs, the Europpean staff of the broadcasting station: at Calcutta, India, has resigned. Japan produced more than 300,- 000,000 00;000,000 bushels of rice in the past Season. First. crap Japan teas are admittedly qthe finest that come out of tiee,land of blossoms. "SALADA" Japan green tea. is comprised only of first -crop leaves. Fresh Erma the Gardens The Car Owner's Scrap -Book (By the Left Hand Monkey Wrench) VENTILATION TO CLOSED CAR. At least one window of a closed car should be left slightly open, even in cold weather, for proper ventilation, This is also a pre- caution against possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning due to some improper functioning of the engine. WHEN THE ENGINE STALLS. If the car vent in the cap of the rear gasoline tank is plugged, gasoline will not flow to the va- cuum tank, and the engine will soon stall for want of fuel. The fuel system is aided by engine va- cuum, but it will not operate with out air pressure` - TO KEEP THE CAR IN GOOD, RUNNING CONDITION. There are three important things a car owner should know, to aviod loss of time and trouble: (1) How to test the spark, (2) How to adjust the carburetor. (8) How to clean and test the timer. These are the three most likely causes of en- gine disturbances and the three most easily remedied to save the hours and expense of sending the car to the repair shop CHANGING FLAT TIRE MADE EASY. A lot of physical labor can be eliminated when putting the jack in place preparatory to changing a tire, by placing* the inflated spare in front of the flat tire and runn- ing the car up on the spare. In this way jack can be readily placed and make the work much easiler CONDITIONING CAR FOR COLD WEATHER. Because millions of dollars are lost each year by automobile own ere through inadequate preparation of their cars for freezing weather, warning is given to those who delay the procedure. The cooling system should he thoroughly, cleaned with such a simple solvent as washing Coda, in order to remove rust and scale, and all parts should be tight- ened up after such cleaning to in- sure against leakage of the anti- freeze. If every owner can pro- tett himself against the triplet threat e of rust scale and leakage, his winter motoring will be a great deal more pleasurable and his re- pair bill considerably lighter. In using radiator liquids other than water, their relative cost snakes it important to avoid waste. If enough cold liquid is fnatally used to completely fill the cooling sys- tem, an appreciable quantity will be lost through thea overflow pipe on account of the expansion of the liquid as it heats up, The level of the cold liquid should be aat least two inches below the overflow to allow for thermal expansion. TO THAW OUT FROZEN RADIATOR. A simple way to thaw out a fro - en radiator is to play steam through the fins from a short length of rubber hose which is attached to the overflow pipe front which the steam is flowing. Start at the top and work downward. Keep the en- gine idling slowly and when the flow of steam stops, all the ice which has clogged the lower portion of the radiator has melted. A battery will freeze if permitted to stand in weak condition. i Unequal tire pressures will cause a skid. This is brought about by unequal braking friction. Never drive on a flat tire if the streets are full of holes and rough. The chances are very great that considerable damage will be done to both the tire and the rim. A disagreeable rattle can often be traced to 'the hood, where it rests on its seat. Strips of rawhide or other antifriction material sho- uld b' installed to prevent any squeak or rattle. The fact that the oil level in the crank case of the car does not de- crease is not always an indication that the car is not consuming oil and that changing: oil frequently is not necessary. Dilution with unex- ploded gas from combustion cham- ber may be replacing oil consumed and at the same time thinning the contents of the crank ease. Britain's September coal exports were $2,588,255} 6., lens than in Sept- ember, 1927. New Things Are "News EPERjrnember of every family in thiscom- mnnity is interested in the news of the day, And no items are read with keener relish than announcements of new things to eat, to wear or to enjoy in the home, You have the goods and the desire to sell them. The readers of TIIE POST have the money and the .desire to buy. The connecting link is ADVERTISING. (live the people the good news of new things at advantageous prices. They look to you for: this "store news" and will reSjurud to your messages. Let us show you that "An Advertisement is mi Invitation".