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The Brussels Post, 1928-3-21, Page 6WEDiNESDAY, MARCH 21st, 1928 PASSED BALLOTS ON George White a Bons Co. • • • • 0rrtA1c Clistritlosulors of The tdpaA Farm Trar tor .Burne Low Grade Fuel Dependable —, Economical -- Durable Fewer Working Parts — Easy to Operate Saves in Upkeep Cost — Meets Every Need — Working Parts Automatically Oiled — Steam Eng-lnes Wood and Steel Thrt)shing Machines J. W. LEGG TT — SALESMAN — Whlteelnerch Phone 611 r5 ,117114,71/11. 10J IM11.1•L/1,110...10% 1 The Car Owner's Scrap -Book (By the Left Hand Monkey Wrench) WHEN THE CAR. SMOKES. Too mutes gasoline. as well as too much oil in the cylinders, will cause smoke to issue from the exhaust pipe of an engine. Oil smoke is white or blue usually, while too heavy a fuel mixture will give forth black smoke. AVOIL WOBBLY WHEELS Wobbly wheels, besides wearing bearings and otherwise racking the machine, have an equally destructive effect on tire treads. A slight wobble of only one degree actually drags the -bre sideways 920 feet in etree 1000 nsiles. This rasping mereases with the seriousness of the trouble. Such a condition is easily corrected and saves not only tires but the car from excessive strain. KEEPING CAR IN CONDITION A good schedule for keeping a car in first-class mechanical condition and operating it economically is as fellows: Twice a year have carbon removed, valves ground and engine tuned up. Every three months have brakes inspected and adjusted if nec- essary. Twice a year take car to an authorized electrical station and have ignition, starting and lighting sys- tems inspected and minor work done. Check lubrication according to the chart. DON'TS FOR THE DRIVER Don't cut in sharply ahead of a tiolley car. Don't neglect to test your brakes regularly. Don't drive at night without two headlights. Don't *Aft gears when crossing railway tracks. Don't drive at night without a tail- light burning. Don't Mae tracks unless you are sure you are right. Don't pull away from the curb in front of a trolly car. Don't park your car too near rail- road or car tracks of any kind. Don't leave ear standing without tail light burning at night. Don't pass another vehicle going in the same direction d street or road intersection, Den't try to pass between a stand- ing vehicle and a moving trolley car. Don't pass a standing trolley car while said ear is discharging or re- ceiving passengers. Don't follow a trolley car or a ma - to? ear too closely; either may have to stop on short notice Don't drive from an alley or court at a high rate of speed; drive slow and sound your horn. Don't assume that the other driver knows what you are going to do; both may be mistaken. Don't pees street cars on the wrong side. There may be a car approach- ing it the opposite ditectien. Don't stop your cat on the high- way When changing tires or repait- ing car. Pull off the road for safety. Don't fail to eselnoper skid thane 1 en ,'ery roads; the use of these will eteaibly avert a fatal accident. Don't .forget that pedestrians and i other vehicles have a right on the highwayslas well as you, and respect I Clem. Don't neglect to be careful at all times. Carelessnese causes more ac- cidents and deaths than all other causes combined. Don't neglect to observe the traffic rules and laws, for if you do acci- dents, will surely follow. If you have not them, any motor club will supply them. Don't cut corners sharply. Drive to centre of street before turning. Dim your headlights when ap- proaching trolley car at night; the motorman will do the same. I i — WEAK VALVE SPRINGS The best way to locate a weak valve spring is to remove the cover to the chamber in which the springs are located and insert a screwdriver between one of the coils while the enigne is in operation. If the spring is weak, the increased tension will improve the running of the engine. A weak spring causes sluggish action of the cylinder in which that certain valve is located, loss of power and misfiring—sometimes .hackfiring—in- te the carburetor if the valve hap- pens to be an inlet. 1 VIBRATING ENGINE It is a good plan to draw up the studs or nuts holding down the cylin- ; der s of the engine from time to time • and also to adjnet similarly those which hold the engine to the frame. I 1 Even SO slight an amount of play as may be permitted by a half turn of slacknees may he enough to put a Itremendous and wholly unnecessary ; strain on the parts, especially when the slackness is local and exists only i its one or two points of the system. Lost motion between stationary parts may be quite as injurious as that be- tween those which move. It is not sn much the -possible play as the con- centration of a load on the remaining fastenings which is to be guarded a- gainst. Before replenishing the supply of grede in any cup about the car, see that the outside of the cup has been wiped absolutely clean. New springs have a tendency to squeak during the early period of their life. This squeaking originates at the end of the spring leaves, par- ticularly between the master leaf and the one text to It. The remedy is to keep these spring ends wet with any of the special penetrating oils used for this purpose. Never force a cold engine. To do so when the temperature is low may emelt the cylinder block. 'More accidents eesult from faulty edjustnient or application of brakes than freeny other cadge. Alexander Smith, to whom ti e mysterious nineteen ballot pope s were handed by a vivid servant, who found them on Aylmer avenue, Ot- tewa, He in turn handed them to Russell Sparkes, Literal candidate who forwarded them to W. al N. Sine dein Immigration in 1927 A return just tabled by the Hon, Robert Forke, Minister of Immigra- tion, shows that during the year 1927, 158,884 immigrants entered Canada. Of these 52,000 were from Britain, and 23,818 from the United States. The remainder came from European countries. Of these Ru- thenia sent 10,836, the Scandinavian countries 12,000, Poland 8248, Fin- land 11,000 and the Magyars 7581, with smaller numbers from various other countries, Of these immigrants 90,000 were registered as farmers, 9,000 as laborers, 9500 as mechanics 5200 as traders. 10,000 as miners., 15,380as female domestic servants, and other classes 26,500, There may bc some disappointment that only one-third of the total number of im- migrants came from Britain, as it is desirable to obtain the largest posii- ble number of settlers from the Mother Land. However, if the ef- forts of all concerned could not ob- tain any more, nothing is to be gain- ed by captious criticism. A study of the foregoing classes of immigrants will show that, ta Can - :alit is to obtain settlers for various classes of work, in order to develop the country, there are no better sources than the countries mention- ed. A gratifying feature of the re- port shows that during the year a total of 44,733 persons returned from the United States to Canada. The number of settlers coming from the United tSates, 23,1118, may ap- pear to be small, but tbe probability is that there will be a steady increase during the coming years. However, the opinion of the people of Canada appears to be that care should be exercised in the selection of immi- grants, and that quality rather than quantity is desired at the present stage. Judging from the records of Western Canada, settlers from the countries mentioned have made a splendid success in agriculture, It is a matter of regret that too few settlers from Britain are willing to undertake the arduous responsibilit- ies associated with pioneer work on the farms. Grain Pool Members Receive $28,000,000 Cheques Mailed Covering 15 Cents a Bushel on Wheat Delivered. Accouncement was made last week that cheques have been mailed cov- ering 15 cents a bushel on all wheat delivered to the Ontario Gi'ain Pool This brings the return to growers up to date to $1.16, The initial pay- ment was $1.01 a bushel. The pre- sent distribution is part of a general payment recommended by the Cen- tral Selling Agency. The total cash going to the pool members in the four Provinces is $28,000,000. A letter accompanying the checks signed by A. J. McPhail,. President, states: "The value of the distribution of such a considerable sum of money at this time of year cannot ,be overs estimated." The New York city police depart- ment has nearly 700,000 finger prints on file. Czecho-Slovalsia's new law against unfair competition, prohibits dishon- est aclvertleing, untruthful marking of goods, commercial bribery, viola- tion of trade secrets and disparage- ment of competition. Vesegow Veterinary college, the first in Scotland to admit women studeds, has awarded merit prizes te two girls, Miss Marion Stewart, of Glasgow, winning the highest a- ward. THE BRUSSELS POST Who Was the Bridesmaid? 13y SARAH IIANlilt "1 sny, am" said Billy Otter to his friend, James Andrews, "1 wish ,soit'd help me out 111 0 matter that's liable to :dye me serious trouble." -What is it, Billy ':" you know 1 Imre been atten- tive to Stella Monroe." 'Must confoundedly attentive," re- plied dim "I've often thought 11101 yint, were a ,tit sweet on Sidle. I have lately swapped girls mei ant eheaged. to Marian Truesilate. Stella has become jealous and deslares that I have 11011,11 her to marry me. It' 1 duet she sass she will make a big fuss, Nun. I don't believe she cares a rap fur me. She's (Ike a dog in the manger -if she ean't get me she doesn't wish any one else to have me. 1 matt you to play spoons to her mid draw her alt." "Well, now, 1 like that. You propose to use me to pull your chestnuts out of the fire. Not much, You fellows who don't think anything of being meet on two Of three glees at the same time must take your medicine when the time comes. Sorry I can't help you out" Billy sighed and turned away. Ile therefore did not see un amused look on Ids friend's face. Jins had also bean attentive to Miss Monroe when Billy had met her and, not knowing of his friend's devotion, Billy made the same love to her that he did to every girl who gave him half a chance. The lady knew his lovemaking propensity and permitted him to practice It on her. Not long after the above conversa- tion Jim went to Billy and, with a very serious countenance, said to him: "Billy, as your friend I 'feel le duty bowed to tell you that Stella Monroe Is getting ready to bring suit against you Ear breach of promise of mar- riage." "Where did you hear that?" asked Billy, paling. "tier lawyer is a particular friend of mine," Billy looked very much broken up, "W'hat are you going to du—tight it?" "I don't kuow what to do," replied Billy. "If 1 go bacis on Marian there'll he a monkey and parrot time." There was a long silence, after eadele Jim said: "Neither or these girls wads your money. They simply want to punish you for playlug them both at the same time. I think that if you settle on one the other will let you alone," "If I settle on either it will be Stella." Al this Jim looked serious. "You bave antagonized Stella to such an ex- tent that I doubt if she would have you now. Besides. I understand that she has gone too far with her proposed suit to back out -that is, so len as sbe doesn't strike any one else in striking you. Better tie up with Marian." Billy said he would consider the matter, and his friend left him. The same evening 13illy went to see Marian. It was always the last girl lie was with who enchained him. Ile told Marian bow he was situated and sug- gested that the only way he could be saved from a breach of promise suit was for her to marry him. Since she wanted him very much she was ouly too glad to save Wm in that particular way. few clays later Jim hurried into Billy's room before Bitty was out of bed and announced that service was to be made on him that morniug in the breach of promise suit. Billy started up wildly. "What in stringier am 1 to do?" Le asked. "The only way out of it that I can me is for you to be married nt once and jump the town." After some talk Billy called up Miss Truesdale on the Phonetold her 11°77 he was situated and asked her if she would put into practice the scheme pro- posed. Marian said it WAS very sud- den, but to sore Trim from n big Henn - dal and no end of worry she would do It for him. It was arranged that 110 was to go at oece to a neighboring town, where she was to join him the same evening. Jim agreed to be at the place to act as best man end said be would try to sore up a bridesmaid. The details having 110011 settled. Billy threw a few things in a suit case and started for the tgain. Jim reached the rendezvous at 6 o'clock in the evening, Merlon et 8. The College inn was the lumse where all the party Were to unite, Jitn had promised to go on ahead with the bridesmaid -1f he could get one -and be at the inn with a clergyman at 9. At ten minutes to 0 he sent up his card, which was handed to tbe couple in parlor C. Jim was shown up with a lady, and when the two entered the parlor she threw off a thick veil, dis- playing the features of Stella Monroe. Billy looked as if tbe floor was about to open and sallow him up. aim burst into immoderate laughter. When this had subsided, pointing to Stella be said: "We two have been engaged for more than a year. Illy fiancee was de- thrinined that you should not Arent Miss Treesdale as you were disposed to treat het and asked me to help her gee that you fulfilled your phoposaL" this juncture a clergyman stepped Into tbe room, and with Jim for best Man and Stolle for bridesmaid Billy VMS put wbere he would do see futtber damage to feminine •bearts. To slum Ills Mende Jim and Stella that. he hria no hard feelings toward them he tad bis wife Attended their Wedding, tkr\aIT'AMM • Y- t. .i„1 •'` / jo.'/0N-47.;/ • 51) ,e;ne eies eeseesseeeeeee.a,„,e, ees.,,ess\ _tee' • ee • -71,/ cee 27 ',M3MMIZIEMOZOZZET 1-biap showing the live cities where the trains will leave and arrive. 2—Banff, the converging point of the quintette trains operated by the Canadian Pacific Railway. 3.-0ne of the giant engines to be used for these long runs. 11,17hen the Big Five, the quintette Vet of trains de luxe to be operated by the Canadian Pacific Railway on express schedules from the east of Canada ancl from Chicago this coming summer to the coast, make their initial runs, the dramatic spectacle will be presented daily of five great trains flying across the Dominion and all converging on the Wonder district of the American con- tinent, the Canadian Rockies, where snow-capped mountain peaks and beautiful valleys and lakes vie with another in attracting visitors from all parts of the United States and the rest of the world. The key train of the quintette will be the "Trans -Canada" which with two others "The Imperial" and "The Toronto -Vancouver" ex- press will have their rens entirely in Canadian territory. The balance of the five, "The Mountaineer" aed "The Soo -Pacific" will leave from Chicago for the Canadian Rockies and the Pacific coast and will consequently run partly through the United States. The "Trans -Can- ada" and the "Mountaineer" are all sleeping car trains, The "Trans -Canada" svith a repu- tation throughout the world covers the 2885 miles between Montreal an Vancouver in 89 hours and 15 minutes. As part of its equipment it carries an open observation ear between Calgary and Kamloops. This train starts on May 13. The 'Imperial and the • I erode - Vancouver" express operating from the coast to Montreal and Toronto respectively are both year round trains except for modified schedule. Finally, there will be "The Moun- taineer" and "The Soo-Pacifie" running out of Chicago for Vancou- ver, B.C. The former will start its daily run to Vancouver on June 11 and the train will commence opera- tion from the coast to Chicago on Juue 15, In this run ten hours will be cut off last years figures the jour- ney taking 73 hours as against 83 hours and fifteen minutes last year. The "Soo -Pacific" will leave Chica- go on June 28 until August 30, and from July 2 until August 30 in the opposite direction. Both the latter two trains consist of all sleeping ears. RETIREMENT IS MOOTED 1927 inclusive, six hundred and thielY-five Pigs were raised to wean - mg age. These represented seventy- nine litters, an average of eight pigs rer litter. Over a period of 193 days tee average number of days from weaning to farrowing, each sow con- sumed an average of 1159 pounds of grain. This, plus a small charge for misture, cost $23.55. Froin farrow - big until the pigs were weaned, a Period of 58 days, the sows consumed an Average of 696 pounds of grain plus some skim -milk, which cost $14.72 per sow. When $2.00 is add- ed for the service fee, it is found that the service and feed cost of the sow and her litter is $40,27 from the time the last litter was weaned until the next .litter is ready to wean. Therefore the average cost of the pigs at that age is $5.03 each. The number of litters farrowed per sow each year, as well as the num her of pigs in each litter, are two factors whioh greatlyinfluence the cost. It is also true that every time Premier John Bracken of Manitoba whose declining health, blamed on overwork, is causing concern to his friends and family, and who may retire from politics, for a time at least, within the year. Cost of Raising Pigs to Weaning Age The production of pork forms one of the most important lines of. animal industry on the farms of Canada, as is shown by the fact that in 1926 there Were 4,170,771 pigs in Can- ada. While the raising of hogs is thus receiving considerable attent- ion at the present time, there are many farmers who do not appreciate tbe iinportance of this branch of an- imal production. Pigs are economi- cal producers of ined when fed skim- millc, whey, herbage, grain and other products and by-peoducts of the farm. In fact they are inseparable from the most successful operation of dairy farms except where the whole milk is sold. The keeping of hogs is always associated with a well balanced and progressive agriculture. Foe the economical and successful raising of pigs, the value of good sows as to type and prolificacy Can- not he overemphasized. Careful feeding and proper care are also very important if the best results are to be obtained. At the Dominion Experimental Station, ICapuskasing, Ontario, where a number of pure-bred Yorksbire pews of good type are kept, the breed ing records as well es the total a- mount of feed consumed during each of the following periods aro record- ed: (1) from weaning to farrowing; (2) from farrowing until the pigs are Weaned. During the four years, 1924 to a nursing sow loses a young pig the cast of the 'other a is relatively in- creased, NEW PURSES As gay vs Easter eggs are the lat- est purees. They are leather, in Lido blue, bright green, pink, yellow and so on. They may be square or round. WHITE FLECKS New tweeds in black, grays, blue and brown have tiny fieckings of white that give a softening cast to the colors. MODISH BROWN A maid of honor's gown of ecru batiste and lace takes a big bow of soft brown taffeta on one hip and a floppy horse hair hat of brown. SHINY STRAW. 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