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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1940-9-11, Page 7se**. ooAN••AN••AN•••***••hRNN+•1N1.MA1'•A•W+N 1 �6eQ16mi. �O�i9'4•D4 Q-0�> 104+A4p�®�BQ.+d�4�0944bev0 9<P00+YOOO®®4+�p4 ,k +, .n.6. .. .' 'I CRS Ni Prdncrs Bring your Cream to the BRUSSELS CREAMERY OPEN WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS BRUSSELS CREAMERY PHONE 22 — BRUSSELS Huron County To Celebrate 100th Anniversary in 1941 By Harry J. Boyle Next year will mark the 100:)1 anniversary of one of Ontarlo'e :foremost counties . the County of Huron. It was in 1541 that the District of Huron came into being .and since then it has steatite/ progressed until it ranks as one of the greatest agricultural counties iu, 'Canada. A.great section of -public opinion do the county demands that tLe occasion be marked fittingly. One of the most eloquent forms of ex- pression marking the anniversary would be a pageant of the history of the county. Huron County has a romantic history from which the recorders may draw inspiration to base their pageant on. Going back to the early days the history of the In- dian race from which the county drew its nature is in itself a veritable treasure trove of stories. Then aga'n the story of Samuel de Charnplain's trip up the Ottawa River, down through the Georgian Bay district, his stopping to vamp on the present location of Goderich, Huron County town, his brush with the Iroquois Indians, his return to stop once again at the mouth of the Maitland Rivet and his overtures of frienrdsliip to the Huron Indians would be an inter., eating opening for the pageant, Trading was officially opened in the settlement in 1826 when a French trader opened a trading Post on the island at the mount i of the Maitland Riyer. And then came to Canada Land Company to take over a million acres et land ' in the London and Western Canada district in 1826. ,Of course, that brings 'up the old question whether the Canada Land Company monopoly really developed the Huron Tract, or whether it was the initials of the settlers and the quality of the land, which [progressed in spite of the re- tarding influence of the company. But think of the history wrapped up in the stories of Galt and, Dunlop. Dr. "Tiger" Dunlop is an almost legend. Dry figure in Huron County, and about ,him and his famous, eccentric will there could be built a most in- teresting phase of Huron County his- tory. Any history of Huron would net be complete if we omitted the name of Colonel Anthony Van Eg• mond, upon whose farm between Sea - Borth and Clinton the first wheat was grown. This "stormy petrel" oe early politics was a distinguished spldter who gave much tolrvarde the develop- ment of the county. Early politics and the rough and tumble of the vot THE BRUSSELS POST ing would form au interesting phase Of Buvon's history were it to be enacted, Huron ,County aa' one of the most Important salt producing areas of Weston Panetta could dramatize the discovery of salt is Goderteb The story could be related haw Samuel Platt drilled for 011, and nvhen everyone else became dts eouraged persevered, in his efforts until at the 100 -foot level he en- countered, the great deposits 01 salt. today, two great industrial concerns at 0ollerich Manufacture the sale which goes to all parts o the world. ,By 15411, there will be located 'n the county two great 'airports one at Goderich and the other at Port Albeit What a wealth of peon rail the directors of the 1941 pageant inight have in picturing the scene from the days of .footpaths to the present day of speedy air travel. A great deal of the history or Huron County has yet to be re- corded, but great deal of it is now kept in such permanent records as the volumes of the Lizaar sisters and the Atlas of Huron County published in 1879. On this page of The Free -Press there has also been Peblished the results of diligent searching and facet -finding on the part of special correspondents, From these and the county records and the Huron County Museum will be drawn the story to be pieced to- gether in the pageant of Huron County which the historians of the county hope will be presented at the centenary celebrations of the county in 1941. Cod Liver Oil Painted A douse A well-known tobacco farmer living near Brantford recently made the discovery that his entire house had been painted with cod liver oil. He had ordered the house painted with boiled oil and a can arrived bearing that label. Instead it con- tained cod liver oil, The painter Running y :.: ater is an Every ay Necessity in Kitchen, Laundry, Bathroom and Barns ADURO Pressure Water System will furnish an ample supply of water under pressure to all parts of your home and fano. Without running water, sanitary conveniences and modern facilities, so essential to health and happi- ness, are not available to your family. The cost of EMCO Bathroom, Kitchen and Laundry fixtures and fittings is very reasonable and can be spread over a period of time under our Easy Payment Plan. EMCO.products are modernly finished, of high quality, and will give years of satisfactory service. A THREE-PIECE EMCO BATHROOM—Tub on Legs, Toilet and Wall Lavatory with all Trimmings can be purchased for as little as $63.90 (Sol and iron pipe and lillines extra) THE DURO SPECIAL PUMP, shown above, has a capacity of 250 ,gals. per hour. With 25 gal. Galvanized Tank and 25 or 60 cycle '86.00 Motor, It costs only 11.11)011011 For Sale by WILTON & GILLESPIE'' EMPIRE BRASS MFG. CO..:LIMITED, LONDON, ONT. • "146'' TORONTO SUDBURY, WINNIPEG VANCOUVER R'R'EE $ERVl-EE OLD, DISABLED OR DEAD , NODS OR CATTLE remove.f.promptiy and efficiently. Simply phonts"COLLECT'5 to WILLIAM SUM. SONS LIMITiED PHONE 21 • INGERSOLL BRUSSELS - PHONE 72 • said, he noticed the difference when he 414 the job, but thought it was Bonne sort of substitute "because of war conditione." Apparently the whole job will have to be burned off. When the sun shines the oil drips freely from the walla of the house, FARM NOTES FERTILIZING WHEAT The rate at which fertilizer is applied to the acre for Wheat has a very important bearing on results obtained, writes Prof, Henry G. Bell of the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. Wheat removes a moderate amount of plantfood from the soil. A 30 bus. crop removes 50 Lbs, nitrogen, 20 of [phosphoric acid and 30 of potash. If the wheat sail does not care tain at least this amount of avail- able plantfood during the growing Period of the crop, normal yields will not be obtained. Amount And Balance In the addition of fertilizers it is not the intention of the grower to add to the soli all of the plantfoud that a normal crop would remove, Howeber experiment and experience confirm and establish the fact that it no other factor such as shortage of moisture, poor seed or the like limit the growth of Wheat, the yield is directly influenced by the amount and balance of plantfood added. Fight tests as to the effect of rates of fertilizers were conducted in representative Wheat growing sec• tions, of the province. The following standard fertiliers were used: - 0 -12-10, 012.6, 0-16.,6, 2-12-10, 2-16-6. These were applied on aa, acre plots at 250 and 125 lbs. per acre, and an equal area without fertilizer was grown as check. Results are as follows:— Rate Ay. Yield Per Ac. Gain -0- 22.5 2225 lbs. 29.2 6.7 Las. 259 lbs. 35.1 12.6 bus. The difference In cost ranges from approximately $1:96 and $2.00 for 135 lbs. per acre of fertilizers used on Wheat to double these figures for 250 lbs. per acre. TIMELY ADVICEe —0— At this particular season of the year, when threshing operations are general throughout the ,province, farmers should exercise greater care than normally. A little extra precau• tion can mean the difference between' a barn well stocked with grain and fodder and, a heap of charred r'uias, With no- place to keep the livestock during the winter. Professor Blackwood, of the Oh_ tario Agricultural College at Guelph• has been investigating the causes of fires during threshing operations, aua offers some advice that should be heeded by every farmer. He points out that electric sparks in a threshing machine can cause a fire on striking the right proportion of this' and air. That danger, he points out, can be avoided by ground.. ing the machine. Blower fires are serious, but they too can be avoided by spraying five gallons of water to every tort of straw. It is sale' that amount of water will not harm the straw, nor cause spontaneous combustion, et is a wise practice to insist that the men who work in the barn, or on the stack, take all nea•tohcs out of their pockets, No one should be allowed to smoke near the barn, Another practice that should be ruled out is that of shovelling loose grain and chaff from the barn floor with a shovel. Usually near the end of the threshing somebody grabs 11p a cllovel and warts to clean up around the machine, .A spark is quite likely 0 be caused, when tato shovel strikes a nail head, or an Iron part of ire machine, The a forir instead. If these p092±10al srtggestidn ate followed out, Professor Blackwood points out, there is very little danger of a threshing fire, LOST—. A euiu of money, cash and cheques Finder please leave at The Pont, ---ltoteard S Meaford and St, Vincent Agricultural Society Be Sure to Enter The SEED GRAIN CONI PETITION MEAFOR$23.00 SEPT. inPrizeswantimmissm � 19=20 Sponsored by Stanley Knight Ltd., Meaf ord M f gs•. Beaver Brand Flooring RULES OF CONTEST 1 This contest for oats and barley is open to the farmers and to ell competitors in Field Crop Competitions in Southern Ontario. 2 Ail competitcrs must have their entry form entered with the Secretary, Waiter H. Chapple, Meaford, Ont., on or. befo,e Sept, latn, 1940. 3 The exhibit is to consist of two and a half bushels of elthet Oats or Berle), rhown in a clean cotton bag, properly nameh and tagged. 4 The s ze of the exhibit must be complied with or no prize will be awarded. 5 Membereh4. fee $1.00. to be sent with entry form. 6 Exhibit le he forwarded, ari ,,cpenses prepaid, so as to be rezeiv- ed by the, Society not later than Sept. 17, 1940. 7 Society will receive exhibits sent by rail and will attend to transrortdtion over to Fair Ground buildings, and also to Proper preparation of exhibit. 8 All Prize Cards which have been affixed by the Judges must be Displayed during the Exhibition. Any violation of this rats will torfele the premium awarded 9 The Socie+y will not be responsible for the payment of Special Prizes. 10 All teed grarn • Aries become the property of ,Stanley Knight Limited. 11 Exhibits wil: be judged by members of the Federal Seed Branch, Prov'nclel -sed Branch •r of the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph. 12 Shcaf coopetition is open only be farmers in Gray County. Oats For the best two and one,haif baaheis of oats, ;exhibited in a good cotton bag, labelled with the correst name or variety; First $3x.00; and, $30.00; Srd, $25.00; 40h, $20.00; 5tli,$10.00; 6th, $18.0($ 7th, 2 616.00; 8th, $14.00; 9th, $12.00; 10th, $10.00. Barley For the best two and one-half Walvis Qf barleyexhibited in a good cotton bag, abdlled with the correct name or variety, First ♦♦♦' pries, $35.09; 2nd, $,30.00; 3rd, $25.00, 4th, $90.00;, 51111, $19.00; 5th, $18.00; 7th, $16.00. 8th, $14.00; 9th $12.90; tOth, $10,00. Oat Sheaves Prizes will also be offered for oat ehga'ves as follows,, 1st, 89.00; 2nd, $7.00; 3rd, 1,5.00; 4th, $4,00. Sheaves tie be seven inches In diameter. For further information eel the Secretary of the Fair, Walter H. Ohapple, Meaford. .The above grain sompetibion is open to ,Southern Ontario only. The Sheaf '.conmpetition is open only to farmers in Grey County. For Entry Forms apply to your Dealer here or Write to Steinley Knight Limitetl, Meaf•rd. Rules of Content to appear in next week's issue. Dealer D. N. McDonald & Co. Brussels Phone 77 O•eees oviN.• 444 4• !NeNNO+bPe•1Nit When in need of read /Pastry TRY TRE PALACE BAKERY atiLtpiM., litiWyeatig. ONT. Phone 32