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Clinton News-Record, 1949-04-21, Page 7THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1949 CLINTON -JEWS-RECORD PAGE SEV1'.tI Federation News (gy W. V. Roy, see retary.reasurer, Huron Federation, of Agriculture Huron is first to many thing's. Why shouldn't we set the pace by organizing a County Fall Fair nation? In; could be done. Tv might be a job for the Fed- esetion to tackle? * In the T. B. test now being carried on in the County, among the first 6,000 head of cattle test- , ed, there were 319 reactors. * r* Plan's for our annual Field Day are well on the way and it prom- lees to be the biggest and best yet. Mark down June 15 on your calendar and join the crowd. * r a A major Beauty Contest is planned for this year, when "Miss Huron" will be chosen for 1949. * * * Dream Producers (By R. W. Morrison) The continuance of the 58 cents floor for butter was en- otber : victory and was largely brought about by pressure brought on government through your or- ganization and others joining to- getb,er in the Dairy Farmers of Canada and working in splendid ce-operation with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Un- doubtedly, without this Pressure, the floor would have been a great deal lower. The Dairy Product's Beard at Ottawa is now acting as an agent for the Prices Support Board, and is. purchasing first grade butter at 58 cents. a Pound. This butter must be fresh (not over eight weeks old), and must be packed in boxes with double lined parch- ment, and must not have over tato per cent. salt. Of course, alt butter will not qualify to be eligible for purchase by the Dairy Products Board, but the purch- asing of butter that can qualify will undoubtedly strengthen the !market very materially. Because of a oompetittve pro- duce, on the market, it is ab- solutely imperative that we pro- vide the best quality cream pos- sible so that our butter will Maintain a consumer demand that win keep our price up. In this regard we have prepared a bulletin or leaflet which will soon be sent out to all eateries to be distributed among the producers. If the: recommenaa- lions of this leaflet are carried out we will be rendering our cause a great service. Otherwise, 1 feel we can never hope to maintain consumer demand and our butter price may fall much below what its otherwise could be. Federation Annual Arrangements have been made to hold the 14th annual. conven- tion Car/Wean of Agriculture Niagara FFalls during the week of January 29 next. * d $ Dominion Marketing Act Introduced by Minister of Ag- riculture Cardinale a new Do- minion Marketing Act is now before the House of Commons at Ottanva. It is not the complete federal marketing -legislation which has been asked for by the Canadian Federation of Agricul- ture for a number of years past, However, the new act, a short one of four sections, will give the Dominion government power to confer Dominion mgrke!ting powers upon all provincial pro- ducer marketing boards which may now exist or may be brought into operation in the future un- der marketing acts of the several provinces. This will 'make ° 11 possible for provincial marketing boards operating under provincial, acts, to extend their operations to follow through the marketing of their products into the inter- provincial and export field. * * k Farmers' Returns Which group has the greater return on investment - farmers who produce the food of the peo- ple, or those who are engaged in the business of processing and distributing that food? The answer to that question furnishes a striking comparison. It is found in the records of the dominion bureau of statistics, from which a statement has been compiled by Dr. E. C. Hope, economist of the Canadian Fed- eration of Agriculture. Farmers' returns on their in- vestment for the 11 years from 1931 to 1941 inclusive were nil. In fact, they were a very minus quantity. rinvestmen for threturns an their years Radio Officers and Communications Operators Graduate Air Vice -Marshal E. E. Middleton, CBE, air officer commanding, Central Air Command, Trenton, officiated at graduation ceremonies at RCAF Station, Clinton, Friday afternoon, April 8, for 13 members of Radio Officers' Course No, 8 and nine members of Conununications Operators' Course No. 15. They have been posted to Trenton for two Months, prior to further posting. ABOVE, in a photograph taken prior to graduation, are the members of 1/0 8, with their permanent addresses: FRONT ROW-leftto right -P/C Pus, S. J., Vermilion, Alta.;k'/Lt. Chausse, L. J. R„ Mont- real, Que.; Mt, Hurst, R. I., Arcola, Sask.; F/ Lt. Butcher, E. . (first in course), Vancouver. B.C.; FIC Tetrault, J. W., Transcona, Man.; P/0 Swinton, F. L., Montreal, Que.; BACK ROW -left to right-F/C Enns, H. 11.. Steinbach, Man.; F/O Robertson, W. A., Toronto: F/Lt. Duff, T. R. N., Vancouver, B.C.; F/O Jakeman. J. S., Edmonton, Alta.; P/C Baxter, R. J., Ottawa; F/Lt. Laronde, P. R. M., White Rock, B.C.; F/0 Brown, C., Ottawa. Tho nine graduates of CO 15 were: LAC, Verhelst, L. R.; LAC O'Leary, J. J.; AC1 Doyle, V. V.; LAC Egerton, P. B. P.; AC1 Prydie, R. J.; LAC Ifendrie, D. M.; LAC Henry, H. W.; LAC Hadden, G. J.; LAC Godfrey, C. O. (first in Course). 1941 to 1947 inclusive, were plus, with the exception of one year, 1945. The average return for the six years was 2.8 per cent. Returns on investment of 46 food companies in Canada for all the years from 1931 to 1947 were plus. The calculation of returns on investment were made on sub- stantially the same basis in both cases. In the case of the farmers' re- turns, the calculation was made on the basis of the estimated capital investment' in the farms. The net farm income was used, together with the number of farm operators according to the Do- minion Bureau's estimate for the year concerned. In the Federa- tion's calculation, a yearly wage rate was allowed for aarmets equal to the wage rate prevail ing for the particular year in all industry in Canada. On this basis the total wage bill was then de- ducted from the net farm income, and the return on capital cal- culated accordingly. In the ease of the 48 food companies the calculation was made on the basis of the net worth of the business, the net profit before teres were paid, but after wages and salaries were paid, then the net profit after taxes were paid, and from that was calculated the percentage on net capital. As an example: In 1937 the total estimated cap - 0 • AlairAreilOF THIS MONEY WENT INTO tee POCKETS ,-hat's a lot of money! It represents the grass income from farm products in Canada foe 1948. It represents the earnings of Canada's biggest Ornery industry. Is the share of this huge sum of money which aurae off your farm as much as it might be? In other words, is your farm producing to the full extent of irirpossibilities? Could it be made to produce mere? You :can answer these questions for yourself best if you are in a position to know exactly how ouch you spend and how much you receive in each of your farm operations. You can knave these facts only if you have some reliable way of keeping track of your receipts and to Co]t Si' i St expenses. We don't mean anything complicated... just die opposite - something quite simple, suck as out Farm Account Book. A few minutes at this book every day or so and you will know just which operations of your iota we doing welt, which only fair, which are falling ;behind. Then you can take the necessary ,fps to ,Correct n>Rtters. A copy of ties book is yours for the asking. Call at our local office for a copy. 'While yon: ace irk, have a word with .our manager. He will be gled to see you and to discuss any problems you met have in the operatioia of your farm. DO YOU NEED READY MONEY FOR .SEED AND PERTNATSIt THIS SPRING? Drop in and talk over your financial tequirements with your local B of M manager. That's what thousands of go-ahead farmers do every year. . It's•a=routine part of their farm financing, a tide -over arrange- ment till the proceeds from, sales.connein aftentbe harvest. And remember --when you ask for loan at the B you do not ask a favour. You'll find your local B of M manager easy to talk to arid anxious to be of service. BANK of MONTREAL evould4 9orde Batt Clinton Branch W. IL ROBINSON, Mianager Ioodeabotousb (Sub'Attener): %en'Ma• sad Tiros. 'ITN .CANADIANS IN E V I'R.Y '11 A i tt OP, LIFE SINCE 1417 Bello Homemakers! You can freshen up the house without creating a cloud of dust if you use a vacuum cleaner. It's a big help on the, major housecleaning jobs, The attachments are easily interchanged and go into action at the flip of a switch for such protective measures as demoth- ing, deodorizing, and polishing. This is the time of year you may be seriously considering buy- ing or renting, one. Since there are two tykes of vacuum clean- ers and many different kinds of each type, you may be in a quandary as to which you should select.Let your furnishings be the deciding factor. 1f you have soft, . high -piled rugs and en ex- tensive amount of hardwood floors, you will want a straight air cleaner. It hes the long tube attachment which cleans mat- tresses and does extra dusting at the same time. Carpets and hard rugs respond more effectively to the agitator type of vacuum with e motor -driven brush action. With either type, it is wise to purchase the attachments and make good use of them, according to direc- tions. Take A Tip Features to look for in vacuum cleaner value: 1.A quiet motor and fan action with little vibration. 2. Ease of changing attachments. 3. A conveniently located power switch. 4. A fres action handle on the upright model andwell-design- ed runners on tank' mod ital investment in farms was $4,712,000, and the net farm in- come for that year was $503 millions. The total number of farm operators was 711,000. The allowance for farm wages was 9965, which was the average for industrial wages in that year, which made a totel estimated farm wage bill of 9686 millions. The next income after that al- lowance was deducted was then minus $183 millions, making the net return on capital minus 3.9 per cent. In the same year, the total: net worth of 46 food companies in Canada was 9119.3 millions. The net profit after wages and sal- aries had been deducted was 8.1 per cent' and after taxes had been deducted was 6.3 per cent. In the years from 1931 to 1936 inclusive, the percentage of re- turn on capital for farms in Can- ada was as follows: 1931 .. , minus 6.5 per cent. 1932 ... minus 7.0 per cent. 1933 ... minus 6.4 per cent. 1934 ... minus 5.3 per cent. 1935 , .. minus 5.1 per cent. 1936 . , . minus 4.0 per cent. The comparison for the re- maining years between the per- centage retrrn for fares and that for the 46 food companies was ars follows, according to the above calculations: *percentage Return On Investment Food Farms Companies 1937 ... , minus 3,9 1938 .. , . minus 5.4 1939 ... , minus 3.2 1940 .... minus 3.9 1941 .... minus 4.7 1942 ,. plus 5.3 1943 .,.. plus 2.7 1944 . , , . plua 4.5 plus 8.4 1945 .... minus 0.8 plus 7.4 1946 .... Arius 2.1 plus 8.3 1947 . , .. plus 2.1 plus 9.9 Pius 8.8 plus 6.7 plus 10.9 plus 7.9 Plus 8.4 phis 8.8 plus 8.4 Post Office Rates On Gift Parcels no oiling). 9. A reputable company which: guarantees its products. 10. The dust receptacle should be easly removable (some have a foot operated dirt ejector). 11. Consider a good finish, at- tractive appearance and a sturdily built machine. The Question ; Box Mrs. J. T. asks: How can black marks made by rubber heels on linoleum be re- moved? Answer: Cleaning fluid such as a spot remover for clothes should take it off. Some liquid cleansers, such as those for cleaning woodwork, ialso do a good job. If you don't happen to have any of these, the (floor can be rubbed lightly with. steel wool. ' Mrs. S. W. asks: Does scrubbing linoleum with a brush ruin this material? Answer: Vigorous scrubbing and too much water used on linoleum will soon deteriorate it. Mrs, R. M. asks: How often should a Noor be waxed? Answer: No set rule can be applied to ail households, because of the difference in family life. If there are small children and a dog the floor will get ground -in soil that will require thorough washing and a complete new covering of polished wax once a week. ' lin �1 other cases go over the floor 5. A durable cord with brackets lightly with a mop wrung out to wind it on. (tight of soapy water, then a clean 6. Soft bumpers on three sides mop wrung out of clean water and leave the wax for two or three weeks. of the nozzle or sweeper to prevent marring the furniture. 1. A lamp at the base with a wide arc to provide light under the furniture and help you to see Pins: 8. Check on the convenience of maintenance (some have seel- 5 ., m Anne Aslan invites you to write to her (3/4 CLINTON NEwa- RECORD). Send la your sug- gestions on homemaking prob- lems and watch this 'column for ed in lubrication and require replies. Postmaster G. le. Counter has. asked The NEWS -RECORD to de raw to the attention of its read- ers the fact that gift parcels ntay now be forwarded from Canada to the -United Kingdom at the following rates: Weight • Postage rates Up to and including 5 ib.- .50 Up to and including 10 lb. -1,00 Up to and including 15 lb. -L50 Up to and including 20 lb. -2.00 The attention of prospective mailers should be specially drawn to the fact that a gift parcel means e package addressed to an in- dividual in the United Kingdom which (e) contains only food- stuffs, soap; discarded a bonagfidee un- solicited gift not imported as merehnndi+se or for sale; and (o) is clearly marked "Gift Parcel." Many gift parcels for the Unit- ed Kingdom in the above cate- gory are being received at the Canadian despatching exchange office prepaid as above and con- taining the permissible articles HUT ARE NOT ENDORSED "GIFT PARCEL." This gives rise to much un- necessary work and consequent delay and parcels that are tend- ered for mailing at the recently reduced parcel post rates should be carefully checked by accept- ing -post offices as to contents and necessary endorsation. Otherwise,' certain benefits of the scheme will not be obtained by the mail- er end a loss of revenue to the Department could result. -oma CNR Announces Times Effective April 24 Additional passenger trains and faster schedules are features of Canadian National Railways spz;ing and summer services, ac- cording to the company's new tune -table .which goes into effect with the change to daylight sav- ing time on April. 24. H. J. Nevin, CNR general pas- senger agent, said here that while the CNR would ,continue to op- erate on standard time, time- table .adjustments were being made 1» offset the one-hour dif. ference between the two time sy!gb''nre tage_es��addYi sed ^ t ageirs ld' FARMERS! 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You can always count on your telephone. Yet up to now, despite rising costs on all sides, there has been no increase in the basic telephone rates established 22 years ago. Few things give you 50 much reel value at such low cost as your telephone. We've broken all records -= but there are still orders to haven't been able to 611. We will keep right on working a011 building to make your telephone service a bigger bargain than evertocontinue to provide more and'better sd viae at the lowest possible cost. ME, SELL TELEPHONE . ?: COMPANY OCCANADA