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The Clinton News Record, 1932-07-07, Page 6PAGE F THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., JULY 7, 1932 NEVS AN HAPPENI N G for the Timely % Information d Farmer fitJ� Bus..:. F ( Furnished by the Department of Agriculture ) Increase Bacon Exports An inerease of 5,739,000 lbs., or' nearly 285 per cent; was shown the export sales of Canadian bacon and ham to all countries for the first amounted to 7,752,000 labs. as com- pared with 2,013,000 lbs. in the first three months of 1981. For the week ended June 10 the price of Canadian bacon .in the British market ranged from 54 to 58 'shillings per long cwt., an average price which war. second. only to the Irish product. keep water in the soil. It does kill Weeds that would use moisture, how- ever. The roots of the corn plant are located hi the 5irst six or seven in - this year. Sales this year, cites of soil. It is in this layer of quarter of y soil that the most nutrients are found. Sunnner rains of one-quarter to an inch moisten only about three inches of soil. 'Stirring of this layer aer- ates and dries out the soil and pre- vents the roots from securing food and moisture. .Adopt Egg Regulations Amendments to the federal egg re- gulations have now been finally ad- opted by the province of Ontario. The, egg regulations are administered by the Federal Department under the authority of Federal statute, and their adoption by Ontario makes them fully operative throughout the Dominion. The general principle of the regulations is not altered in any way in the amendments. Some chang- es have been inade in country buying regulations designed to secure for the producer full graded value for his product. C" -It==> Canadian Millfeed Export Swings to United Kingdon. The United Kingdom has taken the place of the United States, as the chief buyer of Canadian mill - feeds. This was indicated when, during a recent month, Canada expor- ted 18,287 cwt. of bran, shorts, and middlings. Of this amount 13,610 cwt. went to the United Kingdom, while the United States took 1,101 cwt., Bermuda took 2,234 cwt. Oth- er markets imported smaller genn- tities including Jamaica, Trinidad. Hong Kong, Newfoundland, St. Pierre, and Miquelon. Cereal Feed for Broilers A test was carried on at the poul- try division, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, comparing two ra,' tions, one of which contained meat meal and the other cereal feeds only, for fattening broilors. Equal parts of ground wheat, ground oats and ground barley made up the cereal ration with the addition of 10 per cent of meat meal to the other. Both were fed three times daily, using soul, skim -milk as a mixer and mixing each feed one feeding in advance. Two, lots of chickens seven weeks of age were used. Thirty-seven birds were in one and thirty-six in the oth- er group. These birds were banded and weighed individually in grants at the beginning, at the end of the first week and at the end of the experi- ment (14 days). The average gain for the two lots was practically iden- tical, the difference being only one- , tenth of an ounce per bird. United States Crop Reduced Means Less Wheat This Year Prospects for less wheat this sum- mer than a year ago in the Northern Hemisphere, outside Russia and China are seen by the U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics, according to information of the Ontario Mar- keting. Board. Smaller supplies are also likely to he shipped from Rus- sia. The reduced supplies in the Northern Hemisphere are regarded as "likely," largely because of a re- duction of 350,000,000 bushels in the winter wheat crop of the United States. C�G�•y+ Tomato Cutworm Control An effective control has been found for cutworms by spreading moist, poisoned bran mash around the plants after sundown. Since cutworms are night feeders it is important to have the mash freshly spread and in an attractive condition during the .light time. The worma will take this bait and die. Make the mash as follows, b0 pounds bran, 1-2 pound white ar- senic or 1 pound Paris Green. Mix these thoroughly together, then add water .enough to make a moist mash, and add one pint of cheap .molasses to sweeten the bait. i Purpose of Corn Cultivation The main purpose of corn cultiva- tion is to kill weeds, and if it can be done without aerating the soil too much or disturbing the Aloots of the young corn plants, the more success- ful the crop will be. Contrary to The European general belief, cultivation does not was imported into Cleanlines Needed In order to`keep outside buyers in- terested in Ontario livestock, the Surrounding, in which the cattle are kept should be attractive. One breed- er, who has had remarkable success in selling live stock, recently ob- served that next to the condition and quality of the animals for sale, the neatness and cleanliness around the barns were the most important fac- tors in predisposing a man to buy. They indicate the farmer's pride in his business and give the impression of prosperity. When a buyer finds a breeder enthusiastic over his breed and proud of the success Which his herd is bringing him, it is not diffi- cult to sell the cattle which are be- fore him. Current Crop Report Wellington County representative reports that some of the real early winter -hatched breeding station pul- lets are laying now, months . and months earlier than farmers thought possible 10 years ago. By the study- ing of well-balanced feed rations, fanners are making steady advance in Wellington. Lack of rain through- out the month of June resulted in a short strawberry crop and adversely affected the growth of most crops. Essex, Lambton and other counties report splendid prospects for the fall wheat crop, although in some districts serious lodging has taken place and smut is prevelant. Cutting of alf- alfa and sweet clover was general the latter part of June. Hay will be a light crop in many districts; espec, Tally in the eastern counties and in the north. The British Market "Regardless of what may happen at the Imperial Economic Conference at Ottawa next month such measure of tariff protection as Great Britain has already adopted should benefit Ontario agricultural production very largely," said Mr. W. B. Somerset, chairman of the Ontario Marketing Board, who has just returned from a trip to Great Britain. England has made a tremendous response to the "buy British" cam- paign, especially since the difficulties of last fall which- resulted in her abandoning the gold standard. This sentiment alone is a very real asset and Mr. Somerset declared himself amazed at the changed attitude on the part of the British importing trade which he says is the direct result if a demand on the part of the consum- er that he be supplied with British or Empire produce. It was particularly with reference to improved export conditions of On- tario agricultural products that the chairman of the Ontario Marketing Board made his recent trip to Great Britain and Mr. Somerset declared himself extremely well satisfied with the result of his visit. The happy experience of Ontario in extending and improving its ex- ports 'of apples was said by Mr. Som- erset to be quite possible of extension to nearly all other lines of farm pro- ducts including live stock, cheese and other dairy products, fruit, hon- ey,tobacco, barley and other grains and seeds. "It is necessary for our agricultur- al interests to go aggressively after. this increased trade and take full ad- vantage of the demand for Empire products," stated Mr. Somerset. "It is quite possible, of course, to export in a general way. However, if real results are to be obtained; in the way :of satisfactory prices, our agricultur- al interests must organize themselves. Also, they must go after. British mar- kets and make sure our products' are placed before the British consumer as. Ontarioproducts, and not allow them to be lost in the general classification. The European Pine Shoot Moth pine shoot moth LCanada in recent years and is rapidly becoming a ser, ious menace to many species of pine g=rown in this country. .Scotch pine, red pine, jack pine and nmgho pine are 'pat ticulariy susceptible to at tack. Every owner of ornamental pine trees, pine plantations or nat- eral, pine forests, especially in Southern Ontario, is urgently re- quested to co-operate in an attempt at an early eradication of this pest. Description and Life History The moths have a wingspread of about 2-3 of an inch. They are red- dish Lbrovni and the forewings are marked 'with several silvery cross- bands. They fly in June, July and probably during theearly days of August and lay their eggs on or near the newly formtecl buds. The cater- pillar hatches from these eggs in a- bout 20 days, bores into the buds and hollows' them out. The winter is spent in. the buds and feeding is resumed early in spring. A single larva usually destroys several buds and shoots. Pupation takes place toward the end of May and moths be- gin to issue about the middle of Juno. Signs of Infestation The presence of the pine shoot moth is most easily detected in NT f TO F ARM:ER spring. The new shoots becomeleave their fields and crops in mid- Canadian agricultural products for 'on a par with the pound sterling. I'sjourney t Farm Representation on 'Advisory Boards The delegation will ask that at- rangements be made for adequate . representation of the farmers' in- terests on any committees or boards whose duty it will be to advise the. government's representatives during the conferenhe. somewhat; discoloured and twisted,wnnter and J y o Ottawa at many fail to develop, some, weaken- ed by the borer droop down as if they 'were broken,' Near the baseof the shoots: there is amass of pitch and silk. In the fall, the infested buds 'appear discoloured and seme- what shrivelled, a considerable a- mount of pitch is formed near the base and not unfrequeutly some of the needles close to the bud die. Tho Farmer's Views.on Empire British manufactured goods. Today, Greattai BnI n is allowing our farm products free entrynto her markets and is purchasing more from us than we are from her. Only by the .clos- est co-operation in trade matters, by a lowering of trade barriers against British manufactured goods can we expect to find an increased demand for Canada's wheat, beef, bacon, but- ter, cheese, eggs, wool, eta., in the. Old Country market.:While . they favor; the freest trade possible with- in the Empire they feel that the val- ue of outside markets for farm pro- ducts must not be overlooked, . and therefore that care should be exer- cised toavoid taking any course which would restrict trade with na- tions outside the Empire. expense which' they OEM1 in afford. If this undertaking is suceessful in presenting to the Governmentand to all Canadian citizens an accurate picture of conditions as they exist upon the farm and shoulddo nothing else, the delegation will have been justified and will have accomplished a great mission. ..• Effecte of Injury Crooked growth of trunk and branches, bushy tops or complete sir, rest of growth are the eotnmon re- sults ,of the injury. The trees are rendered unfitfor anything but fire- wood. This type of damage occurs mostly on trees 6 to 15 years old, Older trees are better able to out- grow the effects of the attack. Control ' Cut off the infested shoots and buds either in the . fall or in spring before the middle of June and de- stroy estroy at once. A valuable service will be rendered by reporting any - infestation discovered to The Do- minion Entomologist, Attention of the Division of Forest Insects, De- partment of Agriculture, Ottawa. No postage is required on letters sent to the above address. July Sixteen will be Farmers' Day at Ottawa Mass Meeting in Coliseum at Exhibit- '°°' ion Grounds On Saturday morning, July 16, ev- ery road leading to Ottawa from Ona- ario and Quebec will provide its quota of motor cars coming from the rural townships to swell the ranks of the fanners' delegation. The farmers have some recommendations to make M the Government concerning the Empire Conference and they are go- ing to the capital to speak for them- selves. Every train will also bring additional numbers. When the far- mers' special arrives from Ontario a- round 7.30 or 8.00 a.m. daylight sav- ing time, Ottawa will awake to find that, for one day at least, agriculture will occupy the limelight. The Im- perial Conference which has domin- ated the talk of the town for weeks will find itself subordinated to that of "The Farmer Surely the bread- winner in an agricultural country like ours deserves that recognition —and more. Final arrangements are being com- pleted for the farmers' "On to Ot- tawa" trill. Quebec fanners are joining with their Ontario neigh- bors. Each of the three prairie provinces is sending a spokesman to present its views. In fact, there is a possibility that Saskatchewan farmers will secure au excursion rate and bring down a representative group, and Manitoba may do like- wise. The delegation is, therefore, rapidly taking on the form of a na- tional. movement. Undoubtedly ag- riculture has decided to speak its mind. In Ottawa the farmers will gather at Exhibition Park (also known as Lansdowne Park) and will hold a mass meeting in the Coliseum which has seating capacity for 5000 peo- ple. The meeting will open at 9.30 a.m., daylight saving time, The grounds surrounding the Coliseum provide ampleparking' space for mot. tors. There will be a booth at the Coliseum where light lunches may be procured. For rest rooms -two for men and two for ladies r wi11 be provided for farm' people at the Chateau Laurier, which is just across the street from the station. I1 programanes for the day's pro- ceedings are prepared they will be distributed at the door of the hall: Outline of Proposed Presentation Since the farmers' delegation is taking form and proportions almost national itt scope and is open to all farm people, there is no executive representative of the whole delega- tion whioh is in a position to say just what its presentation shall be. However, we give below a brief out- line of what is proposed: The Farmer's Views on Prevailing Farm Conditions In the first place the ` fainters' delegation will inform the Dominion Government that up until the present time farm people have suffered pat, iently bearing he brunt of the de- pression and shouldering alt unjust share of the constantly increasing tax burden; that in this, an essen- tially agricultural country, the far- mer is creating the'greater'pant of our national wealth and being forced* to accept the smallest share of it; that distress, due to the' insecurity of their homes and uncertainty for the future, �s so widespread and ser- ious among our rural people as to greatly imperil the welfare of our nation; that nothing vital has been done to, preserve agriculture from.. rapidly approaching collapse; and that ,only the alarming nature of Present-day farm ;conditions and the fear of graver consequence if noth- ing is done to iniprove the lot of the farmer would prompt thousands to. Trade Since Canada leads all nations in export trade per•capita and since the balk of her exports Under normal conditions• are agricultural products, the question of world trade is of vital importance to the fanner and to the nation as a whole. Moreover, since Great Bri- tain provides the greatest single im, porting market in the world the mat- ter of trade relations with the Moth- erland should be the first considera- tion of our Canadian representatives at the corning Empire Conference. Realizing also that Great Britain's prosperity depends largely upon her export market for manufactured goods, and that trade in order to be permanently suceessful must be mut- ually beneficial, the farmers' dele- gation will ask that every effort be made by the Canadian 'Government during the Conference to encourage the maximum possible exchange of Parity with the Pound Sterling In view of the fact that the present unfavorable rate of exchange a- gainst our Canadian dollar in the Old Country market seriously handi- caps the Canadian farmer selling in that market, and marketing at home at prices ruled by that market — and pending the prospect of interna- tional agreement being arrived at for the eventual stabilization of currency on a world wide basis—it is expected that the delegation will urge, as a practical measure of im- mediate relief for our farmers the placing of our Canadian currency WINGIIAM': ..The Wlingham lawn bowling club, held its annual 'tourna- ment on July 1 with an entry of thirty rinks besides the local rinks the following towns were represent- ed: Elora, Ripley, Listowel, Tees. water, Brussels, .Seaforth, Paisley, Goderieh,-Lucknow, Elmira, South- ampton, Hensall, Wroxeter, Hanover, Owen Sound, Mitchell and Kincar- dine. • EXETER: Rev. A. E. Elliott, with his family, recently of Kintore, has arrived in town and has assumed the pastorate of the Main Street United Church. The parsonage is undergo- ing repairs under the direction of the parsonage committee of the Ladies'. Aid. Some new furniture is also be- ing added. Mr. Elliott conducts un- ion services during the month of July for the James and Main streets con- gregations, while Rev. Mi. Stainton, the new pastor to the James' Street church, will take the services for the - month of August. r------- A DIRECT ORLIGATION OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO AUTHORIZED BY ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE -OF THE PROVINCE, AND A CHARGE AS TO PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST UPON THE CONSOLIDATED REVENUE FUND OF THE PROVINCE New Issue Da ONTARIO THE TREASURER OF THE PROVINCE 01? ONTARIO OFFERS FOR PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION $20,000,000 GOVERNMENT OF THE INCE F ; A aIV Non -Callable Fourteen Year Debentures ed July 1, 1932 Coupons 1, January and July. Denominations $$100, $500 and $1,000. Registerable as to principal only. Due July 1, 1946 Principal and 'interest payable in lawful money of Canada at the office of the Provincial Treasurer in Toronto, or, at the holder's option, at the Banlc of Montreal in Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Halifax or Saint John, N..0, Legal opinion of the Attorney General of Ontario and of E. G. Long, 13sq., K.G. The proceeds of this issue will be applied to the funding of short term indebted- ness created for capital expenditures, Price: v 97 and accrued interest, yielding 5.81 % to maturity. ..PPLIC 1TIO NS TO THE ABOVE LOAN WILL BE RECEIVED' BY ANY BRANCH OF ANY CHARTERED BANE I N CA NADA, ANY .BRANCH OF TILE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO SAVINGS OFFICE, ANI) BY RECOG- NILEI) BOND DEALERS AND STOCK BROKERS, FROM WHOM MAY BE OBTAINED COPIES OF THE OFFICIAL PROSPECTUS CON- TAINING COMPLETE DETAILS OF THE LOAN. SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THIS LOAN WILL BE SUBJECT TO ALz LOTMENT AND THE LIST WILL CLOSE,. AT THE DIS- CRETION OF THE TREASURER OF ONTARIO. INTERIM DEBENTURES IN BEARER FORM WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY ON OR ABOUT JULY 12, 1932. TwnAS17IsY' DEPARTMENT. PARLIAMENTBUry�ILDING U TORONTO, ffLY 5, 103e.