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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1933-03-09, Page 6PAGE 6 THE CLINTON NES RECORD THURS, MARCH 9,.1933.: NEWS AND Timely Information for the Busy Farmer -riser ( Furnished by the Department of Agriculture ) New Cattle Regulations • By Order in Council an important alteration has been made in the quar- antine regulations of cattle into Canada. It has now been decreed that cattle re -acting to the tuber- culin test or showing clinical symp- toms of tuberculosis shall be per- manently marked in the right ear with the letter "T" and shall be slaughtered forthwith, without coin- pensation, or returned to the country of origin. Best Cash Crop According to T. A. Benson of the Federal Poultry Branch at Toronto, prospects indicate that once again poultry and eggs will prove the 'best cash crop. Unseasonable weather has done much towards a dropping off in egg prices, not only because of increas- ed production, but in faoilititating transportation. Egg prices, however, have become slightly firmer, recently and given normal March weather, the outlook for steeady fair prices is encourag- ing. CSL=e A Serious Menace The apple maggot is now recog- nized as a serious threat to Ontario's export apple trade. Prof. L. Caesar, provincial entomologist, in a recent address pointed out that most grow- ers are familiar with the sprays -nec- essary to exterminate the maggot and all commercial men know that the maggot can be controlled. Warm moist summers and mild open win- ters have been responsible for its spread, but effective spraying would bring it under control in a few months, provided all apple trees in the immediate vicinity were also sprayed. Odd trees in the next field and also the hawthorn in the adja- cent woods constitute a menace, Prof. Caesar declared. Public Stock Yards in 1932 During the twelve months of 1932, fewer cattle were marketed at pub- lic stock yards by approximately 76,000 head, as compared with the previous year. The curtailment in the movemet to market, should not however, be considered as an indica- tion of a relative decline in produc- tion. Prices were a ruling influence and were consistently responsible • for a commendable caution in respect to loadings, It was pointed out most frequently during the year that the condition of the market was such that even a normal run would devel. op almost unsaleable carry-overs. i Swine Demonstration Cars Greeted With Enthusiasm The experience of those in charge of the "Swine Demonstration Cars," touring the Province under the spon4 sorship of the Federal and Provin, cial Departments of Agriculture, de- finitely indicates an increasing in- terest in the markets of Great Bri- tain, by Ontario farmers. Largenumbers were in attendance at every "stop" of the cars. The ma- jority attended not only to 'Witness the exhibition, but to discuss prob- lems relating to production and mar- keting. As further proof of interest, many carefully selected bacon sows, and choice purebreds boars, have been sold. Cab Cattle 'F6r British Market Must Be Carefully Selected "Is our export of beef and stock- er cattle being jeopardized by the methods of a certain number of pro- ducers?" This wasthe question of Garnet H. Duncan, livestock investi- gator, Ontario Marketing Board. -Mr. Duncan pointed to the fact that a high percentage of Canadian heifers, arriving in Great Britain, have proved to be with calf. It is his thought that, since there is no market for that class of livestock in the Old Country at present, the continuing con g of this, practice will work to the disadvantage of all producers. Great Britain has the potentialities of becoming our greatest market, and therefore, is worthy of our best pro- ducts. Carelessness in -the class of stock shipped to that country, must result .in the destruction of a most for one hundred laying hens. A house of this size used at the Ex- perimental Station, Harrow, -Ont., is proving satisfactory. Birds in a smaller house, 16 by 18 feet, appear4 ed to be more uncomfortable during the winter months. This condition, as •stated by the Superintendent, was borne out by the behaviqur of the birds in the smaller house for they would seek shelter from the draught and huddle in corners. An outbreak of colds and roup confirmed this condition, as no trouble of, this na- ture was experienced in the larger house. A careful record of the variation in temperature of the two houses showed comparatively little differ- ence. This uncomfortable condition was believed to be due to draughts created in the narrower house. Marketing of Ontario Onions Commenting on the fact that the Ontario onion situation is encour- aging, J. A. Carroll, head of the Crops and Markets Branch, said: "Marketing of 'Ontario onions has now assumed a much brighter tone. February sales have been distinctly better than those of either December or January, and indiactions are that present selling will continue. "Sales of red onions, in particular, were slow in December and January and only reecntly have shown signs of normal movement. So far as this variety is concerned en the Mon- treal market, local supplies are sufficient to last about ten days only. After the quantity on hand is ex- hausted Ontario will be called on for supplies." In regard to supplies on hand, in Ontario producing districts, Mr. Car- roll said that the amount, as of Feb- ruary 15, was some 175 carloads. Shrinkage, however, would probably reduce this supply by some 10 to 15 -per cent. "This quantity," he finished, "should be sufficient to supply all Eastern Canada requirements up to May 1, precluding the necessity of importing onions until after that date." • Use More Red Clover This Year With the judicious purchasing of small seeds, paying attention 't(o price in accordance with quality, there will be sufficient home-grown seeds with the exception of timothy to meet normal demands states Ar- thur H. Martin, Assistant Director, Crops and Markets Branch. Good alfalfa seed will be somewhat scarce and is likely to be slightly higher in price. As there was no export trade for Red Clover this year there will be ample supplies .of clover seed and at the extremely reasonable prices at which the seed will sell, many farmrs will no doubt increase the cover seedings this year. We still import 50 percent of the timothy seed used in Ontario. The demand for timothy hay is diminish- ing, and as legume crops yield on an average of a ton snore to the acre than timothy it is quite possible that much of the straight timothy acreage will eventually be seeded to one •of the legume crops such as clover, alfalfa or asike or a mix- ture of these and timothy. Beware of ungraded seed. In the first place it is unlawful for anyone to offer seed for sale ungraded, and, secondly, ungraded seed is of very doubtful quality and often is a source 'of severe contamination. Any farmer, by forwarding representa- tive samples to the Dominion Seed Branch at Toronto or Ottawa may have three samples graded free of charge.. Finally, Mr. Martin said, "One prominent farmer summed up the le- gume situation very aptly when he remarked, 'as far as my own farm is concerned, I intend to buy early, seed down everything and slap it on thick.' Controlling Swine Parasites (Experimental Farms Note) All classes of domesticated animals harbour numerous kinds of parasites and swine in particular are liable to infestation with very large numbers of these pests. The chief and most valuable outlet. harmful parasite affecting swine is the round intestinal worm. These worms interfere materially with the Deeper Laying Pens Favoured absorption of food, irritate the lungs and stunt the growth. In, the early A poultry house 20 by 20 feet is I stages of their development they N riGs travel through the blood 'stream to the lungs, are coughed up, then swal- lowed and pass to the intestines. In faction with worms causes coughing, pneumonia, or other lung congestions which are fatal in many cases, 'and the pigs which survive are apt to be stunted and prove unprofitable feed- ers. Pigs heavily infested with worms become paunchy, have rough coats, may snuffle and run' at the nose and eyes`, and show signs of general unthriftiness. The losses from worms' are great enough to make itadvisable for the pig raiser to spend considerable time and effort in avoiding them. Small pigs get the worm eggs from the udder of the sow or from the floor or walls of the pen, probab- ly within a few days after birth, Preventive measures will go a long way in eliminating the trouble, and cleanliness cannot be too strongly recommended. This hould start at the time the sow is prepared for far- rowing. At the Dominion Experi- mental Station, Lacombe, Alberta, before the sows are put into their IMIMMOMMIIIIMIONMascas OF' INTEREST Td farrowing house, the house is thor- oughly washed' with a strong hot lye solution (1 pound of lye to 30 gal- lons of water), scrubbing the floors, troughs and walls well. The lye .sol- ution is best for the removal of worm eggs. Needless to say, the work must be well done. If: cracks and corners are neglected, bad re- sults are almost sure to follow. Three weeks previous to farrowing, the sow is well starved and given a re- liable worm remedy in order to rid the intestinal tract of worms. Just previous to putting the sow in the clean farrowing pen she is washed off with warm soapsuds and a stiff brush to remove any worm , eggs which may be adhering to the skin or hair. These measures protect the pigs to weaning age. At weaning time the pigs are given access to a clean lot or pasture which is known to be uncontaminated. At Lacombe every •yard and lot in which pigs run to any considerable extent is ploughed and seeded to a temporary pasture crop at least once every year. .GODERICH: The Goderich Bowl- ing Club held its annual meeting on Thursday night when the following officers were -elected: Hon. Presi- dents, 'William Lane, Stewart Henry and H. McDermott; Pres., J. W. Mac - "Vicar; Vice -Pres„ Howard McNee; Treas., Andrew Porter; Secretary, F. G. Weir; Executive Corn.: The offi- cers and Dr. Hall, Joseph Brophey, Fred Cole; Open Tournament Corn., Robert Johnston, Lorne Young, E. J. Pridham; Local Tournament Corn., Oswald Ginn, Joins Newcombe, Thos. Pritchard, Jos. Brophy, H. T. Edwards, Wm. Barlow, George Math- eson; Membership Com., Wm. Powell, Jos. Swaffield, W. J. Baker, H. G. Lauder, George Symonds, Jim Bisset, D. I. Hill and Horace Fisher; Grounds Corn., Fred Hunt, Jos. Swa= (field, H. McDermot, A. Goldthorpe The dates for the tournament were left in the hands of the Committee. SEAFORTH: A successful bad- minton tournament was held here Friday night, 28 entries being re- ceived. Mrs. J. Stewart and Ted Taman finally, won out. There were some keenly contested genies and much interest was created at times. The club, which was formed this winter, has a membership of 66 players. Runners-up in the tourna- ment were Mrs. Sproat and Rue. Walters. BLYTH: On Thursday the pic- ture, "Better Farms in Canada," was presented in Memorial Hall. In the forenoon public school pupils were present and suitable pictures were presented for these classes. In the afternoon the hall was well fil- led when addresses were given and the pictures shown. The Junior or- chestra was present and provided splendid selections. P. W. Scott, reeve of East Wawanosh was in the chair. The pupils of Continuation school came in a body 'to see the in- teresting talkie pictures. In the ev- ening the hall was again filled to capacity. The Senior orchestra pro- vided splendid numbers before and during the program. The Fire Bri- gade, under whose auspices the films were presented attended in uniform. Reeve McNeil occupied the chair, The pictures at the Economic Conference, Ottawa, had been prepared by Den- ton Massey to show the delegate:. present from all over the world some of the best farms of the Dominion together with stock of all kinds. GODERICH: Mrs. E. S. Brown, wife of Councilor Brown has been named relief officer to fill the va- cancy caused by the resignation of Councillor Gould. She has already assumed her duties and has estab- lished her office hours from 10 to 18 each morning at the town hall. She has had considerable experience in the work, for her husband was re - life chairman Iast year. GODERICH: George Youngblut, aged 64, an employee of the .Goderich Manufacturing Company, expired suddenly Wednesday evening of last week just -as he had completed his day's work, when he was stricken with a heart seizure. He was found hanging over r the fender of an auto, o, mobile outside of the office, which he had just left. Medical aid was hur- riedly summoned, but nothing could be done. " Mr. You ngbIut was in charge of the chopping mill, which is conducted in connection with the mill, and was for years with James Buchanan. He was born in Colborne Township and resided in Goderich for 16 years. Deceased was a member of the United Church and an Or- angeman. Besides his widow', two daughters, Mrs. Arlie Randall, of Sarnia, and Mrs. Knill, of Los An- geles, survive. News of Mr. Young- blut's death came as a distinct shock to his friends for when he lett his home at the dinner hour he was in his usual health. "THERE WAS 'A BOY" There was a boy; we know him well, ye cliffs And islands of Winander! many a time, At evening, when the earliest stars began To move along the edges of the hills Rising or setting, would he stand alone, Beneath the trees, or by the glim- mering lake; And there, with fingers interwoven, both hands Pressed closely palm to palm and to his mouth 'Uplifted, he, as through an instru- nent, Blew mimic hootings to the silent owls. ' That they might answer him. -And they would shout Across the watery vale, and shout again, Responsive to his call,—with quiver- ing peals, And long halloos, and •screams, and echoes loud Redoubled and redoubled; concourse wild Of jocund din! And, when there came a pause Of silence such as baffled his best skill: Then, sometimes, in that, silence, while he hung Listening, a gentle •shock ofmild surprise Has carried far into his heart the voice Of mountain -torrents; or the visible scene Would enter unawares into his mind 'With all its solemn imagery, its rocks, Its woods, and that uncertain hea- ven received Into the bosom of the steady lake . . —Wordsworth "Poems." SOMETHING. ,ABOUT . .. SUBSCRIPTIONS On Monday a man came in to pay his sub. I asked him his name for his face was not familiar to me. I looked him up on the list and he was behind since 1926. He paid up till September, 1933, $14.00. I thanked him and then we talked. I had often noticed him name on -the list and wondered just who he was or why he took the Echo, for he lives in an- other part of the Province. Anyway I learned he was a former resident of the Pennsula and that -explained his taking the paper. He was back in this county burying his wife and told me that he had always intended dropping in and settling up for his paper but had always been in such a hustle and bustle when here that it went completely out of his head when passing through town. And the pur- pose of my writing is to speak of newspaper subscriptions. We revise B EBS our lists about every three months and several months ago as Mae was putting it up-to-date he came ta' me and said "Why don't you clean up this list?" Drop a lot of these people who are away in' arrears V' And he nam- ed this one and that one and said that they will never pay. One man owes us from 1920. Several since 1921, 1922 and so on. I said, "Mac, you know I think that 999 men out of •.every 1000 are honest at 'heart and even those few you have named will pay if they can get the money." It is only the very rare one who is skunk enough to try and beat his home town paper. It is said that the late Jim Stratton, who was Provincial Secretary in the old Ross Govern- ment and whose business was pub- lisher of the Peterboro Examiner, never cut a man off his subscription list, but always sent in his account for back •subscription owing to the Examiner to the estate of every man who eventually retired to the ceme- tery, and of course he got his money if the man's estate was worth any- thing. And I am just putting this little squib in the Echo to make you look at your label and get the ins- piration to act on the mental sug- gestion it may give you. 'Wiarton Echo. THE UNIVERSITY OF THE AIR sponsored by The Extension Depart- ment of the University of Western Ontario You are invited to listen to the following series of broadcasts offer- ed by the University of Western Ontario over Station C.J.G.C. Kind- ly extend this invitation to your friends. The broadcasts are from 7.15 to 7.30 p.m., from Monday to Friday inclusive, each week during March, beginning March 6. Economics: 7.15 to 7.30 p.m. . March 6—Should 'Our Banking Sys - tern be Revised ?—Professor Lloyd Sipherd, M.B.A. March 7—iA Central Bank. What Can it do?—.Professor M. K. Inman. M.A. March 8—Money Management and the Debt Dilemma in Canada—Proms feasor E. E. Reilly, B:S A'„ 'M,S. March 9 -The .Government and Re- covery—Professor H. A. Logan, Ph.D' March 10—Economic Planning and the Business Executjve-dPtofessor. H. Hensel, M.B.A. Science 7.15 to 7.30 p.m: March 13—Electricity from th'e• Clouds; March 14--Electriiety and Motion; March 15—Electricity and- Space—The Evolution of EIectricity ,—Professor R. G. Deane, M.A., Ph.D: March 16—'A Way Out in Agricul•. tore—Professor N. C. Hart, M.A' March 17—Public Health ,and the Prevention of Disease—Dean, A. Slack, Ph.C., M.D., D.P.H: The English Novel 7.15-77.30 p.m. March 20—The English Novel Be- fore Scott—Professor J. A. Spencely;. M.A. March 21: Charlotte Bronte; Woman and the Novel.—Professor Evelyn K. Albright, M.A. Mancc 22 -Charles Dickens and the Victorian Novel — Professor J. A. Spenceley; M. A. March 23—D. H. Lawrence and the Novel of Sex.—+F. Stiling, M. A. March 24—H. G. Wells: The Novel' and Science.—Professor W. F. Tam-- blyn, B. A., Ph. D. Current Events 7.15-7.30 p.m. March 27 The Russian Experiment —Professor P. H. Hensel, M. B. A. March 28—Japan, Manchuria and' the League of Nations—iProfessor A. G. Dorland, M. A. Ph. D. March 29: German Politics of Today —Professor R. A. Allen, M. A., Ph. D. March 30 .Is Franse a Menace to European Peace? -H. M. Thomas, M. A. March 31—War Debt Cancellation- -Professor H. A. Logan, Ph. D. (Cut out these programs and paste • them in your radio note book.) "Two dozen loaves, please," demand- ed the zoo keeper. "Are you having a party?" asked the • grocer in amazement. "No," replied the keeper, ".the kan- garoo kcked the elephnt, and I want• to make a bread poultice for him." mailliodeaftattpaiiteafUtostm erre ME The news of interest to women in The News- Reeord each week is by no means confined to "The Woman's Page." As a matter of fact, several items reach the office too late for this page, which should appear thereon. Each week, however, The Woman's Page has regular features, which every woman should read. One is the "Health Hints" written by the Canadian Medical Association, which deals with some common dangerous disease and tells the preventative measures to use and how to combat it, Especially is this column valuable to wo- men with children to care for. Especially do we endeavour to cover thor- oughly the news events of our own particular district. The newsy, gossipy, friendly little it- ems, about what our friends, your friends and their friends are doing—in the societies, in the homes, in the churches, in public positions of trust, in sport, industrially, academically and socially. The store news should be of particular mo- ment to you Madame Housewife. The stores in Clinton offer real service, goods are display- ed for the seasons, in the season's newest crea- tions, before the season opens, giving you ppor- tunity to select and be ready in plenty of time. And the first place the goods are displayed is in The News -Record's columns, with illustra- tions and full descriptions and prices. You can save dollars by "shopping" through The News - Record first and jotting down your items and prices And The News -Record is a good paper to have in your home It is a "hone" paper. No obscenities are allowed under the guise of news. Its columns are rigidly edited to that end. It is a safe paper as well as an informative paper for your children to read at home. Madame Housewife you should read The Neivs-Record thoroughly—not half-heartedly — of 4 cents and the time spent. Doevery week. It will repay many times its cost . you? And if not—will. you?