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The Clinton News Record, 1933-07-13, Page 6PAGE 6 Tat, criorroN NEWS -R co armansessioassassammars T LTRIS.; JULY 13, 1933 NEMS AN HAPPENING INTEREST TO ARMERS Timely Information for the Busy Farmer i '( Furnished by the Department bent of Agriculture r e ) Junior Team to Regina Ontario is to be represented at the World's Grain Exhibition and Conference to be held in Regina, July 24th -August 5th, by a team of farm boys in the Junior Grain Judg- ing Competition. • The members of the team are: Maurice J. Baker,. Hampton, No. 1, Durham County. Clifford G. Marshall, • Woodstock, No. 3, Oxford County. John •Wallace, St. Paul's, No. 2, Perth County. Oliver J. 'Smith, Burketon, No. 1, Duham County. Mr. E. A. Summers, Agricultural Representative for Durham County at Port Hope, is to act as eoach and will motor the boys to Regina. Mr. Summers was coach of the Durham County team which won the seed judging competition at the Guelph Winter Pair in 1931. Moreover, two of the four boys in the Junior Grain Judging Team are from Dunham County. Arrangements are being made to give the boys a couple of days' fur- ther practice in judging seed grain at the 0. A. C., Guelph, on July 18th and 19th, preparatory to their leav- ing for Regina. Record Export to G. B. "Last month Canada made `record shipment of •Tomato catsup and 'cap- ned tomato soup to Great Britain," Of a total importation of these products into Great Britain, amount- ing to some 105,689 cases, Canada supplied 177,900 cases. This repre- sents a large increase over previous months, and will assist canners in moving their warehouse stocks in 'preparation for this year's crop. IE Strong Selling Point .A. bulletin issued recently by this Department, points out that home- grown leaf lettuce contains more than Roue times the amount of iron than does the imported head lettuce, With people becoming more and more interested in natters of diet, this knowledge should help to cut down our unreasonably extensive import of head lettuce. Latest available figures show that, during 1931, close to half a million dollars worth of head let- tuce was imported via Ontario. InffiliPosonlasemllatmemftetimirmailloMMON War Against Weeds Dry weather and bright, hot ,sun-. shine are the farmers' greatest al- lies in the war against weeds, says A. H. • Martin, assistant director, Crops and Markets Branch, July and August are busy months for the farnner, but it is during these months when the weather is usually hot and dry that the ,niaxirnum damage can be done to weeds with the minimum Of effort. July plowing and early after har- vest clutivation is to be highly recom- mended. Hay fields known to be dirty should be ploughed immediately after haying, the furrows left to bake and dry out for 10 days or two weeks, then cultivated frequently as a Sum- mer fallow and seeded to Fall wheat early in September This so called dry cleaning method is very effective on Sow Thistle, Twitch Grass, Blad- der Campion and other perennial weeds. Straight Summerfallow is also very effective, although somewhat more, expensive, Late sown budkwheat followed the next year with rape or roots is a splendid method of check- ing weeds. The cleanest farms in Ontario are operated by farmers who practice a short three or four year crop rota- tion, who are particular in the use of clean, well graded seed and who prac- tice thorough and adequate cultivas tion methods. As weeds are cut, crop losses are cut, and in order that the worst weeds may prevented from spread- ing it is necessary that every occu- pant of land, rural or urban expend every effort in digging, pulling, spraying, cutting, or burning weeds before they go to seed. oma Acute indigestion in horses is the result of one or other of the fallow- ing causes: Sudden exercise after feeding; overfeeding; change of food; new hay or oats; feeding close -tex- tured foods, such as meal when not properly bulked with Cut hay. Intercropping the Orchard The central spate between trees in orchards utilized for crops should be treated under the cover crop sys- tem. Hoed crops like potatoes, strawberries, etc., are to be prefer- red to crops of grain or grass. In - "Never mind— we'll soon fix that" For 30 cents you can telephone about 100 miles by making an "any- one" call (station - to -station) after 8.30 p.m. See list of rates in front of directory. Mrs. Hendry was in great dis- tress. She had broken her spec- tacles and the prescription was at the optician's in the city. "That means I can't go to the social tomorrow night," she said. "Whatever will. I do?" "Don't worry," Tom Hendry consoled her. "I'll just 'phone the optician right now and he can have a new pair here in to- morrow's mail." In any emergency, great or small, your telephone is ready to help. Long Distance is easy to use, clear, quick and surprisingly in. expensive. iss ipW�li�litltl9 id torzce, i�0 ssea pe u sive . stances have been recorded where tall growing. intercrops, such as corm, when planted too, close to the trees, have prevented the bark, from pro perly ripening or :hardening, with the result that a large number of trees were killed by sun -scald the follow- ing winter. Jul Planting g Early July is the proper time to plant late Cabbage, and Cauliflower advises George Rush, vegetable spe- cialist, Agricultural Societies Branch. Secure Strong plants, and firm soil around roots. If soil is dry, water after planting. Good varieties for winter storing are Danish Ball Head and Green Globe Savoy. For protection against green cat- erpillar, use 1 oz, Arsenate of lead to 10 gallons of water. Dissolve and gpray as soon as insects move. Carrots and Beets may be sown be- fore July 15th for winter storing. These should be thinned to 1 and 2 inches respectively. Cultivation with. the hoe is required to conserve mois- ture and allow air circulation. Car- rots and beets sown now are more tender for' winter use, Beef Cattle Pasture Tests One of the largest single pasture improvement experiments ever under- taken in Canada is now under way in Western Ontario, under the super- vision of the Department of Chemis- try 0. A. C. and with the co -opera - ton of Canadian Industries Limited. On the 1300 acre farm of Neil Mc- Laughlin at Ailsa Craig, one of the leading beef cattle grazers in that section, a field of 100 acres has been divided in two, one half of which rel ceived an initial application of 375 lbs per acre of a 4-12-6 mixture the last week in April. It is also plan- ned to make an aplpieation of Nitro Chalk late in June. The other half of the field has been fenced off and will be left as a check. The College officials !have install- ed a weigh scale at the experiment and the 'cattle in each plot ,will be weighed each month. ft is planned to carry the work on for five years at least so that accurate average re- sults can be recorded. As nearly as possibi a similar typo end quality cat- tle will be used on both plots and they will be followed from the pas- tures to the abbattoir and records kept of the killing percentage and grading on the rail, o=rs LATE BLIGHT AND ROT OF , POTATOES (Experimental Farms Note) Late blight and tuber rot is the most widely distributed and eons' ,omically most destructive disease of the potato crop. Partly by destroy- ing the plants before the crop has time to mature and partly by rot- ting the potatoes, this disease is frequently responsible for a twenty- five per cent reduction in yield. The name late blight is used for this disease to distinguish it from the leaf disease known as early blight and due to the fungus Alter- naria solani. Early blight shows up early in the growing season as dry, brownish spots marked with several rings. Late blight appears on the leaves and stems later in the season and may be recognized in its early stages as scattered spots, very dark ,in colour, invariably becoming water soaked in appearance, These spots spread causing the destruction of the affected plants. Upon examination of the under surface of the leaves there will be seen a greyish -white mildew which forms a delicate ring surrounding the blighted area. This is the fruiting stage of the fungus and is composed of countless num- bers ,of spores. These spores fall on the top of the ground and during rainy weather they are washed into the soil where they come into con- tact with the tubers, setting up the rot so well known at digging time and later in storage. An affected tuber at the point of infection be- comes chocolate brown in colourl very soon shrinking and becoming hardened. Upon 'cutting into such tubers it will be seen that the flesh underlying the diseased areas is marked with rusty brown spats, a condition frequently extending a- round the margin and later involving the entire potato. Late blight can be successfully combatted by spraying the potatoes with Bordeaux mixture made up of 4 pounds of copper sulphate, 4 pounds of hydrated lime (highest purity) and 40 imperial gallons of water. For full particulars as to making Bordeaux write to the Do- minion Laboratory of Plant Pathol- ogy, Charlottetown. In attacking the 'late blight prob- lem one should bear in mind that thoroughness in spraying is absolute- ly essential for good results. Ad- ditional points of importance are as follows: 1. Spray before blight appears.' 2. Spray before it rains, giving the spray a short period for drying. It will not wash off. 3. 'Spray all parts of the plants above ground and maintain high pressure. r+ �k.Vii;, • WINGdi4M: An X-raymachine has been pnchased and placed in the Wingham General Hospital. The Chamber of Commerce, which has been working on ,an X-ray fund for several years,' was riesponsible for securing the much-needed equipment, The carnival, which will be held on the 18th of this Month, is in aid if this fund; sponsored by this organ- ization. The hospital, which is well equipped in every other way, was lacking this important equipment, which meant a great deal of loss in revenue, due to the feet that cases requiring an X-ray had to be taken to other hospitals.. GODERICH:—A special audit in- to the books of the treasurer of Hur- on County, dating back to ,1982, has been authorized by the warden's committee of the County Council, which convened here on Thursday. One audit has already been started by F. P. Gibbs, C.A. of Stratford, and two assistants. An audit dating back to the first of this year had just been completed when the war- den's committee met and instructed the auditors to include the year 1932. On their report will depend how far back the audit will go, Warden Bal- lantyne stated. The warden's com- mitteealso authorized High County and Provincial Constable P. E. Mc- Coy to reorganize the county police force. Some 80 constables, many of them aged and inactive, are to be weeded out and a capable man ap- pointed for each township. Equip- ment and manuals are to be issued and possibly instruction classes held at Goderich. In this way, by having local !constables investigate petty complaints in their own municipalities instead of having constables from Goderich do this work, it is antici- pated that the cost of, administration in Huron County can be greatly re- duced, WEST WiAWIANOSH: A pretty wedding was solemnized in Lucknow Presbyterian Church When Grace Eli- zabeth, daughter of Mrs. Lockhart, of London, was united in marriage to John Elwell Webster, son of Mr, and Crs. John Webster, of West Wawa - nosh. The church was decorated with ferns, peonies, delphinium and roses. The .ceremony was performed by Rev. C. H. McDonald. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother 3. A. Lockhart, of Burlington wore a gown of orchid silk net over taffeta, orchid lace gloves, muff and wide brimmed hat encircled with flowers: The bridesmaid, Miss Zylda Webster, sister of the groom, wore a gown +of yellow silk net over taffeta with trimmings of orchid. She wore a yellow hat, gloves and muff. Yvonne Smith, of Toronto, niece of the groom, was flower girl in pink frilled organdie with matching bon- net. She carried a basket 'of pink and white roses. Claude MeKay, To - rents, was .groomsman and the ush- ers were Lorne McKenzie and Wes- ley Huston. The wedding music was played by Mrs. John McGee and dur- ing the siging of the register John McGee sang "Until." Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs, Wesley Huston. Later Mr. and Mrs, Webster left on a motor trip for Detroit, Hammond and Chicago. The bride travelled in a bine suit ,with grey fur trimming, grey hat and accessories. On their return they will reside in Wingham. GODLRIOH: Bishop •Seeger and Mrs. Seager of London, are occupying the rectory of St. George's church for several weeks. . Rev. J. N. H. Mills and family will be at their Isummer cottage at Black's Ploint during July and August. WALTON: The annual • garden party of Duff's United Church was held on the church grounds on Fri- day evening under the auspices of the Women's Association. Supper was served in the basement of the church, after which a most pleasing program was presented_' by the fol, lowing artists: Mrs. Vanwyck, cloy cutionist; Miss Alexia Alexander, vocalist and instrumentalist; Miss Vanwyck, highland dancer; Harvey McGee, comedian and entertainer; Mr. Alexander, concortinist, Musical numbers were ,rendered by the Blyth Band. SEAJFORTH: A lifelong resident of the town passed away oh Satur- day evening' at the home of his daughter, 11irs. Jennie Rolph in the Person of William Adams. He was a son' of the late 'Thomas Adams' and was born in Seaforth. His wife, formerly Miss Henderson of McKil- lop, died about six months ago. Sur- viving are two daughters, Mrs. Jen.) nie Rolph, Seaforth; Mrs, Bert King, Dayton, Ohio, and three sons, Harry, Toronto, Jack Dayton, Ohio, and Fred Seaforth; also one brother, (em.* DUNGANNON: The for lowing is the result of the promotion examina- tion of the Junior Fourth class of Dungannon public school; those with a percentage below 50 failed on two er more 'subjects as well as on the total—Murray Campbell, 81; Alma Anderson 80; Donald Ross 75; Made- line Caesar 75; Dorothy Robb 74; Billie Harvey Culbert • 67; Alberta Currie 66; Irvine Eedy 65; Violet Errington 63; Richard Park 58; Al- bert Rivett 56; Ferne Alton 45; Dor- is Swan 45; Harold Finnigan 35. EXETER: The Exeter baseball team stepped into the front row last week when they defeated Lucan 10-9. For some time the score hung 9-3, when "Dairy" Boyle, 'Jr., made a sure hit which started the merry-go- round. Joe Creech did some good pitching. In the sum up of the first half of the schedule games Exeter dropped into third place, Crediton beating by one and Lucan by two. WINGHA'M: A special meeting of the Wingham Town Council was held in the Council Chamber Thursday. Com. 'Davidson was the only absen- tee, and His Worship Mayor Willis, presided. A request had been re- ceived from the Chamber of Com- merce, that the council have a by-law prepared and submitted to the rate- payers for the purpose of taking over the Arena by the town. Follow- ing a discussion by the council it was unanimously decided to have the clerk prepare a by -taw and when completed a special meeting be cal- led to complete arrangements before placing before the ratepayers. as:lrmea EXETER: Thirty-five pupils wrote entrance examinations at the local school. Nineteen of Principal (Howard's room were granted certifi- cates on their year's work. High School Principal E. J. Wethey pre- sided. o FORDWICTI: A quiet wedding was solemnized at the parsonage, Fordwilh recently when the Rev. John Button united in marriage Elsie Isabel, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. George 0. Thornton of Morris and Alvin D. Smibh, Bluevale. The at- tendants were Miss Muriel Thorns ton, Toronto, sister of the bride and Hartley Smith, Turnberry, nephew of the bridegroom. The bride look - At Railroad Crossings ed charming' gowned in rose beige crepe, with hat, shoes, gloves and purse in a lighter shade of beige and wore a -corsage bouquet of Talisman roses and fern with necklace and bracelet, the gift of the hridgraom. Th bridesmaid wore a pink and white tailored suit, with white accessories. After the ceremony the happy cou- ple left on a motor trip P to Toronto: and other points, the bride travelling in a green suit with white hat, On their return they will reside in Blue- vale. essiM.-7--sse EXETER The Salvation Army officers have changed. . Capt, and Mrs. Barrett have been transferred to rRidgetown, while Capt. Silver, Wingham, and Lieut, Prior, Toronto, will take charge of the work here. Capt. and Mrs. Barrett's many friends here will wish ethem God- speed in ,their new appointment. , e H'ENSALL: James Stewart Tapp; of Hensall and Robert Newman Has- lam, principal of Emmanuel Theolo•+ gical College, Saskatoon, Sask„ have been awarded two .of the highly priz- ed 1851. London Exhibition scholar- ships available in Canada. The schol, arships are valued at approximately £250 a year and are tenable for two and sometimes three years. Both the winners obtained their Ph. D. de- gree from McGill University during the spring convocation. Dr. Tapp obtained his early training at the University of Western Ontario where he graduated with honors in chemis- try. He went to McGill in 1930. Mlles ,SEAFORTH: A lovely wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Stewart, Nile street, Stratford, on Saturday afternoon at five o'clock when their daughter Ed- na, became the bride of Roy Butt, son ,of Mr. and Mrs. William Butt of Seaforth. Rev. Gordon Butt of Gerrie, cousin of the bridegroom, conducted the ceremony. Miss Phyl- lis Gage of Fergus played the wed- ding march from Lohengrin as the bride, given in marriage by her father, took her place. The bride wore a graceful gown of white point d'esprit and her veil of embroidered tulle was caught with clusters of or- ange blossoms. She carried a show- er bouquet of Butterfly roses and lily of the valley. The bride's atten- dants were Miss Inez Doherty as bridesmaid and her niece, little Miss Lois Pope as flower girl. Miss Do- herty was gowned in white mousse- line de sore and her hat was of yes, low mohair. Her flowers were Talis4 man roses.. The flower girl was kteumgmeaft Crop Report While recent rains have improved' crop conditions In Western Canada the moisture has come too late to. counteract drought. damage in the Southern and Central areas of the three Prairie Provinces, where the crop Will he light hi many districts.. The crops in the Northern areas gen- erally are snaking satisfactory pro- gress; Wibeat production in the Prairie Provinces this year is likely' to be well below the average, and' general raihs are needed to prevent further deterioration. In Quebec hot dry weather has had an adverse• effect on grain crops although res cent raihs have in:proved conditions, In Ontario due to unfavourable wea- ther during the latter half of June, crop prospects have changed from - generally very promising to some.. what variable er patchy although re cent showers have helped the situas Von. In the Maritime Provinces warm weather, with ample moisture,. • has improved conditions and all crops. are progressing favourably. In Brie' tish Columbia an unusually heavy, • rainfall has benefited pasturage but ' lack of sunshine has retarded crops which are two to three weeks later • than usual. Province of Ontario Fall wheat is r,pening rapidly and an early +harvest is forecasted'. The. crop, however, in many sections has suffered from dry weather and on the average is only 'fair. Oats and ' barley have also been affected by the drought and a reduced yield is indicated. Corn is showing satis- factory growth with prospects for an average crop. Pasturage, small ' fruits, and root crops have benefited' from recent rains. Tobacco plant- ing is completed but, due to adverse weather conditions growth has been retarded and acreage will be below last year's. Orchards show a fairly heavy set of fruit. frocked in white silk lace aver green silk and carried a basket of rosebuds - and baby's breath. W'allter Hart was. best man. Following the service a reception was held and in the dining room the bride's table was effective- ly done in pink and white and the as- sistants were cousins of the bride, Miss Mary Cook of St. Thomas, Miss Phyllis Gage of Fergus, Miss Ada Finch and Miss Madeline Stewart of ` Stratford. After a wedding trip by motor to Toronto and Montreal, Mr. and Mrs. Butt will •reside in Seaforth. Guests were present at the wedding from St. Thomas, Seaforth, Kippen and Fergus. Enhance the joys of your Western trip—travel via Canadian National's train de luxe—The Continental Limited. This modern magic carpet smoothly uizfolds rugged Northern Ontario before your eyes -across the Prairies—pilots you through the Canadian Rockies by the ScenicRoute over the easiest gradient and at the lowest altitude—yet keeps you with- in easy sight of the mightiest and most inspiring peaks, CANADIAN WINNIPEG) EDMONTON, JASPER ROCKY MOUNTAINS PACI FIC COAST ALASKA Leaves TORONTO Daily at i 10.40 P.M. (E.S.T.) JASPER GOLF WEEK Sept. 3rd to 9th. r -n ATIONAL —REM E f`' BER 52 Persons' were killed and 98 were injured at railroad crossings' in Ontario 1932 SPEED OVER RAILROAD CROSSINGS • MUST NEVER EXCEED 20 MILES PER HOUR. MOTOR VEHICLES BRANCH ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS Leopold Macaulay, Minister 4