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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1933-08-10, Page 6PAGE 6 NEW TF CLINTON NEWS -RECORD NO: HHAPPENJN Timely Information for the Busy Farmer "( Furnished by the Department of Agriculture ) Ventilated Trap -Nests Open trap -nests are being advo- cated in some quarters for summer Use. The sides are constructed of laths or other .similar material, ad- mitting cool air freely, and these are covered with wire screening to keep out other hens, mice and other lidis- ences. The usual trap-door is situat- ed at the front and the top is boarded over, but three sides are ventilated. O.A.C. Team Won Ontario Agricultural •College, Guelph, won premier honors in the intercollegiate grain judging com- petitions at the World's Grain Show, Scoring 4,639 points out of a possible 6,600, the O.A.C. team captured the team aggregate prize of a $200 trophy. Bruce Marshall Coleoe of South Wo'odsloe, Ont., won a schol- arship valued at'$600 for scoring the highest individual aggregate of 1,612 points. The O.A.C. team was com- posed of B. M. Cohoe, N. D. Hogg of Orono, and A. W. Archibald of. Sea - forth. In addition to first placing and scholarships, the Ontario team secured a total, of 3270 in individual cash awards. The Saskatchewan University team placed second and also took first honors in individual cash awards, the amount being $3001 Many student teams from Canadian and American colleges competedi Eleven classes of grain and small seed were included in the judging. esesensucee Many Ontario Winners At World Grain Show Early results in judging at the World's Grain Exhibition in Regina Sask., indicated that Ontario grow- ers had captured a fair share of the awards. Chief honours in red top grass went to J. N. VanLoon of Waterford, with Eber H. Snively, al- so of Waterford, in second place. LI B. Mehlenbacher of Cayuga was first in the class for Pot species, Kentucky blue, Canadian blue, etc., with Elson L. Held of Fisherville second, and nine other Tialdimand at:ewers fol, lowing in order. In Flint corn, re, sparing more than 110 days to mai Jure, first place went to W. Mt Weaver, Turnerviile, Ont., and first place in the class for small field peas, white or yellow, was won by R. S. Lee, Chatsworth, Ont. IL Fra- leigh MLA., Forest, Ontario, was second to the agricultural ministry ef Northern Ireland in the flax seed or fibre. W. Davison of Blenheim led eight Ontario growers in the soy beans, yellow or greenish colour. Ralph iVfoore and Son of Norwich took second to the B. C. winner in ntangel seed and third in the colics, tion of vegetable seed, while Ethan Barnhart and Wilmer Eberly both of Stevensville were among the winners in the Dutch Clover seed class, Cameron Edgar of Ayr took third place in mangel seed. While in- complete this list is sufficient to in- dicate the enviable showing made by Ontario growers at the big exhibi• tion. Soybeans in Kent About ten thousand acres of soy- beans are now growing in the Chat- ham district to supply the oil and meal factory now established there. Inspections of a few fields have shown the bean standing up better than most crops under the drought condition. The entire product of last year's operations of the mill was old some time agd and deliveries . are ordered up to next October. The plant was occupied for three months in manufacture 'of last year's drop into oil and meal. With four linea the acreage it is expected that a full year will be required to handle the 'coming crop. Barn Fires • The Ontario Fire Marshals' re• •cords show that more barns are de- stroyed by fire originating from spontaneoeus Combustion in hay than from any other cause except lightning in unrodded barns. Harvest weather conditions in 1932 were so dangerous that more barn fires than ever were expected Instead there were 278 fewer barite burned in Ontario and a decrease of 17 per cent. in the number of fires known to be caused by spontandous combustion. Credit for this is giv,en to the more general use of salt. The ade, quate useof salt is the most certain way of retarding and preventing 4spontaneous ignition fires, ti Potato Growers Advised Not to Sell Too Cheaply Growers would be well advised to refuse to accept less than $1.60 to $1,75 per bag at the farm for good - quality potatoes, says C. W, Bauer, Secretary of the Ontario Growers' Markets Council. Many growers who are familiar with crop and market conditions are refusing to accept less than $2 per bag, realising that with the short erop this price will be eas- ily obtained before the late crop is ready to be harvested. Even with the increase in price, the net returns per acre of potatoee will be considerably below that of a year ago. From information obtainable from other potato -producing districts the Dominion the 1933 crop will be considerably below that of the last several years, while reports from the United States indicate a drop of over 60,000,900 bushels from last year. The unscrupulous trucker travels miles dailyfromgrower t o grower r bearing down on the price, and usu, ally is successful in finding some grower who is not up to date with market conditions and possibly strikes a bargain away below market values. He then is in a position to undersell his competitors, resulting in a general market weakening not at all in keeping with the law of supply and demand. Naturally the grower suffers. Recent estimates received from reliable sources place the early po- tato crop at no more than 50 per cent. of a normal crop. Prices to the trade on the whole- sale market recently were $1.75 to $2.25 per bag, according to grade and quality, while other sources were quoting $1.35 to $1.60 for the same quality, delivered to Toronto. Horticultural Notes Hardy Phlox is best transplanted in late August. They should be di• vided about every third year. When dividing clumps the eentre should be discarded and the outside pieces re, planted in good soil. Good varieties are Elizabeth Campbell, Le Mandi, Frau Anton Buchner and Baron von Dedem. The Autumn Crocus, Colchicum autumnale is an interesting bulb planted in late summer, and blooms in early October with pale lavender flowers; the leaves grow in spring. This is the proper time to trans- plant the Madonna Lily, Lilium can- didum. They should be placed about five inches deep, and given good drainage by setting bulbs on a Iayer of coarse sand. 4eoe::=i Death of Prof. Millen Professor F. Erie Millen, head of the Aprieulture Department at the Ontario Agricultural College, died after an illness of only a few days. He had undergone a serious opera- tion and failed to rally. !Since 1919, when he took up his duties at Guelph, the late Professotl Millen had been head of the Depart, ment of Agriculture. He was a geed- nate of the College, receiving his degree in 1918. A native of Kent, England, the deceased was in his fifty-first year. He was Provincial Apiarist and secretary of the Ontario Beekeepers' Association, The late Professor was recognized as one of the outstanding' apiarists in North America and a widely known authority on the subject of beekeep- ing and honey production. He was very popular with the many bee- keepers of Ontario. selomcgo Weekly Crops Report Although fortunately relieved by recent rains, the continued drought over this greater part sof Ontario during the months of June and ruly did inestimable injury to all classes of crops. Pastures and root crops were the greatest sufferers, although spring grains are very s hort and the yield will be light. Nevertheless, judging py the spring grain already, harpested, the sample will be good. Fids wheat is reported as an excel- lent erop in many cases and yields of 35 to 40 bushels per acre appear common. As the result of lack of and an d shortage of other succu- lent feed, milk yields have been low. The tobacco -growing districts of the southern counties have suffered and the flue -cured yield ,will not be much more than 50 per cent of last year's crop. Apple orchards generally and in good conditions, but the fruit is likely to be smaller than usual in size when reaching maturity, . CROP REPORT OF, I NI T. FST SEA/FORTH: Mr. and Mrs. Frank r B. Clement, ,Chapleau, •Ont,, announce the engagement of their. daughter, T}MRS., A$7GU'ST 10, 1933 ' TO 13elow will be found a brief sync sis of telegraphic reports' receive at the Head Office of the Bank Montreal from its Branch. T Branch Managers have complete an intimate knowledge of each lac situation and are in close touch wi crop conditions ill all seetions of tI districts mentioned, General. While the outlook in Alberta is slightly improved. by recent• rains, heat .and continued' drought have icaused further deterioration in Sas, katchewan and Manitoba where crops are maturing too rapidly, Bair to good yields are indicated in North- ern areas of Alberta and Manitoba and in Northeasterlt Saskatchewan. Other areas generally are poor with total failure and feed shortage in- dicated in many districts. Ravage by grassohppers continues over Southern areas. In Quebec rain which had been so badly needed of late fell during the past week with beneficial effect in many parts of the Province. In Ontario the con- tinued drought is taking a serious toll of crops generally and is causing some concern in many parts of the Province. Recent rains have beers beneficial in the Ottawa valley and in certain Northern sections, In the Maritimerr Provinces es with growing conditions good crops continue to progress satisfactorily, although rain is now needed. In British Columbia weather conditions have been favour- able but rain would now be beneficial in some districts. Details follow: Helen Elizabeth, to Mr, John Craig= Archibald, New York, son of Mr. of and Mrs. William R. Archibald; Sea. Th forth, Ont., the marriage to take (3'Place .in Toronto the middle of Au - al gust,. tit e Prairie Provinces • Alberta Northeastern Area: Wheat crop on sutnmetfailow is average but stubble wheat and coarse grains are poor. Alberta, Southeastern Area— Crops generally are poor and in some districts will return seed only. Al- berta, Western Area—Crops in the Northern districts are fair to good. With the exception of those on irri- gated land they are poor in the South where feed shortage is immin- ent, Frost damage is heavy in a few districts. Sugar beets continue favourable. Saskatchewan, Northern Area: Crops are doing fairly well in Eastern districts but reports from the Central and Western areas are unsatisfactory and indicate that a serious feed situation is developing, Saskatchewan, Southern Area: Yields of all grains will be poor except in Isolated sections and farmers are cutting crops for feed in many dis- tricts. North of the C.P.R. main lino from Moose Jaw East conditions are fair to good. Manitoba—Due to premature ripening harvesting has commenced early. While some fair to good yields are indicated particu- larly in Northern districts, most of the crops over Southern and Central areas are poor. Coarse grains are generally light and in many instances are being cut for feed. Province of Quebec Haying is nearly completed and the yield is below average. Oats are spotty promising a good crop in some sections and much below aver- age in others. Indications point to an average yield of other cereals. Corn has improved and an average crop is expected. Prospects. point to an average yield of potatoes and oth- er roots. Pasturage is fair to poor. Province of Ontario Threshing of Fall wheat is well advanced. The cutting of a short crop of Spring wheat has commenced and barley and oats cutting is gen, eral with threshing under way in some .districts. Burley tobacco is spotty and badly burnt and indica- tions are that the yield will be 40 per cent to 50 per cent of last years. Flue tobacco is more satisfactory. Corn is generally satisfactory and al average crop is expected. Recent rains have helped root erops in some sections of Eastern Ontario but the growth in other districts is back, ward: Pasturage is badly burnt in many districts and lack of proper feed is affecting the milk flow ad- versely. Tree fruits are fairly sat- isfactory;.. Maritime Provinces Cereals are coming along well and an average crop is expected. Pota- toes and other root crops promise an average yield. Apples are sizing well. Pasturage is average, • Province of British Columbia Timothy and second alfalfa are be; ing cut and harvesting of a ,below, average crop of hay is nearly com- pleted. Grain and roots continue to make satisfactory growth, Tree fruits generally are in good condition and presentestimated yields are ea, pies 80 per cent., pears, 95 per cent., plums and prunes, 70 per cent., pea- ekes, 75 per cent., apricots, 50 per cent.. The cherry crop was disap- pointings the yield being 60 per cent of average. There is ample= feed ,on the ranges. and waterfor irrigation is plentiful. DUNIGANNON: W. A. Culbert, con. 5, Ashfield, has established a re- cord for good oats which were re• cently threshed on .his own farm. They tested 45 pounds to the bushel by actual weight. For this year of light crops this is considered extra good. His barley tested 55 pounds to the bushel, which also is good. Thr_ oats are the "Early Alaska," itnd have been grown by him for the se- cond year- Mr. Culbert is a firm believer in the use of commercial fertilizer which was used both this year and the year previous on the land Which had the fine crop of mats. He recently threshed 1000 bus, of wheat for himself. Wheat was threshed on Tuesday on the farm of Robert Davidson, the estimated yield of which was 40 bus. per acre. 'ABN s MONSTER 0 F AIR SHOWT AT ENGLISH AIR PAGEANT Here is the largest flying boat built in England to be shown at the Hendon air pageant. This monster„ intended as a general reconnaistance machine, long range bomber and topedo carrier, h as a crew of ten.. Six motors develop 6,000 h.p. I GODERIC H: A pretty 'lawn wed- ding ding took placeat the hone of Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Sewell, Colborne Township, when their eldest daugh, ter, Ethel Grace, was married to Melvin Cranston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cranston. Rev. M. C, Parr, a former pastor, now of Hyatt Avenue United Church, London, was the officiating clergyman. Miss Ethel Ogram of Linwood played. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was charming in her wedding gown of white satin and lace and veil with wreath of orange blossoms. She carried Joanna Hill roses and wore the gift of the groom, an aquamarine pendant. She was attended by her sisters, Miss Cenetta Jewell and Miss Effie Jewell, prettily attired in pink and blue net respectively, with hats to match and corsage bouquet of sweet peas. Little Florence Isobel Jewell, niece of the bride, was flow- er girl in a drss of pink organdie and carried a basket of flowers, The groom was attended by Mr. Herbert Cranston of Goderich, and Mr. Doug- Ias McNeil of Goderich township. During the signing of the register, Mrs. Eimer Cranston of London sang. Mrs. Jewell, mother of the bride, wore black georgette and lace with shoulder bouquet of roses. Mrs, Cranston, mother of the groom, chose sand georgette with corsage of roses. After the buffett luncheon, which was served on the lawn, Mr, and Mrs. Cranston left by motor for Muskoka, On their return they will reside in Goderich. erteEIVSexe 'GORRTE: The fourth reunion of the Douglas clan was held Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G:rdon Brown, sixth concession of Howick, when fifty guests registered and en- joyed a splendid program. During the business period the retiring pre. sident, W. F. Douglas, of Fordwich, gave a s hurt address. The officers for the coming year are: Pres„ An- drew McKenzie; vice-pres., William Campbell; sec., Miss Maud Harding; managing comm., W. Douglas, Mrs, McKenzie, Miss Mary Douglas; sports comm,, Miss .Annie Douglas, Gordon Brown, W. F. Douglas of Granton. Both dinner and supper were served on the spacious lawns of the beautiful farm home. Guests were present from Stratford, Gran- ton, Elora, Salem, Toronto, Harrison, Moose Jaw, Mt. Bridges, Orange Hill, k'ordwich and Gorrie. The re- union will be held in Granton in 1934. OexaliMmeto SEAFORTH: Emmanuel College, Toronto, was the scene of a quiet wed.; ding on Saturday, when Blanche, daughteg of •Mr. and Mrs. George W. ACCIDENTS AND COMPENSATIONS The month of July shows the high. est number of accidents reported to The 'Workman's Compensation Board for any month this year, there being 8,208, as compared with 3,189 during June, and 3,313 during July a year ago. The fatal cases numbered 23, as against 11 in June, and 19 last July. In commenting on these figures, R. B. Morley, General Manager of the Industrial • Accident Prevention As- sociations, said that the increase in Accidents was a furthur indication of an improvement in payrolls as the re- cords of the Associations already show an increased number of workers and increased hours worked in May and June. The benefits awarded in July amounted to $308,116.97, of whine $262,607.05 was for compensation and $43,509.92 for medical aid. . • �. Wheatley, Seaforth, was united in marriage to Rev. Charles W. Leslie, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Les lie. The ceremonyn, was eo ducted •by Rev. Prof. K. H. Coes- land, M.A. The bride who was given in marriage by her father, looked lovely in her wedding gown of pale blue silk net with pink sash. The bodice was finely tucked and the skirt was of tiny pleated frills. She wore a small blue hat and pink lace mittens, and carried butterfly roses and lily -of -the -valley. Miss Elva Wheatley, sister of the bride, who played the wedding music, was be,, comingly gowned in yellow chiffon with brown accessories and a large yellow mohair hat. She wore a corsage of Talisman roses and lily of -.the -valley. During the signing of the register Jack Ileal sang. Fol- lowing the ceremony a reception was held at Gray Gables, Avenue Road, Toronto. Later Mr. and Mrs. Leslie left on a motor trip to Montreal and Quebec, the bride travelling in a smart frock ofran C e grey ey ere e P with hat and accessories in matching shades. WINGHAM: The home of Mre and Mrs. George Spotton, Wingham, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday afternoon, August fifth at five o'clock, when their only daughter, GIenna Lindsay, became the bride of Theodore C. Raum, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Raum, Toronto. Rev. L. H. Currie, pastor of the United Church, performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, looked lovely in a fitted frock of Chalk white silk chiffon, with a little French cap, fashioned with pink vel- vet flowers, and white satin slipi pers. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and lily of the valley. The • ceremony .,vas performed in the drawing room, before an arch of . flowers in pink and white. Miss Babe b Hayes, of Seaforth, was brides- maid, wearing a gown of white silk organdy, -with ruffled cape and pic- ture hat and carried a bouquet of ' crimson roses. Eugene Scherrie of ' Forest Hill Village, 'was best man. Following the ceremony the guests, numbering about twenty-five, par- took of a wedding dinner, served at the Hotel Brunswick, Wingham, where the decorations were also in pink and white. Mr, and Mrs. Ramis Ieft by motor for Buffalo and other cities, the bride traveling in a black satin costume redingote style, with small black hat and accessories to • harmonize. 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