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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1933-09-14, Page 7PAGE 6 THE CLIlVTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., SEPT. 14, 1933' NEV 9 AND Timely Information for the Busy Farmer '( Furnished by the ,Department of Agriculture ) 1- 1'he new "Domestic" grade of pears is defined' in the Order -in - Council as "pears which are hand - packed, sound and not less than 90 per cent free from worm holes, but may be slightly affected with scab and other minor defects, no culls and properly packed." Minimum Car Weights Canadian Railways have recently lowered the minimum car weight from 80,000 to 50,000 lbs. for dry beans in bags, canned goods and pow- dered milk products. The reduction will be of benefit in promoting in- creased exports in these lines. •Ozz Dressed Poultry The demand for dressed poultry, according to T. A Benson Dominion Poultry Branch, has been a little more active during the past week, and while storage holdings are still somewhat heavy, the market holds fairly firm. Heavy fowl are scarce, as receipts in this class of poultry are less, probably owing to the bet- ter outlook for egg prices. Higher Turnip Prices Owing to exceptionally dry wea- ther, according to J. H. Purvis, gen, eral manager, Blackwater Turnip Growers' Association, the turnip crop made an indifferent start. The crop is, on the average, about thirty days later than it would bet under normal conditions. He said that inspection of early sown turnips gives no indication of watercore or worm injury and, with sixty days of growing weather still available, fifty per cent of a normal yield may be expected. He estimates that prices for turnips will be higher owing to short feed and grain yields, and lowered vegetable production, with a probable maximum of twen- ty-five cents a bushel to the grow- er. ckenel Ontario Bean Crop Prospects throughout the Ontario bean belt, according to Ontario Mar- keting Board advices, indicate a short crop. Kent and Elgin counties, repre, senting over eighty percent. of the bean acreage, were particularly hard hit by dry weather. Conditions in Huron County, however, have been more favorable. Some crops have benefited by recent rains, but these are throwing the beans into second growth. This condition will render the crop late in maturing, and open great danger from frost. The car- rying over of beans from the 1932 crop is less than that of a year ago, and July has been the best month in the bean business since March. with a cloth or others means to pre, vent fading or evaporation. In mar- keting, or. at any other ,time, eggs Shemin not be placed near kerosene, Inions, fish or other''etrong smelling substances, because the eggs readily absorb odours. a> -o. The Bumble Flower -Beetle on Fruit At the present time a considerable number of inquiries are being receiv- ed from fruit growers about a beetle the Bumble Flower-1Beetle—+which is attacking ripening fruit. This in- sect is a yellow-brown beetle, one, half inch or more in length, with its wing covers sprinkled all over with shall irregular black spots. In late summer it is found every year, in greater or less numbers, feeding •on the pollen of flowers, on ripe fruit— peaches, pears, grapes and apples -- and also on corm, but it is rarely res- ponsible for serious damage. In fact declared W. A. Ross, Dominion En- tomologist at Vineland, we have nev- er seen the insect cause commercial injury in Ontario, and consequently we have never had occasion to advise the adoption of any control measures. Eggs for market should never be exposed to direct sunlight, rain, or to extreme heat. It is a good plan always to keep the eggs covered Richest Farm Manure Poultry manure is undoubtedly the richest produced 'an the farm. Poul- try. manure, however, ferments very quickly, losing if left exposed, a large proportion o fits nitrogen as am- monia. This fact emphasizes the de, sirability of systematically and fre- quently cleaning :off the boards be- neath the roosts, a plan that also conduces to the general good health and thrift of the fowl. In summer the manure, previously mixed with loam to destroy stickines and facil- itate distribution, may be applied di- rectly to the land and worked with the surface soil—its best preserva- tive. In winter (and on other sea- sons when the manure cannot be us- ed directly) it should be mixed with a fair proportion of loam, dried peat, muck sawdust, together with a little land plaster or superphosphate to fix the nitrogen. It should then be packed tightly in barrels or boxes and stored protected from rain until re- quired in the spring. Lime and wood ashes should not be used for this purpose as they set free nitro- gen. Poultry manure being essen- tially nitrogenous is particularly val-/ uable iicr garden and leafy crops gen- erally, and the majority of poultry keepers will nd doubt do well to re- serve it for this use. However, if the amount available permits, it can be profitably employed for the cereals, grasses, roots and corn. Cer=rL S HAP PENIN to 1933 inclusive. Some wonderful wheat sheaves were entered from Western Ontario and the barley class had some remarlcable, samples from Eastern Ontario, In -fact with the - exception of a few entries from new exhibitors, quality prevailed through, out. Field Crop Classes A greater number of entries than in 1932 was received in the Field Crop Competition Glass at the C.N. E. and the quality of some of the classes was particularly outstanding. 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Eastern daelpb Street Freston, Ont. teelf t 1„pets itaited Factories also at Monuest & Toronto Acorn Barn Ventilators Prevent spon- 11 taneous combus- tion. Base, 20 in.; Drum, 16 in.; Height, 4 ft. 5 in.—only $5.00. Preston Go atomized Tanks Wn e for pr cgs. S Drum's Spark Arrester For your house chim- ney. Pre- vents roof fires. Price $3.50. Slocum's Fire Soffocator. For putting out rues when they are beginning. Pricer $5.00. t. PRESTON Barn Door Hardware We can save you . a;o money on your ti barn door bard- ' true. Write for prices. IIsillll , at„��si1i�ti Ilt4ra �il'�. rrr..wr riw las Preston Steel Clod Barna Built with rugged steel trusses or plank trusses. Roofed and sided with fire- proof steel. Write for "Book About Barns". c- lr-tea The Racket of Robber Bees Although honey stealing by bees is likely to be most troublesome in late summer, the 'bee -keeper has to keep in mind that robber bees may start their racket at any time. In warm weather when there is little or no honey to be got from the flowers the bees will easily yield to any temptation to obtain it anyhow. Af- ter more 'or less fighting they will overpower any very weak colonies, and carry the honey to their own hives. Old robber ,bees have a shiny appearance, the hair having become worn off with entering so many dif- ferent hives. No colony should be allowed to grow weak, says the Do- minion Apiarist, and no honey or syrup should be exposed in the a- piary. Weekly Crop Report Most livestock is reported some- what en the thin side awing to gen, eral shortage of pasture. Straw will be at a premium this winter says a report from North Simcoe. In Wat- erloo extremely dry weather has practically ruined the turnip crop and turnip aphids are also doing da- mage. Local canning factories in Brant are buying tomatoes on grade for the first time and this appears very satisfactory. The planting of fall wheat has been held up by lack of rain in most districts. Lincoln County reports a tremendous wast- age of peaches from brown rot. Corn in Middlesex is ripening rather pre- maturely on account of dry weather and some fields have borer infesta- tion. The apples crop looks promis- ing in Prince Edward. Acreage of fall wheat, there as in other districts will be greatly increased over last year . Optimistic reports come from Dundas County where livestock eon, ditions have improved with recent rains to freshen the pastures, where good yields of various grain crops have been obtained and where apples are very promising Rains have also helped late potatoes, new seeding, corn, buckwheat and pastures in Leeds County. Completion of the initial T. B. test in Leeds showed 3.92 per cent. of reactors a figure considered extremely low for an in- itial test. A very large acreage of fall wheat will be sown in Lennox and Addington, A report of Temi$- ]canoing states that this has been one of the finest seasons in a number of years for carrying on farm opera- tions. Potatoes will be a very fair crop there and a considerable quan- tity of fall wheat has been sown. CROP REPORT General Of INTEREST Selecting Vegetables for School Fairs and Exhibitions (Experiniental Farms Note) All vegetables to be exhibited should be perfectly fresh, clean, uni form in size • and colour, free from blemishes of any kind and correctly named. Bean's: Pods of string beans should .be tender' and brittle. Stringless varieties aro preferred. Shell beans must be mature and plump. Beets: The flesh should be fine grained, tender and of a dark red colour free from white -lines. Tops should be #ine and compact and the beets not ever three inches in diam- eter. Cabbage: Heads are best exhibit- ed with a few outer leaves left on and the stem out short. They should be round, flat or pointed according to variety, firm and of good weight. Carrots: Roots shouid be free from greening at the crown, straight, smooth, free from side roots, med- ium in size and of fine texture. The core should be small. Cauliflower: Heads must be pure white in colour, dense and free from leaves or open spaces in the centres. Celery: Heads must be large with long, firm, thick stalks free from sponginess or stringiness. Cucumbers: Fruits should be long, straight, smooth, tender, dark green in colour, with little seed develop, ment. Corn: Ears should be of medium size, well filled out to the end, the kernels well developed and in the milk stage. Onions: Bulbs must be well ma- tured, dry, firm in texture, of good weight and have a well ripened neck with the top removed. They should not be peeled but'have the dry out- er skin left on. Parsnips: Roots should be broad at the crown gradually tapering to the tip. They should be straight, smooth, free from side roots and firm in texture. Potatoes: Tubers should have form and colour typical of the variety. A medium-sized tuber is preferred to a large one. Freedom from disease is extremely important. Pumpkin: Fruit should be large closely ribbed, smooth, heavy and mature. Sugar pumpkins are small Grain cutting is nearing comple- tion in the Prairie Provinces and threshing is well advanced. The quality of the crop marketed to date has been high. Private estimates place the Prairie wheat yield at ap- proximately 270,000,000 bushels. Re- cent rains while delaying harvesting operations have improved pasturage and late feed crops. In. Quebec the cereal crop is proving about average except in the case of oats which are heavy in some districts and under average in others. In Ontario thresh- ing has been well advanced under favourable conditions. Barley is of good quality and shows a fair yield, and a short oat crop of fair quality is indicated. Fruit crops are pro- gressing satisfactorily. In the Mari- time Provinces grain yields are showing somewhat under average. Potatoes promise an average crop and the apple crop outlook is excel- lent. In British Columbia the third crop of alfalfa is making good pro- gress. Threshing of grains is now general although delayed by rain in in some districts. Province of Ontario Corn is ripening rapidly. Root crops have been adversely affected by insufficient moisture and pota- toes, turnips and mangers will be a light crop. Pastures are badly parched in some sectidns. Harvest- ing of tobacco is under way but due to lack of moisture some plants have suffered from rim fire, which may affect the yield. A fair peach crop has been marketed and while, due to dry weather, some dropping of apples has 'occurred, indications con, tinue good for an average yield; Fall ploughing is general. MEAN Fond Mather (on liner): I 'don't like the captain of this ship at all. I made the simple request just now that he should let Donald have a turn at the wheel and he was posi- tively snappy about it. TO FAflM.E-RS in size and best exhibited in a sep, arate section. Winter Squash: Fruit should' be large, heavy and firm in texture with thick, deep flesh. Tomatoes: Fruit should be of medium, size, smooth, firm, evenly coloured, free from cracks or other defects. Stems should be left on but cut short. ' Swede Turnips: Roots should be typical of the variety and smooth. If for export they should be from 4 to 5 inches in diameter and for home consumption from 5 to 6 inches. Vegetable Marrow: Fruit should be medium in size, oblong, fresh and tender. - The rind should be soft e- nough to admit the thumb nail with slight pressure.' -anniversary. The preacher for the day was a resident of Gorrie some 40 years ago, Rev. John Cobourn of Toronto, who is secretary of the Evangelical Board of the Unitee Church. At the morning service the speaker mentioned his boyhood days spent here, in the parsonage as he was a son of Rev. Mr. Coboun who preached in the same church. BACK TO SCHOOL Out from the corners where they've lain, In dim and dusty attic nooks, Reluctant bands bring slowly forth Despised and tattered lesson books; The great day dawns; the old bell rings Across the fields its challenge gay In little, laughing, bright -clad groups The children schoolward wend their way. Strange how a schoolboy's dearest goal Is that of being "through with school," He sees his fondest dreams fullilled When he can lose its galling rule; Strange that we never realise How swiftly Youth's gay years are flown How these long schooldays we des- pise May be the best we'll ever own. Through sehool!- -perhaps we're nev- er through; Life in itself—a teacher just— Keeps schooling us, through all our years, In ways of toil, and truth and trust. Sometimes we pass; sometimes we fail; Yet never can our lessons cease Until we win through solving all, A scholarship of endless peace. Molly Bevan, SECOND SERIES BACON LITTER COMPETITION 1933 The Ontario Live Stock Branch has recently announced a second series. Bacon Litter Competition for sows farrowing between September lst and October 31st, 1033. Any farmer wishing to enter should send his entry to R. W. Wade, Ontario Live Stock Branch, Perlia, ment Buildings, Toronto, within four- teen days of the date of farrowing of the litter. The awards will be based on the age, weight, quality and uniformity of the litter and in order to qualify there must be nine pigs in the litter raised to marketing age and at least 30 per cent of these must grade as select bacon. There is no expense in connection with en- tering the competition. The Federal and Provincial Live Stock Branches provide $200.00 in prize money which is divided as fol- lows: 1st., 00.00; 2nd, $19.00; 3rd, 318.; 4th, $17.00; 5th, 316.00; 6th, 315.00; 7th, 315.00; 8th, 314.00; 9th, 318.00; 10th, 312,00; llth, 311.00; 12th, 310.; 13th, 310.00; 14th, $10,00. Huron County breeders have clone remarkably well in this competition in the past and there should he a good entry from the County in this contest, For further information and entry forms, apply to the Ontario Dept. of Agriculture, Clinton, Ont. CONGRESS TO BE AT GODERICH Catholic Clergy and Laymen to Gather September 19 Bishop Kidd to Attend The 21st Eucharistic Congress of the Diocese of London will be held in St. Peter's Church, Goderich, on Tuesday, September 19. This will be the occasion of an august gather- ing of the dignitaries of the Church in this diocese, including Bishop Kidd and most of the clergy, as well as many of the Iaymen. At 10 a.m. pontifical mass will be observed out of doors, to be follow- ed by the procession of the blessed sacrament, which will proceed from the church along a route to the resi- denee and' beautiful grounds of Judge Costello for the service of benedic, tion. The service of adoration will continue in the church throughout the day. Achit ren sser vice will be held at 3 o'clock and the congress will conclude with solemn benedic- tion at 7.30 in the evening. This will be the first occasion of the holding of this congress in Gode- rich and St. Peter's congregation are making suitable preparations for the event. , NEWS OF HAPPENINGS IN THE COUNTY AND DISTRICT ecaelleMert 'SEAFOR21II: J. R. Scott, •of Sea - forth, has received word of the death of his son-in-law, James Burn. Rus- sell, which occurred suddenly and un- expectedly at his home in Peoria, on Saturday, when he dropped dead while engaged in •cutting a lawn. Mr. Russell, who was a comparative- ly young man, held a responsible pos- ition in connection with the Peoria Insurance Co. He was married ten years ago to Edith Harriet Scott of Seaforth, who survives him along with three daughters. The remainr are being brought to Seaforth for in- terment. SEAFORTH: Following a heart illness of Seven months, James Fred- erick Welsh, a highly esteemed and lifelong resident of Seaforth, died at his late residence on North Main street. The deceased was a son of the late John and Catherine Welsh and was born in Seaforth 60 years ago. After attending the public school and the collegiate institute lie was engaged for some years in the pump manufacturing business with his father, and for 21 years filled the offices of bailiff and coun- ty constable, Mr, Welsh was a member of the L.O.L. and L.O.B.A, fraternal societies and also of the Northside United Church, Thirty- five years ago he was united in mar- riage to Miss Bertha McDairmid, of Seaforth, who survives, along with an adopted son. He is also survived by one brother, Hugh Welsh, of Hamilton. The funeral was held from his late home on Saturday af- ternoon, interment in Maitlandbank Cemetery. Members of the L. O. L. acted as pallbearers. e a ao SEAFORTH: Announcement is made by Principal G. A. Ballantyne, of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute, that the two ,$25.00 prizes for schol- arship in the Upper School have been awarded this year to Thomas A. McQuid and Betty; Malcolm. Tho., mas McQuaid is the son of Joseph A. McQuaid, McKillop township. He obtained one first, five seconds and one third. Betty Malcolm, girl's prize winner, is the daughter of Rev. Charles A. Malcolm and Mrs. Malcolm. Miss Malcolm obtained five firsts, one second and one credit. enzegerma. BRUSSELS: The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dark, Brussels, was the scene of a pretty wedding, when their daughter, .Lillian Rebecca, be- came the bride of Thomas L. Crook - shanks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crookshanks, of Stratford. The cere mony was performed by Rev. E. J. Roulston of Bridgetown. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's -parents, about 70 immediate relatives being present. Later the bride and groom left on a motor trip, the bride wearing a blue swagger suit. On their return they will reside at 149 Caledonia street, Stratford., Cam BLYTH: It was with deep regret that citizens learned on Saturday that Mrs. Robert B. McGowan had suf- fered a stroke of paraysis. She, with her husband, were eating breakfast together when she complained of feel- ing dizzy and dropped to the floor. She never regained consciousness, and passed away at 5.30 p.m. She had been unusually well this summer, which made her death such a shock to her friends and neighbors. The deceased, whose maiden name was Nettie Shipley, lived near Ildertor before her marriage. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Church and was active in its organ- izations. Before retiring to live in town they were engaged in farming con Con. 3, East W awanosh, on the farm now owned by Leslie Johnston. Her husband, R. B. McGowan, sur, vives. jFuneral servii2es were held Monday with interment in Union cemetery. BLYTH: Sacrament of the Lord's Supper wits administered in Queen Street United Church or Sunday morning to a splendid congregation. Anniversary services will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 10.30 and 7.30. Rev. R. J. McCormick, Hamiltotn, a former pastor, will be the speaker. Special music in being prepared. C=aBC-'� child was removed to'the••hoine`• of ' his sister Mrs. 0.. Blanshard. The motorist hailed from Londesb.oro.' ' ft ;' EXETER: The skyline to the west in the Hay swamp le again cleared,: the worst of the fire, which ran over several hundred acres, having been checked. The recent rains and the continuous efforts of the farmers. fn the vicinity got it under control: EXETER: The enrolornent of the Exeter High •School is far in excess of Inst year. Some of the classes have fifty pupils. The seating cap- acity' is taxed to the limit. There is ' a larger number of outsiders attend- ing this season. EXETER: Jimmie, the five-year- old son of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. V. Cann, was knocked down by a passing mot- orist on Saturday night. The child darted out directly in the path of the car, giving the motoist no chance of missing him. As soon as he was struck the car was brought to a stop, the driver got out and hurried back to the scene of the accident. Dr. Dunlop was called and it was found a slight concussion had resulted. The a0as1a GORRIE: On Sunday last the Gerrie United 'Church ceelbrated its BOY IS BITTEN IN 'BYE BY DOG AT 'STRATFOR ± ' Bitten by a dog which he was- petting, aspetting, 4 -year-old Donald Fryer, -of Stratford, is in hospital suffering from a severe wound on his forehead' and ane eye, which required sixteen• stitches to mend. His condition is not considered'-' critical and hopes are held that he• may keep the t sight of his'injured- eye. The dog had not at time of writing been found. COALS FOR NEWCASTLE” When you delve too deeply into - railway }sistory you find that the idea of "carrying coals to Newcastle" ' is not the height of ridiculousness that it seems to be. True, the coals used by most Englishmen came from Newcastle by boat. But they had first to be taken to Newcastle. First they were taken there from the pits by means of waggonway over which- - horses drew their load. Later flat rails helped the horses. Then came thinner rails and locomotives and ' thereby hangs the tale of the birth - of railways as we know them today. SOME FALL FAIR.D:ATES" Ailsa Craig—Sept. 21, 22. Atwood—Sept. 22, 28. ' Bayfield—Sept. 27, 28. Brussels—Sept. 28, 29. Chesley—•'Sept. 19, 20. Dungannon—Oct. 5, 6. Exeter—Sept. 19, 20. Goderich—Sept. 19, 20. ' Gorrie—Oct. 7. Kirkton—Oct. 3, 4. Listowel—Sept. 20, 21. London (West. Fair)—Sept. 11, 1f1.' Lueknow—Sept. 28, 29. Mildmay—Sept. 19, 20. Milverton—Sept. 14, 15. Mitchell—Sept. 26, 27. New Hamburg—Sept. 15, 16. ' Palmerston—Sept. 22, 23. Parkhill—Sept. 29. Ripley Sept. 26, 27. Seaforth--Sept. 21, 22. Stratford—Sept. 18, 20. Wingham--Act. 10, 11. Zurich—Sept. 25, 26. OAN CO UN i : • !1IIIIIOIq(14ii 110" ee ill we t • k ., 5250 for the red but Young Tom Wilson had a string of cattle at the fair. A buyer took a fancy to the red bull, but Tom was afraid to take the responsibility. "Why not telephone your father?" the buyer suggested, and in a few moments Tom was speaking with his father at the farm. "Will we take $250? You bet!" the old man decided, and thanked his stars again for the convenience and value of the Long Distance tele- phone. }1?" _ a Y/ For 30 cental. you can telephone about 100 miles by making an "ana..- one" call (station - to -station) after 0.30 p.m. See list of rates. in front ofdirectory. ia� lsltrTi° llgULlc>1 ,Ly is mml=no�rsnose ►eset �.