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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1937-04-15, Page 6PAGE 6 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THiURS., APRIL 15, 1937'. NEMS AND HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST TO FARMERS Time j Information for the usj Farmer (Furnished by the Department of Agriculture) Quantity of Feed For a Hen The question is frequently asked as to the amount of feed a hen will eat in a year. Those who are in a position, to know claim that with mash and whole • grain combined a hen will eat from 80 to 90 pounds. On the basis of wheat at $1.20 per bushel the cost would be $1.80, and at present prices of feed it will cost around that figure to feed a hen through the year. On this basis she would have to produce nine dozen twenty -cent eggs in order to pay for her feed alone. However, in many flocks average production is crowd- ing twice this amount, which allows for a margin of profit after raising the pullet and allowing for overhead and labour. The British Market According to the terms of the new Canada -United Kingdom trade pact, recently made public by Hon. Chas. Dunning, Minister of Finance, when the 1937 budget was presented to the House of Commons, Canadian farm- ers will continue to have free entry to the British markets for bacon, hams, cattlebeef and dairy products. The quota on bacon remains at 280,- 000,000 80;000,000 pounds per annum, which gives bacon hog producers ample scope to expand their business. Can- adians are safeguarded in exports of cattle and meat up to 50,000 head of cattle per annum, and the value is enhanced by the one and one-half cents per pound duty on foreign chil- led beef imposed by,the United King- dom last December. No change was made in the 1932 agreement regard- ing dairy products which were ac- corded free entry. While the United Kingdom was at liberty to apply pre- ferential control against Canadian dairy products at the termination of the previous agreement, no action has been taken. 46,01.4.141444.,..4.14441.444 New Types of Soybeans A new variety of soy -beans, pro- duced by the Division of Forage PIants, Experimental Farms Branch, will be 'distributed for the first time this coming spring. The new variety has been named "Kabott" and was obtained as the result of several years selection within a nixed lot of seed which originally came from Man- churia. • The new variety has been tested on a number of the Dominion Experi- mental Farms and was found to be about 10 days earlier .in maturity than the Canadian Mandarin variety. At the Lennoxville Experimental Sta- tion, in 1936 the new variety created such a favourable impression that re• quests for•seed have already been re- ceived from a number of farmers in the vicinity. Kabott is a yellow -seed- ed variety capable of producing good yields of fodder or seed. Only a limited quantity of seed of this new variety was obtained from last year's crop and it is being used to increase the amount and for experimental purposes. Buy Suitable Fertilizers The season for buying fertilizers approaches again and everyone wish- es to obtain the kind of fertilizer most suitable for his particular crops and soils. Sound advice in this re- spect may be obtained from Experi- mental Farms and Agricultural Col- leges, and, in the Eastern Provinces, from Provincial Fertilizer Advisory Boards as well. The latter publish an- nual' recommendations for the guid- aanee of buyers, and if these recom- mendations are followed, one is not likely to make the mistake of apply- ing unsuitable fertilizers. The average farmers may not yet be aware of the importance of the different forms of nitrogen in crop i eSNAPSH TCUIL Night Snapshooting With Box Cameras • Thanks to more powerful artificial home lighting, owners of Inexpensive clow lens camerae' can now make snapshots indeera at night. J►1tF1 you missing the fun of in, door snapshooting at night? Maybe because you havean in- expensive camera, such as the box, axed -focus type, you think that in- door picture -taking at night is not for you. Perhaps you still suppose that without an 2.6.3 lens or'faster, you have little chance for succeed- ing, except by, making time' ex- posures. Be happy that such is the ease no longer. There Is now avail- able, for- indoor instantaneous ex- posures aposures in your home at night, a new and more powerful photo- graphic good light bulb (No. 2), and with two or three of these in your floor lamps, backed by Inexpensive cardboard reflectors and with a roll of the fast supersensitive panchro- matic film behind your lens, step - shots at night can be made even with the slower single lens camerae. The initial investment in these new bulbs is higher but, on the other hand, they last three times as long. So, now that practically every- body tan be in on the fun, consider the precious subjects that these more powerful lights' permit a sim- ple box camera to photograph—the children at their evening games or in their nighties going to bed, the family gathered around the fire- place, gay evening parties when friends come in,the pets, Dad raid- ing the ieepox, and what not. One of the enjoyments of making pictures at night is that you can. 'control the ilhunination, in doing this, however, care should be taken, to obtain the right balance of light. Remember that usually you get a better picture with more illumina- tion on one side of the subject than on the other. Either two flood light bulbs should be used on one side and one on the other, or, if 'only two are used, one should be placed closer to the subject than the other, The light nearest the subject is the drain light—the one which pro- duces the high lights and shadows necessary for proper modeling of features. The other is used to bal anee the lighting—to illuminate features so that they win not be too. dark. If this light is placed too close, faces will appear flat and lacking in roundness. On the other hand, if it ie too far away, shadows on the side away from the main light will be too dark and the lighting will be harsh. Suppose that you have placed a bulb in each of two .bridge -type lamps with the shades replaced by the cardboard reflectors. You will probably get a good balance of light- ing by having one lamp about three feet from the subject and the other about four. It is an excellent plan before you snap the picture to ex- periment with the Tamps indifferent positions, watching the different lighting effects on the face or faces. Always use the largest diaphragm or stop opening. $low lens cameras having adjustable shutter speeds. should be set to take the picture at 1/25 second. 121 JOHN VAN GUILDER HOME IMPROVEMENT PLAN (continued from page 3) No doubt there are a number of things that could be done, but take the one you want most—and do it. Besides the comfort and enjoyment thatwill follow from that you are creating' .ereployment in a field that has lagged considerably •behind the others in recovery. The painter, plumber, builder, supply merchant, , manufacturer and workman will bene- fit. It is a natural way to improve conditions in general, but one •that needs the support of everyone to make it most successful. The Hoine•Improvement Plan makes it possible for everyone to finance the improvements that they wish done, the loan to be repaid in easy monthly instalments. The ninny is waiting at your call; the men are waiting todo the work; and the sup- ply houses have the materials — all that is necessary to start the ball rol- ling is for you to do your part. All the improvements you have long desired to make in your home are now within your reach. You may have a den or a play- room in your basement or convert your attic into a cosy extra room. You may want to modernize your bathroom or remodel your whole house. No matter what addition you want to make to the permanent comfort andvalue of your home, the Home Improvement Plan, sponsored by the Dominion Government, will help you carry it out. The low interest rate and extended payment plans available make it easy to budget even large improve- ments well within your means. Question—What, are the lcincl of improvements allowed under t h e Home Improvement Plan? Answer—Painting, paper -hanging and general re -decorating, excluding such items as curtains, drapes or rugs. The addition of a room or rooms to a home. The erection of a gar- age, either attached to the existing building or separate -but on the pro- perty. The modernization of bath- rooms, including the necessary plumbing fixtures and piping. The modernization of kitchens such as modern sink and plumbing, extra shelves or cabinets but excluding _provable appliances. The- conversion of unused cellars or attics into living quarters or playrooms. The repair or renewal of roofs, foundations, production. Nitrates are more quick- ly available in the early spring than other forms of nitrogen and this com- mends their use for early spring ap- plication. Many fertilizer authorit- ies now recommend that at least one per cent. of the nitrogen in mixed fertilizers should be in the nitrate form, and some manufacturers are already acting on this recommenda- tion. Re -Stocking the Woodiot and Planting on the Farm , . The season for planting trees is near, and plans should be made early as trees planted in early spring stand a much better chance of survival than those planted in late spring. The Forestry Branch is continuing the policy of supplying free trees for planting.. The trees may be used for planting bare land, , restocking a woodlot or the establishment of an evergreen wind -break. Every farm should have a woodlot large enough to supply the farm- house with fuel and lumber for min- or building and repairs in order that these products may be secured with- out making a cash outlay. Inferior soils sucli as sand, gravel, swamps, shallow and steep hillsides, should be left in trees, as they will give very small financial returns if cultivated. These are the areas that should be planted, as they will eentinne to be a liability rather than an asset as long as their are destitute of trees. Planting is not necessary on areas that have Iarge trees as they will pro- duce seed and it will be distributed by the wind, squirrels and other agen- cies. This natural reproduction can be secured by fencing out the stock and it will be composed: of the more valuable species if they are left and the less valuable (weeds) are remov- ed in order that they will not produce seeds. The planting of a few hundred trees of valuable species not growing now in the woodlot will give more va- riety and will make quite a difference fifty years hence. A few trees well planted in locations where they will be sure to grow well is far better than planting thousands poorly where the competition, of the natural growth will choke them out. Eventually there will be no woodland in a field if provision is not made to have seedlings, saplings and polewood com- ing along to take the place of trees that are cut. Every farm should have an ever- green windbreak to protect the build- ings from the cold winds of winter. A farmer can establisn a windbreak by making a cash outlay of $1 for ex- press charges on the trees. In 10 to 15 years he will have an effective windbreak that will increase the va- lue of his farm and reduce the a- mount offuel necessary to heat the farmhouse. A year's delay in start- ing a windbreak means that the farm will be a year longer without an ef- fective windbreak: Application blanks for trees and descriptive literature may be ` secur- ed ' ecured' by writing the Forestry Branch; Parliament Buildings, Toronto, or calling at the county agricultural' office, drain _pipes, storm vMdows, shutters, balconies, etc. The installation of air condition- ing systems. The purchase of new' heating sys- tems or the modernization of exist- ing ones. In ef`fencstflationes aroundofhomes. -urban The anderection failn dwellings. Walks and driveways of permanent materials. I n other words --whatever permanently im- proves the property. Question—What is the purpose of the Home Improvement Plan? Answer—The double; purpose of the plan is improvement to. Canadian homes and employment for Canadian workers. Every community has in it homes on which little or no maintenance and improvement expenditures have been made in the past six years. The National Employment Commis- sion has set itselfthe task of mob- ilizing across Canada a vast co-oper- ative effort of home owners, work- ers, building contractors, building supplies firms, organizations, and of public spirited citizens generally to restore and improve the homes of Canada and to create remunerative and constructive employment. To the extent that work is created by the Home Improvement Plan, re- lief rolls will be reduced, the tax bur- den will be lessened, and most im- portant of all, the welfare and hap- piness of our people will be increas- ed beyond measure. Question—What steps should a home -owner take who wants a loan to improve his propen ty ? Answer—He should first consult an architect or a building contractor, or if he intends to do the work him- self„ a building supply firm, in order to ascertain the cost of the work he has in mind• Then, if he cannot pay for the improvement partly' or en- tirely out of his own cash resources he should consult an rsig institution approved lend - as regards the financ- ing of the amount he requires. To facilitate this phase the Govern- ment has made arrangements with the Chartered Banks. There should be no difficulty for the home -owner. in All that is necessary is fors hint to fill out the application form and sat- isfy the banker h of person who intends athe is the kind can repay the moneyto repay and harrowed over the period in question. A period of three years for loan not exceeding $1,000.00, . or a five year period for a Ioan of from $1,'- 000.00 to $2,000.00. No mortgage of the homeowner's property is requir- ed, no collateral of any other kind, and no endorser of the home -owner's personal note, Question—What is the amount that a home -owner may borrow under this Plan? Answer -The loans shall not ex- ceed $2,000.00 in amount on any sin- gle property. Question—What is the money go- ing to cost the borrower? Answer The maximum charge winch can be made by any lending institution on a Home Improvement Loan is a discount rate 'of 33/4.%for a one year loan repayable in equal monthly instalments, and proportion- ate rates for other periods, To make this Perfectly clear, let us take a specific instance: If you borrow $100.00 from the bank under the plan on a one year note, you will pay a discount charge of $3.25. The stet proceeds of the loan to you will be $96.75, and twelve monthly. payments by yon of $8.34 each will completely discharge the loan. This is the sole cost to you of ob- taining the loan; no service or other charges may be made by the lend- ing institution. The rate is 40 percent below the rate used in the United States for the same plan. It is less, than half that usually charged for instalment purchases and is the lowest the world has yet known for such financing. The National Employment Com- mission, which is under the author- ity of the Dominion Government, is responsible for the conduct of a na- tion-wide publicity campaign, for the organization of provincial advisory committees' and local committees in the towns and cities which in turn are charged with the responsibility of promoting the wide -spread adop- tion of this plan. The effect of a multiplication of home improvements by individuals can be of tremendous ,value in im- proving business and creatingeinploy- ment. Your individual contribution to a building revival is of impor- tance. It is the sum total .of all these individual efforts across Can- ada which can creat, a steadily in- creasing volume of new employment and new business. Heartily enter into this plan. Many in this province have already taken advantage of it. Many improvements have been completed and much benefit has re- sulted both from the standpoint of increased employment and also • in creating a revival of the building in- dustry and its allied trades. Now is our chance. Let us all get behind it and make it go and put many deserving men and women to work, then this will be a. happier 441444341.4n...W.nrInninn..144464..41... "WNW To Cultivate 1,300 Acres Further details on the purchase of 7,000 acres of farmland near Grand Bend, by Drs. L. G. and J. E. Hag - rimier, of Preston, was made known as the sale was confirmed. This pro - province. Now is the time for action. A. tremendous advertising cam- paign is being carried on across Can- ada through the following methods: Magazines, Newspapers, Outdoor advertising, Radio, Street cars, etc, ' National expenses have been car- ed for voluntarily. Capitalize locally on this nation- wide effort by, raising a fund for lo- cal publicity; information bureau, clearing house for information, build- ing exhibition; essays by students scholars. Conduct a house to house canvass to ascertain improvements contem- plated. Remember improvements may be made on farm buildings. iAddress: Luncheon Clubs, Women's nstitutes, Church and other groups. By having speakers appear before audiences, take advantage of every eject the largest of its nature in On- tario, is now being developed with 50 men employed. 1300 ' acres will be under cultivation this year with , barley, `sugar beets, soya beans and peas sown, while year by year, as the land is cleared, further cultivation will follow until 5,000 acres areunder cultivation. Immediate plans are en- tirely of an experimental nature with: seed being planted in soil to which, it is particularly adeptabie. Two thousand acres of the land, now a duck marsh, will, be retained as such... John Schuller, Preston horticulturist is in charge of the work on the farm. Zurich Iferald. . He Gave Up The foreigner was trying hard to • learn English. He struggled bravely when he came to "bough," °cough"' and "though". But while passing a cinema one day he noticed on the' board "Cavalcade,". pronounced suc- cess. . ' "Zis ees too much!" he groaned. "I. peeve it up!" W TN A PRESTO FERTGLRTOR Modernize your old seed drill and save money. Merely by attaching an efficient Preston Fertilator—you can make it a combinationseed and fertilizer drill. The Fertilatoris allsteel,and can beattacbed easily to standard makes of seed drills. It sows any grade offertilizer,ispositive in action, and places the fertilizer down the spouts with the grain! 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