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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1937-06-17, Page 6PAGE 6 THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., .TUNE. 17, 1937. EWS AND HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST TO Timely Information for the Buse Farmer (Furnished by the Department of Agriculture) Early Sweet Corn Care of Late Chicks Early, sweet corn brings the best price, hence the importance of plant- ing as soon as possible. Successional' sowings made at intervals of ten days in the same field are a good way to get early corn. Should the first plant- ing succeed the second or, third plant- ings may be hoed out, or if the first plantings be killed by frost the third or fourth planting may develop un- hampered. Weeders Possibly one of the most satisfac- tory implements for the control of weeds in a growing grain crop is what is known as the finger weeder. This implement consists of a series of long slender teeth which form a very light harrow. The finger weeder may be used to advantage on annual weeds, shortly after germination, both before and after the grain crophas emerg- ed and until the crop is some two to four inches high. Current Crop Report Spring seeding is . about completed in most districts, although in some areas excessive moisture has retarded the program. This is particularly the case where the soil is low or clay in nature. A report from Perth states that one prominent beef farmer who feeds two. or more carloads of cattle, brought in Western Hereford. steers at 4c a'ib., averaging 740 lbs. in weight and sold them at 7e a pound, weighing over an average of 1100 lbs. This shipment of cattle which brought in $4,000 was fed.. on the grain and hay grown on a 100 -acre farm. Summary of Vegetable Prospects Western Ontario -- Variable, cool, wet weather retarded somewhat the preparation of soil and seeding, de- pending upon locality and drainage facilities. As a result growth at the present time is a week to ten days • later than normal, butroots are de- veloping well and with a few warm days topgrowth would be rapid. Moisture conditions are excellent. There have been several slight frosts on low lands but no damage has been reported. The acreage of canning to- matoes under contract shows an in- crease of 40%. The acreage of as- paragus, early roots, early cabbage, lettuce and early potatoes is expect- ed to show a slight gain over last year. Commercial table stock turnip acreage will show an estimated in- crease of 25% over 1936 as a result of the improvement in export demand. Eastern Ontario—Seeding generally has been considerably delayed by wet weather, although in, the Ottawa dis- trict almost all of the seeding intend- ed to be sown up to the present time has been done. In Northumberland and Prince Edward counties a con- siderable amount of seeding was .done on light soils during four warm days at the beginning of May. On heavy soils along the lake front from To- ronto east, practically no seeding of vegetables' has been done. In Peel and York counties weather conditions have been favourable for seeding on sandyland but frequent rain has pre- vented seeding on heavy and black soils. Correspondents state there will be a large increase in the acreage de- voted to canning crops such as to- Tnatoes, peas, and corn, as there are a number of new canning 'factories opening in Eastern Ontario this year. It is very necessary that late chicks be raised on clean ground. Disease is more likely to hit the late ones, 'be- cause of the fact that they get out on the ground younger and range farther than do the early broods. To keep them from trouble with coccidiosis and worms, see that the chicks are kept free from the contam- ination of the earlier broods and also from the laying flocks. Keep the birds in clean quarters and on clean ground, and you are giving your "chicks a chance to make a norma], steady growth throughout the summer, Late chicks must be fed well; they cannot rough it during the summer if they are to make sufficient growth to bring them into lay in time to get fall or winter eggs. It takes a well balanced diet. to produce proper frame -work and growth. Egg size is affected by 'inheritance, but it also is affected by the feeding. programme. Size of egg is directly influenced by the growth the pullets make. Maximum growth must be ob- tained before the short days arrive. Place extra mash hoppers in the shade on the range and give the birds plen- ty of fresh clean drinking water. If the chick range is covered with a crop of alfalfa, it. would help ma- terially in rounding out these growing' chicks and in turning them into pro- fitable layers. It would provide shade as well as food and would be a factor in making these chicks more comfortable during the hot weather. • Farm and Home Week at O.A•C., June 21-25 Again the Ontariq Agricultural College is throwing open its doors for a special week of visits from the farm folks of the province. June 21- 26, inclusive, are the days, and the number of -visitors should be larger than ever, since the work of the Col- lege and the Experimental Farm grows in extent and in value from year to year. Perhaps special interest will centre around the daily live stock parade. Never before has the College had such a fine array of breeding stock, and laity rr farmers will be anxious to see the excellent offspring of such notable College sires as the Clydes- dale stallion, "Craigie Realization" and the Shorthorn bull, "Millhills Ransom." The ninety acres of field crop ex- periment plots will include some in- teresting new things, and the magni- ficent grounds and gardens will be at their best, with hundreds of va- rieties of roses and other flowering shrubs and trees to be inspected and enjoyed. Besides these there will be many educational exhibits showing the work of various departments. Visitors will have an opportunity to ask questions of the men in charge of these exhi- bits and to learn what is being done about mineral deficiency; about im- provements of soils and the use of fertilizers; about troublesomepests such as insects and nematodes; a- bout puller= disease in poultry and the most efficient methods of feed- ing chicks; about off flavours in butter and the manufacture of blue cheese; and about many other im- portant problems which the College is working on at the present time. Altogether it will be a great week for the farmers of Ontario and for the College. Last year more than 16,000 people visited the College during Farm and Home Week, and more than 16,000 others at other times during the sum- TITE-LAP ROOFING The permanence and low up- keep cost of this metal roofing makes it one of the most eco- nomical on the market. Tito - Lap Galvanized Rdofing gives greatest covering capacity. The end lap is so tight it is almost invisible; positively excludes driving sleet, rain or snow.. Send roof and rafter measure- merits for free estimates. backed Home Improvement Plan. JAMESWAY POULTRY EQUIPMENT , use them Write for information on any items in the coma. A e plate Jameeway line. Breeder homes, heating-j4�.1Fa• ma systems .incubators leyin cages, tl 6. g . systema: UseJameawayequipment for prate. This durable roofing has extra rigidity that makes it particularly good for roofing over alight frame- work, The secret of its strength is: the ribs are only five inches apart! The most copied roofing of its kind on the market. Be sure you get Roofing"! gggenuine, economical "Rib -Roll Ask your banker for details about re -roofing on the Government - e EasternSteel Products Guelph Street‘,/..41L.1/..!:(34—Pentodes also al PRESTON, ONTARIO - MONTREAL end TORONTO with allmetal :r roofing. The vat lead on seals head seal. the nail -hole. The Constitution of Wheat Ontario Agricultural College inves- tigations indicate that there must be more than 80 parts per million or 160 pounds per acre (plow depth) of sol- uble phosphoric acid in' a soil if it is to produce a reasonably good crop of wheat. If there is more than this, the yield will be higher and the qual- ity ofthe grain will be better. Phos- phorus,'or phosphoric acid, gives the crop power to make' root, and abun- dant root system means that the wheat crop is equipped to make maxi- mum use of the plantfood in the soil.; Many Ontario soils are running short of available phosphoric acid. At least three things have caused this shortage, -- tat -Heavy grain crops that have been harvested year by year, longer than. you can remember,' have drawn heavily upon the supply of availablse phosphates in the soil. Some manure may have been returned to the soil but manure is relatively weak in phosphates, because farm animals take this element from their feed to build bone, muscle, and blood. 2nd—Soils that are becoming acid in reaction—or sour—lack lime which soluble phosphates may combine till called upon by crops. Soluble phos- phates on acid soils tend to form .com- binations with iron and aluminum. Theproduct of such combinations is of very little or no use to growing crops. 3rd—Sometimes very heavy appli- cations of lime on soils cause soluble forms of phosphorous to change' to insoluble forms. Best conditions for wheat are ob- tained when soils are neutral to slightly acid in reaction. Phosphorous Needs Help. While phosphoric acid is so widely needed for Ontario grain crops, it is not the only plantfood that is requir- ed. Where top growth is short and spindly, and pale green in color, there is usually a shortage of nitrogen. Nit-. rogen makestop growth or straw. Manure is high in nitrogen — hence makes heavy top growth. If the growth of top is slow, spind- ly, and shiny pale green in color, there is an indication of potash shortage. Potash influences the health and strength of the crop, and determines the filling of the kernel of wheat or other grain. Abundance of potash 'means well-filled grain. Study This Years Crops Not much can be done to improve the 1937 grain crop at this stage, but a great deal of help can be given the fall wheat c{op you sow next Aug- ust or Septembdr. If you have a good supply of manure for the wheat field of 1937-38, supplement it with 250 lbs, of Superphosphate per sorer Or lighter soils the same amount of 0-12.6 or 0-12-10 would pay you bet- ter. If manure is scarce, use two to three bags of 2-12-6 or -2-1,6.6 on hea- vier soils, or 2-12-10 on lighter soils. The additional nitrogen and potash not only give better growth, to the wheat which enables it to survive hard weather conditions, but this ad- ded fertility gives definite help to the stand of alfalfa or other legumes you sow on the wheat next Spring. The constitution of this year's wheat crop gives you a very definite line of what to do for next autumn's seeding. Famous- British Farmer - Author To Speak At Experimental Farms Arthur G. Street, who is bdairy farmer . near Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, but perhaps bestknown to many as the author of "Farmer's GIory" and several other books on farm life and topics, is now in Can- ada, and during his .comparatively short ' stay in the Dominion he will address several 'meetings of farmers in Ontario and the three Prairie Pro- vinces: His first public appearance w a s at a Field Day h el d at Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, on Saturday afternoon, June 5th. At this Field Day he will be introduced by Hon. James G. Gardiner, Domin- ion Minister of Agriculture. From Ottawa he will go to the Ontario Ag- ricultural College at Guelph, where he is scheduled to speak on Tuesday, June 8th. While- in Western Canada he will speak at each of the Agricul- tural Colleges in Manitoba, Saskat- chewan, and Alberta, and will be the principal speaker at Field Days to be held at the . Dominion Experimental Farre, Brandon, on Friday, June 11th; at the Dominion Experimental Farm, Indian Head, Saskatchewan, on Saturday, June 12th; at the Do- minion Experimental Station at Leth- bridge, on Thursday, June 17th. mer. Already quite a number of groups have been at the College this year and a large number of others are booked for dates other than Farm and Home Week, Thus does the .Colz lege extend its services to the people of Ontario, and thus do the people take adavantage of that service. It is too good an opportunity to be mis- sed. Combat Weed Seeds On Canadian Farms The greatest difficulty in maintain- ing successful farming, and particu- larly in producing a more abundant supply of clean forage and grain seed, is the prevalence of weeds. New weeds are introduced on farms with imperfectly cleaned cereal, clover, and other commercial seeds, and with commercial feeding stuffs which of- ten contain vital weed seeds. These seeds are spread from district to dis- trict through the various transports- tion facilities, are disseminated within a locality in stable manure from towns and cities, and are distributed from farm to farm through threshing ma- chines, and from field to field by farm implements. The wind carries weed seeds long distances; streams disperse them along their courses, and herbivorous animals and seed -feeding birds help to swell the evil broad- cast. It is important to consider not on- ly the large number of weeds sown with improperly cleaned grain but al- so those already in farm soils. Some of the worst weeds in Canada are so prolific in the production of seeds that relatively clean fields may be- come badly contaminated in two or three years if these weed seeds are allowed to go to seed. For example, a single plant of wild mustard, stink- weed, ±oxtail, pigweed, or tampion produces from 10,000 to 20,000 seeds, worm -seed mustard about 25,000, shepherd's purse about 60,000 and tumbling mustard about 1500,000. With such productiveness, soils be- come quickly infested with weed seeds, although the presence of the seeds is only fully realized at the mo- ment, owing to their inconspicuous- ness.' Only a careful examination will reveal their kinds and numbers, and with this object in view the Seed Branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture gathered information on the prevalence of weed seeds in farm lands. Part of, this work is to be found in bulletin 137 "Weeds and Weed Seeds," an 80 -page illustrated publication which deals fully with the weeds` in the Dominion. The bulletin may be obtained free on application from the Publicity and Extension Branch of the Department at Ottawa. Much information is also given on seed cleaning and seed cleaning ac- coutrements. Cucumber Beetles Are Fast Workers Cucumbers, melons, squash, pump- kins, and watermelons are the fav- ourite food of the striped cucumber beetle which is found in all provinces of Canada. To some extent, these beetles also feed on beans, peas, corn, and the blossoms of wild and cultiva- ted plants. In appearance, the beet- les are about one-quarter of an inch long, yellow in colour, with a black head and three long stripes down the back, and they make their attack shortly after th e plants appear through the soil. They feed for pre- ference on the under surfaces of the unfolding leaves, completely destroy- ing them. As a result, the tiny plants die quiekly. Growers with large patches, states the Division of Field Crop and Gar- den Insects of the Entomological Branch, Dominion Department of Ag- riculture, would be well advised to watch the plants closely for the first appearance of the cucumber beetle and take control measures at once. The plants should be dusted with a mixture of calcium arsenate and gyp- sum (land plaster), using one part of the calcium arsenate to 20 parts (by weight) of the gypsum. If itis impossible to obtain gypsum, hydrat- ed lime may be substituted, although this material is not so good. It tends to dwarf the plants and temporarily stunts their growth. The. plants should be thoroughly covered' with the dust, both on the upper and lower surfaces of the lea- ves, because the insects feed in both situations. To be successful, the dust- ing should be commenced at the first appearance of the beetles, for these insects work very fast and much da- mage is often done before the grower, who is not on the lookout for them, is aware of their presence. Three or four applications a few days apart, according to the severity ofthe at- tack, are usually sufficient to hold the beetles in check,. HIGHWAY CROSSINGS ..While' most of us are glad that sum- mer is here, there are men in Can- ada to whom the departure of winter has brought additional worries. They are those human beings who stand behind the throttle of a snorting mass of metal known as a locomotive. Ev- ery minute of the trip is one of nerve- racking suspense due chiefly to some careless, irresponsible motorist. Highway crossings account for most of the accidents. During 1935 there were,121 people killed and 228 injur- ed. These njured.These figures do not include the men whose nerves have ben shatter- ed and are forced to leave their jobs as trainmen. It is not an uncommon thing to see a -"close shave" at a le- vel crossing but;it is cruel to see the motorist turn and wave a breezy sa- lute, forgetting the shock he has gi- ven the train crew. Motorists accounted for 319 ' acci FARMERS Swine Breeders Meet, At Stratford. Over eighty swine, breeders and in- terested farmers attended the York- shire Field Day and Sale, which was held on the Agricultural Grounds, Stratford, on Friday, June 11Th. This gathering was sponsored by the Stratford }District Advanced Regis- try Yorkshire Club, of which Mr, W. L. ,Whyte, Seaforth is President. First item on the afternoon's pro- gramme was a judging competition in which approximately fifty farmers placed a class of four market hogs, and estimated the weight of each ani- mal. Mr. Frank Wright, Kippen was the winner of this contest,followed by 'W. McNaught, West _ Monkton, Howard Twine, Wellwood Farm, Lon- don, Clarence Innes, St. Pauls and George W. Flood, West Monkton, in the order named. This competition was conducted by Mr. R. H. Graham, of the Ontario Live Stock' Branch. Mr. • W. P. Watson, Live Stock Branch, Toronto, gave 'an address on "Yorkshire Type", and in demonstrat- ing proper type he referred to the boar which W. L. Whyte is using in his herd at the present time. One .of the high lights of the pro- gramme was an address by Dr. Lionel Stevenson of the Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, who spoke on Swine Diseases and nutritional troubles. Dr. Stevenson dealt with a number of the diseases which may cause heavy mortality in young pigs, and very strongly brought out the: point that sanitation was of utmost importance in controlling and keeping free of disease. The audience was quite in- terested in this address as evidenced by a period of discussion following Dr. Stevenson's talk. Mr. H, C. Duff, Dominion Swine Grader of Stratford gave a demon- stration on. emonstration-on. grading hog carcasses on the rail and Mr. Honer Maybee, Di- rector of Hog Grading for Ontario, gave a short address in which he dis- cussedmarket trends in hog 'prices during the past twelve months. The last item on the programme was a sale of eight bred Yorkshire gilts and, four boars consigned by Perth and Huron County breeders. All animals in the sale were backed by Advanced Registry ancestry, and had been carefully selected by a re- presentative of the Ontario Live Stock Branch. The eight sows net- ted an average of $34.75 and the four boars averaged $27.00 each. These animals were sold to buyers from Seaforth, Walton, Elmira, Acton, Mossley, St. Marys and Stratford. .Reforestation Planned For Ontario At a banquet held in Simcoe on Wednesday, June 9th, Premier Hep- burn told councillors and officials from 32 counties that experts and de- partment heads would be asked to develop a constructive plan of refor- estation in Ontario. He described the St. Williams for- estry farm as being recognized as the finest in the world, and said that we should have a follow-up system to determine the advantage of refores- tation expenditures, It would be an act of folly to em- bark on a gigantic Government re- forestation scheme, but there are many unt]llable areas where trees should be planted and the conserva- tionists learned that the following trees had been sent out this past season: Elgin 267 owners received 488,910 trees; Middlesex, 304 owners, 383,173; Oxford, 252 owners, 305,- 405 trees; ;Waterloo, 181 owners, 285,- 860 trees; Lambton, 127 owners, 200,- 000 trees. Earlier in the day the visitors were conducted on a tour which covered more than ten miles over tree -lined roadways within the St. William for- estry farm. This spring 9,050,000 trees were set out and 279,000 relin- ed. There were 1,462 seed beds. Realization of the importance of the work is spreading, There were 13,000,000 trees planted in the pro- vince this spring, and it is estimated that next year 20,000,000 trees will be needed. All members of Huron County Council, with the exception of Reeve W. J. Stewart, of West Wawanosh, were present. Another forest field day will ie held in Simeoe County in July or August, and a hearty invitation to attend was extended by the clerk of that county. dents and 106 of the occupants of the automobiles were killed. Realizing the fact that a train must travel along a given path of steel and that every engineer must be an efficient and ex- perienced operator, it, is evident that these aecidents are mostly due to the motorist. In addition, the railway companies have installed bells, wig- wags, built gates, bridges and sub- ways and even placed watchmen at crossings where traffic is heavy. The road markers indicate the approach of every railway crossing. Canada has about 32,000 highway crossings of which aver 27,000 are in the rural districts. The majority of these are unprotected but with a little common sense on the part of a num- ber of drivers, accidents can be avoid- ed. The future may bring about a solution to the question of the level' crossing but as yet it presents a great problem. WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO' ATTEND' THE Formal `Opening OF THE dery 5crd .V=8 dhow' r`i'eervr of cderieh lD'tctcr dales, SOUTH STREET GODERICH, ONTARIO. ON 5ridaq and daturdarl,, ,dune 16th and 1,th,, 1,37. Iii THE MARKET FORA NEW C SEE AND DRIVE TJLE NEW FORD V -S's at the GODERICH MOTOR SALES GARAGE South St., GODERICH. OUR AGENCY COVERS CLINTON AND GODERTCH TERRITORY. FOR GOOD U!SEII CARS:ASIS TO SEE OUR RENEWED AND GUARANTEED CARS. ALL CARS IN TOP CONDITION. AND AT BOTTOM PRICES. 20 CARS TO CHOOSE FROM Goderich - .'t otor Sales Phone 83. SOUTH ST. S. H. PREVETT, Proprietor. Tree Planting Campaigns It is encouraging to learn that nine million seedling trees -will be distribut- ed over the prairies from the forestry stations at Indian Head and Suther- land. Many more trees and shrubs will be purchased from nurseries to improve home grounds. Also in the areas where trees can be obtained from coulees or natural groves there will be considerable transplanting. All these activities indicate a recognition of the fact that trees will improve conditions on western farms. They shelter the home from winter storms, collect snow to supply moisture during the early part of the season and en- able the homesteader to produce vege- tables and small fruits. The Canadian Forestry Association plays an important part in this con- servation of existing forests and the dotting of the prairies with groves and belts. The association pursues a policy of education, chiefly in centres where teaching will do most good, There are five itinerant schools, in the form of motor caravans and a railway lecture car, all of which move up and down the rural areas. The au- diences last year are reported to have totalled several hundred thous- ands of persons. The teaching units deal with the safeguarding of the for- ests, the streams and the wild life of the woods. In the Prairie Provinces there is a special subject, that of the planting of shelter belts about farm= houses, so that behind the living Windbreaks gardens and orchards may be grown. This work has had the double effect of malting bare terri- tory more picturesque and diversify- ing the crops that can be produced. Tome Owners Make Needed Repairs The Home Improvement spirit is taking hold in Canada among persons who are financially equipped to spend money on their homes, as well as among those who find it necessary to borrow under the Home Improvement Plan. A striking illustration of this fact is contained in a letter sent to the National Employment Commission by a large Montreal Building Contracting firm. This organization, which has found it worthwhile to start a special department for securing business of the character contemplated in the •. Home Improvement Plan, reports that in eight weeks not a single client has found it necessary to avail himself of the loaning privileges. During that period business averaging a little • more than $13,000 a month for home repairs has been secured. "People generally are becoming more and more 'Home Improvement Minded,' " this letter concludes, READ ALL TTM ADS. IN. THE NEWS -RECORD --IT WILL PAY YOU-- CENT A -MILE ROUND TRiP BARGAIN FARE40 S. 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For Fares, Return Limits, Train Information, Tickets, consult near- est Agent. See handbills for complete list of destinations. ATTRACTIONS— TORONTO—SAT., JUNE 26 --BASEBALL; Rochester Vs. Toronto. TORONTO—SUN., JUNE 27—Canadian Corps Association. Annual Drumhead Service -Riverdale Park. NIAGARA FALLS — SAT., JUNE 26 -Royal Naval Association Annual Parade. and Picnic. TIMMINS Silver Jubilee and Porcupine Old Home Week, June 28-29. USE CANADIAN NATIONAL EXPRESS MONEY ORDERS. ,CANADIAN NATIONAL.