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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-03-08, Page 6PAGE 6 the Information for Timely Busy Farmer ( Furnished by the Department of Agriculture ) Straw as ani Absorbent Straw when used as bedding for live stock will absorb from two to three times its weight of liquid, and e if finely cut will soak up a- bout three times as inuch as when uncut. Further, the absorptive capacity of dry sawdust and fine shavings is from two to four times that of ordinary straw. erf3®.e The Spring Seed Requirements Farmers who desire to assure their seed supply at minimum cost are al- ready taking stock of their spring re- quirements. Those who have seed of their own will be taking steps to have it properly cleaned and graded before the spring rush. Others, less fortun- ate, will be well advised this year particularly, to secure what they re- quire as soon as possible, making sure that they are getting varieties which are most highly recommended for conditions such as theirs. eecaaess Buy Feeds on Guarantee Do not find yoruself with a "gold: brick" feed, money spent and no value in return. Oat feeds analysed in the laboratories of the Dominion Experimental Farms have had a range from 4 to 14 per cent. of pro- tein and from 10 to 30 per cent. of fibre, meat meals of from 40 to 65 per cent. protein and phosphoric acid from 10 to 20 per bent. Therefore do not buy your feeds blindly but study the guaranteed analysis, as printed on bags or other containers so that you know of what value the feeds are for your specific purpose, and also as compared with other feeds of the same class. Help to Make Canada More Beautiful The unlovely things and unattrac- tive places in Canada that displease the eye are made by man. It is time he set out to undo some of the damage that has been done. There are primose paths for all to tread who care to make them. An amaz- ing amount of worry can be spaded under along those paths in a bright spring afternoon. Since Adam tilled the first garden many pastimes have come to claim their thousands but have passed out of the picture while gardening has stood through the centuries. There must be something in it. Buy seine flower seeds, plant some flowers or shrubs this coming spring.- Help to make Canada more beautiful. fereennitere Inoculating Legume Crops When legume crops are being plan reed for spring seeding, consideration should be given to the question of in+ oculation. This is particularly re, commended for such crops as alfalfa, sweet clover and soya beans, espec- ially when seeding for the first time, Inoculation consists in adding a cul- ture of the proper bacteria to the seed at the time of sowing. It is easy to carry out and helps to insure success with the crop. ernew e Ontario Swine ton be Tested on the Basis of Market Type It was decided at the annual meet- ing of the Ontario Swine Breeders' Association that a series of feeding stations should be established throughout the province, at which the progeny of breeding pigs shall be tested on the basis of market type. The primary object in mind, is that of bringing Ontario bacon up to the Ievel of quality obtaining in Den- mark. Discussing this question, George B. Rothwell, live stock com- missioner of Canada, said that the Danes have set the, style. It was not necessary for this country to rebuild the stock of bacon hogs by importing special .strains, but quality and unt; fortuity of product, and a constant 'and assured volume, were essential on the British market. owneemel Outlook Brighter Completed survey of the statistics for 1933 paints a brighter picture of farming in this province than in any year since 1928. Total value of field' crops jumped $8,371,000 in 1933 from the 1932 total, the final report shows,. and this despite a decreased acreage sown, and a volume of field produc- tion reduced 9.7 per cent. Field crops harvested from; a total acreage of 9,194,800 in 1933 had a value of $124,679,000, the report re- veals and a rise of 19 per cent in average prices for farm products is .reported. And the considered view of the ex perts indicates continued improve- ment. Under the guidance of Hon; T. L. Kennedy, the department is embarking upon an even more ener- getic program of inspection and grading of farm products, of exten. sion of British Empire markets and of 'increasing domestic consumption of Ontario products. As forecast in the Speech from the Throne, Co]. Kennedy proposes mea- sures to assist in more careful grad- ing of products, to provide for im- proved livestock strains and to aid associations formed to push particle, lar products in home and foreign markets. e..re e Grain Feeding In all grain feeding it must be kept in mind that the product being used is an expensive one and can un- der no circumstances be used in the feeding or finishing of low grade or indifferently bred animals. Not only must the animals be of approved types, but experience has clearly shown that certain kinds of farm ani- mals greatly excel others in their ab- ility to utilize the feeds provided. Especially is this true in connection with the feeding of grains. Poultry would probably head the list in this regard, with the pig standing a close second in its ability to manufacture feed grains into meat economically. The dairy cow, because of her ability to give off from her body innmense quantities of milk during a long Lac- tation period, would rank third, fol- lowed by beef cattle and sheep. fvr.4 Weeds in Cereal and. Grass Seeds With reference to weed classifica- tion and seed grades under the Seeds Act, weeds are classified into three groups acording to the seriousness of their character. The first group consists of primary noxious weeds' the nine members of which are couch grass, bladder eampion, dodder, field bindweed, Johnson grass, ox -eye dai- sy, perennial sow thistle, white coc- kle, and wild mustard. The second group is known as the secondary noxious, which includes ball mustard, blue weed, Canada thistle, chicory, field peppergrass, cow cockle, darnel, docks, false flax, forked catchfly, hare's ear mustard, night -flowering catchfly, purple cockle, ragweed (common, great and perennial), ribs grass, Russian thistle, stikeweed, stink -weed, tumbling mustard, wild carrot, wild oats and wild radish. The third group contains a long list of lesser weeds such as catsnip, lamb's quarters, cinque foil, etc. No seeds of group one primary noxious weeds, are allowed in grades No. 1 and No, 2 for seeds of cereals and other field crops, but allowance is made in grade No, 3 of cereal and field crop seeds for five primary nox- ious weed ceeds, or 15 primary and secondary weed seeds combined, 100 weed seeds of all kinds and 300 seeds of other cultivated plants per pound, No. 1 grade for seed of clovers and grasses allows no seeds of primary noxious weeds. No. 2 grade allows five primary noxious weed seeds pen ounce or 20 primary and secondary noxious weed seeds combined per ounce, while No. 3 grade allows 25 primary noxious weed seeds, or 80 primary and secondary noxious weed seeds combined, or a total of 500 weeds seeds per pound, The use of seed grain that has not been well cleaned is responsible for the intro, duction of many new weeds and the increase of those already in the land, e•.tammen Protect the Peach Tree from Leaf Curl Disease Leaf Curl is a very prevalent and serious fungous disease of the peach tree. The fungus attacks the cur- rent year's growth including twigs, leaves and, fruit, but is particularly conspicuous on the foliage. The in- fected leaves become puffed, very much distorted and curled. Very of- ten they are reddish to purplish col, oured, finally turning brown and dropping. In severe cases trees be, come practically defoliated in which case the fruit will drop or not ripen properly. Trees which become defol- iated by this disease will develop new leaves during late spring or early summer and this is a great drain on their vitality. Repeated attacks of leaf curl result in greatly weakening the vigour of the trees. This disease is fairly easy to eon trol. One thorough application of lime sulphur spray (one gallon lime sulphur to eight gallons of water) applied before the buds swell in the spring gives excellent control,. The spray must, however, be applied. i REST: while the tree is' still dormant, and care rust be taken to cover all twigs and buds with the spray. The fungus spores winter over on the twigs and between bud scales and will coon- mence to grow and cause infeetion as soon as the buds begin to swell and weather conditions become fav- ourable. To be effective the spray must be on the buds before this time. Growers should, therefore, plan to spray their peach trees ' ae early in the season as posible.. 'Ad- vantage should bo taken of any op- portunities in Marek to commence spraying operations on peaches when, the temeprature is above 37 degrees' F., and' when there is no possibility of freezing temperatures before the spray dries. WHAT OTHER NEWSPAPERS ARE SAYING SELFISHNESS AT THE BOTTOM Hon, W. D. Euler is strongly in favor of railway amalgamation, but insists that it fie under public owner- ship. During his address, Mr. Euler, in speaking 'of the depression, gave it as his opinion, that present conditions exist because every man selfishly is out to get all he can, and to hold al) he gets. 01 course he must have in, eluded members of Parliament in the selfish list,—(Aylmer Express. e c h v c ealss.e "ONE TOUCH OF NATURE" Not long ago Premier R. B. Ben- nett sent a cheque for $50 to a farm, r in the West, who is in destitute ircumstances. Before returning omo, Mrs. James Roosevelt paid a isit to a former nurse of her son, the President, who is now aged 89 and rn a home for the infirm in Hamilton. Acts like these touch the hearts of all Iasses. --.Pembroke Standard -Observer. SUCH TEACHING NECESSARY A little while ago we said some- thing about teaching good manners, deportment, agreeable conversation and generally what is known the world over as "good breeding." Some may resent the idea but what mother does not wish to be sure that what her sons and daughters do aid say will be the right and proper one? It's nice for the boy and the girl to be exactly sure. Funny thing! If you) motor east you will notice the schol- ars' hands go to their hats when you meet them. If you go west you will notice the calm self-possessed states- manlike dignity of the Indian. Thai is, if he is sober. But the children have "it" too.—Listowel Standard, e.®ene IS IT A WORTHWHILE EXPENSE Many people question the wisdom of the Department of Highways in trying to keep the highways open during these winter months. It cer. tainly is a costly business, especially this winter, and it is doubtful if the expense is warranted. The plows have no sooner cleared the roads than an- other storm fills them again worse than ever and the job has to be done all over again. And the benefit is only for the comparative few who attempt to use the highways in the winter months. Why should the gov, ernment keep them open for traffic, asks an exchange, and if so, why, should not the government keep the railway lines open? --.Listowel Banner. cruse PRAISE IS NOT ENOUGH Newspapers throughout the court./ try have been praising with unstinted hand the pluck and devotion to duty rural mail carriers hive shown throughout this old time winter. That is right as far as it goes. But praise is not enough. If newspapers throughout the country would start an agitation to have these same mail couriers paid a salary in keeping with the responsibilities they are forced to assume, and the work they have to do, they would be perform- ing a real service as well as an act of justice. --Huron Expositor. elelleteo HAD LEGS FROZEN Miss Frances Thompson had the unpleasant and painful experience of having both her legs frozen solid while snowshoeing en Tuesday of last week. Since that time she has been confined to her home, with her lege swathed in bandages from her ankles to her knees, covering evidence of the freezing, in the form of blisters, in some cases as large as hen eggs. On Monday evening she was able to walk for the first time, but will not be able to venture out of doors for some time yet.-.Lueknow Sentinel. IT Ay1 DOES PAY—PROVIDED AD- VERTISERS HONEST AND TRUSTWORTHY The News -Argus has ever boosted the "Buy in Stirling" policy even thoughsome of the merchants aro knockers of this paper. We have just heard that ONE merchant—yes, ap- parently there are more than one - who is not an advertiser at present in this paper, stated, "it doesn't pay to advertise in the News -Argus:' In` the first place such a statement is' libellous, in the second , place said merchant does not know what he is talking about and in the third place) We have inquired from some of the rural buyers regarding this merchant land found out that they had no faith in said merchant. An advertisement in the News•.Argus cannot make peo- ple buy, but if the shoppers have faith in the merchant and feel that he is reliable, there is no question about an advertisement in the News -Argus bringing results. There seem to be some people who want loyalty if its all their way but when it means ben- effiting someone else, they seem to resent it. Every merchant in Stirling should insert an advertisement in this paper weekly, even if it be only one inch in size. We are withholding the name of the merchant who has been "defaming" this paper, but un- less his silly, narrow 'minded chatter ceases, we will not be so lenient in our next article. —Stirling News -Argus. ertEsia AN OLD TRICK For years bands of Gypsies have been a transient problem in Canada. In the old days these people would start out in the spring in their cover- ed wagons and their pet avocation was trading horses, and just how they made a living was a wonder to all. They had many tricks up their sleev- es, leeves, such as telling fortunes, blessing money, ete., and the public generally fell for these silly ideas. One never heard of a band of gyp- sies wandering about the country in winter, but this year bands of gypsies have been on the go in various parts of Ontario and this in spite of the severe weather we have been having. The gyspies of today, like many other people, have gone modern. They no longer trek across the coun, try in rattle -trap rigs, but pass along the highways in cars. They have not changed, however, in their manner of making money. They still adhere to the telling of •fortunes and the bless- ing of money, and the surprising thing is that they still get plenty of customers from the gullible public. If people of Ontario would stop patronizing these wandering tribes who are nothing less than human par- asites, they would be forced to work for a living or find greener fields far off which would be a real blessing. —Wingham Advance -Times. ermine THE C.C.F. LEADERS AND FREE SPEECH Just listen to the advocates of Free Speech! Mr. J. S. Woodsworth, sup, ported 'by Captain Philpott, has is- sued a decree: "any individual or in- dividuals in the C.G.F. disregarding the rulings, and espousing meetings in the interests of A. E. Smith, will be expelled from our clubs." And Captain Philpott wishes it to be une derstood that this decree will be strictly enforced according to the law of the C.C.F. which in such a matte; altereth not. These are the same men (at least Mr. Woodsworth is, and so are other C.C.F. leaders) who clamour for the repeal of Section 98, which is directed against organisations, individuals and publications that endeavour "to bring about any governmental, industrial or economic change within Canada by use of force, violence or physical in, jury to person or property, or by threats of such injury.' It is all right to preach revolution and sedi- tion as long as the preaching is di- rected against the government. But when "free speech" becomes ember, rassing to the party then the lid will be clamped down tight. The incident serves to indicate what sort of an au, tocracy Mr. Woodsworth and the C. C.F. would set up if they had the power. It should also serve a useful purpose in stopping the noisy agitae tion against Section 98, which is an entirely reasonable law, by which the, state claims the right to defend itself against agitators who advocate the overthrow of existing conditions by force.-0rillia Packet -Times. SOMEBODY MINUS A SET OF TEETH Somebody must have been terribly interested in the land settlement plans revealed at a conference at the Parliament Buildings, Wednesday. The meeting was held in the large legislative committee room on the se- cond floor; started at 10 o'clock and concluded at 1 o'clock. But there was a slight interrup- tion. It came when one delegate hap- pened to glance down and see a set of false teeth on the floor. They found a safer resting place for the duration of the conference, but the owner, either from lack of desire or nerve, never did claim thein while the meeting was in session, -Regina Star. TRUES., MARCH 8, 1934 ABM Hotbeds is put in should be well tramped. The manure should be spread 18 in- ches wider than the size of the frame and to a depth of about 18 It is none too early to be eonsid he inches. W eying hotbeds, W nit has been properly The hotbed should alw f th levelled, the frame, to support the smith and be located on the south side of a 'building, board fence or protecting wall, where there is good ,drainage, and near the house where It can be given proper attention. The best material for making a hot -bed is about half straw bedding and half horse stable manure. This manure should be hauled near the place where, the hotbed is to be made and placed in a low flat pile, and turned over once or twice as it begins . to heat, to ensure uniform heating. If very dry, small quantity of water should be sprinkled over to ensure good fermentation. When . proper heating of the manure has been ob, tained the hotbed may be started, Tho manure is then spread in thin layers, shaking it loosely as it spreads, and each successive layer as sash, is placed in position and more manure spread inside the frame to a depth of about`5 to 6 inches, From 3 to 5 inches of good screened loam may then be "spread evenly over the manure in the frame and the bed al- lowed to heat. I The standard hotbed frames now in use at the Kapuskasing Experi- mental Station give very good satis- faction. They measure 6 feet wide by 12 feet long, made up of 2 inch tamarack. The front is 15 inches deep while the back is 24 inches, so that the water will drain off and the greatest benefit from the sun- light may be obtained. The stand- ard sashes measure 3 feet by 6 feet, containing 3 to 5 rows of glass and may be obtained from any sash fac- tory. GODERICH: Charged with break- ing and entering, Reginald McGreg- or, Seaforth, was taken into custody late Saturday at that town by pro- vincial ' police. Appearing before Magistrate C. A. Reid Monday he was remanded for one week and ad- mitted to bail in the the sum of $1,000. Police allege that McGregor robbed the store of C. M. Smith, Seaforth, on February 23. was removed by Drs, Aberhart and Gilic'ie, eetscesefte WINDHAM: The Triple V Bible Class of the United Church held the annual banquet in the Sunday School room, with around 80 members and guests in attendance. The Ladies' Association of the church catered for the boys and provided a splendid ban- quet. As their guest speaker Rev, Mr. Tucker of the United church, LUCAN: At a public meeting the Lucknow, introduced by Rev. L. H. Currie, spoke of "The Allusion of following were appointed library progress." F. R. Howson, superin- board members: Rev, L. C. Harrison, H. B. Langford, Rev: J. J. Brown, J, McDonald, Wm. Dignan, I. Porte, Mrs. W. Downing, S. Armitage -Stan- ley, Wim. Quigley and Mrs. Downs, librarian. The board later appointed Rev. L. C. Harrison, chairman, J. McDonald, treasurer and Mrs. Downs, secretary and librarian; book coni. mittee, Rev. J. J. Brown, (chairman), Rev. L. C. Harrison, S. Armitage - Stanley, J, Porte and Mrs, Downs, The secretary reported a membership of 118 Iast year. GOD-d1l1lOH: With both arms and one leg fractured Russell Ritchie, aged 9, was brought to Alexandra hospital here over badly drifted roads. The limbs were set by physi- cians and the lad is re- ported as doing well. With other boys, Russell essayed to jump into a snow drift from the roof of an out- building at his school, S. S. No. 2, Ashfield township. He missed the drift, alighting on all fours on hard ice, a fall of about six feet. Only the fact that the boy has brittle bones can be advanced for the unusual ex- tent of the injuries suffered. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs, Fred Ritchie, Ashfield township residents. Oerearierwe EXETER: Alarmed at the failure of Miss Addle Kernick to leave her house for a couple of days neigh- bours informed Reeve W. D. Saun- ders and Dr. J. H. Browning, who went to her residence in north Exeter on Monday morning. They found Miss Kernick, who was about 60 years of age, dead in her bed. Dr, Browning had attended Miss Kernick last Thursday and neighbours found the door locked on Saturday as did also a boy attempting to deliver gro, ceries. Coroner Dr. W. E. Weekes visited the home Monday morning and the medical authorities agree that death was duo to heart failure. The deceased was an adopted daugh- ter of the late Wm. Kernick and she is not known to have any immediate relatives. siametosso DUNNGANNON: Word has been received here of the critical illness of Donald Walker, son of Rev. J. A. and Mrs. Walker, missionaries in Western China, who left on their return to China in Nov. 1929, after over three years pastorate in Dungannon ane Crew United Churches. Some time ago Donald was bitten by a dog af- fected with rabbles. The Pasteur treatment was given and was effec- tive. Some time later, he became seriously ill, his trouble being diag- nosed as an abscess of the brain. Ac- companied by his mother he was rushed to the hospital in Pieping, a three -days' journey' by airplane and an operation was performed. Recent- ly a cablegram was received to the effect that a second operation had been necessary and had been per- formed and that, if another were needed, he would have to be brought to Canada. ' e•.elrnw /MITCHELL: When the toboggan on which he Was riding broke, a splinter five' inches long penetrated the thigh of Ted Jordan, Mitchell High •School student. The splinter tendent of the Sunday School, pre- sided, and was in charge of the com- munity singing. The Misses Celeste Carr and Tena Reid officiated at the piano. eteeeleames IILYI'H: Dr. and Mrs. Milne are leaving this week for a few week's vacation in Sunny Florida, which it is hoped will improve their health. ASKING NO PAYMENTS FOR FOUR YEARS ON AVAILABLE RAW LAND Application Lists to Be Opened Up in Various Cities What is expected to prove the greatest back -to -the -land movement since the pioneer days of the west was started in Regina, Wednesday. Premier J. T. M. Anderson, mem- bers of his cabinet, deputy ministers, representatives of land and immigra, tion departments of the two great transportation systems and mayors of Regina, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Swift Current, North Battieford and Weyburn were gathered in a confer- ence that lasted three hours in the morning and was continued in the afternoon. To Reduce Rates Railway representatives were able to promise co-operation in the matter of reduced rates ancj'' offering pantie - Maxey attractive' terms for land. Under the scheme the settler will' not have to make a payment' for new railway land for four years and wills" make no payment on improved lands, for two years, The provincial government pro- vides a grant of $200, for the settlers, the federal government $200 and the municipality in which the settler is•. located, $200. The maximum is men- - tioned in each case, as the amount a settler will be advanced will depend' entirely on circumstances and the. • whole scheme will be strictly super- vised. Though the press was not admit,, ted to the meeting, it was stated the mayors, including Mayor Cornelius.• Rink. of Regina, pledged support. Take Applications All cities will immediately open' lists of applications from those who. desire to take advantage of the plan and the applications will be forward- ed to the government for approval Now available in the carrying out of the scheme is a mass of detailed'' information secured by the depart- ment of municipal affairs in a pro- vince -wide survey of land owned by • municipalities vacant lands and all' lands that might possibly be available for settlement. -Regina (Sask.) Star.. • HE MISSED HIS SHIP It's hard to miss a boat or train, reveals John S. Stuart Argosy Mag- azine feature writer in his column, "Stranger Than Fiction," but think of the member of the Canadian Mounted Pollee, he writes, who was stationed thirty-five miles north of ' the terminus of the supply ship, Ile spent three years in that northern spot and when the time came for him to be relieved, he made six trips to the base, but missed the relief ship and had to stay another year. And' here's the irony of the thing, when he did catch the ship it took eighty-two days, nearly three months, to reach St. Johns, Newfoundland, UPON CHECKING UP The teacher was interested in the announcement by a little girl pupil that she had a new !baby. brother. "And what is the baby's name?"' the teacher asked. "Aaron," was the reply, A few clays later the teacher in- quired after Aaron, but the little girl' regarded her in perplexity. "Aaron " she repeated. "Yes. Your baby brother," the teacher prompted. Understanding dawned upon the- child's hechild's face. "Oh, Aaron," she exclaimed. "That was a mistake; it's Moses. Pa an' Ma checked up and found we had an - Aaron," —Union Pacific. OFF COLOUR? HOW IS YOUR LIVER?, Wake up your Liver Bile —Without Calome. Your liver's a very small organ, but it eer- taialy can put your digestive and eliminative duly two poundssoi byrefusing bin&Into pourubowels You won't completely correct such a condition by taking salts, oil, mineral water, laxative candy or chewing gum, or roughage. When they've moved your bowels they're through—and you need a liver etimulaut. Carter's Little Liver Pills will aeon bring back the sunshine into your rife. They're pureiVvege- table. Safe. Sure. Ask for them by name. Refuse substitutes. 25e at all druggists. 43 WHEN you think of a friend far away... and you haven't seen him (or maybe, her) for weeks ... and you' don't like writing letters ... Have a visit by Long Distance ... it's the next best thing to being together ®For friendly chat or emergency call, the quick, dependable Long Distance telephone is at your service; your personal messenger at trif- ling cost; easy and pleasant to use. You can talk 100 miles or so for as little as 30c. See list of, rates in the front of your directory.