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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-05-10, Page 6it PIGS 6 NEWS ND WM CLINTON NICWS-IMOZTO 4417.1, Timely Information for the BusyFarmer F arer ( Furnished by the Department of Agriculture ) Ontario Pastures Over 23 per cent. or one acre out of every four of the improved lands in Ontario is in pasture. The esti- mated total returns :on pasture in the form of live stock products from .lune to Octoberyearly is ape proximately $40,000,000.Of this $34,000,000 is derived from 'dairy pro- duce. ' Results from experiments haveshown that by proper manage- ment ,and improving fertility of the soil returns could be increased from 100-200 per •cent. on a very large proportion of pasture. The Best Varieties of Grain 'A new pamphlet .bearing the above title and prepared by the Cereal Di- vision, Experimental Farms Branch, is now ready for distribution. This pamphlet lists the varieties. which are recommended province by pro- vince across Canada in the case of wheat, oats, barley, peas and flax for seed. Al separate pamphlet prepared jointly by the 'Cereal Division. and the Ontario Agricultural College, dealing with both spring and winter wheat in Ontario, is also available. Help Egg. Production Two factors that have most to do with the revenue from eggs are the prices received and the rate of pro- duction. Unfortunately the price paid for the product is not always subject to the will of the poultryman, but the rate of production is in his hands and his alone. A much high- er yield is within reach of any breed- er who . will give some care to his flock. A good male has been known to pay for himself many times over. At one of the Dominion Experimen- tal Branch farms, a careful selection of breeders has resulted in an aver- age increase over five years of 73 eggs per hen, the production being raised from 141 to 214. The ' Egg 'Laying contests also . have demon- strated what is possible to be done in good farm flocks. Since the contest started in 1919 the average yield has increased from 120 to 178. The av- erage production in the 1931-32 cons test was 175 eggs, and as this aver- age was taken from a total of 4,370 birds, entered by 437 breeders in the 13 contests throughout the whole Dominion, the average may be tak•i en as fair for the better classes of breeders in Canada. Further, the hatchery approval and cockerel dis- tribution policies of the Dominion Department of Agriculture are at the: disposal of those building up'. poultry flocks. ( Protection for the Shallow Well Water of deep origin has probably travelled some: distance and been fil- tered through a large depth of earth so that the danger of surface pollu- tion is reduced to a minimum. If a deep well cannot be sunk for treasons of expense or otherwise, it iy desirable to take great care topros tett the shallow well from surface This may be don by Tiny been added, and the fertilizer treat- ments have been identical on the two blocks. For the 14 -year period, 1920- 1933 inclusive, the average yields per treeare considerably higher under the sod -mulch system and clearly •in- dicate the advisability of this treat;, gent. With the ]i'ameuse variety the average annual increase per tree has been 3.33 pecks, and with the McIn- tosh 2.76 pecks per tree :airs THUR;S., MAY 10, 1934 INTEREST. T FLRMERS A. K. (Barrow) selection is being I planted, and should be fully apprecia- ted by all growing this selection. It is also important to note that with the information en hand the A. K, (Harrow) selection is recommended only for the district lying south and west of the city of Chatham when 'planted at the above date. Accumu•P lating evidence may warrant the ex- tension of this district in the future, but at present the limits bave been set as ,above outlined. Planting in rows 28 to 30 inches apart is advised for seed production i e this method requires less seed Sanitation in the Brooding Quarters Colony houses are preferable for brooding purposes. as they can be moved to fresh ground.•Feed and water containers should be scrubbed clean daily. Litter should be kept clean and sweet.' Stands covered•with small mesh wire should be used to place feed and water vessels on, preventing chicks front picking up disease germs in the waste feed spilled on the litter. Do, not use morldy feed or dirty water. Where hens are used for brooding, dust often to control vermin, using Sodium Fluoride nor Sulphur. Blue Ointment weakened with lard or vaseline may be used •on the young chicks and mothers. Study of Distribution; Indicated as Necessity A survey of conditions at the Un- ion Yards Toronto made by to plant an acre and usually results. in higher yields than• when' drilled solid. Cultivation is very beneficial to the soybean crop; and since the presence of weeds reduces the yield of soybeans, as in any other crop, the control of weeds- Ss very impor- tant. Drilling solid in rows 7 inches apart, while desirable for a hay crop, is' not'recomrnended for seed produc- tion, since three times as much seed, is required for this method of plant- ing; and weeds are praetica'ily im- possible to control 'if once establish- ed, usually resulting in lower yields of seed: How to Examine a Colony of Bees (Experimental Farms Note) :Many people imagine that the handling of bees is bound to be fol- lowed by painful results. This is not the case, however, for bees can he manipulated quite easily once fear of. them is overcame and a knowledge of their. activities acquired. The best time to open a colony is on a warm day when the bees are flying freely. If at all possible, avoid handling bees during cold weather or when a storm threatens, or at night.' Fear of bee ing stung causes nervousness and a nervous operator courts trouble. To protect the face from possible stings it is advisable to wear a veil. Gloves may also be worn to protect the hands, but they hinder ,quick and ef- ficent movement. When handling the bees avoid sudden and jerky movements, as these excite the bees, while the dropping or fumbling of a frame •er super'may quickly draw an attack. Some beekeepers boast that they can handle bees without smoke, Quite true it can be done, but it is not advisable to try it unless one chooses the time very carefully or has a skin like a rhinoceros. Bees fear smoke and can usually be kept very quiet by it.Befores 'ng op- t direct two or three good:puffs of• smoke into the entrance of the hive. Next remove the hive cover, roll back one corner of the quilt, or if a honey board is used slightly raise it, and drive two or three more puffs of smoke down between the combs. By this time the bees will be gorging themselves with honey. Too much smoke will cause the bees to "run" while too little may be worse than none at all. The operator must be guided by the action of the bees. Nexxt stand the smoker within easy reach, then remove from the hive one of the side combs and examine it to see that the queen is net on it. If she is, 'brush :her back into the hive Stand this first comb on end outside of the hive. The remaining combs may now be removed one biy one,. ex, amined and •replaced in proper order back in the hive. Examine each comb over the hive and be very careful not to drop er crush the queen during op- eration. When finished push the combs together, return the first one removed and cover the hive. It may be necessary to apply smoke during the examination of the colony, but tom Stock ,, , this is seldom required unless the - the Ontario Marketing Board, would t tarts hive is kept open tad long. AU ex - indicate that there is a definite need erations see that the smoker is well aminations should be as brief as for a more even distribution of•live alight so that'dense clouds of cool possible and none should be made ex - stock offerings during the five trade I smoke may be easily blown from It. rept for a definite purpose for curios- ing days of each week. When ready to examine the colony ity only ruins a colony. WIN�GH'AM: A quiet wedding taokMorrison, a neighbor, who is in her place in St. James' church Stratford, 94th year. These two bright old' on Wednesday, when the Rev. F. G. young ladies had 'a fine chat, their Lightbourn united in marriage Nir- pictures taken and •a cup of tea to..' enna Euphemia, daughter of the late gether. Both are enjoying good' Mr. and Mrs. R'.obert Hogg, . Wing- health and have lost none of the fees ham, and Robert Witlliam Watson, ulties to enjoy old age. Logan Township. LUCKNOWI ' :Negotiations wero . DAS"HW00De The Senior Young completed last week whereby the bus- People's League of Dashwood Hvan Mess offices of the village will . be gclical Church held a social evening conducted by J. E. Agnew in; the of- in honor of Rev. A. W: Sauer who fices 'formerly eccupied by the Bank leaves shortly to take charge of the of Commerce and owned by Mos. W. Evangelical pastorate in Mildmay. C. Johnson. At present a few alter- the opening song service and def ations are•being made to the interior the opening song service and dev- and it is expected these will be come votional exercises. A Piano duet was pleted bly the middle of the month at given by Miss Anne Tiernan and Mrs; which time Mr. Agnew intends mow J. M. Tiernan after which Mr. Sauer ing his office•there. gave his farewell address. Following this Miss Anne Tiernan read an ad- HENSALL; Another of the early dress of appreciation and Miss Ella. residents of Hensel passed away in Martinson presented a book as a re- tie person of Alexander ,Smith and mnembrance. After the routine; buss his funeral service was held at the iness the question of joining the pro home Following the service which posed "Inter -Church League" for was conducted by Rev. W. A. Young, soft ball and tennis was discussed paster of Cashel Presbyterian and Miss Ella Martinson, Howard church, iof 'which deceased was a a Klump and Kenneth W'ein were del - prominent member, the remains were egated to attend a meeting at Main interred in the family plot at Blyth, street United Church, Exeter, for Rev. M. B. Parker, rector of St. further arrangements. At a session Paul's Anglican Church, •Hensall as - of the Ladies' Aid and Women's Mis', listed at the service. sionary Society, Mt'. and Mrs. Sauer ytrIN�GHA1l1; : Mrs. Catherine were called to the platform while Young, of Minnie Street, Wingham) Mrs. G. Wildfong read an address celebrated her 98th birthday Thurs-expressing 'deep regret of the mem- day. The day was delightful and ov- bers in their departure and appre. er 70 •of her relatives, neighbors and dation of their kindly ministrations. friends gathered at her home to con llirs. D. Tiernan presented Mrs. Sauer gratulate her. Mrs. Young was born with a silver dish. near Stromness Orkney Islands, •Scot- land, in 1836 and came to Canada WINGHAM: The marriage took with her parents, brothers and sisters place in Wingham Presbyterian in 1855. In 1862 she was married to manes recently of Elsie Evangeline, the late William Young who for over daughter of M. and Mrs. William 30 years was reeve of Colborne Town- Roulstone of Kincardine td Harold ship. Mr. Young passed away in Alexander Purves, elder son of Mr. 1896 and shortly afterwards Mrs. and Mrs. Alexander Purves, Kinloss Young moved to Wingham where she township. Following the ceremony has lived ever since. Mas. Young which was performed by Rev. Ken - received many beautiful flowers, neth McLean, the bridal couple mot - cards and other remembrances. She vied to the bride's home in Kincar= had as one of her guests, Mrs. Mary bet thein by• a 7iumbier of the bride•s friends and the employees of the -Cir- t, ir-: fide Bar Hosiery' Company where she - ,was an employee. Mrs. Purves was also tlie,recipieni!'of a kitchen •shove - At present; by far time greatest" volume of live stock is offered on Mondays and Tuesdays. The result of this condition is that a consider- able percentage must be held over sometimes until Friday, necessitating the expense of one or two extra days of feeding in addition to freight and other charges. This angle of marketing must re- ceiye more study if losses in live stock are to be reduced to a mini- mum. Bees .Suffer Heavy Winter Loss. High Honey Prices Indicated "This is the year when those cap- able beekeepers who have carefully studied their 'business and know how to meet.emergencies should make profits," says Dr. E. J. Dyce, Provin- cial Apiarist for Ontario, and he continues: les ttRi pgrts'from.:0 ppits of Ontario indicate that between 30 and 40 per cent. of the colonies died during the winter and that an additional 20 per cent. of the colonies are so badly weakened that they will be unable to. gather a honey crop. The loss has aceurred mainly among the small side line beekeepers who neglected to properly care for their bees last fall, A backward spring combined with heavy colony losses and serious win- ter in ter injury to clovers in many sec- tions of the Province indicates an abi normal shortage of honey again this ipollution. coming season. ing it with concrete or puddled cialj Since the past two exons of 1932 to' a depth of u to 12 feet carrying and 1933 were much below average, f of above the (of the protection up one o practically all the honeywas out the hands of the producer early last fall. Since. short crops' were experi- enced not .only in Ontario but throughout the Weald, :the corre- sponding shortage of beeswax has caused its price to increase about 50 per cent. during the past few months." Canadinan Trade Shows a Decided Advance 1933 1934 March March Steel production . 15 99 Newsprint production 86 132 Electric energy generated134 176 Automobile production 32 68 Lumber exports 33 71 Copper exports . • ...2.13 296 Zinc exports . 122 167 Asbestos exports . 31 63 Salmon exports 48 84 Rubber imports .. • 43 133 Crude petroleum imports 107 143 ' Feb. Feb. Textiles . 56 107 Nickel exports ., 100 157 Silver shipments 62 86 Manufacturing index 59 83 Automobile production • 19 50 Lumber exports 29 82. Zinc exports 104: 160 Copper exports . 159 183 These figures are approximate ins dex numbers based on 1926 as 100. Those given for February are the of- ficial indices of the Dominion Bur- eau of Statistics and have been weighted for seasonal variation, Those for March are estimates based upon official' indices and upon the volume of goods actually moved in March 1933 and 1934. surface of the ground. Surface wa- ter will then, be filtered through at least 10 feet of earth seeping into the well. .- Oats For Ha � y and Pasture The dry season of last year follow- ed by a long cold winter has resulted -+-- In feed ,supplies :being pretty well - 'used up and many farmers face a The Planting of Soybeans h t f hay finder these cir- er APPOINTED WESTERN') SUPERVISOR Halifax were $1.35 per bag as of the week ending April 19th, and the price in Saint John for the same grade was $1.00 per bag. The corresponding prices Iast year were 80c and 65c re- spectively. The weight of the bag In the first market is 90 lbs. and in the second it is 80 lbs. Hog prices, cat- tle prices and prices of almost all other farm products have advanced, but further advances are necessary before the farmer will be able to purchase a normal volume of mann. featured products. s or age o . eumstances it becomes necessary to sow some kind of annual crop in the spring which can be cut later. For this purpose there is nothing better than oats or a mixture of peas and eats. Oats grow fairly well in cool weather and for this reason seeding tome oats as, soon as the land is ready, so as to get a crop of hay early in the season, Peas thrive in cool wea- ther and also when mixed with •oats improve the quality of the feed , Two bushels • of oats and one of peas is the correct rate of seeding. Orchard Sod Treatment A very interesting experiment' in the comparison of two systems ' of sod treatment in orchard manage- ment bas been in progress for many years at the Dominion Experimental Station at Fredericton, N.i3. 1 orty- three I{ameuse and thirty -ono iVlcln- tosh apple trees are Wider observation In one block, the grass is cut and re- moved as hay. In the ether block the grass is out and left as a mulch around the trees. N0 additional Agriculture For the farmer there has been a substantial advance in ,prices during the past year, but farm prices are by no means at a parity with those for ;Agricultural pro, 1934 1933 manufactured goods. Wheat produc- tion ducts . . ..$15,807,027- $14,433,996 is a large element in the econs Aductss, etc. 8,804,028 4,431,995 of Canada, and in spite of a 30 omy-8'35508 ' -321,259 Textiles,etc. , per cent increase in the price of Forest products 15,622,483 '' 9,309,487 Iron and steel 3,854,240 2,006,750 Other. ores 9,451,712 4,284,073 Non, Metallic. minerals . 1,404,182 ' ' 682,273 Chemicals . . 1,681,584 986,766 MhscelIaneous 940,617 1,162,275 The time for planting soybeans is approaching and this should bring to mind a few important things to be done. ' Now is the time to arrange for 'culture with which to inoculate the• soybean seed. This may be ob- tained `'either through yetis 'County Agricultural Representative of from the Division d Bacteriology, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa. If it is possible to gently pull up a soy- bean plant dater in the season and find a good crop of nodules ;clinging to the roots, the ,grower will have the satisfaction of knowing that the full benefits of the leguminous pro- perties of this crop are being real - Med. Until it is certain that these bacteria, are established in the soil, inoculaion ofthe seed should be done each year. ` Planting on a welt -prepared seed- bed will be found to result in a more even rate of germination and ' less labour controlling weeds later in the season. Planting for seed produc- tion should be done in rows 28 to 80 inches apart not later than May 20, This .time e3 planting is of particulaml •+ w :; tt e eietnriot where the MR. S. M. HARE The' appointment of Mr: S. Hare, as Western Supervisor; hat' just been announced by the manage Ment of the Central' Ontario Bus* Lines Limited—this Company having - purchased the routes el the London - dTuron—Bruce tines from Mr.. Hare:. In 1925 Mr. Hare bought the R. T. Maelntosfi route between- Sarnia and: Forest. In 1929 he purchased; out- right, the L. C. Jennings route be- tween Parkhill and' Sarnia: Coupling - these routes, he extended them to Grand Bend and later,, to Goderich. In 1931, established a new bits route• from London to Wlingham, over No.. 4 Highway, and the following year - extended this service to Ducknow,. Ripley and Kincardine. Mr. Hare becomes active, in hist dine, where a presentation was made new capacity, immediately: Foreign Trade Foreign trade statistics, just pub, lished, show exports of $579,000,000 and imports of $434,000,000 for the fiscal, yeersneniingeltarch 81st. The., pre' ious;'year's experts arts amounted td:t $473,000,000. In Murch, exports were .$21,000,000 greater than the previous year and $10,000,000 more than current im. ports. Exports exceeded those of last year in seven of theeight groups under which eontnodities are classi- fied by the. Dominion Bureau of Statistics. There was an increase in the value of exports of animals, tote tiles, forestproducts, iron and steel, other ores, non-metallic minerals and chemicals in excess of 70 per cent for each group. March Exports wheat since March, 1933, the price Is low and the outlook is unfavourable. World wheati conferences have failed to solve the problem. There Would seem to be no satisfactory solution except continued increase in world purchasing power and a reduction in world tariffs which would permit in- creased consumption. The restora- tion of international financial conft, dente and goodwill, which would bring about anincrease.- in the vole ume of, foreign trade, might lead to the necessary reduction in tariffs. It would seem that either an outcome of this kind or a general, failure in the wheat crop are the ,only alterna- tives. If world trade were on a nor- mal basis, the present surplus should, not prove burdensome. World prof duction is not greatly in excess of normal consumption, bat with re- strieted markets it. would seem that there is little basis for the hope that the present surplus will be absorbed in the near future. For farmers in other parts of Can- ada theprice advances in the past year have meant a material improve- ment in buying power.In Vancou- ver•the prevailing prices for potatoes were $6—$12 per ton in March, 1033; in March, 1934, they were $18—$32 per ton. In March 1933, 'green hides brought le per Ib.; in March, 1935. they brought 41c. As quoted in the official Canadian Fruit and Vegetable Market Bulletin, No. 1 •otatoes at Totals . ....$67,661,621 $37,578,834 GODiERICII: The financial state- ment of Goderich Elevator and Tran- sit Company for the year ending March 31 shows the first, increase in earnings since 1931. A gain of 59 per cent. in receipts of grain due to low water rates wets largely respon, sible for the increased earnings. To sal income amounted to $187,137 a- gainst $141,376 in the previous and after depreciation of ;$61,326, which compares with $36,260 in the pre- vious, year, payment of taxes and life insurance premium, not available for dividends was $42,976. On a per- share basis, net profits were equiva- lent to 50 cents against 29 cents in the preceding year. 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