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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1935-07-11, Page 6PAGE 6 i fort he ern ate on �o n . 11 r im el I , us F� rmer[ B _ y the De tment ofAgriculture ) Furnished: by. i�' A Method of Couch Grass Control It has 'been found that the roots' of couch grass can be killed in three or four days by exposing them, to the, sun and air during warm dry 'weath- er. Authorities recommend the fol- lowing treatment: Plough the infest- ed area four inches deep when it in. sod. This may Ibe delayed until the middle of July and the land used un- til that time far hay or pasture. Af- ter ploughing use the disk to break down the furrows and induce rotting of the sod. After disking cultivate every three or four days during dry weather in order to bring the couch roots to the surface. Plough again in the fall and in the following spring. sow a smother crop or plant a hoed d be very Starve the birds for at Ieast twelve western Saskatchewan and .Southern f fresh drink- s strains of sugar beets now available.. hours but ive plenty o otherwise crop condition g Alfberta O Po p pints this fact'tw In e termininP them z determining B� Kill inr • kill he ing water before ggenerally are 'favourable. Ii;g � . a high b'y braining and bleeding, and dry temperatures have promoted. more mludi be considered, namely, p percentage of sugar and a high yield pick. Sometimes, to save time the, rapid growth and in Manitoba about semi -scald may be advisable. In this of beets per acre. Results of the en - 40 per cent of the wheat is in shot tire test on all farms for one year would indicate that two types of beets have been selected, one for high sugar content and one for high yield of beets, Although the results varied in the different districts' in 1934, general indications are that the selection for high tonnage 'of beets gave the highest yields of sugar per acre. The factor of sug- ar per acre is the basis upon which a strain must be judged. /Seasonal conditions undoubtedly influence the strains being tested and little may be said of any one strain until the results of a few years' tests are obtained. The present supply of sugar beet seed is obtained from Europe. The possibility of growing this seed in Canada has been suggested and seed TSE . CLINTON; NEWS•RECORII CROP REPORT Below will be found a brief synop- sis of telegraphic reports received late last, week at the Head Office o` the :.Bank of Montreal from its Branches: General, Rainfall over the Prairie Provinces has been less general during the past week, and the lack of moisture is causing some anxiety in South - TI€URS., `J 11.Y�11, 1935 r Experimental .Trials with Sugar Beets co-operation Owing to tho 'importance of -the sex'County, through the „ eel -Mine districts of the Canada and Dominion Sugar in Canada and the possibility, of its Company, which organization, is con sugar beet crop m c being .adapted ,to. other districts, the ducting sugar beet fertilizer tests on Dominion Etcperimental' Farms sys- this farm as well. This site was tem is now ;conclucting'tests on sel • . chosen because the type of soil there ected experimental farms from New is much more favourable for' sugar Brunswick to British Columbia. These beets than the soil on the Station at tests are being conducted'in order to Harrow. With these tests located- deteu!m;ilia the high'estiemeoducing on good sugar /Meet soil the results cbtained should ibe of memo value to the sugar beet producing area as a' whole. case bleed, and thoroughly immerse the carcass for not more than 30 se- conds in water heated to a tempera- ture of not more than 127 degrees F. It is important to keep the water at an even temperature; over -heating will give a -skin-cooked ,unattractive appearance. Supply and Demand of Red Clover Seed Red clover is always in popular blade. Grasshoppers are fairly num- erous in some districts, but there has been no seiiods damlage from any source to date. In Quebec crops generally have been improved by the warm weather of the past ten days and 'on the whole are in good condi- tion. In Ontario crops continue to show satisfactory growth and pres- ent prospects are for heavy yields, In the Maritime Provinces crops on the whole promise.well, but warm, dry weather is needed to stimulate growth. In British Columbia grow- erag. This hard prove to ave , demand in Canada and promises to ing conditions generally are satis- eatisfactory way, to control couch be in more than average.denrand this factory on the mainland but are not grass. spring owing to the unusual shortage so favourable on Vancouver Island. and high price of alsike and timothy seed. The red clover seed supply is Local Red Clover Seed is Best• not as large as in most years:, Last Extensive tests, made on the Do- year's total production in Canada minion Experimental Farms have was about two and one-half million clearly proven the superiority of red clover seed grown locally in Ontario and Quebec and the lack of winter hardiness in much of the imported seed, especially that from Southern Europe. Generally speaking, red clov- er seed from strains that have been found to'produce profitably in a par- ticular locality for a number of • years is the seed best suited to that locality. At the same time this seed pound's or so of imported English red clover seed there will be avail- able for seeding in Canada this spriag abort three million pounds. The nor- mal annual Canaadin eonsumption is more than this being between four and five 'million pounds. The continued low purchasing pow- er of farmers will of Bourse have an effect in reducing seed purchases, but the relatively low price for red is inter-changable over a wide ter- clover seed, as compared with alsike ritory where climatic conditions are and timothy, will probably increase similar and when not subject to new the preference for red to the extent insects or plant diseases. /]nice a that the total supplies of red clover seed available will likely all be need- ed before the season ;s over. Most of last year's red clover seed crop in Canada was grown in Eastesn Ontario and Quebec, which is fortun- ate from the standpoint of seed hardi- ness and purity. The greater part of this seed is now in the hands of the seed houses for resale, but con- siierable quantities are still held by the growers in the Plantagenet area in Eastern Ontario and in the Mon- treal district in Quebec. provision of the Seed Act imported red clover seed is required to be pro- perly stained before being offered foe sale. Ontario (Crop Ca_ndidtions Fall wheat is in head and filing well with little damage reported from lodging. Spring grains are showing splendid growth. Oats and barley are well rooted with prospects of a good average yield. Haying operations are general although cutting of a heavy crop of alfalfa has been delay- ed by rain. Pasturage is in excep- tionally good condition. Corn germ- inated evenly and warmer weather is now needed to promote rapid growth. Root crops are making ex- cellent headway with indications of a heavy yield of sugar beets. Har- vesting of a large crop: of early can- ning peas will .commence shortly. Fruits continue•to show good promise and a bumper crop of strawberries is now being marketed. Early toma- toes are progressing satisfactorily and tobacco plants show a good stand. The Advantages of Pasture Province of Ontario Fall wheat is filling well, and a good average crop is practically as- sured. Barley and oats are heading out with a good length of straw ana large yields are anticipated. Cutting of a heavy crop of alfalfa and clov- er for feed has been delayed by rains but is now well under way. Grass pastures are in excellent condition. Early potatoes are in bloom and the present condition of all root crepe points to good yields. Corn is grow- ing rapidly. -Strawberries are plen- tiful and other small fruits show good promise. Tree fruits are• de- veloping well. Beans and tomatoea are making satisfactory progress. Tobacco is growing well under fav- ourable avourable conditions. .Moisture is am- ple for the present. THE CANADA YEAR BOOK 1934-35 The publication of the 1934-35 edi- tion of the Canada Year Book is an- nounced by the General Statistics Branch of the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. The Canada Year Book is the official statistical annual of the country and contains a thor- oughly up-to-date account of the natural resources of the Dominion and their development, the history of the country, its institutions, its dem• ography, the different branches of production, trade, transportation, finance, education, etc.—in brief, a comprehensive study within the lime Is of a single volume of the socia/ Records of the feed cost of milk and economic condition of the Do - production at the Central Experimen-� minion. This new edition has ,been thoroughly revised throughoutand includes in all its chapters the latest information available up to the date of going to press. tal Farm, for the year 1934 show that during the seven stable feeding Months the average cost of milk was 72 cents per 100 lbs,, while, during the five pasture months, the feed cost was only 46 cents per 100 pounds, or a reduction of over 36 per cent, and that in a dry season when considerable supplementary feeding was necessary. Similarly with beef cattle, under winter feeding condi- tions it requires heavy feeding of expensive grains to make a gain of two pounds a day, while on fresh spring pastures thv'A-yleaf oljd steers have been known to gain 400 to 500 pounds in a pasture season. A. gain of two pounds a day over a pasture season of 150 days, or a total of 300 pounds increase, is considered a good average. At the nominal rate of $2 per head per month for cultivated pasture, this gain is a good fifty per cent cheaper than could be obtained under winter feeding conditions. Broilers For; Market of the English crop on United King done markets. /The experience of the season just concluded clearly it lustrates, :says the Report, that vol- ume shipment of 'inferior fruit re- acts to the detriment of all 'concern- ed and will not ereate a permanent. demand for apples' from this source., THE CANADIAN APPLE CROP The preliminary estimate of the 1935 Canadian commercial apple crop is, 3,800,643 barrels, as compared with 5,473,233 barrels in 1933, a decrease of approximately 29 per cent, says the report just published by the Do- minion Department of Agriculture, Ali producing provinces, with, the exception of British Columbia where the crop approximated that of last year, recorded decreases, due chiefly to frost damage during the winter of 1933-34 The Nova Scotia crop declined 26 per cent !below the phen- omenal yield of 1933, while decreases of 45 per cent, 61 per cent and 70 per cent were recorded by New. Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario re- spectively as a direct result of frost damage. Consequently, local supplies tests are now being conducted in in Quebec and Ontario were insuffi- the most favourable districts. Quite tient to meet demand and a large encouraging yields of seed were re- volume of Nova Scotia apples was ported 'both from Nappan, N.S., and imported. These apples sold at pro- portionately low prices. There was also a considerably larger volume of Ontario apples a- vailable for distribution than was an- ticipated at the beginning of the season, which, together with the Nova Scotia arrivals, resulted in an unusually large proportion of .low grade apples on Central Canada mar- kets. The depressing effect prohib- ited higher price levels for the com- paratively small volume of top -grade are located on the farm of Mr. Frank stock available, and the re -action on Thrasher in Anderson Township, Es- the domestic market paralleled that Saanichton, B.C., in 1934. Localities in which the roots would not have to be pitted during the winter have a considerable advantage with this crop. This test will also be conduct- ed over a period of years in an effort to obtain reliable data. In Suthwestern Ontario both of the above tests are being conducted by the Dominion Experimental Sta- tion at Harrow. Both of these seed production and yield of beet tests POTATO FIELD DAY Plans For Forthcoming Meeting at Central Experimental Farm • together with representatives of the Dominion Fruit Branch<'alid the En tomalagical Brandi; will. be in atten- dance to exchange views with thee:\ give''the latest growers and very 'in- formation in regard to practical work and research on all subjects concern- ing the potato and potato growing. A full programme for the day has: been drawn up;,sterting•with aseesn« blage on the Main Lawn at 10 arias. daylight saving- time. The forenoon session will be interspersed by short addresses on various subjects relat- ing to the potato, such as cultural - practices, insect pests and insecti- cides, grading marketing,patato dis• eases, feritilzers, and feeding value--' of livestock. The afternoon ses— sion will be opened by an address of Welcome by Dr: E: Se Archibald, Di - deter of the Dominion Experimental Farms, followed by interesting ex- hibits and demonstrations. A visit '. will be made to the Farm potato ma- chinery and a tour made of the po- tato plots where several practical fielddemonstrations will be given on commercial varieties, methods of • applying fertilizers, and rotational and continuous plans of growing. Later, an extensive and highly edu- cational exhibit of potato diseases will be shown in the Arboretum. At noon, following the usual practice of field days, tea, cream, and sugar will' be provided for those who bring their - lunch. A cordial invitation to attend 'a Potato Field Day which has been ar- ranged for July. '24 at the .Central. Experimental Farm, Ottawa, is ex• tended by the Experimental Farms Branch, Dominion Department of Agriculture, to all potato growers and their families in the eastern counties of Ontario and adjacent dis- tricts in Quebec. The invitation also includes all persons interested in the growling of good potatoes. On the one hand, the occasion will present an opportunity for the growers to become acquainted and discuss their potato production and marketing problems with the official experts, while at the same time the meeting will provide a fortunate chance for the families to view the very many objects of interest to be seen at the Farm. Members of the Farm staff of the Horticultural, the Botanical, and the Field Husbandry Divisions, THE WORLD WHEAT SITUATION At the prevent time the world wheat situation is governed by two important factors, namely (1) the volume of the old crop wheat which will be required by importing coun- tries before July 31, along with the conditions surrounding that move- ment, and (2) the development of new crops in Europe and in North America. Interest in the 1935 production, says the' monthly review by the Agri- cultural Branch of the Dominion Bureau of Statistics dated June 21, now centres around wheat crops in various stages' of development in Canada, in the United States, and in Europe. While it is too early to in- dicate yields,, owing to natural haz- ards to be experienced before the grain is ready for market, there are several general observations that may be made, based upon develop- ments up to the present time. in the first place, there is evidence that Europe is not going to harvest a better than an average yield per ac- re and there is Iittle prospect of a recurrence of the phenomenal har- vest of 1933. The 1934.36 Canada Year Book extends to over 1,250 pages, dealing with every phase of the national life and more especially with those sus- ceptible of statistical measurement. Attention may be specially directed to the statistical summary of the propress of Canada included in the introductory matter and giving a picture in figures of the remarkable progress which the country has made since the first census of the Dominion was taken in 1871, sixty-four years ago. The volume is illustrated by many maps and diagrams and the latest a- vailable data are everywhere includ- ed. Immigration and trade statis- tics for the fiscal year 1934-35 and dairying statistics', which it was not possible to include in Chapter VIII when this was being printed, will be found in the Appendices. Broilers may be considered in the Owing to the urgent need for e- conomy in the distribution of Govern- ment publications, it has 'beeame ne. cessary to meek a charge to all in- dividuals receiving the Canada Year Book. Persons requiring the Year Book may obtain it from the King's Printer, Ottawa, as long as the sup- ply lasts, at the price of $1.50, which covers merely the cost of paper - printing and binding. By a special concession, ministers of religion bona;fide students and school teach- ers may obtain copies at the, nominal price of 50e each. luxury' class of food products, when properly prepared for :market.When disposing of the surplus eoekorele as emoilers it is well to bear this in mind and market the birds in the most attractive way. It pays to please the /buyer,' and when there is keen competition it !becomes still more advisable. When catering to a select private trade it may speed up sales if the carcass .is completely dressed and put up in attractive carton. Wlhen sold drawn, the shrinkage will be a- bout 40 per cent, of the live weight, and a proportionate price must be realized to pay' for, the loss in weight. and extra labour. Those birds should. be.selected that have made good growth, and are plump and well feathered. The well feathered birds have less pin -feather's and conse- quently dress better. .1 • ROUND TRIP RAIL TRAVEL BARGAINS • From CLINTON Friday, July 19 to CHICAGO $7.00 SATURDAY, JULY 20 To PORT HURON $2.25 FLINT $3.60 DURAND $3.95 and to WINDSOR 53.20 DETROIT 53.45 Equally low fares from all adjacent C.N.R. Stations Tickets, Train Information, Return Limits from .Agents. ASK FOR HANDBILL CANADIAN NATIONAL ALWAYS USE CANADIAN NATIONAL TELEGRAPHS rm. • • NNW The cool weather experienced in North Amierca during the inonthr of May was also prevalent in Europe, snow and frost being reported in cen- tral and northern countries. Adverse reports are being received from Spain, Portugal, and souethrn Italy, while crop conditions in France and Poland are not so favourable as they were a year ago. In North Africa, compared with a year ago, there will be a substantial reduction in the yield, the most important losses be- ing reported from Morocco. A three-year study by the Division of.. Economic, Fibre Production of the ,Experimental Farms Branchhas shown that Canadian home-grown ,flaxseed has given ia:;higher yield of fibre' but a lower yield of ,seed per acre •than imported seed. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION STATEMENT During the month of June there were reported to The Workmen's Compensation Board 4,325 accidents, as compared with 4,734 during May, and 4,886 during June a year ago. The fatal accidents numbered 23, as compared with 17 in Macy, and 29 in June last year. The total benefits awarded M June amounted to $428,365.88, of which $343,445.59 was for compensation and $84,920,29 for medical aid. This brings the total benefits a - Warded during the half year ending June 30 to $2,724,875.91, as comtpareo With $2,061,064.26 duringthe corre- spending period of 1934, and $2,434,- 642.97 in the second leaf of 1934, During the first six months the accidents reported numbered 27,429, as compared with 25,016: for the same period last year and 29,714 for the last half of .1934, , The fatal accidents for the six months' period were: 1935 130; first half 1934, 120; second half, 156. The average„daily benefits award-, ed during: the'halif year were $18,165„ and the average number of,cheTles issued daily, 880. I i'-. - epailtileesenattelesamatlemenediftemeneeperea What Goes On In every Home Watch in your own home how R'he News -Record — or any other geed newspaper—is reads Possibly the personal and local items are read, and perhaps the main headlines on the front page are scanned; but it is a pretty safe thing to say that wo- men readers will turn very early to the advertisements of local firms which advertise fashion items, food items, and other offerings related in- timately to current needs' and desires. Every woman knows what she wants—.rot perhaps in the precise form' or color, or variety or manner, but certainly in the main matters of her desire or need. This applies to clothes, hats, shoes, food items, beau- ty preparations and many items per- taining to home furnishing. And so women are eternally on the,watch for information --. and for temptation! They are swiftly perceptive of the advertiseanents which present and propose the things of their desire or. need. And obviously it is those re - tellers who advertise to them who stand the best chance of their custom. It is the same in. the case of men. Few men buy impulsively. When they leave home each day for their place of employment, it is not just to get rid of their money. What they buy is, mainly, something whose purchase has been planned--elothes or other forms of apparel, hardware items, motoring sundries, shaving and other bathroom needs, plants, books, and so on. Men, like women, have been read- ing, advertisements in line with their ripening desires and intentions, and of course they go in largest numbers, to those retailers who have been.in- forming them and soliciting their custom. A111 of us, instinctively, go where the light is, not where the darkness ars, Advertisements are light, and so they attract the buyers to those stores which they illumine. The way to get :business is to ask for it. ;Can the truth of this state- ment be successfully dispnted? And here is another equally true state- ment: The public buys from those who invite its custom. The Clinton News4.ecord $1.50 a year. Worth More AND, IT'S A GOOD ADVERTISING MEDIUM ddl