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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1953-05-21, Page 7TU. Gordon Stn,iM One can go on planting many flowers and vegetables regularly . right up to early July in most parts of the country. Expert gardeners who want to get the most out of their land, indeed, make a regular practice of sow- ing a few rows of beets, carrots, beans, corn, and such things every fortnight up to the end of June or even into July If we give these late gardens a little extra cultivation, a little watering and possibly some quick -acting com- mercial fertilizer they will come along fast and mature hi plenty of time before frost. With flowers we can do later planting too and provided stock is available there is no reason for not planting bedding plants, like petunias, pansies phlox, etc, right up to mid-June. Keep Them Spaced Out If one let every seed or plant grow the garden would soon be- eome a jungle, Nature is mach too generous about germination. She is so afraid some species mar die out that she starts a hundied seed- lings sometimes where there is place for only cne. If ai] these things grew they would crowd each other unmercifully and the net result would be pool spindly flowers and warped and twisted vegetables. In almost every case where plants are started from seed 'and especially tiny seed, like lettuce or alyssum or poppies, they must be thinned later. In doing this naturally we 'pull out the poorer speciments first but in any case we must leave plenty of room for full development. If we are afraid of later damage: from bugs leave twice as many plants as at first, then later on we remove every other one, In certain veg- etables like beets and carrots, too, we have the plants about an inch Or so apart at first then use later things for our first meals, When thinned properly the plants Fleft will grow more quickly more sturdily and should be healthier, Thinning is not always confin- ed to seedlings. The extra big and fine blooms you usually see in the flower shows are often the result of thinning. Only in this case it will be the Hower buds. Instead of letting every single rose, peony, or dahlia develop, the professionals nip oft' fifty per cent or more of the buds so that those that are leis will be finer and bigger. The' same thing is done with fruit like apples, plums and peaches for big prime results. Soak When Watering In watering it ie well to re- member that one thorough soak- ing in dry weather is worth a dozen sprinklings. This rule ap- , plies to lawns, too. A light sprink- AMP ling that only lays the dust, en- courages the roots to come near the surface where the hot sun will injure them. Deep soaking on the other hand encourages the roots to go down where they find more plant food, In a great many cases where there are trees nearby light sprinkling also brings the roots of the trees close to the surface where they will ruin both the grass and the lawn mower. With lawns inci- dentally it is advisable either to use a very fine mist of water or else remove the nozzle altogether and really soak. Keeping feet dry guards against the development of fun- gus and ringworm diseases such as athlete's foot, which thrive only in hot, damp environments The millions of microscopic pores in leather permit free pas- sage of air around the foot, and the evaporation of foot moisture. tion of Canada Louisburg today is still a flat, drab and Often misty spot on the snap of Cape Breton; and yet, in the eyes of historians and an- tiquarians it is Louisburg above all places, that puts Cape Bre- ton on the map. Pilgrims come thousands Of miles to see the site of what was the greatest citadel in the New World dur- ing much of the eighteenth cen- tury. From Sydney a train mean- ders down to Louisburg every day except Sunday, consuming most of the day on its tortuous way through Glace Bay and Mira; but .,. by following out George Street and taking Route 22 you may make the run in a car in an hour or less, crossing the broad and beautiful Mira River about half way to your destination. The Mira is Cape Breton's largest river, though not the longest. It flows from Mira Lake through a succession of narrows and bulges, and out to Mira Bay through Mira Gut. As you approach Louisburg. Harbour, you may try to recon- struct, in your mind's eye, the mass of fortifications by which Imperial France tried to secure the riches of the New World; and as you compare the splen- dor of the eighteenth -century scene with the barren fields of today and hear the wheeline sea birds cry out mournfully, you may brood a bit over the evanescence o1' "the pomp of power," . Today, certainly, there is no- thing in Louisburg that glitters. The place has reverted almost to the state of the primitive fishing village that was settled by a few families from New- foundland in 1713 and was known as English Harbour until the French fortress was built.. In the 1920's, however, the Canadian Government acquired an area of more than three hun- dred acres that included the site of the old walled city, and set it apart as the Louisburg Ra- tional Historic Park, .. . Moreover, the construction of monuments has been under- taken. A granite shaft stand- ing near the King's Bastion commemorates the first siege, and on the rocky shore of near - 1,, Y SCHOOL LESSON by Gabarus Bay a Monument celebrates Wolfe's landing, The museum, too, with its interest- ing collection o.f relics and walls covered with old prints and en- gravings, is a part of the gov- ernment's project; and in 1937 there were dedication cere- monies. -From "Cape Breton: The Isle of .Romance." by Ar- thur Walworth. "Dad, eau I have a gun?' Sooner or later. most Cana- dian fathers and especially those: living on farms, are asked this question by their young sons, Be- fore he makes a negative se posi- tive answer, a father should first ask himself:. "Is my son ready to have a gun?". When - is he ready? According to K. N. Morris, executive direc- tor of the Canadian Civilian As- sociation of Marksmen, a boy can start shooting when tee has shown a sense of responsibility in other fields - from about the age orf 12 to 14 tears. :Mr. Morris says that if you can trust your boy to curly the neighbor's baby across the street or take a $20 bill to the grocery store, or carry eat important and confidential message, then he usually has a sense of responsi• - bility and fs ready for his first gun. If you are unfamiliar with fire- arms, consult an expert or a member of a shooting club be- fore choosing a gun. The first a. Celestial 00. Viae • CROSSWORD PUZZLE A(IROSS 1. Tablet 4. 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Teo eu tint.. 2.711, 80 51aeant. /25 down 40, Chart 4, Dellen a t,+'In- 11 Snlalteat 4, OAtomltabl near 111g' plant integer ancient Troy 7. Recited me. 07. lel atln g'nl::hr•. :, tt rale ehl In cltttn10111y 1II. Avb,t lr.imho 40 ~bell er NM Ili W Aim Answer Elsewhere en 'l'h s Page: should be a .22 rifle b ca.1:41‘,basic principles of shooting are easier taught with it. Besides, 't has no recoil and ammunition ie inex- pensive. , Arrange for the ltut lo attend instruction classes sponsored by your nearest rifle club or asso- ciation, If none is available in your neighborhood, ask a friend who- knows guns and shooting and whose judgment you respect, a Completion of a course of in- struction does not mean that a boy is qualified to go target, shooting or hunting alone. He needs adult supervision for a year or 'two so that he knows all rales of safety and proper gun handling on the range. in woods and fields. Proper instruction in shooting gives a boy an experience that will be beneficial throughout his life. After studying the changing farm picture throughout the world, a group of agricultural economists has outlined a 10 - point program for more efficient farming which should be a use- ful guide to Canadian farmers in 1963, These points are: s, e 4' 1, Make the fame an eflleient operating unit by careful plan• ning for the best use of land, labor, machinery, cash and •credit. a s s 2. Use more lime, fertilizer, good seed and modern methods of efficient production to obtain highest returns per aero• and per man. " 1", 3. Continue sound management of grasslands to support the growing livestock and poultry in- dustry. Make use of soil, water and labor resources with an eye towards thou' conservation. c 9 a 4, Produce (neat, milk, eggs and other livestock products needed to feed the growing population Practise closet'. culling, improved breeding, better feeding and effi- cient management to increase production and laconic pe7 ani- mal and per man, n w a 8. Use approved methods and materials to tight crop and live- stock insects, diseases and para- sites, household inserts, rodents, weeds and ether pests. • "Take Cover" -"Barely" clothed in army boots and helmet, this toddler poses for Sgt. Frank Cordeiro, who won second prize with the photo in an all -Army photography contest. 6. Give farm woodlots better management and fire protection, Do a better job of marketing the timber crop. Reforest lands best suited to trees. 7. Provide and use more pro- cessing and storage facilities for farm products. Study consumer demands and produce and pre- pare products to meet them, Mar- ket products through most effi- cient channels. 8. Build a good family life with attractive homes having adequate storage space and mo- dern conveniences efficiently used. Keep family healthy and happy by providing opportunities for education, religious training and - social life. 9.Train ('ural youth in im- proved methods of farming, health, citizenship and leader- ship. 0 4 4 10. Keep inlointed on agricul- tural policies and programs, and actively support local and na- tional farmers' organizations. Flea beetles are smart insects common across Canada. Few vegetable- gardens are not harmed by them, Radishes, tur- nips, cabbages and Brussels sprouts are especially subject to their attacks, Beans, beefs, toma- toes and other vegetables are in- jured to a lesser degree. „ ,. * The• insrcts may appear sud- denly fen largo ntimbets to feed on the leaves, leaving numerous shall round holes. The early loaves on young seedlings may be destroyed, which results in the .plant's death, Leaves of transplants they suffer est s ever - WORLD'S FIRST MOBIL2 ivitlSEUM --"Varnished boxes" and "stIWaers" three ancient baggage cars,'aad three locomotives of yester- year make up this Canadian National Railways. museum trail, lr houses, in permanent display, exhibits ranging all the way from tickets, lanterns, rails, Bible racks and pictures of his- torical events to the power plait 01 the first diesel electric tar in North America. Special sections are devoted to Ruyal Tottrs, pioneer railways, steame ships, telegraphs. express and motive power. A family tree traces Ilia growth of 265 pioneer railways, from Canada's first steam road in 1836, to the present 24.0(1(1 -mile C'atladien National System. the largest un this continent. The history of railway development is the history of Canada.. Pretty girls dressed in crinoline, hoop skirts, poke bonnets and all, and veteran trainmen wearing 4tt\ttinlea of a century ago, are shown, left. with M. A. Metcalf, vire-president and executive assistant of the Canadian National Systen, and Mayer Candi- lien Houde of Montreal on the oc- eastou of rho traits mating its public debut. Mogul No. t'74, of 1899, the merest locomotive still operating on tate ('N R, is used la haul the train It is a far cry from today's powerful locomotives. i ly plants are set back or die. A serious outbreak of a second brood of flea beetles in August may destroy leaves of mature plants. The bind legs of .tiee beetles are so enlarged, they are able to i jump like fleas. Although there i are several common species, most are shiny black in color be- tween one -sixteenth to one- eighth of an inch long, Winter is passed in the adult stage un- der leaves and other debris around the garden. With the arrival of warm weather, adults feed on weeds and early -planted vegetables. Eggs are laid in the soil, White larvae hatch out and remain 10 the soil feeding on fine rootlets but doing little damage. After three to four weeks, larvae change into the pupal stage from which the new generation of beetles emerges in August to cause damage before retiring to Winter quarter. 15 Flea j)eetlee are easily toe- I trolled by spraying with a solu- tion containing 50 per cent wet- table DDT or dusting with three per cent DDT dust. Prepared garden dusts containing roten- one should be used on edible vegetables near harvest time when second generation adults are present, It is important to watch for flea beetle injury on seedlings and transplants as these can be killed in a few days if not protected. Insecticide should be applied at weekly in- tervals as long as the insects are present or injury by them evi- dent. By Rev ft B Warton B A. 11.t, LIVING AS CIIIRISTIANS 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 5:1-11, 1448 Memory Selection: Fot' God has not appointed 'us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with hint. 1 '.t'itessalonians 0: 0-I0. v __ The letters of Paul to the Thessalonians are believed to- be the first of the New Testament • epistles which he wrote. This church in Macedonia was found- ed by Paul on his second mis• - sionary journey. The general theme is the return of Jesus Christ. Paul urges readiness for that great event. Nearly 2,000 years have passed since Paul wrote. Still our Lord delays His coming, He is long- suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance 2 Peter 3:9. But the promise is sure, He will return. The re- establishment of the Jews in their homeland is one of the signs that His coming draweth near, Therefore, let us "be sober, putting on the breatstplate of faith and love; and for ae helmet, the hope of 9alvatiorl." We -are urged to warn the un- ruly, comfort the feeble minded, support •the weak, be patient to- ward all men. We are not to ren- der evil for evil. The spirit of retaliation is not Christian spirit. As a mark of a Christian John Wesley often quoted, "Rejoice evermore, Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks" This spirit is much needed today. There Would be fewer nervous bt'eakdowes if we received Jesus Christ as our Savior and follow- ed His teaching, A boob Be Polite and Live Longer, published by the Executive Company, New York says, "Displays of temper, anger, hate, rudeness and grump- iness prevent clear thinking and play havoc with the nervous sys- tem. Far better than any tonics, are a cheerful nature, a sense of humor, and a mind that stays calm under stress", Jesus Christ in our heart will help us to live this calm and happy life Paul prays that the believer may be entirely sanctified. A life separated unto God, with the heart made clean and indwelt by . the holy Spirit is God's plan for us. Living thus we will not be faultless but we can be blameless until Jesue comes. Let us not fail short of God's will for its. Olose-Up. In Tampa, Cigar Manufacturer Karl Cuesta, vic- tim of a series of burglaries, complained to police that . the camera he had rigged up in his factory , to photograph marau- ders 'sad been stolen. Upsidedown to Prevent Peeking 7J ■©9Aa6T93 NWd. Q� G 3 7 'INK] a V uridtih pptueue n - 'E713, ©• g UMIEW:- aoo©V0009n 'i titsalillWwl:' 11 er ' •',:m ®0 emmosummu Illipm W7 ' uuuvim© , ,umu I1E!1I 4s0A a1911 Smelly Business --Think your job smel s? Not nearly so much as Dr. J. M. Shewgt's. The Condon scientist hos to smell fish for a living. His knowing nose plays on important part in his doily expelirnents with methods forprcaatving fish.