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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1948-08-12, Page 7Don't Look Much Like Fish, But That's What They Are -Although the principal market for their huge catches of mackerel, whitefish, perch etc. is in the United States, the Omstead Brothers are continually developing . new ideas to make fish more attractive as • food for the average Canadian. Situated at Wheatley, Ont. the Fishery is operated by five brothers, two of whom are still of school age and work only during the summers. Started some 30 years ago this is now the largest inland pound net fishery in the Dominion. This exclusive picture, taken inside the plant, shows fish in the course of preparation for the freezer lockers in retail stores, where it will appear in one -pound, ready -to -use packages. Home of Canada's Largest Inland Pound Net ,Fisheries -Situated on the shores of Lake Erie at Wheatley, Ont about 25 miles southwest of Chatham -the Omstead Brothers Fishery has been in operation some 30 -years, abd has grown into the largest project of its kind in the Dominion. Pound net fishing is a highly developed type, using special all -metal boats which- because of lack of docking space -are hoisted up on derricks when not actually in use. Special pile -driving barges are used in constructing,the nets, which stretch out into the lake as far as four miles. Whitefish, mackerel and perch are the principal products. This picture, taken especially for these pages, gives a general view of the, plant. I-IRONICTE S INGERF RM That big day to which we had been looking forward for so many weeks -the day on which my friend from England was due to arrive -- has come and gone. Thirty years have fallen away and in our resumed friendship we hardly realise they ever existed. Time changes the (0"4..."..." colour of one's hair, produces lines and wrinkles, alters the contour of one's figure (alas!) but after all is mid and done it does little to the nal person -the same character is there, the expressions and manner- isms that we remember make their appearance at unexpected times just as they always did. When I met Cicely at the airport I had only -one moment of panic; that was when 1 had watched about twenty .persons pass through the gate and still no sign of anyone I thought in any way resembled her. And then I saw her ... and without the least doubt at all as to her identity I went to the gate to meet her. So there we were -after thirty years. * * Incidentally, that was also the day • when the men started cutting wheat - and had quite a bit of trouble with the binder. It was also the day when the hatchery man phoned that he was bringing our second lot of chickens -half grown, thank goodness, and all pullets. Even at that the thought of more chickens on that day was the last straw since Bob and l were going to the airport and Partner, J thought, would have quite enough to do without acting as "chicken' sitter." So the arrival of the chicks was postponed for a day. * * 1' Do you know what? -I have ask- ed Cicely to jot down a few of her impressions of Canada and Cana- dian living so here they are verba- tim. I arrived in Canada by air from England on July 21. The journey took just over twenty-four hours. Owing to bad weather we had to take the route via Iceland but due, probably to the skill of the pilot, the Atlantic crossing was smooth, and- the attention and courtesy of the stewardess helped to make the trip for me a very pleasant exper- ience. And now what are my impres- sions of Canada gained in these few days? The. countryside is vast but lovely with its woods and maple - lined roads -and I love the pretty blue chicory. I said I wanted to take a root back to England but was told in no uncertain terms of the nature and character of this lovely flower that I admired so much. Ontario seems a land of queer noises - trains that screech like "All Clear" sirens; the constant ringing of party line telephone bells • that nobody seems to answer. The local shops, I thought, were large and well-filled, and the newspapers absolutely enormous. * * * The countryside as a whole seems very similar to that of Eng- land but the shopping centre with its wooden stores, and the residen- tial district with wooden houses among the trees, quite continental in appearance. Naturally I am en- joying the quantity and variety of food 'that comes to the table and I 'am sure many an English house- wife would envy what goes into Tippy's supper dish every night. And the bread ... I just cannot get over the lightness and whiteness of the bread! * * * As for the eggs -I never saw such enormous eggs. I can't quite get used to the idea of there being no twilight. It is light -and then so suddenly it is dark. I love Cana- dian farm lifer -at least what I have seen of it so far -soon I shall be an accomplished hen and chicken feeder. Last night I. even tried to milk a cow and got at feast a tum- bler -full of milk, so I am looking forward to several weeks happy and useful holiday in Canada," Considerate "Look heap, Rastus, you all know what you're doin'? You via' away forde weekend and there ain't a ,stick of wood cut for de .house." "Well, what you alt whinin' about, womin? I ain't taking de axe am 1?i, CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS 1. Heavy nail 4. Relief 8. Strokes gently IL New Zealand tree. 13. Soon 14. Leave. out 16. Piece 17. Dainty 18. Strainer 19. Mistake 21. Chess pieces 33. Pronoun 34. Man's narne 27. Support Sorsa climbing plant 31. Steersman 33. Wangler 39. S*amp 36. Long narrow opening 37. Encourages 39. Votes 91. Write 42. Exist 44. Light repast 46. Narrow fabrics 48. 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Ground pine 20 .111110 ® 1®®®■ • Answer to This Puzzle Will Appear Next Week GliEEN THUMB Gordon Stunt After periods- of heavy rainfall it will often be found that many of the fertilising elements have been "leached" out of your soil -and a supplementary feeding at this season is general- ly a good invest- ment because of the various vege- table crops. For even if your soil preparation in the spring was adequate late crops may by this time be in need of this extra feeding. Nitrate of soda applied at the rate of five pounds per 1,000 square feet is good for this purpose. * * * When you notice small sticky spots appearing on sidewalks, or on the tops of cars parked under shade trees, you cal be pretty cer- tain they are due to the aphids. The sweet and sticky secretion from these insects is often called honey- dew -which is the attraction for the hordes of ants which often accom- pany the aphids. Norway maple is one of the great- est reatest favorites of the aphids, but they will settle on poplar, birch, haw- thorn and sometimes even cherry and apple trees. Sprays of nicotine are the usual treatment, but they must be given regularly and repeatedly as several different generations of aphids can their appearance in a very short time. * * * A new variation of the tine -tested "soil soaker" is a new irrigator- which fits any hose -that has just cone on the market. The new con- traption consists of a small round cylinder perforated with many tiny holes through which the 'nater bub- bles, soaking and aerating the soil at one and the same time. * * * More and more gardeners, in order to improve the quality of the •soil, are making a point of sowing some "green manure" crop in vegetable gardens, in annual flower beds, or in any other garden patch that can be spared •during the early fall or early spring. Fall wheat is a fine crop for this purpose and so is rye. You will need about one pound of either for 400 square feet -or about two bushels to an acre. Scatter the seed over your beds in late August or early September, then cultivate it in. * * * Don't delay too long the pruning of your rambler roses; in fact the best plan is to tackle the job as soon as possible after flowering is ' done. Pruning. should be done every year, because of the heavy growth. All you have to do is cut out, close to theground, all the canes that have flowered this year. Tying and training the new canes should begin immediately after the cutting is done. * * * If you want pansies to edge a flower bed or border a walk next spring, start,growing the plants from seed riht now. Fresh seed, planted in a coldframe or flat within the next two or three weeks, should germinate abundantly The .seed- lings should be then pricked out and properly spaced, and the young plants finally moved to their per- manent places in October. * * * "Even a modest garden contains, for those who know how to look . and to wait, more instruction than a library."-AMIEL. TA LE TTi.IKS eJcme Andrews. There are many who claim that they simply do not like squash as a table vegetable when, as a matter of fact, they have never tasted it when properly cooked. For squash can be very tasty, as well as health- ful, whether it is the crookneck variety, the Italia:. or Zucchini squash, or the saucer-shaped patty - pans. Here are some recipes you are almost certain to enjoy; but one thing is very important. Squash of any kind should be used when young and tender -not after the shell grows tough and hard. Squash, Pan-fried Slice squash about three quarters of an inch thick; dip slices into milk, then into fine bread crumbs seasoned with onion, salt, pepper, etc. Saute in butter or cooking fat 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and crisp and serve hot. Spanish -style Squash One shall summer squash and one medium-size eggplant cut in small dice. Arrange in buttered baking dish in alternate layers with two sliced tomatoes. Grate one medium onion and sprinkle over vegetables. Add touch of paprika or any other seasonings you choose. Cover all with crushed corn flakes, dotted liberally with butter or fat. oultices of Mecca relieve pain, bring out cores, cels quiclely, no scar. 25c, 35c, 50c, 51.00. Bake in moderate oven (350 de- grees) 50 to 60 minutes. Makes from 4 to 6 servings. Squash, Stuffed With Corn Take four whole yellow squash of the straight variety and cook in boiling water 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool, then remove the pulp, saving the shells. 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