HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1946-06-20, Page 3THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1946
THE SE/WORTH NEWS
ANO ABLE FOR THE
BIG TASK AHEAD
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With silent yet et perceptible tible determi
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determination
awareness of the urgency of the great need for
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foodstuffs, the Canadian farmer
a has accepted the
responsibility whih is his to
maintain and increase
the outputut of farm products so important in our
national economy and so essential to relieve the
critical shortage in world, supplies.
Provided, as he now is, withpurpose nobler
than self-interest, he sets himself to the task with
loftier ambition and renewed energy. Eager he
is for that conscious recognition within himself of
having a definite and necessary part in the
national welfare in its domestic and export ac-
tivities. Zealous is he that his contribution may be
worthy and adequate.
By his side, ever ready to help make more
effective the farmer's effort is the Canadian
implement maker whose co-operation in furnishing
the most efficient machines enables him to multiply
his output and extend his activities so that today
he produces more with less manpower and in the
most economical manner yes attained.
Never were the opportunities in agriculture
more promising—never was the Canadian farmer
better fitted or better equipped to make the most
of those opportunities. In the future as in the past
Massey -Harris will •endeavour to develop, supply
and service equipment that will make it easier for
the farmer to fulfill his plans and aspirations.
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SIDEDRESS'BOUNTY TOMATOES
The 'profit from the Bounty tomato
crop play depend on the Method of
feeding. Adef1,Ce balance of food
reserves is required by the plants and
depends on the fertility level of the
soil and on the kinds and amotnatS' of
fertiliser applied:
As nitrogen end potash are readily
soluble in water, a considerable
amount may he leached ,from the soil
during heavy rains, If the soil is nor-
mally moist the plants willbe able to
utilize these elements fully. If ` the
soil is dry these foods do not go, into
solution readily and are not easily
available to the plants. Under these
conditions extra sidedressings may be
regitired. A knowledge of the soil
condition and an appreciation of the
ff c f th
effect the weather are e essential to.
successful <s i
deltas in
s tomatoes,
g of
says LF. Ounsworth,, Dominion
Ex-
perimental Station, Haltow, Ont.
An ext
esS of nitrogen tau
wille
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the plants to be very 'vegetative in
growth and consequently unfruitful.
A lack of
nitrogen will result in un-
thrifty plants. Potash may be required.
on some soils or under some condi-
tions as a sided.ressing, Phosphorous
is slowly made available to the plants
by the soil moisture. This food ma-
terial should be applied in advance of
planting the crop.
A general recommendation is neces-
sarily very broad. The grower should
adapt such a. recommendation to his
own conditions. Asa result of fertili-
zer experiments conducted at the Ex-
perimental Station at Harrow, on
early tomatoes, it issuggested that
2.12-10 fertilizer mixture be applied at
the rate of 1000 pounds per acre.
This may supplemented with two or
three sidedressings of nitrogen in the
form of ammonium nitrate at the
rate of 100
pounds per acre per appli-
cation. Matte the first sidedressing of
nitrogen after the firsttwo flower
Musters have set. If applied too early
the hlitrogen may result in the blos-
soms dropping off.
Observe the growth and behaviour
of the plants before applying subse-
quent
ubsequent sidedressings. If there Is con-
siderable rainfall and the plants be-
sons very vegetative, apply no more.
sidedressings. If thee season is dry,
make the second and third applica-
tions at weekly intervals so that there
will be sufficient nitrogen available
to the plants,
KEEP THE PROFITABLE HEN
CULL THE DRONE
One of the moat important factors
in reducing the cost of 'producing
eggs is the elimination of the drones
in the flock, says W. T. Scott, Head
Poultryman, Dominion Experimental
Station, Harrow, Ont.
Culling should be almost a contin-
uous practice throughout the year,
with a final and exacting selection
just before the next mating. If the
selection is thorough it is the surest
method establishing health and vigour
and no flock can be profitable with --
but these essential features.
The unprofitable drone in the flock
is 'a lability that should be wiped
out:.,0he earliest possible moment
that she can be detected and though
T SLEEP ON A TRAiN AGAIN!"
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air-conditioned room. You can do it now by Cana-
dian National. For short or long trips, by day or
night, in coach or sleeper, you'll' appreciate the
tpleasure and relaxation of your journey by train.
LETj',CN HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP.
tinerary?Reservations? Tickets? Information about places
ito go? Your local Canadian National ticket office can do a lot
to, make your trip a joy from the start. Wherever;' you plan
to go, drop in and talk things over with Canadian National
j4NADIAN NATIONAL
TO EVERYWHERE IN CANADA,,
the trap -nest is a more reliable`indi-
cato of eggabduction there arecer-
tain, n et
tain visible characters that disting-
uish the poor layer at this season.
Providing the condition has not
been brought about by disease, poo
feeding practice, depluning mites or
a deficiency in the ration, the bird
that sheds her feathers early in the
summer is most likely tt prove un-
profitable and the persistently broody
hen is a grave liability.
At this season when a good layer
should show some evidence of bleach-
ing in legs and beak and carry a fun
waxy bright red comb, a bright alert
eye, soft velvety skin covering the
abdomen, a large moist vent and a
good spread between the pubic or lay
bones, the bird with the reverse of
these characters may be readily
di
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tin wished as a poor layer and likely
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to prove unprofitable ,f retained in
thel
Pock
Culling the flock while the - birds
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are in production is an operation that
should be carried out with as little
excitement asp Th ibl . os
s e birds
The bid
should be driven quietly behind . a
screen and handled individually, By
running the palm of the left hand
along, the breast bone and grasping
the thighs close to the body the bird
willrest comfortably and may be
turned in any direction without re-
leasing the hold and the right hand
can be used freely to make any ex-
amination that is •desired.
Excepting the trap -nest there is no
method of culling that is infailable
but few mistakes will be made if the
examination is carried out carefully
along the lines suggested.
PASTURE FOR POULTRY
In recent years the science of nu-
trition has disclosed facts which have
greatly t
ly improved poultry production
in all its phases. That equally rapid
improvement will continue to be made
is hardly to be expected since each
important step forward brings the
saturation point closer. Efficiency and
quality rather than quantity of pro-
duction will take on fresh importance
unlet these conditions. In that phase
of production which relates to effici-
ency and quality in growth, the sub -
:lee of pasture for poultry is of first
importance, says H. S. Gitteridge,
Poultry Division, Central Experiment-
al Farm, Ottawa.
The objects in providing pastures
are two -fold; first to substitute con-
sumption of forage plants for as great
a proportion of the more expensive
protein, mineral and 'vitamin feeds as
possible and secondly to supply hy-
gienic conditions for the growth of
the young stock having regard partic-
ularly to
y the contra] of internal par-
asites.
Some of the factors which must be
considered are: to use grasses which
are not too coarse, to cut then fre-
quently so that they will remain suc-
culent, and that varieties which are
palatable to poultry should be used.
Short, fresh growth is more palatable,
lower in fibre and higher, in protein,
Mineral and vitamins. During the
period of the wartime scarcity of
protein, work iri connection with
poultry feeds at the Poultry Division,
Central Experimental Farm showed
that levels of protein considerably
below recommended requirements
were satisfactory for growth if even
moderately good pasture was availa-
ble. Daring the present acute protein
shortage this finding is applicable
and various estimates suggest that 20
to 80 per cent of the cost of rearing
may be saved through judicious use
of good pasture,
Annual, permanent and rotational
pastures all have their place accord-
ing to the requirements of the indi-
vidual enterprise. Stated briefly, an
ual pastures are most costly both
from the standpoint of seed and cul-
tural practices, but are particularly
satisfactory for limited pasture areas
and for the soil cleaning values of the
large amount of cultivation required.
Permanent pastures are, most fruitful
and have a negligible cost outlay for
cultural practices, but in the case of
established parasitism there must be
plenty of area to set-up a three or
four year rotation of permanent pas-
ture if the parasitism is to be con-
trolled. Rotational pastures in which
poultry are on pasture in one year of
a regular farm rotation, with cultivat-
ed and other crops in the rotation, is
without doubt the most satisfactory
considering all facto's. A bulletin
which deals with all important mat-
ters pertaining to poultry pasture, in -
eluding reconimendadens suitable
for all parts of Canada, is available,
front Dominion. Department of Agri-
culture, Ottawa,.
Sister of Seafortb Lady
'Passes in Morris Toiiship
After an illness of several months
the death occurred Sunday of Mrs,
Mary Phelan Sr: A lifelong resident
of Morris Township, Mrs. Phelan died
at the home of her son, James, con-
cession 9, Morris Township, in her
S3rd year, A devout Roman Catholic,
Airs. Phelan was a member of the
League of the Sacred Heart, the Altar
Society, the Society for the Prropaga-
tion of the Faith and the Catholic
League. Widow of Willia.n, Phelan,
she is survived by three sons, Rev, W.
J. Phelan, of London; Rev. Louis
Phelan, of Si, Augustine, and Thomas
of Saginaw; also two daughters, Mrs.
William Lane, Dublin, and Sister St.
Leonard of St. Joseph's Order, now
stationed at Seaford). Two brothers,
John Ryan, of London, and Patrick, of
Goderich, and one sister, Mrs. M.
Cleary, Seafortb, also survive. The
funeral of Mrs. Phelan was held on
Wednesday with, solemn requiem high
mass being sung at 10 a.m, in St.
Michael's Church, Blyth.
Pinkney -MacDougall —
A marriage was solemnized in
First United Church, Ottawa, recent-
ly, when 'Rev, Harold S. Clugston
united in marriage Lillian Isabel, only
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jo'hn A.
MacDougall, Argyle Shore, P.E,I.,, and
Mr. Glen Richard Pinkney, son of Mrs. ,
J. 1. Pinkney, 265 Cohourg at., Strat-
ford, late Mr, Pinkney, eY,
ford, and the
form-
erly of Seaford). The bride, who was
.given in marriage by her brother, Mr.
James MacDougall, wore a gown of
ivory brocadedsatin with a sweet-
heart neckline, light bodice, and long
sleeves tapering to points over her
hands, The full skirt formed a slight
train, and her floor length veil was
draped from a high coronet: of the
same material, adorned with white
velvet bows. She carried a bridal bou-
quet of American Beauty roses, white
Her
it fern.
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and
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of pearls,
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Mr.Lorne Pinkney,
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Toronto, was best mai,. The ushers
were Mr. Roy Fawthrop , Cornwall,
and Mr. Floyd Pinkney, Toronto. Fol
lowing a reception, Mr. and'` Mrs,
Pinkney left to spend their honey-
moon in 'New York. For travelling the
bride chose a powder blue wool suit,
with matching velvet flowered hat,
and white accessories. Her corsage
bouquet was of red roses. They will
take up residence in Deseronto,
Miss Mary Roberts Appointed
To County Nursing Staff
Huron County Council's Health and
Hospitals Committee, met in County
Nurses' Headquarters, Clinton, and
appointed Miss Margaret Roberts, R.
N., to the County Health nursing staff,
her duties to commence August 1, The
staff now has been completed. A
Stratford girl, Miss Roberts matricul-
ated from Stratford Collegiate Insti-
tute and attended Stratford Normal.
She graduated from Toronto General
Hospital School for Nurses. securing
her R.N.. and subsequently received
her Public Health Nursing certificate
from University of Toronto. Recently
she has been a member of Hamilton
Public. Health Nursing staff.
Goderich Signal -Star Has
Been Reorganized
A reorganization of the ownership
of Signal -Star Press Limited has tak-
en
aken place this week, A. P. Wilkes re-
tiring.'and George L. Ellis, of London,.
having acquired an interest iu the
company. W. H, Robertson remains as
editor and Mr, Ellis will be business
manager, For more than three years
with Army Public Relations at Milit-
ary Headquarters, London, Ont„ Mr.
Ellis is obtaining his discharge from
the army and will move to Goderich
shortly with his family. Prior to ser-
vice in the army, he was with various
newspapers in Ontario and Quebec,
including the London Advertiser, The
Sudbury Star and The Windsor Daily
Star. Mr, Wilkes is retiring after
nearly forty years in newspaper work,
eleven of these years in Goderich.
Goderich Signal -Star,
Perth County High School
Bylaws Passed
Perth County Council last week
passed bylaws establishing the High
School Areas for Perth County muni-
cipalities. First of the revised bylaws
No. 882. was that to establish Mitchell
and a portion of the townships of
Fullerton, Logan, Hibbert, Ellice and
Elmo as a high school district to be
known os the Mitchell High School
District. Included would be all real
property in Mitchell; all real proper-
ty in Fullerton with the exception of
lots 1 to 3 in concession 10. lot 1 in
concession 11, lot 20 to 36 in con-
cession 1.8, lots 18 to 30 in concession
17, lots 19 to 31 in the East Mitchell
Road concession, lots 14 and 15 in
concession 12. hots 19 to 30 in the
West Mitchell Road concession, lots
11 lo 15 in concession 13, lots 10 to 15
in concessien 14; all real property in
Logan excepting those Iots and part
lots that are assessed annually to the
Dublin Continuaticn school; all real
property .in Elma described as being
lots 9 to 25 in coucesslor 17 and 18;
all real properly in Ellice known as
lots 21 to 35 inclusive in concessions
1 to 3; ail real property in Hibhert
described Its lots 1 to 20 in conces-
sions 1 10 14 with the exception of
those asses. sed to Dublin Continuation
school, Tire final by-law, 836. passed
was that for the Seaforth High School
District which would include all real
property in I•Iihbert described as lots
21 to 20 lin concessions 1 to 14 with
the exception of those lots assessed to
the Dublin Continuation school,
CARE OF VACUUM CLEANER
1. Never pick up tacks, pins or
other hard or sharp objects with
ycleanour cleaner•,
2. Empty the bag frequently—a
dust container gives better
suction; therefore better cleaning.
8. Keep brushes free from hair
and threads.
4, If your cleaner is a brush type
position.
machine, adjust brushes to correct
5. If brush does not work, check
the belt. If 'too loose, replace with a
new one.
6. Lighten your housework by us-
ing the attachments,
7. Don't run cleaner across cord.
Coil cord loosely on hooks when not
in use,
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