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Zurich Herald, 1917-04-20, Page 4t •ae, ! BERA/A-4D ieliiteed Thureday afternoons from the HERALD •PRINTINQ �FICE Victoria. St., Zurich, by A7a'drew F; Heeetand Chester L,Snrith 1Terrns of subscription $1 per year in advanee; $1.50 may be charged. it not so paid. U. S. subseripti- » s $1,50 .strictly in advance. No ,paper• discontinued until all ar- rears are'paid unless at the option of the publisher. :The date to which every subscription is paid is denoted on the label. .Advertising Rates-- Transient ad- vertisements, 10 cents per line for first insertion and 4 cents per line for each subsequent insertion Small advertisements nod to ex- • ceed one inch, 'such as "Lost," "Strayed," or "Stolen," etc., in- serted ,once for 25 cents, and each rubsequent insertion 10 cents Communication intended for pub- lication must, as a guarantee of good faith, be •accompanied by the name of the writer. Address all communications to THE HERALD PRINTING CO. ZURICH, ONTARIO. EXTERMINATING COUCH GRASS Experimental Farm Note. :When the land for the Experim- ental 'Station now located at Mor- den, Man., was purchased in 1915, it was round to be badly infested with couch grass; also called quack, twitch or quick, grass. In an effort to exterminate this weed, sixty-five acres of that part of the farm which appeared to be the worst infested was treated as • follows;— , . `..About the first of Jane, it was ploughed. four inches deep. and well harrowed. Th spring tooth cultivator was the used, serving to draw the (roots well to the top of the ground. Next a chain har- row Was employed. This impl- ement brought all the loose grass to the surfa-1 land left it in large rolls all ov 'r the Veld. These. rolls were then for "'eel into heaps: to dry and' were bu.r.ed about Aug lust lst. canm.e'diately after this the land was again Iplonghed and :again given the treatment out -- lined above, and -wa.s finally plou- In the teeing Of 1916, it was well itaarrowed then +sown and cross - sown with barley •at the rate of 1.3¢ bushels per •acre each way. There was a •good crop of grain and it was almost impossible to find a blade 'of couch grass .tthe whole area. • • 'Swat the first fly. ----4---- FRUIT TREES AND PLANTS FOR SPRING PLANTING We have established a lasting reputation for fair and square dealing and are n 'ow prepared to meet existing conditions by offer- ing our high grade trees ;and plants direct to customers at ROCK BOTTOM Prices, Don't; delay planting fruit trees and plants, as there is' notching pays !better. Send for our illustrated cireulars of hardy varieties which (you Cain order direct and get the :benefit of agent's commission. Our prices will be sure to interest Tout THE CHASE BROTHERS CO.OF ONTARIO LTD. NURSERYMEN, ESTABLISHED 18 5 r. COLBORNE, ONT, Henry Ford, at the request of the Bri'ish Government, has waived all Ipate'nt rights on his farm tractor, ia+nd has cabled the eeecifications to England, s.o Great Britain can :uan- iufaeture tractors for use in the .British Islesf,anid in France. An- m-ouncement to this effect was snade at the Ford -Motor Coniipan- r's offices to -day. It was believed that the tractors will help to great- ly increase farm acreage in the en - *elate countries. It was also announced that Mr. • . Woad c1 hopes to have thousands of tractors *weedy for use in the Unit- ed States and Canada by August 1. Mr. Ford's entire tractor plant ~!the slame as his automobile factory twill he fat the 'disposal of the Unit - 'ed States Gorern hent, Alb AUCTION SALE Of Farm Stock, Implements, Etc.. Mn1ite south of Dashwood, pn; i1'uesclay, April 24th at 1 o'clock. le. Bossenberry, auctioneer; Chris- • '+ran Finkbeiner, proprietor, READY FOR GARDEN How to Plan Your Work .and Work to a Plan. EVERYBODY GROW EATABLES First of Series of Timely Hints—Get Your Ground Ready Now, but Don't Be in Too Much of a Hurry to Put in the Seed, (By S, C. TOIINSTON, Vegetable Specialist, Ontario Department or Agriculture, Toronto.) At no time in many years has the necessity and importance of the home vegetable garden been so clear- ly shown as for this coming summer. France, our wonderful ally, has since the French Revolution been a nation of small farmers, her people of small means cultivating some available laud to produce a portion of their own household foodstuffs and to In- crease the wealth of the nation; Great Britain, threatened with a shortage of foodstuffs, determined to cultivate all available land possible to offset this shortage and we in Canada bending every energy toward facilitating these great nations should do all in our individual power to do something in the hope of help- ing ourselves and assisting the com- mercial vegetable growers who are seriously handicapped by the short- age of labor in the production of vegetable foodstuffs. Every city, town, and village dweller has an op- portunity to help this great work, in that there are hundreds of avail- able plots now practically unproduc- tive which could be made grow vegetables and thus add to the wealth of the country. Vegetables an Important Food. Vegetables should form an import- ant portion of the daily food of the average human being,for they possess qualities which we are told are essen- tial in the proper digestion of the heavy foods, such as meats. To help you do your part in your backyard this column will discuss some of the practical problems in connection with vegetable -growing during the next few weeks. All backyards cannot be prepared in one year to grow vegetables of an excellent quality. Some portion of the yard, however, may be devoted to this purpose, or, if it is eonvenlent, there are usually many vacant lots which are not too far from one's place of abode which possibly could be devoted to the growing of veget- ables. Some Essentials. First of ail itis essential that the vegetable garden, no 'matter how small, be planted according to some telaai,,nr,amio...,, oI --.one Attempts to •trill a"House or to' "set o'ti" ,' fe vial flower border without • using some drawing or chart to go by. Why should the vegetable garden be treat- ed differently? Haphazard planting will prove a failure, and in order to overcome this itshould be remem- bered in laying out the garden that (1) Tall plants will be most effec- tive if placed behind low ones, not intermingled with them. (2) All plants closely allied should be grown together, not in the same row, but in. rows adjoining one another. (3) The fences may be decorated with vine crops which may be sup- ported on the fences by means of strings or lattice work. (4) All quickly maturing veget- ables should be planted in a portion of the garden by themselves so that they may be harvested and the ground used for other crops later on. The work of planning the garden to determine what vegetables and how much of each is to be grown will be influenced by one's individ- ual tastes. One should grow an abundance of such crops as one con- sumes the most. Secure Seed Now :But Plant Only When Soil is Ready. The backyard gardener should de- cide very early which crops are to be grown and should purchase his seed as soon as possible. It must be remembered, however, that much of this seed may be wasted if it is planted too early in the season. The soil must be warm to receive the ,seeds, and amateur gardeners must have patience until it is certain that good growing weather is really hero. It is possible in ordinary seasons to plant some vegetables in April, and yet many backyard vegetable en- thusiasts will be well advised to wait until the middle of May before doing very much in the garden, Suitable Varieties. . A list of varieties suitable for gardens made by city, town, and vil- lage dwellers follows;— Asparagus — Palmetto, Conovers Colossal. Beans—Davis White Wax, Golden Wax, Refugee. Beets—Crosby's Egyptian, Detroit Dark Red, Brussels Sprouts—Dalkeith, Carrots—Chantenay. Cauliflower—Erfurt, Snowball. Cabbage — Copenhagen Market, Danish Ball Head. Celery—Paris Golden, Winter Queen. Corn—Golden Bantam, Stowell's Evergreen. Cucumber --White Spine, Chicago Pickling. • Citron --Colorado Preserving. Lettuce—Grand Rapids, Nonpareil. Melon, Musk—Paul Rose. Melon, Water—Cole's Early. Onions—Southport Yellow Globe. Parsnip—Hollow Crown. - sxsleyw-Champion Moss Curved. CORRESPONDENCE) Peas=Grailus, "Ultra l carve• 1. -- Potatoes -- Irish Cobbler, Dela- ware. Pumpkin—Quaker Pie, Radish—Scarlet White Tip Tur- nip, Ne Plus Ultra, (winter) China Rose. Spinach --Victoria, Virotlay. Squash—Bush Marrow. .. Salsify—Sandwich Island, Tomatoes—Chalks Jewel, Turnip—Early Six Weeks. Rhubarb—Victoria, I.inneanp. 'I'-4• EXETER J. A. McDonia'd, who has been accountant at the Bank of Com coerce here for the past two pears' has been transfered to the Credit- on branch as manager. Mr. John- ston. the former mianiager, has been, transferred to a branch out west,. Lorne Hicks of Centralia won an Overla:nd auto in a -contest held• by Every Womai-es Magazine of Toronto. Rev. S, F. Sharpe, having re- covered from his lreeent • operati- on, has returned home from Tor- onto. Maurice Wexler will move to Windsor shortly. Mrs. W.. G. Hamilton, of Lana' -1 bank, Sask., formerly Miss Mabel •Coxworth, of Sharon, "died, at her home aged 21 'years, 8 months' and 10 days. . Her husband .etre three small children, survive her. Many new atutoanobiles 'acre be- ing delivered to ,ptureha•sers this week. The cs'u'ality list of Tuesday st- ated that Limit. IT. W. Pen•hale of: Exeter had died of wounds. 4•-4+ A barge quantity of onion seed; is being sown at present. Ii.aou have a vacant Tet or part of one plant it in onions or potatoes this year. Mr. 3. Preeter made a large shin rnen•t of sett onions this weele The price this spring' for setts Id very high. :Twenty cents a pou"ncl is being paid for'theim T1+ NP1aIIR W AN'i'RD _.w_'L'aaTxlPrs'•nv%ll.:l,n loC17,91A i' aPrsle'nWil lln fo Wiser -fen 1917, fpr: renfina of tba Znrieh .Fs.ir `g'roirn(iQ. The grnernti. fn ha a,carl for ell -ming' hn,v a.n 1 nn l+nrFP1or rnttlQ.fo ha nl- lowPrlin.the trent field; For fnrtlice particulars nrmlp to eiia Serrelarv.. Anih- w 1'., Hess .16 Economical. .A. good story is related of an Eng- lish nglish theatrical manager who by thrift and hard work had amassed a fortune. Previous to the production of one play the stage carpenters had to repair a trap, and the head carpenter went to the manager and informed hien •that it, could not be done in the dark. "Well, lad, thee won't have t' gas," answered the manager. "Here, tak' this and buy a candle." And he handed him a halfpenny. The carpenter pleaded that they wanted two in order to get sufficient light. "How long will t' job take thee?" asked the manager. "About tQn minutes," was the reply. "Then cut t' candle in two," was the answer. "Thee won't have any ,more money." Identified. At a very fashionable and equally expensive tailor shop about town a certain middle aged out of town cus- tomer discovered that he lacked suffi• ,tient change to pay for his humble ;purchase, a pair of gray gloves. "May I charge them?" he asked. "1' find I haven't my checkbook. with me." "What was the name?" demanded the rather displeased tailor in peremp• tory manner. He was told the name and address. "Oh, that's all right, sir," exclaimed the tailor, now beaming with exagger- ated affability. "Your son trades here." - Political Secrets. Lord Morley tells a story of how a great political secret was kept by three poor Irish journalists. During the preparation of the home rule bill of 1886 Parnell asked Lord Morley for a draft of its main provisions for sub- mission to half a dozen of his confi- dential colleagues. The draft was even, duly returned, and not a word leaked out. 'Three of the men to whom I showed the draft were news- paper men,' said Parnell, "andthey were poor men, and, any newspaper would have given them 11,000 for it. No wonderful virtue you may .say. But how many of your house of commons would believe it?"r`I.aRiion: Answers. DASH WOOD )The Young Ladies-' Bible "Class of the Eviaingle1ioal church. are pre - paling la platy ,en%!it'led, ":The Min- isters /Bride" to, he given in the siear fu'ture. + Mies (.Ethel Kellerman of 'Toron- to Iia rvisi'ting at her borne here at pre!se!n t, Rev. Damen of Edmonton occupi- ed ithe :pulpit an. the Evangelical church on iSund!ay afternoon. , Miiss A, Laird of Wyoming has, been engaged as teacher herr for, the %.coimiing lschool-term,. Mr. A. ,Tiernan has returned to Stretford after spending the holi- days at his home here. Mr. and Mrs., Chase Fritz and family of :Zurich spent Sunday in town. , 4 :Mrs. Jacob Hartleib has return- ed from London -where she under- went an operation recently. S:ie es doing nicely. Mr. Otto tWillert of Ailsa Craig spent Sunday ell his home here. Mr. Herman Zimmer of Stratford spent a few nays with his parents here last week. Miss iOora Schroeder has return-, ed to Wia'rtan after visiting her parents lover the holidays, alliss Clara Graupner has return ed home after spending several weeks with, friends at Elmira. Mr. Chris. Finkbeiner has 'pur- chased the residence belonging to G. (W. Shone iaaad ie moving , in ,shortly. Mr. ,Pete, Memel:.aci hofs return -v ed from a •vi'sit with relatives in Detroit, (.to late for 'last week.) :Miss Alma Koch spent the holi- days as her home here. Mr. George Koch has an Easter 'gg which was presented to him by Miss Amelia Schroeder, now Mee. 3,o1in Schnell, of :Zurich, in 1879 (Phis egg is now 38 years old. He also has another Legg which he got while in, North Dokota thirty years ago, on ,April 10th. Who cans b&at this? CREDITON !At the last 'meeting of Stephen conn:eil, contsent was ,granted to! the Hydro Electric Powes Commis- eion itio build la. 40'00 volt line to Dash.wlood or :Ziurich through or on the (Town Lene between thel Townships if Hay and Stephen from Exeter. The pkthmiasters, fence viewers and pound keepers were also appointed. iCha's. Kienzle visited in Detroit last week. Mrs. D. Sweitzer has returned to her home in Algonquin Park. Rev. J. S. Damm of Edmonton preached in ,the :Evangelical church on Sunday nnoia>'ning. HENSALL John Clark, of Tuckersmith, who recently purchased the A. 0-. SIm'il- lie farm, just north of this village has sold it to !Wm. Forrest, who recently returned from fthe west. 1fueh sympathy is felt. for Mr. Jno. Pepper of nsar here, whose wife has died of pneumonia. Pour small children are left motherless. Robt. 1VIcLaren, Sr., had the mis- fortune to sustain a severe kick from a horse the other day. A bone in his nose was broken and lie was otherwise painfully injur- ed.- john Lorimer, who ,Fent to the hospital at London for treatment, 'passed away on Tuesday of last week. Deceased had been troubl- ed with dropsy for some time and nothing could be done to help him. He had been in the employ of Mr. Thos. Murdoch for over 30yearsl and was highly respected. One brother and two sisters survive him. The funeral was held on. Thursday last. ; . The HHen.sall Fruit and 'Produce Co. have rented lone of W. C. Dav- in' 'stores and have opened up for business. John Petty, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Petty, Hay recently visited his home. Be leaves for overseas d. shortly to serve as paymaster of the 208th Irish Battalions Toronto:. Anniversary services were held in Carmel church last Sunday. Rev. W. P. Knox, of the ist. Presbyteri- an church, London, gave several fine Sermons, , 1 I " 10•••••••9000.000•11100.110•0400 00Q000.0,00•0••9metteQs•Y6i!$6•'g • • • w • • •. 0 r i • 0 • A 00 • • • • • r • • • 0 • . • i • 0 MasseyHarri Implements We have been re -appointed Agents for the above named Implements and are prepared tc take orders of al) kinds of Massey -Harris machines for next season, WE ALSO KEEP IN STOCK ALL KINDS OF MASSEY HARRIS :MACHINE AND PLOW REPAIRS. • • • . 0 • 0, We still sell Wagons. Carriages, Buggies, Sleighs and ire •! Cutters, and We repair the same class of goods. Squae Deal Our Pri ces are a 1 wa y ; right1:.„ • FT. DATARS, Travelling Salesman F. Hess & Son The Old Stand ia•••••••••••6.000•••SR0••00 Cb®••®•®••Oid•9&1i••••©•90. , +++++++++++++++++++++++++.11i4+++++++++++++++++++++++,0 4. 4. 4. 50,000 FEET MAPLE SAW LOGS WANTED, 50,000 feet good hard maple saw logs wanted. Will pay highest cash prices. Also all kinds of other logs wanted. rH 4. 4. 4 E. 4. ili Custom Sawing our Specialty 44 F. C. KLBPLEISCI 4.PHONB19 = ZURICH 4. �� 1'+++++++++44+++++++++++++++ +4++++++++++++ '+++++ ++++'ii StEn GOIIN Seven Varieties Received. Get your supply early. Our prices are right. FRESH GROCERIES RECEIVE D EACH WEEK. Farm Produce of ali kinds wanted L. BRISSON PHONE 1on86 DryEcIal& A SNAP on Farm Wagons I PURCHASED A NUMBER O F FARM WAGONS AT A BAR- GAIN AND AM GOING TO GIVE THE FARMERS OP THIS SEC- TION THE ADVANTAGE OF TH IS PURCHASE, II NEEDING ONE CALL EARLY AS I HAVE ONLY A LIM-1 ITED NUMBER. Two De Laval Separators at old price TWO DE LAVAL SEPARATO ORS LEFT AT THE OLD PRICE: Take advantage of this ALSO TWO NEW BUGGIES FOR SALE AT THE OL17t PRICE, Bargain on low-down manure spreader LOW DOWN MANURE SPREADER AT THE OLD PR%CE•.. DO NOT MISS THESE SNAPS We handle pumps, piping, etc. L. PRANG zufficH