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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1954-04-01, Page 7TIILFAQN IRONT Jok What next? Now it's geiger counters for your hay crop. At least, agricultural scientists are tieing radio -active fertilizer to determine what grasses will best withstand drought conditions. According to C -I -L Agricul- tural flews, this was accomplish- ed bymaking year-old plantings of four -inch cubes of sod of sev- eral different kinds of grasses over placements of radio -active phosphate fertilizer. Planting was done at different depths, in Gandy soil eight feet deep to the clay sub soil. With a Geiger counter American scientists were able to trace what individual root systems were doing by not- ing when the sap became radio- active. G 0 r, While this is a frustrating time of year for hunters because of closed seasons on practically all edible species of game, the true sportsman can find plenty 3rf good hunting in the rural areas close to his home. Fox hunting can provide plenty of thrills, says K. N. Mor- ris, executive director of the Canadian Civilian Association of Marksmen. In the last few years, foxes have become so numerous -especially in eastern Canada - that they are a real pest. Farm- ers whose hens have been fall- eng prey to foxes can benefit by inviting groups of shooters from 1s nearby town or city who will he only too happy to help him exterminate these wily anianais O 4 0 The hunting may be done by at group, of hunters using fox hounds. In this type of hunt the group is usually in charge of a m• aster of hounds." It is his res- ponsibility to post his men on the edge of a wood or swamp ao that each can cover an area ii5 yards in radius. A 12 -gauge riot gun with BB shot is the ideal and safest weapon. Rifles are not recommended since ri- eocheting bullets are a definite safety hazard. When the hounds start baying, a fox has been . flushed and everyone should he on the alert. G * 0 If dogs aren't available, half the group is posted • and the other half act as "dogs" and do. the drive, shouting 'to flush the a,oxes. After an hour or two the Stoll Going -Dr. Albert Einstein poses at his home. The discov- erer of the theory of relativity celebrated Hs 75th birthday March 14. two groups can exchange jobs. When hunting alone, a .22 or a "varmint" rifle is recommend- ed, although care must be taken that ne farm buildings or ani- mals are in the line Of fire. When the snow has disappear- ed, gophers, groundhogs and crows make good off-season hunting. * a* Weeds robbed. western. Canad- ian farmers .of $255,000,000 last year, said H. E. Woods of the Manitoba Department of Agri- culture, in a talk before the first annual conference of the Canad- ian Agricultural Chemicals Asso- ciation in Toronto. This amounted to $1,028 fel' the average farm in .Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba or 20 per cent of the total value of the major crops grown in these provinces. * 0 0 The five chief factors contri- buting towards the total weed losses and estimated losses through each were: * w a The five chief factors contrib- uting towards the total weed, loss- es and estimated losses through each were: Dockage losses $ 40,000,000 Competition to crops 166,600,000 Tillage control costs 35,000,000 Delayed seeding costs 4,000,000 Chemical control costs 10,000,000 * 0 n Dockage amounted to three per cent of the total crop or 3,000,000 bushels which took up .300 trains of 55 cars each containing 2,000 bushels. Of the $40,000,000 dock- age loss, $6,000,000 were spent on freight, handling and cleaning. * 0 0 With the growth of farm mech- anization and introduction . of chemicals, a revolution has tak- en place in weed control in re- cent years, Mr. Woods, said. The selective weedkiller, 2,4-D, has proven effective on most weeds, is cheap, safe and easy to apply. Some 15,000,000 acres were spray- ed last year in the three prairie provinces -about half the poten- tial. Mr. Woods foresaw the devel- opment of herbicides tailored .to control specific weed species, especially in their dormant or germination stages. Ape Shoots Man! Kasenga Nkalalyashi, of the Mkushi District, in Northern Rhodesia, was recently shot by a baboon through the thigh after a grim struggle. Kasenga, who was out hunting with his dogs and his gun, found a baboon perched on a branch of a tall tree. The government puts a price of 2s, 6d, on each baboon tail, so anxious to make a little money, Kasenga aimed at the animal. But the baboon leapt down from the tree, and in a moment there was a struggle between man and beast for possession of the gun. Eventually, the baboon over. powered the man, and took the gun from him. Quite by accident the barrel of the gun pointed to- wards the hunter, and the ani- mal's tail was entangled with the trigger. Soon there was an explosion, and t h e baboon, frightened, dropped the gun and ran for its life, leaving Kasenga shot through the thigh. Fortunately the wound was not serious, and. Kasenga is recovering. • CROSSWORD PUZZLE ,kcli(SS fr, El -peaks ft'orn 7., EOone by memory 4. Do up 8. Couple 12, And not 1.3. Brave man 74. Arrt,tt,'rtatrttl 18. Peru+:t,1r.g'to arraltgest oat 17. American Indians 18, tCerl•1+Med cuckoo 10. Aim high 1. River in Europe 24. Cont wttlt its alloy 28. Makes !28. Papal scarf 32. Rowing Implement 93. Moving' n bon 35, Diseneun bot 38. Body of soldiers 33. Close of day 40. Lariat '42.911e1tt:red from 1 the wind 42Broadest. 4t.113a1s sheen 48. Region 49. Proof 84. Scraped llnon 85. Jylquar GO. Of us 87, Town to Mir '98, Observed $1). Implore DIIWx 1. insect 2.' Tibetan nos*7Yi 3. Grampus #„ Gonia G. Brasil/an macaw 7. Arctic 5. Poor n an 8, One op lowed 19, Roman l'ngi1 11.1. tr''•^1. 10. Ancient Irleb 87. Sal' of olelo .• capital Geld 20. Breathe lou.11y ;;e. 9lenttoa 10 weep stied deafly 41, hooks slowly in water 21. Use] 21. San:arae tree 23, Air (comb, form) 25, lark in tate noctries 27, Paper mclbere cloths 28, users corering• 80. String 31. Margin :14, White rind 49. 404,1y.tw11110 cloth 44, lrlow et' 45. Hollow 47. Araban seaport 50. contend 21. Cribbage card 72, inttnuttlon 11 rNtr (.:'k wer sista e,x'ia +au thie page, Stocking Up --- During a fashion show, there's scant time for changing costumes. The other day a bevy of models rashly ,boasted, "We are the world's fastest stocking -changers." One of them said she could take off a pair of stockings and don another in 38 seconds flat. Slow- poke of the group took 52 seconds. A bevy of Columbus models emitted a ladylike "phooey to you-ey" and went to., work, tlr.'r ed by a stopwatch. Shirley Lewis, second from right, above, made the quick change in 25 seconds. Slowpoke of the Ohio bunch was Beverly Robinson, centre, who made the quick change in a fast 45. seconds. Other hose-hoisters are Sue Key, left, Barbara Jo Hilliker and Barbara 'Ann Harper, right. 1 TheQueen's Message. To The Bible Society (Frons the London "Times" of March 8, 1954) "A message from the Queen',: congratulating the British and Foreign Bible Society on their third jubilee was read at a commemorative meeting in Melb'otirne yesterday, "The Queen, who is .a patron• ;PA the society, spoke of the completion of 150 years of 'vigorous and constructive work.' "'My family have always taken a deep interest . in the work of the society,' she went on, `and I pray that in Australia and throughout the world your labours in fostering a wider and deeper knowledge of -the Scriptures ,may meet with con- tinuing success.' n "The anniversary vvas remeinbered - yesterday . by the auxiliaries of the Bible Society in England and Wales and in Other parts of the world.,, At -the Festival Hall, London, on Saturday,-3,000childree attended a meeting at which, was cut a birthday cake, weighing 850• pounds, a present from well- wishers in Australia."., , Kwua :,,. . -The 150th anniversary of the ' British and Foreign Bible Society was observed throughout 'Canada in churches from coast to coast on Sunday, March '7. The annual meeting of the Upper Canada Bible Society, held -in Convocation Hall on Monday evening, was pate of the observance. Word has just been received from Montreal that a grea't service of Thanks- giving was held there on Sunday afternoon in the Salvation Army Citadel, at which members of' all the Protestant churches in Montreal were present. In Quebec city there was an extremely well attended service of Thanksgiving in the Anglican Cathedral at which the preacher was the Rev. J. S, Thomson, M.A., D.D., LL.D., Dean of the Divinity Faculty of McGill University, Montreal. The General Board of the Society in Canada will meet in Toronto on March 17. Particular reference will be made to the 150 years of service and the guest speaker at the luncheon will be the Rev. Dr, William Manson of Edinburgh, guest lecturer at Knox College, Toronto. Take Your Time Nothing is gained and much can be lost by rushing the sea- son and trying to work soil while' it is still damp and sticky. While most vegetables and flow- ers can be planted a little later than usual and will "e1or almost as well, if we put them in too soon they will" either freeze to death or get such a setback that they will be permanently checked. But, of ' course, there are a few exceptions to every rule. Some very hardy things like sweet peas, 'grass seed, the 'first garden peas, shrubbery, trees and many herbaceous per- ennial roots, should be planted in the spring just as soon as the soil can beb dug without pud- dling, These are cool weather loving plants and they must get well started before the summer heat.' In very mild parts of the country these; things are plant- ed or set out in March and elsewhere not later than April or early May, Easy to be an Expert One of the thinggs • that snakes gardening such a fascinating hobby is the room for speciali- zation and original work in lit- erally hundreds of directions. And the cost is ,nominal, a few cents for seeds, and pleasant exercise. Anyone can soon be- come an expert along certain lines of his own choosing. Some people like to concentrate on rock gardens, others .olt window boxes, or an extra fine lawn of, say bent grass. Others go in for rare dwarf plants or special borders of various distinctive colors. Still others accept the challenge of shadedquarters and' with tuberous begonias and other plants that actually prefer to keep away from the sun. The seed catalogues will help in choosing plants for any of these special purposes and, of course, for the more advanced there are all, sorts' of special literature. In this sort of thing it will help to choose a plant or line that; seems to have a special liking for the soil or other conditions available and, of course, it should be more or less a personal favourite, too. A Big Show One doesn't Heed a lot of time, money or skill to make a big splash with flowers even around a summer cottage, coun- try lane or other place where a sol; of regular and particular care is impossible. The best plan, in any • of these oases, is to stick to things like petunias, nasturtium1, cosmos, marigolds, zinnias and similar plants which are not only easily grown but which also will bloom steadily for weeks. With only little care at first these 'w ill praetically look after themselves. It is best to have solid beds of one flow- er, though not necessarily the same color, for the showiest re- sults, A long bed • of petunias about 'three feet wide, will set off any driveaway, °and roughly circular beds of zinnias, lnari� golds or some of the smaller things,' will make a wonderful show. Than for the smaller gar- den there are all sortsof tiny flowers; like alyssem, portulaca, poppies and similar flowers which .thrive •'even in poor soil and once well started will erowd Out Weeds and go an blooining until full. For An Early Start One can safely' rush the sea- son for a few early tomatoes, hills of melons or cucumbers by planting or setting under spe- cial oiled paper, plastic or glass caps. Most seed stores carry these things which are about the size and shape, of the old fashioned straw hat. These will furnish ample protection against even severe frost and by using them one can get a few tender things started two to three weeks ahead of the usual time. Frozen Nile River Fishing experts see serious problems 'looming ahead` for the industry. For Dr. Paul M. Han- sen of the Greenland Fishery Research Board, has reported that the North Atlantic has been getting colder during recent years -and is continuing to do so. Other evidence over the cen- turies, it is pointed out, had so far 'suggested that the sea and climate in general were getting warmer. Over 600 years ago, in 1323, to be precise, England and Russia were linked by a layer of ice stretching all the way from the Thames, across the North Sea and Baltic. And in, the year 1011, when the Danes were rav- aging England, the River Nile was frozen stiff. These conditions have not been repeated, and scientists say it is because the seas have been getting warmer by about one de- gree centigrade every 100 years. But some of the latest observa- tions now indicate a reversal of this centuries' old trend, accord- ing to Dr. Hansen. M AYStIIOOL ESSON B. Barclay Warren, B.A., B.D. Jesus Strengthens His isciples John 16:1-13 Memory Selection: Howbeit . when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you. into alt truth. John 16:13. sa It was their last evening to- gether before the crucifixion. The disciples were lonely be- cause Jesus said he was about to leave them. But he comforted them by assuring that he would send them another Comforter, that he might abide with them forever. He, the Spirit of truth, would testify of Jesus. He would convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. The Holy Spirit came in his fulness upon one hundred and twenty disciples in the upper room on the day of Pentecost. They were purified in heart and empowered to witness. They went out to tell of Jesus Christ who died for man's sins and rose again the third day. They urged their hearers to repent of their sins and believe in Jesus Christ. Thousands heeded their exhor- tation. As they did, they experi- enced a transformation in their own lives. They received power to become the sons of God. They in turn became witnesses and so the good news spread. God has not changed. He still gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him. He is the Execu- tor of God's will. Jesus Christ purchased our redemption. The • Holy Spirit makes it real to man. He reveals Christ. Let us not quench, the spirit or grieve Him. Let the sinner obey His call. Let the believer follow His guidance. Only as our lives are directed by Him can we reach our full effectiveness in the advancement of God's kingdom. Does the Holly Spirit govern your life? He will only have this place of supremacy as we pre- sent our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which. is your reasonable service. MERRY MENAGERIE s•as . "Now, dear, for the first few months just concentrate on your sense of balance!" (Upside down to prevent peeking) 9 N S ,d00 v'21 da Zi d d H M AO 9 v Cold Mutton ---These shepherds from View Cur -smock, Scotland, have lost their sheep, but they differ from little Bo -Peep, as they know where to find them. During a recent blizzard, the sheep were lost under a snow drift. One shepherd burrows his way into the snow, to reach the sheep, while his companion holds° his legs. They found the sheep half frozen, but alive. 1 4 1 1 4 1 1I 4 1 411 1 1 1 d 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 .1 1 4 1 # h 4 J r:.'.' b '.) 10 I tx 3it 4' ,.,. 15 ib 3v1: ' ;EMI1st xo 2e; ;• a 89 .t: ?. ....w.. cx t''} P Y.S}C 3M1 •..:: t,.,, w, t• Jr� �•Jr +rwn 35 rte'' 4 •}�. , 4.24+�.• .fir !,!' ": !44. wer sista e,x'ia +au thie page, Stocking Up --- During a fashion show, there's scant time for changing costumes. The other day a bevy of models rashly ,boasted, "We are the world's fastest stocking -changers." One of them said she could take off a pair of stockings and don another in 38 seconds flat. Slow- poke of the group took 52 seconds. A bevy of Columbus models emitted a ladylike "phooey to you-ey" and went to., work, tlr.'r ed by a stopwatch. Shirley Lewis, second from right, above, made the quick change in 25 seconds. Slowpoke of the Ohio bunch was Beverly Robinson, centre, who made the quick change in a fast 45. seconds. Other hose-hoisters are Sue Key, left, Barbara Jo Hilliker and Barbara 'Ann Harper, right. 1 TheQueen's Message. To The Bible Society (Frons the London "Times" of March 8, 1954) "A message from the Queen',: congratulating the British and Foreign Bible Society on their third jubilee was read at a commemorative meeting in Melb'otirne yesterday, "The Queen, who is .a patron• ;PA the society, spoke of the completion of 150 years of 'vigorous and constructive work.' "'My family have always taken a deep interest . in the work of the society,' she went on, `and I pray that in Australia and throughout the world your labours in fostering a wider and deeper knowledge of -the Scriptures ,may meet with con- tinuing success.' n "The anniversary vvas remeinbered - yesterday . by the auxiliaries of the Bible Society in England and Wales and in Other parts of the world.,, At -the Festival Hall, London, on Saturday,-3,000childree attended a meeting at which, was cut a birthday cake, weighing 850• pounds, a present from well- wishers in Australia."., , Kwua :,,. . -The 150th anniversary of the ' British and Foreign Bible Society was observed throughout 'Canada in churches from coast to coast on Sunday, March '7. The annual meeting of the Upper Canada Bible Society, held -in Convocation Hall on Monday evening, was pate of the observance. Word has just been received from Montreal that a grea't service of Thanks- giving was held there on Sunday afternoon in the Salvation Army Citadel, at which members of' all the Protestant churches in Montreal were present. In Quebec city there was an extremely well attended service of Thanksgiving in the Anglican Cathedral at which the preacher was the Rev. J. S, Thomson, M.A., D.D., LL.D., Dean of the Divinity Faculty of McGill University, Montreal. The General Board of the Society in Canada will meet in Toronto on March 17. Particular reference will be made to the 150 years of service and the guest speaker at the luncheon will be the Rev. Dr, William Manson of Edinburgh, guest lecturer at Knox College, Toronto. Take Your Time Nothing is gained and much can be lost by rushing the sea- son and trying to work soil while' it is still damp and sticky. While most vegetables and flow- ers can be planted a little later than usual and will "e1or almost as well, if we put them in too soon they will" either freeze to death or get such a setback that they will be permanently checked. But, of ' course, there are a few exceptions to every rule. Some very hardy things like sweet peas, 'grass seed, the 'first garden peas, shrubbery, trees and many herbaceous per- ennial roots, should be planted in the spring just as soon as the soil can beb dug without pud- dling, These are cool weather loving plants and they must get well started before the summer heat.' In very mild parts of the country these; things are plant- ed or set out in March and elsewhere not later than April or early May, Easy to be an Expert One of the thinggs • that snakes gardening such a fascinating hobby is the room for speciali- zation and original work in lit- erally hundreds of directions. And the cost is ,nominal, a few cents for seeds, and pleasant exercise. Anyone can soon be- come an expert along certain lines of his own choosing. Some people like to concentrate on rock gardens, others .olt window boxes, or an extra fine lawn of, say bent grass. Others go in for rare dwarf plants or special borders of various distinctive colors. Still others accept the challenge of shadedquarters and' with tuberous begonias and other plants that actually prefer to keep away from the sun. The seed catalogues will help in choosing plants for any of these special purposes and, of course, for the more advanced there are all, sorts' of special literature. In this sort of thing it will help to choose a plant or line that; seems to have a special liking for the soil or other conditions available and, of course, it should be more or less a personal favourite, too. A Big Show One doesn't Heed a lot of time, money or skill to make a big splash with flowers even around a summer cottage, coun- try lane or other place where a sol; of regular and particular care is impossible. The best plan, in any • of these oases, is to stick to things like petunias, nasturtium1, cosmos, marigolds, zinnias and similar plants which are not only easily grown but which also will bloom steadily for weeks. With only little care at first these 'w ill praetically look after themselves. It is best to have solid beds of one flow- er, though not necessarily the same color, for the showiest re- sults, A long bed • of petunias about 'three feet wide, will set off any driveaway, °and roughly circular beds of zinnias, lnari� golds or some of the smaller things,' will make a wonderful show. Than for the smaller gar- den there are all sortsof tiny flowers; like alyssem, portulaca, poppies and similar flowers which .thrive •'even in poor soil and once well started will erowd Out Weeds and go an blooining until full. For An Early Start One can safely' rush the sea- son for a few early tomatoes, hills of melons or cucumbers by planting or setting under spe- cial oiled paper, plastic or glass caps. Most seed stores carry these things which are about the size and shape, of the old fashioned straw hat. These will furnish ample protection against even severe frost and by using them one can get a few tender things started two to three weeks ahead of the usual time. Frozen Nile River Fishing experts see serious problems 'looming ahead` for the industry. For Dr. Paul M. Han- sen of the Greenland Fishery Research Board, has reported that the North Atlantic has been getting colder during recent years -and is continuing to do so. Other evidence over the cen- turies, it is pointed out, had so far 'suggested that the sea and climate in general were getting warmer. Over 600 years ago, in 1323, to be precise, England and Russia were linked by a layer of ice stretching all the way from the Thames, across the North Sea and Baltic. And in, the year 1011, when the Danes were rav- aging England, the River Nile was frozen stiff. These conditions have not been repeated, and scientists say it is because the seas have been getting warmer by about one de- gree centigrade every 100 years. But some of the latest observa- tions now indicate a reversal of this centuries' old trend, accord- ing to Dr. Hansen. M AYStIIOOL ESSON B. Barclay Warren, B.A., B.D. Jesus Strengthens His isciples John 16:1-13 Memory Selection: Howbeit . when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you. into alt truth. John 16:13. sa It was their last evening to- gether before the crucifixion. The disciples were lonely be- cause Jesus said he was about to leave them. But he comforted them by assuring that he would send them another Comforter, that he might abide with them forever. He, the Spirit of truth, would testify of Jesus. He would convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. The Holy Spirit came in his fulness upon one hundred and twenty disciples in the upper room on the day of Pentecost. They were purified in heart and empowered to witness. They went out to tell of Jesus Christ who died for man's sins and rose again the third day. They urged their hearers to repent of their sins and believe in Jesus Christ. Thousands heeded their exhor- tation. As they did, they experi- enced a transformation in their own lives. They received power to become the sons of God. They in turn became witnesses and so the good news spread. God has not changed. He still gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him. He is the Execu- tor of God's will. Jesus Christ purchased our redemption. The • Holy Spirit makes it real to man. He reveals Christ. Let us not quench, the spirit or grieve Him. Let the sinner obey His call. Let the believer follow His guidance. Only as our lives are directed by Him can we reach our full effectiveness in the advancement of God's kingdom. Does the Holly Spirit govern your life? He will only have this place of supremacy as we pre- sent our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which. is your reasonable service. MERRY MENAGERIE s•as . "Now, dear, for the first few months just concentrate on your sense of balance!" (Upside down to prevent peeking) 9 N S ,d00 v'21 da Zi d d H M AO 9 v Cold Mutton ---These shepherds from View Cur -smock, Scotland, have lost their sheep, but they differ from little Bo -Peep, as they know where to find them. During a recent blizzard, the sheep were lost under a snow drift. One shepherd burrows his way into the snow, to reach the sheep, while his companion holds° his legs. They found the sheep half frozen, but alive. 1 4 1 1 4 1 1I 4 1 411 1 1 1 d 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 .1 1 4 1 #