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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1953-11-12, Page 2• ONICL INCI 11 auioLir`� P Ctd+rive Ptf EDITOR'S–NOTE: BCLFtuse a mix-up hi, f tWenairs, rat +u ' copy for• CHRONICLES OFr. GINGER FARM did not reach us in time for inclusion in that is- sue, Knowing the widespread in- terest in Mrs, Clarke's chronicle of life on an Ontario farm, this week we are publishing both in- stalments. Another week of unusually warm, fine weather for October — and the end is not yet :ii sight, neither rain nor cold weather be- ing in the offing. Yes, this weath- er is very beautiful but unfor- tunately very dry -- too dry for fall wheat, already sown. b u t badly in need of rain; too dry for fall ploughing and certainly too dry for .close -cropped cow pastures. But it isn't too dry for the motoring public. D e e and Arthur were here yesterda3• and they said the highways were just as crowded as they had been all summer. So I suppose we shall hear of another series of fatal accidents giving us one more rea- son to speak of Monday as "blue Monday" — or would it be bet- ter to re - name it "mourning Monday?" I was in Toronto last Thursday and as I drove along the Dundas in rather heavy traffic I began thinking of accidents and why they happen. I thought to my- self, now here am I, driving along at a reasonable speed — 15 to 50 m.p.h.. — taking no chances, and yet I could quite easily be the victim of a fatal accident through no fault of my own. Drivers with more experience that I have told me to watch the fellow ahead„ never mind the traffic behind -- unless it is necessary to brake suddenly or to make a left-hand turn. But as I drove along I real- ized to watch the driver ahead was not enough, it was also vital- ly necessary to keep a wary eye on the oncoming traf .c. It is the driver in. the other traffic Iane who may cause a head-on colli- sion. I began to take note of hazardous conditions. Thi was danger signal No. 1. If a long line of vehicles is approaching headed by a truck or tractor - trailer, watch out. You can be absolutely sure one of the trail- ing cars is looking for an oppor- tunity to pull out and overtake the truck or tractor. If he is too impatient, or misjudges the speed of other vehicles on the road, the chances are good for a head-on collision even though the other party concerned may be the most careful driver on the road — unless he is on the alert for just such an eventuality. Three times in a ten -mile stretch T saw a driver following a truck edge out to get by and each time he thought better of it and got back in line — otherwise I might not be writing this now. Danger signal No. 2 was slow moving farm tractors. Their num- ber is definitely on the increase, so I was naturally interested in hearing over the air that the time may be coming when farm tractors will be licenced Farm- ers won't welcome that day but yet such a measure seems to me perfectly logical. Quite a few tractors are used in the place of cars or trucks. During the win- ter a farmer will use his tractor to get chop from the mill. Or he will hitch up the trailer to bring home the week's groceries Mar- ket gardeners are frequently on the road with their produce. Dur- ing the growing season tiactors are used to draw machinery from one farm to another, or ire far- mer may buy hay from another and take home a load of bales behind the tractor. Farmers have even been known to use a tractor for getting to church! Blood Deposit at Teller's Window Here's a blood bank that resembles the kind of bank that handles money. Keeping deposits equal to withdrawals is the main object of. this Hanoi, Indo- China, blood bank. It is equipped with a teller's window to which depositors are directed. Here, a teller takes blood from a depositor who has his arm through the opening. Not so many years ago farm tractors were on steel wheels. They were noisy, cumbersome things to handle and thein use, because of the steel lugs, was prohibited on the highways. Now nearly all tractors have rubber tires and are almost as mobile as a car. Taking all these things into consideration — the mobility of tractors; increase in number and use and the fact that their pre- sence on the road is an addi- tional hazard to the motoring public, isn't, it therefore Logical that tractors should be licenced? Nor .is that all. If tractors are licenced then liability insurance would surely follow — as a pro- tection for the farmer a.nd the public. It will be tough an the farmer who never puts his trac- tor on the road but then; wouldn't that be one more instance ,rf the high cost of modern farming? Now I can imagine a good many farmers will see "red" because of my remarks. But remember, we have a tractor too; we don't want to pay a licence either but there is such a thing as moving with the times. Horse and buggy days are far behind but new cus- toms, new privileges bring with them new obligations — and more expense. We get what we pay for — or we pay for what we get, whichever way you like to put it.. If a farmer keeps a tractor and wants to drive it on the high- way — well, isn't the .conclusion obvious? Licensing tractors won d have one bright spot anyway With a licence the farmer and his trac- tor would have as much right on the highways and byways as a motorist. At present he is re- garded as an intruder, especially when involved in an accident. It is very quiet around here now—quiet and unusually peace- ful. The reason? Daughter came out a few days ago to collect her kitten and then, when she saw the two kittens having such a grand time together, she thought, just as I did when I first got them, it would be a shame to part them. So the two little kittens are now in Toronto and I really miss them as Mitchie- White and the kittens had had suddenly become very friendly, eating from the same dish and playing together without so much as a swear -word between them. I had occasion to phone Dee yesterday and the first thing she said was: "I had been wondering when you would be phoning to inquire for the kit- tens!" Now we have only Mitchie- White and Black Joe—and Part- ner says Mitchie might "turn up missing" any time as he is a great hunter, roaming the fields in search of—well, whatever it is cats hunt for. Hunters also roam our fields and occasionally set traps along the creek so we Orioles Arc Corning --. Construction work begins to enlarge Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, future home of the Baltimore Orioles, The Sf. Louis Brown's franchise was recently transferred to Baltimore ownership following Bill Veeck's decision to sell his stock in the dub. Crowd pictured above gathered in the stadium to watch Navy's eleven trounce Cornell, 26-6, are dreadfully afraid that curi- osity may lead to Mitchie get- ting caught in a steel trap. We are never too happy when hun- ters are around, with either traps or guns. Last winter some of our young stock spent a few hours almost every day out in the fields and the firing of a gun always filled us with uneasiness, so much so that Partner general- ly ended up with tramping the fields until he could see the heifers and thus be assured of their safety. If hunters would only walk up the lane and ask permission to cross the fields it would not be so bad; we could warn them if a few head of cattle were at the back of the farm. But no, hunters come in from the.. road by climbing. the fence aria 'the' only warning we have of their presence is when the dog barks—but the dog has no way of telling hunters to watch for young cattle. Well, it is cloudy this morning. and I suppose, for various rem-. ons, we are all wondering the same thing—is there a definite break coming in this long spell of warm, fine weather? So dry • everything so terribly dry— and quite a number of farmers are buying water. And yet, go clown town and, everywhere you go you hear the same thing, "Isn't this glorious weather?" Not wanting to appear churlish or "ie dubbed'a vet blanket, you., probably agree, as I do and without too much annoyance, be-, cause, after all, you can't ex- pect town folk to know any bet- ter. To all intents and purposes • it IS beautiful weather: But if you hapen to turn on the radio first thing in the morning and a FARM commentator comes on and says—"Well, it looks like an- other wonderful day coming up • , wonderful weather for this time of the year!" Well, I must confess that a remark like that on a farm broadcast makes me see red. If a farm commentator hasn't the right slant on weather conditions as they affect the farmer, what is he doing on a farm broadcast? I quite agree it is wonderful weather for those who have town water on tap, but - farmers are not in that category. Unfortunately wells and creeks have a way of running dry; pas- tures are denuded of moisture; cows go down in their milk and milk cheques and cream cheques drop accordingly. But still we have much to be thankful for. Even if we haven't had any rain neither have we had any frost—not real killing frost. Surplus geraniums that I decided to leave outside are still blooming—as are the petunias, pansies and dandelions. It is nice to see bloom. so late in the sea- son. And here is something else I have noticed—whether it has any connection with the warm spell I don't know. The fact is we are getting an increasing number of transient callers from week to week. Last week we had three men, each with a different outfit, wanting to paint the barn roof. Another wanted to whitewash the stables. Two truckers came in peddling potatoes; two agents soliciting orders for mineral feed and, of course, the usual run of real estate agents and insurance agents. We even had a man in looking for work on a farm] That, I think, should be one for the "believe it or not" cartoons. All these callers looking for an order in some form or other make me think of the depression days when so many men, desper- ately in need of work. went from farm to farm. Very few fanners could afford to hire them but at - least many 'of them were given a free meal. How ever, there is a big difference between now and then. In the old days men carne nn foot and .were poorly clad. New they come in late model cars and look more prosperous than the farm- ers upon whom they call, And it is well for the farmer to be care- ful with whom he deals. Over in Europe, and especially themere.Southern Countries, they go in for meat -stuffed vege- tables to a 'fat., gieater _°extent than we do here, Which is ra- ther. a pity, as, -such. dishes.. give. -wtoucli Of' variety to your meals, as well as -being very flavourful ti. and nourishing. So why not try out some of the very fine recipes that follow? CUCUMBERS WITH TUNA FISH 4 cucumbers, about 6" long 1 7 -ounce can tuna, flaked 2 teaspoons grated onion 3/�. cup chopped celery sA cup bread crumbs, torn frons from soft bread slices 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 42;tablespoons .lemon juice .-teaspoon salt 34 teaspoon pepper 2,tablespoons butter or margarine ' ` Ahead of time steps: Cut a 'thin lengthwise slice from one side.;, of ech cucumber; discard Slices: Boil cucumbers in salted water to cover 19 minutes. Re- move from water, cool a few minutes, Scoop out pulp and ;save. Do not break shells. Drain shells and sprinkle insides with salt. Chop cucumber pulp and drain off juice. Combine withtuna, onion, celery, 3/2 cup bread crumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into shells. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs; dot with butter. Place in a shal- low 8" or 9" greased baking dish. Cover. Store dish in refrigera- ter. About 30 minutes before serv- ing: Pour about 1/2 cup water into baking dish. Bake uncover- ed in moderately hot oven, 375°F., until browned. Makes 4 servings. BEEF -FILLED BERMUDA ONIONS U medium -large sweet onions 2 tablespoons butter or margarine ?�. cup coarsely chopped green pepper 1 pound ground chuck beef 1 cup bread crumbs, torn from soft bread slices 1 teaspoon salt • teaspoon pepper i/% teaspoon basil 11/2 cups tomato juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar Ahead of time steps: Peel onions carefully to preserve shape. Boil in salted water to cover for 15 minutes. Drain and cool a few minutes. Cut a slice iii" thick from the top of each onion and cut out centers (Leftovers may be used later for creamed onions or some other cooked dish.) Melt butter in a skillet; add greeen pepper and cook overe low heat 3 minutes or until soft. Add beeek; separ- ate with a fork. Cook about 5 minutes or until soft. Combine pepper -meat mixture with bread crumbs, salt, pepper and basil. Spoon into onion cups. Place in an 8" or 9" round baking dish. Mix toinati juice and sugar; pour over onions. Cover. Store bak- ing dish in refrigerator. About 45 minutes before serv- ing: Bake stuffed onions in covered baking dish in a moder- ately hot oven, 3'?5°F. Baste 3 or 4 times with the tomato juice in dish. Makes 6 servings. ACORN SQUASH AND SAU- SAGE 1 large acorn squash ... about 2 pounds 14. teaspoon salt Y Dash of pepper 1 tablespoon' butter or marg aria e 1 teaspoon grated anion teaspoon nutmeg 1 egg, sightly beaten 1V2 pounds sausage meat Ahead of time step% . Clint squash in halves lengthwise. Re- move seeds and stringy portion., Place cut side down on a rack in a shallow baking pan; add about lk cup water, Bake in * hot oven, 400°F,, until just tender, about 30 minutes. 'Re- move from oven, cool a few min- utes. Scoop out pulp without piercing shells. Mash pulp; add salt, pepper, butter, onion, nut- meg and egg. Whip until fluffy. Spoon into shells around sides. Shape sausage into 1" balls. Fry in a skillet over moderate heat until lightly browned. Drain, Place the squash -filled shells in a greased baking dish. Fill cen- ters with sausage balls. Cover. Store baking dish in refrigerator,. About 20 minutes before serv- ing: Bake stuffed squash in un- covered dish in a moderately hot oven, 375°F., until squash is heated and lightly browned, Makes 4 servings. MERRY MENAGERIE "Would the large one kindly move to the rear, please?!" t EXTRA protecti n ,lea s to Y{ k U CA "Prestone" Brand Anti-Freeze—themost effective anti -freeze ever developed for your car --is fortified with a combination of special ingredients to give more—much more—than just freeze-up protection. "Prestone" Anti -Freeze gives your car EXTRA protection against: Rust and Corrosion, Acid Contamination, Clogging, Seepage, Foaming and Deterioration of metal and rubber parts. NO OTHER ANTI -FREEZE CAN GIVE YOUR CAR THIE SAME COMPLETE PROTECTION! FREEZE-UP. 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