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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1949-04-28, Page 7Most of us have heard of such things as celery -fed ducks and, in bygone day, corn -fed blondes; lout I must confess that milli -fed tomatoes are something new — at least to me. However, that's what they're saying - feeding milli to lroung tomato planta is not only possible, but , highly profitable as Well. * * * According to Prof. Frank M. Harrington, who is head of horti- e�utiltural research at Montana State College, the milk feeding will not Tmy make the tomato plants grow. hey'll mature earlier; the vines will be sturdier; the root systems go% bigger at transplanting time; end at harvest -tinge the tomatoes will be big, solidly -fleshed, with few seeds. * * As for the yield—that from the *ilk -fed plants will be about double. In fact the milk appears to act very nuc1i the same as some of the new growth -stimulating hormones we tear so much about, is * * In charge of the Montana experi- ments was Dr. Leon Johnson. He t 1ssolved powdered milk in water tilt it formed a soupy mixture and poured about one-third of an ounce around each new plant the first week it was up. Then he increased the amount one third of an ounce each week for five weeks. He also used buttermilk and skins milk in the same manner. * * As for the actual results—plants diet hadn't been given extra plant food of any sort produced at the rate of 6,829 pounds of tomatoes per acre; those receiving skim milk atone yielded at the rate of 9,814 pounds; while plants receiving both Skim milk and ammoniated phos- phate averaged 12,374 pounds. ,, * * One pound of powdered milk fertilizes 100 young plants in pots, and will take care of even more if grown in fiats. Johnson believes shat milk -feeding tomatoes will ,prove practical for both home gar- deners and commercial growers. And after the milk had made such a startling showing on tomatoes, Johnson tried it on young onions —and with similar results! * * * Which will be enough about milk for the time being—now something about the milk producers—the cows. The Dominion Experimental Farms have just issued information about the value of dehorning, some of which I'm going to pass along to you, in hopes it will be found of value. * * * Nature gave horns to the wild cow for her protection. Today they're of not practical value, and fully developed horns may cause serious injury to udders, while pain- ful body wounds often result from hooking and fighting among cattle. * * * Calves may be dehorned cheaply, safely and effectively anytime until they are` ten days old, or as soon as the horn button appears, Caustic potash, which you can get in stick form at any drugstore, or com- mercial "horn stoppers" may be used. If applied correctly both treatments give excellent results. * * * The dehorning is quite simple, The calf should be thrown, or tied securely, not only to make your work easier but also so that the dehorning material can be applied only to the horns. The horn but- tons should be clipped bare to make them easy to locate. (With the caustic treatment, the stick should be held in dry paper to pre- vent getting your fingers burned). * * The horn button is then rubbed with the moistened end of the stick over an area the size of a 25 cent pieces. The skin will redden and the horn button will become bare. A ring of vaseline around the base of the button will prevent any ex- cess moisture from the treated area leaking over and burning the calf's eyes or face. Other calves must not be allowed to lick the treated area as the caustic will burn skin tissue badly. What Goes On In Canada Durrin.g May A number of important exhibitions, celebrations and•con- ventions are scheduled throughout Canada during the month of May, according to a survey released here by A. A, Gardiner, general passenger traffic manager, Canadian National Railways. NOVA SCOTIA May 9 -11 --New Glasgow—Music Festival May 13-18--Sydney—Cape Breton Festival of Music, Speech and Drama May 26-31—Halifax—Halifax Music Festival May M ay May May May QUEBEC 4 —Montreal—Opening games of Montreal Baseball Club 15-22—Montreal—Le Music hall de Paris 23-28—Montreal—Showboat Theatrical Company 23-28—Montreal—Hamid Morton Circus 30 —Montreal—McGill University Convocation ONTARIO May 7-21—Toronto—Dufferin Spring Race Meet May 21-28—Toronto—Ontario Jockey Club at Dufferin May 26 —Guelph—Ontario Agriculture College Convocation May 27 —Guelph—Bruce County Day at O.A.C. May 30 -Tune 3—Toronto—Greenwood Club at Woodbine May 30 -)-tine. 10—Toronto—International Trade Fair 30-31—ondon—Kinette Antique Fair May 30 —Sudbury—Fun Parade Show sponsored by Sudbury Lions Club MANITOBA May 7-15—Winnipeg—Shriners' Circus May 27-28—Winnipeg—Lions Club Fun Parade SASKATCHEWAN May 2 —Regina—National Tourist Week May 4-5-6—Saskatoon—Light Horse Show May 16-19—Regina—Musical Festival May 27 28—Saskatoon—Fat Stock Show ALBERTA May 11-14--Calgary—Horse Show May 24 —Edmonton—Spring Race Meeting BRITISH COLUMBIA May 1 —Ashcroft—May Day Celebrations May (throughout)—Blue River—Spring Skiing May 1 Kaslo--Opening Day Salmon Derby May 1-3-4—Mission—Music Festival of Fraser Valley May 4. 7—Victoria—Spring Garden Festival May 2- 7—Powell River—B.C. Products Fair May 8-10—Victoria--Rotary Club District Convention May 11-14—Vernon--Industrial Exposition May 12-15—Victoria—Washington State Warehouse Convention May 11-12—Victoria—Late Spring Flower Show May 14-16—Victoria—Institute of Chartered Accountant. Convention May 19-21—Victoria—Pulp and Paper Convention May 21-24 Victoria—May Queen Celebrations May 22-25—Victoria--Canadian Legion Convention May 28 -Jane 2—Victoria—I,O.D.E. Convention May 24-28--Vancouver--Stampede 'May 24 ---Duncan---Indian Carnival and Regatta a! Cowichan Bay May 24 -- Keremos—Rncieo May 24 —Hope --Lions Carnival May 24 —Kaslo.--Victoria Day and Crowning of May i)ueen Celebrations May 24 _ _1 n\s na- C : ro Snorts guy May 24 Day in aid of Children's i'1 i7r 7.:t .,, ... •ii"Iw l)av 0 A new uomnterulal dehorning preparation is becoming quite pop- ular. It may be applfed by painting the bare horn button thoroughly, ung a small brush. This mated does not run as It contains a quit drying ingredient which seals the treated area quickly. It le said to be equally effective In stopping horn growth as the caustic 'treat- ment. * * * Now, something about the serious losses which seem bound to occur among baby pigs. Every good hog man knows that it is impossible to nail down all the causes for such losses. But there is a growing belief in the minds of many expert veterinarians and research men that undue chilling during the.first twelve hours after farrowing is one of the most common and important factors involved * * * Such chilling not only upsets the vital balance of blood sugars, but also lowers the pig's resistance to any disease — encouraging the growth of any bacteria that may be lurking about looking for a spot on which to pounce. * * * In their wild state, sows farrowed • their pigs during the warmth of Spring sunshine, and on a bed of clean leaves. An efficient farmer should try, as .best he can, to dup- licate such natural environment by providing artificial heat when neces- sary, and strictly sanitary farrowing pens. Acres of Canadian Wool On The Hoof—Studding the. rolling landscape of the 6000 -ft -high alpine pastures of British Col- umbia, thousands of sheep of the Hayward Ranch near Kam- loops, B.C., are being fattened and sheared on their 1800 -acre spring range. The lambs are destined to provide next fall's lamb chops, and their wool may become the yarn for that new suit for Easter, 1950. From this spring range, the sheep will be moved to a summer pasture 150 miles away. S,CPlllrne Facts Atom Elephants lephants An elephant's skin measures frdega one-eighth of an inch to two inches in thickness, It takes a year to tan an elephant skin, Yet an ordio- ary fly can draw blood. The average life span of an ele- phant is 50 years, and its average weight three tons. Elephants suffer from pneumonia, colds, consumption, tumors, fiat feet and corns. When they 'become their trainers take care of therm exactly as if they were humans. If they have a cough, a steel instru- ment holds their mouths open while the trainers put giant pills down the animals' throats. Elephants cannot stand cold. In chilly climates they wear special blankets that cover their ears„ trunks and tails. - Elephants have to be taught to like peanuts after they come to civilized countries. They eat no peanuts in their native jungles. SQUELCH The late Lord Birkenhead, fa- mous lawyer• a n d after-dinner speaker, did not always see eye -to - eye with the judge before whom he was appearing. During an impor- tant trial at Liverpool, the judge demanded angrily, "Are you trying to teach me law, Sir?" Birkenhead replied sweetly, "I never attempt tate impossible, tn'lud." 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