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HESSIAN FLY F:ISTORY
Some Facts About This Enemy
of the Wheats.
The Maggot Stage the Dangerous
Period—Late Sowing to Evade
Injury -- Trap Crops Are Also
Recommended --September Butter
Paola well.
(Contributed by Ontario. Department of
Agriculture. Toronto.)
VERY year complaints are
made of the ravages of this
minute insect, especially in
those parts of the Province
where fall wheat is grown. In some
pisses a large proportion of the crop
may be destroyed, while in others the'
amount of injury may be slight.
The insect gets its name from the
\supposition that it was brought to
America in _straw Carried by some
Btes*isa, soldiers, who were sent out.
from Eingland_during the Revolution-
ary war.. These troops landed on
LaisgIsland in 1770, and three years
later the wheat crops in the neigh-
borhood of their camp were found to
be seriously injured by the newly
imparted insect. This account of its
arrival is Amities has been disputed
by some investigators who declare
that It occurred on this continent
slays yearn infer*. However this may
ba the same of elle fan Fly" has
bees enivereally adopted in all parts
e[ the world witero wheat is grown.
It oertihady received its mcientido
mare (Oeoidomyia destructor) from
Thomas may,, a pioneer American en-
tomologist,
n-to ologist, in 1810.
)from Long Island it gradually
agreed throughout the State of Now
York and. then southward, Westward
and northward, till it finally reached
California in -1584. In Canada it was
associated with the Wheat Midge dur-
ing the yearn 1854 to 1557, when the
wheat crops in this country were to-
tally destroyed and the farmers were
driven to despair. In • 1856 the
Bureau of Agriculture in Toronto of-
fered prises for the beat essays on
the insect enemies and diseases of
the wheat plant. The highest award
was made to Prof. H. Y. Hind, of
Trinity College, Toronto, and his
essay was officially published in 18.57
and widely distributed among the
farmers of this Province. The book
is an admirable production, and is
full of valuable information on these
enemies of wheat which is just as
useful now as it was some sixty years
ag'o.
The- Hessian Fly is a small two -
winged gnat, about one-eighth of an
inch in length and dark in color. Ow-
ing to its Minute size and active
habits it is seldom seen, and few, -if
any, of our farmers would be able
to recognise it. The female fly lays
from 100 to 150 eggs, depositing
themein rows of four or five on the
surface of the wheat leaf near the
ground. From .these small maggots
soon hatch out and burrow beneath
the flheaf and into the stalk where
they absorb the juices of the plant.
After a time the plants turn yellow
and die, which is usually the first in-
dication of the insect's presence.
After some time the maggot be-
comes full-grown, its skin hardens,
turng'brown, and it forms a puparium
which is called the •"flariseed" stage,
from its resemblance in size, color
and shape to this seed. In this con-
dition it passel the winter, fully pro-
tected by its position in the stem and
safe from injury. In the following
May the fiy emerges and deposits its
eggs for the production of a second
brood. These eggs are laid upon the
young spring wheat at one of the low-
er joints of the stem, and upon any
of the fall plants that have escaped
the previous attack and survived the
winter. The effect of the work of the
maggot is to cause a weakening and
hardening of the stein at the point of
attack, which results in the bending,
down or breaking off of the plant.
The flax -seed stage is reached in due
course and the insect remains in that -
condition till the crop is Tiarvested.
As the pest, when present, is usually
very numerous, great damage is done
to both the fall and spring crops and
very serious lose is suffered by the
farmer.
Remedies. — Prevention in this
came is better than cure. It has been
found that fall wheat may escape at-
tack if sown not earlier than the 20th
of September in southwestern On-
tario, or a little earlier in other ,parts
of the Province. T'ue parent lies are
on the wing at the beginning of
September and by thedates mention-
ed, the period of egg -laying is over.
This plan can be made more certain
of success if a strip of wheat is sown
at the beginning of •the month to
serve as a trap crop. The flies lay
their eggs on these early plants be-
fore the main crop is above ground.
13y ploughing under this strip the
brood is effectually destroyed and all
danger is escaped, .
After the crop of an infested field
has been taken off, if practicable, the
stubble shouldbe burned; -but if this
cannot be done,4t should be ploughed
deeply under to prevent the pies
which are about to hatch out to reach
the surface of the ground and escape
for the production of another brood.
Wheat should not be grown again on
the same piece of ground for at least
a couple of years. As many of the
"flax -seeds" remain in the straw, it
is advisable to collect and burn the
screenings from the threshing ma-
chine. By the adoption of these meth-
ods, which involve little trouble or
expense, the farmer may be reason-
ably sure of getting a full return for
his industry, as far as least as this
minute pest is concerned.—Dr. C. J.
S. Bethune, O. A. College, Guelph.
.S AFORTH BRANCH, • R M. JONES, Manager.
SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT.
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'equipment to transport =tie bodies to
the seaports.
During March, a new record for
the production of cars versa made in
Detroit, Mich., when slightly more
than 176,000 passenger automobiles
;were manufactured:
Twenty-four states' in the Union
t have a reciprocal law governing visit-
ing motorists.
The United States has been invited
by foreign countries to join the Per-
manent • International Association of
Road Congresses.
Automobile interests' in Detroit,
axe offering helpful assistance in the
first No Accident Drive ever held in
that city.
Over 1,000,000 spark plugs and
spark plug cleaners were sipped by
one American manufacturer to foreign
countries last year.
Approximately 94,000 motor ve-
hlicles were manufactured in Canada
last year.
The Quaker City Ladies' Motor
Club of' Philadelphia, Pa., was or- I
ganized in 1907.
The: British government is conduct-
ing extensive researches to discover
a liquid fuel that will combine satis-
factorily to take the place of -gasoline. -
Excise taxes paid by manufactur-
ers on the sale of motor vehicles,
tires, parts and: accessories for the
fiscal, year ending on June 30th, '
amounted to $22,823,780.99.
In Philadelphia, approximately 60,-
000 , men are carried from their
homesto offices in automobiles be-
tween the hours of 8.30 and ten
o'clock every week -day morning.
DISTRICT MATIIIRS
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buying investment
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the firm with which
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ities which its various
afford for selling,
ivestigating the worth
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experience in buying
high-grade Canadian
securities we invite
suit us in regard to
lent problems.
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ANAD1AN
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lie Greatest Annual Event
onEarth"
Ere the Nation shows its beat finished
uct of the Mine, Fisheries, Forest,
tory, Studio and Laboratory for
liaition, Companion, lnr,truction and
Encouragement
pageantry on a Massive
Scale.
incomparable Music.
Arts , lied at.ci Graphic Arty
Rterriat opal Photographic Salon.
.. �. • daily by
t'a`i►�€"=Y'C}'.ant€d Police
of Gert aticral automobile
,• Ni;:t-a-m;r:ttte n:4.or coats and
w t r sporta, E: ettric
..cc's hws t L.i vr. Stry.•k Poultry,
sur rid Farm M tcJttn ry Display
Coverrn cat Exlt Its and
Deeturtte•tre.t ons•
r;:.!, a score of other Special
stmt( t'r ns:
._u r.titlYe year -1,231,300
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L ' V,zEtors it! 1919.
JOHN G. KENT,
General Managexe
CONSTIPATED CHILDREN
Children who suffer from constipi-
'Con, indigestion or any of the other
ailments due to a clogged condition
of the bowels, will find pronipt relief
through the use of B,aby's Own Tab-
lets. The Tablets are ta mild but
-thorough laxative which can always
be depended upon, to regulate the
bowels and sweeten the stomach:
They are absolutely safe and are sold
under a guarantee to be entirely free
from opiates or other injurious drugs.
Concerning them iMrs. Thomas A.
am pleased to statee that Baby's Own
Tablets were of great help to me
when my baby= was euffering from
-constipation." The Tablets are sold
by medicine dealers or by mail at 25
oents a box from The Dr. Williams'
medicine co, Brockville, Ont.
WHY DOES TARTAR FORM ON
THE TEETH
Because of the very nature of the
various fooda which we take into the
body through`the mouth, all- of which
mix with the saliva and are reoLuced
to at least ...et partial state of disin-
tegration, an almost constant state
of chemical reaction is going on in
gi the mouth. Alkalies are being
freed, and it is only natural that
these settle -upon the solid portion of
the mouth—the teeth.
One of the results of this chemical
action and reaction is the formation
of "calcium phosphate," the princi-
pal ingredient of the substance which
we call "tartar." This gathers in
layers upon the teeth, near the base
where the friction is at a minimum,.
and gradually forms a dense hard
mass which is at once a protection
and a menace ta the teeth them-
selves. The tartar, it is true, pre-
serves the enamel and prevents the
cracks, cavities and minor injuries
which lead to toothache and other
ills of the teeth, but, At the same
time, it also forces away the gums
and tends to exilose the more delicate
partions of the teeth themselves. it
is on this account that dentists al-
ways remove these deposits, because,
if they were allowed to remain,
they would have an extremely in-
jurious effect upon the gums, and,
finally, upon the entire mouth.
THE REASON WHY
What makes snowflakes white ?—
A snowflake is, as you are no doubt
-aware, made of water affected in
such a way by the temperature as
to change it into a crystal. Water
of course, as you know, eis perfectly
transparent. In other words, sun-
light or other light will pass through
water without being reflected. A
single snowflake false is partially
transparent; that is, the light will go
through it partially, although some
of it will be reflected back. When a
drop of water is turned into a snow -
'flake crystal, a great many reflecting
surfaces are preduced, and the white.
ness af the snowflake is the result of
practically all of the sunlight which
strikes it being reflected back, just as
a mirror reflects practically all the
light or color that is thrown against
it. If you turn a green light on. the
snow it Will reflect the green light
in the sa.me way. When. c.ountless
snow crystals lie on the ground close
together, the ability to reflect the
light is increased and so a mass of
snow crystals on the ground look
even whiter than one single snow -
What makes the white capseen the
waves white ?—In telling why the
anowflake is white we have practically
already answered this question also.
Instead of little crystals formed from
the water, the foam produced by the
-waves -of the ocean are tiny bubbles
which have the same ability to re-
flect the light as the snow crystals.
THE MOTOR DIGEST
A survey of the depaitment stores
throughout the United States shows
that 1,292 firms are using 5,733 motor
New York, with the greatest num-
ber of motor vehicles, averages one
ear for every 25 yards of railroad
track in that state.
American left-hand drive cars are
considered unsafe in Great Britain in
a decision made by the' English -min-
istry of transport.
The automobile antedates the air-
plane by only about twenty years,
while the bicycle preceded the automo-
bile by less than half the time.
_In England, ta relieve the traffic
congestion around London, it has
been suggested that vast underground'
roads be constructed for fast motor
Cannon 13all Baker,. of the United
States army is holder of all world's
records for automobile and motor-
cycle road races against time.
Because of inadequate rail trans-
portation in France, return of the
American dead isibeing facilitated by
the use of largd fleet of army motor
Asir ,
WHY IS THE RABBIT
CONNECTED WITH EASTER? '
While the use of the egg as
symbol of resurrection can be traced
to Christian teachings, the con-
nection between Easter and the rab-
bit goes back to ancient pagan times
when the hare was the symbol fot
the moon, for it is the hare, rather
than the rabbi,t which figures in the
folk -lore of many countries at
Easter time.
Hares, -unlike rabbits, are born
with their eyes open and it was for
this reason that the ,name far hare .
in Egyptian was 'lin," meaning
"open" and also "period" or "space
of time." The moon was regarded
as the open-eyed_ watcher of the
skies and the hare, -born with its eyes
open, --was believed never to close
them. llecause of this and also be -1
cause of the double -meaning of the!
word .the hare became the sym-
bol of the moon and; later, was as-
sociated with the opening Of the
new year at Easter, a feast which
is determined by the phase of the
moon itself.
In Germany the Easter hare is
almost as important a figure
nursery circles as is the Christmas
St. Nicholas. Children are told that,
if they are good, a white hare will ,
come into the house on the night
before Easter and hide numbers of ,
gaily celored eggs in various places
nrany of the other folk -tales of the
continent, has been brought to
America and accounts for the tens of
thousands of artificial hares sold
every, year at Easter time.
A MOTHER'S TRIALS
Care of Home and Children Often
Causes a Breakdown.
The woman at home, deep in house-
hold duties and the cares of mother-
hood, needs occasional helP to keep
her in good health. The demands
upon a mother's health are many and
severe. Her own health trials and
her children's welfare .exact heavY
tolls, while'hurried meals, broken rest
and much indoor living tend to weak-
en her constitution'. /1`6 wonder that
the woman at home is often indis-
posed through wealmess, headaches,
backaches and nervousness. Too
many women have grown to accept
these visitations as a part of the lot
of motherhood. But many and varied
as her health troubles are, the cause
is simple and relief at hand. When
well, it is the .006maes good blood
that keees her well; when ill she
must make her blood -rich to renew
her health. The nursing Mother
more than any other woman in the
world needs rich bloed and plenty
of it. There is one way to get this
good blood so necessary to perfect
health, and that is through the use
of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. These
pills make new blood, and through
their use thousands of weak, ailing
wives and mothers have been made
bright, cheerful and strong. If you
are ailing, ea.sily tired or depressed,
it is a dutY you ewe yourself and
your family to give Dr. Williame'
Pink Pills a fair trial. — What this
medicine has done ,for others it will
surely do for you.
You can get Dr. Williams' Pink
Pills through any dealer in medicine
Or by mail at 50c a box or six boxes
for $2.50 from The Dr. Williams9
Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont.
STEWART'S SELL IT FOR LESS 1 MAIL OR PHONE YOUR ORDERS 1 WE PREPAY CARRIAGE
New Ideas in Autumn Styles
The Largest and Most Comprehensive Ex-
position of Women's Suits aid Coats that
it .has ever been our pleasure to present,
THE MOST EXCLUSIVE MODELS, THE BEST
VALUES -THE WIDEST CHOICE, AND THE MOST
FASCINATING STYLES IN WOMEN'S COATS
There is a distinct difference
in (kr Ready -to -Wear Gar-
ments—More Style, Better
Workmanship, Finer Fab-
rics, less Fadishness than
you will find anywhere.
Your- local fall fair is a good' ad-
vertising medium for your stock.'
A better.selection of 4 ram can be
made early before breeders are near-
ly sold -out. The ram will become
accustomed to his new quarters and
g1116,' greater satisfaction.
When Quten Elizabeth of England
died her wardrobe was found to con-
tain upward of 3,000 garments.
Exclusive New Fall Models in Stylish Suits.
MANY NEW AND !CAPTIVATING STYLES Ilki" SUCH SMART MATERIALS
AS SERFES, BROADCLOTHS, DIAGONAL, WEAVES, CHEVIOTS; VICUNAS,
WORSTEDS, ETC., IN NAVY, BROWN, TAN, RUSSIAN GREEN, GREY, AU-
TUMN MIXTURES? AND BLACK.
$30.00 to $75.00
Charming Fall Coats For' Women
With the New Wide Cape Like Collar
. Of all the seasons there never was one to compare with this one for coats that
are of 'entirely new and striking &sighs. We are showing hundreds of the very new-
est styles. Coats that have a_ natural fit to them, coupled with that richness of ap-
pearance that brands them as coats of unusual attractiveness and captivating ap-
pearance. You can by these Stylish Coats at prices that will please you. Come in
and see them.
PRICE
.$25.00 to $75.00
For School
Boy Proof Clothing
TliERE'S NONE BETTER
Boys'.Clothes are a strong
feature -here. We not only
save you mone!sr on the first
cost, but we'll give you such
quality that you will be
money ahead from the long
wear they give: You'll find
only the best resisting lin-'
ings, you'll see style and fit
that srou never did dee in
boys' clothes before and best
of all they cost no more than
the average kind.
PRICE -
$8.00 to $15.00
For the benefit of
Summer visitors we
.cidoed toillicnceept
i lol:;:r(si
Department from now
146i s Suits
Better Than Ustial
We're selling a lot of cloth-
ing these days. Our New
Fall Suits are better than
ever. The styles and pat-
terns win the admiration of
every customer. There are
so many natty sties and be-
coming patterns one hardly
knows which to choose—and
every suit is properly built
and guaranteed to keep its
shape. You get a better suit
here and it stays better to
the finish. Come in and see
what is really new. We will
be pleased to show you.
PRICE
$10.00 to $45.00
Stewart Bros.
Seaforth
For the benefi .of
Summer visitors we
have decided to accept
orders in our Millinery
Department from now
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