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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1942-04-17, Page 34 A ' • • • (0004110,4r.e; - ' awl, a long, sunny oeittiMn. The sec ond•crop of heY"penl, ;Was eie eellent. I saw strangeeebjeete in Many of the fields, w11 41 -19,01s to be stacks ed. by or grelle wend 'Oohed with what_ Inalencl 110 tat paper and net: ting. I learned that they were tem- poyary silos. Entphasie, is ;being- put oe. ensilage, aa' the ,heet method of ,Prediecing the Most cattle feed. • There are other makeshifts. A pro- cess has been discovered for making a. pulpy feed out of, stray me 'ferms with suffibient water supply. Straw or chaff is cut up, soaked in caustic soda solution and thenwashed for a lees time in running water. It takes the place of turnips. School children are paid to gather acorns to feed to the pigs. • Quality of Farm Stock Improved Live stock is controlled •by the ,conernitteese as thoroughly •as field crops. For instance,. :an attempt has been made to weed out inferior OW'S, lessening the -number, while keeping up the milk supply. Sheep aye aeso considered essential. Hogs have been reduced drastically in numbers. They used much iworted feed. So did the ehickens.—Ileades, it doesn't take so long to build up their tiumberagain. il As a result, perk and egg e ar\very i scarce. epAii owners of poultry ticks with mkg than fifty birds must sell their eggs to the Government. They get a certain wheat ration in return. Those with less than fifty hens' can dispose of the eggs as they like:;Many town slid village families keepla few hens, or even a pig, feeding them the, scraps. Or a pig may be kept by a "club," with several neighbors pro- viding ecraps •and having a share in the; hog. The lumber of tractors in use in England surprised me. Many of them were made in Canada. 'In a ..ebuntry where gasoline and, fuel oil tire de- .cidedly scarce, I did not expect to eee so many tractors, but this was another evidence of the desperate need of food. Private cars have al- most disappeared from the road, but erectors are kept going long hours. There is one handicap which those farmers close to airports or alongthe main roads suffer, which might not be thought of by one who had not seen their countryside. These fields are full of traps for planes and some- times for- tanks as well. These are of several 'types, but all take up space and it must take time and trouble •driving around them in seeding, till- ing and harvesting operations. • MONEYSAVING NUT C,00K1ES 0=1C40 -MAKE' 2 tablespoons butter; 34 cup sugar; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 cup flour; 2 teaspoons, Magic Baltin•g Powder; N; teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped nuts. Cream butter and sugar; ' add well beaten egg; floure baking powder and salt (which have been sifted together). Stir in chopped puts. Drop by small tea- spoons on to well buttered shallow pans and bake in oven 375°I. For over 300 Delicious and Economical Recipes, send to Magic Baking Powder, Fraser Ave.. Toronto. MADE DI CANADA OSTStLS T A147'0. PER. AV fRAP NG Kept busy night after night at his job as comedian with "THE TIN. HATS",' the Canadian Arno eoncert party in England, Pte. Wane' BRENAW makes upefor lost time by thorough training in the day CpL Harry CONOLLt also forsaking grease paint for the glummer work of war corrects the angle of She comedian's rill. Farmers observe the same black.- out regulations • as people in, towns and eitien I am not sure thA'-this 'is compuisory, but it is' the wise thing to do. There are many instances in earlier months where hostile pilots have seen a gleam of light from a farm and have dropped a bomb on the, chance that it might he a factory. There ha:Ve also been some instance's where farmers were attacked in day- light raids and their stock machine- gunned from the air, • Farmers Are Given Protection In many ways, the British farmer is probably better off than ever be- fore. His hired man is in the same position. Prices of all kinds of farm produce are set by. the Government high enough to ensure a profit. And wages of farm laborers are also set. When, I was in England in October, the time was epproaching' When the minimum farm wages would be set, for 1942. The hired men were asking - for' 60 shillings weekly, and seemed likely to get about 55 shillings; or about $13.00. Farmers' sons, if not entirely ex- empted from conscription, enjoy the same standing as munition workers. Farm help is scarce, of course. Dur- leg.ethe hareest months • last fall, Deane, experienced farniers, now with the Canadian Army in England, were •sent to farms near .their camps to help out. They 'did a good job. One fariner reports that bray were far 'better than any hired help be could 'get in his own country, working far loneer, hours ungrudgingly. One of the Women's Auxiliary units_ in Britain is. the Wome'n' 'S Land Army. it ,ia not as popular as sonic!, of the other branches of the service; possibly , because the khaki uniform does not look as well as the AirForce or •th,e Women's Royal Naval Ser- vices. Their jobs may lack some of the glamour, too.. But , there • is no doubt about their usefulness. pose that in some cases they take the place of hired men, but these -I saw seemed to be working in 'threshirtl gangs, going from farm to farm in groups. . There is some grouching and som- plaining, of course. We heard one ppultry farmer say that he was al- most' out of business, in spite of the scareityeepeeeegge. He could not get enough feed for his Tether large flock. And he., didn't think the distribution of eggewas well carried out, some of them going .bad, In' other cases, the county committees evidently guess wrong. As so often happens with farm •produce, an article that is scarceolle year will be overgrown the next In the spring of 1941, onions were sel- dom to be had at any price. Last fall, 'there ,were too many onions ' and a danger that some would rot. • Vegetahles, were plentiful•and they helped illi:out many a meal in Brit- ain in the past few Months. Literally millions of persons ,Pere growing vegetables in their private gardens. ior allotments." They had 'sacrificed many of their flowers, though nearly ever i garden still had roses, and the blobms in September and even in Oc- Wrapped Mkwf:1 it pure, strength, • ROYAL never lets you down... Gives you bread that's extra tine -- Smoothest, sweetest in the town! ZeifzeeeS- YE sT CAKES 01,01.-L,7 ' A ti I •- II 1 MAME lit CANADA tober must have cheered many Eng- lish eyes, at they did those of a Can- adian visitor. About the time I left England, Prime Minister Churchill wrote to a, mass meeting of farmers and farm workers: • "Never before have farmers and farm workers carried such a heavy responsibility as you do in this strug- gle. Never before have you respond- ed to the country's call as you have done in the last two years. It is due in no small measure to the efforts you have made, in spite of many dif- ficulties, that we find ourselves today in a better position on the food front than at any previous time since the war started:" Making Rope Last Longer si• Rope is a vital necessity to the fighting forces, particularly to the Navy, so it should be conserved as the supply of rope fibre is 'finned. On the farm rope is used for many operations in the ihandling of produce and livestock, and with proper care it -will 'give additional days of service, W. "Kalbfleisch (Assistant, Agricultur- al Engineering) Field Husbandry Di- vision, Central Experimental Farm, offers the following suggestions which may assist in conserving rone: • . • Avoid Overloading — ,Overloading a rope is costly and dangerous. If a rope breaks men may be injured and materials damaged. When' using a rope, select .one which is large en- ough to carry the load with safety'. Where a heavy rope is not available, reduce the strain on a lighter one by using a block and tackle or a suffici- ent number of strands of light rope to carry the load. Because of the re-; sirie0On on the use of manila fibre, most ot the Tope now being produced' is located, in the City of London, • .1)4fieliefe• Canada., divided intioVeleeireleAWeletee ee, Me: 1 Difigiatie:900.31.9• fbe PIeY,94 0440,44, PilKaecttte'17W:141:110.15tr4rE 7W14471diifillsesTle'.X' ()1171.11(1: It. is the `0Malleehe Meet eoraPact district of the eleyeche 11 is one of the most 'Mickey -settled. Military Dis- trict No. 2, WW1, Teefente as ite head- quarters, anthelleilitarY.District No. 4-; I with Montrealale its gentre, may show "a greater population, but in propor- tion to area, Militaies District„ No. 1 is easily the most populots. Moreover, from the standpoint of recruits for Canada's. army, M. D. 1 is one of the, inostareduCtive districts in the Dominion. In this war, es in the last, M. D. 1 has a record of which to be' proud. Figures to the end of 1941 show that M. D. teens' contributed a total of 22;338 recruits to the Active Army. This is apart from Navy and Air Force enlistments. In addition, M. D. 1 has a Reserire Army strength of ap- proximately 12,000 men. About 15,- 000 have received military training under the N. R. T. A. Let's take a look at the geegraphi- bal layout of M. Fe 1. Bounded on the south by Lake Erie, on the west by Lake Huron and Lake St. Clair and on the north by Georgian Bay, and, watered by a fine network of riv- ers and streams, this section of On- tario is naturally one of the richest agricultural areas in the DouUnion. It is also an important' centre of indus- try, including many vital war While M. D. 1 contains no metro- polis such as Toronto, Montreal or Winnipeg, it boasts ten thriving cit- ies, including London with more than 77,000 people and Windsor with up- wards Of e00,000. inrcity and environs. The other cities .ard Eitehener, Chat- liatti; Stratford, Woodstoek, St. Thom - ns, Sarnia, Guelph and Galt. There are 77 towns and villages in the 11 counties in M. D. 1, where newspa- pers are published, a record among the military districts of Ceeada. As one of the oldest -settled parts of the country, with a high percent- age of native-born citizens of British stock, it is natural that patriotism should attain. a high standard in M. D. 1, as ,reflected in enlistment fig- ures as well as in Victory Loan and War Savings campaign.. It is conced- ed', too, that M. D. 1 has been fortun- ate in the calibre of its military lead- ers and is regarded as a model with respect to co-operating in nation wide military projects and all undertakings connected with the war effort. The first two months of 1942 pro- vided typical examples of the driving force furnished by M. D. 1 for Can- ada's war program. be quick succes- sion came a distriet*Itle campaign, the Canadian; Army Train and a District meehanized convoy. The first 'had a prominent role in boosting the nitro -bet'. i1 *c_tbre Serv- ice"' recruits close to the 1,000 mark for' January, while the stimulus • of train and convoy were _of noteworthy significance in the district's fine show - login the Victory Loan Campaign. In February, too, the Canadian Fus- iliers (City of London Regiment) was mobilized as an Active Service Unit, to be followed early in March by mobolization of the Scots Fusiliers with headquarters at Kitchener, and the • Oxford Rifles at Woodstock. Just what does Military District No. 1 comprise? First, its headquarters has a substitute fibre in it. This rope has a strength of 60 to 80 per cent -of standard manila rope and the size of rope used shopld' be selected ac- cordingly. , 'Prevent Kinks—When' removing a rope: from a coil, select the end ef the rope which .causes the coils to unwind in a coenter-clockwise direc- tion. Recoil, a rope by laying the rounds .down ' in a clockwise ditec- tion. Kinks that ':a're pulled through restricted Openings...in pulley blocks, etc., will shear fibres and weaken a rope. Beware of Chemicals—Paint, bat- tery acid, manure,/ linseed oil, alkali .solutions and similar materials are injurious to rope, If a rope comes in contact with water soluble materials the rope can be washed to 'remove the injurious chemicals, Prevent , Fraying — Much rope is wasted by allowing the 'ends, of the tope to become "tattered" Or frayed. • Before a -rope is put into use, each end should be, "whipped" by wrap- ping it with a piece of light cord 'or with a strip of electricians' tape to hold the strands together. Reduce Internal Wear—If a large rope is run over a Small pulley the movement of the fibres ,in the rope eauses excessive wear. eeAlways use large diameter pulley' blocks when 'us- ing a heavy rope. Rope which is dragged over Soil picks up sand and other abrasive par-, ticlee that work into the strands and Cut ;the fibres. Elibainate Meehaleical Injury — A rePe system should always be arrang- ed in such a manner that the rope does not rub against beams or posts. Pulley blocks should be Relit in line and a rope should not be attached to a load Which bee sharp metal corners ss the rope is protected with a piece of wood or other material. 'Proper Storage—Dr"; rot in a rope can -be prevented by storing rope in an unheated room which has free air eirettlation. Always dry a wet rope befortLeopiog it for 'storage: Cleating a, Ititpe—tA, rope which re- cleaning can be waShed ii clear ivatept After city the rOPeq; Headed by Brigadier D. S. MacDon- ald, DSC., M.C., District Officer Com- manding, its staff consists of about 35 senior and junior officers, engaged in widely -diversified branches of the ser- vice but all combining in the common effort of providing the requisite lead- ership for military activities through - Out the district. The branches include Supply and Transport, Engineers, 'Paymaster, Medical, Intelligence, Audit, Aueiliary Services, Records, Dental, Provost, Chaplain, Reserve Unit Officers and Women's Army Corps. Then there are numerous General' Staff Offibers and the A.A. & Q.M.G. Branch (aseiet- ant Adjutant and Quarter -Master General). ' District Headquarters, located in the cad Customs overflowing into of- fices on the opposite side of the street is really the hub around which the wheel of military activity in M. D. 1 turns. Its spokes radiate out into the District, connecting. it With Dis- trict Depots, Military Training Cen- tres, Active and Reserve Army Units and keeping it in close touch with a maze -of Associated military affairs: Some of the outstanding compon- ent -parts _Cif M. D. 1 me,Y, be slimmer- ized as &Rees: No. 1 District De- pot at,,Wolseley Barracks on Carling Heights, where the majority'of active recruits in the district are enlisted and trained for a few weeks before repe by laying it out on an open floor before it is coiled. ' Lubricating a Rope—fWhen ropes are manufactured they are given suf- ficient lubriCation for the tormal life of the rope, and therefore lubrication is rarely necessary. If a rope be- comes dry and rough due to very ab- normal Use, it chn be lubricated with a light petroleum oil. Tu lubricating ,a rote the oil shoed be sprayer in- to the rope between the strands in a quantity no greater than the fibres Will absorb. - - Repairing a Rope — .When one strand of a rope is brolFen, a new strand can Se lald Mite the:rope and the loose ends can be *even into the • • m; Poarce),' . • 4.N. 1 Iistriet Dep; 41: tgeippeet); WiAek.;;Pettepne;a eitntleir metlext i. the. ..N.V;140t4or-gesr tie threnellaele Trai4.14' Coetres at Kit, elepaer, Cliathalle and Geelple, tiercnegh which ;some 1e,000.e.etive e•nd le!' re- cratta ba -re• already posed; ethe Gene trat-Meettantsatton Deetend the Me- ehenies' Training Centre. at. London., me -vitally, important bake in the pro- gram ••of building Canada's mechaniz- ed - army; the Woodstock Advanced Driving and ;Maintenance School, un- ique in Canada, where klj1ed drivers and maintenance experts from units across4Canada receive advanced train- ing; the Ford, Chrysler and General Motors Army Trades Schools at Windsor; whfeh are serving a sorae- what similar purpose; the Bennett Barracks at Listowel, where the Can- adian. Fusiliers (A) are housed; the Polish recruiting depot. at Windsor and the Netherlands training centre at Stratford. This . summary does not take • into account the summer training camps •in.. the Thames Valley for reserve uie. its nor the London military hospitals which are performing a notable work. Nor does it elaborate upon such in- stetutions as the Active Service Club * London, where hundreds of sol- diers, rsailers and airmen, come daily relaxation and entertainment. For this institution the Citizens' Auxiliary War Service C.oneeeittee, headed by prominent Loi loners, .is largely • re- sponsible.,. It has its counterpart in every city. and town throughout the .district, where various auxiliary auxiliary •or - g izatione are doing noble work. t this resume will suffice to indi- cate that Military District No. 1 is ably upholding its right to Number - One position in Canada's military or- ganization. It is setting a pace which ieinatched by the other military dis- tricts will produce maximum results for Canada's war program. How To Conserve Tires on Cars and Trucks MECHANICAL CONDITIONS OF VEHICLES AFFECTING TIRE WEAR Q.—How often should I have my front wheel alignment checked? A.—Any time you hit a curly or any other object a hard blow, have your alignment checked, If . you notice your 'tires wearing abnormally fast, especially if they show•a feather edge' have alignment checked. Nothing will wear a tire faster than excessive "toe in" or "toe out"—in other words, misalignment. • Q.—What effect wil misalignra ent have on my time? A.—Excessive "toe til" oeue: our ••. my wear even a new tire 'conapletelY through its, ,teead iv. a few hundred. miles. Q., --Where Should I have my wheels aligned7; A.—At any reputable shop haiing good eqUipneent. Q.—My tires are wearing 'on one shoulder. What is thei cause of tbis type of wear and how can it be stop- ped? A.This type of wear is, often. caus- ed by excessive camber or caster or a sprung axle. Have a dependable, shop- acquainted with servicing tires inspect your car or truck. Q.—My tires wear with a small flat spot every few leeches all around the tire. What tis the cause of this?- • A.—A number of conditions may cause such wear such as wobbly wheels, bad bearings, etc. Q.—My tires are' wearing with two flat spots diametrically opposite. virti4t.'; irtk, —4111A . „ ' 04 yoo. 10PAV 41144 41.1 ; _ ,•• whqp, p7:441414. 0- .4. 4.__Traper.17' balangegt 111141 0;,, tires wlfl v aeQna jc.1-1 ogi tfeaii.twdht leo rir:va t iiret;t0,74: Is ve4 n1 brAale._esif equufeelalized yoy901. one side when brakes ate 12 one tire is wearing faise fer.e.toe er visible reason, haveyoi checked and balanced. The moree quently bakes are applied, the er. the need to have balanced 4;‘,1 equalized brakes. • - Q.—Will I redace-emileage on tires by using chains? . A.—Don't use chains ualess safkille demands it. Then apply them so they, , will not cut into the tires at Map, point. Remove chains as soon as the condition requiring them is paste e,. okeToisa071.tilictli: Peel*, &who' are oft colour say liverish ;or their Over Is bad1 Do you know how serious this 11 — that it may lead to pennarient 111 health — your wholesystempolsonedandbrokendovm? • Your liver is the largest organ kV/our body and most important to your health. It supplies energy to muscles, tissues iglu! glands. If unhealthy, your hotly lacks this energy and becomes enfeebled—youthful vim disappears. Again your liver pours out bile to digest food, get rid of waste and allow proper nourish/peat., to reach your blood. When your liver gets out of order proper digesdonand nourishment stop—you're poisoned with the waste that decomposes in your intestines Nervous troubles and rheumatic pains 'rise from this poison. 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Dap/onto, Cornutdi. OsUU "Suffered Per Years, Now resil Grand' . • I was alye able, 004, head. achy. 1 could not eat or sleep well and had v et y severe constlpa tion. After tryIllg many medicines found "Preat-a- tives". My head- • aches and pation have disappeared an7Z; never tired or irritable new, Aim J. H. Lafibertei Montreadfi..P4o, fia1,611:(4,L. IfidRiVfiklY AL 'flan PINDARAr Hoarders are people who buy and store away goods beyond their immediate needs.. They want to be in an unfair position over their neighbors. • Hoarders are traitors to their country and their fel- • low citizens, because by oreating,excessive and uns. • necessary demands for goods, they slow down the war effort. There is no excuse for "panic buying and hoarding: Everyone will have enough, if no one tries to get more than a fair share. Hoarding must stop! Every unnecessary purchase makes it more difficult for,Canada-to do a full war job. THERESALAWASAINSTROARDINS' fi It is against the law to buy more than current needs. Violation of the law is punishAle by fines up to $5,000, and imprisonment for as long as two years. AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY BUYING — AVOID WASTE MAKE EVERYTHING LAST THE LONUST TIME POSSIBLE 1 - In cases where–it is adviscrble for you to buy in advance of your innedicge requirements—such as your next season's coal supply—you will be encouraged to do so by direct statement from responsible officials. • THE WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOARD ti,Latn„& OTTAWA CANADA 1!! o'k ••e