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Meente is the text of a
eeeldrees delivered Sunday,
„thew Y. Motean, federal
.frtr l-luiren,Perth, over
WROarn, 10 Which he
9M,FIRAP the role being played
)eettie.',Canedian farmer In the
national economy.
]read ie almost two weeks of
. April have passed and the time of
he at hand when the farmers
Of leuron-Perth are ready for (the
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Verlt they will to on their lands,
'e'exidi, in the rtOwes there will e
•time who are eager to plant the
...gmeden, seeds they have 'purchased.
Regardless of the weather it
brings, April is Spring to most peo-
ple. The month may be hesitaat
• and chilly and e on some occasions,
we may be impatient for the green
growth and the welcome warmth
that assures us a eeer growing sea -
eon is underwaY. But even so,
there Is a feeling in the air in
• April that assures us Spring is at
hand.
The 'tact that Spring is here
1,e means a great deal to the economy
kl.;h e of this (Istria, for ie. the main the
Prosperity of the county is depend-
ent upOn these Who eperate the
, 5;772 farms in Huron County. The
farmer contributes in a large mea-
• sure, and to aa'extent which some-
timee we fail to appreciate, to the
Prosperity and productivity of the
district.
• But it is not only here in Huron'
that farmers are essential. Farm-
• ing is important to .all of Canada.
Do 'you know that it was, recently
estimated that Canada supplies
one-quarter of the total world trade
in food? During 1950 we exported
to nearly 100 different countries,
• farm products valued at close to a
billion dollars.
Marked Changes
In recent years, of course, very
marked changes have taken place
in the Canadian economy. Over
the past half century our country
has become, a leading producer of
many manufactured goods, a major
contributor to mineral production
and a leader in world trade. But,
with all this progress, we should
never lose sight of the fact that
agriculture is still the basic Cana-
dian industry.
Agriculture employs directly one-
quarter of all our gainfully -occu-
pied population. Indirectly, it pro-
vides employment for many addi-
tional thousand's who help process
the raw products of Canadian farms
in meat packing plants, canning
factories, flour mills, cheese and
butter factories and so on. Further
employment is provided. in , the
manufacture of farm equipment and
supplies— machinery, implements,
fertilizers, insecticides, to mention
only a few.
The rapid industrialization of
Canada in this century has height-
ened rather than lessened the im-
portance of agricultural production
with ethe result that the 'output ed
Canadian farms has vastly increas-
ed over the last 50 years. The av-
erage production of farm products
during the six-year period ,precad-
ing the war was valued at 780 mil-
lion. During the past six years the
average value was two billion, 700
million; or nearly four times as
much.
Land of Family Farms
We hear a lot of talk these days
about 'She decentralization of indus-
try. Well, agriculture to me is
Canada's most decentralized indus-
try. Ite production comes from no
less than 733,000 individual ferias
spread from coast to coast and
ranging in size from the few acres
of the market gardener to the large
wheat farms • of the Prairies and
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ur conornic Pro- sperity
• the vest ranehiauds in the foothills
of the Rockies.
Canada, Ike Huron -Perth, . is
primarily a land of family' firms.
It is more than 300 years ego that
farming was introduced to Canada.
Since the first settlers appeared in
this area about 130 years ago, the
farms here have been operated as
individual units or as combinations
of family farms. Today, Aross
Canada less than one per Rent of
our farms are operated, under em-
ployed management. For the most
part, the area under cultivation is
limited to what the family unit can
manage with, perhaps, •a small
amount of hired help.
It ie the ambition of most farm-
ers to own their own land, and I
was interested recently in learning
that •three-quarters of all farms' in
Canada are noweoccupied by their
,owners. People who own their own
land have a real stake in the future
of this country. They are not like-
ly to be taken in. by vague promis-
es of "something for nothing." They
know that real results can only
comefrom hard 'work and dili-
gence. People who have deep roots
in the soil are unusually steady; M-
dustrioue and self-reliant. This is
not to say, of course, that integrity,
hard work and reliance are not to
be found elsewhere, but it seems
to me that these qualities can be
fostered especially well in farming
communities.
ed t4rellghout the country. 4 chain
of experitaeptal farms, and research
8011040 siteuds ready to serve the
diverse needs of a WiclQ variety of
farming enterprises and of apecial-
ized areas of soil and climate.
There is full co-operation between
federal and provincial departments
as well as agricultural colleges so
that there, will be no duplication
or overlapping in their activities-.
You in Huron who are farmers
know and appreciate the advice and
assistance which you receive from
Gerry MontgomFi
ery eld John But-
ler. They are representative of the
extensive service which stands
ready to assist the farmer.
'Oe- the past half century, the
functions of the Federal Depart-
ment of Agriculture have naturally
changed a good deal to keep pace
with the rapidly changing picture
of Canadian agriculture. Establish-
ed just one year after Confedera-
tion, the Department's duties, orig-
Melly included such widely separ-
ated matters as immigration,, public
health,arts and manufacturing, sta-
tistics, patents, copyrights and
trademarks. Government then was
not the complex operation it is to-
day and a single agency of govern-
ment sometimes required several
fields .of interest to keep it fully
occupied.
Production Increase
From time to time, we hear a
good deal of loose talk about inele
ficiency on the' farm. We hear, it
said that farmerare unprogress-
ive, that they cling to the old-fash-
ioned way of 'doing things to the
bitter end, stubbornly refusing to
adopt new and improved methods.
Frankly, I don't believe it. Just
look at the record.
• Since before the war the total
volume of agricultural production
in Canada has increased by 35 per
cent or more. During the same
period, the number of agricultural
workers has dropped 15 per cent.
There is only one conclusion that
can be drawn from these facts—
the average farm worker produces
tore today than he did 15 years
ago.
Now this increase per worker
and, of course, per farm has been
accomplished by hard work, by the
use of new machines and better
farm practices, • by more skilled
workmanship, and by a receptive
attitude on the part of the farmer
towards scientific advances. No
doubt some farming methods could
be still further improved, but 1 do
want to remind those, who criticize,
of this simple fact. Today's suc-
cessful farmer, on the average,
must possess a. wider knowledge
amid a greater Variety of skills than
the great majority of workers .in
non-agricultural industries.
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chickare brooded in small lots of
not more than 250-300 per lot, All
one square foot of floor space per
two chicks, up to six weeks of 'age,
when the floor area should' be in-
creased to one square foot per bird.
Proper regulation of the brooder
temperature is essential for sue-
ceseful brooding. Enough heat
should be supplied to keep the
chicks comfortable at all times.
• The generally -recommended temp-
erature of 95 degrees F. under the
hover which is lowered 5 degrees
each week, should be used only as
a guide. The best indication of
the teteperature required Is the be-
haviour of the chicks. The success-
ful poultryman will observe his
chicks closely especially as they
settle down at night when they
should be scattered -M an even cir-
cle around the edge of the hover.
Many poultiatmen, tend to keep
the general brooder house tempera-
ture too high. The room tempera-
ture Should be 65 to 70 degrees and
can be lowered further toward the
end of the brooding period. Cooler
terneerateres away from the hover
will result in Mere vigorous, bet-
ter -feathered chicks.
An important point to keep in
Mind is the hopper space required.
,4i.1100v one inch of feeder space per
•Chick for the lint four weeks, then
4 Idatst two inches per chick until
•AheY go et ealeg& Keep mash be-
reft the chieltS at all <tittles. Fresh
• •,ofeEth drinking water should be sup -
811r12 day. •
2,05Arith the ekeention of some of
tie More eerie -de bUtlese prevalent
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longest &Adage Prtiblete during the
Season will • likelyte coe-
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farize Qf tOtIVOIAW.4.* SOOT
ancestor who settled
ties. i adequately equipped With
those attribute. S� letAg atie the
Canadian farmer .eteatintlea teas
cert his in.dependeeeseaed his. £aith
in the future, and to epee% hie re-
sponsibilities as he basin the paat,
Canadian agriculture evil ontimie
to _develop and to ,flourish. .and to
contribute in an increasing measure
to a prosperous Canadian econoiny.
I appreciate this opportunity' of
(finessing with youfor a few mire
utes this morning Canada's great-
est industry. Should there be any
further4nforniation in this connec-
tion which I could get for you, or
any other way in which I could as-
siet you, I would hope you would
write me at the House of Coenrn-
mons, Ottawa.
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Acts Protect Producers
Today, the greatly increased im-
portance'of agriculture requires the
full attention of one -department
and matters not directly -related to
agriculture have long since been
transferred to other departments.
Present 'federal activities in agri-
culture centre around four major
fields of interest:
(1) research and experimenta-
tion;
(2) maintenance of standards
and protection of products;
(3) reclamation and develop-
ment:- and
(4) security -and price stability in
marketing.
A number of acts have been pass-
ed by the Federal Parliament in re-
cent years to help the farmer meet
many of his problems. These in-
clude the Agricultural Prices Sup-
port Act, the Agricultural Products,
Board Act, the Prairie Farm As-
sistance Act, and several others.
These measures, among. other
things, help to protect producers
against the disruption and, hard-
ships which might result from too
great, or too sudden declines in the
prices of products that are major
sources of income to Canadian
farmers.
Greater Efficiency
-• An inefficient hourly -paid worker
in industry— and unfortunately
there are a few — frequently re-
ceives the same pay as his more
efficient fellow -worker, with . the
result that the public ultimately
pays the price of his inefficiency
through higher costs for the pro-
dutt or service produced. But the
farmer who "does twice as much
work or takes twice as long as he
should to produce a pound of bac-
on, a bushel of wheat, or a box of
apples, will only get the same re-
turn as the more efficient produc-
er who gets his, work done in half
the time. Consequently, the farmer
himself must suffer the penalty of
his own inefficiency.
While the farmer here and across
Canada is becoming each year
more efficient, at the Same time,
he is not losing any ef that wis-
dom and common sense for which
through the years he has been
noted. Recently speaking in the
•House of Commons, the Rt. Hon.
James G. Gardiner, Minister of Ag-
riculture, who. himself, is a farmer
had this to say:
"I go out and talk to the farmer,
and 1 find out that if I get a little
bi.t off the track.in connection wit
matters having to do with the farm,
or marketing of farm commodities,
the farmer. will put me straight,
quicker than anybody else I meet,
whether it is , on the Winnipeg
Grain Exchange or wherever else
it may be." He went on to explain
the reason. It is because the farm-
er takes time to think.
Many New Problems
The increasing complexity of
modern agriculture has brought
many new problems—problems that
are frequently beyond the resourc-
es of the individual farmer to solve.
TO help the farmer, a network of
government services, both federal
and provincial, has been establish-
ELIMVILLE
ed NOW eels
T hiteKtllea Buse Beavers held
-an Organization meeting of the new
preledt., "The Plult Girl , enter,
tains," at the home of Mrs. James
Keyes last week.
Officers elected are ae ,fellows:
President, Jean Scott; viceepreal-
dent, Betty Axtmann; secretary
and press reporter, Jun ie Smith;
treasurer and supply secretary,
Barbara Trewartha; pianist, Cath-
erine Moylan.
Many from here attended, the
concert, "The Yeoman of the
Guard," in Exeter Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. Mrs. (Dr.)
Rielly was star soloist. Ken Johns,
Ron Elford, Harry Sperling, Gor-
don Ford and Mrs. Harold Bell also
took parts in the chorus and play.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Carroll, Toronto,
spent Easter with Dr. and Mrs. R.
Rielly.' Their daughter, Mrs. Rielly,
Bobby and Ricky, returned to To-
ronto with them for a few holi-
day&
Proud of Independence
Federal support for agriculture
does not mean that farmers lean
on governments for their security.
Rather, it means that governments
recognize that in farming there are
many factors such as weather and
disease, over which the farMer has
no control. In this respect farming
is different from any other indus-
try. Like their ancestors who hew-
ed from the lands of the Canada
Company the homeeteade which
have become the splendid farms of
Huron and Perth, the farmers • of
today are' proud of their independ-
ence. At the same time, they right-
fully look for and are entitled to
receive that support necessary to
protect them against those un-
known factors to which I have re-
ferred.
The strength of Canadian agri-
culture depends not so much on
Government legislation or on eas-
ier methods of farming, or even on
the soil itself. The future of 'agri-
culture, it seems to me, depends in
March Euchre Winners
Eachre party hosts in the hall
here for March were Harry- Sper-
ling, Mr. and Mrs. F. Cunnington,
Dr. and Mrs. Bob Rielly, Mr. and
Mrs. John Miners and Mr. and Mrs.
Gilbert. Johns. Winners were: Mrs.
Gilbert Johns, Mrs. J. Dykman,
Mrs. Murch, Mrs. W. Johns, Mr. J.
Dykman, Rose Hunter, Alvin Coop-
er, Delmar Skinner and W. Routly.
Consolation prizes went to • Mrs.
John. Miners, Mrs. Gilbert Johns,
Ruth Skinner and Ross Hunter,
There were 12 tables in play at
most parties. All hostesses and
committees served dainty' leeches.
Friday night is the annual supper
and playoffs for the club.
Staffa Couple Mark
61st Anniversary
Members decided to. keep the
same name,' "McKillop Busy Beav-
ers." The new leaflets pertaining
to the new unit weree distributed.
A discussion, "Entertaining in the
Home," took place. Mrs. Keyes
showed members the correct way
to make accurate measurements.
The second meeting of the Mc-
Killop Busy Beavers took place, at
the home of Mr. James Keyes. The
president told the girls to think up
a new club song for the next meet-
ing. Roll call was answered by
"one thing that II would appreciate
in a guest room."
Minutes of thelast smeeting were
read by June Stnith. Members de-
cided that the next meeting would
.be held at the home of Jean Scott,
April 16..
Mrs. Keyes demonstrated the
correct way to pack a weekend
bag. Members decided to get ply'
wood reference files. Roll call for
next meeting is for each member
to 'bring a favorite recipe. Mrs.
Keyes and Dorothy then served a
delicious lunch.
A family celebration Beebe home
of .1Mr. and MTS, Arthur 'Colquhoun
recently marked the 61st wedding;
anniversary of this respected cou-
ple who still reside in the home
near Staffa in which they took up
residence following their marriage.
They are in fairly good health and
able to do their own work.
For the buffet supper attended by
nearly 40 guests, the table was dec-
orated with mixed flowers and
the wedding cake, iced in white
with silver auct gold trimming. The
home was lovely with a profusion
of floral bloom, gifts of their chil-
dren and grandchildren to mark
the occasion. There were many
cards of .good wishes.
Duncan Coiquhoun, brother of
the groom, was the only person
present at the 'wedding and this
celebration.
The children are: er of Clin-
ton, Ferg and Mrs. ErnTst (Marien)
Allen, Mitchell.
Mrs. •Colquhoun was the former
Sarah Hart, daughter of the late
Mr ,and Mrs. John Hart, :Fullarton.
Mr. Colquhoun was the son of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Colqu-
houn, Hibbert. They are members
of Rays United Church, although
now not able .to attend.
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and We, 44,01;• RIMBY..• Mr.
REponbeer3kt Ifoimpatiy.alS,raatr, -risafritej; rriePh_
deer with Mr. and Mrs. john Bell,
Seaforth.
Master Johnny Lannin had hie
tonsils removed in Scott Memorial
elespital, Seiforth," Monday merle
ing.
Mr. and (Mrs. Brian Barker and
Mr. and, Mrs. Geerge Pepper spent
Easter Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Barker.
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Britton; Mar-
gie and Kenny and Mr. J. W. Brit-
ton visited Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Hunter, London.
Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson
and family visited with Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Stacey on Sunday.
Mrs. H. Workman, who has spent
the past two. months with her
daughter, Mrs. H. Britton, and Mr.
Britton, returned to the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Norman Stan -
lake, and Mr. Stanlake, Exeter, on
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pepper and
family spent Sunday with Mrs. J.
Balforfr-and Dalton.
Mr, and Mrs. Alden Williams and
family and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie
Williams spent Easter with Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Roney. ,,
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pepper and
Mr. and Mrs. .Morley Lannin at-
tended the Kemp - Gordon wedding
in Stratford Thursdlay evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Dalton .Malcolm and
sons and; Mrs. J. Malcolm visited
with Mr. and Mrs. George Gibb on
Sunday. '
Mrs. George Graham, Mitchell,
and Miss. Mary E. Graham. Dres-
Thrifty Kippenettes
Discuss Entertaining
The second meeting of the
Thrifty iKippenettes was held at
the home of Mrs. E. Jarrott last
Friday. Roll call was answered by
five members, "One thing I would
appreciate in a gueet ream"
Mrs. Bell led a discussion on
"Entertaining a House Guest."
Members practiced writing invita-
tions, and wrote to Mrs. N. Mc-
Leod, asking her to demonstrate
table settings at the next meet-
ing. The meeting closed with a
delicious iunch,,
Home assignments are: Decide
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- TAX PRE -PAYMENT RECEIPTS
FOR 1953 • -
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The Town of Seaforth will pay 4% per annum,
up to August 31, 1953, on all Prepaid Taxes.
Certificates and full particulars may be Obtained
at the Town Clerk's Office in the Town Hall.
- D. H. WILSON,, ,
Treasurer
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By Roe Farms Service Dept.
WELL, I SEE YOU'RE FIGURING OUT YOUR
FEEDING COSTS, ANDY. I SUPPOSE YOU'RE
GETTING READY TO HAND OVERINE POULTRY
CHORES TO MA
YOU'RE RIGHT
DOC, FIELD CHORES
ARE COMING AND
• I'LL BE FAR
TOO BUSY FOR
• THE PENS.
DOC, MY PULLETS GOT
AWAY Ti A GOOD
START ON VITAFOOD
AND NOW, THEY'RE
ON VITA -GROW MASH;
BUT THESE IMPCEMENTS
NEED MY ATTENTION.
WELL,ANDY, THERE'S
ONE GOOD THING YOU
CAN DO.YOUCAN SAVE
A LOT OF TIME BYSWITCH-
ING TO ROE VITA -GROW
PELLETS THIS TIME OF
YEAR.
YESAIR , YOUR BIRDS CAN GO TO RAW NOW
AND YOU CAN SAVE TIME THERE BY FEEDING
ROE VITA -GROW PELLETS. THESE ARE JUST
VITA -GROW 'MASH IN A COMPRESSED
FORM.
THAT A REAL'IDEA,DOC. ED
SAVE TIME AND FEED, TOO.
MY PULLETS WOULDN'T WASTE
ANY FED.
PULLETS LOVE PELLETS AND EVERY SINGLE BITE
IS BALANCED. YOU CAN FEED THEM IN THE
MORNING AND NOT WORRY ABOUT THE MASH
BEING SCRATCHED OUT opTHE HOPPERS._
PULLETS EAT PELLETS LIKE GRAIN AND
THERE'S NO SLOW UP IN GROWTH.
THANKS, DOC .-VITA-GROW
PELLETS SEEM TO BE A
REAL ANSWER TO A WT
OF MY PROBLEMS.
MI= LOVE PEUET8
kw bine are/ feed with
THEY CONTAIN
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A. J. Mustard, Brucefield
J. A. Sadler, Staffa
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