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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1932-03-24, Page 6THURSDAY, MARCH &L.THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE 1 News and Information for The Busy Farmer (Furnished by the Ontario Department of Agriculture) 25 YEARS AGO liny Quality Seed the history no exercis- seeds for is the aa- , authority, “As never before in i 4?f farming should care Cd in the purchase of planting in the spring.” ylee of one well-known ^ho adds thatdt is doubly important iant to make sure that purchases Lave been government tested as a result of last year’s drought and the reduced supply of high quality stock, He warns against bargain seeds where price alone i: the only description given, reliable seedsmen do noi of advertisements where seeds are offered at stipulated prices without any indication as to their quality or origin, It would actually be cheap­ er to buy the best the market affords than to take the poorest a gift, he (concludes. buying because .approve as Dejnand for Asparagus From information gathered the Ontario Grower’s Markets Council, a strong demand by the canners for asparagus is anticipated. It is understood that the market for canned asparagus has shown a isteady expansion wtih the result ■that an increase in. the pack is to be looked for. The Council is of the opinion that 13c. per pound will constitute a (fair l^rice for the 1932 crop. Various canning companies are now endeav­ oring to secure contracts but no ef­ fort has been made to set the price. Some growers have undertaken de­ livery on the promise of the can­ ning companies to pay prevailing onarket price, but efforts to have the manners indicate their opinion as to constitute a fair market failed. by 'what price will have tilizer when it arrives. If short one per cent, nitrogen, it is worth about, $2.50 a ton less than the purchase price and phosphoric acid and po­ tash are worth about $1.00 for each per cent. Purchasers are advised to refuse1 a'aeep'tance of fertilizer which is not labelled precisely the same guaranteed analysis as that purchased. Should any farmer have reason to doubt the value of a fer­ tilizer delivered to him, he is advis­ ed to communicate with the nearest fertilizer inspector or the district representative 'of agriculture. Register Your Acreage w David OLD (-RUSTY TAKES THE Alb SEE HASTINGS MARIONETTES in a mas- house OCCU- heart: make me the s Mis- even- Mon- write better He is conduct­ sweet, of week Mrs, for some ■Mr. Lenoard Render lias accepted a position with Mr, Schenk of the Dashwood Bakery. HATCHERY EXETER, ONTARIO PHONE m%v ' ZURICH Mr. Henry G. Hess attended the meeting of the Hydro-Electric Aic'd- dent Prevention which was held at Exeter. Ml and Mrs, giemon who have been residents of Zurich for about two years, Mr. Simeon being the local agent for the Massey-Harris Co, left last week for their heme near Broadhagen the same day, Mr, Lloyd WftlJLW and sister Mrs, Herb Disjardine and Elmore Reste- meytft visited in Mitchell one day last week. (Ml A. Q. Bobier this week* pur chased Mr. George Harbon's on Main street and it is now pied by her son (Shirley. We understand that Mr. CobhledielL of Alisa Craig, has pur­ chased Exeter store. The Buckingham will be pleased to hear that he is enjoying- much health in the West, Ing a large store in Alberta. Contractor G. K« Heaman on Mon­ day commenced the mason work of the Canning Factory. Several cars lot the train on whifeh Mr. T« E. Handford shipped horses last week were wrecked near Fort William. Luckily the car contain­ ing Mr. Handford’s horses escaped. Mr. H. E. Keddy, wao returned to his ‘home here from, Detroit last week to spend a few days prior to going West left for Cypress River, Manitoba, on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs, Robert Clinton, arrived here last Sweet will remain here time while Mr. Sweet and lijs brother Frank, have gone to Regina leaving Monday, Mr, Chris. Zuefje arrived this week from Harriston, and is now in charge of the electric light plant owned by himself and Mr. Snell, Mr. John Mitchell and Mr. R. G. Seldon made an exchange of proper­ ty last week, the former getting the the lot on Main street just north of station street and the latter getting two station street lots just east of the station. Mr. L, McTaggart’s stock at North’ and will conduct the many friends of Mr. Harry Baby Chick and Custom Hatching j We are offering blood-tested quality Baby’ Chicks in six popular breeds- Barred Rocks,. ‘ Chicks in six popular breeds. Barred and White Rocks, White Wyandottes, Black Minorca?,, White Leghorns and Jersey Black Giants, We have installed a new 30,000 egg capao ' ity incubator for custom hatching only. Trays ; hold eleven dozen eggs’ each. Our charge is 2 1-2 cents per egg, Plant is in charge of an experienced operator. Phone or write your * reservations early. Depend on Hogarth to give you a satisfactory hatch. THE HOGARTH BABY CHICK Miss Lydia Gingerich, R, N Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, visited with her grandparents Mr, and Dlrs. M. Bechler, of Zurich on Monday of last week. Mrs, E. Oesch who held an auc- tion sale of household effects re­ cently moved the balance of her ef­ fects to Dashwood, where she will reside in future. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walper have returned to their home in the State of Carolina after visiting with rela­ tives! in town. ac- E. Broughton, of the Ontario Marketing Board, said, “As a grower myself, I believe that the advantages offered by acreage registration are infinite. In my estimation this system, if taken up enthusiastically by individual grower, would means of eliminating two greatest menaces to successful culture, namely, over-production and under-production. “Only the other day?’ continued Mr, Broughton, “it was reported to me that the Ontario Fruit and Veg­ etable Growers’ Market Council, at Hamilton, have inquiries on hand for 75 carloads of Ontario 'Carrots which that organization cannot fill, This condition is doubly lamentable because of the fact I am quite cer­ tain these inquiries could be filled If the grower would advise the Mar­ kets Council as to what he has for sale, and that such situations can be avoided if the grower will co­ operate with the Council by regis­ tering his acreage.” Commencing on the system of reage registration, Charles be of the the the agri­ i 15 YEARS AGO Leavitt’s Theatre-—March 29, 30, 31, April 1 Farming Journal example wliijcii might well be diowed in other counties is that of the Norfolk 'Chamber of Com­ merce in issuing an annual Agrlcul-' tural Journal. The fourth annual; issue has just been distributed free, -of charge to 5,000 farmers in the county. It is an ’eight-page publi­ cation and contains a wealth of in­ formation (relating to the farming Industry. Almost every phase of ■agriculture as carried on in the coun­ ty is discussed, suf.-h as poultry breeding, reforestation, tobacco raising, fertilizers, fruit and vege­ table growing. Numerous pictures of local interest are used to bright­ en the pages. The local agricultur­ al representative, F. C.” Paterson, who is also secretary of the Cham­ ber of Commerce, has been largely ■responsible for the success of this valuable publication. An A Weekly Crop Report Afalfa and clover crops are re­ ported as badly damaged from heav­ ing in some districts. The recent cold spell put a stop to seeding op­ aerations which had been started in same districts. Bruce County re­ ports that most farmers are either getting .seed cleaned or arranging to have it cleaned and that county has ^ufffcient for all needs for practic­ ally all classes of crops. Brant Coun­ ty reports a similiar condition. Po­ tatoes have been selling at 25c. a hag in Middlesex. Field mice were were busy on. the farm of John Kidd, Inglewood, Peel Co., and severely girdled over 100 20-year-old Spy 'and Baldwin trees. The orchard was held in a sod mulch which harbored hundreds of these pests. Arsenate of lime mixed with corn meal proved nu effective poison bait when spread in a ciiicle around the base of the tree. Live stock is wintering in ex­ cellent condition in Temiskaming, with an abundance of good hay and a consideraole quantity of grain. Should Cheek I<’crtilizcr This is the season for buying fer­ tilizers and it is important that the farmers hould know how to protect themselves in malting sure that they are delivered the kind and analysis cf fertilizer which they purchase •The* Federal Fertilizers Act requires that every fertilizer dlivered to a farmer must be labelled with, the guaranteed analysis m terms of ni­ trogen, phosphoric acid and potash. Therefore the farmer should check the guaiantced analysis of. the fer- Free Trees Owing to the fact that the For­ estry Branch has a surplus of trees on hand this year, the former limit of 3500 trees for reforestation pur­ poses will not be adhered to, and any land owner in the Province of Ontario may procure additional quantities free of charge by apply­ ing to the Ontario Forestry Branch, Parliament Buildings, Toronto, On­ tario. The acove ruling handed down presents a wonderful opportunity that may only be available this year, Planting stock is classified-as— (a) Trees for reforesting waste land. '(b) Trees for windbreak purposes. Applications should be submitted on c-r before 31st March, 1932. Fur­ ther information about type of trees best suited to various soil conditions car. be produced from the Forestry Branch. The only expense to the farmer the express on the trees. A Typical Northern Ontario Women’s Institute Orrville Women’s Institute is Mr. William Snell last week pur­ chased a half acre of land west of the station weigh scaes from Mr, J. W. Taylor. Mrs. 'William Penrice, of Usborne, who recently disposed of her farm stosk and implements has moved to town occupying the dwelling owned by Mr. A. Cottle on the corner of William and Ann streets. Burglars broke into the store of I-Ianlan & Son, Centralia, Saturday evening. About $15.00 In sman change -was taken from the till. Mr. and Mrs. D. Coughlin are leaving this week to make their future home with their children at Gull Lake, Sask. A young calf with a nice white face and a ribbon around its neck brings $161. At a sale of cows held at the farm of Mr. Ira Marshall near Kirkton last Saturday, a icalf a week old, donated to the Patriotic Society by Mr. Alfred Paul, of Kirkton, brought the above .sum. Tickets were sold for a draw on the calf and this together with the price, brought in the ring, netted $161. Mr. Donald McLean proved the lucky man to get the calf, Master Ross Marshall pick­ ing the ticket out of the hat. Mr. Lloyd Baynham left on day for London where he will on the railroad examinations to qual­ ity as an operator and station agent. APPRECIATED Presented by the Havelon players. The closing night of Chautauqua will be made riotous with fun by the presentation of a comedy which will sweep you off your feet aS it has swept audiences everywhere. A play guaranteed to tug your heartstrings and furnish you with an hilarious evening of wholesome delight. It is so full of lively situations, real humor and homey philosophy that we are confident it will prove one of the most enjoyable ever offered to our Chautauqua patrons. Dovers of the drama are sure to enjoy a genuine treat in this amus­ ing little comedy ■with its bursts of applause, roused by admiration for an honest comedy. AJO gfflf '.vSnr :-6 HAWAIIANS Swinging into a romantic South Sea setting comes a soft-voice® group of Hawaiian singers in native costume who .play Hawaiian mask* as it is meant to be played. Steel guitars, ukuleles and rich voices- blend naturally into the pungent melodies of this island territory. is. typical cf the local branches in the North’country. This village, seven­ teen miles east of Parry Sound, has. a Women's institute which utilizes local -talent to very good purpose at the regular monthly educational meetings, and it is usual for one of the local nurses to give nursing de­ mo nstrat ions from time to time. They provide wholesome social op­ portunities for their- members and are rendering a splendid service to the community. Like the majority of the communities which support Women's Institutes in the North,; they have- this year been able to look : after the needy, except for one poor, family, for which large supplies were sent by an Institute in Old On­ tario, and in addition they sent .$$7. 00 irt providing linen for a hospital in the district. They also sent to the House of Refuge Christmas Gifts, and every new baby in the district is provided with a warm ja'c'Wet and all persons who are ill in. the township receive flowers, and some times other luxuries. A very pleasant feature of program, given at the Women’s sionary supper on "Thursday, i ing, March 17th, that deserves spec­ ial mention, was the two readings by one of our young men, Mr. Fran­ cis Abbott, who is the popular dra­ matic reader of the Chorus and Concert manner in which “Whispering Bill” a Zoo.‘Stout visitor to Keeper, of who- had just fed the lion: “How much meat does ke have each day?” Keeper, Visitor: much!” Keeper: you, lady, “About ten pounds?* “Ten pounds, That’s not “It may not be much for but it’s a lot for the lion. LATE MRS. .T, U. HODGINS Huronla Male ■Co. The vivid he presented tragic stoty of the Great War touched every heart and brought tears to many eyes as he portrayed the various touching scenes, particularly the “homecom­ ing of Bill” which held the audience spellbound. “Beautiful Snow” which is really a sermon in itself, describes the fall of a beautiful young woman and her early untimely death. Among her possessions was found this poem, in which, she compared her wayward life to the snow all soiled and dim and ends with a pray­ er from the depths of her “O God, wash me and again, Whiter than snow.” This number was given terful way and was indeed unique in its presentation. Mr. Abbott chooses his selections from the very best authors and everyone of his inexhaustible store is true to life, brilliant and enter­ taining and as a result Mr. Abbott is in demand all over the surround­ ing district. The people of Exeter are justly proud -of their very talent­ ed young reader Sue Hastings is one of the best known producers of Marionettes on the continent. Marionettes are nov­ elties to Canada, but in Italy where they originated, young and old still consider them their favorite enter­ tainment. Their program consists of many­ acts on a miniature stage and con­ ducted just as a real program -of real people. A puppett announcer is stage manager. Beautiful changes of costume and elaborate velvet hangings, add to the appeal of this program. It might be o£x interest to the public to know that it re­ quires four people workihg at top speed to produce this program. They are featuring the old favor­ ite “Peter Babbitt.” It is marvelous how realistically they work, and it is real amusing watching Peter Rab­ bit’s mother doing the. washing. Children are enthralled with it" and grown-ups are refreshed as they are young again while enjoying this program.“ Old Crusty takes the Air ” Presented at Chautauqua * Norway Pine < Syrup I Mrs. M. K. ivfacNid, Iona. N.S., Writes:-—“I took a severe cold and developed a hacking cough. I kept oh neglecting it thinking it would leave me like some previous Colds I had, but it got worse. # I tried every cough medicine I could think of, A friend dropped m to see me and advised me to take Dr. Wood’s Norway Pino Syrup. I purchased a bottle, and before I had finished half of it i wa* completely relieved?’. Price a boltle;*.largc family Size 65c., at all drug and general stores: put up only by The T. Milbum Co., Ltd., Toronto, Onl Catherine Hodgins, widow of Jamese U. Hodgins, well known in London and Biddulph Township, died recently at her home in Point Edward in her 6Sth year, after a long illness. Formerly Miss Cather­ ine Stanley she resided in London Township until the time of her mar­ riage, when they moved to Biddulph’ later residing in London and Point Edward. /Surviving are four sons and one daughter also 3 brothers and 2 sisters. BOUGHT AND PAID FOR” ‘•’Bought and Paid For” has good plot, is full of incident, and has dialogue of rare pdwer The char­ acters are genuinely human, and its touches of light comedy are altogether infectious, 5**li GiiwfiKp**?. —an all-star cast—will present this play on the opening night. Chautauqua at Exeter March 29, 30, 31 and April 1