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The Clinton News Record, 1932-11-24, Page 6NEWS Timely Information for the Busy Farmer ( Furnished by the Department of Agriculture ) December 6, 7 and 8, the On - taro Provincial Winter Fair Guelph Winter Fair On Guelph will celebrate its 50th a versary with what promises to one of the most successful shows its history. Special provision is ing made for a new judging ring swine so that the public may be view the exhibits this yearthan any previous year. For half a cen- tury the Guelph Winter Fair has been giving a valuable lead to' the stock in- dustry and agriculture in general. Ai record entry is assured and them should be a large attendance by. farmers from counties within driving distance, 1, Cir.:: Grading is Desirable The current issue of the E'conom- ie Annalist, official organ 'of the federal Agiiiculturall . ,Economics Branch, is the source of the follow, ing statement:- "The establishment and mainten- ance of grades is particularly desir- able in the case of cooperative Mar- keting, The grower 'of a good coin, modity should receive a premium for the extra care and efficiency ins volved in producing a superior pro- duct. The Canadian.Bacon Quota The quota of 2,500,000 cwt. of ba- cons and hams assigned to Canada nni- by the United Kingdom is not of be itself; of. any .particular importance, in At the present time and for all time be, past Canada has had unrestricted en, for trance into the British marlcet. She , at tter has now been •set a definite quota that she may export but that quant tity, is so large that it will be a matter of a number of years before the figures of 2,500,000 cwt. (280,- 000,000 lbs,) have any specific mean- ing, The importance of Canada's ba- con quota is that it is part of the plan, the main feature of which is the announced policy of the United king/ dont to restore a reasonable stability in the . British market for meat pro- ducts, by means of the limitation of the importations of all classes of meats of which bacon and ham is one. Canadian farmers or businessmen handling farm products who are look- ing for new markets must bear in mind that their products will meet competition from outer areas and perchance other countries. It will pay to study trade requirements and competitive practices and to build s) sales policy around a product sold on the basis of standardized grades." CIS Grass Seed Prospects . The, preliminary report on clover and grass seed production for 1932 issued by the Dominion Seed Branch, summarizes prospects for the cur- rent year as follows: "Clovers and alfalfa promise a much smaller total yield of seed in Canada than last year, while more timothy and blue grass are in pros- pect. Alfalfa prospects are poor, as the first cut failed to set seed in Ontario, and a short crop of alfalfa seed is expected in Southern Alber- ta. Alsilte is .much reduced in al'ce- age in Ontario and is yielding undo average. "A considerably reduced acreage of sweet clover for seed is reported in the western provinces, also in Ontario. Brame amid western rye grass in the western provinces pro4 .mise much more seed than last year owing to more moisture during the growing season. The acreage of bent grass for seed in Prince Edward Island is reported at about 25 pet cent. less than last year." TCB Sweet Potatoes A crop of 3,500 bushels of fine quality sweet potatoes was crown on a farm of 62 acres near Delhi in Norfolk County this season by Dr, Fitzsimmons, a native of the district who had resided for some years in NevtJersey and who was struck by the similarity of, the soil in the sweet -potato -growing areas •of that State to that of Norfolk. The ex- cellent tubers produced by him this summer have attracted widespread interest and the producer has had more orders than he could fill. Ilia farm is in the heart of the tobacco district and it is quite likely that other farmers will be tempted to turn from tobacco to sweet potatoes next year. The tobacco drying kilns can be used for dehydrating the tubers. Current Crop Report Reports from ,agticnitural mjeptre sentatives reveal much dissatisfac- tion among farmers due to low prices of live stock and produce being of, !erect Eggs are the one bright spoil in farm returns at present, but egg supplies are very limited, Fall wheat looks promising in most districts. Live stock are in good condition and the majority are now stabled. Mid dlesex reports that harvesting of turnips and sugar beets was seriously delayed by wet weather. Sugar beets have been yielding up to 20 tons per acre in that county, though sugar content is frequently as low as 14 per cent. Lincoln and other counties reported that heavy and continued rains made it possible to plow soils which were almost too hard to turn over previously. From Port Arthu,. comes word that roots and vegetab- les were an etcceptionaIIy good crop this year. The details of the working out of the plan of limitation devolves up- on Great Britain; it has been adopted by her as the means of aiding first her home farmers, and second, the farmers of. the Dominion. It is from this standpoint and. in view if the general policy laid down, that Canada's bacon quota is impor- tant to the farmers of Ontario. Cab Threshing Red Clover Last season mechanical injury was reported in red clover seed • which came from Central Ontario. The seed was broken or chipped and com- plaints of poor germination as a re- sult were received from Great Bri- tain. An investigation conducted by John D. McLeod of the departmental staff indicates that too early thresh- ing is largely responsible for the in- jury and also unsuitable and poorly] adjusted threshers. Down in the 0•t- tawa Valley nothing like this has been reported and Mr. McLeod attril butes both the lack of damage and generally large returns per acre to the fact that red clover is never put through the thresher until winter weather has set in and the crop is thoroughly dry. Also he recommends that the job be done with a huller or with a machine with a clover at) tachment. Putting red clover through an ordinary thresher is condemned ea wasteful. bey Fine Opportunity for. the Junior Farmers of Ontario "Economic Production and Mar- veting of Live Stock with special emphasis on Marketing" is the name of a new short course planned es, pecially for wideawake young farm- ers of Ontario by the Ontario Agri- cultural College. This course has been planned because of the oppor•- tunities'now opening up as a ,result of the Imperial Conference at Ot- tawa. It will cover in an excellent way many matters pertaining to the production and marketing of live stock and will include the hest use of farm land and equipment for the ef- ficient production of feed for live stock. In addition to lectures and discussions by members of the Col- lege Faculty and other leading auth- orities in 'Canada, there will be daily demonstrations covering: Types and classification of meat animals. Preparing live stock for sale. Slaughtering different types of meat animals. Cutting and curing meat (in- cluding commercial cuts). Beat use of fanning milia and other seed -cleaning equipment. Best m.eth.ods of hitching 4-, 5 -8 - horse teams for efficient use in farm work. Every progressive young farmer who can possibly get away from home for the two weeks should take advantage of this specially planned course. New Lease of Life for Gordon So full of life and good spirits was Gordon,. while a student at col- lege, that he thought he could never outrun his store of vitality, Howhaen and after a rwinter of hard study and of atdeep seated couthegh made them- selves m - selves drastically felt ane day, and from a fainting spell Gordon was sent hurriedly to the Muskoka Hos- pital for Consumptives. rebuild his heath and strength, bto ut the experienced medical attention the careful nursing, the rest rand regularity of life at the hospital are having their usual happy results, and Gordonexpects soon to return to take up his chosen life tvork. con- sumption back to health and from is a great work, but it 1s never finished, nor could it be car- ried on at all without the generous help of many friends. Will you contribution d forrtheaid case to G. Aa. Reid. 228 College St., Toronto 2. TH.EC eassnommernmearnewessuussesssemerwee HAPPENING OF INTE THURS., NOV. 24, 1032 ertaswastetwansewsemoun FARMERS ,Some Prize Winners in Competitions Sponsored by Ii1 ntario Department of Agriculture. Oneither side of Miss Ontario are shown winning growers trucks in the Ontario Farm Products Parade. Lower left and lower melt ere other prize-winning entries, the one on the sight showing In the background historic Parliament Buildings and e section of the huge croWd Which swanned theroute of the Parade. The Rrst prize-winning display in the Window Competition is shown In the lower centre, The Department, realizing that better times for the Farmer mean better times for everyone, sponsored competitions I every city be Ontario to stimulate the sale of Ontario Foci Products, end from all parts of the Province word comes that the programme Was a pronounced success. -.,aaao,�•,a�,,� s5?'(% ms t8 3s i l;lwf3F rtlitit •as Government Crop Report Toronto, November 15th, 1932. The growing -weather during the fall and Statistics Branch of the Ontario De- yields are exceptionally good. The partment of Agriculture publishes corn -borer is worse than for some the sixth crop report of the season, years. Wet weather in western giving the provincial estimates of counties somewhat retarded the har- yields and prices of field' crops as vesting of late crops. compiled from reports of a large Hay and Clover -crops yielded well staff of field correspondents. in most sections execpt the East Province of Ontario Summary where growth was checked by mid The preliminary estimates of summer drought and rains came too spring grain yields published earlier late to prevent damage to Hay crops, remain practically unchanged with but in time for Corn and grain. the exception of Fall Wheat and Oats. Haying operations were prolonged by Fall Wheat yield per acre is now frequent rains in western and central placed at 28.4 bus. as compared with Ontario, and, as a result, .much Hay the preliminary figure of 80.1 bus, was reduced in quality. and the estimate of. Oats has been Pastures are in excellent condition reduced from 33.6 to 32.9 bus, per throughout Ontario and livestock is acre, going into stables in good condition, The deteriorating effect of lodging The prevailing open weather is wel- of Fal] Wheat on yield as revealed coined because it prolongs the pas - by threshing operations has been taring season and shortens the stab - greater than at first believed. Yield ling period. of Oats was cut down consideraply in Farmers generally sowed Fall Southern Ontario, due to uufavour- Wheat later this yearto' avoid dan, GODE'RICII: Wheat for export is able weather at seeding time, and in ger from Hessian Ply. In some was• starting to hove from Goderich, Sat - other sections Oats are light in tern counties sowing was delayed be, f urday the first of a series of wheat weight due to too much rain and heat cause of excess moisture in the sop while filling. at the first of September. As a re - Total production of both Beans suit wheat has less top than last and Potatoes is very much under last year, but is very healthy and will go year. Yield of Beans per acre is into winter in good sondition. slightly below last year, being 14:8 Fall ploughing' is reported as 68 bus. as compared with 15,5 in 1931, per cent completed as compared wit]; but the acreage is only 61,800 as 71 per cent at the same time last compared with 76,312, and the total year. Wet weather in western On - production is 914,640 bushels as a- tario has held up ploughing, and in gainst 1,184,172 bushels 'last year. Haldimand, Welland and Wentworth The acreage of potatoes was reduced lack of rain has retarded ploughing. 7 per cent this year, but the yield per In central Ontario weather conditions acre shows a drastic reduction. Dry have been unusually favourable for Rot is reported in all sections but fall farming operations. most prevalent in western and nor- Prices being received for crops aro them counties. Many fields are generally less than a year ago, .al - showing as high as 50 per cent rot. though Potatoes and Beans are con, Early potatoes were generally a light siderably above last year. The total crop but of very good quality. value of the crops listed in the fol, Late crops, such as Sugar Beets, lowing' table is 8114,073,408 for 1932 Turnips, Mangolds, Corn and tuck- as compared with $125,221,100 in 'wheat, benefited from' favourable 1931. EXETER: The election of offia cers of L.O.L. 924, Exeter, resulted as follows: Master, Elmer Harness; deputy master, A. Sanedrs, chaplain, Wor. Bro. Dignan; recording secre- tary, A. T. Harness; first lecturer, John Kelly; second lecturer, Arthur Day; treasurer, Charles Burnie; marshal, Wm.. Bro. George Davis, The eletcion was held under the di- rection of Wor. Bro. James B. Kirk- land. The installation will take place on December 2. There was an unus- ually large attendance. The lodgt claims to have a degree team second to none in the district. It has exem- plified the work in London. Wood- stock and in scores of smaller places. YIELD AND VALUE OF FIELD CROP PRODUCTION IN ONTARIO PROVISIONAL ESTIMATES 1932 and FINAL ESTIMATES 1931, Field, Year Yield Total Value Crops Acres neePhoduction Der Tttal Acre Unit Bushels FaIl Wheat 1932 536,000 28,4 15,222400 46.0ts $7,002,304 1931 Spring Wheat 1932. 100,100 19.9 11,991,99055 45.0 7896,30$ 1932 99,183 20.0 1,082,594 50.9 1,008,647 Oats . 1932 2,338,600 32.9 76,939,940 25.0 19,234,985 1931 2,330,128 33.5 77,979,490 25,0 19,499,057 Barley . , , 1932. 457,000' 30.9 14,121,300 88.0 5;366,094 1931 ,808775 Rye . , 1932 437 57,500 17.8 588 30.6 11 023,500 37.0 038 36.5 4 378,695 1931 Flax .. , . , . 1932 6,3000 m3 04 .8 701 17.91161,740 88.0 754 41.9462 54,504 ,331 1931 7825 10. 9 79655 1953812 Peas . . 1932 59,609- 18.4 1,096,640 621.0 679,017 1931 5944 16.5 92,83 62 . 6 58 Beans .. , , , , 1932 61,8 0 14.8 914,640 62.0 567,077 1931 76,312 15 .5 1,184,172 58.0 685,934 'Buckwheat . 1932 196,600 22.9 4,502,140' 39.0 1,620,770 1931 178,719 20.5 3,665,584 42.3 1,551,607 Mixed Grains 1932 986,200 34.2 38,728,040 83.0 11,130,25$ 1931 1,012,347 34.7 35,155,615 35,6 12,510,754 Corn far husking (in ear) ... 1932 130,800 58.4 7,609,520. 39.0 2,282,856 1931 123,969 66.8 8,151,239 26.5 2,157,322 Potatoes , . . 1932 156,300 89.2 13,057,590 39.0 5,443,460 1931 158 p . 1932 168 66,00 386.0 25,4761 ,000 501 28.0 2,038, 770 Turnips 080 . 1931 68,823 344.0 23,489,120 10.0 2,348,912 Mangolds 1932 81,800 402.0 12,783.600 8.9 1,022,688 1931 32,399 366.0 11,855,600 10.0 1,1850550 Carrots ., .. 1982 2,200 156.0 343,200 8,0 27,45'6 1931 3,179 137,0 436,517 10,0 43,652 Fodder Corn TOMS TONS ' $ (green) . -, 1032 285,300. 9.02 2,673,406 2.50 6,433,515 1931 264,286 8.71 2,301,52.7 4.00 9,206,108 Sugar Beets - . 1932 33,300 10.00 333,00 5.25 ' 1,748,250 1931 35258 9.30 327,859 , •6.00 1,961,394 Hay & 'Clover 1932 2,780,300 1.59 4,420,677 7.24 32,005,701. 1931 2,858,928 1.61 4,615,872 8.43 38,906,045 Alfalfa - . ., 1932 5.27,80 2.66 1,408,948 8.21 11,526.413 1931 481,110 2.25 973;804 10.11 9,816,770 Alsike . . ,. 1932 95,100 1.51 143,601 6.39 917,610 1931 97,128 1,57 152516 8.87 1.376,341 Sweet 'Clover 1932 318,600 2,21' 704,106 5.25 8,696,557 1931 306,067 2.19 660,446 6.75 4,519,783 New Seeding of Fall Wheat and Fall Rye; Fall. lastn Ploughing:-- Acreage sown this year as a Q/o of acres sown Fall ar 98 Fall Rye Condition at end of October as % of Iong-tv page 98.0 98.0 long-time average 98.0 96,0 Fall ploughing completed, 100 representing total land intended for next year's crop -;69%. trains left Goderich on the Canadian Pacific line for Montreal. At divis- ional offices of the C. P. R. here it was learned that 300 cars of export wheat are on order to be moved to ocean ports before December 15, the first' trainload moving out of the lake port Saturday. HENSA'LL: The death occurred Saturday of Mrs. Ellen Troyer, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Hodson. Her husband was for many, years postmaster at Hillagreen. Sur- viving are three sons, Charles, of Hamilton; James T., of Toronto, and R. C., of Tilsonburg; also three daughters, Mrs. 'G. Hudson, Mrs. R. Jarrett and IVIrs. W. Vanhorn. Twq brothers, Edward Sheffer and Char- les, and one sister, Mrs, Thomas Pick, of this place, also survive. The funeral was held on Monday, with interment in Hillsgreen Cemetery. GODERICH: The 97th anniversary of Presbyterianism in Goderich was observed here on Sunday with ap- propriate services in Knox Church morning, and evening, and was at- tended by large congregations. Rev, G. P. Duncan, D.D., of Stratford, was the special minister for the day. Special music under the direction of H. N. Livens, choirmaster and or- ganist, was provided. A soprano sola and ensemble was given by Mrs. W. F. Saunders and members of the choir, and a contralto solo by Miss Gertrude Hais in the mnorning. At night Mr. Frank Lyn Moore, of Stratford, was the soloist. Rev. D. J. Lane, Knox minister, conducted anniversary services at Exeter. SEAFORTH: Successful anniver- sary services were conducted in North Side United Church by Rev. F. G. Farriil, M.A., B.D., of Ontario Street United Church, Clinton, on Sunday, which were largely attend; ed. The speaker took as his morn- ing 'subject, "Co-workers With God." from John 5:17, "My Father worketh hither to and I work," and "for ww aro co -laborers with God." In the evening he spoke from. John, Chap, 14, verse 6, "f am the way, the truth and the life." The choir, under the efficient Ieadership of J. A. Stewart. gave a fine rendering of several an- thems. Those taking the solo parts were Miss Bessie Cluff, Miss H. Lane, Miss M. T'urnbulI, Mr. S. Scott, Miss R. Thompson, E. Chambery lain. J. A. Stewart contributed a well -rendered solo. Rev. Charles Malcolm, M.A,, of Egmondville Uni- ted Church, and Rev. Irving B. Koine B.A., of First Presbyterian Church, the services of which were with- drawn for the evening in order that their congregation might attend the anniversary, took part in the ser, vices. EXETER: At the anniversary services held Sunday in Cavin Pres- byterian church, Rev. D. J. Lane, B. A., of Goderich, .moderator of the Presbytery of Huron, delivered two excellent sermons to large congrega- tions. One pleasing feature was the attendance of Anglican and United church congregations, both churches withdrawing a service to permit the members to worship with the Pres- byterians. Special music under the direction of Miss Lana Coates, A.Tt C.M,, was a feature of both services. In the morning, the soloists were Mrs, William Sellery and Raymond Pryde, while in the evening solo parts were taken by Kathleen Strang Grafton Cochrane., Ray Pryde and;" James Francis. • GODERIGH: That it is the inter.. tion of the Government to establish,,. free -clinics for the treatment of. cancer in Kingston, Toronto and Lond'on,`was announced by Dr. d. W. S. 1VIcCullongh, Chief Health Officer• of Ontario, when he lectured to a large audience of women -omi "War Against Cancer" in .Mackay Hall on Monday afternoon. These centres are chosen because of themedical schools being in close proximity where future doc- tors would be able to make a close study of it. The inroads 0f the dread. " disease, the speaker said, might be curbed Sy education and publicity. People ,could be educated in the care of food, irritations, and early diag- nmsis; There is no proof that can- cer is hereditary but three early signs which should be immediately: attended to are lumps on the breast or body; irregular bleedings and un- healing sores, caused from irritation. These are clanger signs which if neg- lected will lead to a cancerous con- dition; but if properly attacked in the early stages can be cured. If " every cancer of the breast were di- agnosed in the first month ninety per cent. could be cured. Radium ands - X -Ray are the treatment par excel- lence in' the treatment of unhealing sores caused from irritation. Dark blue black hairy moles are danger ous and may be readily removed by radium. There are three methods of treatment: Surgefry: which, will al- ways be the treatment for internal ' parts; and radium. and X -Ray. GREY TP.: The marriage of Kath- erine Mae, youngest daughter ef' Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jack/in, 8th eon. Grey, to John Martin Foster, of Blyth, took place in St. James Church, Parkhill. Rev. F. L. Lewin officiated. They were attended by Miss Pearl Jacklin and Carl Jack - lin. The bride was attired in an Syrian blue dress trimmed with egg shell lace with accessories to match. The bridesmaid" wore a crepe dress in a deer shade trimmed with velvet to match. The wedding .march was played by Mrs. Lewin. Mr. and '. Mrs. Foster returned to the home of ' the bride's parents, where a recep- tion was held. ,Gueststo the number of one hundred spent an enjoyable - evening in dancing and cards. The bride was made the recipient of many useful and handsome gifts. C==Ii> HENSALL: The death occurred on Friday in the Soaforth Hospital of Miss Greta McNaughtion, former librarian of this village. Deceased who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McNaughton, had been in ill health for several years, The funeral was held on Monday. cele] tell t ,I em not to come" Low evening rates on Station -to -Sta- tion Calls begin at 7.00 p.m. Still lower night rates at 8.30 p,m. The Gordons had looked forward to this evening for weeks; their Dunvale cousins were to motor over for an oldtime reunion. Yet here was Dora in spite of her determination to see it through, fit for no place else but bed. "Don't worry" said Harry, "they'll not have left yet. I'll telephone and tell them not to come. Well make it next week instead". Long Distance, for big or little emergencies or as part of the daily routine,..is always easy to use, quick and dependable.