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The Clinton News Record, 1933-06-15, Page 6PAGE 6 TON NEWS -RECORD THURS., JUNE 15, 1933 1EtVSAEID HAPPENINGS Of INTER EST TO FAMEAS Timely neo rmatlo n for the Busy Farmer ;( Furnished by the Department' of Agriculture ) An Empire preference of four shillings and sixpence (over a do1-1 lar) per cwt. of 112 pounds is giv- en by Britain. on all apples and pears exported from Canada, on the under - Standing that Canadian growers Make every effort to increase pro- duction. A catch -crop is a crop which is grown to take the place of a regu- lar crop in the rotation which has been killed by unfavourable climatic conditions, or a catch -crop may be one which is grown along with or between the seasons of regular crops. Most frequently the catch crop is grown to take the place of some crop which has been winter - killed, such as clover or winter grains. o=1E Trouble Shooting in the Binder Knotter A pamphlet, setting forth a sim- ple and practical system of locating and correcting some of the common tying troubles that occur in the knot- ters of grain and corn binders, has been issued by the Department of Extension, 0. A. C. The system of trouble shooting set forth in this circular is based on the appearance and location 'of the "trouble bands" as their characteris- tics provide the simplest means of identifying the various knotter trou- bles. Each trouble is illustrated by a drawing of the defective band, and is clearly dealt with under the head- ings, Description, Causes and Reme- dies. The Circular (No. 24) is known as "Trouble Shooting in the Binder Knotter", and may be obtained free of charge, by applying to the De- partment of Extension, at the Col- lege, It is of interest to note that the system will be fully demonstrated each day during Farm and Home week (June 19 to 23) at the College. r t ' New Dairy Rules New regulations covering the milk, cream and cheese industries in Ontario have been issued by Hon. Thomas L. Kennedy, Minister of Ag- riculture, under the Dairy Products Act, 1930. Many of the old regula- tions stand and are co-ordinated with the new ones enacted by the depart- ment. Under "Composite Testing of Milk' a new clause reads: "At all plants except where a Government official does the testing, the compos- ite samples of milk shall be tested within five days after the last sam- ple for the testing period is taken, and kept for ten days following the day on which the composite samples are tested." hours after delivery at the plant. An important change in premiums for different grades of cream reads: "When a premium of more than two cents is paid, the creamfor which such a premium is paid shall test not more than two-tenths per cent. acid." Previously three cents was the fixed premium in this clause. Many rules covering the border areas between Provinces are enacted and much arranged through recip- rocity between the Governments. Electrical Refrigeration For the Dairy Farm The adoption, of mechanical re- frigeration on the dairy farms of On- tario will `be greatly stimulated through the recent reductions in the cost of equipment and as the result of researeh being carried on to de- termine the best type of machine for the average farm. Several makes of electrically oper- ated milk ,coolers are being given rigid practical tests at the 0. A. C. with the co-operation of the Hydro - Electric Power Commission. When completed, the data resulting from the tests will form a basis from which recommendations will be made, in bulletin form, that will aid the farmer in selecting a unit suited to his needs. o A. change in rules of sampling and testing of cream says that each pat- ron's cream shall be sampled and tested for butter fat within thirty -sial show a decrease of 15.08 per cent, as compared with the five year average, although, there is some increase in the holdings as at May 1st, 1033 compared with May lst, 1932. "There would appear to be some strengthening of commodity prices generally and although this is at- tributed by some to merely artificial conditions it is one of the first signs we have witnessed of what we be- lieve is a gradual trend towards normal conditions. The general state of mind would appear to have inclin- ed towards optimism so far as eon.: oomic conditions are concerned for the first time in two years, and, af- ter all, this is the psychology that is needed to help things along. 'We think we are justified in an attitude of reasonable confidence so far as our Canadian Poultry Industry 3s concerned, the industry which has more than held its own throughout the depression which we believe is now gradually becoming a matter of history." Cleanliness Essential in Production of Milk and Cream The investigations so far carried out indicate that an efficient cooler should reduce the temperature of an eight gallon can of milk from 95 degrees to 50 degrees or less, in an hour. The cost of this operation is estimated at two cents which is a- bout half of the normal cost of do- ing the same work with ice. The operation of these tests may be seen in the Physics Building at the College during Farm and Home Week, June 19th to 23rd, together with a demonstration of how to con- struct a well insulated milk cooling tank adaptable for either ice wr mechanical refrigeration. The greatest obstacle in the manu- facture of uniform, high grade dairy products is the difficulty in securing high quality milk and cream from the producer. Research• has shown that processes designed to improve bad flavoured or sour cream are seldom very effective, and in all cas- es they are unnecessary when milk and cream is properly handled. The problem, therefore, lies in the pro- per care of the raw materials on the farm. Experiments at the 0. A. C. show that morning cream from a separ- ator that has been flushed and left standing overnight, frequently has a bacterial count fourteen times as high as that obtained when a prop- erly washed and scalded machine is used. Added to this the skimming efficiency of the separator is reduced owing to dirty discs of the machine. The loss due to the low grade ob- tained from cream produced in this way, frequently amounts to one- quarter of the current value of but- terfat, and the revenue is further reduced through the difficulty in marketing a poor product. During Farm and Home Week at the 0. A. C. June 19th to 23rd, the Guelph. Department of Dairying will put on a display •of modern farm dairy e- quipment, and will : give demonstra- tions in the simple operations neces- sary ecessary to insure the production of high quality milk and cream. The De- partment will also demonstrate the making of several types of cheese, suitable for hone manufacture. Confidence in Peril* Deal Felt By Ontario Producers "Poultrymen generally would ap- pear to be confident so far as the 1933 egg and poultry deal, is con- cerned," said T. A. Benson of the Dominion Government, who is Sen- ior Poultry Promoter in Ontario. "There have evidently been more chicks hatched and sold by our hat- eherymen this season than last. It might be thought by some that, while this condition my indicate con- fidence, it may be discounted by a heavy crop of eggs and poultry later in the season, resulting In low prices. "It should be pointed out however, that stocks of poultry meats in storage as per figures published by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics show a decrease of 56.07 per cent as at May lst, as compared with the same date last year, and a decrease of 35.83 per cent en May lst as com- pared with April 1st this year. Eggs held in storage as at May 1st last Acorn Barn Ventilators Provent spon- taneous combus- tion. Base, 20 in:; Drum, 16 in.; Height, 4 it. 5 in.—only ss,00. I 3 Preston Galvin'zed Tank, Special Spring Sale. Write for prices, Slocum's Spark Arrester For your house chim- ney. Pre- vents roof fires, Use Preston "Led•Hed" Nails Lead is used on the head of these nails t0 seal the nail -hole. Now only 15c lb. Slocum's Fire Suffoeeter For putting out fires when they are beginning.. PRESTON Barn Door Hardware We can save you • kik"• money on your barn door hard- ware. Write for prices. Preston Steel Clad Barns Built with rugged steel trusses or plank trusses. Roofed and sided with fire- proof' steel.. Write for ook About Barns". Millions of dollars worth' of farm build- ings are being eaten up each year by rot and decay caused by leaky roofs, and by fires. Save your buildings N O W before they get beyond saving. Re -roof with Rib -Roll. Rib -Roll is permanent. It cannot warp, shrink, peel, crack, curl or bulge. It is fireproof—sparks cannot ignite it. When properly grounded at the four corners according to the Ontario Lightning Rod Act, it gives complete lightning protec- tion. "Council Standard" Rib -Roll is now sell- ing at the lowest prices in history. Quality is still maintained at its highest point. Write for free sample and useful roofing booklet. COIINCIL51AN9AR_ /- We make all kinds of Sheet ,N. et.V, cO �'� Metal Building Materials. teel Products Guelph Street Li luted Factories afso W Preston, .Ont. tIontreai bt Toronto FARM AND HOME WEEK AT THE ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COL- LEGE, JUNE 19th TO 23rd INCLUSIVE • As usual the Ontario Agricultural College will be at home to the farm folks of the Province for one week in June. This year it has been arrang- ed for June 19th to 23rd inclusive, and although many visitors find it possible to remain for only one day, provision is made for those who wish to stop for fromtwo to five days and the week's program is prepared with this in view. ~Monday, June 19th has been set a- side for visitors from the Counties of Huron, Perth, Waterloo, Lincoln and Welland. However, visitors are welcome .from any County on each and all of the five days. A special low rate of $1.00 per day for room and 'meals has been arranged for those who remain over R and they should, if possible, send notice to the College, in advance and register for their rooms immediately on arrival. The program includes practical de- monstrations and tours of inspection for both men and women each day, as well as entertainment in the even- ing, and visitors are allowed to choose what most interests them in the program. Daily visits will be made to field experiment plots, the live stock, barns, gardens, greenhous- es, etc. Noon -day lunch will be free to all and will be a cold lunch serv- ed cafeteria style in the College Gymnasium. Practically all members of the Faculty will be at the College for the week and will do everything pos- sible to assist visitors to have an enjoyable and profitable time. A printed outline of the daily program for both men and women may be obtained by writing to Ian MacLeod, Dept. of Agriculture, Clinton, or to John Buchanan, 0. A. College, June Sessions of Huron County Council (Continued from page 4) been made in the amounts granted. Where at first $20 was granted in majority of cases, 'at present $15 per month is considered now. The district assigned to the sever- al members 'of the committee for in- vestigating purposes is as follows: 3. W. Craigie, chairman: Ash- field, Colborne, Goderich Tp., God- erich Town, Clinton, Dungannon ter universities." "Where a sheriff is directed hy. Teach Practical Subjects the count to perforni any service or He advocated the teaching of do any act for which no fee is pro book-keeping and practical subjects, vided the Sheriff may be allowed and getting away from such lan- such fee as the court may think fit guages as Latin and 'Greek._ and the same shall be payable as Mr. Cooper said the teachers' fed- the court may direct. eration was responsible for "boost- "I would also quote item 291 ing salaries." He also thought the schedule "A". The Adminsitration costs of examining boards to be exces- of Expenses Act, chapter 126, R. S. sive. Men receiving salaries should 0. 1927, which reads: not charge $7.50 and travelling ex- Disbursements actually and Pea penses. The association is gathering cessarily incurred while in attend information on this. once upon a Judge of the .Supreme Col. Combe, and ex -Reeve' Bender- Court when holding a sitting of the son also spoke. The latter said the Supreme Court or incurred in abed- child is going where he can get byalsthe best education. The standard must be kept up. I don't zee Why people in the country should take a poorer class of schooling than in the cities," he declared. C. A. Robertson, 14t.L.A.. for North Huron, urged council to bo careful in doing things in order to get grants. Efficiency, he said, must be con- sidered when reduction in salaries is contemplated. W. L. Young of Colborne Town- ship, who formerly addressed the council on the parity of the Cana- dian dollar, complimented the coun- cil on the resolutions submitted to the authorities. He assailed tax- free bonds. The government had floated $1,572,345,630 in untaxable bonds. He stated it was up to the government to recall these bonds or tax them. The warden expressed apprecia- tion to all speakers. Reports of Committees The legislative committee recom- mendations were endorsed as fol- lows: That no action be taken in the re- solution from the county of Simcoe; also on resolution from town of Lindsay re giving employment on Crown lands as relief measure; no action on clause one of the resolution from the county of Bruce amending $92,000 instead of $75,000 as fixed sometime ago in a letter from the Department. The County Highway estimates were based on the $92,- 000. Over an hour was given to the consideration of county finances respecting the audit by the county auditor, when the Finance Com- mittee recommended that the Audi- tor's report of 1932 showing $3,808.- and Bayfield: R. J. Bowman—Turn- 02 outstanding cheques, a diserep- berry, Howick, Grey, Wingham and ancy of $1,424.61 In this year's Brussels; B. M. Francis: Usborne, Tuckersrnith, McKillop, Seaforth, Exeter, Hensall and Centralia; W. H. Sweitzer, Stephen, Hay, Stanley, inclrding Crediton, Dashwood, Zur- ich and Grand Bend: James Leiper; Hullett, Morris, E. Wawanosh W. Wawanosh, Blyth, and including Auburn, Londesboro, and Belgrave. The total number of Huron ap- plications registered was 1095 of which 909 were granted up to the April report by the Central author- ities The total number on the pay cheques, be dealt with in open Coun- cil The auditor explained that the dis- crepancy was largely due to his in- ability to find vouchers and intimat- ed that the book-keeping system was antiquated. "I ani willing to stand behind the approximate accuracy of the audit in so far as a man could produce from a system of book- keeping you have had in vogue in Huron County for the past fifty years, but a new system .has been adopted by which the treasurer will sheets of those coming from other be able to balance his books every counties is 10. month, and give a complete sum - There sire 35 inmates of the House mary at the end of the year. Reeve 'Ellett suggested that the hooks for the past five years be audited by a Provincial Auditor. The Finance Comm. recommended payment of hospital accounts for in- digent patients, amounting to $1,- 397,50. The committee also report- ed that detailed reports had not been given by some hospitals as re- quired by motion and recomemnded that these should be sent in by hos- pitals as soon as possible, 'or no the Municipal Act, sec. 433, to read had to be paid for by the taxpayers "and from;" re traveling expenses of and to date has cost them at least councty councillors as a rate of ten $50 cents a mile one way is inadequate. That clauses 3 and 4 of the resolu- "In view of the circoiiiistances I tion relating to plans of subdivision look to Peter Scott for a retraction lots for camping grounds be regis- of his statements and an apology." tered; and reducing sheriff's mileage Reeve Scott in refusing to retract, to fifteen cents and revision of slier- said he had only exercised his right iff's fees; recommended that grand when he made the inquiry, "I think juries be abolished and the sustain- we have a right to ask questions on ing of all other juries. anything we, don't understand." The agricultural advisory corn- A comprehensive report of the mittee's report was adopted as fol- meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Iows: Council in Stratford on Feb. 4 was "We are in accord with the reso- given by Reeve Cardiff of Morris. lution sof Lambton county council re County Crown Attorney Holmes fees charged for the different stock addressed the council regarding the yards in the Dominion. We be- appointment of an assistant to Pro- lieve these charges are excessive; vincial Constable McCoy. There aro re the eommunication from the pro- a large number of constables in the vincial entymologist regarding the County but only five who do any salary of the corn borer inspector, duties. He suggested two alterna- the inspector's salary has been fixed tives for improving police protection and is below the maximum allowed in the county; to eliminate all and constables, The warden's committee were empowered to look into the anattev. The committee pay sheets, . asked for at a previous session by Reeve Goldthorpe were presented by the elerk. The Old Age Pension com- mittee held four meetings costing $516.80; Agricultural Advisory coi, $23.45; House of Refuge, $72.10; Children's Shelter, $29.40; deputation to Stratford, '$23.45; roads con., $60.20. Reeve Smith inquired if the con- tract for'county printing was for all printing, stating an account of iemce to his order, to be paid $125bpaid "l.'° treasurer of the County upon the Mr. .25 Smithhad contended thatPhe theSignaten- order of the Sheriff. derer,should be given all the print - "And would point out that there ing. The clerk explained that some is a special order 2n council, dated of the Provincial 'offices have had October 8 1925 covering the use by Sheriffs, Crown Attorneys, Clerks of. the Peace and Police Magistrates or their cars in the service of the government. By carrying out the Judge's order in driving him to Stratford,I was some printing, such as summonses, required in a hurry done in the near- est offices. Reeve Archibald inquired if there was any way of assisting a husband and children, deserted by his wife, in my official capacity as and who is unable to work but wish - acting Sheriff and not as a chauffeur; and es to keep home and children. I have never at any time infringed Reeve Elliott—"There is no pro - either the Public Vehicles Act or the vision for fathers." Highway Traffic Act. Reeve McNabb—"The law is to blame. Where the (husband dies, "As the economical administration the wife gets allowance." He advo- of the affairs of the County are of cated a resolution that the act should particular interest to all members apply to fathers as well as mothers. of the Couneil and taxpayers, I my- Robert Johnston, vice-president, self being one of the latter, I would and S. D. Croft, of the Goderich point out that: Lions Club, addressed the council on For the service mentioned the fee the campaign they are putting on was $10. Had a car been hired from next week to increase the funds for a public garage the charge would the meritorious work that organize - have been $15; That by the Judge tion is carrying on to aid the crip- leaving on the evening train from pled children of the county. Stratford instead of staying in God- The co-operation of the council erich until the following day, the ho- was asked, and assured by the war - tel bill which would have been in- den. curred for the Judge and the Court Reeve Matheson, chairman of the reporter was saved; That the time county property committee, and Mr. spent by the Council in discussing Neeb, registrar, addressed the coun- this small item of $10 which was a cil on the need for new filing equip - legitimate and unavoidable charge ment in the registry office. of Refuge receiving pensions, who are charged $18 a month for main- tenance giving each $2. Mothers' Allowance The report of the Mothers' Allow- ance Commission given by the chair- man, G. Holman, showed payments for the (past five months, totaling $9,735. The payments varied from $10 per month to $55. On Thursday the County Treas- urer, (Gordan Young, presented the grant be given. This was endorsed estimates in which he forecasted re- by council. duced expenditures in Criminal Jus- tice, schools, municipal government A deputation . from 'Clinton rep- and several other departments. Ile said any saving effected would be offset with increased obligations which the County must undertake this year. He said the Patriotic De - by the department. The clerk informed council at the opening of the session that accord- ing to the Municipal Liability Act, the municipality shall pay to the sanitarium any expenses incurred in the burial of indigents but not 'ex- ceeding $30. Council adjourned to meet at 9.30 Friday. resenting the High (School. Secondary Schools Association, composed of Col. H. T. Rance, A. T. Cooper and Col. ,Oombe was introduced by Reeve Elliott of Clinton, and on invitation Motions Wright -Douglas --That the matron of the County Home be granted two week's holidays during the summer. Carried. McNabb-McKibbon That Mr. James be given two weeks' holidays —;Carried. McNall-Cardiff That the Ward- en's committee investigate the case of Mr. Gundry and ascertain wheth- er or not this council has the power to discharge him as County Con- stable, and if they 'have the power why he is still carrying on.—Carried. Bowman-Francis—,That the Clerk and Treasurer be allowed two weeks' holidays to be taken alternately, one to look after the duties of the other office. Carried. Warden Ballantyne before ad- journment, thanked the members for their co-operation and harmony and the June sessions closed in the time - have another Provincial constable honored way by joining hands and sent in, or to appoint a county con- singing the National Anthem and stabulary composed of eight or ten Auld Lang Syne. The County Council concluded the June session Friday. It was finish- ing -up -day, and much business was transacted. The county rate was fixed at 6 mills, made up as follows: 3.2 mills for general account; 1 mill for Provincial Highway and 1.2 mills for county roads. The question of securing the ser- vices of chartered accountants to audit the books and put them in up to date shape was discussed, intro- duced by Reeve Ellioet. The War- den stressed the importance of the audit, and the opinion of some mem- bers was that it should go back prior to the time of the appointment of the present treasurer, in fairness to Mr. Young, and this involved the question of what it would cost to do so and a new system installed. Oth- ers favored starting the audit at the first of the year. It was finally ]eft with the Warden's 'Committee to engage chartered accountants, the audit to be under the supervision of that committee. An amendment to this motion by Reeves Leiper and Sweitzer, that a six months' audit be made by Coun- ty Auditors Booth and Higgins was lost on division. bentures fall due this year and a of the Warden, addressed the coun- deficit of $17,000 an the Provincial cll. Highway Account. He stated that in Col. Rance declared the interests view of the decreased %umber of of the county are the interests of the House of Refuge inmates, the re- association, being anxious to save venue from the Old Age. Pension money. "What you are trying to do would be $2,000. At one time there is to educate your children with as were 55 inmates, receiving pensions, little expense as possible. In C'lin- now there are 37. The •County re- ton over 50 p.e. of the pupilscome ceives $18 out of $20 pension of from rural sections. 'These schools each are educating the fanners' children Summing up, he recommended a . as well as the town's. We want to rate of six mills the same as last run the schools as cheaply as pas- year, distributed as follows: Gener- Bible. The Secondary ,School Tea- al purposes, 4 instead of 31-2'; chers formed a union which is noth- County Highway, 1 instead ''of 11.2; ing more than a trade union to keep Provincial Highways, 1 mill, un- salaries up. A few years ago the changed. Associated School Boards formed The County had just received an association to fight this federa- word from Hon. L. Macauley, tion to bring about an equalization Minister of Highways that Huron of salaries. Of 70,000 pupils in the it County will this year be allowed schools only three per cent. will en - A letter was read from Sheriff Middleton advising Council that his attention had been called to an ar- ticle which appeared in a London morning paper referring to Reeve Scott's inquiry regarding $10 appear- ing as a charge for driving a Sup- reme Court judge to Stratford to catch a train. The letter reads: "With all due regard to Peter Scott, as Reeve of the Township of East Wawanosh, I think his remarks Were ill advised and motivated with a desire to injure me personally by impugning my honesty. A little knowledge is 'a dangerous thing and perhaps had be'ibeen better informed he would have been more guarded in his statements." For the information of the Coun- cil i would :quote the Sheriff's Aetl "Never min'~' we'll soon fix th. For 30 cents you can telephone about 100 miles by snaking an "any- one" call (station - to -station) after 8.50 pan. Sce list of rates in front of directory. t' . Mrs. Hendry was in great dis- tress. She had broken her spec- tacles and the prescription was at the optician's in the city. "That means I can't go to the social tomorrow night," she said. "Whatever will I do?" "Don't worry," Tom Hendry consoled her. "I'll just 'phone the optician right now and he. can have a new pair here in to- morrow's malt." In any emergency, great or small, your telephone is ready to help. Long Distance is easy to use, dear, quick and surprisingly in- expensive. S,R Cl `f L!'esaar, A r Dtd is. 3�aa �rit�iaii, lg® iasesxpeMUMiwe chapter 18, R. S. 0. 1927, sec. 29: °�„