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The Clinton News Record, 1930-07-03, Page 6lawiweetiestaiseweie– CI iNROP1�ZVEWS : ItECOitfli'''. THU tSDAY; JULY 3; 19.30 • WS AND. , INFORMTXO i FOR THE BUSY FARMER hed by the Department of Agriculture ) Too Many • Accidents Will the advent of haying time. farmers should pay particular atten- tion to the avoidance of accidents which have occurred ail too frequent- ly in past 'soeeetai "`Thelife of more than one child has been. taken by the sickleebar.because the driver of ,the team was not watching the field a- head of Mm. Workmen by. the score have been injured byanot taking the proper care when working around iriiidhinery, and the accidents caused by carelessness with- pitchforks must reach an appalling' total. Every far- mer should be first' impressed_ with dangers hinn'self atecr then warn his, men to exercise the utmost care.. Specialize 'in Turnips Wellington farmers have just completed the' sowing of 9,000 acres of turnips which is about one- eighth of the total acreage for the province. Two-thirds of these tur- nips will be sold for table purposes in United States cities. Many turnip fields received veryr, special culti- vation this year: Some of the fields were summer fallowed last July and August and ridged up in -September, manured . thig:spring, thoroughly worked down, then plow- , ed again, harrowed,' roiled, . fertil- izeed and ridged and rolled again un- til many of the fields look like mar- ket gardens. Some start to scuffle their turnips before the seed is up in order to encourage rapidgrowth of the plants and easier hoeing. Con- stant cultivation produces a crisp, sweet:product of high quality, free of woodiness and very tasty. Culture of Roses In the 1930 edition, "American Rose Annual" 160 distinct varieties of roses were reported, . Among these being the report of testing at the Ontario Agricultural College of seventy-one of these 'varieties. The college this year intends to double, or perehaps triple the number of varieties under test in the College, gardens during the next three or four years. Titer -Important new in- troductions will be tested by the Hor- ticultural Department there and re- ported on before they are offered for sale to the public. Of the 1800 rose bushes growing in the college gardents, not. one was winter killed during the past winter. Ontario Gardeners Competitions The Ontario Vegetable Growers' Association holds two competitions yearly, one for field crops and the other for a Garden Competition to encourage well -kept premises. In the field crop competition various. classes of vegetables are to be grown such as cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc. For both com- petitions to be held there must not be less than ten entries from each district. The •province is divided as, follows 1. Brockville, Cyrville, e Kingston, Limoges, Northumberland, Ottawa, Peterborough, Prince Ed- ward, Rednersville, Whitby. 2. An- caster, Brantford, Beamsville, Bur- lington, Dunnville, Niagara, St. Cath - mines, Vineland and Welland, 3. Agincourt, Barrie, Belle River, Chat- ham, Tiarrow, Kingsville, London, North York, Sarnia, Searboro, Sea- cliffe, Tecumseh, Toronto, Toronto township. These competitions are open only to members of the Ontario Vegetable Growers Association. Pull Winds Now Ouch value can be added to all field crops and particularly those crops grown for seed purposes by the pulling of Weeds when the ground is softjust now after the recent rains, Many farmers and es- pecially those living in the well- known seed clover districts in Cen- tral, Eastern and Western Ontario, are finding that this rouging, of the fields isnot as difficult as supposed. The weeds stand up very prominently and one slight pull will easily remove them, "The 'fields ..seem to have more weeds than they really have,!' states •a York County observer, "as many •cif them: usually have A= three or four branches, but all come together with a single pull. Owners of fields intended. for seed should bear in mind that it is almost impos .siible to separate many of our worst weeds, such as ,sweet clover,, curled dock and catch fly from the cons - menial seed corps, and on this ac- count, they are- strongly advised :to go over . their Beige now." .It is pointed out that the `County as an alfalfa producer. is largely due to the fact that for years they have made a regular practice ofrouging their fields of weeds. , Cleanliness Deeded If Ontario livestock breeders are to maintain the ' lucrative ' market which . obtains today it is not suf- ficient that they have plenty ed good animals to. sell„ In order to keep ` outside. buyers interested, the surroundings in which the cattle are kept should be attractive. One breeder who has had remarkable success in selling livestock, re- cently observed that next to the'son- dition and quality of the animals for sale, the neatness and cleanliness a- round the barns were the most im- portant factors in predisposing a man to buy. They indicate the far- mer's pride in his business and give the impression of prosperity. When a buyer :finds a breeder enthusiastic over his breed and proud of the sue- cees widen -his herd is bringing him, it is not difficult to sell the cattle which are before him. Sweet Clover as ilTanure During regent years many farmers have been growing sweet clover in rotation with potatoes. A full crop of sweet clover ploughed under may be considered worth as much as 25 to 30 tons of barnyard manure. Where farmers have plenty of man- ure available it may not be desirable to grow sweet clover for the purpose of plowing it down hut where the manure supply is limited it has been Profitable to follow the above plan of action. The most essential pre- cautions to be observed hi -growing Sweet clover are to make sure that the soil is not acid, that it is well enough drained to prevent heaving and that the seed is Inoculated. Current Crop Report According ta' reports received from practically every county, crops in Ontario are looking excep- tionally well and promise to give heavier yields than have been enjoy- ed tor some time. Over most of the province hay will give a larger yield than last year. Fall wheat is head- ed out and barley and oats are head- ing out in the southern part of the province. Cutting of alfalfa and sweet clover has been fairly general during the past ten days and haying is now in full swing throughout the province. Dairy production is at its peak but farmers are dissatisfied with the prices being paid for milk products for the manufacture of but- ter, cheese and condensed milk. An abundance of rain has brought along the pastures which are in fine con- dition in ' most 'sections. Picking of strawberries and cherries is now gen- eral in the fruitgrowiiig districts, MAY COPY REGU,LAT1ONS Ottawa, July 1, (Speeial. to The News-liecprd)--:Canada will. not im- mediately follow the action of the Pennsylvania aeronautics commission in making it compulsgry for all para- chute jinmpette :to' cfir2y a reserve .r. 'chute in case the first one fails to open, officials of. the Dominion an. board here declare: They believe the suggestion is a good one, however, and may move for similar regulations at a later date: ,ear. Free Fiowing rti i. .1,: rs It's here at last! , . ,An entirely new, Free . Flowing Fertilizer thatcan't clog in the drill! ... That saves you time and %bourl . . . That gives you greater and more even coverage,' C -I -L Mixed Fertihzei's'fnade in Canada. Let us tell you about them. Kept in stock by W. Charlesworth CLINTON, ONTARIO Cee.2It Live Stock and : Household Science Competition Draws Entry. ?rhe fourth annual Live Stook and Household Science Judging C'gmpeti tion was held at Seaforth on Friday, June 20th under the direction of the Huron County Branch of the Ontario Dept, of 'Agriculture. Forty-two bays and twenty girlstook part in the competition, which made it the largest ever held, in the County. The results of the- 'ghee -'competi- tion are follows; Trophy for highest score, Miss 1Vlildred Hainstock, Fordwich; First prize, Nutrition, Miss Elva Brown, Fordwich; First Prize, Douse Fur- nishing, Miss Heide Boehler, Ford wish; . First 'Prize, Clothing., Miss Louise Matthews, Ibrdwich, The 'results. of ,.the competition in Live Stock Judging are as follows: Highest scone, Bill Archibald, Sea - forth; Second, Mervyn Cudmore, Hensall; Third, Clarence Down, Tien - '..moi..' Judging &1.. The trophies for the two highest scores welre awarded to Mervyn Gudmore and (laronce Down. Bill Archibald who had the highest score had won the trophy two years ago and for this reason refused to accept it again this year. The high man in each class of Live Steck were as follows: Heavy Horses, Douglas Campbell, Blyth; Beef Cattle, B}I1 Archibald, Seaforth; Dairy Cattle, Warren Zur- brigg, Gerrie, Sheep, John Fotber- ingham, Brumfield; Swine, Roibt, Connell, Palmerston. The teams to represent the County at the Inter -County competitions will bd selected from the high contestants and -judging from the results of this, competition, Huron County should 'be represented by, outstanding teams at Toronto and Guelph this fall. FARM RELIEF. BILLS STGrNED'•BY HOOVER • Ottawa, July 1, (Speeial to The News -Record) ---Government officials here are keenly interested in United States 'government farm relief measures recently passed by Con- gress and approved by' President Hoover. Although it .is anticipated that certain of the measures, such as high tariffs on agricultural produce, may cause hardship to the Canadian farmer, there are other experimental measuers which, •it is stated, might well be emulated in this country. One bill, which was signed by the President on June 10, gives a Federal Charter to the textile foundation, an organization described as having for its.. purpose "economic and 'scientific research for the benefit of the textile industry and its allied branches, in- cluding the producer of raw mater- ials.". If this bill succeeds in aiding the woollen industry it might be dupli- cated in Canada with advantages to both the woollen manufacturer here and the wool producing farrier. The woollen industry and the farmer up- on whom it relied for raw material have suffered severe set backs in recent years in Canada, it is pointed out, and unless something is done to halt the decline even more serious consequences will ensue. A second bill, signed on the sane day, is, in the opinion of President Hoover "a very important agricultur- al hill since it sets up a new mar- keting act for licensing dealers in perishable commodities in order to pervent unfair practices in dealing with perishables. I have advocated the legislation for some years" said the President, "Tt has been support- ed`by the great majority of commis- sion' men and dealers in agricultural perishables as well as agricultural organizations, It is a very important step in protection to the farmer, the honest dealer and the consumer. NEW TYPE MOTORCYCLE Ottawa, July 1, (Special to The News-Record)—A new type of motor- cycle skid to be the "missing link" between the motorcycle and bicycle will shortly appear goif'the Canadian Market, dispatehes from England in- dicate. The new machine, weighing only 167 pounds, will retail in England, fully equipped at $121. It will be slightly higher in Canada. OVER PRODUCTION Ottawa, July 1, (Special to The News -Record) --+This year will see a- cute over -production in practically every agricultural commodity grown in Canada, Government offieials be- lieve. Over production of agricultural oomnrodrties has already taken place, in the United States, it is asserted, as witnessed the advice of -the Uni- ted .States Federal Farm Board to the American farmer to adapt plant- ing plans to market requirements, tlhe .Farm Board has recently is- aued repeated warnings to farmers that unless some: attention is paid to the danger of over production prices on nany staple agricultural products will' tumble, BEST CUSTOMER Ottawa, July 1, (Special M The News-Reeord)--Canada was last year the leading purchaser of scientific apparatus from the Uxnited States, trade figures . indicate, Soviet Rus- sia ussia was second. SOME OF MARINE SERVICES PROFITABLE Ottawa, July . 1, (Special to The statNews-Record)—Despite tosses of $50,000,000 by the Canadian Govern- ment Merchant Marine since it was nationalized shortly after the war, the advisability et continuing the project is still being considered, it is reported fronm the office of the As- sistant Trade Commissioner here. Sir Henry Thornton, President of the C.G.1Vi.M., is reported to be in ea- vor of maintaining the marine ser- vice. The South American, Naw Zea- land and South African intercoastal services- have been profitable, Sir Henry says. ITALY INCREASES DUTY ON WHEAT • Ottawa, July 1, (Special to The News-Record)—The steady restric- tion of markets for Oanadiap wheat, was given further impetus• this month when Italy increased the duty on wheat from this country to 86.7 cants a bushel. This increase was made despite the existenee of a fav- oured nation treaty between Italy and Canada. Thus Italian products are admitted to Canada under the in- termedeiate customs rate, though Canada enjoys no preference in the Ttolian wheat market, Italy is now in line with the mn- jority of European countries meet of which have in recant months placed prohibitive import duties on Cana- dian wheat, The highest rate now effective against Canadian wheat is that imnosed.by Germany, 97,4 cents a bushel. BUSINESS IS DULL STATISTICS SHOW Ottawa, July 1, (Special to The News-Record)—Recently issued trade statistics for Canada show business conditions to be considerably below the level for this period a year ago. improvement, however, is looked for by autumn. Business in Saint John, N,B,, is satisfactory but in all other centres is below normal, Early im- provement in Edmonton and the sur- rouiuling . district is .indicated, +Retail trade in Eastern Canada has been retarded by cold, wet weather. Government employment ,figures show 31,000 more people to. have been employed on May let than on April 1st. Automobile imports have fallen off 50 percent in. April, 1930 as emits pared to April, 1929. 'imports of traders, however, have risen by 81 percent. L Hardware sales are reported to be increasing slowly with few large re- tail orders on hand. Building Mat- erial sales have declined badly from the figure .of a year ago, Z.Sw' cost Oil, to t'he Pacific Coast. What a chance to see•our Canada% The great Prairies , JasperNational Park Robnoon and the Canadian., Rockies ... Vancouver.andVictoria., Perhaps a glorious cruise. throe hthe Mimed Sege to k'eince ituperr atxl eeks glaciers ...towering'uooun,tainc... the Klondike ]Diverge routes are evadable offering delightfni Var'icty of ocetaery. These fares are -in effect front May i$ to September 30 Deetrtpilve folder; attractively illustrated tCannadian Natio y be obtained ways Agent • o¢ I as Gilg;� it l chrgl Y , u Help .uatralfa?" "Our circuit to Australia has failed! Can.you help us out?" So ran the message from London just as the broadcast_ofthe opening ceremonies of the Five Power Naval Conference, was getting under way. J. N. Lafond in the Bell. Telephone Company's Con- trol Room at Montreal at once • called Joseph St. Germain; Bell . Combinationman at Drummond- ville, directing hini to patch a tele- phone circuit that would make an additional talk channel from Montreal to, the Marconi trans- mitting station at Drummondville. In just five minutes the lob wee done, and immediately tbe wonder working electric waves wire carrying the broadcast to eageciisteners in far off Australia. t Above are pictured His Majesty King George V Houses of Parliament at Westmjnster, scene of the opening ceremonies, Mr. Joseph St. Germain, Bell Telephone Conzbinationman, Drummondville,' Que., the control room an Bell Telephone (Marquette' office, Montreal, and Mesere. H. Belanger and J. Desittoselliers. The Preparation and Seeding of Lawns (Experimental Farms Note) Perhaps no other expendi ere gives such big eetnrns in enhancing the beauty and attractiveness of the farm home than that made in the ',roper preparation and seeding of the lawns immediately adn..h;ing the white Dutch clover (Tritoliunn re - residence, pens) at the rate of 70 pounds per acre of the former and 2 pounds of At the Dominion Experimental the ]atter. Station, Kapuskasing, Ontario, it Both these plants have creephsg has been( found that good drainage rootstacks, and, when once establish - is one of the first and most impor- tant requisites in the preparation of the land for a lawn, Steams no mat- ter what mixture is used, it will not stand long geriods covered wtih ice and water in the spring of the year. After good drainage the next 'es- sential is a deep, mellow, smooth and fine seed-bt'i. This is rather diffi- cult to obtain in heavy clay and un- less the surface soil is of a loamy nature it is usually advisable to coven the clay with a few inches of dark soil such as loam or muck and thoroughly mix this with the clay by disking and harrowing. Millen the . surface is finally smoothed off it may be seeded with Kentucky blue grass (Pon pratensis) ed, a lawn seeded with this mixture will stand an immense amount of traffic and still retain a good ap- pearance, It must be remembered, however, that a lawn needs some attention ev- en after it is established, in .the way of mowing and an occasionalappli- cation of artificial or other fertilizer. S. Ballantyne, Superintendent, Dominion Experimental Station, Kapuskasing, Ontario. USED CARS IN DEMAND Ottawa, July 1, (Special to The News Record)—Though new car sales have steadily declined since last year, there is a growing demand for used cars a recently issued bulletin front the Department of Trade and Commerce states. Tn. January this year automobile finance companies financed the pur- chase of more machines than during the same, month in 1929, though the. total caoltal involved in the financing was substantially smaller. The De- partment of Trade and Commerce sees in this trend a growing demand for the moderate priced automobile. Som e Serious Diseases of Crop Plants. (Experimental Farms Note) Successful farming depends upon many factors, important among which is the extent to which crop plants suffer from dis- ease. The extent of losses in Can- ada through the ravages of plant diseases is represented by millions of dollars; a condition, which may be appreciably remedied •by applying the principles recommended by the Plant Pathologists of the Experi- mental Farms. Until recent years the farmer, knowing little relating to the nature .of plant diseases, was of- ten unaware of the fact that his crops angered .serious losses from this cause. Generally such matters were viewed as natural occurrences and accepted as such. Today, how- ever, the situation has improved, for with the aid of easily accessible literature, the farmer has acquired a splendid working knowledge of the symptoms ..and control of the more serious diseases of crop plants. lin other words, the farmer's power over diseases which cause these losses was never as great as it is at°the present stage of agriculture develop meat. One by one the organisms re- sponsible are being studied and from the facts obtained the investigator is in a position of devising means to prevent their destructiveness. It is known now that most plant diseases are caused by micro-orgen- isms which live upon and absorb their food from the crop plant in which there is accordingly produced a :diseased condition. These dis- eases which result from the action of germs or organisms are known as parasitic diseases. To this group be- long such diseases as the smuts, gusts, and root rots of wheat, oats, and barley, blight of potato, apple scab, clup root of turnips, peach leaf curl and manymore of great impor- tance. Disorders caused by unfav- ourable conditions of environment such as heat, moisture and food sup- ply are known as non parasitic dis- eases and in this group we find brawn -heart of turnips, streak of: tomatoes, eorlty tore and drought spot of 'apples. A third group 'takes in the, obscure virus diseases, or whish we find typical wain:plea in nlnsiac, leaf roil, and spindle tuber of potlttodt. Every producer of eor- tified seed potalotei Is nn1V farnlliarr with these disorders and nun sym- pathize with gardeners who have to content' with ntosI e, WI leer t Burl of raspberry enol strtievborry, ctieiunber and hosts of other sleuth, Many e fthe'se diselms are o tros& ingly difficult to overcome; how- ever, it is gratifying to know that much has bean.. accomplished towards their control. Information regarding control of diseases is available at your nearest laboratory ref grout pathology and will be readily sup- plied iron z'equeet, R. R. 7 -Curet, Dominion I rneri- OUT -OP. TOWN CALLS --QUICICER AND CHEAPER THAN )dVISR 1. 1.: "..}sTM^^�{. ise Less than a ticket to the talkies ) - I/ In 1929 we added over 74,000 miles o/ Whirrs circuits to owe long dist,luce fndllithet. Over 80 per cera of all salla are new eotapleted "while you bold the Mrs. Mills was thrifty! She would dearly like to talk to her mother back home, as her friend told her she was doing every week, but think of the expense She was astonished when she learned that a call for the distant number during the. day would cost only 60 cents, and after 7 p.m. only half a dollar. She actually made her call, after 8.30 and it cost her only 35 cents — the night rate! Now' the weekly 3 -minute talk wit!i her mother is a 'regular` thing; And what a joy it is both to Mrs. Mills and her mother. Both declare it is almost as good as a visit ! Many people are like' Mrs. Mills they - think long' distance expensive ' Just run over • the rates ..quoted in •the opening pages of your telephone book especially those for '•Anyone" (stationto- station) ' calls during the ,evening • and rtighr')seriod§ % It will : convince- you.