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The Clinton News Record, 1935-02-07, Page 6PAGE6, THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD THURS., "FEB -7, 1935 Timely Information for the Busy u .Far Farmer � ( .. Furnished by,the Department of Agriculture ), IIIMMINSOMENV 'Convention Defies -when farm -week 'is -not so pressing and clean 'Ellis 'grain -or bagl it to 'Ontario Association of Fairs a• ud Exhibitions Annual Convention, Thursday and Friday; 'February 7 and 8, commencing at 92.0•a:m,'King Edwai d • •Rotel, Toronto: 'Cradle ' Vegetable Growers' Asso- eiation—Annual 1Vieeting on, Tuesday, February ,12th, commencing at 9.30 a.m. Convention, Wednesday,. Feb. . •ruary 1Bth, commenicng at '9 ' wan. King Edward' Hotel, Toronto. The annual convent= of the .Fruit .Grower's' Association 'o'f }On. tario vel1'be 'held at the Royal ''Con - ,naught Hotel, .Hamilton, F.e'Nruary 13th, 14th and 16th. Ontario Ifortictiltural . Association, Ainnual Convention—Thursday and Friday, February -21 and 22, com- mending at 9 -a.m. 'Ting, Edward' Hotel, 'Toronto. Processing Canadian -Fruits Improved quality has been an im- portant factor in increasing the to- tal domestic consumption of can -i ned fruits and .vegetables in 'Canada,; as well as opening the door to 'ex ponding foreign' markets. Provided quality and gontinuity of supply are maintained, a larger market seems' assured. These factors are progres- sively operative and, if adhered to, justify the expectation that the vol- ume of fruits and vegetables proces- sed in Canada will continue to grow. Already a .considerable part of the Canadian production of fresh fruit and vegetables goes to the proces- sors, and the proportion so used is Iikely to increase. This trend should be impressed upon growers in order that the hest varieties and the best quality for processing may be pro- ,duced hi sufficient quantities. *+** Feed Sunshine Cod Iiver oil, the sunshine substi- tute, is one of the most important it- ems in the properly balanced poultry ration, Where birds are closely cons fined during the winter months, as is the case in most parts of Canada, they receive very little direct sun- light, and with the rations usually fed they do not receive all the vita• mins they require. Calcium and phosphorus are two minerals spe- cially required for laying pullets and hens in the manufacture of eggs. The digestion and assimilation of mater- ials, especially calcium, require one of two things; an abundance of di- rect sunshine or an abundance of vit- amin D. Ood liver oil is rich in vitamin D, and is one of, the reliable soilrees of this type of feed. I Market For Barley in Bacon and Beef There is practically.no limit to the production of barley in Canada and recent tests show that it produces better bacon and beef than other grains. It is proving fully, the equal of corn when fed with suitable sup- percents in the form of home-grown leguminous roughages. Barley can be used in almost any proportion of the grain ration up to one hundred per cent. As a hog feed itdevelops an entirely satisfactory !class of ba- con, which is more than can be said for corn fed in equal proportions, and as a feed for :bieef cattle barley is un- doubtedly one of the beat of our Canadian grown coarse- grains. The increased use of barley and other coarse grains at their present low levs els will make for much better quality in the beef being marketed, and this in turn will help create a demand for more beef. Your Seed Supply It is not too early in the season for a farmer to lie thinking about his seed supply for the coming Spring, In far too many cases no thought is given to the .matter un- til a few days before the seed is re- quired and by that time it smay be difficult to obtain, and he will be compelled to take seed of inferior quality. I't is a good policy to be sure, of your seed supply early -in the season. The farmer who is growing a standard variety or grain that is yielding well and is adapted to his farm -would be well advised to use it for his own seeding requirements. It has been proven that if such grains are well cleaned; free from weed seeds, mixtures and other impurities and the very best sown it would im- prove rather than deteriorate, On a lot of farms there are bins of the very best grains that are be- ing fed to our 'livestock or being sold for feeding purposes, Would it not he good business to set up the fan- ning mill at this time of th your nearest -cleaning centre? Smal- ler grains may be chopped or 'taken -home and fea•cvhdle.`°They make good feed, but, poor seed, the 'best ;is •none too good t® 'sow, for whatsoever a man soweth that "aha11 he •else reap. Start early, clean and reclean your best grain before feeding and keep the best for seeding purposes. 'It will also pay you from a financial stand point. The tendency is for prices to go .up as the season ad- vances and the supply gets less Alen. tiful. It is good farm practice and -you-will save time and money b'y be- ing sure of your seed supply early. Eastern Canada 'Potatoes Now Under Regulation The Eastern Canada Potato Mar- keting Scheme sdbnnitted by repre- sentatives of the potato 'industry, has been approved by Hon. Robert Weir, Dominion Minister of Agriculture, and the Governor in Council, upon the recommendation of the 'Dominion Marketing Board, 'The scheme embraces the provinces of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, The potato growers in these pro- vinces have been :receiving inade- quate returns for their potatoes and the position of the, growers 'has 'been particularly difficult this year. A. very large crop and lack of, organizatiou 'has resulted din demoralized market- ing conditions. The 1934 potato crop for' the four provinces is placed at 43,308,000 bushels, an increase of 8,188,000 bushels compered with the production in 1933. Under the scheme, it is expected orderly marketing will result prim- arily. through' control of' the grades of potatoes entering the commercial channels of trade and potatoes of in- ferior grades will not be allowed to glut the market, Consignment .sel- ling, which has been. contributing largely to price demoralization will he prohibited and sales will be made under firm contracts, The scheme al- so provides for the development of export markets and for increasing domestic consumption of potatoes, Moreover, it is believed the utiliza- tion of potatoes in yarious forms which might be marketed in this Country or find an outlet to- other countries, has' not been fully explor- ed and that organization of those concerned with potatoes will greatly facilitate the type of work necessary to develop such possibilities. The proposed scheme was submit- ted by representative potato growers and dealers. Originating with a meeting of representatives of the potato industry held at Ottawa under the auspices of the Canadian Horti- cultural Council, the scheme has since been endorsed by meetings of pro°ducers and dealers held at ten tral paints through all the important potato producing areas ;n the four provinces. The scheme will be administered by a Local Board. New Fruit Commissioner Lieut. -Colonel Roy L. Wlheeier, Q.B.E., VD., has been appointed" Fruit Commissioner of the Dominion Department of Agriculture to fill the vacancy made by the death of Com. missioner G. E. McIntosh in August, 1934. 'Since 1922 Colonel- Wheeler has been Fruit Transportation Spe- cialist for the Department and his work in that connection has given him a wide acquaintance and exper- ience with fruit growers, • shippers, and with the wholesale trade gener- ally, as well as with transportation interests throughout pomade. The barley acreage and produc- tion in Canada at present ,are at a relatively low level. In 1934 the area sown to barley amounted to 3,616,700 aores against an average, of 4,778,000 acres for the years 1928-32.. The 1934 yield 0f maple syrup and, maple sugar as expressed in pounds of sugar was 23,379,400 pounds. The 1933 production was 18,408,000, pounds, and the ten-year average 26,816,000 pounds. ek* After March 19.36, cattle and meat Imports into the British Isles will be regulated under terms to be arrang- ed with the principal supplying countries, both Empire and foreign, Canadian'baeon, however; is accord; "ed an annual" quota of 280,000;000 pounds until 1937; Lose than one,• e Year Half ofthe quota was filled in 1934. FEEDING HENS FOR FERTILITY AND HATCHABILITY Fertility and 'hate -liability' of eggs axe factors which greatly affect the profits to 'be derived from hatching operations While certain supple- mentary feeds increase fertility and' hatchability, the general management of the flock has much to do with the. results. The bleeding stook should be in a good vigorous condition and if maximum returns are to be ob-' tained, production must he high dur- ing the breeding season.. "Where put- lets are used for 'breeding purposes, production should not ible obtained at the expense of body 'weight 'at any time and the birds should enter the breeding season in a high state of Vitality.. When yearlings and older hens are used for 'breeding, in order to enter the breeding season in 'a high state ' of vitality, they must 'have completed their moult and -built up their bodies sufficiently to insure 'high production of fertile eggs dur- ing the breeding season. .3igh :hatch- ability is also apparently inherited to some extent, so breeders should be selected from prolido.famtlies. At the Dominion Experimental Station, Fredericton, NM. experi- ments have been conducted to deter- mine the value of supplementary 'feeds, -such as, cod Iiver oil, milk or milk powder and' alfalfa leaf meal, when fed to breeding .hens. While further investigations are necessary to determine definitely the merits of some of these supplements, it has been demonstrated that supplements rich in vitamins A. and D, of which co liver oil is an outstandingd ly ex- ample, are necessary to secure best results, There is also evidence , to show that milk in some form and leafy vegetables or legumes are bene- ficial. Besides feeding a properly balanced ration, the addition of two. e centcod ive • inthe per liver oil mash, er one-quarter teaspoon per bird per day and a daily supply of leafy vegetables or clover or alfalfa leaves; would - appear to be necessary for best results during the hatching sea- son, Poultry and dairy products from Canada, under the tern's of the Ot- tawa agreements, are given unre- stricted free entry into the United Kingdom until November 1935, after which the British Government in con- sultation with the Dominion Govern- ments concerned has' the right to bring these products within a system for regulating supplies from all sources, It is the opinion of the various agricultural authorities in Canada that the present coarse grain situa- tion in the Dominion appears to in- dieate that Canadian farmers gener- ally would he well advised to sow a full acreage of oats in 1935. PERENNIAL FLOWER PLANTS FROM SEED It may seem rather early to make plans for outdoor gardening; but, when we consider that seed lists must be studied, varieties chosen, and or- ders sent off and returned, it may not be much too early after all. Many authorities recommend July sowing of perennial flower seeds, hut at the Dominion Experimental Sta- tion, at Harrow, much better success has been experienced' when earlier sowing has been practiesd, Seeds sown in April have given very good results not only from the standpoint that germination was better, but 'by evinter many varieties were well es- tablished in their permanent quar- ters and able to withstand adverse conditions. The drying atmosphere of the sum- mer months' necessitates- frequent watering, and unless this is very carefully done: many of the small seeds are washed out. Summer -sown seeds also provide much smaller plants which have not as good a chance of coming through the ' win- ter as those from early sowing. Good' seeds are worthy of the blest of treat- ment, and unless this is provided only mediocre results may be expect Shallow boxes or pans are to be preferred to the open .groundfor seed sowing, as they can be more easily protected from adverse clim- atic conditions and vermin. When boxes are used, divisions can be made and varieties which require the same length of time to germinate can be sown in the same box; but when the time required for germina- tion is not known -it is advisable to provide individual receptacles. Some varieties of perennials favour soil with ant acid reaction; others prefer some lime; but the majority' will do all right in a eompost consisting of equal parts of good garden loam, leaf mould, and sand, For those varieties with alkaiine tastes lime may be added, and - a . peaty soil should be provided for varieties which like an acid condition. To ensure adequate dralnage..the bots tom of the seed. box should be cover- ed with tisane material from the compost; this should be followed .bs- a'bou't two 'inches of the compost soil; then tine soil for the surface 1 should be put through a fairly fine screen to provide a good • seed bed. For fine seeds the to soil must be fainly 'firm and perfectly level, oth- erwise".the seeds will wash to the 'lowest, point • at the first watering. When possible, seed pans containing 'fine seeds should be wa:teeed from below. This can be done by setting the pans in a tnb which contains a depth of water slightly under the level of the soil inthe seed pans. Large seeds can he watered with a watering can. After the seeds have been sown it is advisalb'le to ;either place them on. the ^north side of a wall or shade them With 'burlap or some sueh ma- terial. Examine the seed containers every day, as germinating seeds< should never be •allowed to dry out; and also as soon as germination has taken place, the shading should be gradually removed, or "weak spindly plants will result. Certain varieties of perennial seeds lie dormant for a 'long period, some in`faet for over a year, and it would appear that a good deal of patience is required with these subjects. Seedling should be transplanted six inches apart in rows as soon as they are large enough, and if good growing 'conditions are present: many. will be ready for the perennial bor- der by fall. THE NECESSITY FOR FARM ACCOUNTING This year far more farmers .; than ever before are snaking an early de- tailed list of the items of their farm businesses to see what they own and what they owe; in short to find out how they stand as they wind up one farming year and blegin another. Some record of receipts and .expert. ses, together with an inventory (a list with values 0f:five stock, feed, implements, and any other asset on hand) is really necessary. The record not only shows the farmer what he is actually worth and whether or not he is getting .ahead, but else gives him a basis for a statement. for ob- taining bank credit. Further the re- cord includes a list of property for 'ever. ARM ER 9 NEWS OF HAPPENINGS bull; vice-president, Mrs. F, J. Beeh- Iely; 2nd vice=president, H. Glen N TIIE COUNTY AND' Bays; sec'*etary-treasurer, A. y. Mac - ' Lean; executive, Margaret Grieve, B. J. Duncan, Mary le Hays, Mary Bell, Mona Sills, The treasurer's re- t h d the' t' t b' DISTRICT IIENSALiL: J. W. Oetwein, one of the pioneer 'brusiness inen of this place and `a valued member of the Board of Commerce, in his 86th year, won a skating prize at the board's .carnival here. Mr: Ortwein has for many years past had the seputaiton of being remarkably aetive not only. as a business man but also on his feet and for that reason he was in- duced to contest the prize offered for, the . oldest skater at the carnival and made -a good showing. The list of prize winners is as follows: Lad- ies' fancy costume, ]ttrs. Garnet Case, ladies' Character costume, Mss. Pais- ley; '.girls' fancy costume, Pearl Harpole; boy's cainic costume, Jack Bell; girls' race, Agnes Fairbairn; bloy's race, Russell Redden; open. race, Roy Brock; oldest skater on ice, J. W. Ortwein. The judges were: Mildred McDonnell, E. L. Mackie, R, E. Shaddock and Walter Spencer. ' 'SEAFORTH: At the -annual meet- ing of the Seaforth Collegiate' Insti- tute Alumnae Association, held in the Thomas McMillan Young Liberal Club rooms, the following officers were elected: Hon. president, Charles Stewart; president, Mabel E. Turn - collecting fire insurance and settling estates, as well as a guide for the coming year's finacnial plans. n g n loan A record of each department of the farm business should be kept: be- cause it is the only way of finding out which part of the farming pays and which does not. To assist the farmer in this veryimportant m t - n a ter, the Dominion Department of Ag- riculture has issued a very simple and useful little account book, No special knowledge of accounting is necessary, and. a record of transac- tions can often he made in less than one hour per week, The little book, though simple, is a great step in ad- vance of keeping no accounts what - pm s owe assocraion o e nn a sound position. During; the year the memorial scholarship committee purchased a bond Which will provide for a ,$,,25 scholarship each year RESOLVE' Not only when the New Year's foot- steps sound Upon the threshold of my door shall I Make resolution .....every. , ..flam- ing dawn. Shall find me waiting earnestly to try To live the glorious hours of one brief ray Simply and serenely at mny..best; To serve, if there be need for me to serve, To nest, if there should be the need for. test And I shall always_ try to be sincere, To search for truth and find it where I can; I shall be charitable, knowing well The good that lies within my fellow man, I would be eheerful--and I would be brave 13eneath whatevet load, or chasten- ing' rod, , And oh, these two things I shall, try to keep: A steadfast faith—a childlike trust in God. -Grace Noll Crowell. FOR EVERY MORNING WHEN THE RAIN FALLS The late Sir Herbert Tree, the English actor. and wit,`once summed up some facts of life in a classic jingle which went, as pearly as I' can remember it, as follows The rain, it faieth down Upon the just and unjust fella, But chiefly on the just, because The unjust has the just's um- brella. ONLY TWO LEFT Lord' Chief Justice Holt of Eng— land was, as a youngster, a member' of a ,cruli of rather mischievous fel lows. Later in elite most of this,' gang got into difficulties with the. Taw. One day, wlierr his lordship wasp presiding at a session- of Old Bailey,,, he recognized a man' who had been 'arrested on a charge of 'highway robbery as one of his boyhood' com- panions. Thinking that the prisoner had not recognized him, he began. questioning him regarding some of. his old associates. The prisoner made a low bow:. "Ah, my lord," he said with a deep, sigh, "they are all hanged except: yaur lordship and me."', 'Christian Science Monitor., (The above was handed the editor' of The News-Recerd a few days be fore his sudden passing• by' the, late Rev: A. A'. Ifoimes. " We said,. "You'll' leave this with us, won't you?" "Will you return it to me?" he asked, - "You can elip it from The. News -Record," was our reply, and'he' was satisfied. 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It takes the advertising store at its own valuation. it likes to do business with those who manifest ea. gerness to serve it. It likes to buy at those stores which have to re- new their stocks frequently. Advertising is just communicating news and information about one's store and service. It is just a form of talking. It is those who talk who are listened to. Sihbnt stores lose out to stores which carry on converations--fin the formof newspaper advertisements - with those•whose custom they want. Any detailer who wants to get more anstomers—for the replace- ment of customers who beconte lost to hint and for the expansion of his business --can surely get them by snaking his store important in their eyes; and by putting in his advertisements the kind of informa- tion which will help buyers coin to decisions. Tlie News -Record' advertising department is ever willing to help retailers prepare the right kind of advertisements—'free assistance, of course. 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