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The Seaforth News, 1947-07-03, Page 6CHRONICLES OF GINGER FARM By Gwendoline P. Clarke • I tried to;write.this column yes- terday but it^''simply couldn't be done—two days of almost contin- uous rain just about congealed every thought I ever had, Now the sun is shining and .I feel much better—at least I do as long as I stay indoors. A little while ago d went to feed. the chickens and in the yard it was like walking on an oversized slimy, slippery sponge. Why all the chickens don't die in this weather I'll never know. We give theta the best care we can but when they are running in and out in the wet the bedding gets damp just about as fast as we put it •dlwn, And vet we have lost comparatively few. This has been an ideal year for the development of coccidiosis " but we have also managed to keep away from that, mainly, I think, by riot feeding the chicks too heavily at any time. In fact we have rei'olutionized our chick feeding methods altogether this year, The price of comimercial feed, as every poultryman knows, is en- tirely out of proportion to what we get for chickens and eggs. So, instead of givingthe chicks high cost Teed we give them one feed' a day of growing mash, after that the troughs are filled up with a mixture of rolled wheat and oats— from our own grain of course—at night they are -fed straight wheat.t That has been their menu since they were four or five weeks old. Up to tha time they were fed com- mercial chick starter, Oh, but I forgot: one important item -they get all the sour skim milk they will drink—and that is .plenty! \\'e pour 'it into the troughs— wooden troughs—along with the rolled grain. \Vhat will be the final outcome I don't know. I epect the chicks will -mature more slowly—perhaps the pullets won't lay as early icor the cockerels- de- velop as fast, but at least they won't have eaten up all our profit in feed. 'then there are the calves. One of the little rascals went out last week but there are still sir: running around—and lively little acrobats they are. One morning Partner suggested that I run four of them back to the pen where they belong and tie them up. Looking at _them somewhat dubiously I thought d bad better tackle the smallest one first. The first thing was to catch it an it gallivanted in and out among the cows and heifers. Then 1 caught hold of its collar — they all have straps around their necks like dog -collars so there is always something to hang on to. Immed- iately this little red fellow felt my hand on his collar he got con- trary. The more I pulled the more he pul'cd—only in the opposite di- rection. Thou he changed his mind and fairly raced through the stable with rip, hanging on to his collar like grim death. At the en- trance to his pen he balked again, gave a addict twist which loosened my grip .o that only my index finger was left holding the collar. Then he did anotlier merry-go- round—but of of course in the op- posite direction --and .1 thought my linger had just about had it. Iluwever, it only got a bad twist lint when I finally had itinm tied in his ,,tail I decided .cline that was enough for nu so I told Partner he could pat the others in hinm- n::dentall_ 1 was just telling i'a Iter I was writiicbb about my 111,>:i it;tlt the calf and he said— "N\ hat .etc you talking about Authors Honored These books,; the possession of which meant concentration camp or death in Germany under Hitler, are back in circulation_ On May 10, 1933, these same tities were burned by the order of the Nazi governnient.in front of Berlin University. Fourteen years later the .day was Marked by a celebration in honor of the authors of the books on the same spot where their works had been burned. TEEN -TOWN TOPICS MURKAR By BARRY Thousands of teeners have just finished writing their final exams. Their next step is in choosing a profession. And right here the trouble starts, l'or a long time we have been thinking about writ- ing on the above mentioned theme and we feel that now is the time to do it, We have asked a large num- ber of teeters during the past few weeks just what they were going to do on leaving high school or col- legiate. Some of them know what they want; some of them dont. The stickler with them all is n)t so much what they want to be, but will there be a place for them when they graduate in four or five years. It doesn't seem to matter 'so much any more about how much education you have it's hots much influence you have and that's where the beef comes in. "him" for—that red calf is a heifer!" Oh well ... they are all calves anyway. '* My robins over the front door have left their neat. It was fun watching them. Mother Robin hardly stayed with them at all the last few days—and the fledglings were fighting among themselves as the nest became t.“;cr-crowded. Naturally as they jostled for po- sition they forced each other out until there they were, out sitting on the ledge over the door. On it they teetered back and forth, far more uncertain of their feet than their icings. Presently I opened the front door to see if Mother Robin was anywhere around and to my surprise the young robins flew, scolding,, to the ground. Mother :,tobiu was right on hand to protect thein and they all sought the shelter of the shrubs. That was tine last I saw of them but I still hear them in that same vicinity, U. 5. Air Unit Head I e ■ HORIZONTAL 3 Large vein 1 Pictured 4 Suffix (pl.) commander 5 Dal segno of U. S. 10th (ab) Air Force, Maj, -Gen, 6 Native of Ohio 7 Type of light 8 Spain (ab.) 10 Royal Navy (ab.) 11 Painful 12 Accomplish 13 Man's naive 14 School of whales 17 Call for help at sea 19 Church Howard C. 8 Alarms a She 11 baron 12 h4fath,r of Aphrodite 14 Dupnrt 15 Stnall spoon 16 Manuscript (aa.) 18 Exist 20River (Sp,) 21 Dissolves 23 Brads 25 The gods 26 S-earnship (r:b,) 27 Glossy Outer cover- ing of nut 33 Over (conte) 3'4 Cereal grain 3 Nickel (ab.) 36 Nervous 41 Note of scale 42 Oozes 44 Spoliation 46 Girl's name' 47 Wagers again 48 Force i Soil' 2 Arabian gazelles Z7 33� 35, 2,6 4 Avtower to Preview. Puzzle SAN PEG +? E N M INSIGNE(); US NAVAL AIR STATION SAN DIEGO • I D , R A BADE D E E.E•'.L'P A E MK: LODE ham' t• OMS SAE NAV©]NIA I IR official 20 Stair part 22 Cravat 24 Burnt coat 27 Male child 28 Hawaiian • wreath 29 Retainer 30.Hidden enemy 31 Greek harp 32 Sheltered side 36 Lowest tide 37 We 38 Native metals 39 Forbidden 40 Quote 43 Type measure 45 Nova Scotia (ab.) 47 Recording secretary (ab) 3 4 5 6 7 y� ■®®®1rGnl■B® i�l rte. f'.WA ®22 r 23 al • as 29ill 41111 37 $ 39mcalli 40 ® ;4 45 MS � ®® 12 I agree that this is a little off my usual line of guff, but we young people do think a little on the serious side at times and many of us are doing just that at the present time. However, back to the theme. A young fellow L know, of European parentage, tried for a good .positionwith a city firm recently. He was turned down. Not on the grounds that he couldn't handle the job, nor that he didn't have enough education; but rather because of his racial descent, It' was a great blow to him, Why wouldn't it be? He was very clever at school and so were his sister's. He itas finally landed a job and seems very happy. I hope that some day the man who turned him down because of his creed will realize what a mistake he made, x: " Lt conversation with a group of young university men recently, I learned that what they feared most after graduation was: If I can get a little pull ahead of the other fellow, the job will be mine, but if his dad knows somebody there, I'm sunk, Fear of the influence the other fellow has through his own or someone else's connections is hard on the nerves of a young man who has spent £ottr or five years of exhaustive study, only to be flunk- ed because some lame -brain's old man knows somebody who knows somebody. Some will argue that the boy or girl with the brains will win over influence. Don't kid your- self. Every man has his price and if your pop is buying from a certain firm and then tries to get you a job with that frau, I'll bet dollars to bubble gum, you'll be hired in place of the person who has more between his ears titan you have. This game of life is No easy game, and I've been around only a little—but long enough to know that few care about you, but your- self, and when it's all boiled down, it's every man for himself. A short• time ago I tried to get a job as a reporter on a city daily. The city editor told me there wasn't a chance—they were filled up. Well, I knew a lady who was a friend of the associate editor and had her speak to him. In less than five days f was part of the fixtures of the editorial room. Does in- fluence count? You bet it does. My advice—if anyone cares for a little—is to get your big fat feet in there solid and stay anchored. If you have a certain line you want to follow start now to make post- graduate reservations' and then you'll be sure. * Let's face it. When these thou- sands of veterans finish their courses along with all,the civilians who seelc higher education, there's The Bookshelf Victory Cook Book In 1942, when the war was rag- ing, the Carleton County women's Institutes (35 branches) decided, through their county organization, to publish a cook book, the pro- ceeds from the hook to be utilized to 'purchase an ambulance for, the. Carleton & York Regiment. Members gave their fovorite re- cipes, paying IOc to have them placed in the cook book. 700 copies of the book . were given to the Institutes to sell. They sold rapidly and all money ($2,900.00) was turned in to the Central Fund. On, publishing the second edi- tion, it was decided to share the profits with individual Women's Institutes, the county organization to act as distributor, and _local branches, by selling hooks, to get a small profit for their own branch. When -Chess boolcs are all sold, the Carleton County Institutes will have sufficient money to aug- ment their funds, so that they can give a $100:00 yearly scholarship, to the child of a veteran of Carle- ton County. The money may be used to further their education, or to take training for any occupa- tion. They must have completed Grade IX and be 17 years of age, furnishing certificates of health and character. They are recom- mended by the local W.I.'' A Women's Institute Committee makes the award. • Victory Cook Book Compiled by the Women's Institute of Carleton County, .. New Brunswick Price 50 Cents going to be some fun trying to place them all. If you are there first—you'll no doubt be the lucky one and if you. miss—well, let's face it again. There was a time, not so long ago, when men with degrees were digging ditches, with their diplomas plugging up the holes in their pants. Yes kid- dies, now is thetime to, think— ' and think hard. Get your foot in now at the early stage, and when the flower blooms, you'll get a snifter of it. Education vs In- fluence is hard to cope with, but you'll have to—so make your mind up to it. I sure 'lope you stayed with me long enough for me to wish you tate best of luck and also to re- mind you that we are still' open for comments, re this column. Until next issue, happy holidays. Holland's Industries Rapidly Recovering Wollen mills in Holland are now producing 120 percent of their 1039 output records. Their cotton mills have reached 60 per ce: t of prewar levels, That's a record established against overwhelming odds by a country Which knew the crushing effects of the German military heel early in the war. it's apparent that the Dutch, while willing to accept a helping hand, are not above helping themselves. Thy offer an, example in which. Many another nation might well; find in- spiration: --Kitchener Record. Beep Away From It "For safety's sake, hold your nose when you jumpinto deep water," . advises a writing doctor. For great- er safety's salve, don't jump into deep water. —Kitchener Record, Q.J.S. Farm Workers The number of farm workers faa the United States today is estimated, at 9,242,000, compared with 0,121,008 at this time last year and 12,052,- 000 before the first world war, the " Department of Agriculture says. Of this number about 7,500,000 are deg- -' ignated as family workers attd about 1,700,000 as hired hands. The av'er- age wage, not counting board, to - ay' is $9477 a 'day,compared with $1.44 during 1935-39. ,r • Bi TAWS ildirhf DA 24, This fine medicine is very effective to relieve pain, nervous distress and weak dragged out." resbleee feelings, of "certain drys"—when due to functional monthly disturtnncee. Worth trying! 117M , d-II/(@1PE"AdYd S COMPOO VO 50,000 GALLON S Interior' WAR ASSETS Exterior Paints,Enamels, Lacquers, Varnishes The manufacturers are Lowe Bros„ C.I.L,, Scarfes, Sherwin-Williams, Berry Bros. Suitable for Wood, Cement, Metals, Etc. OLIVE DRAB PAINT -5 gallon can $1.50 gal. DARK GREEN PAINT -5 gallon can $2.50al. MEDIUM GREY PAINT -1 and 5 gallon can ,$2.75 gal. BLACK ENAMEL -1 and 5 gallon can $2.00 gal. MED. BROWN PAINT -5 gallon can $2.00 gal. RED OXIDE PRIMER -1 and 5 gallon- can $2,50 gal. ZINC CHROMATE (all purpose primer) 1 and 5 gallon can - $2.50al. ZINC CHROMATE THINNERS -1 and 5 gallon can $1.75 gal. ALUMINUM (lacquer enamel),. -5 gallon can .. $3.00 gal. 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