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Zurich Herald, 1936-03-05, Page 6r 0! the ;THE WORLD AT LARGE CANADA, THE EMPIRE PRESS CANADA A New Star A new star in the journalistic fir - mamma came to our desk yesterday. It Was "Western Canada Outdoors," published in Edmonton. Colin G. Greif, well-known AIberta newspap- erman and former publicity commis- sioner for Alberta for many years, is the editor. We congratulate him on tmo excellence of the first copy of his monthly magazine devoted to coacervation, fishing, hunting, out- door sports and tourist attractions of the province, and predict that he will be able to contribute greatly to the publication of Alberta by his efforts. —Lethbridge Herald. Dismissed! A Chinaman appearing in a Wind - ser police court when asked if he was a Christian replied: "No, me Presbyterian; go to Scotch church." The. religious denomination of the magistrate is not stated, but he re- leased the Scottish Celestial on sus- pended sentence.—Stratford Beacon- Heralei. invitation To Theft Th' Ottawa police view with not unnatural satisfaction the report of automobile•thefte for 1935. In the twelve months 324 cars were stolen in the capital, and every one was re- covered. Two facts are clear. Cars stolen in Ottawa are taker, ae a rule, by joy- riders who abandon the vehicle when its gasoline is exhausted or when thcie immediate purpose is served. We are fortunately free of the at- teuti.'ns of professional car thieves such as infest larger cities where tiny° find it much easier to operate. Prov: this it follows that the sim- ple precaution of locking ignition and Aeons when a ear is left standing on the street would prevent most of these, thefts.—Ottawa Journal. Danger From The Skies In 3lunich, Germany, a woman in a street was killed by falling wreck- age when two airplanes crashed over tie city. The four fliers escaped with their lives. Flying over large cities cannot be prohibited altogether, but the incident proves the need of reg- ulatory measures. In Canada, no air- plane is supposed to fly over a city at a height lower than would permit it to glide to a landing outside the zone of buildiegs. -- Edmonton Jottrn::d. -.---- Even In Victoria I start work today in 22 de- grees of frost, a north wind which would cut the skin of an alderman and atniid Spring flowers frozen stiff, I ant troubled by a certain question, I ant woodering what conscience is doing to newspapermen «ho were writing headlines a few days ago about "June in January" and editor- ial ,;titers who staid our mid -Winter Summer should be thoroughly adver- tis.vl in the Arctic regions of East- ern Canada. I am also ,votelc. ing what became of =..tie two voune meta pictured in t.,paper about the same time wear:est straw hats and eating ice ore s n cones. Nobody s ein s to know. ---1. H. in Victoria Times. The King's Knights Like Ills father, be will reign, but not r:.i.e. But as monarch he has Tights as well as duties—the right to be i_.nsulted, the right to encourage, the : iti'ht to warn, as Bagehot de- acri1 e I them. And, no doubt, we shall hear in due course that he is making use of these rights in the interests bf:':e Empire he knows as few do, ani whose worth he fully appreciat- ea.-- yancciiver Province. Theories That Pass In . world where men don't believe Way what they fought over yester- (lay, why should they so bitterly con- test for theories which they may ab ar:dcn tomorrow?—Picton Tines. Height Of Politeness A San Francisco woman, appearing in court with "a discolored eye," charged a salesman with strikingh.er. The salesman said he was too chiv- alraee to hit a v:oman, and too much of a gentleman to contradict the lady. That is the acme of politesales- nnansitip.—Stratford Beacon -Herald, ed up our assets, lived beyond our income, borrowed to excess and in- vested hi untried speculations, Nat- urally we went broke. We cannot be prosperous without industry and thrift. We must produce and save in order to have, Borrowed money must be repaid and if we violate economic principles we must suffer, We have been suffering since 1929. When our income dropped We kept on spending, hoping that something would turn up —it didn't.—Brandon Sun.) Xmas Tree Comes Back The Christmas tree tradition seems ineradicable. It came near to its fin- ish in Russia but, peculiarly, there has just occurred a revival of the in- stitution that had been banned since the revolution. The children of Rus- sia have been permitted to revert to the old-fashioned Christmas celebra- tion with a bearded representative of the revered saint to distribute gifts from a fir tree. He must not be call- ed Santa Claus, however. He must be referred to as Grandfather Frost, and the tree is not to be described as a Christmas tree. It must be re- ferred to as a decorated fir,—Wood- stock Sentinel -Review.) THE EMPIRE Seasonal Unemployment Unemployment 'back to the black two millions and beyond! The fig- ures for January are 2,159,722. It means an increase of 291,000 over. the December total. The increase seems startling, but it is seasonal. Every year after the Christmas trade we experience something of the same kind. Last year the increase was al- most as big, 239,555. This temporary setback should be regarded in its proper perspective. (The total unem- ployed figures are 175,000 below last January.) Just the same, let the government take warning. Unemploy- ment increases, any time, are for governments a warning bell, a time - gong, a danger rocket.—London Daily Express. Nature Still Rules Sea walls melt before the tempes- tuous waves; rivers overbrim their banks and inundate the countryside; ships turn turtle, drowning their crew; walls, bridges, houses are smashed to ruin. Mankind's ordered- pace rderedpace falters before the fury of the storm. Each tempest brings us this, lesson, a lesson old as time, for ever new. Ultimately, our greatest plans still stand or fall by Nature's rap - rice. Commerce, industry, communica- tions, research, must march as the winds decree. Even warfare takes its time from the tempest, Even Llussu- lini cannot stop the rains.—Manches- ter Sunday Chronicle. Making It Unaniimotis An Ontario Chief Justice has iden- tified the reckless driver as a pest, �e had come to this conclusion with- out going through the lengthy pre- liminary training that leads to the Reach.---Ilalifax Herald. Lessons Of )repression There's something about! this old epression that we should now begin perce've more clearly. It used to be that we made easy money, mark - Travelling Hens Eight German farmers of Rothen- bach, on the Dutch frontier, have been sentenced to five months' im- pi'isonment for snaking smugglers of their hens. The farmers, wlv se ]ands lay on both sides of the frontier, conceived the idea of feeding their hens in Hol- land, where fodder is cheaper than in Germany, and then driving them over the German frontier to lay their eggs in Germany, where eggs are dearer than in holland, This ingeni- ous means of making the best of both countries was at last discovered by the customs authorities, but not before 2,000,000 eggs, according to the authorities' estimate, had been carried into Germany without pay- ment of import duty.—London Times. Not Only In Johannesburg But the worst (telephone) offend- er of all is the business roan who instructs a subordinate to "get through to So-and-so for me," and then keeps the wretched So-and-so. dangling for several minutes on the end of a silent line—in some instant -1 es without even knowing who it is that wants him, This "Just a min- ute, please," type of call is a pest in Johannesburg, and there is no ex- cuse for it.—Johannesburg Times. A Lad and a Laddie By MARIE TEMPLE Pring up a boy without a dog? I never could Deprive him of the joy of owning .A loving pal to share his roaming Through field and wood, Bring tip a lad without a dog? . I wouldn't dare! A dog to teach his constancy, To help him Nature's lore to see, Her secrets bare. Bring up your son without a clog? So wrong it seems! A dog's soft eyes and wagging tail Will sooth his heart when ()tilers fail To share his dreams, 21 Federal Cabinet Poses .For Its First Picture The ling Cabinet lined up for an official group picture after parliament opened. The picture, above, is the first time they have been photographed together. • Seated (left to right) : Aon. Fernand Rinfret, Secretary ofState; Hon. J. C, Elliott, Postmaster -General; Hon. P..1, A. Cardin, Minister of Public Works; Hon. T. A. Crerar, Minister of the Interior, Mines and Innmgration (to be merged in (Department of National Resources); Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie Bing, Prime Minister and Secretary of State for I+:xteenal Affairs; Hon. Ernest Lapointe, Minister of Justice; Tion. Charles Dunning, Minister' of Finance; Bon. W. 1.), Euler, Minister of Trade .and. Commerce; Hon. Ian:Mackenzie, Minister of National Defence. • Standing (left to right): Hon. C. D. Howe, Minister of Railways and Canals and Marine (to be merged into Department of Transportation); Hon. J. E,' Michaud, Minister of Fisheries; Hon. C. G. Power, Minister of Pensions and National Health; Hon. 3, L. Ilsley, Minister of National Revenue; Hon.. N. Mcl. Rogers, Minister of Labor; Hon. J. G. Gardiner, Minister of Agriculture, The Ministers seated in the front row were members of the previous Liberal Administration. Hon. 13.. Dandurand, Minister without Portfolio and Government Leader in the Senate, was absent when this photo was taken, Farm Probiems Conducted by Professor Henry G. Bell with the co-operation of the various departments of Ontario Agricultural College. The business of farming is yearly becoming more and more dependent 'upon facts that have been gathered regarding livestock a n d livestock management, crop production, soil management, disease and insect con- trol and business organization of the farming industry. Individual problems involving one or more of these, and many other phases of agriculture, engat;e the attention of Ontario farmers from day to day. During .the winter months there is a little more time for study of the most acute problems. Through this column farmers may secure the latest information pertain- ing to their difficulties. To introduce this .iervice Prcfessor Bell has pre- pared the following typical problems to indicate the information which should be given in order that a sat- isfactory answer can be made. If answer is desired by tetter en- close stamped and addressed envelope for reply. Address all inquiries to Professor Henry ..G. Bell, Room 421, 73 Adelaide St. W., Toronic, Ont. L.P., Durham County. Question:—I would like to know what mixture of fertilizer to use on peas on light loam following hay. Alf- alfa only thrives in patches on this field, Can peas and fertilizer be sown with a fertilizer drill without injuring the germinating power of the peas? Answer:—Regarding fertilizers for peas, I would say that we tested three different types of fertilizers on gravelly loan farms in Grey and Victoria counties this past summer. Comparative blocks were re, acre each in area, so that the test was quite extensive. The fer- tilizers were applied at 250 lbs, per acre and the yields were as fol- lows: ' '.treatment Yield Gain per acre 11 29.5 bus. 2-12-(i 23.9 bus. 1.4 bus.- 2-iti-0 72.5 bus. .3 bus. 2-12-10 '7t1,0 bus, 3.5 bus, These results ,would indicate that 9-12-10 is best adapted for peas. This seems quite logical in consideration of the characteristics of the crap. Applying 2-12-10 fer`ilizer at 250 lbs. per acre, through the fertilizer section of the combination drill, at the same time as peas are being sown will be safe. There Would not be enough fertilizer coupe into con- tact with the sprouting seeds to in- jure their vitality. Henry G. Bell, Dept. of Chemistry, O.A,C. J.E.H., York, Question:—On eonie of my back fields, which are quite rolling with standing knolls, I am greatly trou- bled with Quack or Twitch grass. This is stretching down into the vailies and making it hard to cut - Ovate. What can I do to get rid of GENERAL — WAY — FEB. 20th it ? Answer:—For Quack or Twitch Grass small patches of this weed can be readily destroyed by spraying with chemical sprays with a sodium chlorate base. Atlacide is one of the best for this purpose. Use this solution to the strength of 1 lb, of Atlacide to one gallon of water and applied at the rate of one gallon per 100 square foot. Spray the Twitch Grass three times, giving the first application just as the Twitch Grass comes into ear, the wend when two inches of new growth have appeared and the third a month later: Apply the solution hi the form of a fine mist under pressure. If the whole field is 3vorruti with Twitch Grass, spraying will be too costly and the Twitch Grass will have to be dealt with by cultiva- tion. Some men have good results by keeping the field well cultivat- ed in the early part of the season and then sowing Buckwheat at the rate of two bushels per acre. The Buckwheat is ploughed under in the fall and land again given thor- ough cultivation until the ground freezes up. Rape can also be used to advan- tage in the destruction of this pest: Cultivate the field until about the middle of June, running over it frequently with the cultivator so as to keep the tops down and thus weaken the "roots." Then apply manure at the rate of about twen- ty tons per acre (twelve good loads). Cultivate the manure in thoroughly and with a double mould board plow, slightly 'ridge up the land, making the ridges about 26 inches apart. On the ridges sow pasture rape at the rate of 1aa, pounds per acre. 'It is iutportant that the right amount of rape should be sown, for if too little is sown the stand will not be thick enough to smother the Twitch Grass, and on the other hand, if too much is sown, the plants will be too crowded and not grow vigorously enough to keep ahead of the weed. Sow the rape when the land is sufficiently moist to insure quick germination of the seed. If the rape is slow in start- ing, the Twitch Grass may get a start in the rows and thus necessi- tate hand cultivation there. Culti- vate the rape every week or ten days until it occupies all the ground and makes further cultiva- tion impossible. If, when the rape is cut or pastured, any Twitch Grass remains, the field should be ridged up the last thing in the fall and hoed crop put i, the fol- lowing year. This should not be necessary if a good stand of rape is secured. Prof. J. E. Howitt, Botany Department, O.A.0 EVERY DAY LWWi C A WEEKLY TONIC By Dr. M. M. Lappin IN A BAD WAY I aha constantly receiving strange 1stters, but I have one before nue now from a young man, and judging from its contents,, he is very obvious- ly in a bad way and needs to take himself on hand at once. A few brief quotations from this somewhat lengthy epistle will indi- cate the seriousness of the writer's position. Here they are: "I was a school teaches• but have been out of a pt sition for some time." "My trouble lies in this: 1 have no urge to follow any trade, occupation, etc. I have no taste$ in any line .. , I do not care for any man's opinion and 1 azo not willingly subject to any man's will. ... I could have an ungovernable temper but have not the ambition to use it even when in- sulted; , .: have no sense of mor- ality and ,no respect for human life, or desire to relieve path, I am only held by custom: and the easiest road to the lavas of society, .. . It has never been necessary for me to work for my living." These quotations would bo suffic- ient, but he continues later on in his letter: "I am el a good reputable family and character," then he lists associations of which be -is a mem- ber and tells me he has - been Presi- dent of a (Young Peoples' Society in a church for three years. My read- ers must surely agree with me that the writer of this tetter is indeed hi a bad way. Perhaps some, if they had opportunity to read the entire letter might say, "Why, he's crazy." But the fact is that he is not any more crazy than the rest of us. I wish I had the opportunity of deal- iiig with this young man personally. Perhaps that opportunity will come to me. In the meantime, I have writ - ter a long personal letter to him which I hope will help him to find himself. And now, there is little point in my writing about such a case in my column unless I can say something which will be helpful to others, and the first word I want to say is to parents. I am quite certain that, if the truth were known, this young man was in his earlier years, and perhaps is still, what we often glibly call "a spoiled boy." 13is parents are, un-. wittingly I am ready to admit, re- sponsible for his present state. It is the case of a boy who has been brought up in a sheltered home with all the wants of his childhood pan- dered to all too freely. Ilis early questionings were no doubt astutely silenced, or he was given evasive an- swers, and consequently, he went forth into life to discover that the facts and experiences of life were not in harmony with his early train- ing and environment. The result is, he is now suffering from serious mental conflicts and, never having felt a keen sense of responsibility,he is unable to resolve these conflicts and adjust himself to life and scciety and he has just given up and fallen into a rut so that, while outwardly he tries to present an appearance, t+ctually and deep down in his own being he is conscious of having lost all sense of respect for himself, I hope parents bringing up young chil- d,en will take the warning and train their children for the responsibilities of life, answering their question- ings -:truthfully as far as they deem 't to he wise to do so. That :z the only way to avoid trouble for a th]ld in later life. To deceive a child and hide from hint the real facts of life is, to my mind. just another fom of cruelty although parents fie): think it the right thing to do. To this young man, and t any others who hapeen to be in the same state or aimroaching that state, I would say—take yourself on hand now 'iefore it is too late. Try to sec that the members of society are all intcrderendent one upcn the other and that you have your contribution to :Mahe toward the well being rf your community and sce,iety as a whole. Face up to your problems like a man and think them through.Don't shirk them. Be a man—a man who nerds not to baw his bead when he n ects (,lis fellow man, It might be a gecd elope o read Brune good boo's-t.colcs that .will up- lift and inspire. Books like the New Testament which may be react in one or other of the modern translations such as Dr. James Moffatt's trans- lation. Read the biographies of good men and books' like "The Transform- ing of Friendship" by Leslie D.Wes- iherhead and "The Secret of Victor- ious Living" by Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick, These are all worth while books, but to put yourself into prop- er shape is a big task and you will have to set yourself determinedly to it. A goad thing is to start out on each day with a noble thought in your mind and for this purpose 1 know of no finer book than "Inspir- ation anti Ideals" by Grenville li`leis• er. This book has an inspiring and uplifting thought for every day el the year, The daily use of it has helped thousands along life's way You may secure it from Funk and Wagnalls Company, 354 Fourth Av. onue, New York City, for $1.50, lt. will be a fine investment for such folks as the writer of the letter re- ferred to • in this article,'and indeed, for every one who wants help along, the highway of life. NOTE: The writer of this column. is a trained psychologist and an au- thor of several works. He is willing to deal with your problem and give you the benefit of his wide experi- ence. Questions regarding problems of EVERYDAY LIVING should be addressed to: Dr. M. M. Lappin, room 421, 73 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Enclose a 3 cent stamped, addressed envelope for re- ply. Birth control, divorce and remar- riage were condemned as a "new morality" by Mrs. Girjabal Kelkar, presiding at the All -India Hindu Women's conference. Indian coffee growers will try to induce the world to drink Indian coffee. Two -Piece Dress or Blouse, Skirt c kiere's a two-piece model that': so chic that .you'll want to build your spring wardrobe around it. • You'll like the skirt of grey beige woolen, and the . blouse of silk crepe in matching shade. They're two important spring col- ors that give you a chance to carry out changes in black, brown, vel - low, coral,. etc., accessories. A crepe print blouse with the short flared sleeves, would lend further variety at little extra cost. 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