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Vol. 49 No. 37 Flesherton Ontario, February 26, 1930 W. H. Thurston & Son, PropriefrSr News and Information for The Busy Farmer * VALUABLE CROPS , Hay and pasture crops, includ- ing grasses, clover, and other for- age plants constitute *he most valuable gron of plants grown on bntario farms. Over seven million acres of land, which is about half of the total area in cultivation, 'are used to produce the hay and pasture crops of the province. This hay pnd clover crop is valued an- hually at more than $50,000.0000 for the past 45 years, and over $80,000,000 annually for the past five years, 1924-8. . SPRAY EARLY AND OFTEN At the experimental Farm, Ot- tawa, it has been found that in eome seasons, six or more applica- tipns of spray material are required to entirely control the apple scab, but it is well worth the extra labor and cost when one obtains clean fruit. The first application must be made Very soon after growth begins, u not when the tree is still dormant. 'The bes' plan is to have the spray machinery and material ready at the ' earliest possible date and prepare to begin in time. APPLE MARKET IN FRANCE A recent bulletin issued by the Fruit Growers' Association of On- tario points out tho possibility of France being; developed into an at- tractive market for good qualily Ontario red apples. Satisfactory prices can be secured for fruit that meets the demand of the better '?ass trade as the general run of French apples are inferior in qual- ity, althoug'ii a la- ?e quantity of cpples are produced annually in the country. It is predicted that in the next fifteen years good quality ap- nles will have to be imported in increasing nuantitics owing to the depreciation of the orchards. INTERESTING FIGURES Interesting statistics issued at Ottawa recently show that Can:ul- ians drink a pint of milk a day on an average, making an increase of approximately one hundred per cent, since 1P21. Canadians are al- so said to eat more butter per Capita than any other people In the world as indicated by a, figure of 2^.31 pounds per man, woman r.nd ohild snually. The per capita consumption of milk is 470.8 pound? a year, which i compared with ^."8 pounds per capita for the United Spates. Ice cream, likewise, has shown an increase, the 1928 figuro brintr 7.04 nirifs per capita fa com- pared with 5.26 pints for 1931. Tiio consumption of cheese in the past seven years has also risen from 2.51 pounds to 3.64 !bs. per capita per year. CANADIAN BACON SUPREME Ar> interesting fact-, is th" state- ment recently issued which show- ed the decrease in the bacon ex- nort trade with Great Bitain In the last eight years or since hog- grading- was entertained as a gen oral practice. Eight years ago Can- ada's export of bacon amounted to move than 100,000,000 pounds. In 1929 it has dwindled to less than 38,000,000 pounds. The reason giv- en is that grading has in reality improved the quality of Canadian bacon and that more and more of it is consumed at home. The repu- tation of Canadian bacon s'ands supreme on the American conti- nent and is equal to any bacm c.N i'.ired in Great Britain. T'.ie most pressing need at the prer.ent time in relation to the Canadi .- bacon inpdustry is larger production ana continuous supply. FARM MACHINERY It has been proved that the use of modern machinery can reduce the' costs of production on ail crops. However, the buying of ma- chinery should be done only after careft'! consideration, and machin- ery will not turn a deficit into a profit. Machinery will not take the place of good seed and good cul- tural practices nor will it serve as a substitute for intelligent manage- ment. In fact, the more machinery there is on a farm, the greater Is the necessity for following the best farm practices because investment costs are higher, risks arc greater and losses may be heavier. SOW CORRECT SEED Farmers should remember tlio value of sowing weed-free seeds nd seeds of tested varieties tn j grain. By so doing one may In- i crease the yield from 30 per cent. *o 63 per cent, above the lowes: yielding varieties. In oats it has jbeen shown that large plump seed ! will average 62 bushels to the acre while the small seed yields oniy 46.6 bushels; in barley the ratio is 53.8 and 43.2 bushels. Farm- |ers are advised to get a copy of I the analysis of the same before buying seed. Your local agricul- tural office can furnish desired in- formation on this subject. APPLE PRICES POOR The latest bulletin of the Ontario Fruit Growc'-s" Association based iupon the reports cf the overseas | representative, indicates a low price i'u:- the !att I 't of Canadian app;^ received at T.i\crpool -due to poor condition. It is recommended that growers shipping overseas use shrtU- dcd oil paper for packing as a large (part of the last shipment was if- ji'ccted greatly by scald. South Ai- 'rLart plums, pcachon and pears aix- (being offered i>i liu-ge nuantit !<-. ;,]: 'are emits cheap, affecting somewhat the sales of Canadian apples. The fruit is of excellent, quality and well packed ariVl commands a ready sa!o on the British market. Thirty-five years' teaching in one school, and that a rural school, is the creditable showing of Walter Rolling, teacher of Kinghorn school in King Township. i >^>.X~K^":-X~^>-:>.X-X" House of Quality" Purina Feed We have secured the agency for the Ralston Purina Co. for Purina Freed and have a car to be here this week, consisting of O-Molene for Horses; Cow Chow for milking cows; Steer Fatena for fattening steers ; Chicken Chowder for the laying hens! This is a balanced feed, fed with your own home grain, giving wonderful results. Special on Majestic Flour his week $4.18 per bag Jas. A. Stewart GROCERIES PHONE 46 WE DELIVER IN TOWN KIMBERLEY The fine weather and bazaar are the main topics of the day. The roads are clear of snow and drying up nicely through the valley. Some farmers are ploughing and bushels of apples are on the ground very little the worse of the past wintry weather. Mr. D. L. Weber left Monday for Hanover, where he will work foi the hydro. We are sorry to report Miss Smith at the home of Mr. H. Walton suf- fering from a slight attack of bron- chitis. Dr. Moore is in attendance. She is imnroving slowly. We wish to congratulate Mr. Stuart or. being head of his seetion in class fo- the month of January. - Mrs. Otto Baker and little Betty are visiting wilh Mrs. M. Ferguson. On account of the condition of the road on the hills Rev. Stotesbury aa unable to take that part of his Sunday work. BORN To Mr and Mrs. Harry Haines, a son, also to Mr. and Mrs. Rosi Eliis(nee Hiss Leona Weber), the gift of a son. Mr. E. Hutchinson of Detroit vis!- 'ed with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Mylca at Springbrook. Mr. Geo. McConncl has purchased the house and lot from Miss Eva Harris and will move in late sum- mer. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hutchin.-.on visi- ted Mrs. J. M. Fawcett a day las: week. Miss Ge~aldine and Bertie Weber, Eveiyn Soul, Myrtle Cornfield and Mr. Ellis Weber of Oranjjeville Busi- ness College spent the week end with their parents also ?iliss lola Graham of Flesherton high school. Mr. Fred Eliis, Mr. D. Ferguson and Mr. L. Lawrence left last week to work with Mr. D. A. Graham dn tho hydro at Niagara Falls, Out. The Ladies Aid have made three fine quilts for their bazaar on Fri- day. ROCK MILLS Beautiful spring weather the past few days. Mrs. H. Wilson and Mies Doris Pedlar of Flesherton, spent ti.e week end with the former's daughter here, Mrs. L. Pedlar. Mrs. Fran!: Be Us and sister, Elsie McMullen visited one day recently with Mrs. Wes. Smith. We are pleased to learn that Miss Julia Croft, who has been confined to j her bed the past week with Inflam- matory Rheumatism is improving nicely, we trust that Julia will soon be able to be out again. Mrs. Wm. T. Pedlar is visiting for a couple of weeks with her daughter, Mrs. John Wu-kcns of Kimberley. Recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Robt. Croft werer Mr. Robert Fisher. Floshertcn; Mr. Earl Croft and wife, Mr. Mc;vyn Croft and wife, Mrs. H. Pat'ion. Mr. Melville Boyce and sister, Miss Beatrice Boyce . Mr. and Mrs. We?. Plant. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fisher, from near Port Law and Mr. Melville Douglass of Fcversham. We are pleased to see Mr. Win. Hawkins out r.g:iin after his recent illness. Mr. and MIT.. Sam McMuilen visited with their (laughter, Mrs. Frank Betts recently. The mild weather ha; taken fnc snow away very quickly leaving the roads in bad condition. C. Newell is workinjr on them getting them open for the wheels to go. The U.F.W.O. will hold their monthly meeting nt the home of Mrs. John Cninpbcil on Wednesday the 5th. Visitors welc.ime. WODEHOUSE EUGENIA Spring! sprin;;! springiko weather. The snow is quickly disappearing and the roaii.; are not n a very good coi-.- dilion at present. The U. F. W. O. valentine sociai : i-uitu successful considering the cord ! 'ion c.: the roads. The pro- ceed:-, amounted to a fine sur.-. Wo liiink everyone present cnjoped them- selves. Mi>s Muriel Ccri-uthers is assisting Tut.-.. I>r-ie i'l-octo- at prcso.it. Mrs. Wm. Hanlcy leaves (his wee;, fov Pjjt Huron, v/hcro the will visit for a while with a relative. Mrs. W. U. Goodwill'^ v.'hisc hu.-br.nd Is quite ill at present. We arc pleased !o re;.<:t M;-,.-. Lucy McDonald ; ccoverir.n: from i:er iilncs.?. We hope she r.-rv.- bo able ID return to s.-ii ;<>! next 'voelc. Glad to report '.Ms- I'n Tlasrcc able to be around r. >:n r.fto-.- har illness of pIcii"CEy. Some people h .;' '-.npud the maples for their "tooths me sweet- ness." We hone it will b,> a good year for maplf syrup making. We understand post master, Ps k ha:; '"affied off" already. Mrs. Doune is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Will Hawkens at present. We are sorry to hear of Mr. Will Hawkens illness and hope he will bo quite well again soon. Has sfring come to stay or is it just a juke? The yonng people had a pleasant social time on Friday evening at a crockinole party, a short program was given followed by progressive ciockinole. Mits Vina Wiley ar.u Mr. Gordon Wile.,:; *ach winning the first prize in the contests, each re- ceiving a box of chocolates. Lunch was served. Mrs. Will Lawson lef! Tuesday with her :;on for Toronto Sick Children's Hospital, where lis wiii icoiiivc treatment. Wilbcrt i:; m>\v n! in: Leven years of age and win : bt'v-ei three and four ho had on;- lerr almost sevc.-d by earning in contact with a binder knife. Tiie raot few nicnths h!.s left ha:? given him trou!i!i> ist thit par'icular place and it has become necessary to have IN MEMORIAM TURNER In loving memory of our dear Janie who entered into rest on Feb. 25th, 1925. Not dead, Oh no! but borne beyond the shadows Into the full clear light Forever done with mist and cloud and tempest Where all is clear and bright. Not even sleeping called to God awakening Tn Heaven's endless day. Not still and movelo<;s, stepped from earth's rough places, To walk the King's highway. Sadly missed by her loved ones. CEYLON Mr. S. Hemphill and daughter, Miss Reta are spending a few days in Toronto. Miss Agnes McPhail M. P. left on Monday to attend the opening ."unctions of Parliament at Ottawa. Mr. Ross McMullen of Toronto spent a couple of days the first of \hc week with his parents, Mr. and Archie McMullen. Mr. Archie Sinclair and daughter, Miss Margaret spent the week end with relatives at Harriston. Mrs. Cameron Smiley is spending a few days with her father, Mr. J. Burnett south line and Miss Mar-j garet is visiting with her grami-' parents near Durham. Mrs. F. J. Collinsun and daughter Marion visited at Owen Sound the' past week. Tuesday evening the postponed valentine social was held in the school house, when there was a good attendance considevinjr the road con-; ditions. Rev. Mr. Scott occupied the chair for the evening in his usual happy manner. The program was opened by all singing "Blest be the tie that binds." Little Misses Anr.a Fisher and K;\'.hlccn Cairns -:ar.fc a duet, while Anna also san^ "My Valentine." Master Keith Cairns fravo a solo "My Gi-ar.dpa."Then tho audience was favoured with a violin fleet by Master Robbie Plester ot Fli-sheiton and Eric White of Pro- 1 ton, who gave several selections- accompanied by Miss White on tho rgan. These young musicians had to respond to encores each time. Mrs. Richa--d Whittaker. Mr. I. B. Whil-| taker and Miss Milly Whittaker cadi gave splendid readings, which wero much enjoyed. Messrs. Donald Mc- L-od and George Cairns gave several solutions on violin and mouth or- ; gan. Then there wore a number of contests, the ti."-t being one for ' women won by Mrs. Knox with Mrs. Snell winning the prize for the one ?oming last; the contest for men wm won by Rev. Scott with R. Coo: securing the booiiy prixe. A ::!;" rniinir '-ontost was won bv the team captained by Fan:-is Collinson. ,-nni ii animal contest was won by tin- geese side. Much fun and merriment was caused by these contests. !\i>:. A. Sinclair, P-esident of the Ladies Aid thanked all those who had helped re 1 - ' iliep miirht sometime in tho li^m* i, ,:i i ' ' shrd for him. !?cv. Mr. Sco* 1 - sang a solo "Guard while I sleep" accompanied byMrs. Scott. The* program wa s then brought to a close after which lunch was served by the ladies. Mr. Archie Sinclair who was doorkeeper presented the ladies with the cash box containing $21.25. Miss Mildred Whitaker left on Tuesday for Toronto, where she com- menced training for a nurse in the Wellesley hospital. FEVERSHAM The comical concert and box social under the auspices of Court Fever- sham No. 534 C. O. F. staged by the young people of the village on Friday night last and an hour and a half of laughable program was carried 'hi-ough in good style. P. C. R., Mr. Win. H. Bewell was in the chair and with his store of Irish and Scotch stories 1'illed in the time be- tween acts splendidly. Miss Dorothy Robinson was accompanist on the piano for the most of the numbers. The Harmony Boys Band was surely comical sr> were a number of the other acts. A violin duet by Mrs. Francis and Miss Mao WhiteoaTc was highly applauded and brought forth an encore The Misses Long and Davidson and the Misses Edith Heit- man ami Delsia Kaitting sang duets which were highly applauded. The Highland Fling danci-d by trr-ee Con. school girls, Misses Madge Davidson. Kathleen Morrison and Mary Findlay was well rendered with Miss Warder at tho piano. The Dago railway section gang with whistling Wm. as see' ion boss was applauded both 'nud and lone. There was whistling Pete with his hieh note and his low no*e and W. Kaitting gave a comic song "Good-bye Susan Jane" which was well romlerptl. A short comedy sketch entitled "Oh what a Niirht" by the youncr ponple and nn orisrinnl re- trospect by Garney McKcnkie brought the program to a close. Aftor (Tie National Anthem was r.ung tht> boxes worn auctiond off by auctioneer. Kaitting and brought good prices and bv the smi'.inar faces and nloasnnt conversation all worn apparently well >-ntisf'od. Proceeds -,vor^ about $70.00. After tho lunch v.-ns r1i<- '"''! ''f. the young people resorted to Mr. Kaitting's homo.whore they enjoyed dancing till the wee small hours of tho morning. Springlike weather hero now for a woek and the snow is fast disap- noaring. Wo hear thnt some of tho ha.. . ^Ljnajungmaple syrup. The law says that a pedestrian has the right of way. The manner in which they rush him to the hospi'ai in an ambulance proves it. Barrie Agricultural Society had a niTessful yo.ir. havinor n balance of ?0!)2.76 on hand after the expenses of tho fair were paid, tope! her with $370. 7:} of accounts and prices r/v or hanging from 1928. $1,762 wn? p.iicl in prix.t.v,. T nr. r..,,l Mr:--. TTaivid F::wn-ii vis'tcJ en Sunday with th" LMtrV parents. Mr. snd Mrs. Wos. St^I- <*T .' in P>far!:dal:\ Hiss Eva, \\\\o had l:ecn visiting her sister returned ic with them. Mv. and Sirs. Elvin Sevvoll on- >rtair!cd Ihi i- friends to a party and t'.:-.:-.c' n:i Friday evening. We e::ter.J coii.-jratulal'ons to Mr.:. Wm. Clark, om> of Euph-asia's pioneer mothers, who recently cele- brated her 88th birthday and in good health and s'.ill smart. May she have many more. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Fawcett hnvc moved from the house leased f>-om Mrs. Wm. Wiley at the corner to a fann abor! t-.vo miles north. Miss Hazel Wiley nf Mnrkdalo spent the wool- rnd with friends here and attended the crr^kinolo party. Mr. Will Trvinr of MavUdalc with his bu'/.z -aw outrit sawod up n f'ne pilp of wood sirnewhero near 100 cortls, for Jos. Cherry. The W. f. mecfs this hursdnv afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. Wilcox. Rev. Stotesbury was unable to come from Kimboriey on account of the state of the roads on Sunday afternoon. There was S. S. at the usual hour. l.UO p.m. Misses Verna and Ina Wiley and j Caroline Clark and Earl Morrison of Markdalc hiph school spent the I week end at their respective homes. LiHlc Vernon Fawcett who has ' been seriously ii! with pneumonia is j now on tho mend. | Mitt Specialfor February X \\ L' have r; quantity of 27 inch flannelette and cotton inHxls, which \\x- arc sacrificing, to clear them out. Those \ve arc offering to yon thi 3 week only at 10 cents a yard, while they last. Conic in and i>x't your share. ** ^j | 4 A. E. Haw, Ceylon ;f; Store closes every evening at <) p.m.. except c j; \\"e(lnesday and Saturday. Save on Groceries Pineapple Treat liiscuits. per Ib 25c. Oranges, re.y. 75c. per dox 60 C . Sweet Corn, rej^. s j zct i can 2 C ajis 25c. Tomato Soup 7 c cans i Orange Pekoe Tea, reg. 90c. per Ib SOc. r.iiiffcr Snaps ? Ibs. 25c. l <v resh an Salted fish on hand Chop, per hundred weight $1.25 H. FREEMAN Phone C>0\v FLESHKRTON IN MEMORIAM __^_ TAYLOR In loving memory of our dear son and brother, William E. Taylor who died March 3rd. 192H, In our lonely hours of thinking Thought'; of yr;i ;i v always nra;-. Wo who love you sadly min<? you As it dawns another yonr. Sadly miasrd by mother, father, sister and brother. ^ ^ | Bates Burial CoV. 122-121 Avenue Kond "" ! T ORQNT.O ? Phone: KIngsdale 4544 *..J:W, Bates. R. Maddocks. :">'>-X'^V:-^.:..>A.V.>.^.>.:..:..>.:..>.;..:.. : ,. : .. X .. > .J. < .. X ..V. > . > . >> ^ > c- X