Can’t always wait on nature PAGE SIX OKE BUILDING MINING BROKERS PRIVATE WIRES T0 BRANCH OFFICES All Work Guaranteed We are equipped to take care of all your clothing require- ments. A varied line of choicest material to choose from and every garment is hand tailored. You will find our prices RIGHT and you will be surprised at the saving you will accomplish by placing your order for clothing requirements with us. Call at our office or telephone and our representative will call. LINDSAY ORILLIA LONDON WINDSOR PETERBORO ST. THOMAS KITCHENER BARRIE OFFICE PHONE ADEL. 0880 For Men and Young Men Who Want The Best At Reasonable Prices 11 you will have laundry ready when driver calls, you will assist us in giving good service. If you only have driver call when phoned for, Call up as early as convenient to insure prom.“ attention. Phone Orders for Our Driver, Parcels may be left at Liberal Office, Telephone $, Richmond Hill Rain water is softâ€"when you can get it. 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Greenwood Current Crop Report Reports of an optimistic nature have been received during the past few days from no less than 32 agricultural re- presentatives in various districts throughout the province. Despite the fact that some injury was caused by cold weather in the latter part of May and growth was retarded in some sections because of lack of moisture, ‘the general theme of these reports re- flects the promise of abundant crops in a general way over the province. Recent rains have brought the mead- I.ws and pastures on rapidly. Alfal- fa, clover and hay promise splendid ‘crops in the majority of instances. Fall xsheat is showing excellent growth in most localities. Livestock is show- ing rapid improvement since going on Keeping Eggs Fresh Considerable interest attaches to ex- perimental tests now being made by :he Poultry Division of the Dominion Department of Agriculture in the pos- s.bilities of keeping eggs fresh throuâ€" gh the use of Carbon-dioxide. The theory of the experiment is that as eggs from the moment they are laid give off carbon-dioxide with resultant Kdeterioration of albumen and yoke, (hat if this loss can be counteracted eggs can be transported without any essential loss of quality. Some suc- cess has already attached to the ship- ment of eggs in containers holding carbon-dioxide, and the range of ship- ment may be materially extended if the use of dry ice, now being experi- mented with, proves all that is claim- cd for it. Dry-ice instead of melting evaporates, and in evaporating gives off carbon-dioxide; this, theoretically provides a supply of carbonâ€"dioxide to :ounteract egg loss in this element. The Farmer’s Problems ,‘We are as yet in the schoolboy stage in regard to intensive agricult- ure in Qntarioâ€. was a remark recently heard. Nature richly endowed the soil of Ontario but there are parts where the response is not quite so brisk as formerly. There must be as much returned to the soil as is remov- ed in crops if continued bumper yields are to be harveskd. The question to decide on each farm is, what is requir- ed and how may it'most advantage- ously be applied. The farms carry- ing'a heavy stock are in the best heart but here the question of how to make 1he best use of the feed grown comes up for consideration. Cultivation is the most effective means for the eradication of poison ivy, observes H. T. Gussow, Dominion Botanist. Poison ivy grows generally throughout Canada, and it causes con- siderable annoyance and inconvenience to people who are susceptible to the poison oil which comes from its leaves and berry when injured by contact. It can be readily identified by its leaves which occur in threes after the mann- er of those of the strawberry, but un- like them poison ivy leaves are quite smooth and ï¬rm, with the edges spar- ingly coarse-toothed. The use of salt kerosene and cheap fuel oils are help- Iul in killing the vine about camp sitâ€" es, or its roots may be dug or pulled up. Many people are immune from the effects of the poison of ivy, but with all it is a plant which it is well to avoid. With the advent of .the tourist sea- son the roadside market provides a special opportunity for the enterpriz- ing farmer. The Dominion Livestock Branch finds that this method of sellâ€" ing is rapidly growing in importance. Visiting tourists require to be fed, and they, with people driving out from rities and towns, appreciate opportunâ€" ities to buy farm products fresh from orchard, field, pen, or dairy. “Qual- ity†should be the keynote of this new and important market, and it will be found to be the most effective med- ium for the development of sales. NEW AN D INFORMATION [OR THE BUSY FARMER Roadside Markets THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO Poison Ivy the grass. Early strawberries suï¬â€˜erâ€" ed by reason of the early frost, but other fruits in most counties are in a satisfactory condition. Considering the vagaries of the weather during the past 2 months, the situation through- out Ontario is very encouraging. Time to Repair Barn The best time to do any of the need- ed repair work on the barn or buildâ€" ings is in the late spring or early summer. The hay mows are then empty so that sills can be renewed, posts moved if desired, changes made in windows and doors, ventilating flues installed, and other needed equipment put in. Having things handy around the barn is a great advantage in less- cning labor as well as in saving time. Veteran Hen Dies The “oldest hen resident†of Bertie Township, Welland County, died last month after a career extending over twenty years. She was “:ranny,†3 Plymouth Rock owned by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lawson, of Ridgeway. Born in 1910, the Methuselah of Well- and henneries had spent her entire 20 years and one month on the same farm. In her younger years she reg- ularly hatched two broods of chicks per year, and in 1920, her last work- ing year, “Granny†was set on pheas- ant’s eggs to hatch. When the pheas- ants were not discernible after 21 days she walked away from the nest and failed to return. Pheasant’s eggs take 2-8 days. The venerable deceased sported spurs which measured 1 3â€"4 inches. She now rests under the old snow apple tree. MATURITY “Little boy, don’t you know what becomes of boys who use such bad language when they play marbles?†“Yes’m, they grow up and play golf.†â€"â€" Tenney Magazine. Dangers in Fenced Fields One of the greatest dangers on farms with many fenced fields is of p1ling up too many furrows against the fences. lOn some farms this has been practised for so long that em- bankinents half as high as the fence are around some fields. Persistent back-furrowing here and there will bling such land into shape after a time. One rule should be never to plow a field the same way twice in auccession. With the proper laying out and handling of “lands†it \is poss- ible to keep fields free from objection- able “dead furrows†and ridges. It is the matter of having the shape of the land in mind all the time. | Next, to being your age in sport costume, .the hardest thing is to make a white shoe look its size. “A loss brings us closer together.†Well, loss of teeth has that effect on the nose and chin. Highway The aways Rules for aï¬e giving Always SIGNAL before you slow down, stop, or change your course, and never BACK UP before ascertaining that the road behind is clear. 1 Have your car in perfect mechanical conditionâ€"particularly BRAKES, STEERING GEAR and HEADLIGHTS. z GIVE YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION TO YOUR DRIVING. In nnnn:nn 'I'rnmn I nnnnnnn Hanna :5 n nlnnn Pnr \ynn in “nu tramp “no thgd You must observe them and ALL other precautions all the time When making a right turn, keep to the right of the highway; when making a left turn, keep to the centre. When other vehicles try to pass youâ€"LET THEM PASS. In entering main streets or highways, or in approaching a railway crossing where a full View of the track is obscuredâ€"STOP and LOOK. Never attempt to pass on curves or steep grades. paésing trafï¬c; be sure there is a place for you in the traflic line ahead. The HON. GEO. S. HENRY, Chairman York County farmers have experi- enced some difficulty in maintaining their stand of Alfalfa. Usually a good catch can be obtained and a good nvo year’s stand will result but grass Intrusion coupled with rigorous Wintâ€" ers sometimes plays havoc with good alfalfa fields. Alfalfa can be strengthened to meet these severe tests. Strong root de- velopment in wellâ€" drained sweet. soil marks the alfalfa stand that survives the Winter. Alfalfa is usually looked upon as a ‘ double-edged†benefactor, â€" it makâ€" es an abundance of high quality feed and at the same time, it improves the nitrogen supply in the soil. While all this is true, one must keep in mind that alfalfa draws heavily upon cthe potash, lime and phosphoris acid of the soil. A 5-ton crop of alfalfa will remove from one acre 223 lbs. potash, 465 lbs. lime and 55 lbs. phosphoric acid. These facts led the Department of Chemistry and Mr. R. E. White, Agri- cultural Representative for York County to conduct a test with Mr. Earl Toole, of Newmarket. Mr. Toole operates a mixed farm of L50 acres 21/; miles east of Newmark- ct, with signal success. He has sup- plimented his studies at Ontario Agri- cultural College with wide obser- vations and experience. Knowing the value of alfalfa, and the importance of the crop to York County Livestock producers, he readily co-operated in a test. Equal areas were measured ofl’ in early spring, and 400 lbs. of 0-12- 15 fertilizer (12% phosphoric acid and 15% potash) was applied to one plot. Finely ground raw rock phosphate was applied to a second area, while the third plot received no additional manure, and Was operated as a check. The result in the first crop is worthy of close study. The plot receiving 0-12-15 fertilizer is mtlch thicker, darker and taller than either of its neighbours. Three independent esti- mates place it at least 40% better than the average of the field. Actual yield weights Will be carefully taken in the near future. It was observed further, that the 0â€"12-15 plot had much less grass and weeds in it than had the rest of field. Where strong vigorous alfalfa grows, there is no room for weeds. The Keystone of Safety on the King’s Highway and all other roads and streets \ BIG RETURN ON ALFALFA R. S. WHITE OPTOMOTRIST and OPTICIAN Eyes Examined Oculist Prescriptions Filled Satisfaction Guaranteed 4 Bloor Street West, TORONTO THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1930 Committee From obscurity to world power is the record of Japan within the past fifty years, says Dr. Nasawo Kama, Tokio University professor and chairman of the Japanese Na.â€" tional Committee on world power congress, here on a. tour of Can. ada and the United States and a passenger aboard the Empress of Asia. He attributed the growth of his country to her progreSS in en- gineering. The British Bowling team which has played 16 matches in Los An- geles in the last two months, los- ing five and winning eleven of the games, sailed for England aboard the Duchess of York recently. They came out‘ to win the American Bowling Trophy, but the five gémes iost we‘re'in that event, and they must wait next year for an- other attempt. Seventeen European races con- tributed songs. folklore and handi- craft work while inhabitants of Labrador, the Arctic Circle, the Maritimes, Pacific Coast, and In- dians furnished their quota to- wards the brilliant success of the Great West Folk Dance, Folk Song and Handicraft Festival, held at Calgary, March 19-22. The Pre- mier of the province, the Lieuten- ant-Governor and D. C. Coleman, vice-president Western Lines, and J. M. Gibbon. General Publicity Agent. representing the Canadian Pacific Railway, gave inspirational addresses in this effort to “broad- en, stabilize and elevate Canada’s national consciousness.†Recuperation of Europe from economic ill effects of the war and the return of European nations to active and formidable competition in world's production is making it more and more essential for Can- ada and the United States to de- velop the vast potential markets of the Orient," said Louis Geun- ther, publisher of the New York Financial World, who sailed from VancOUVer recently aboard S.S. Empress of Asia for a. tour at China. and Japan. Widespread interest aroused in the Uinited States as well as Can- ada. by the musical programmes broadcast by the Canadian Pacific Railway on Friday evenings over its own transcontinental network have led to negotiations between the railway and the National Broadcasting Company of New York. under which Canadian Paci- ï¬c will supply WJZ and associated stations with a series of Canadian programmes made in Canada by Canadian talent. Five million re- ceiving sets owned in a population of sixty millions will be reached by this extension which com- menced first week of April. Dairying was a profitable indus- try in the three prairie provinces of Canada last year when its value totalled $57,629,000. In eleven of the large exhibitions held through- out Canada during that year these three provinces were awarded eighty per cent. of all first prizes in butter and 86 per cent. of all prizes, over half of which went to Manitoba. ere and There 1182