The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

A mission from the Czechoslovakian Government to Shur-Gain Experimental Farm, Maple, last October re- sulted, two months later, in Manager George Robson ac- companying 27,0001b‘s. of choice Shurâ€"Gain Holstein breed- ing stock (26 heifers and the senior bull calf, Glenafton Revelation) airlifted at a cost of $11,500.00, to Czecho- slovakia. The 20-hour flight was made from Malton via Newfoundland, Scotland, Holland and thence to Prague in a Super Constellation remodelled to hold the cattle. In Czechoslovakia, Mr. Robson had an opportunity to look into agricultural matters in general and despite the in- evitable passport difficulties synonymous with visits to Iron Curtain countries, found the trip an interesting ex- perience. For the benefit of district farmerS, “The Lib- eral” tells about that trip as reported by Mr. Robson. By George Robson ant director of public relations 0n the Saturday of my ar1~xva1 for the department of agriculture at Prague, Karl Dedic, assist- arrange}! to 919k _me upnon Sun- MAllKl-IA-M â€"- Stuart George Kinncar, 43. Richmond Hill, was zivr‘n a two-year jail sentence January 23 at Newmarket Court for the theft of $2,400 from the Markham Township Offices where he was employed as an accountant. 20 THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Thursday, February 2, 1961 See It Today! The New CORNELL "CUB" [Eh Specially Designed for Smaller Barns PORTRAITS CHILD STUDIES WEDDINGS PICTURE FRAMING George Robson, Maple, Reports Czechslovakian Techniques LAGERQUIST STUDIO 93 YONGE ST., SOUTH RICHMOND HILL STAN THOMPSON R. R. 3 Stout‘fville Phone Stouffville 91901 George Robson, manager of the Shur-Gain Farm, Maple, is shown above, third from the left. watching while Herdsman Lorne Langley steadies prize bull Glenafton Revelation for a picture prior to taking it and 26 Holstein heifers to Czechoslovakia aboard a con- verted Super-Constellation in mid-December. The shipment repres- ented the first such Holstein breed imported to Czech state farms Hire, at a cost you can afford, it that extra than hulp you mad. Cleans barns, housing up to 30 Mad, auto- matically in 10 to 15 minutu. Adapt- ahll to various barn layouts. ant director of public relations for the department of agriculture arranged to pick me up on Sun- day and on that day, riding in a chauffeur-driven car, we proceed- ed to a State Farm, 50 miles from the city. He explained the land set-up by saying there were some 13,000 collective farms averaging in size about 1,000 acres; some 250 state farms, so organized as to give leadership in crop raising, livestock breeding and mechaniz- ation and less than 10 Giant Farms which are mass produc- tion units. Our drive through the country- side brought to light several facts. No land is wasted because Birthday Greetings Belated birthday greetings to Gerald Charles who celebrated his 16th birthday in January. Young Women's Institute The next meeting of the Young Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Kay Morris on Feb. 8th. Mrs. Shirley Moorehouse will be in charge of the programme for “International Day.” For the Roll Call, Ladies are asked to bring or wear something From another country. Mrs. Kay Morris and Mrs. Marg Blow arranged a very suc- cessful euchre on Jan. 20th at the home of Mrs. J. Suter. Prize Winners were: Mr W. Soames - Mr. R. Curtis, Mrs. Kir- Ky - Mr. S. Pattison. Mrs. R. Ma- nol - Mrs. Mary C. Brian, and Mrs. N. Hicks. The cream for the coffee was donated by Cousins Dairy. Mark-Vault Womens' Institute The February meeting of the Mark-Vaun Women's Institute will be held on February 2nd at the home of Mrs. Stella Wilkins, No. 7 Highway E. i The Roll Call will be, "A Ser- vice I can render my community." The programme is to be in charge of Mrs. M. Holt â€" Public Relations Convenor. Members are reminded to bring their dona- tions for the Cancer Cupboard. Mrs. Morrison. Mrs. Drew and Mrs. Hobbs are in charge of the refreshments. We are sorry to have to com- mence our column by reporting the passing of Mrs. E. Brooks, No. 7 Highway on Monday, Jan- uary 23rd at the Toronto Gen- eral Hospital Mrs. Brooks had been in failing health for some time but was hospitalized shortly after Christmas with Bronchial Pneumonia. Funeral services were held at Holy Trinity Church, Thornhill, where Mrs. Brooks was a mem- ber. with Rev. L. Varey. officiat- ing. Cremation followed the ser- \‘lCP. Our deepest sympathy is ex tended to Mr. Brooks. M'rs. Er ion, and Mrs. R. Elliott and fam ily. LANGSTAFF Correspondent: Mrs. B. Lepkey Phone AVenue 5-3489 @hituarv This building consisted ot 10 buildings constructed of brick and concrete, each 50 by 500 feet, in two rows of five with a con- crete road running between them. and as a disease barrier spaced at least 200 feet apart. Each building held 2,500 pigs of uniform size and weight. There were 25.000 pigs on feed. The plan is this: On a separate farm over 400 sows are bred in a very short time, artificially. to pro- duce pigs enough to fill a barn. At five weeks of age they are weaned and moved to another farm where they are grown out to 80 lbs. Then 2,500 are moved into a barn on the giant farm, where they remain until they reach a weight of 350â€"400 lbs. They are then marketed. One might wonder why they are al- lowed to get so heavy. Czechoslo- vakia is famous for the produc- ‘tion of large hams, one of their major export items. Then there ng a tremendous shortage of lard. ‘Fine Enterprise This enterprise is no doubt one of the finest in the world. The buildings were constructed by voluntary labour free. Every building is fully automated. Feed *is brought by a conveyor system to bulk bins in each barn. From these bins the feed passes ‘through large glass pipes to the lselI-feeders. Automatic stable [cleaners and waterers are in- the same is worked within four feet of the concrete highways; sugar 'beets and potatoes are two of the main crops and no land is designated for grazing because of damage caused to it by cattle. Feed is drawn to these cattle. The climate is similar to our own but doesn‘t get as cold. Sixteen degrees above in Czechoslakia is considered severe. Fall wheat can be planted until November, and oat seeding starts in March. And while the country is quickly becoming mechanized, the equip- ment is not treated, on the whole, with the same respect as it is in Canada. 1 never saw so many plows left sitting outside. 'All machinery was native to the Com- munist Countries. Dual-Purpose At the state farm's cattle barn I learned there was only one breed, the Red and White Spot- ted cattle. This is a dual-purpose breed, of medium size which, while not a heavy milk producer is the source of beef production. I would assume that a record of 7.000 lbs. would be rather good. Nor are these cattle high testers. An average sized unit is 100 milk- ing at all times and any new buildings are constructed toacâ€" commodate that number. Milk is handled in many cases in bulk and there is no problem in ar- riving at prices to the producer quotas, 2 per cent milk, Jersey and Guernsey milk versus Hol- stein milk because this is one product in short supply. The state farm cattle are not as well fed as ours because there just isn’t available an abundance of different feeds in Czechoslo- vakia. However, they feed the same grains as we do. and at the time I was there a great deal of beet pulp was being fed. This of course was soaking wet and fresh from the sugar beet fac- tories. On this farm they had a large potato cooking and drying op- eration. Potato meal is used for livestock food. All in all I would say the cattle operation was good but the housekeeping left a lot to be desired. Giant Farm Monday was spent with inter- views at the Parliament Buildings with heads of several depart- ments and on Tuesday I was tak- en through Bohemia to Moravia where we visited a giant farm. specializing in the growing and finishing of market pigs. Around this enterprise was a barbed wire fence with a guard at the gate. Our automobile had to drive tlirouah a trough 10 feet wide and ‘30 feet long filled with a strong disinfectant. In the man- ager's office near the gate we were given white coats and white pullover rubbers. and the purchase contract called for Mr. Robson to make a personal delivery. At the extreme left is Mr. A. Mercel, Czech attache to Canada and next to him Walter Pelley, Foreign Sales Division, Cana- da Packers. Next to Mr. Robson is Jim McTague of Alliston, District Director Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada. Glenafton Revela- tion originally came from the McTague estate. Man's Bugaboo â€" Envy Reveals Inferiority We know a. well-to-do engineer, ,now retired, who was driven by jenvy. While his financial rewards yMere great the net result of his ambition and creativeness, hap- piness, eluded him for 50 years. He was 60 before he conquered envy and he told us that he con- sidered those 50 years a complete waste. To further emphasize the de- gree of automation, a closed TV circuit was being installed, and in the manager's office was a TV set with 10 channels. By switching a button he can have a picture flashed on the screen, thus letting him know what is taking place in any one of the 10 buildings. This could be pret~ ty rough on the hired help. How~ ever, I never saw as healthy a group of pigs. There were no visible signs of disease. No bed- ding was used and the pigs were very white and clean. They lie on 1% inch of blacktop covering the cement. The mortality rate. after the pigs weigh 80 lbs, and until market time, is .25 per cent. Feed efficiency was five lbs. to one lb. of live weight gain. Quotas stalled. The manure passes into a huge tank at the end of the barn where it is pumped into tanks and spread on the land. Big Brother Envy is a measure of one's lack of self-confidence which in turn reflects a lack of self-under- standing. and distorted social concepts. Excessive envy. like '11- coholism and other forms of neur- oticism is largely a social dis- ease but we cannot go into this profound subject here. However, a little understanding of the trait will go a long way toward making life somewhat easier. It might be well to mention that at the beginning of each year this farm is committed to deliver to the state so many pounds of live pigs. If the amount is deliv- ered in excess the management and staff are handsomely bon- used. Labour requirements were 21/; men to 2,500 pigs. This Giant farm finishes annuallv 60,000 pigs. The breed used is the Czech. White. which is much like the English Large While. only they are much shorter, have heavier hams and excellent feet and legs. 6,500 Acres There's more to a career than aptitude potential. Your outlook on life is just as important as technical or creative ability. To- day \\'e want you to study the first letter M with the small squared loop, on the bottom line. This «means jealousy, which is fear of competition. Now. jeal- ousy combined with acquisitive- ness spells out to ENVY which, when exceSs‘ive, is a poisonous weed in the garden of life. En- vy is as common as the common cold and just as we dread this disease so do we seek by any number of guileful methods to disown envy. ‘ Our next stop was at the Zidlo- chovic State Farm which is the Envy is as~insatiab1e as it is? wasteful. It feeds upon itself, in- terferes with true efiticiency, im-l pedes or blocks proper potentialw discolours the emotional tone. Itj sours. Being anti-social it 3w tracts hostility. It smiles at the boss's jokes, however inane they may be. barely tolerates the equal and is contemptuous of others. It. Vocations In Handwriting BY ALEX SJOBERG (C.G.A. - I.G.A.S.) pride and joy of the republic. It consists of approximately 6.500 acres and all but about 500 acres is arable. This farm was put to- gether from land acquirei from imperial estates and church pro- perties. What used to be a castle occupied by Archduke Frederick is now a beautiful hunting lodge. There we stayed overnight, and next day visited the various farming and-livestock enterpris- es. On all these farms, whether collective or state, the success of agriculture is evaluated by the amount of milk produced on a hectar, or 2H: acres of land. Management is proud when they say they have produced as much as 194,000 lbs. of milk off 250 acres of land in one year. To Holstein breeders this is not much of a record, and regardless of the quality of the cattle from Shur-Gain Farm they are bound to increase production. On this particular farm the main crops were grain, sugar beets, corn and grapes. Livestock holdings consisted of their native cattle and 200 were milked at all times.‘ Also there was under experiâ€" ment 3 group of Danish Red Cattle. A very fine breeding herd of Czech White hogs also was maintained. The manager of this farm is rated as the top farm manager in the republic, and the ‘powers that be' are happy to tell you so. It is to this farm that the Holstein cattle were to go, after completing a quarantine of 30 days near Prague. Our engineer told us: “In my case‘ envy was the terrible gift of my frustrated father. Unwittingly he sacrificed me to a large mea- sure of unfulfilment. In turn, my envy poisoned my children. Now that I understand it I know that a child who is well loved and wisely taught, encouraged to look into matters, to analyze and compare, to understand himself in relation to life, is not envious. He has confidence in himself. He has a workable philosophy. I'm trying to set an example for my grandchildren now to' make some amends to my own children.” Now study the first capital M on the top line and take note of the enlarged closed loop. Our engineer now makes his capital M's in this fashion and which, in conjunction with other traits as revealed by other strokes. show that he has outgrown jealousy.i He is still quite acquisitive. but this trait now works hand in glove with a broadened and sharpened interest in philosophi-j cal matters. ! is distorted thinking. One mark of culture is the lack of envy; a proof of intellectual pro- gress the outgrowing of this trait. Envy is immaturity. It never fails to be recognized, is an embarr- assment to one's company and gives no peace to the possessor. If there is jealousy in your handwriting, don’t jump to con- clusions It must be carefully ev- aluated and only a professional grapho analyst can do this. Jea- lousy sometimes is a needed trait. And you can be acquisitive for affection. greater knowledge, for travel and so forth. But where jealousy and acquisitiveness ex- ist, it is time for a close look at self. Then it will pay big divi- dends to have your writing an- Iyzed. Remember too that there are degrees of envy and that in some cases a sharp, probing. an- alytical intelligence will qualify the trait. as could signs of gen- erosity. and so forth. Trait com- binations and specific meanings thereof are numberless. Copyright NO DOWN PAYMENENT â€" NOTHING TO PAY FOR 60 DAYS FOR YOUR CAR REQUIREMENTS OPEN AN “ INTERNATIONAL CHARGE " AT CANADIAN TIRE with TROUBLE STARTING â€" N0 IPICK-UP? Get a Winter 'I'une-up Special! Price Includes: TUNE-UP KIT New-Car qual- ity. All needed parts included to restore pow- er and pep â€" Condenser, ro- tor. points. SHOCK ABSORBERS $9.70 & $10.50 Installed $6.95 Mole-Muster Visual Puk INSTALLED $1.50 to $1.90 DRIVE LABOUR and Ride-O-Matic clean Each Pair Points, Condenser and Rotor Check Fuel Pump - Adjust Carburetor C.T.C. “Turbo-Fire” Spark Plugs Check Electrical System SALE PRICE Chev. and Pontiac, 1949-53 Ford 1949-54 “Do-it- Yourself" SAFELY I windshield WC“ Mm“ TIRE) 25 YONGE ST. N., RICHMOND HILL TUrner 4-1196 ASSOCH 10.10 h Includu o undid for Ford and 1 1947-54. Chovrolel, So! Dodge, Ford, Meteor and Ply- mouth (most I. '56) h" 1 1.50 h 13.96 Pair Chevrolet, 1955-57 10.10 Pair Dodg- l946~ LEAF SPRINGS Chm. 194,-)! (maul) Chum, 1934-”, C-cyl. (mom Pontiac, I’ll-S4, l-cyL (men) Pontiac, "ll-5,, C-cyL (not?) Ind, 1957-” (I-cyl.) KING BOLT SETS lodge and Plymouth 1949-59, 6-cyl. (most) '0", 1953-56 (moat) Perl. "4’44 (mom COIL SPRINGS Sludobakur Chump. 1941-54 6-cyl. (man) Iiiudebnkerr Chapap. A TOE-fl “in. '(m'm) MAXI AND YEAR Chov‘ Front End Parts Clamps Extra Where Needed - 25¢ each. SIMILAR SAVING FOR MOST CARS, INCLUDING MOST IMPORTS and PIymouth ovuything w both wh Melaor, Sat . 1942-54 55-57 rm 55-39 Dodge, vam. 51-590mm 10.60 “- 11.10 '0 11.45 "L 9.80 '0 13.15 "4 Installed $4.50 Each Set FUEL PRESSURE Regulaior in; that In WHICH. .25 .20 .80 “Do-H- Youucll" Sal. Pliu 4.70 6.40 4.70 6.40 6.90 4.70 6.60 7.65 AV. 5-4501 (most). Pair Reducu fronl whcnl way, impravu flaring. Chev. Pontiac, 1955- QJO U l 'I' up”! Upper to "M Lower 11.50 to 13.20 low" 59. Upper 1955.53 .35' .so Upplf 9 to "'1 Chovmlat, 1949-57 Dodge and Plymouth, 4.83 1946-56. Pair Ford and Meteor, 3.30 1942-53 (most). Pair Lower 6.20 to 8.50 fqridi and Met-or, if floHeTed ouf caus- â€"rear end dragging . . . check regularly! 49 nodqc, Plvm. 55-59 (Mom Improves performance u! all cars. H e 1 p s to cure ‘ m a n y of the t r o u b I e 3 in high - pressure 1' u e I systems. Cuts carbure- tor and engine wear. S a v e a gas. E a s y to install. TIE ROD ENDS BALL JOINTS M u m. r Inlfflllld Sula Plict 6.95 8.65 9.15 6.95 8.85 9.90 6 CYL. $11.95 8 CYL. $13.95 4 CYL. Mum" ln:fcllcl_ with Tail hp. 11.05 12.95 11.10 13.00 12.95 13.20 10.85 12.95 14.25 13.25 .80