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Hays) Fare Rn REE OTE ASR SAMUEL FARMER, 5 Editor and Publisher EDITORIAL The Future Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, Ris first, best country ever is at home.--Goldsmith, . : EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS J longer live to himself alone. Wide co-operation v is essential, : he The employment problems which must be met, Those facts have been pressed home by many «both here and in the United States, are beginning praltical lessons in expenditures and receipts. <i to show, and to cause soméd concern. In the They have been pressed home by the success of . I United States, 14,000 war contracts, aggregating organizations in other industries. Once the Canadian Weekly N thirteen billion dollars, have been cancelled, and general idea of co-operation was accepted, the recently . 911,000 fewer workers are employed in war numbers in the Patrons of Industry, United Far- equipment production, Unless an unexpected emergency arises, the peak of production in - these lines has been reached, and labor must be turned into other channels, Another phase of the unemployment problem is seen in the case of the steady stream of returning % men, many of whom are ready and anxious to resume the business they left when they joined the armed, forces. But the way is barred be- cause they cannot be granted necessary priorities as to materials, ete. ] ! In airlines, confusion is evident. The Canadian Pacific Railway has been endeavoring to form transcontinental and fransoceanic lines in com- petition with the publicly owned lines controlled by the Government. This "free-for-all" idea fostered by the Canadian Pacific does not seem feasible in so vast an enterprise, If the tendency is toward public ownership of public utilities, the place to begin will be with such new enterprises. This big international problem will require very careful settlement. : In relation to employment of fliers the whole situation is at present most unsettled. In the meantime there is a growing realization that' local communities must do all they can to provide local employment for the returning men > and women, 3 - r LJ * * Ld THE FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE This organization is growing in, three direc- tions--1. Numbers; 2, Stability as to cost of ad- ministration; 3. Experience. As is the case in every other line of human endeavor, organization along co-operative lines is absolutely essential, human nature being what it is. The ideal condition of human society would be according to the Golden Rule.. Almost everybody is personally willing to: agree to the theory of the Golden Rule, particularly as operated by the "other fellow"; but we have not reached any widespread application of this ideal. _ Among the latest groups to organize has been the farming group. This was most natural for the farmer until recent years was personally self- sufficient in large measure, If he had to have help, he organized temporarily on a very small scale with his neighbors as 'in barn raisings, a £3 wood bees, threshings, etc. The plan worked fairly well so long as farm operations were a family or community affair, But to-day, world andl.iome markets are of major importance to the farmer; and a little bug such as" the Colorado beetle, may upset routine methods of growing potatoes, ete. The fact is, the farmer can no mers, and various specialized Assoclations grew. But although the interests of these bodies inter- twined, they continued to be operated largely by self-interest. Now the larger vision in con- trolling and the Canadian Federation of Agricul- ture has become a powerful and well organized corporation, working in many lines for the gen- eral benefit of farmers in all lines of farm pro- duction, An important feature of this comparatively new Federation lies in the fact that the old hit and miss system of financial support is dis- appearing, and the required money is being paid in many districts by taxes--a fifth of a mill on the dollar of assessment. In other words, the Federation is looked upon as a necessity, and it is realized that it must be paid for in the same business like way as any other necessity; especially as its operation helps to increase the farmer's profits, 2 The work of the Federation is wide spread. There is being accumulated a fund of knowledge, through actual experiment and experience, that is a most valuable asset to the farmers of Canada-- if they will use it. To-day, through the pioneer work of the 0,A,C., the Experimental Farm, the Federation, and similar institutions, it is no longer necessary for the farmer to do his work by, the cut and try method. All the best ideas, along any line of production, are available to him. Sometimes he loses out because it is hard to be- lieve that scientific study applied to practical farming can do so much for farm: improvement. Briefly, he hasn't much faith in books or in new ideas. Or he won't take the trouble to change his mind and his methods. Of course he is the loser. Moving pictures help in this matter, But that class of farmers is growing fewer in numbers, If bugs and pests, and market con- ditions change--and they do--then the methods of meeting the new situations as they arise must change, too. In this transition period the farmer has come very much to the front, None of us can live very long without eating; and none of us will eat well, if farming is not done well. So far the Federation has avoided one pitfall that would ruin the whole movement--there has been no attempt to go into politics. As soon as it becomes a party matter, the real business of the Federation will be side-tracked in the struggle to hold office. Farmers can hold the reins, if they will stick together, and vote for those mea- sures (introduced by any party) which will give fair treatment to this--"the backbone of the country." LEN. PORT PERRY BUSINESS MEN MEET !! The annual meeting of the Port works system from its instal Perry Business Men's Association was |the present time. - : largely attended. : meeting held at the Sebert House, E. Mecregor presiding. The bus! Association during the past year: 1, The extensive Tepair work on the | little fresh wi building at the Fair Grounds (done in - co-operation with the Council and the | number, Fair Board. It was a supper ness session was opened by, the address of welcome by the Presi- dent, and the reading of the minutes, | which noted two main activities of the the sfisiency A practical suggestion was made to, Perry, having a 2 + householders that they have their hot The cost to householder.in this York water tanks cleaned once or twice a County centre is $4.00 per year, pay- year, being careful to shut off the in-' able half yearly in advance. take from the town mains, tem in suppl lake, as the creeks are low and few in "2, The erection of the horse shelter | three years, at the rear of the Post Office. Mr. Bottrell, Treasurer, read his re- ing used as a reservoir for the other! lakes on the Kawartha system, If the | ort, which showed the Association to 44 in a sound financial position. The Numinating Committee brought purpose is made, the su; in the following report: President--W, E. MacGregor 1st Vice-President--Sam Griffen 2nd Vice President--H. Durkin 3rd Vice-President--V, P. Stouffer Secretary--R, B. Smallman. Treasurer--Ernie Bottrell, Mr, Norman Green, Reeve of Cart- . wright; and Mr. T. Harding, Reeve of 5 Reach, were both present, and ex- ressed appreciation of the good work ing done by the Port Perry Associa- tion, particularly in the erection of the horse shelter. 3 ¢ : Sincere regret was expressed at the passing of Mr, Frank Dawes, who on a many occasions had proved himself to be a good friend of Port Perry. £5" The secretary was instructed to send 5 8 Jarier of Sondalente to Mrs, Dawes i an. ughter. ! i ~ Mr, Smallman suggested that after : this year, a manent Secretary be £28 selected for eed for t e Association; and that the Nominat mmittee make pro- vision for Hog Pres in their next re- rt. : PO Nominatin Committee--Mesars, G " - Gerrow, Dr. Lundy, Ted Jackson, Dr: MacMaster. { The various officers were called up- on to speak, and in most eases, refer- ence made to the unsatisfactory condition of Port Perry's water supply. This ject was the basis of a jengthy lon, Jn ich Rdeve Letcher gave. Ha obtlined the his orming address tory of the water- t Unfortunately Lake Scugog is be- {demand for more water for power tion work, Many relief suggestions were made from those present, both as to purify- ing the present water supply, and se- curing an adequate supply of pure drinking water, 2 Reeve Letcher promised that a thorough study of the whole situation will be made, and the best steps taken to remedy the present unpleasant sit- uation, : A Councillor Geo. A: McMillan, as chairman of the Hy and Water- works Committee, had visited the De- patient of Health, and Dr, Berry ad promised an investigation of the situation, This will likely be the first step in the survey. rt rt ef BAP en THE WATER SYSTEM AT B or OnE vILLE Edit y reques r+ A. V. Nolan, Editor of the Tribune has sent us {this de- scription of the water system .at Stouffville, for which we thank him, People who'are familiar with gray- ity operated domestic systems in vil- lages and small towns may well be surprised that there are not more of them operated in this manner instead of the common pumping system, all the domestic systems in sR less than 40 are gravity controlled. One of the bet Miaatcations of a 2. Weeds are growing rapid- .!ly, and have not been cut for the past pply must jeventually come from Lake Scugog. In! present war conditions, that demand |i8 more or less continuous for muni- lation to gravity system can be seen at Stouff- ville which is similar in size to Port opulaton of 1300. years ago, and the debentures are all paid, so that only maintenance money y Before the debentures were paid these rates were double the present charges, but still away below f is required. most towns, | Stouffville obtains its water from wells or pipe sunken in the ground on town property three miles from the village on an elevation where numer- ous springs existed. Fortunately hard- pan was struck at around 25 feet, so that the water has no iron ot mineral odor, although it is very hard. There are two reservoirs, containing around 160,000 gallons. A tine spring creek rises on the property which contains 16 acres well wooded. This creek is tapped for an auxiliary supply should the demand be overly heavy during July and August. Since this addition was only installed a year ago, it has not been called on so far. ; The system maintains a constant pressure of 66 pounds, and as Stouff- ville has no high buildings we can throw two or three streams over the highest building at one time, How- ever, better pressure may be desirable in some municipalities but that can easily be obtained today by the use of a booster pump attached to the fire ttuck. Our pressure is ample for tap use, and is ideal for the preservation of mains, It is interesting to note that there has not been a single break in the mains since they were laid all those years ago. Our only breaks oc- cur in the small Pipe lines leading to the consumer premises, Some of these pipes spring a leak in 10 or 15 years, due to the nature of the soil. ~ One reason so few towns install a vity system is probably due to not ving a supply of water available y ' This i charge allows all the taps you wish to Two factors have worked against! instal in your home, bath room, toilet, of the waterworks sys-| and a lawn tap. Industry is supplied ying pure water:1-- Very at a rate of less than half that charged ater is flowing into the'by other municipalities nearby. | The system was installed about 40 plans for the re-establishment in civil life of personnel in the Armed Forces? Answer--Canada not only has con- crete plans but it also has legislation and orders-in-council in effect and operating. Under the orders-in-coun- cil and legislation, up until the end of 1043, approximately 6500 veterans of this war had received cash benefits and grants in addition to mustering- out pay and allowances to assist in their re-establishment, More than 6,000 vetérans of this war are in re- ceipt of pensions. . Hundreds are re- ceiving vocational - training and a number are completing education at Canadian Universities. Those in need of medical and dental treatment are receiving that care. Question--Does the programme ap- ply to men and women alike? Answer--FExcept for a few reason- able modifications with reference to women in the Service, ex-service wo- men and ex-service men benefit equal- ly under the programme set up. features rchabilitation . its broad Canada's Question--In what does polity do? Answer--It provides assistance to] those ex-service personnel who are! prepared to help themselves. It pro- vides, where practicable, for return with seniority, to former civil employ- Answers to Questions about the Re- habilitation Programme for Service Men and Women This Programme was discussed by a Committee of the INSTALMENT 1 Question--Has Canada any concrete PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 6th, 194 N for Fighters ewspaper Association in Ottawa : disabled as a result of service is fully operative while free treatment facilities are available for those whom departmental doctors find require treatment and hospitalization, Question--What Is the period dur- ing which grants and benefits are operative ? Aunswer--In the main these apply for a maximum of twelve months or the period of service, whichever is less, Question--\What is grants and benefits ? the scale of Answer--Single men receive $10.20 weekly and married men, with their wives, $14.40 weekly. In addition there are allowances for children and other dependents on approximately the same scale as paid by the Depen- dents' Allowance Board, Question--What about ex-service personnel who wish to establish them: sclves on the farm? Answer--The Veterans' Land Act, passed in 1941, takes care of this. Complete details of this Act will be given in a later issue but in general it gives the veteran, as a grant from the government, a substantial equity in his farm from the outset, condi- tional on his fulfilling his obligations for ten years, Question--Is there any similar home-owning: benefit for the urban worker? ment to bona fide employes who wish to return to their former positions, It provides the facilities and finances for acquiring necessary trade skills. It enables those who interrupted their education to enlist to 'continue that education through grants and pay- ment of fees, It provides financial benefits during the period. ex-service personnel, fit and available for work, and for whom no suitable work is available, are secking employment. It gives financial assistance while they re awaiting returns to those who em- bark on private enterprise. For those temporarily incapacitated but whose health is not so badly impaired as to necessitate hospitalization, there is financial assistance while rebuilding Answer--At present there is no such provision for an urban commun- ity, but ex-service personnel can_re- ceive similar assistance under the Veterans' Land Ac¢t if they wish a Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance, Subscription expires. 5 cents a single copy Lett _------------ a To the Home Folks Away from Home, doughboy in the social swim. But you keep up your end in the battle- front. Even'the American commen- tators admit that, which is so much to the good. Over here, we are busy getting new ration books, new unemployment in- surance books, making out income tax reports (that is those of us who have anything to report), speeding the campaign for L.O.D.E. and Red he Sixth Victory Loan--*"something doing all the time." Not forgetting the blood donors. This last feature The employment picture is chang- ing all the time now. The young farmers who have been working in the munition factories during the winter must return to the farm now, Farm sales are very much the style, Ted Jackson has been on the run all the time. In fact it's a good thing that Sunday comes round once a week. Between ourselves, I think some of the farmers who are selling out will be wishing themselves farm in a few years, these auction sales are good, and the sellers argue that they can always start up again. Maybe, | The draft is taking many more men | from the industries, and there is al general all round change. Some of | the industries are running hort | handed. Housing shortage is acute even in places like Port Perry, here is doing his bit to ease up the situation. That man is W. S. Taylor. He bought the Sweetman (McIntyre) block, and is putting in five apart- ments, cach with bathroom complete. And they are all rented before they are finished. Active Service I'see that you have your times keep- Ing up your end with the American Cross Funds, and getting ready for! t is important and being very well done. One man so busy at other things. er to Those on The other day after a snow storm, some girls made a big snowman, and a couple of days later, some young- sters were parading the sidewalks with roller skates. That shows you the changeable nature of the weather. In fact we have had most of our win- {ter packed into March. But we keep Lon saying -- "Oh well, it'll soon be lover," "We've been saying this for two or three weeks now, But Spring is coming. It can't help it. The sun will look after that. Seed catalogues are beginning to arrive. The colors of the pictures are as alluring as ever. Many of our | people caught the gardening fever last year. Once it gets into the blood [it is hard to shake it off. And that is a good thing for two rcasons--1. "It provides much toward a good healthy food supply;, 2. A fellow I feeling makes us wondrous kind, Gardening gives the gardeners an endless topic of conversation. One of the first discoveries of the gardener is the fact that weeds are much i hardier than the plants you want to , grow--much hardier, Next is that back on the|every plant has its particular enemy. But the temp-| Some of those enemies are so small tation to sell is strong, for prices at] you can scarcely see them; some of them huge like the tomato worm. You need never run out of a job when you veally become interested In a garden. Friendly competition is the life of the enthusiastic gardener. Ours is a great corner for that friend- Iy rivalry where the editor lives. It would be a good time to start a Horticultugpl Society if we weren't But most of our houscholders have good gar- dens and are keeping the town in trim shape awaiting your return. Yours truly, THE EDITOR. home with a small land holding within reach of their employment but out- side the high taxation area, Similar- ily, commercial fishermen who return to that occupation after discharge from the Armed Services can receive help in establishing a home on small holdings near their fishing grounds and in purchasing their fishing equip- ment, 3 . (The next instalment of this fea- ture will deal with procedure on dis- health. The pensions plan for those charge. Notice to Hydro Consumers To the Port Perry Hydro Consumers: Your Council has been rather concerned over an operating loss of $1200.00 "The Scugog Kids", on the local hydro system for 1943. True we have provided all the necessary reserves and the distribution system has been maintained in first class con- dition. Likewise we have bonds totalling $7000.00 which are available to offset any operating loss. It will be realized, however, that losses similar to those which have occurred during the past few years cannot continue in- definitely without an increase in rates. The local system obtains its power from the Hydro Electric Power Com- mission and the cost of power is the principal item making up the operating expense. 'An examination of the load charts on which the monthly bill is "The Scugog Kids" These are six Port Perry boys serv- ing overseas with Major Connie Smythe's Battery, and are known as They are: Back Row --- Gunners Len, Colbear, Grant McDermott and Fred Colbear. Front Ken Hillier, Walter "Mike" Sheridan and Jack Sangster. Row--Gunners based, shows that there are two critical periods during the day when our peak shoots up to a high value and the Hydro bills us each month on the basis of these peaks. They occur between 11.30 and 12 noon, and 5.30 to 6,30 in the evening, The electric ranges and hot plates must be used at meal time, but other equipment is also in use at these times which could quite easily be shifted slightly to avoid these critical periods, without any inconvenience to the individual user. ' We have a considerable number of large waterheaters on our system, and it is very desirable that these be turned off when' the ranges are in use, It is not the desire to unduly restrict the use of any piece of electrical equipment but simply to have each consumer try and spread the uses over a longer period and avoid particularly the critical hours of noon and evening, You realize, of course, that the hydro users are the owners of. the local system and YOUR consideration and co-operation will assure low hydro rates for ALL OF US. Sincerely yours, W. M. LETCHER, Reeve, Editor's Note--Mr. A. W. Murdock, Chief Engineer of Ontario Hydro! Electric Power Commission, was in Port Perry on Tuesday, and gave the in- formation re local Hydro which shows that we are operating at a loss, owing to the excessive use of electricity at the peak load hours. Practical ways of remedying this situation are given in the letter published herewith, It is to our advantage to follow these suggestions as carefully as we possibly can or our surplus will soon be wiped out, above the level of the town, = The Stouffville system is on an elevation of approximately 125 feet above the centre of the town's main street. Here the pressure, I am told, is 656 pounds, but we supply farms to the east of the town and houses in the same area which is above the main part of Stouffville a considerable height as those who know the lay of Stouff- ville will understand, The pressure at the weakest point is the one I first mentioned, namely 65 pounds, I might have mentioned that since our water rises in the several small pipe lines sunk close to the reservoir emptying directly into the reservoirs, we always obtain Al tests taken monthly and sent to Toronto, Congratulations to" the Raymes Bros. Messrs. John and George Raymes, Port Perry's oldest twins, and as far as we know the oldest twins. in the County, are celebrating their 92nd birthday on Friday, April 7th. Both men are enjoying fair health, and we join with their many friends in wish- ing Many Happy Returns, Easter Meeting Woman's Missionary Society and the Woman's Association was held jn the school room of the United Church on Tuesday afternoon. ladies, after which Mrs. Jackson con- ducted a special service, topic--"Christ is Risen--the Church is Born." Mrs. A. J. Carnegie The Union Easter meeting of the Mrs. G. Holmes, president of the W.A., welcomed the Easter devotional presented the program as follows-- "py Reading, "Easter Customs", by Mrs, Real; Solo, by Mrs. Dave Carnegie; Reading, "The Picture", by Mrs. Clifford (nce Virginia - Nasmith); Piano solo, "In a Monastery Garden", by Mrs. Orde. Rev. C. Smith was present and spoke briefly, later pro- nouncing the benediction." Mrs. Brock president of the W.M.S., thanked the ladies who took part in the program. After the meeting wag concluded, tea and Hot Cross buns were served. NEW HOLSTE ' IN FIELDMAN FOR CENTRAL ONTARIO Georgé F. Drennan, Alliston, who has been appointed as Central Ontario fieldman for the Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada, A successful practical farmer, he brings to his new position a wealth of experience and marked executive ability . A former President of the Ontario Swine Breed- ers' Association, he is a member of 'the Swine Committee of the Royal Winter Fair, President of Alliston Fair,-.and has, -for--ten years, been Sales 'Agent of the Simcoe Holstein Breeders' Club. He operates one of the best small Holstein herds in Can- ada. R. M. Holtby, Port Perry, veteran Holstein fieldman, whom he succeeds, has had to curb his activities because of poor health, but will con- tinue in an advisory capacity to Mr. Drennan and as Chief Selective Re- - gistration Inspector, a CAA i Ee pote ih pdeat Cdr Or ST i og oS