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---- Page 6 She Thought Her Nephew, Whisk, Was Lazy By Max Trell with us. She's a great help to everyone. And so is young Dust Brush, and Old Mr. Mop, and Mrs. Scrub Brush. They make them- selves really useful. I don't know how Mother could ever keep the Knarf and Hanid, the shadows with the turned-around names, were on the point of falling asleep in a corner of the playroom when they suddenly heard someone say- ing: "Hard work never harmed anyone! You're lazy!" The two shadows sat up at once. "Oh, no, Auntie dear--I'm not lazy at all!" said another voice. Knarf and Hanid looked around the-dark room. All the toys were asleep in their proper places! Teddy, the stuffed bear, was sit- ting on the floor, Mary Jane- the rag doll, was lying under the chair, the China Doll was in her private doll-house, General Tin, the tin soldier, was standing (with his eyes shut) near the playroom door. Then, all at once, they noticed a Broom and Whisk-Broom on the other of the room. At that moment they heard the a side "You're lazy!" Broom told Whisk. Broom saying: "You're my neph-| house clean without them, and ew, Whisk. But I can't say that [without me." I like the way you waste your| «Thats right" poor Whisk time, T've never seen you sweep| Broom had to admit sadly. a carpet, or a floor, or brush cob-| your handle is too short," said webs down from the ceiling the| i. Broom. "A person would way I do. All you do is flick dust out of clothes!" A Low Voice At this, Whisk Broom said in a very low voice: "Yes, Auntie dear, that's all anyone in this house ever lets me do." "Bah! You're lazy. Now just take our friend Miss Feather Duster who lives in the closet have to creep on his hands and knees to sweep the floor with you." "But maybe Tll grow bigger someday!" cried the Whisk Broom in a more cheerful voice. "Do you think so?" "I doubt it," said Aunt Broom, "I've never heard of a Whisk- Broom growing bigger. But per- haps you will. Youd better eat all you can from now on." "Eat all I can of what, Auntie dear?" You May Obtain This Book and 3 Others Lots of Dust "Eat dust, Nephew Whisk . . . eat lots of dust! That's the only thing for you to eat." "I will, Auntie dear! Ill brush and brush and brush--as hard as I can. And I'll find plenty of dust. Tl grow bigger. Just you wait and see!" Fo Wild Flag Then Broom and Whisk Broom fell silent. And Knarf and Hanid looked at each. other and smiled. They felt sorry for the poor little Whisk Broom who wanted to grow bigger and bigger and be a broom. They knew he couldn't. But he was funny just the same. SEE PAGE § Carsten Glahn Optometrist - Optician 173 Colborne Street Oakville -- TELEPHONE 1375 -- OFFICE HOURS .30 to 5.00 Evenings Daily 9 Sat. . 9.30 to 12.00 Mon. and Thurs. 7 to 8 Or By Appointment Alfalfa Crops Heavier Production of alfalfa seed in Canada, based on records main- tained for the past 20 years by the plant products division, Do- minion Department of Agricul- ture, is making rapid strides. Tn 1929, production was placed at less than one million pounds. By 1939, production had increased to about five and one-half million pounds, and last year to nearly 11 million pounds. Current pros- pects indicate that the 1948 crop may be even larger than in 1947, says H. R. Parnell, of the plant products division. Even more noticeable than the increased production has been the movement of producing areas westward from Ontario. In 1929 practically the total grop was grown in this province. By 1935, however, the possibilities of pro- ducing alfalfa seed in Western Canada were being realized. As the knowledge spread that alfalfa seed of superior quality could be a profitable crop in cergain areas of the West, production has in- creased very considerably, while that of Ontario has declined. In 1947 over 90 per cent of the total crop was grown in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta; Sas- katchewan alone accounted for over five million pounds. As the result of increased pro- duction in recent years, Canada has had relatively large quantities of seed available for export. Cana- dian grown alfalfa seed has gain- ed an excellent reputation on world markets and the United States has become a market for a good share of the surplus seed. Exports from the 1947 crop were the largest on record and amount- ed to nearly eight million pounds valued at about three million dollars. New Egg Production Methods The quality of an egg when laid, as well as the state in which it reaches the consumer, depends greatly upon the care given to the bird and the product. In summer time particularly, warm temperatures and unsuit- able feeding conditions in badly drained yards, are two of the prin- cipal causes of poor quality. Soil- ed, additional causes of lower grades. At the Dominion Experimental Station at Harrow, Ont. says W. F. Mountain, head poultryman, the method of handling eggs is regarded as important in the preservation of quality. Ordinary. baskets which hold the natural heat and may crush the more brittle eggs, have been replaced at the station by a simple con- trivance for carrying Keyes trays. The eggs are put in the trays di- rectly from the nests and ar taken, in the carrier to a cool place. Better air circulation re- sults and the risks associated with handling are reduced. The carrier is made of wood and consists of a hase of 1: inches square; in addition, four stained or cracked shells are 2 iS Co I days Bh GARDEN By DEAN HALLIDAY Released by Central Press Canadlan ~GRAPH UNFERTILIZED TOMATO PLANT BY S/F TOMATO PLANT PEPPED UP COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER, FEEDINGS OF 5-10 -5 petites and young ones that are given extra feedings will outgrow those that must fend for them- selves. ) ) ) ) » y > > > > 4 > 4 > 4 ) 4 > ) ) p > > < 4 4 < 4 4 < 4 4 4 < 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 < 5 ® Daily Bus Service Oakville - Milton - Guelph --Via-- Trafalgar - Drumquin Campbellville - Brookville Eden Mills WE ALSO CATER TO YOUR CHARTER BUS NEEDS For Timetable and Rates, See Local Bus Depot WV VY YY YY VY YY Bus daily for Guelph - 7.40 a.m. Return Arrival - 5 p.m. Leave for Milton - 5.10 p.m. MAPLE LEAF BUS LINES 2 A A A 5S AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA VV YY VY VV VV VY VY VV VY VV, Do a oo A AAAAAAAAAAAAAARAAAAAAA AAAAAARAAAAAAAARAAAAAAA AA "Tomato plants have healthy ap-| plant, but not closer than four five inches from the stem. It has been found out that when tomato plants are given these extra feedings the seedlings Thursday, August gg ny ~ For Of Trafalgar Township UK. APPLE Crop On July 15, the British yy, try of Agriculture estimateg 1048 dessert and cooking gp crop at about 340 thousand which is considerably les try the record 590 thousand in 1g but above the 1938-47 yearly erage of 298 thousand tons 18-inch lengths of stout lath and a piece of wool 12 inches lond and about one inch square are required. One end of each lath is fastened to the base near the corner, two on each side. The two laths on each side slant to- gether, forming a triangle, the upper ends overlapping. The 12- inch piece is placed under the apex of each triangle, forming the sides, and when fastened se- curely makes a handle for carry- ing. The trays are placed in the carrier in the same order as when being put in an egg case. 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