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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN. BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO THURSDAY, JANUARY l4th, 1943 Problem of Farmers Is Concern of Ail Canadians (By J. V. McAree ln The Toronto Globe and Mail) John Bracken bas announced fhat, aside from winning the war, the task ta which he will chiefly devote himself is the re-establish- ment of Canadian agriculture. It is about time. It remains aur chief industry, and over the years no other industry has been s0 mismanaged, and in different parts of the country brought s0 close ta ruin. It is questionable whether in the past fifty years agriculture has ever been in a wholly satisfactory or even sol- vent condition. The driftaway from the farms has been almost uninterrupted, and people do not drift away from a satisfactory and solvent occupation. And the drif t has flot represented only a deterioration of manpower on the f arm. It has represented, what is, more important, a drif t of braîn-power. The brighter, the better educated, the more en- terprising young men have escap- ed from the farm and in many cases have become Canada's lead- ers. Where have the leaders came from among those who remained? They have been hewers of wood and drawers of water, and perhaps authors of letters ta the editor. Braîna Gount on Farm We have a friend who was a successful business man. Ten years or more ago he bought a small farm not f ar from this cîty and there was flot a year when he did not make a handsome profit. He dicb. it, he told us, simply by applying business methods ta farming, samething that not one in ten farmers does. Moreover, he told us that in his opinion the fundamental trouble with farmers was their lack of enterprise, though he used a stronger word. It is notoriaus that at all times, in good years and bad, there has been in almost every farming community in Canada one man or two who continued ta prosper. They looked after their stock bet- ter; they chose their crops and their markets more wisely; they kept their acres more fertile. They continued to thrive while their neighbors sank deeper into the swamp of insolvency. Not s0 NUTRITIONI DRIVE Sponsored by the Government Starts This lMonth Naturally we are ail-out for such a drive. First - Because we must have a healthy people in Canada if we are going ta give our f ull effort toward winning this waz. Second - In any nutrition campaign MILK heads the list for the most nourish- ing food for aid and young, as well as the best and cheapest food. THAT US WHY WE RECOMMENP THAT YOU DRINK MORE GLEN RAE MILK M It's Not Ail Work In The Air Force .'AL After a big storm in Toronto, snow gpromised too much funad Hall, Chapel Street, Bowmanviile, last week these three-blue-ca te ot sidetracked. WieAr lftadAn am akr young ladies hied themselves out woman Grace Hall, formerly of ton, handled Dobbin, Pauline ta Riverdale zoo to see how the the local Goodyear office staff and O'Keefe of Vancouver, stole a animals were doing. But the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence1 ride on the plow. long ago we published several letters in our column calling at- tention ta the f act that f arma mach- inery stood unprotected outdoors tbrough the winter, undoubtedly deteriorating; for while it is pos- sible ta preserve it by the gen- erous use of grease and paint there was no evidence that grease and paint had been used. Bad Farmlng Year after year, ta applausive whoops from railway companies, finance corporations and Govern- ment statisticians, farmers in Western Canada plowed up hund- reds of thousands of acres of land on which they sowed wheat and later reaped the wbirlwind in the form of dust-bowls and near- starvation. A share should neyer have broken that sod, which nature had taken hundreds of years ta form. Speaking general- ly of wbeat growing in the West, the land was mined rather than f armed. The more machinery was used the less fertile the acres became, because of lack of the natural enrichment which an- imals provide. But the f armers continued to grow wheat after wheat had become a drug on the market, when it was absolutely unsaleable. In the end the Gov- ernment had ta intervene ta guar- antee farmers a price for wheat which amounted ta a large public subsidy. In the United States farmîng was in such an anarchic condition that the Government actually subsidized the farmers for not producing some of their staple crops. The expedient may have been necessary, but the fact that it had ta be resorted ta shows ta what a depth of imbecîlîty the whole agricultural industry had fallen. Not Enough Money The fundamental trouble witb agriculture, in Canada at least, is that there is not enough profit in it. There is nothing ta attract people ta it who have not been farmers for generations, who have flot been, one might say, born in- ta that condition of servitude. 0f course, wealthy city men often find it pleasant ta buy a few hund- red acres and become gentlemen farmers. This costs themn less than maintaining a yacht or a rac- ing stable, but they regard it as a hobby. Certainly they make no ,money from it. (?n the other hand, young men born on the farm flock ta the cities by the thousands every year ta work as mechanics, even as laborers, and find the change pleasanter and more prof- itable. In wartime this drift has become a flood. Even the owners of farms have abandoned them ta work in munitions. Others have been driven from their farms by the impossibility of getting help. This is a hardship which they might have been spared by a more intelligent and courageous pro- gram at Ottawa. The fruit of the soil is as essential to aur survival as tanks and corvettes. Yet its production is left largely ta chance and the law of supply and demand, RIDE IN SAFETY and CONFORT 0O DY GARTON'S MOTOR COACHES Wh.n travelling between Bowmanvllle, Oshawa, lVhltby or AMax, on accouat of un- certalty of weather conditions, bcd roads and ratlonlng of gas and tires, more people'are abandonlng their cars in favor of GARTONS MOTOR COACHES. Convenielit Sehedules Âsk for Time Table .Phone 2666, Bowmanvllle now almost universally suspended. Ready for Service The plight of the Canadian farmers is the more remarkable in view of the fact that in no other industry does such a flood of ta- formation descend upon those en- gaged in it. We surmise that one reason there are, as we have said, in every farming community, in good years and bad, a few farmers who have prospered is because they are willing ta read and learn. But there is nothing s0 likely ta increase the general standard of mental intelligence and enterprise in the farming community as op- portunity for greater profits, or at least the assurance of a decent living. When farmers' sons re- main on the farm and when people from the city turn to farm- ing as a desirable means of making a if e, as well as a living, then we may be assured that the farming industry is what it ought ta be. We think there are few city dwell- ers who do not appreciate the vital raIe that agriculture plays in their lives, and who would not be willing ta make necessary sac- rifices ta place it on a sound basis. There can be few indeed who would subscribe ta the advice which Sir Richard Cartwright on one memorable occasion offered a delegation of farmers. He said that the solution of the farmers' trouble was for them ta work harder and eat less. Obituary Mrs. Thomas H. Lockhart Mrs. Thomas H. Lockhart died Sunday, January lOth, at Bow- manville Hospital after an illness of two weeks. Born at Alliston, Ontario, 77 years ago, she was formerly Miss Rebecca Elizabeth McLeod, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McLeod. As a young girl sbe moved with her family to Toronto. She wasa milliner in that city for several years. She spent a number of years in Western Canada, and was closely associated with Christian work ahl her life. While in Ta- ronto she attended Carlton Street United Church. After her mar- niage ta Mr. Thomas H. Lockhart, of Bowmanville, she joined Trin- ity United Church where she was active and was a life member of the W.M.S. She is survived by ber husband, two step-sons, Leland and Harold Lockhart, both of Hamilton, and a step-daughter, Miss Dorotby Lockbart, at home. Four sisters, Mrs. Geo. Meecb, Mrs. Fred GuI- len, Mrs. Alex McConnell, and Mrs. John Allan, of Toronto, also survive. The funeral was beld Tuesday afternoon from the residence, Cburch Street, witb Rev. J. E. Griffith officiating. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. The pallýearers were Gea. Meech, Alex Lockbart, Fred Gullen, Toronto, Harold and Le- land Lockbart, Hamilton, and O. Sharrard, Oshawa. Darwin George Bceol Darwin George Bickell died Tuesday, January 5, at Bowman- ville Hospital, after a month's ill- ness. Born in Bowmanville 48 years ago, be was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George H. Bick- ell. A life-long resident of Bow- manville, be was the praprietar of a truckîng business. Outside of bis work, bis chief interest was bis home. He was a member of Trinit>. United Church. During the hast war be served.overseas. Surviving are his wife; two bra- thers, Alfred and Everett, both of Bowmanville; two sisters, Mrs. E. S. Paisley (Irene) of Toronto, and Mrs. Chas. Bagnell (Kate) of Bow- mnanville. The funeral was helci from the residence, King Street, on Thursday afternoon witb Rev. J. E. Griffith officiating. Inter- ment was in Bowmanville Cern- etery. The pahîbearers were M. Com- stock, W. J. E. Ormiston, N. Bat- trell, Sid Little, H. Challis and S. Hooper. Among the many beautiful flor- aI tributes from the famihy, friends and neighbours were the folowing from business associations and or- ganizations: Bowmanville Can- adian Legion, The Town of Bow- manville, Bowmanville Fire Bri- gade, Canadian Fruit & Produce Ca., H. C. Downbama Nursery . & Ca., Durham Chapter O.E.S., Companions of the Forest, and Oakleigh Lodge 151, L.O.B.A. Friends from a distance includ- ed: Wm. Hamilton, Havelock; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hamilton, Ponty- pool; Mr. Poîgrain and sons, Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Olive Petty, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Paisley and Joann, of Toronto; Harvey Hamilton, Mr. N. Davis, Pickering; Mr. Robert Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tay- lor, Blackstock; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bickell, Mrs. R. H. Hamby, Mr. and Mrs. Frank James, Mr. Thea. Wilkins, Mrs. D. Coulson, and Mrs. F. Branton, Oshawa, and CpI. Donald Sanders, R.C.A.F., Fingal. Dean of Advertising J. C. Kir1kwood Dead Widely known in advertising cir- dles, John Campbell Kirkwood, 74 died Jan. 4 at his home, 47 Wood- lawn Avenue East, Toronto. on Oct. 16 Mr. Kirlcwood was honored by bis friends In the newspaper and advertising flelds, when they gath- ered at the National Club and pre- sented hlm with a testimonial of appreciation. Personal greetlngs were received from frlends through- out the Dominion and tribute pald hlm as one who had probably wrlt- ten more about advertislng than any other man In Canada. Mr. Klrkwood was born in Brampton and interrupted his course at Queen's University fol- lowing the death of bis father ta return home and manage bis fatb- er's retail grocery store. It was there that he became interested In John Campbell Klrkwood the advertisIng profession, writlng advertisements for bis own grocery business. In 1903 he came ta, Tor- onto and jained the staff o! the MacLean Puiblishing Company and was placed In charge of Canadien Grocer and Hardware Metal, trade publications. In 1905 Mr. Kirkwood went ta London, Eng., accepting a position wlth the London Dally Mail. Ho was closely assoclated wlth the late Lord Northcliff e in promotlng ad- vortlslng entorprises, and one of bis ideas was that of the Ideai Homes Exhibition, whlch continues today to be an annual evont. Ho was credlted wlth the revolution of transportation advertlslng in Great Britain, especially in connection with tourlst business. In 1911 Mr. Kirkwood was brought back ta Canada by the late FrYank Smith to establisb a Cana- cian branch of the J. Walter Thompson Company Limited, ad- vertislng, Toronto. During the first Great War Mr. Kirkwood was in- ducecl by the Canadian Press As- soCiation ta write a sorles of ad- vertisements wlth the abject of re- storing f alth in advertlslng and whlch appeared In United States periodicals as well as Canadian nowspapers. Returning ta England In 1917, ho jolnod the staff of St. James' AdvertIing Agency. In 1930 ho again returned ta Toronto, having been offered the editorshlp of Marketing, whlch position he held until bi3 rotiromont soverai years ago because a! 111 health. Mfr. Klrlcwood took a keen Inter- est in the devohotiment of young Crop and Llvestock Problems Discussed By Agricultural Reps. On Monday, December 21, eight Agricultural Representatives met at the local Department of Agri- culture Office to discuss the 1943 crop and live stock production problems. A. H. Martin, Assistant Director of Agricultural Repre- sentatives, was chairman of the meeting with the speakers includ- ing the Deputy Minister, W. R. Reek; J. A. Carroll, Wm. P. Wat- son, and Alex Maclaren. Mr. Reek, who recently attend- ed the Dominion-Provincial Pro- duction Conference at Ottawa, re- ported that an increase'in pro- duction was required for ail live stock, especially hogs. In order ta meet the necessary increase in hogs, he stated as many farmers as possible should breed an extra aow between now and February lst. Mr. Reek stressed the neces- sity of the County War Time Com- mittee organizing right back ta each school section ta obtain the utmost co-operation in use of ma- chinery and labour ta produce a maximum supply of farm pro- ducts. Mr. Watson of the Livestock Branch discussed a summary he had prepared showing the meat, dairy products and feed supplies that it was hoped would be pro- duced in 1943. Mr. Carroll re- viewed the farm machînery prob- lem and stressed the need of re- pairing ail machinery during the winter months. Mr. Alex Mac- laren, Director of the Farm Lab- our, stated that bis Department was making plans earlîer this year ta receive the fullest co- operation froin High School pu- pils, and all others willing ta join the three H Club-Help hoe, hay and harvest for Victory. Farmers Should Order Western Grain Early It is expected that in the early months of 1943 the Canadian railways will handie the largest movement of feed grain in their history, states the Agrîcultural Supplies Board. The demand for railway cars will be beyond the available supply, consequently it will be difficult for the railways ta give the customary prompt service on feed grain deliveries from Western Canada. To protect advertlslng wrlters and also in the welfare of the advertlsing fraternlty For some years lie conducted a column known as "My World and Yours.,' which appeared in 50 'week- ly papers. He was also well known as an advertlsing counsellor. Surviving are bis wlfe, Lottie V. Porter Kirkwood; two daughters, Miss Mary of Toronto and Miss Helen 0f London, Eng., and a son, Kenneth of Argentina. The f uneral was held January 6, and was largely attended by mem- bers of the advertislng profession. BE ENERGY WISE ! EAT MORE DREAD "Health is man 's greatest asset", we have often been told. That being the case, particular atten- tion must be given ta what you eat to keep healthy. Serve CARTER'S Wholesome BREAD Three Times a Day Active bodies need plenty of energy-building food these strenuous days. And CARTER'S BREAD supplies quick energy-at lowest cost. Put more bread on your table every meal. MADE IN BOWMANVILLE FRESH FROM OVEN TO YOU ,B'a,uqfo, gwco ~aiU,. supplies for distribution ta feed- 'tection ta the buyer. The import- ers, the Board urges planning ant point is always ta have feed orders for grain as f ar in advance grain available ahead so that de- as possible and recommends local mands from farmers for feed may dealers ta keep their storage be met and vital livestock pro- tspace fuIl. Floor prices off er pro- duction encouraged and assisted. * amouý 1*0U4s cid9P.. IrEAÀp L NG distance Iines-especially those to war centres-are hcavily loadcd. Since further extension of facilities is rulcd out by material shortages, it's up to every telephone user to see that war meesages get first cail. So please follow the suggestions shown at the right. And ahove all, make only essential calis on those routes which you know by experience to bc congcsted by war business - and bc brief, efil ITER/pfONt I/NEf mOit uýerGENTwx4ImaIs cP #,, 0 Buy War Savlngs Siompa and Cortificales Roularly. G~Aw, M~v7g Frank Willilams .vcq /1Ê,?1rc' .L#À,eà h~... -- 3.eb'ief .. clear the line o h next Cai. ofrt 2.Consult Your direct~Lfr o Cali Infor etoj y befofor a n 3« UrgeYOurmaiof ra niiber necessar>. Cali..erg - ta avoid un. 4 .B e a 6good neighb l r» t . t he fa n. il>. W"ijcb abare- «Your Party Ulne. 1Avjjail unnecessary cahja. 2hors bf esUe offpa 9 .r. 5-7 P.M.; te,.0n,,Q 8. Plan Your co,erat. before you lift the r ýe iv er act in a , i n and O«Pense. Ynf ae~ 4* Cali ')y nuraber whenever You eau. Au M6,5'00 00'n 0 14 tilg,J, Cais, tbey are, i, seOpb> 'e bu m i. PAGE SIX (M "ncase you don't recognize me, I'm BiII Smith, the man who in8talled your tele- phone. That'a a long tiaxe ago now - but I'm still mighty interested in tele- phones. You see, I know how important they are when you have to get thinga donc in a hurry. A.nd that goca double in wartime. The men over here know you'Il kecp those lines clear for the Big Job." 1