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Page Four THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10th, 1944 POTATO GROWERS MEET AT FARM OF C. McGUIRE (Too late for last week) Tuesday evening, July 25th, 1944, proved an ideal time for the potato meeting of Northumberland County farmers. The field of Chas. McGuire. Colborne, made the perfect setting for the subject with three varieties of critefied seed growing in luxuriance. The hours before darkness were spent in the field where J. W. Scan-nell, supervisor of potato certification in the Province of Ontario, discussed varieties and cultural methods. The Sebago, seen in this field, was said to be a very useful variety where the farmer was prepared to plant it early, preferably about May 15th. There was some resistence to disease sidering the long growing period, and a good marketable tuber. The Katah-din, which is now the standard late potato in Ontario, had not anything definitely challenging it at this time and he urged its general use in commercial fields. The Chippewa was mentioned as a good variety if a somewhat earlier potato was needed, but it was not as good a general crop one as the Katahdin. The early field was dominated by the Irish Cobbler and the Warba with some preference for the former as the trade always liked them. The speaker emphasized the point of certified seed and stated that there was little doubt that seed treatment f?ould be dispensed with for the mercial grower if he used certified seed. If the cost was felt to be too heavy, ft was suggested that the farmer buy one or two bags and produce a seed plot each year for his plantings the following Economics all pointed to making money from a greater amount of fertilizer. The field visited had about 900 pounds but it was pointed out that at present potato prices of 2c per pound or more it would appear that • fertilizer paid well up ton per acre. While an influencing factor in maximum production, i1 should never be forgotten that barnyard manure with its humus content as well as nutrition was the basis in building up a good soil condition. The duster was demonstrated and felt to be a successful way of controlling fungus diseases and insects. The cost was about $2.00 per acre per application and three to five coverings were desirable. While dust costs nearly twice as much for protection as the Bordeaux spray, it was economical of labour and did not loom very big at present potato prices. The lawn of the J. A. Rutherford home proved an excellent place for the evening program. The maple shade trees gave protection from the dow and the electrically lighted lawn almost a garden-party atmosphere, especially while the treats, donated by the Agricultural Chemicals, Port Hope, makers of A.A. barnd fertilizers, were being served. The feature speaker of the evening w; Bryden, soil specialist of the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, who dealt with the principles that must be obseryed if we are to hand on to posterity the soils of our farms in productive shape. While it is true that 95% of the elements in a potato come from the air, the soil is the controlling factor and the essentials secured from it influences the crop. He urged sane rotation, good seed and soil practices. He pointed out that he tested some 6,000 samples of soil from Ontario last year and that the chief thitfg lacking is general fertility which would not be if all barn-ward manure was put back on the field from which the product grew, and clovers were regularly in the rotation. Agricultural representative R. C. Banbury acted as chairman. Wesley Down, president of the Crop Improvement Association, briefly outlined the th projects of this year which eluded four permanent pasture plots and the supplying of dust to the Brighton Boys' Potato Club. Chas. Quinn and Earl Drope, president and vice president of the Northumberland Federation of Agriculture, each spoke briefly, thanking those who co-operated to hold this evening when farmers could see what others were doing and discuss their problems together. The series of coloured moving pic-lures reviewed the potato production with special emphasis on diseases and insects. In spite of a start being made around 7.30, it was 11.30 before activities could be closed on what was voiced by all to be a good farmers' meeting that should be duplicated more frequently in Northumberland County. CASTLETON August 8th, 1944 Mr. Gordon Turk, Peterboro, visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lisle last week. Mrs. Ed. Partridge visited Mr. and Mrs. Alex Clarke on Sunday after-Mr. Gordon Bland, Oshawa, visited Mrs. Lillie Ellis over the weekend. Mrs. Bland returned home with him, after visiting her father, Mr. George Pomeroy, for the past two weeks. Mr. Herb Pomeroy, Ajax, spent the weekend with his family here. Mr. Arthur Johnson, Oshawa, spent the weekend with his wife and family. Sorry to report Mrs. Arthur Jones quite sick at the time of writing. Miss Betty Shredd, Bowmanville, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Shredd. Quite a number of young people took in the excursion to Toronto on Monday. Friends of Mr. Harry Pomeroy will be pleased to learn that he is much better after his recent operation. Master Jack Spencer is spending ihis week at Toronto. Mrs. Irene Somerville, Shirley and Eleanor, spent Tuesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Purdy, Ottawa, are visiting his mother, Mrs. S. M. Purdy. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wolfraim are spending a few days at Toronto with their daughter, Mrs. Irvine Robinson. Mr. K. Samerville, Oshawa, spent the weekend at his home here. Mrs. Rex Haynes and Mrs. Fitzgerald spent last week with relatives at Wooler, Orland and Frankford. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Covert, Betty, Carol and George, are holidaying at I heir home here. Mr. and Mrs. George Burleigh and Family spent the weekend with friends at Tyrone. Mrs. Mattie Calbery is spending a week at Port Hope with her brother, Mr. David Ferguson, who is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. G. McAlister spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melborne McGregor. Mr. Bernard Pomeroy, R.C.A.F., is home on furlough from Newfoundland. Miss Nina Bush spent the weekend with Mrs. Edna Barton. Mrs. Wm. Reid and Roger returned home from Toronto last week, after spending their vacation. Mrs. Helen Baptist spent Tuesday at Campbellford. Mr. Willet Bookout is engaged at i„akeport canning factory for the fall. CASTLETON W. M. S. The Castleton W. M. S. held their August meeting at the home of Mrs. G. Carr, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. G. Welton presided and opened the meeting with a hymn and prayer. Plans were made for the next meeting which will be held Thursday, August 31st, at 2.30 p.m. in the church. Miss Hinman, of Cobourg, will be the guest speaker, and Mrs. Gaffield and Mrs. G. Harnden will be the conveners. Favourite Bible verse is the roll call. It was decided to order the Study Book. A sfplendid report of the Sectional meeting, held at Warkworth, was prepared by Mrs. Kemp and Mrs. D. Arkles and read by Mrs. C. McKague and Mrs. G. Welton. Prayers were then given by Mrs. Moore, Miss Farrell and Mrs. G. Welton. Miss Farrell had charge of the program : "Responsibilities of Christian Citizenship," assisted by Mrs. Allen and Mrs. C. Nelson. Mrs. N. Fitchett lead the Worship Service. Scripture was taken by Mrs. Moore, Mrs. G. Harnden, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. D. Allen. Hymns I love to tell the story and Almighty Father, who dost give, were sung and prayers were taken by Miss Farrell, Mrs. Purdy and Mrs. Fitchett. Lunch was ser\ed. There were 14 present and the offering amounted to $5.15. WARBLE PROJECT In co-operation with the Dominion Entomological Division, the Alberta Department of Agriculture is conduct ing the campaign for the control of warbles through the medium of the junior farm clubs. Warble control has been adopted as a practical project in beef and dairy clubs, and is included as a program topic for all junior clubs. Collacutt Buses Time Table ARMED FORCES RATION CARDS Servicemen going on leave of longer than 96 hours should receive their ration cards from their units. This is s foldej&containing one or more sheets of ration coupons. Coupons in this folder are good at any time. The front of this folder must be stamped with the orderly room stamp and signed by the issuing officer. A service man staying at a summer hotel for two weeks or longer must jcave his two weeks' ration card with the proprietor. For short leaves of 49, 72 and 96 tiours, the serviceman is given a different type of ration card. It is a yellow card and must be signed by the issuing officer and by the person going on leave. This type of card should be left with the person who has provided meals during the leave. These cards must be taken to the nearest Local Ration Board and exchanged for coupons. The coupons given are based on one coupon for each nine meals served. Fashion is continuing to play its part in helping to win the war. by designing simple styles which will save on materials and labour. RATION BOOKS WHEN VISITING FRIENDS Everyone visits friends more often during the summer vacation days than at any other time. Guests should take along their own ration books as their hostess may be short of rationed supplies. The Prices Board warns not to take loose coupons from your book. It is illegal to present loose coupons for the purchase of rationed commodities, and also illegal for the storekeeper to accept them. KILL FLIES, THEY SPREAD DISEASE The common housefly is one of the greatest enemies of public health. It j" well-known that dysentry, infantile diorrhoea, typhoid, and tuberculosis have been carried by flies and it has been demonstrated that flies may be the possible spreaders of infantile paralysis. They breed in filth, they feed on filth and pass directly from the foulest of fith to human food, carrying bacteria and particles of decomposing matter on their hairy hodies and sticky feet and mouths. Yet they are tolerated in some homes and in some shops offering human food and fruit for sale. The most effective method of combating the house fly is to destroy its breeding places. This is best done through community action involving the proper care and disposal of manure, garbage and other waste materials. A leaflet outlining the methods to employ may be obtained free of charge from the Publicity and Extension Division, Dominion Department of Agriculture, Ottawa. It is especially important to protect foodstuffs from contamination by flies. Doors and windows should be properly screened and flies that invade the home in spite of this should be promptly killed. A new insecticide has been discovered by the code letetrs DTD which when sprayed in a five per cent solution in kerosene on the interior . walls of stables, barns and other buildings remain effective as «, fly killer for several weeks. At present this is only available for military use in protecting the armed forces overseas from disease-carrying insects of various kinds. After the war it will be a valuable addition to the civilian's armory of weapons 'n the fight against the insects. PROPERTY FOR SALE FARM, 150 acres, mostly workable, 20 acres bush, water on tap, spring creek, solid brick dwelling, large bank barn; within 3 miles of village. Price $3,000. Easy terms. 150 acres of real good land, good buildings, well fenced, plenty of running water, near to church, school and store. 112 acres of a choice farm, 2 sets of first-class buildings, choice location, Hydro installed. $7,000. FARM, 5 acres, choice garden land, newly built frame house, cottage design, soft and hard water, good cellar, barn 30x48 ft., stable for 5 head, good hen house, good garage. This property is within li/2 miles of Colborne, Sacrifice for quick sale. FARM, 75 acres, well watered and fenced, good level land, good buildings, on county road. See this one--$1500. SOLID BRICK HOUSE, 7 rooms, with modern conveniences, barn, half acre of land, in Village of Colborne. Persons having properties for sale are invited to list them with the undersigned. We pay for advertising. S. E. ROBINSON Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent PHONE 78r23 COLBORNE, Ontario A SURPRISE SUBSCRIPTION TO THE HOME TOWN PAPER How about sending e weekly reminder to that relative or friend who has left town? You are too busy to write an occasional letter, let alone a weekly one. The home town paper will be sent regularly each week anywhere in Canada or the British Empire for $2.00 a year--less than 4 cents a week. $2.50 a year to the United States. THE COLBORNE EXPRESS SHOPPERS ASKED TO SAVE PAPER Retailers and their customers urged by the Prices Board to use paper as sparingly as posible in the packaging of parcels. While wrapping paper is necessary for many articles, there are others, .such as those already packaged, which do not require it and where its use becomes waste. Wherever it is possible to eliminate wrapping, the Board asks that it should be done so that limited supplies of paper may be conserved for essential uses. 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