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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, COLBORNE, ONT., THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1927. SERIOUS PROBLEM EOR POULTRY FARMER ERADICATION AND CONTROL OF PARASITES The Outlook for the Swine Industry. "The hog industry in 1926 strongly in favor of the prodi Bedtime for Birds. by ruby dentoj When bedtime comes but birds, they make their for little BY L. STEVENSON, O.A.C. External parasites have proven to be a serious problem, against which viligance must be constantly exercised or the subject of the problem will get more out of the poultry business than the operator. The louse will have its living whether the poul-trman does or not, ' Poultry continuously tormented by the biting or burrowing parasites are bo uncomfortable every minute of the day that growth or egg production is seriously interfered with- Weak individuals are further reduced and the once strong bird is devitalized to a point of easy susceptability to infectious diseases. Treatment to Destroy--Such measures must lie taken as will result in the destruction of the louse in its various stages and the egg. Wild birds that have their freedom can and do keep lice in check by the frequent use of a dust bath. But Mr. Louse finds the neglect of not providing a dust bath by the poultryman just what lice need to permit the welfare of the louse family. Wherever proper dust baths are not provided lice multiply rapidly. three methods of cleaning "F the flock. 1. Dusting by means of a powder thoroughly worked into the feathers. For this, sodium fluoride or a powder made by thoroughly mixing one part of nicotine sulphate in ninety-nine parts air-slacked lime is very effl- 2. Dipping- For this method a solution made by mixing one ounce of sodium fluoride to each gallon of water is used. The birds birds are im-■ mersed in this, solution long enough to wet the skin and feathers. This method should be used only when weather conditions are such that the birds will dry quickly and without chilling. 8. Greasing--For this method an ointment composed of equal parts of fifty per cent, mercurical ointment and vaseline is used. Another very good ointment can be made by mixing equal parts of lard tallow and vaseline, and then adding nicotine sulphate to the extent of two parts per hundred. A small amount of either of these ointments is worked into the feathers of the abdomen, thighs and under the wings. Greasing, if well done, is more lasting in its louse control effect^ than either dusting or dipping. The poultry house and equipment should be thoroughly cleaned at regular intervals and then sprayed with! a four per cent, solution of any good j coal tar dip. Mites, ticks and fleas can be de-' stroyed by spraying thoroughly the i house and its fixtures with equal parts of crude carbolic acid and kerosene. Scaly legs can be treated effectively, by first softening the scales with soap and water and then dipping the legs in equal parts of kerosene and lard. 1 searching for satisfac-My correspond* the shortage in volume represented a ]tlieir own wav> and settle down foi heavy loss to farm revenue." In these a comfortable night's sleep, words the situation of the swine in-1 The cheerful little song birds g< dustry in Canada in 1926 is summed to sleep safely hooked to the twigs of Women up in the latest annual Live Stock'trees, and they do not depend on fac- tory floors. Market and Meat Trade Beview is-'tories to turn out the hooks. Each conversation with homemakers sued by the Dominion Live Stock; bird makes his onw hooks by curling proof of the eager desire for a su: Branch. The marketing of hogs in the back toe of his foot around to face which will make a fine appea: 1926 fell far short of the potential' meet the front toes. This makes a' anee with the minimum of care, demand. | patent lock, for when the bird sits | I have opinions about floor finish- The average price of hogs for the' down the muscles are i year, as based on the Toronto market, i his toes cannot unlock was the highest since 1920. The high! up again, month at $16.72 was the highest j When sleepy time monthly we rage since September, j woodpecker, he hunts f. 1920. The market value per head a rough bark, was $1.75 higher than in 1925 and tee-hold, the average price per hundred pounds; his toes. HOW I CARE FOR LINOLEUMS IN MY ROME TYPES REQUIRE DIFFERENT TREATMENT BY NELL B. NICHOLS. ! of Jesus' Messlahship. The words |"hear him" contain the sugge.^tio j that what Jesus has saic about hi ! death corresponds with the will of God. II. later reflections on the import I of the vision, Mark 9:9, 10; 2 Peter 1:16-18. V. 9. The vision passes, but coming April 24. Peter at the Transfiguration, down from the mountain, Jesus again Mark 9: 2-10; 2 Peter 1: 16-18. Gold-; speaks sertous words about his death, en Text--A voice cloud, saying, Thi Son: hear him.-- iv Sunday School Lesson k 9: 7. of tha of which the import is as follows. His v-Beloved Messiahship is a mystery, which can-\ (not be fully understood or disclosed ANALYSIS. peter has | until Jesus has laid down his life and ' risen to the life immortal. Then at last his disciples will realize what e vision of has on, vome to lhem by jrlimpses christ in His glory, Mark 9:2-8. on the Mount.. II. later reflections on the import j y. 0. But this thought of Jesus' of the vision, Mark 9:9, 10; 21 death still perplexes the disciples' Peter 1:16-18. j minds. Even yet they cannot under- , ",,( I stand a Messiahship which is not of Introduction--Peter showed a re- th;s worid_ mark-able gift of "second-sight' or j 2 Peter 1:16. This passage is meant spiritual intuition when he confessed ^ show how cieaviy peter understood his faith in Jesus as the Messiah.' at a later time the ravstel.y wh;ch had There was no outward resemblance once perplexed him. The apostle tells between Jesus and the traditional idea nis readers that his gospel of "the of the deliverer of Israel: and^ if; power anc| coming of our Lord Jesus Peter had gone no further than^ the Christ" does not rest-on imagination, sight of his eyes, he would not have but m spiritually experienced reality, divined the secret of Jesus. But Peter The ;8 not a cunningly invtnt- had the inner vision which could dis- ed ^ 0f fables, but rests on truths cern the things of the spirit. He felt: disclosed to the eyes of Jesus' follow-and was thrilled by qualities in Jesus ers h0ih during his earthly life and which went Heeper than reason and j after the resurrection. Notice what which appeared to that same instinct forms the core of Peter's gospel: "the by which we feel and know God. And power and coming of our Lord Jesus so he made ..his great confession, j Christ." Christ is Lord of all, and Nevertheless, as we saw in last lesson, i^is coming victory is assured. Peter had stiil to be convinced of the j \'s. 17, 18. The apostle recalls the necessity of the. Cross. In the days transfiguration experience, mention-following the confession, Jesus sought';ng especially the voice from heaven, to instil this truth into the minds of I It was a foretaste or anticipation of his disciples, Mark 8:34-38. I that heavenly glory in which the A week after Peter's notable con- church now sees its risen Lord en-fession occurred the divine illumine- throned. As such it constituted a tion of his mind which we call the very blessed experience, and a very Vision of Christ Transfigured^ Peter strong and convincing ground of and two of his fellow-disciples saw in faith. vision the divine glory of their Mas- i ----*- ter, and heard a voice, apprehended as of God, confirming their 75 cents higher. According to the Review, which may be obtained by application to the Publications Branch, Dept. of Agriculture, Ottawa, there are no indications of a very material increased pig crop this spring in either Canada or the United States. Cost of production should be from now on the main factor in successful sale to Great Britain, and it is pointed out in the Review that in this respect the Canadian farmer should find himself in a very satisfactory position since the Dominion has an annual surplus of comparatively cheap feed grain which cannot otherwise be marketed, while European countries have to import the bulk of their feed stuffs. Clinging to the tree with md using his stiff tail for drawn that es. Many women have heard ntil he gets of them. The great interest j subject has inspired me to make in->mes to the j vestigations to make certain my ideas a tree with ' are backed by scientific facts. My study has progressed far enough for me to report on linoleum. Occasionally women ask how to brace, he tucks his red head under judge this floor covering. Frankly, his wing, and goes to sleep in the I do not consider this a problem. The greatest of comfort. Chimney swifts' market offers excellent kinds. If a sleep in much the same way, using reliable dealer and a well-known the side of a wall for a bed. j brand is chosen you are safe. Marsh birds, that wade around in I Most peopIe are famiiiar with the swamps on long, slender legs, do not two types of iinoleum, the inlaid and bother to look up a dry spot in which the pajnted. In the first the design to spend the night. When they want is stamped through the covering;*in to take a nap, they simply draw one j the latter it is painted on the upper foot up under their warm feathers,! surface. These surfaces require dif-and go to sleep standing on one leg.! ferent treatment. If the leg becomes tired during the | Two To Stop Chicken Thieves. Just now many people are wishing to catch chicken thieves. Here is a simple trick which will protect any neighborhood adopting it: Mark chickens with a toe punch or clip the web of the foot or--perhaps not so good, though I have seen it land thief--use wing bands. They are night, all they have to do shift legs and go right on sleeping. | Going to bed is simpler yet for the j y^esQ duck family. They just stop swim- j____ ming, tuck their heads under their wings, and are off for duck dreamland. The wind may rise in the night, and float them down stream, but they sleep on, no doubt dreaming of wonderful wild rice fields, where food is plentiful and hunters scarce. , . . | i.wo uwjio nl my home are wearing just t0|in]ajc] linoleum installed eleven years While some of the durability of coverings has been due to the •eceived, much of the credit goes . to the dealer who insisted that the linoleum be laid properly. One mistake was made. Instead of letting a strip of linoleum run through the doorway and across both rooms, a seam was made at the door. Since there is much traffic at this pli by taking accurate dimensions. cuV ting carefully and using the past* and cement made especially for linoleums. Weighting down the covering is necessary. Dealers have heavy roll-ers to push over the surface bat a tell j homemdae substitute is a box illed with bricks .with a rope handle. This may be drawn over the floor. V/e ghts are placed on the edges and seams. Sand bags or bricks are fine. wax after washing, When all the loose dirt which accumulates in the laying is removed and the broom fails to dislodg« the soil left, washing is necessary. Then wax is added. The care of linoleum is simple. In the course of a year a few scrubbing* are essential. Spots are wiped up daily with a moistened cloth and the surface litter is removed with a broom. I use liquid wax, as it is easjr to handle. I use it sparingly and polish thoughly. When this is dome the floor is not slippery. My method of waxing linoleum is to sprinkle the liquid wax on a mop, which is rubbed over the floor. This is allowed to dry twenty ox thirty minutes before polishing. The ideal way is '6 use an electric polisher, which mi.y be rented from most wax dealers. In homes not wired for electricity a weighted brush polisher may be employed. If this is not available the children, will have to employ some elbow grease. A brick padded with piecing always is somewhat soft cloth may be rubbed back and weak, there is evidence of wear. j forth. I polish linoleum both ways-- that is, lengthwise and crosswise. This gives a splendid polish and drives the wax into the pores. If there is any surplus of dry wax aftev The Outlook for the Cattle and Meat Trade. The Canadian cattle and meat trade in 1926, although lacking the stimulating effect of steadily rising prices, had one of its best years since 1900. The rank and file of cattle showed 1925 ar greater ity and faith that Jesus was truly the Messiah, and commanding them to take to heart his teaching about the Cross, This experience, with what led up to It and what followed from it, forms our lesson for to-day. I. peter has a divine vision of christ in His glory, Mark 9:2-8. showed even better prices than V. 2. It is unusual to find an event 1825 a"d at the same time in the gospels so closely dated as the'greater m volume, but export qual- Transfiguration. It is stated to have ity and weights of cattle did not retaken place "after six days," that is,1 ceive the same recognition as did the six days after Peter's confession, | ordinary run, chiefly on account of which would seem to indicate how extraordinary conditions in Great .deeply the events of that momentous j Britain our chief outlet for fat week had entered into the disciples minds. And, indeed, they might well do so, for during these days Jesus was incessantly teaching them out of his own heart and from scripture the necessity that he must suffer and die at Jerusalem. This was not welcome teaching to Peter and to the others; hence they remembered it the better. And this teaching, so hard to receive, hecame in turn the foundation of the heavenly vision which came to them en the sixth day. Vs. 3, 4. If we remember that all through this week Jesus had been speaking about his death, and of the passages in the Law and in the Prophets which foretold its necessity, w" 'jvill understand better the nature o the disciples' vision. First, they saJesus himself "transfigured," that is revealed in his super-human great ness. He is no longer despised and rej-.vtf.-d," but clothed with celestial glory. Secondly, they saw ii Moses and Elijah, the representatives respectively of the Law and the Prophets, speaking with Jesus. This embodies in vision-form the fact of the testimony which .scripture in parts makes to the coming Messiah. Jesus had spoken much in the last f-aw days of that testimony of Moses and the prophets, and now the disciples see it all clearly. Vs. 5, 6. Peter, like a man in a dream, blurts out some foolish words Hifjout making "booths" or tents for Jesus and his glorified companions to (stay in. He feels a religious ecstasy, fend wisl.es it to continue. His soul, however, is too overawed for sensible And yet there s seller be identified and the sale re-: seem to enjoy it. corded, also the breed and number of j to it, there is not fowls. | but what it saps o When fowls are missed report theorise. It makes -theft, also give the identification. ~* wob on foot is dipped be sure to clip 1 it deeply enough so that the scar will not be outgrown.--Mrs. G. H. B. A Soft Anvil. useful device for any farmer is '( may be termed a soft anvil The . removal of parts frequently requires, "e "*rttu" W™ °J ™ u*----n-w L ™mHi™ -w.i. lugubrious condition that polishing it is swept off. The frequency of the waxing depends on the traffic in the room. If cessive, once every month or two is sufficient. The doorways may need applications every week. If scrubbing is necessary, due to i accidental spilling, use tepid water with a mild soap or flakes. Rinse the Self-Pity. There are few things so foolish as Every family needs to know how to | self pity. And yet it is a popular fea-; lay linoleum correctly. Even if the ture in the human make-up. j merchant attends to this work the ] For the life of me, I fail to see any j homemaker must judge if the task ii positive identifications if the thief reason for self pity. This morbid being properly done. In many com does not find and remove them. If he I fussing over oneself, and shedding j munities the head of the house must does he will surely leave the trace. tears for this and that failure, is just' make the installation. He can do this 1 Keep watch of your birds so you a maudlin Indulgence. It leads no- j satisfactorily if he will £ will knew when they are missing. ! where to our advantage. Usually, it ate directions from the linoleum 1 Require all who buy poultry within j leaves us poorer than before. j manufacturer and then follow them ] reasonable hauling^distance that the j And yet there are many of us who i to a T. When we give way I attend to foundation. r'ene'rgfanl tnter] . Temperature is to be reckoned with j c]ear water. then , s fearful. We see I m !**n* 18 again, failure in the future before we are!avolded ir »noteums rfm.al" ln «; Printed linoleum is handled differ-within hearing of it. | wa™ ™m for, **least {orty^t a That whkh j have jn h(jjn# Great things-and there are many h°UrS hf°]e un*>ld»* is vanished instead of being waxed, great things in the most simple of j ' The llnoIeum can be no smoother It has been used three years and the lives--are never accomplished by this jthan the foundation on which it rests. | painted design is not worn yet. I habit of melodramatic self sympathy, jIn. mV home the fl<x>r cracks are filled varnish the surface with a linoleum Of all the follies in life, none is so iwith Putty. If there are any pro- j varnish once a year, and sometimes baneful as ladling out to ourselves the [ truding nail heads they are driven j twice. cloving syrup of self pity. It brings i down. Bumps are removed with a j I did not wish to go to the expense the spiritual side o£ us into such a ! Plan«- The baseboard molding is, of having this inexpensive type of ^,mH,^„ Vu* , j lugubrious condition that all our!loosened and the linoleum slipped j covering pasted and cemented down, be' done Z a ^nSL'n? fIXI^"*"* and,word, and deed^hecome I under it. I take great caution that | The floor was prepared with care and ZrZZ tlfnrlf^ 1/ ^ 5°sltive m*«^ t0 oursetes ™d the fl°°nis thoro^hly ^ and clean the *ioldir^. around the baseboard Iff ,;! ™, PfP*er people. , before the laying begins. Dampness joosened. Strips of linoleum wer* t ,„T1 , , , cau&es much, who wants to Uve or be associated I causes a mildew that weakens lin- \m the same way as the boards of H Zw X H h h 11 S- ' with someoae wh°se moods are tem- oleum- the floor. They were cut just barely anvil can oe easily maoe Dy nollowmg pered wUh th.g enervaUng COri<iition ! Deadening felt is first adjusted, to slip under the molding and not a holdVadI sloThatSall hamnteri °UP ' °f S'el£ 1>Uy? The world is a sorry -This is cut th'9 right dlmen8ionii> fit- brad was fastened for a few weeks, be done on the lead centre16"'^ °1d enougn PIace> and fuU 01 vexing con-1 ted neatly and pasted to the floor. It This gave the linoleum time to ex-fl wheel will serve an a d' • h r°'t imdrums, but your individual who pulls must be dry for several hours. Un- pand. Then the molding was fasten- hnnlri ho cut down tnwm.'.'t t < a lon8 faCe aIld tells tile WOrW that U's le?S the fl°01' is clean the Paste wil1 ed in P!a0e and E feW brads USed &t so -----1-5 nothing mor0 tnan rot gtick_ Next the Hnoleum js past. the seams. in cleaning this floor I And that's about the , ed to the felt; at the edges and seams take great care not to let water seep r self pltier is a failure, it is cemented. Success is assured between it and the floor, i be up and doing. If you hard knock, all the moans j handlin truth of it Nut Bread. give to yourself will just shove farther into the bog cf it. Four cupfuls flour; 4 teaspoonfuls There's lots to be done. Plenty of of baking powder; 1 teaspoonful of sorrow to alleviate. Crowds of people; salt; Vz cupful of sugar; 1 cupful waiting for thg-glad hand of friend-'. of walnut meats broken in small ship. And if, instead of reaching out' pieces or chopped if preferred; 2 eggs and giving service to your fellow man beaten light, 2 cupfuls of milk. Let and woman, you hide away and drivel ' it rise Vz hour and then bake in a over your own troubles -- troubles ; moderate oven, which are, perhaps, very small fry you t of individual, and Even a light meal should be eaten slowly and a slight rest taken after, fifteen minutes being the shortest time suitable. To jump up straight from a meal and resume active work Manicure-sets and ornamental pins have been found in fancy reticules dug up near Ur of the Chaldees, proving that the modern vanity-bag is really a very old institution. nth the diges Birds are said to have three kinds of language: alarm notes, call notes, to interfere seriously' and songs made up of call notes join-on. | ed together. . N< w comes the climax. The re conscious of a voice n, saying, "This is my be-hear him." This means re now divinely convinced tie. According to the a nnual Live Stock Market and Meat Trade Re- view, 1926, issued by th ; Dominion Dept. of Agriculture, a bi oad domes- tic demand accounted for tic gener- ally good average prices paid on all public stock yards in the Dominion. The market, however, lack ed the keen demand for the heavier weights of cattle that existed in 192 5. The ex- port classes of cattle sold on a declin- ing market on account of several de- pressive factors which ? flected the situation 4m Britain. The 3e were the jutting war between the frozen and t hilled meat companies in Argentine. the-| affect-1 better Howei Review, the advers ing the British market hav< parsed, and. prospects for trade with Britain in 1927 are good. I The sitation as regards the United j State;- market also offers much en-1 coufagement. Early in the New | Year there was strong evidence of j improvement in the domestic market | with re-establishment of the better | giades of steers at very fair prices. The best axe I ever had for splitting wood had a rather blunt edge. It, was an axe that had been worn down | quite close on the bit. An axe of j this kind will do better service than j will one with a thin- bit, which is apt to stick in the wood and require: strength to pull it out. Nearly a million miles of wire have | been laid for telephones in London | since 1921. J THE 1927 ORGAN GRINDER Radio has done a lot for everyone. Here we see the ancient organ s it better than the old one, for he does not have to turn the handle. nder with his i ' hook-up and he My Turkey "Don'ts. Having had turkey-raising for a hobby for a number of years I have made up from experience a list of things not to do: Don't feed too soon. Don't allow poults to g^t wet or chilled. Don't feed soured or musty feed. Don't use scrub stock and scrub methods. Don't allow lice to get on stock. Don't allow turkey hens to set after they have laid a dozen or so eggs. Don't allow vermin to rob the nests. -Don't skimp on feed. Don't sell turkeys until they are fat. Don't keep diseased birds for breeders. Don't uso sloppy methods in dressing and shipping. Don't forget the Golden Rule when selling. Don't buy inferior breeding stock. Don't start on too large a scale. Don't expect too much at first. --Mrs. II. H, How to Use Cheese. Cheese is a very concentrated and economical form of food. It is, however, often used more for its flavor than as a main dish of a meal, but according to a pamphlet on Why and How to Use Cheese, written by Miss Helen Campbell of the Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage Branch, it might advantageously be given a more prominent place in Canadian dietaries. One-half'a pound of cheese contains almost as much nourishment as one pound of moderately lean beef, while there is no such waste with it as there is with meat. Besides being served in its natural state it may be made an ingredient in many delicious dishes, full instructions for the preparation of which are given in the pamphlet which may be obtained from the Publications Branch, Dept. of Agriculture, Ottawa. Laundry workers need different temperaments according to the department in which they work. For washing, women should be steady, easy-going and able to face monotony, while machine ironing calls for a cautious temperament, able to work independently.