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Page Four THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13th, 1933 News and Information For the Busy Farmer HENOCRACY "Henocracy" is the term that the Illinois College of Agriculture applies to the new system under which hens are kept in individual metal coops, assembibled in battery form. It is reported that at Miami, Florida, for example, 60,000 laying hens have been placed in batteries, in a 500-roi hotel. The hen is even deprived of opportunity to admire her egg, for soon a,s the egg is laid, it rolls out of her sight into a gathering trough. . NEW PUBLICATIONS Publications of interest to farmers, recently published by the Department include the following: "Vegetable Gardening" (Bulletin No. 369) by T. H. Jones. Dept. of Chemistry, O.A.C. and O. J. Robb, Horticulture Experimental Station, Yineland; Annual Report of the Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union for 1932; and the 62nd annual report of the Entomological Society of Ontario. Copies of these interesting and valuable -booklets can be procured through your local agricultural office or by writing to the Publications Branch, Ontario Department of Agriculture, Toronto. WEEKLY CROP REPORT Farmers throughout Ontario are elated at the higher prices being paid for hogs and still a further increase is prophesied owing to the scarcity. The farmer who continued in the hog business will now reap the benefit of •his good judgment. There is a large demand for one-day-old chicks in most parts of the the province. Beneficial rains for winter wheat and cloveis have fallen recently in manv parts of the Province. P-oa"cte are soft and highway ofifcers in numerous counties are enforcing the half-load regulation on trucks. Considerable activity in preparation for spring work is noticed everywhere and farmers in Kent County report injury to new seedings of clover. Warm rains have helped in Lincoln County to revive wheat, alfalfa and clover fields. Some cars of certified seed potatoes are coming into Middlesex and there is more than unusual interest in soy beans. A big increase in number cf orchards being pruned and sprayed this year is noted in Welland. Hog prices in Wemtworth reached $6.00 per cwt. Breeders' reports in Durham indicate some flocks of sheep showing close to 200 per cent, lamb production. REVIVAL OF OLD PRACTICE SEEN IN BRISKER EXPORT Since the beginning of January, Canada has shipped to Great Britain some 6,000 head of cattle and, this numiber will be increased to 20,000 by the early part of June. With the revival of our expo-t trade with the Old Country, a popular practice of some thirty years ago may be re-established. Transportation companies make provision for one man to travel with each carload of cattle and, when export trade was brisk, many farmers availed themselves of this opportunity to vbsit Great Britain. In addition to those engaged in agricul tural pursuits, it has been stated that a great number of Ontario's older pro-fesional men. during their college days, visited England and Scotland as a result of getting the job of tending cattle in transportation. ONTARIO SENDS 302 ENTRIES TO REGINA Of the 2,500 entries received by the World's Grain Show and Conference at Regina on the closing date, 302 were from the Province of Ontario. A. H. Martin, Secretary of the Ontario Committee, states that the classes receiving the heaviest entry from Ontario are: Red clover, 29 entries; alsiike, 26; white wheat, 16; medium or late oats, 14; six rowed barley, 15, field beans (small white) 13; alfalfa, 12. All the leading grain and seed exhibitors of the Province have made D. L. Scott, Carleton County, who won the 500 malting barley prize at the 1932 Royal is- represented in several classes, and Mrs. Mary E. May-cock of Prince Edward County, the only woman who has ever won three championships in succession at the Chicago International Grain and Hay Show, has sent an excellent sample of beans. Howard Farleigh, M.P.P., Forest, is represented in the flax section, and J. H Lampman of Ridgetowm, a winner at Chicago, is forward again with beans. G. Gordon Finlay, also of Kent County, winner of the grand championship in soy beans at Chicago last year, has sent an extra good eamiple to Regina. The Ottawa Valley, Peel County, and Northern Ontario are represented with superior product, and when the judging is completed there should be some good news for Ontario. The World's Grain Exhibition and Conference is held at Regina this year from July 24 to August 5. WOUND^DRESSINGS The grafting Compounds mentioned previously in this column were all tried in a small way as wound dressings and in addition several asphalt paint compounds. The effect of tree vigo on wound healingss was evident. 'Medium sized "wounds on vigorous trees healed quickly and well without any treatment. Most of the materials used retarded healing on all wounds as compared to those untreated. The two exceptions were Braco and Latex, which encouraged callus formation. The clean, healthy calus formed with latex has been mentioned previously. Paraffin was intermediate in its effects on wound healing. The value of these compounds so far as prevention of decay is concerned, is still uncertain. Small wounds, up to iy2 inches in diameter, will doubtless heal safely without any treatment whatever. Larger wounds should have the point of infection and decay, the centre of the wound protected. One of the tar compounds i kept, away from the outer edge of the -wound, should be valuable as it lasts indefinitely and penetrates into the wood. BTaco is very satisfactory and rprotects for at least three years. The asphalt paints, if kept for the edge of the wound, appear to give good protection. Ordinary paint and liquid grafting wax are not so satisfactory. SEED CORN FOR 1933 -Some concern has been felt relative to this spring's supply of seed corn of domestic production. It is believeJ however, that the amount of suitable, seed available may be sufficient to meet the usual demand if necessary care is exercised in putting on the market only the best of the crop for tie 1932 Ontario was harvested under conditions unfavourable for seed production and that a large percentage of fields did not mature sufficiently to produce corn of seed quality. At the present time the average moisture content of last year's corn is thought to be 17% or On the other hand dealers state that while Ontario corn of the 1932 crop is lower in general qualty than was the corn of 1931, there is plenty that will grade well over the requirements for No. 1 seed. Added to this, there is a certain carry over of seed corn from the excellent crop of 1931, much of which, with rechecking of germination will proba|bly be suiitable for Prompt and vigorous germination is a prime requisite in all kinds of seed. This is particularly essential in corn, and since much of last year's corn crop is known to be unsuitable for seed nurposes, seed dealers purchasers for use on their own farms, should excerise great care in their selection of seed. It seems haTd to convince certain wouldbe barterers with Russia that there is nothing to prevent their going ahead on their own hook. Ah, but its a different matter; there would bo io Canadian Government guarantee against loss. Where does the money come from to turn the governmental wheels' Ontario's budget answers thaat ques tion. Here is the statement showing the sources of ordinary revenue, whi totalled $54,175,233. Dominion Government, annual si sidy: $3,090,830. Revenue derived from individuals and corporations receiving the bene fit of provincial services, speck privileges for the use of natural r> sources and properties and profit from trading, etc. Taxation--Gasoline, mines, lands, corporation, race tracks, (betting) amusements, stock transfers and v " $21,967,90«. Licenses--Motor Vehicles, liquor permits, hunting and fishing, insu? ance, loan and trust companies, mines race tracks, theatres, etc.: $8,682,892 Pees--Local registrars, police istrates, crown attorney,,, etc.; 'marshal, mine recording, companies and brokers' registration, etc., lane transfers, motor vehicle transfers etc.: $1,887,483. Fines and penalties: $111,818. Profits from trading activities-Liquor Control Board, profits, fine: sales of confiscated liquor, etc. $9,2-60,000. ' Succession duties---$6,136,624. Natural resources--$2,629,525. Interest on drainage and sundry loans--$204,616. Miscellaneous--Ontario Gazette, of government publications, and c; revenue--$203,534. And thus Ontario's residents help pay her bills. SEED MAY BE SCARCE According to J. T. Cassin, manager, Central Ontario Potato Growers' Association, there is a probability that good seed potatoes may be st it planting time. Therefore, he vises all growers to secure their requirements with as little delay as possible. Advertisements are your pocket book editorials. They interpret the n erchandise news. Low Prices on Wall Paper Bargain lot3 to suit all purchasers See our line of Paints and Floor Enamels--all colors Linoleum and Floor Varnish, quick drying, 4 to 6 hours -- Auto Paint The Much Advertised Kyanize Paint • Reasonable Prices ■ Try It ! Try "Amron" Floor and Furniture Cleaner and Polish The Wall Paper Shop JAMES REDFEARN & SON, Colborne For 30 cents you can telephone about 100 miles by making an "anyone" call (station-to-station) after 8.30 p.m. See list of rates in front of directory. "Never mind-- we'll soon fix that" Mrs. Hendry was in great distress. She had broken her spectacles and the prescription was at the optician's in the city. "That means I can't go to the social tomorrow night," she said. "Whatever will I do?" "Don't worry," Tom Hendry consoled her. "I'll just 'phone the optician right now and he can have a new pair here in tomorrow's mail." In any emergency, great or small, your telephone is ready to help. Long Distance is easy to use, clear, quick and surprisingly inexpensive. ^^jwrprigin^ly inexpeasive SPECIAL SALE OF BROKEN LINES AT PRACTICALLY YOUR PRICE When taking stock we laid aside a few broken sizes and odd lengths and are putting on a few days' sale. The dates are from March 31 to April 15, 1933 You will be surprised what $ 1 will buy! WE ARE ALSO GIVING A SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON REGULAR GOODS A Pattern will be given FREE with each Dress Length purchased Ladies' Coats at Special Prices -- some on sale as low as $3.00 Shoes, in many styles, all sizes, from - - 25c up to $5.50 Linen Blouses, a special line. $2.75 value for - 75c MEN, READ THIS CAREFULLY! $500 00 worth of Men's and Boys' Pure Wool Suitings--Some suitable for boys' school suits and separate pants--All cut FREE--ready to make. Mothers, this is your opportunity-- Don't miss it! The cloths are marked down below cost and will out-wear two or three ready made suits or pants. Men's and Boys' Ready Made Suits also go into this sale at less than cost* We must get rid of surplus stock to make room for our Spring Stock of Dresses, Coats, etc. This is a Genuine Sale. It will pay you to inspect the Bargains! Men, Make a Memo of the following: 1 am asent for the progress BRAND of Custom Clothing. If 1 am any judge of clothing, and I ought to be, this firm of Custom Clothing of 50 years standing, is a guarantee for perfect fitting, workmanship and quality of goods. I do the measuring and save the cost of the travelling agent, as that all goes into the cost of the suit. Call and inspect samples. Prices $18, $21.50, $23.50, $28.50 Don't Forget the entire stock, including all Men's and Boys' Wear is under Discount Sale GOODS ON SPECIAL REDUCTION PRICES LABELLED WITH RED TICKETS It will be a pleasure to have you call and inspect our goods whether you buy or not. SPECIAL AGENT FOR SMITH'S, CLEANERS AND DYERS. They clean Men's and Ladies' Hats, Gloves, Ties and Clothing. Fowler Block CornwelPs Store colborne VERNONVILLE April 11th. 1933 Oh! The poet may sing of the swee days of Spring, And of birds building nests in the But the days of which inspire such romantic lyre, Are but house-cleaning days to me. House-cleaning days, back breaking days, Thumb-Whacking days, oh gee! There was a Trustees meeting of S. No. 14 held at the store on Monday evening of last week to discuss various items of importance. Mrs. Don Lee spent the early part of last week helping her sister, Mrs. W. Lee, who with her family is moving from Cobourg to Port Hope. e are glad to learn Mrs. Eddy, who has been under the doctor's care, able to be up again. Councillor and Mrs. W. C. Finley, ere recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Waite. Miss Mary Haig, Missionary-on-fur-lough, sipent several days last week with her sister, Mrs. C. S. Rutherford. IMr. Joseph Darling has returned visit to Brockville and vicinity, and tells us though much may be said in favor of that part of the country, give him Vernonville every time. The Women's Association met on Thursday of last week in the S. S. Mr. Arthur McMurray of Syracuse, Y., has been visiting his father, r. M. Rowe, during the past week. Mrs. Ted Baggaley and babe spent few days last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Baggaley. few ambitious farmers were on the land ploughing, last week, and Spring's work is expected to be und^er way this week. ads are passable again in this vicinity and the hum of motor cars us of the good old summer time parking with prosperity just around Miss Vera Ansell, Colborne, is vis-ting friends in the neighbourhood. 'Miss Hazel Clarke is staying witn Mrs. W, .1. Robson, who has been quite sick with a bad cold. Mr. and Mrs. George Fitchett are U! taming a number of their friends a dancing party to-night, Thursday. Mrs. D. Francis, Cobourg, is making me improvements on her farm prop-ty in this vicinity. We are glad to report Mrs. C. Youngman able to sit up for a few hours each day, after her recent illness, and we are sorry to report Mrs. H. B. Harnden not recovering her health as quickly as her friends would wish her. We just wonder--ilf the brightness of Premier G. H. Ferguson's smile, will offset the sourness indicated by Hon. R. B. Bennett's sugar tax. My! My! of all the last things to tax, face powder and sugar, when we need so much of both. Miss Delia Davidson spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. Allen, Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs, C. B. Turk and Mr. Ridbert McMurray were in Toronto recently. Mr. and Mrs. George Outhbert of Lakeport were guests of Mr. and Mts. H. B. Harnden on Saturday. We are nterested to learn our ex-teacher, Miss J. E. Ives has entered Belleville Hospital as nurse-in-training. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith were io Toronto on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jge Darling and Mrs. Norman Turk were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Barrett. And this brings us to Easter Holidays, and Easter Hats--maybe. GRAFTING COMPOUNDS Further results of experiments with grafting compounds at O.A.C. are given as follows: Creosote or tar roofing compounds--These have killed all the scions and stubs where they were used; Tree Seal--This is much too expensive compared with home-made liquid wax and was a failure with the cleft graft; Latex or Liquid Rubber --This leaves the finest appearing wood and the most healthy, clean callus of any material used, but is expensive and would be dangerous to use for any grafting purpose, because of the difficulty of seeing when a complete coverage of the cut surfaces has been obtained; Paraffin Waxes-- Ordinary parrifin wax becomes hard too quickly and cracks off too soon to have any value as a grafting compound; Parrifin Wax costs about 25c per pound or around $2.00 a gallon. It gives first-class results in take of scions and is entirely satisfactory as a grafting compound. It is more difficult to apply than ordinary liquid wax as a mumiber of coats are required in order to give the necessary thickness to withstand the melting effect of summer sun. This material has not proved enough better than the standard wax to warrant its use in pref- B. J. WALLER ELECTRICAL SERVICE HOUSEWIRING and REPAIRS Electrical Appliances Repaired REASONABLE PRICES Phone 65 COLBORNE Tinsmithing and Plumbing The undersigned has opened a shop In the East side of the Ireland Block, King Street, Colborne, next to Chas. Bugg's shoe Complete Line of STOVES AND FURNACES STOVE PIPES AND ELBOWS A. B. MULHALL Ireland Block, King St., Colborne PHONE 152 $1. LOOK ! AT COLBORNE .90 CASH buys a bag of FLOUR made from No. 1 NORTHERN WHEAT QUALITY GUARANTEED I. PALEN Mill Phone 97 COLBORNE Residence Phone 79 ■Read the condensed ads. on page 5