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§ FOR THE FARMERS The C. P. R. Agricultural College Train, and the Work it Accomplished On Saturday evening, June 29, the Agricultural Coilege Special, run by the Canadian Pacific Railway, com- pleted its very successful tour of the province of Manitoba. The train was on the road for 32 days, and in that time covered all Manitoba trib- utary to the Canadian Pacific Railway. 87 different points were visited, 1305 addresses given to 22,900 people, which included 9851 men, 7426 wo- men and 5623 of the senior classes of the schools. The following is a orief outline of the work dene on the train: : When the train arrived at each stopping place, the car containing the 'stock. which cousisted of three pure bred Holstein cows, one pure bred Hereford fat steer, and four types of the best quality of work horses and brood mares, was placed at the un- loading platform. The first talk on stock, In which pdrticularly great in- terest was taken by the farmers, was given by Professor Peters and Mr. Jones, his assistant. The subjects dealt with in horses were the best types to raise in order to secure the highest price. Particular emphas- Is was Iaid on raising large heavy horses for the City market, it being shown that if a farmer went in for raising this class of stock, there "would be enough smaller horses come even after making his best efforts, to supply horses not too heavy, for the farm, and thie others would bring top prices in the City market. The trouble which was experienced last year in disease in foals was gone in- to thoroughly by Prcfessor Peters, and the best means of stamping out this disease was explained. For- tunately this year the death rate of eolts when very young has fallen off, but is still prevalent, and the farm- ers were eager to find out the best methods of handling the young colts. The next stock talk on the pro- gram was milch cows. The thor- oughbred Holstein cows were recom- mended as a particularly good type for raising on Manitoba farms for dairying purposes, and the Ayrshire was algo recommended. The gen- eral use cof the Jersey was discour- aged owing to its inability to stand the rough conditions in the winter on a Manitoba farm on account of her weak constitution. Two of the Holstein cows were shown as being examples of almost perfect animals for miik production, the third one as being as well bred as the other two (all three being the result of a more than a century's breeding for milk production) but what would be call- ed a "weed" in a herd, that is, she turned her food into beef instead of milk, and would not Had is { oe that the selection of breed alone was 'not enough but also each individual cow hal to be selected. The good milking Holstein in order to furnish a good profit, should at least give eight or nine thousand pounds. One cow, a prize cow at Dominion City last year, produced 18,000 lbs of milk, netting to the owner a clear profit /of $305.00. In beef .cattle, the Hereford steer was shown as 'di- rectly opposite to the Holstein cows. that is, all the food the Holstein could uge was turned into beef production. The raising of what is known as the dual purpose animal was discouraged. it being considered better to go in for milk or beef or both, but not to milk cows intended only for the raising of beef stock. ! A znort talk was also given on hog production, and the raising of sheep. After the stock-judging, Principal Hales cf the Brandon Normal School, gave the men a short talk on agricul- tural education in the Public schools, and advocated strongly more thor cugh training of our teachers in agri- culture, and they in their turn tak- . 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Makes houses © draft-proof, easy to heat, and comfortable In any weather. Ask your dealer to show you I a sample, or write for sample § and Booklet to ths Sole Canadian Manufacturers THE STANDARD PAINT Cb. of Canada, Limited, Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver. EN ao eS EL HT 5 a a 82 eT - i . ; WwW. NU G10 At school..| The question of consolidat- ed schools was also gone into by Mr. Hales and strongly recommend- ed for most disiricts. Protessor Lec also gave an inter esting lecture on the identification and eradication of weeds. Farm- ers, who were at the meetings last year came in bringing with. them weeds which they had found in their fi2lds and which they were unable to identify, asked their names and the | vest way ot destroying them. Mr, | Lee dealt particularly with the des- truction of the Sow Thistle, the Can- ada Thistle Mustard, Wild Oats and French Weed. The farmers in the Eastern and Southern poricions of the Province were apparently anxious te find out the best means of destroying weeds, and the farmers to the West and tlorth, where the weeds as yet have not made the same progress, were anxicus for their identification. Scme farmers did not know the Sow | Thistle, although Mr. Lee was able i to find it on their farms. The farm- ers. were warned against this weed in paiecicular, it being really the only werd 1n Manitoba which takes com- plete possession of the land, not al owing any grain to grow with it. It is also the only weed which will at- tack {he prairie. Mr. Harrison gave a talk on fodder crops, particularly on the planting and raising of corn and also showed how a crop of corn could be raised and do as much good as summer-fal- lowing, thus giving the farmer a val- uahle crop where otherwise his land would be lying idle. Mr. Harrison also spoke on the rafsing of tim- othy, clover and aifalfa, warning the farmers to be particularly careful to see that their land was very thor- oughly cultivated and inoculated be- fore sowing alfalfa seed. Priacipal Black closed the meeting for the men by giving a strong prac: tical talk on the general successful working of a Manitoba farm and on the Agricultural College work, and on the necessity for every young man and woman, who intended to follow farming as a vocation, taking a course in thy Agricultural College; that agriculture had to be handled in a scientific way the same, it not more so, than any other business. The women's part of the program was first taken by Mrs. Salisbury, tive lalk on home nursing, sanitary conditions in the home, ventilation, ele. Professor Broderick then spoke to the women on horticulture and the beautifying of the farm home, the best way of raising house and garden plants, ornamental shrubbery, plant- ing of trees, laying out of lawns, etc. Professor Herner gave a very in- teresting. talk on poultry-raising and egg production, showing the best way to raise poultry for the market, and aso the correct way for handling them in order to produce the great- est number and best quality of eggs, and telling the farmers' wives how he favorite, although the raising of most other breeds was not discouraged. fhe poultry on the farm work whiclk could be made the most profitable as a side line with the least outlay. \ Professors Mitchell and Crowe took up the work of dairying. Very great interest was manifested in this work by all the women and a great many of the men. There has been so much loss to the farmers in the West owing to not knowing how to make the best grade of butter, and having their butter umiform. The into thoroughly: the best utensils for handling milk and cream and the making of butter were shown. The senior classes of the schools at almost every point came over to the train in a body-and were ad- dressed by either Principal "isles, Professor lee or J. J. Golden =a the birds in Manitoba; of 'ba =reat good birds did in killing (osects which were harmful to ail! vegetation, the need ef gettine suflicient trees around in the districts. It was felt that these lines, the great destruction of birds which now takes place would be stopped. Many birds which the average child thinks to be harmful, such as hawks, were shown to be 'really useful on the farm. The chil- dren then had a talk on the identi: ficaticn of weeds and were told in a simple way the best methods of get- fing xid of them. '1 All the meetings were opened with a short address. explaining to the farmers why the Canadian Pagific Rezilway Co. and the Agricultural College staff thought it necessary to ran the train, the interest the Can- adian Pacific Railway tool in the farmers who were living along their line and the desire for better farming, and for having prosperous farmers living along the Company's The farmers were also invited when they came to Winnipeg to call on the officials of the Company, who were and discuss matters of mutual inter est. Brief remarks were made on the better care of machinery on the average Manitota farm, and on good roads showing how the farmer could save considerable in his transporta- tion charges by hauling his grain to market over a good road; the differ- ence in hauling on a good road and a poor road on 1,006 bushels for a distance of 6 miles being over $40.00. Emphasis was also laid upon the ne- cessity of higher education for the young men and young women on the farm; that every farmer should if he could at all afford it, send his sons and daughters to the Agricultural College to take a course. This would prevent so many young men and | young women leaving the farms and drifting into came with no the cities 'where they special training and Tusually were only able to secure un- ramunerative employment, whereas § | If they were sent to the Agricultural College they would not leave the farm, but on the contrary would | rather remain en them and would make batter 1 farmers and better cit- who gave a very useful and instruc-. farm was shown to be one branch of care of the milk and cream was gone the fariu 5 chat the birds would stay if ine children were educated along] lines. always glad to have them come in} it. LESS TIME IN THE KITCHEN MORE TIME IN THE FRONT ROOM | That's your reward if you let MOONEY'S BISCUITS take the place of the bread and Liscuits you bake yourself, Nu You'll find MOONEY'S a delightful substitute for your own best efforts--the family will like them.: Because MOONEY"S PERFECTION SODA ISCUITS come to you straight from the oven in the big Winnipeg factory, They have that freshness and crispness only to be found in a newly made biscuit. No other biscuit can come to your table aa fresh from the oven as MOONEY'S. Get the big package or the sealed tine both of them damp proof, dust proof, dirt proof--and "LET MOONEY DO IT" izens. Altogether the meetings were a great success. In many places the train was met by brass bands; at other places the farmers presented Principal Black with an address of welcome, in which they spoke of the good done by the train last year, and the hope was generally expressed that the train would be made an an- nual affair Many kind remarks were heard on all sides as to the generosity of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company in furnishing the train to the people free of charge. The announcement made in regard to the Company starting demonstra- tion farms for the benefit of the farmers in the vicintiy in which they : 7 al e 1 cer a > them a me the hest methods of farming. Principal Black and staff expressed their great appreciation of the way in which the tran was handled. HOT WEATHER AILMENTS A medicine that will keep children well ic a great hoon to every moth- er. This is just what Baby's Own Tablets do. An occasional dose keeps the littl> stomach and howels ight and prevents sickness. During tha ho' summe= months stomaeh trou- hles cpeedily turn to fatal diarrhoea or cholera infantum and if 'Baby's Own Tablets arn not at hand the child may Jie in a few hours. Wise motters always keep the Tablets in tbe hou-e and give their children an occasional dosz to clear out the stomach and bowels and keep them well. Don't wait till baby is ill-- the delav may cost a precious life. Get the Tablets now and you may feel reasonably safe, Every mother who uses tho Tablets praise them and that is the best evidence that there is 210 other medicine for children so good. The Tablets are sold by med- icine cealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medi- ine Co:, Brockville, Ont. € Actor--U'm getting awfully popular I see some tobacco people have named a new cigar after me! Manager--Really! Well, I hope it'll draw better than you do! Minard's Liniment Cures Garget in Cows r--"--g--" Seif Taught : Trate Father--1I'll teach you to kiss my daughter! y Young Man--Not have just learnt. --Tit-Bits. Unless worms he expelled from the system, no child can be healthy. Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is the hest medicine extant to destroy worms. CARL Salesinan--Here you are, gentle- man--the greatést invention of the r.gel Pyneer-bv (stopping to listen)-- What is it? "alee man--A magnetized kevhole plate for front doors. It will at- wack am ardinarv steel kev from a distance of two feet. All you have to 10 to find the keyhele at night is take out your key and hang on to rire men were injured in crowd that rushed to buy. , She's as pretty as a picture, said the young man. 0 Yes. replied the young woman, with a zlanc at her rival's complexion, and hand-painted, too. a McArdrews (the chemist at 2 a.| Lm.) --Two penn'orth of bicarbonate of soda for the wife's indigestion at this time of night. when a glass of hot water does jus: as well-- Sandy (hastilyy-- Weel, weel! Thanks for the advice. I'l! ro both- er ye. after all. Good nicht" rr 5 necessary sir! 11 paid $50 1n Cash for ¥ oO you AN 1 ON 9 » offered. i EE to win one of them. cement to win a prize. comparatively little cement. one of these (Class "'A"?) d cement us=d connt in d BE" iy for doing the makes no difference). concrete work was done. ATT I Hn WN this 52 nadian farmers will receive cash prizes (twelve in 'each Province) in our big 1512 FARMERS' PRIZE CONTEST JE held a contest last year in which 36 prizes were yh This year there will be three times as many prizes (108) and therefore three t mes as many chances for you You do not have to use a large quantity of Many of last year's prize-winners used "THE contest is divided into three classes and ir only if cs the amount of winners, ete work (the size Cis for sending in the best and clearest description of how any piece of NT ER--There are absolutely no strings'? to this offer. aot lose, because the improvements ¥ $25; Third, $15; in each Province, pete with other Class farmers . in your and not with those in all parts of Canada. gives you the best possible chance to win ~ prize. It will be sent to you free when you ask 8 of the Prize Contest, Ask for particulars to-day. Just say 'Send me, free, your book and full particulars of the 1912 Prize Contest,'" on a post card and mad it 20-day. Add.ess HERE will be four prizes (First, $50; Second. Fourth, $10) in each claws Thus you have only to com own Provines, ! There in no. entry fee or red tape to bother In you make of concrete in competing for the prizes will be more than We have a book, "What the Farmer Can Do With Concrete," i t, that will give ya all the rion about the use of concrete you can need. * Publ.city Manager, Canada Cement Company. Limited, ed Herald Bldg., Montreal 0 RAS Zs x i Wel fi ERG atl : Whitin, fg Bh: oy. This 4 B50 us for complete particu- One of the girls at an examination in zrammar in Maynooth School, when asked why the noun 'bachelor' was singular, blushingly answered: -- Because it is very singular they don't set married. | She went up to the head of the class The Foe of Indigestion.--Indigest- jon in a It is a most distressing complaint and often the suffering at- tending it is most severe. The very best remedy is Parmelee's Vegetable Pills taken according to directions. They rectify the irregular action of the stomach and restore healthy act- ion. For many years they have been a standard remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion and are highly esteemed for thelr qualities. Lr Littie Boy (to gardner)--Jones, why do you always pull your barrow behind you, instead of pushing it? Jones--'Cos I "ates the sight of the beastly thing. ion must be taken just as quickly if common ailment and few are: 'free from it. the Never Thought of it Gibbs--I can'l find "aeroplane" in this uictionary. Dibbs--Have vou Iooked leaf?--Boston Transcript. on the fly Attacks of cholera and come quickly, there seldom warning of the visit. dysentery being any Remedial act- the patient 1s to be spared great sui- fering and permanent injury to the lining membranes of the bowels. The readiest preparation for the purpose is Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Dyseuntery Cor- dial, It can be got at small cost at any drug store or general dealey's, and it will afford relief before a doctor can be called. From the Wild West An English actor was a member of a company snowhound in tue Sierras while en route from California' to the Fast. Before their train was pulled out of the drifts they had heen re- duced to eating the coarse fare of the railrozd laborers, and got little enough even of that. So that they all had 2 magnificent hunger on when the train reached a small station at which there was a restauragt, and the | Englishman was the first to find a seat at the table. Bring me in 2 hurry, he said to the "andlord, a burly Western man, a port- erhouse steak, some devilled kidneys, a brace of chops, plenty of vegetables, and two bottles of Bass's bitter beer. "he landlord stuck his head out of the dining room door, and yelled to somebody in the rear apartment: -- Say, Bill tell the band to play 'Rule Britannia' the Prince of Wales has come. a Nellie--Mr. Hotchpotch, what do you consider the most delicate forin of Hatiery: : Th» Chappie---Telling a married man he doo't look it. / 4 | J "§ Embody the patented features The Liar's Mound Dyaks, natives of Borneo, are ex- tremely truthful, So disgracetul, in- deed, do the Dyaks consider the de- , ceiving of others by an untruth, that ~ such is handed down to posterity by a curlous custom. They heap up a pile of the branches 'I trees in memory of the man who has uttered a great lie, so that the future generations may know of nis wickeuness, and take warning from it. The persons deceived start the "Lugong hula"--the lial's mound--by heaping up a large number of uranch- es in some conspicuous spot by the s.de of the path from one village to another. : Every passer-by contributes to it, and at fhe same time reviles the man in memgry of whom it was. The Dyaks consider the addition to any "tugong bula'" they may pass a sacred duty, the omission of which will weet with supernatural punishment. Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper ---- eee en Divination I am very observant, sir, and fron the way you wirced when I stamp on yrer 'foot, I conclude you have pedal afflictions ] Say no more. corn.---Baltimore ® I acknowledge the American, ® Tread softly - ih. Step safely. | CATS PAW RUBBER SOLES L 8 of Cafs Paw Heels.