a me ee maa prs § Rt 4 x. 2 aa Eo » fo Se b ' 2 . | Te ' : #3 = fois et af SALE OF LTD TOWN UF sS:uch LUUKGJ: for ARREARS OF TAX: L. 7) ven that ~artai.. 28 Oal Ee os SPIRST DIS ig © CLUB mects on the #V 1DAY of the month in of the Schoolhouse at 8 p.m. p W. W. HOWELL, Secretary SIWAINWRIGHT CLUB meets "in the School at 8 p.m. the first ~ NOC Le. lande--a the «= ol will be © = Ee ve tons ae ey Geteber ni dhe forenoon, = suncil Chambers, ~Public Se. cal ilding, in the Town ¢®'S. lcolout Fall lomo iien. list of land: canbe 5, ry nn Ge J. BCT... rem: © low of KITCHEN OUTFITS vou ean cbtain at this store--every- thing the niodel cook or housekeeper could desire in pots, pans, kettles, crockery, glassware, ete journey through our will give you many suggestions as to | [} things you should have. BUILIE Picture Framing A little establishment A KLOSE! SUPPLIES Maeitoha Gypsum Hardwall aud Wood Fibre, Etc. Vuk taking | in coanocion : = ANDERSON & HARRIS 'Dryden » eday of each mouth. R. 13. COATES, Sco. ear. 1 A GLE RIVER CLUB meets secon. Saturday of each month, 8 pan ALTX, TURNER, Secy. Saturday of cvery month in the Schoolhou: © «ut 8 o'clock E. GREUN, Secyetary. EE GLU gla AND CLUB U.F.O.' and U. E. W. O. meet on the (Secon 4 Saturday of each month in the schoolhouse at 8 p.m. ~~ MrsR. A. REID, Sec U.F.W.O. i i GOON CLUB urday of every month, at 8 p. in the Schoolroom. © VICTOR NORDRURS, Secy. | Sat ip. ncn BETWWYOR IH CIF meets. the last Saturday of every month at 8 p.m. Visitors {rom fraternal clubs are hearviily welcome. W. F. BICKNELL, Secretary. rude. VAN HORNE CLUB meets ship Hall, Dryden, at 8 p.m. CHAS. NORGATE, Secy. or Hotel i | { Cc. 0. BLE, Piopristors L This wep sw excellent service: dining room acco rote for which it is noted. ~odation is of th: best, being unexcelled for courtesy ard servic €. ¢ is stil firaishing the The 3) meets first every third Saturday in the Town- v wkole grain." {National Crop Improvement Service.) "Building the weather out is fully as important as maintaining a fire in the fu 1ace. In the old days when we sco ched our faces and froze our backs at the open fireplace, we went shivering to bed and breathed icicles on the coverlid. "We have learned to plaster our houses inside and out, but in frame construction we have always had dif- ficuliy through expansion and con- traction of preventing the plaster froin cracking and scaling off. "But tL= introduction of triangular - sted reinforcement and the improve- ment of culside plasters has correct- ed this avil and a house now could be : tumbled end over end and its plas- tered walls remain intact," says Mr. R. §. Lider, president, Canadian Steel ! & Wire Co. *Anotiier featurs is that reinforced stuseo never has to be painted, which © is something every home owner will' appreciate. 2 Billed by Lightning (National Crop Improvement Service.) tn the summer time when the thunder eaps appear in the sky and the storm sweeps down on the farm, ti:e farmer thinks less of his safety than he does of his live stock. When the stock is In the field dur- | ing the storm it may happen that the animals drift against the wire fence, which may be heavily charged with electricity, and are shocked to death. The ordipary fence Luilt on wooden posts should be grounded every siwth pest by means of a wire i 812 or eight feet long twistel around Jali of the line wires of the fence and then securad in a hole in the ground. WALDHOF CLUB meets Tirst The hole should be dug deep enough go "that the wire comes in contact | with moist earth. A fence so ground- * ed offers no danger to live stock dur- ' ing the thunderstorm. The wire fence built on galvanized | steel ferce posts is already grounded at every post and no thunderstorm ! with its discharge of lightning can injure the cattle enclosed by such a fences. rai (Mationai Crop Improvement Service.) "puluth is the gateway for a large jwoportion of Canadian grain," says Mr. C. F. MacDonald, secretary, Duluth Hoard of Trade, "gnd at no other point does Canada come into such close contact with the United States. "Millions of bushels of frat are shipped across the ocean, all of it ' being bedgad to protect the operators {63 well as the banks. Banks gen- erally refuge to lend money on grain which is ust protected by helsing. "fhe =u"pper does not desire to geofit by a rise, but merely wishes to secure Lis ordinary profit of a few i cents per bushel for handling. .¥ "However, it takes time to get his shipment purchased and under way and as the price of the grain may decline enough in the meantime to wipe out all of his profit, he makes a practice when he buys the wheat from the country, to sell future de- livery contracts against it in some grain exchange, thus one offsetting the other. "This method of eliminating risk iz not speculation, in fect it is the very opposite. There is always a speculator who is willing to under- take this contract, but the grain handler who hedges insurcs himscil against any possible loss. The grain dealer, the flour mfiiler ana the ex- _ porter are not in a position to take chances and that is way thoy take this kind of inswiince. : "3 wonder," - says .he, "'whather farmers realize in shipplig gram abroad, that they are building up the fertility of European farms instead of their own? It would seem to me tha' this grain ought to be milled on this side of the water in our own behalf, shipping flour 'instead of for Export | carried by their dams. A Erief Study of Some of Its Leading Problems. Systematic Methed Tnporiont -- A Question of Quantity, Quality, Cost, and Proceeds -- Inefficiency and Carelessness to Be Barred-- Good Care Will Save Many Foals. ! (Contributed by Ontario Department of Agricuiture, Toronto. We speak of uncontrollable fac. tors. Nevertheless farm manage: ment means éontrol. The word "un- controllable" is used loosely, and 'some 'measure of control is possible in every - farmer's undertakings. Farin management as a science, as a study, or a planned system, is a "study of the methods of control. Farm practice is the corresponding art. A farmer was in- vited to attend a meeting to discuss improved meth 16ds of farming, "Nothing doing," was his reply; "I know a lot more new than I caa get "done." A very natural point of view, for the limitations of time, the scarc- ity of labor, adverse weather, dis- eases and pests, prevent him from getting all those results which his plans and his labor deserve. Yet he must plan, and to plan intelligently : he must be pessessed of the best ' knowledge available. He must plan to produce the greatest possible ~ quantity, the Lest quality, at the low- ' est possible 'eos t, and then he must ju to sell his produce at prices Jon will bring to him sufficient encouragement and reward. Problems of Farm Management. These are the problems of farm management: Quantity, quality, cost, and proceeds; and since they are closely inter-related, they cannot be studied separately, but must be con- or hoped for sidered all together. For exaniple, European farming and Canadian farming are often compared to the disadvantage of the latter. It is as- serted, and it is doubtless true, that the European farmer produces more per acre than the Canadian farmer does, and that the European acre is i Increasing in dian acre is dim yield, while the Cana- ishing in yield. On "the other hand, the Canadian farmer produces from three to ten timeg as much per man as does the European farmer. In Hurcpe, because of the dense population and the relative scarcity of land, production per acre Is the measure of efficiency. In Can- ada, because of the gcareity of men on the land and ithe relative abund- ance of land, production per man is the measure of efficiency. In Can the farmer has the option of applying more labor to the same acres, and producing more per acre, or apply- ing his labor to more acres. The law of diminishing: returiig speedily induces him to choose his option by working mere ac A low produc- tion per acre is the inevitable result of this choice. : ; : Management Infizenced by Returns, The farmer's interest is served by adopting such a system of farm n agemsnt as will give him the ¢ y est returns for labor and capita ex- pended. Unfortunately, gat Sysien invariably results, in a where there ig unoccupied wasting soil fertility and dimi yields. The nation, as distinet ir the individual farmer, 1s cot in conserving its nafural resourc and in producing the greatest sible amount of wealth; that is, in maintaining the soil fertility unim- paired and prodiicing the maximum per acre. Thus the interest of the individual farmer and ti» a ts of the nation are opiossed, so | the farmer can spread his oe labor over more acres thi work at maximum Those interests will not bs Sol ed go long as cccnomie furnish the farmer with i and costly labor, and costly fertilizers. No Excuse for Sic venly Farming. All this, however, does not excuse the careless and inefficient forms T. wo farmers live and T ide by side. Both have the of acres, and the same amcunt of eapital invested. To both the s: knowledge of gocd methods is & able. One of them directs his labor, arranges his crops, selec s his stock, keeps them healthy and thriity, keeps his land clean, maintains his soil fertility, sells his produce to ad- vantage, and succeeds. The other i3 haphazard. He has no Dblans, or wrong plans. His stock are poor in quality, and ill-fed. His fences are broken down, and his land cverrun with weeds. He is going behind year by year. We all know men of both types. The difference is a dificrence in farm management. -- President Reynolds, O. A. College, Guelph. Ss Ss Good Care Will Save Many :i'oals. The best time fo grow fcals and the time when they will their largest gains is when the re Being lMany farm- ers do not realize this, and begin feeding the mare a proper ration only after the fecal is here. The brood mare, when in foal, should be fed a high protein ration, a ration which is rich in muscle, and bone Lilding, mate 'This ma erial is pplicd in tk 2 of oats,-bran ud cil meal, as concentrate, and iover or alfalfa hay as a roughage. 3 soon as the young foal apie that he z¢.35 a x sd drink mother's first milk. This fore-m nolcalitnl has pur: wiilivue Uy ko tor, Ci. and soap cectal injection Watch out infection. If pug. and dise iuside the pody through the um- ~ilical cord, a ic ir Joint 11" may develcp and the foul be lost. ne numoer " Disagreeable, Contagious Disease. of Farm Animals. The Symptoms Carefully Described --Treatment Carefully Applied Usually Successful--A Fly Spray --September, Notes. {Contributed by Ontario eink of Agriculture, Toronto.) Ringworm is a contagious disease to which all classes of animals, in- cluding man, are subject. Calves and young cattle appear to be more susceptible to the trouble than other animals, but no age ren- ders an animal immune. It is purely a skin disease, and is due to the presence of a vegetable parasite, which is readily capable of being conveyed from one animal to another by direct contact, the hands of the attendant, pails, stable utensils, clothing, harness, saddles, bilan- kets, the contact of one animal with the stalls, etc, of affected animals, ete. In like manner, curry-combs, brushes, rubbing cloths, ete., that are used on affected animals of any class, if used on other animals, become a fertile cause of infection. . Symptoms. Vhile ary part of the animal may be the seat of the disease, the skin around ihe eyes and on the face, asd on the neck and back, appears to be tne favorite seat. The first symp- tom shown is usually an itchiness, which is followed by a slight forma of eruption, which soon assumes the appearance of little yellowish scabs of a circular shape, the mass scales forming a circular space; hence the term "ringworm." A variable num- ber of these circular patches may be noticed on different parts of the body. They are of a yellowish color when fresh, but become lighter in color as they grow older; the hairs become bristly, some break off, and some become split. When the dis- ease is not checked the affected areas become mere numerous and the patient apparently suffers acute- ly from itchiness, and sometimes rubs against solid objects with such fores as to cause bleeding. It a scale be removed and the under surface examined by a magnifying glass, the parasite can be seen. Treatment. La In order that the spread of the disease may be checked, it is neces- sary that great care be taken to avoid the conveyahece of the virus from the diseasad to healthy animals. Where practicable, it is well to re- move all non- > mals to non- infected premises. If this eannot be done; the diseased animals should Le isclated, and t remiges in which they had been he dis- infect liable y or twice 'daily until Reed, V.S, 0. A i Az 41% quarts cox fish oil, 3 quarts whale oil, and 1 Distr 2 Iss. mae sone es the asters, or other 2 rden. They window this geganiuins, plants in the y will bloom in winter. A drain tile set over each plant is a good method of blanching celery. Celery for winter storage should not be blanched eles putting in the cellar. Plant tulips n i garden or bor- der the last of September or early October. Tulips, narcissus, daffodils and hyacinths plan ed now in pots or boxes and put in a cocl place will give good fiowers next spring. Place ggquash on shelves in a dry room near the furnace or in a warm attic room. They must not be in a damp or frosty place. They will stand a great deal of heat and dry air, but little moisture. If you want squash or pumpkins to keep well, handle them carefully so they are not bruised. Dahlias, -cannas, gladioli, ets., should be dug and stored after the foliage has been killed by frost. The first part of October is usually the time. ® Try to arrange a change of pas- ture for the sheep. - .Changing the pasture as frequently as possible minimizes losses through parasi- tic diseases. : T Green tomatoes may be put under cover when 'frosty nights come and many will ripen, Onions keep best ip an place. place. airy, dry A moist eellar is not a geod They decay quickly. They Should Not be "Broken," "ious but Educated. Start Them Wearing Harness and Bridle -- Then Hitch and: Give Light Work at First -- Methods of Keeping Cow Records. (Contributed by Onterio Department of Agriculture. Toronto.) 2 The too comuion practice of allowing colts to go "unbroken" un- til such time as .they are re- quired to perform the functions of a horse in the spring, is irrational, and is unfair to the animal. Colts should not be 'broken'; they should be taught or educated. In the unhandled, or unbroken colt, the muscular, respiratory and nervous gystem (the organs whose functions are taxed in the performance of the ordinary functions of a horse) are weak and undeveloped from lack of function. Hence, when the unpre- pared animal is asked to perform ordinary horse labor, he has neither any knowledge of what he is required to do, nor the muscular nor respir- atory tone that is necessary for its satisfactory performance; therefore, unless very carefully handled, and very little work done for the first two or three weeks, trouble of var-. natures that will probably ne-. cessitate complete rest for a vari- able time is very liable to result. Hence, a regular course of prepara- tion during the late winter and early spring months, when the time of both man and horse is not very valu- able, should be given in order to have the colts in such condition when time becomes valuable, that they will be able to perform a reasonable amount of work with satisfaction to the driver and safety to themselves. This course should be commenced at least six weeks before regular work is expected to commence. They Should Be Harnessed and Bridled Early. ~ The eolt or colts should first be taught to wear harness and bridle by being allowed to run free for a few i ox stall or pad- It is then atch 'each with a good-natured pair of colts ry to drive, and, stand TW handy, smar horae, or if a together, an obey the wo when asked to, When they ably handy win they should be or wagon, ri see that the Si Thi reason- hitched, a sleigh Be taken to 8 Droperly. cellars. The expected to e worn. Each ( , and. it should being too wide, so ng motign, nor yet Dinah at any urface should the surfaces with which 1 xcept at the bottom, where a2¢ant space to allow the i of a man's fingers should Exercise or Lizh The colt or dai y exercise Com- men or two the firs : A the an will he able to per reasonable exer- tion i g signs of weari- nes ' : of grain given 8 adually increased in proportion to the work or exercise given. By sueh usage the muscu- lar, respiratory and nervous systems gradually gain tone, the muscles h which harness, especially 23 e Lo co ly become ha power of sin contact, gradual- ed and increased in Sans, hence become 2 to soreness, In many 28€s, wnt of the hardening of the muscles, they loss bulk; hence a collar that may have fitted per- fectly at fivst, may now be too large. Thig should be attended to either by providing fresh collars or filling the extra space of the oid ones with sweat pads. While we prefer collars without sweat pads, the latter is much better than vacant space.-- J. H. Reed, V.S,, 0. A. Colleges, Guelph. : HA) i Methods of Keeping Cow Records. Four things are necessary for keeping cow records: 1. A monthly milk sheet, ruled 80 that there shall be a column for re- cording the weight of the morning and evering milking of each cow for each day of the month, though some use a sheet ruled for three days only, and estimate the weight of milk giv- en for ths month from these three days; which may be consecutive or on the 1st, 10th and 20th of the month, making ten day periods between. 2.. A milk scale, preferably one baving a dial-face and two hands, one of which shows the net weight _ of milk in tke pail, when properly set. This scale costs ahout five dollars. 3. A four to eight-bottle Babcock test, where it is desired to know what each cow's milk tests in fat. This will cost from eight to twelve dollars complete. 4. The fourth and most important requirement * is, "The-will-to-do." Without this, milk sheets, scales, testers, ete., are valueless. By having scale, sheet, pencil, sample bottles properly lahelied, ete., all conven- iently arranged, it takes but little 'time to keep a record of each milking cow in the herd. @ : We would add a fifth need, which - ig, some form of permanent record bock for monthly totals and tests, as milk sheets, and notes or records of testing, are likely to be lost and not available for reference. But if thess are recorded once a month in a per- manent form, they will prove a soures of help in breeding, feeding ned weeding dairy cows --H. H, ean, 0. A. guilen Guelph. = " son