)1 \\ Is a blessing to all house- wives. Cook without heating 1m: kitchen to “fever. sat.†We have these in one two, three and four bnrner sizes, and in three different makes. Let us show these blessings to you. A. E. BOTT UM, Hardware, BOBCAYGEON. Friday, June 23rd, 1916 Cut Out Pear Blight; Pear blight starts in the spring 0. the year when the blossoms are open and that is the time it is carried. especially to apples. There is only one thing to do with pear blight, and that is to act quickly and keep on acting. To control it as few twigs as possible should be left for the insects to feed on. Early in the season every affected twig should be cut out. Be sure to disinfect your tools, because if you cut a diseased part and then cut a healthy part. you are almost sure to give it the diseaseâ€"Prof. L that is to act. qmc acting. To control 1‘ possible should be 14 to feed on. Early in affected twig should sure to disinfect yc if you cut a diseas cut a healthy part sure to give it the In everv good town in Ontario, "' ' "v o where we are not representnd Territor} reserved for the right man. Highest commissions paid. Attractixe advertising matter. Splendid List of New Specialties For Season 1916-17 including the new everbearing Raspberry, St. Regis. Caesar. O.A.C., Guelph, Ont STONE WELLINGTON THE FONTHILL NURSERIES ESTABLISHED 1837 TORONTO, ONTARIO In The Staple Department a E :3 13 inch Glass vaclling‘, either red WANTED New Marquisette \Vcry pretty patterns and Marquisctto, per yard, Black and White Check Dress Goods :18 inches in width and a ï¬ne quality for run-s «lrvssct especially. per yd. - American Blanket Cioth Coating It is two vmds “hie fashionable checks; for t! check, yard â€" Good Apron Ging without border â€" A Reliable Agent SHOWN at CLAXTON’S LINDSAY CLAXTON’S---LINDSAY the Dutch Cartoonist, one of the many results of the Ge “surely it is not as bad as that.†IT IS, and WORSE! A recent despatch says that these unfortunate people are living on the flesh of canines. Think of it ! We have been asksd to receive subscriptions since placing this poster in the window; and have agreed to do so. In the window may also be seen a halftone print of the boys in khaki from this section. These prints will be sold at 10c each, and the entire proceeds will be given for relief in Belgium. Every family should have this local interest picture. If you want to give more than 10c, the sky is the limit. You are not suffering for the want of food; but for the heroic Belgians you would be. $2.50 keeps a Belgian family a month. We will publish the amounts as received, despatch them to headquar- ters regularly and get a receipt. Remember EVERY DOLLAR GOES TO BELGIUM Rnhcavgeon Independent. Bobcaygeon FOR STARVING PEOPLE widv 1nd shown in the latest fm t‘. 10 00th length $4.50 This Oil Stove One Help; the Other in Many Import- ant Ways A plot of garden land run over by fowls between the cropping seasons will yield, under right cultivation, such crops as will surprise the culti- vator. The ï¬nest crops of vegetables grown on some farms are produced on lots over which fowls have been a1- owed to run for several months of the year. The reason for this is not far to seek. The fowls manure the land, rid it of injurious insects. and by daily scratching keep the surface ..clling, either red orblue - - 9c. 'ham, fast colors, with 01' in an open and friable condition. Whenever the weather is dry and the towls are able to dispense with the scratching shed, the grain food is well forked Into the soil, and the birds get healthy outdoor exercise. Speaking from personal experience. it is safe to assert that the tenement garden plotâ€"say a hundred square yards in extentâ€"can account for double the proï¬t by cultivating it in conjunction with poultry keeping. Let us suppose that the fowls are to be housed on the intensive plan, the owner will, unlike the back yarder, experience no difï¬culty in disposing of the periodical collections of manure from the roosting houses, and the fouled litter from the scratching sheds. as such can either be dug into the land right away or stored for future use. At one time in England people were prohibited by law from making hats of anything except beaver. FOWL AND GARDEN in 10V0h qualit) of - - 75c. for Child- 290. 123‘ STRAWBERRY CULTURE DESCRIBED IN DETAii F. L. Gable. Dominion Fruit In5p€°t c‘or at Toronto, discusses factors oi: success in strawberry growing. as fOH lows: No fruit, plant or weed Will thrive on as many different soils 33 the strawberry. but which soil is best? It is generally admitted sandy loam| will produce the greatest crops 0“ berries, provided it is well manured‘ and cultivated, although a great many berries are grown on heavy lands sue- cessfully. The strawberry requires an abundance of moisture although damp soggy soil on low land is absolutely useless for growing them. Choose the spot where the greatest variety of farm crors :10 the best. 30 -;-t Lam. Strawberries on ground not previousi,’ cultivated 3â€,,5 ..3 it is apt to be infested cut-worms, white grubs or other harm- l'ui DGSLS. 1. is also apt to be full of V -cds and gran seed. The best land i that visit; 212.3 been in a hoe crop the previous year (corn is not 50 ..--.n :5 “any hnth tree from insects Mulching ("lt'WC'Y‘T‘CS. ‘7'1‘.-t': gruuu u; on--- 1h} pests. in is also apt to be full of V'--ds and grass seed. The best land “"3 been in a hoe crop iw that which an the previous year (corn is not so 800d), it being both free from insects and weeds. Start Early In Sprlng To prepare that ground it is best to plow in a good coating of manure be- fore planting. This can be applied especially heavy it well rotted. It is also advisable to broadcast agricul- tural lime at the rate of one-half ten per acre. Â¥our ground should be well cultivated as early as possible in the spring. The earlier you get your plants set the better, as strawberries. thrive in cool, moist weather and can- not stand much heat and drought. The digging of plants and their selection should be done carefully. These should have the dead leaves pulled off and the plants should be well trimmed. In buying; plants maln- sure that they are trimmed ready {0' planting and do not allow the wind or sun on plants. They should bu covered with a wet bag or cloth ant; the plants hep: thereugh'y \ut until planted. The rows should he “11"-? and a half to four feet apart and {ii-.- plants set from eighteen int-Exes to thirty inches apart according to tha. variety. As soon as plants are set, cultivation [ and hoeing should begin. Continue it} each week throughout the Slimmer.‘1 The blossoms should be pickedoft‘.‘ Do not allow runners until after July ; lst, when they should be allowed toi run, but placed in the row each way from the mother plant. Strawberriesl are troubled somewhat with fungusi diseases which may reduce your cropl unless controlled. This is easily done i by spraying well in the spring. after‘ growth begins, as well as two or three times when they start growing again after picking. ‘ " .,__ LA l According to the last Dominioni ‘ _ . ___How t0 l .lichlng l3 Very Important census, there are 3,200 blind people', Start Patchâ€"Right Kind ‘ . 0f SO†3111 C'anada, Of these Ontario Cairn: 1,100. Statistics tell us that L3 or __â€"â€"â€" F. L. Gable. Dominion Fruit Inspect'g :- at Toronto, discusses factors 01390 per cent. of the b‘. 'i of over)" ccess in strawberry growing. gs gil- civilized country are all > s over '1 W8: No fruit, plant or wee ears of age- 60 ‘ .‘ . nt soils as Y ’ Per 6611.. o. the bl 11$ rive on as many differe t? of Canada are over the age of 15. ; 1 e strawberry, but which soil is bes . l : is generally admitted sandy 1031“ the adult class, it is more leln pro » . 1 ill produce the greatest crops 0 able that the next census 2: ill ï¬nd :rries, 91’0"med 1‘1 is well manured‘these numbers of the blind largely eat many ld cultivated, although a 81' increased, owing to, its war. What lrries are grown on heavy lands suc~ h' usefully. The strawberry requires an mac mery has Canada ready to train lundance of moisture although damp and equip these blind“ that they may lsgy soil on low land is absolutely; become self-supporting? There are seless for growing them. Choos ï¬ve-blind h , t variety sc ools in the Dominion. le spot where the greates f farm cro's do the best. Only One of these is in any way equip- Do not past Strawberries on ground 98d 01' Suitable for the training oi! ot previousix cultivated f“ â€'0 adults the blind training college in «my . i '~ :1 to be infested by “Jags tr'llilt'lpémbs or other harm- Halifax, which, under the leadership ' ’ ' also apt to be full of of Sir Frederick Fraser, has become .l pests. it is ' he best land the model blind school oi! Canada. “M? whit; 112.3 been in a hoe crop This institution is supported partly by . Lila» v «9 corn is not so ézdpriet‘vlggiigabgfh éree from insects municipal grants and by a pro .rata . grant of from $150 to $200 a year nd weeds. Start Early In Spring [01' 63011 pupil attending the school To prepare that ground it is best to from Newfoundland and the Mari- low in a good coating of manure be- time Provinces. The blind school at are planting. This can be applleid Branttord is the only one supported 896018-1111 heavy it W911 mtted' It Is by the state. The other three schools 150 advisable to broadcast agricu- are situated in Montreal, but none are ural lime at the rate of one-11alf ‘0†er acre. Your ground should be well equipped in any way for the training ultivated as early as possible in the of adult blind. The Maritime Provin- pring. The earlier you get 370‘“ ces come nearest to the problem of . st ‘awberries . lants set the better. as I help for blind workers by the Mari- hrive in cool, moist weather and can- ‘ _ ' lot stand much heat and drought. time Assocration 0f the Blind. Whose The digging of plants and their ï¬eld secretary, S. R. Hussey, follows election should be done C;’-"§‘"“‘(-’~ up pupils and others who are attempt- l e 921'; 3.5 . [‘hese should haVe me ‘1‘?“ mg to earn their living, and endeav- mlled off and the plants should bl: ‘ . 1 van trimmed. In buying; plant; mum. on to arouse public support and ln-' lure that they are triurucd rozvly {0‘ terest on their behalf. Two years ago naming and do not allow ‘3‘(\,‘.'"2111(i Sir Frederick Fraser turned over: "1; 1v sl1o:1.:t ).. . . . 3‘ S11“ Oll ‘Plams- 1‘“ ‘ _ $1,000 to this assomation from the, :overed \‘.'lt:l a wet hag ox tutu am. ‘ , 1 .he plants hon: thorough): “it Sllperlntendents fund, to be loanedl illan‘ted. The rows should be thrt: lout for purchase of tools or equip- Lnd a half to four feet apart until “11' ‘ ment. Canada is ahead of any other‘ films .59; mm i‘g‘g““;hil‘1““‘izbt3!“1country regaining her care of the :1 t incles a ar a-co' " LA. . . , l 1r y p ° iblllld in one partlcular. Before the variety. . . . Hoeing and Mutching lycar 1895 no tountry allowed litera-j As soon as elztnls are set, cultivation 3 ture for the blind to go free through and hoeiug should begin. Continue it 1 its mails. Canada was the ï¬rst toi each week throughout the summerngram this privilege, and this was‘ " ‘ ' u \ "":e ol’l‘m . . . : The blobsomb Sh†ld bL 9‘†‘1 largely owmg to the instrumentallty‘ Do not allow runners until after July . . . lst, when they should be allowed to‘lof S“ Frederick Trager. America; run, but placed in the row each way 1 followed Canada’s lead a few years} from the mother plant. Strawberries'later, by allowing free postage of: are troubled somewnat mth tungus I books from public libraries to the in-l diseases which may reduce your crop: ' 1 unless controlled. This is easily done g Vidual only. In England there are i by spraying well in the spring. after ‘. a large number 0f voluntary workersl growth begins, as well as two or three l for the blind, who print books in the times when they 513†growmg again 1 Braille, that is the personal service after picking. and interest. 7 In the United States About four good loads of straw to. _ the acre applied just after the ground each state 1'5 compelled by constitu' is frozen and raked off between rows tion to provid' for its blind citizens, in the Swill-g after the Illimts Start that is the interest of the state. Can growing, will not only protect plants 11 h e f r a combination of through the winter. but will hold them we Ct Op 0 these two examples throughout the back in the spring safe from late _ . frosts. By raking this off in the row gDommion, and commence right away it helps to keep the moisture during 3 by arousing public opinion every- the summer drought, when morsture . where to the great need of the blind is a necessity. It also helps to we l. .‘ 9 . vent having sandy berries. Iin this country.-â€"Grace E. Ixennedy. m vrw‘llml (I c. m, i‘. 4A .nv...u.v--- v- . -~_ cultural Collegé, Guel; h. made a worthy record From March 9, 1915, to March 6, 1916, 51 e produced 20, 072 7 pounds of milk containing 819. 95 --:â€"..‘1AnO in yuun.\|~a v- ---- pounds of butterfat, equivalent to 1,024.94 pounds of butter. This con-‘ stitutes a record for cows milked twice daily both for milk and buttermilk. All previous records of over 19,000 pounds of milk and 650 pounds of fat in a year had been made by cows‘ milked three and four times daily throughout the greater part of the year. Only four cows in Canada. three ; Holsteins and one Jersey, have given more butterfat in a. year than this cow. 1 She was ï¬ve years old at the com-! mencement of her year's test, and was i college-bred and raised at Guelph. Atl no time was she forced in feeding" the largest amount of grain fed being; 12 pounds per day, and her record; stood for the world. 1 A Holstein cow at the Ontario {kgri- This can be applied r it well rotted. It is to broadcast agricul- e rate of one-half ton zround should be well ONTARIO ARCHIVES TORONTO After the racing season New Orleans one season roustabout asked where meeting was to be held. He was told “Toronto." “Is it far?" “Just a short distance, “Just a short distance,†was the» reply, so he jumped in a boat and? started to row there. When abouti four miles from New Orleans an ac-?. quaintance on the bank hailed himE with: “Hello, Link, ole boy!†Link; started for the shore, musing to him- self : “Ah wondah who knows me in Tor- onto?" A Serbian Woman The peasant costume of the Serbs 1.9 most picturesque. the feature of it being a fringed apron of guild? colors and beautiful ï¬nish. The women are usually healthy and powerful and in many cases beau~ A Quick Trip season closed at season a colored where the next ‘JJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIll|llllllllllllllllllllllll III|||||l||||||II|||||I|IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII‘ The Early Bird Catches the Worm and the Early Buyers get the Bargains on Saturday morning from 8 until 11. See these goods at cost. Little Gents White Running Shoes, sizes 8 to 10 Youth’s 11 to 13. 85c. Boys 1 to S, $1.00 Men’s 6 to 10, $115 Don’t forget the time for Store Closes Saturday night at 10.30 sham . Watch our ad every week for Saturday morning Snaps Repairs Neatly and promptly executed For one week only, we W111 S( Raincoats for 3.95 R60 111m '52. ()0 for Odds and ends. Some were as high now selling at $5.65 A Raincoat, Did You Say 9 Max Bohnen You’ll never ï¬nd this house of Good Clothes behind in anything. VVe’re always ahead. We are showing some hundreds of Spring Suits'ï¬tt $10, $12, $13.50, $15 and 16.50. LINDSAY “Where The Good Clothes Come From.†Yes, this is the season of showers, and we are getting our share of them. Let us Show you What we have in The Bobcaygeon Clothing Store Chas. Bigley RAINCOATS $4 to $15 Raincoats Home of Good Shoes Ladies’ Suits Always Ahead Umbrellas 1.49. Regular 1.00 for 790. the bargains, 8 until 11. will sell regular 7.00 Agent for Penetang Shoepack. as $12.00 , 75¢. .hll «or ‘3?! ' is ‘0p in ht dl' 1e