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Weekly Crop Feport At last report Eastern and Northern Ontario were quite dry with the result that hay was not much over half a mm and pastures were brown with a cor- responding shrinkage in milk flow. Rain is needed in those district to as- sure a good yield in spring grain and hoed crops. A 25-acre field of alfalfa in Peel which was cut June 8, has blos- somed again and was ready a week ago (or the mower for the second crap. Dufrerin reports an unprornising out- look for potatoes. Forty acres of alsike seed were threshed on one farm in Es- sex with a yield of two bushels per acre. Tobacco will not give as high a yield “TELLING TOMMY” It would seem that growers who are selling their products to truckers should study markets very closely. set their prices according to these markets and holding for that amount. There is no doubt that the truck has extended markets to growers. Some recent occurrences show the disadvan- tages. not so much of the truck as a means of transportation but of jobbers. There are cases where these men have taken advantage of growers who have not up-to-date knowledge of markets. As an example ol’this might be noted, an early carrot grower in Southwestern Ontario was approached by a buyers who owns his own truck. This particu- lar grower did not have up-to-date knowledge of the markets and took what the trucker offered. The grower. much to his sorrow. later learned that he sold his carrots at one-third the market price. Study Markets (3103er Marketing conditions and systems have been radically changed by truck transportation and jobbers who own trucks. ~ Husbandry, O. A. 0., copies of which are obtainable through your local agri- cultural representative. Soybeans were first tested at O. A. C. in 1893 and disâ€" tributed for co-Operative tests to farm- ers in 1901. There are many purposes {or which soy beans can be grown. As a supplement hay crap they have an important place. In yield and quality of fodder the cr0p ranks high, and be- ing a legume, soybeans are beneficial to the land. The seed is the richest pro- ‘ tein-producing grain that can be grown in this province. It also yields a! large amount of oil which has a wide commercial use. The cake or meal ob- tained from the processing of soybeans to extract the oil is an excellent high protein concentrate wihich can be used with good results in balancing rations {or live stock. Soybean In Ohm-Io “Soybeans in Ontario" is the title of u very interesting pamphlet prepared by Professors W. J. Squirrell and J. uuzhland of the Department of Field Oil Cake Flax Seed Beef Sc 1) Oyster Shell Call Meal Taxman Flour. n and Shorts e barrel or gallon. OAT CRUSHING Molasses by CHOPPING PAGE 6 NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE BUSY FARMER By Pim (Furnished by Provincial and Dominion Departments of Agriculture) mt 1m SOLDIERAS A ‘ HHO MADE mt CHEAPTOY NAS fiRST ms: m1 501; Paooucw av AHOREAS vâ€"' v V DltRS.DADDY? I mtét'mnonfii' Other speakers included E. K. Hamp- son. Canadian Potash Eyndicate; R. H. Stinchfleld of New York who is editor of the “Better CrOps with Plant Food” publication: Major Black. Canadian In- dustries Limited; C. E. Broughton. On- tario Marketing Board. A potato dusting demonstration con- ducted in the evening, earned the con- centration of everyone in attendance. Fertilizer Tests on Wheat Definite results from the application of fertilizer to fall wheat have been ob- tained by 73 farmers in Ontario. A1- ready there are 232 plots under test and under the supervision of the Chem- istry Department of the Agricultural College. Most of the leading fertilizer mixtures were used. After three years of this experimen- tal work the Chemistry Department makes the statement that winter kill- ing of wheat can be overcome to a large extent by applying suitable fertil- l Corn cr0ps of Western Ontario have ‘a new menace in Stewart’s Disease, {which has become prevalent in Kent .and Essex Counties. with a sprinkling ;in Middlesex, Lambton. Norfolk and 'Elgin. Representatives from these .counties met recently to consider the “problem. Dr. G. H. Berkley, pathologist, or the Dominion laboratory at St. Cath- arines. and Prof. Davies at the De- partment of Entomology at O. A. C., were present to give information to the irepresentatives. It was pointed out that Stewart's Disease is a bacterial type, attacking the vascular bundles of the plant stem and clogging up the ducts vcarrying moisture and food to the leaves. These subsequently wither and 'the plant dies. The disease works fast, killing the plant in three days after the infection becomes apparent. The ; disease centre was established by min- ute yellow specks comprising the dis? ease areas on the roots bundles. In- structions for control of the disease will be sent out shortly. ‘ izers. on well drained soil. Also it was found that fertilized wheat stools out much more abundantly than does un- The speech of Prof. Henry G. Bell of the Department of Chemistry at O.A.C. was well received. A most edifying talk was delivered by John Tucker, chief of certified seed inspectors for the Dominion. Another address to receive particular apprecia- tion was that of J. T. Cassin. Ontario Marketing Board. Potato Gathering Friday. July 22, marked an event of unusual interest to the potato growers of Ontario. when a “field day” was held at Manvers by the Ontario Department of Agriculture. in conjunction with the Central Ontario Potato Growers’ As- sociation. Over 100 attended this fun- ction. and enjoyed a splendid program including the inspection of several po- tato fields and the discussion of potato diseases. --. Value of Live Stock Interesting figures on agriculture ‘compiled from. the 1931 census have ijust been released. One bulletin shows Tthe total value of live stock and bees Afor Ontario is $172,581,376, as com- Jpared with a value of $235,005,271 for :1931, or a decrease of $62,423,895, or I26.56 per cent. This decrease is partly explained by a decrease in numbers of various classes of live stock which has :taken place during the period. There was a decrease in ten years of 4.72 per cent. in number of cattle and 23.32 per cent. in value. But while the total‘ number of cattle has decreased during the decade, the number of calves, heif- ers and cows in milk or in calf has in- creased, tending to show that the dairy industry has advanced during the same period. The average price per unit of cattle of all classes in 1931 was $36.60 as compared with an average value of $46.47 in 1921. as last year in Norfolk. Prospects for a good tomato harvest are excellent in most districts. There are approximately 50 fields of registered grain in Ben- frew County. Blueberry harvest is in full swing in Northern Ontario. In THE YEAR neg/moms HILPERLA HORTHY AND IHGENIOUS 1m fOUHDER AND Ptmtneamnu THE HELP or ms 330mm AND somatem THE MANUFAC- ‘NRE 0F 1m SOLDIERS m HUREHBERG. BESIDES CASIIHG 1m SOLDIERS THEY As the increase in yields is the de- ciding factor in using fertilizers 11 ex- tra bushels per acre seems to leave a margin of profit. This was the average obtained in the past two years. There is an added benefit for one or two years in the stand of clover and grass fol- lowing wheat. “Well, then, no thanks; I don’t want to eatf’ With that he turned and walked out. Two men entered shortly after. They were of serious mien, but their shoul- ders were broad. chests out. fertilized wheat. Fertilized wheat ripens more uni- formly than unfertilized wheat. and 8 to 10 days earlier. Also a satisfactory catch of clover and grass is nearly al- ways obtained if fertilizers are used when seeding grain. Fertilizers applied with the drill give better results than the same fertilizers when applied broadcast. "Could a couple of fellows down on their luck promote. something to eat?” "I think we can find something for you to do,” replied the manager, half humourously. "Say,” he said. “will I have to do any work for this dinner?" The seeker after food. smiling broad- ly, followed the owner. Suddenly he stopped. “If you’re really hungry, I guess we can help you out." replied the man- ager. “come on back to the kitchen.” The man, very much like a beaten child, sobbed. Tears welled to his eyes as he said simply: “Yes, I’m hungry.” A second man entered. His hearing was jaunty. “Say.” he said, “how about gettin’ a bite to eat?" “Hey, my man. where are you go- ing?" Then in a softer tone he added, “would you like a meal?" Examples of these three classes pass- ed in review here recently in a local restaurant, although many patrons may have missed the little by-play. The first man entered. He was drawn and haggard looking. Uncertainly, he stood first on one foot and then on the other. trying to muster his courage to ask for a “hand-out.” He failed, however, as the eyes of the paying patrons searched him. He turned irresolutely. shambling shame-facedly toward the door. The proprietor called to him. The jobless army, or at least that battalion of it which has taken to an aimless drifting throughout the coun- try, is a queer homogeneous admixture of men. There are those whose spirits are damped. whose courage is broken; there are those, they say, for whom present conditions constitute an ex- cuse to indulge a congenial distaste for work; then there are those, too, who, with a commendable philosophical out- look. maintain a cheerful outlook. The following from a recent issue of the Kitchener Daily Record gives two or three actual experiences in that city which might have taken place any- where. The Record says: 'man out of a job and tramping the country for work. A couple of weeks “on the road” with inadequate bathing faciliities, and sans shave and food would make “bums” and tramps of most of us, and we who are fortunate should practise a little charity in our dealings with them. Living in a small town like Dur- rham, where poverty in its true term is scarcely known, we are apt to become niggardly when sharing our breed with our less fortunate brethren. It takes a siege of eatless days and cold nights on the soft side of an unplaned plank to develop the proper sympathy for the The country’s men without work are 1011 the march. They are here, there and everywhere. Sometimes their too frequent appearance gets on one’s nerves, but we must have patience. The great majority are decent men out of luck, so don’t let the few imposters and no-goods sour our dispositions. It is better that we be decent to half a dozen of this latter class than further break the spirit of the hundreds of good fellows who will return to labor when labor returns to them. Many Good Men Forced to “Take to the Room" Other: Take Aim of Present Conditions to Live With- out Working. Canada’s Jobless Amy A Funny Mnixlme THE DURHAM CHRONICLE 7m 505M»: Fm? I760 With barley as the principal feed the ration per steer was 12 pounds of hay and 20 pounds of oats-peas-vetch ensil- age per day with a grain feeding at the rate of 4 pounds per head from January 1 increased by 1 pound per day as from the first of each following month until the end of the feeding season in May. The results obtained at Lennoxville during the past four years show that the gains in beef cattle fed a grain mixture as compared with a similar lot fed barley as the principal grain, made practically the same gains. but that with barley at 1931 prices a saving of ’11 of a cent per pound was effected. When the price of bariley is equal to or lower than the cost of a good meal mixture it is economical to feed to beef steers, according to studies carried out byt he Dominion Experimental Station a Lennoxville Quebec. WHEN BARLEY SAVES MONEY IN FEEDING BEEF STEERS “For what we are about to receiveâ€"” was quite audible at the next table. Soon they were seated, and before them were spread two full course din- ners. They tucked napkins under their chins, looked at each other across the table for a few seconds and bowed their heads. They were men of superior stamp. They asked humbly but not cringingly; there was no air of braggadocio about them. one of them asked. “We hate to ask, "but we have to keep alive, althoughâ€"" and he smiledâ€"“I don’t know why.” Specialâ€"Cocoanuts ................ each 5c Watermelon ............................ 5 lbs. 15c Bananas .................................. 3 lbs. 24c Garafraxa St., Durham FRIDERICK I777 ’ALSO MODELED All. KMDSM ANNALS MD GROUPS OF PIQPLE ,6ARDHERS A1 WORK, 6MP! PKK ERS, MID PROHEHADIM LADIES MD “(HR ESCORIS, fOR CASTMG IN TIN I‘ORTOYS. In “if MY I91! CENTURY Ilfl SMERS HERE MADE THROUGHWI GERHANY AND IN SHITIERMHD. TIN FIGURIS BY J. IMP!" Kincardine ..................... Lion‘s Head ............ , ........ Listowel ............................ London (Western Fair) Hepworth Holstein ._ Kagawong Kemble Grand Valley Hanover ......... ......................... Bothwell’s Corners Brampton .................... Cape Croker Reserve Chatsworth. Chesley ________ Christian Island. Collingwood ............. . . Desboro . ..................... Feversham Flesherton Fordwich . Goderich .. ‘ Alliston Arthur Atwood Ayton A. Barrie . LIST OF FALL FAIRS Celery .................................... bunch 10c New Potatoes ...................... 15 lbs. 250 Hot House Cucumbers 6c and We _...Sept. 22. 23 Sept. 30, Oct. 1 ....... Sept. 20, 21 .. Sept. 27, 28 Sept. ......... Sept. l6, l7 ...... Sept. 27, 28 ......... Sept. 16. 17 Sept. 30. Oct. 1 ........ Sept. 19-21 ........ Sept. 28. 29 Sept. 29. 30 Sept. 30. Oct. 1 Sept. 21, 22 ..Sept. 12-17 Sept. 14. Sept. 27. Sept. 15. Oct. 13. Sept. 20. 21 Sept. 13. 14 Sept. 21-24 Sept. 22. 23 Sept. 20. 21 Sept. 27. 28 Sept. 13. 14 .. Sept. 26-28 Sept. 15. Sept. 29. Sept. 13. Sept. 29. Sept. 22, Sept. 20. Sent. 16. 17 Sept. 15. - HIM! 1 mm mouem 1m mum: none succtssrm. A1 oooems mm mm aovs BUT roam IS ALWAYS mm mm onoov rm mac's m sumo to 00.1 . 17|Meaford ..... .. .. . Sept. 15-17 t- llMidland . . . . . . Oct. 3-5 F21 {Mildmay , t _ . . Sept. 20. 21 . 29 ,Mount Forest , .. Sept. 21. 22 30"Neustadt . . .. .. Sept. 24 t. I'Oranagevme . Sept. 15. 16 i. 1 Orlllia . _ . Sept. 9. 10 15lOwen Sound . .. Sept. 29-Oct. 1 23 Paisley ............ . ....... , . Sept. 27. 28 16 :Palmerston . .. . Selfi- 23. 3‘ l4‘1301't Elgin .. . Oct. 7. O zl‘Prtoeville ._ _ Sept. 13.14 14 .Providence Bay Oct. 5. 6 '24 immard‘s Landmg .. Sept. 22. 23 23 Rocklyn . .. , .. Sept. 23. 24 21 Saugeen Ind. (Chippewa Him Oct. 3, 4 28 Sault Ste. Marie . , Aug. 22-24 “gSheguimdah .. Oct. 4. 5 ’mlShelbume .. .. .. Sept. 20. 21 3. 7 letrattord .............. .. Sept. 20, 21 21 16 16 l4 The dates of these Fairs we not guaranteed comet, but we given u re- ceived from the Departmentâ€"Editor Chronicle Sheâ€"“I heard you bud some trouble with lumbuo.” Heâ€"“No, that wasn’t her mme." Underwood Walter's Falls Wingham Teeswater Thessalon Tiverton .. Toronto , Lucknow Manitowaning Markdale _ mans-H.103: (Canadian National . Phone 58 Aug. 26-Sept. 10 Sept. 24 Sept. 15,16 Sept. 9. 10 Sept. 29-Oct. 1 . Sept. 27. 28 Sept. 23. 24 Sept. 29 Sept. 27 28 Sept. 15. 16 Sept. 22. 23 Sept. 29. so Sept. 15. 16 Sept. 20. 21 Sept. 15-17