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’ er. 4. 4... . {â€"1.- st.- :-..' ...r_-. - i? __....____â€".._..___.â€"-â€"â€"-v _ .â€" “RETIRED fARMERS taUNiiAPPY IN TOWNS 'They Find Themselvesoht of Their Element AndvlijgvlrFor Open Life of the Country uâ€"gc When-the flipper sells out or rents hi: farm and‘gndves to town with his family he is like a fish out of water, says the North-West Agriculturist. He has no fields over which to tramp and plan for, the ne‘xt‘year’s crop; or meadows on which for years he "has seen his cattle graze and the calves and colts grow and thrive. There are no cows to milk, no pigs to feed, no sheep to shear. ‘In a word, he is idle, and idleness was never yet good for a man, rich or poor. N The times hangs heavily on the far- mer’s hands. He does odd jobs .;about the house, then he light his 'pipe and saunters down to the square. He sits in the bank for a while. He 'has a right to do that, he thinks, “because he has deposited the price of ‘his farm there. ’But it is a busy _ place, and no one has time to talk “.to 'him, so he goes over to some of lithe stores and lounges around ,a "While.- If he 'likes horses, you may ‘find him sitting in front of the livery stable. He also takes an active in- terest in the arrival and departure of the trains, and you will find him ' at the station, eagerly, scanning the passengers and the baggage deposited on the platform. Then he goes to the post office for the mail. The daily apers from the large cities interest In for a while, and if he is a talka- ' .ive man he will voice his opinions on political. questions. When all this excitement is over he wanders back home and tries to put in‘ the time until the chickens go to’roost. Unfortunately the retired farmer does not, as a rule, agree with the progressive spirit of the towns people. He wants to live among them, but he does not care to be- come one of them. He'very much disapproves of taxes for the benefit of the community. He does not care __ for_'public improvements. He can get along without electric lights or water- works or' paved streets or any of those new-fangled notions. For these and other reasons the retired farmer is not considered a valuable addition to a town. He is too selfish, too one- sided' for a live, go-ahead place. A curious thing about the matter is that the farmer who moves to the city is more than likely to have the ex- perience of a shrub transplanted to un- congenial soil. It may flourish for a. short time, but its life history is short. So with the man who has spent his 'best years out in the open. The cramp- ed conflnes of town and city life are not' his natural environment, and he fades and withers as do the plantsâ€"â€" a few short years and he returns to I the soil and becomes, not its tiller, but a component part of it. Better stick to the farm. How Sea-birds b'D‘rink ' The question is often asked: “Where do sea-birds obtain fresh water to slake their thirst?” _An old‘ skipper says that he has seen these .birds at- sea for from any land that could fur- nish them water hovering around and under a storm-cloud, clattering like ducks on a'.hot day at a pond, and drinking in'the drops of rain as they fell. They will smell a rain~squall a hundred miles or even farther .off, and send off for it with almost incon- ceivable swiftness. How long sea-birds can exist with- out water is only a matter of con- jecture. but probably their powers of enduring thirst are increased by habit, and possibly they go without water for many days, if not for several lweeks. ’ ‘ ! Scratching Post For'HOgs . ‘ If a hog knewmow to tell his wants adapts this plan. Firmly plant a luw ARE- Posuo ~ 0N Pusan IVY This Bothersomo Weed Which Affects, Only Human Beings Easy to Recognize In the Woods pan- It is safe to say that no poisonous plant in Canada is better“rknown by name than poison ivy. One eculd i vegetation. to lessen the them 'would have to be repeated and continued as long as the roots retain enough vitality to. send up new starting to ggub up the roots, so as danger of poisoning while at work. The tops may be got rid of also by spraying with a mix- ture'of one-half pint commercial sul- phuric acid in one gallon of water. As‘sulphuric acid is corrosive, it.w'rll consequently'expect to find it also one 1 be advisable to_ apply with a, sprink. 0‘ st . of the most generally knOWn at fir 1mg can or an old Sprayer when, can. hand, of a.l our plants, but it is ,as- be sacrificed to the purpose. tonishing how many people confess themselves unacquainted with it. Not only townsfolk, but many farmers. ~and not a few of these who profess ‘ history ' to be interested in natural studies, are unable“ to recognize it. ’ says a report by the Dominion Botan ist. . Poison ivy dif‘oi‘s from the majority of poisonous plants in that it does no‘ require to be eaten in order to pro duce its ill effects. Mere conlact wit}. it is sufficient, 9.22:1 indeed many peo- ple declare that they are affected even in its prewn 2, though they not touch’it at all. The possibility of ivy poisoning without contact not admitted though, by those who! have studied the nature of :he poison to which its effects are‘due. This poison has been found to be a non voiatile oil, to which the name “toxi- codendrol” has been given. The poisonous substance is found in all parts of the plant, ‘and a very little of it reaching the skin is sufficient to set up its painful irritation. It is well known that not all persons are equally susceptible to injury by poison ivy. Some can handle the plant freely without any fear of un- pleasant consequences, It would ap« pear also, as if animals were immune, as birds are reported to- feed upon the fruit, and cows have been known to eat it and show no evil effects. Poison ivy grows most commonly along the borders of fields and woods, b'y roadsides, or in open woods; or less frequently it occurs in deep woods where it may become a tall climber supporting itself on the trunks of trees. In the open it is low and bushy, or often climbing or training. The leaves are .all composed of three ovate, coarsely-tobthed leaflets, and serve well as a means of identification. There are no other plants of similar habit in Canada with leaves which would easily be confused with them. The Virginian Creeper is often held in suspicion, quite needlessly though, ‘ .1 it has five, not three, leaflets, which spread from one point like the fingers of the hand. The poison ivy can also be known when in fruit, 'by its up- right auxiliary panicles of whitish berries of about the size _of peas. Measures of eradication must be directed toward the uprooting of the . plants, as otherwise any effort to kill‘ 4' POULTRY POINIERS «M Young turkeys are of a delicate nature until they are fully feathered and have thrown out the red on their heads, which usually occurs at about three months of age. After that they are hardy and may be aIIOWed un- limited range at all times. When the hens have the run of the far_m,,which is common, many are dis posed to make their nests away from the regular buildings. says The Week- ly -Witn,ess. allowed to set, much care is needed in locating these nests and gathering eggs. Indeed, it is best to confine the hens for a time to induce them to lay in the regular nests. Immediately after dressing, poultry should be placed in ice cold water and allowed to remain there until all the animal heat has left the body. Failure to do this is very apt to cause the carcases to turn green in parts by the time they r-eachtheir destin- atiOn. Once a week at least disinfect the drinking fountains-and dishes used by the poultry by scalding them in boilâ€" ing water. Infectious diseases are spread very rapidly through feed troughs and drinking fountains; A chicken never should be eaten the day it is killed. The tenderest fresh killed chicken will. be tough im- mediately after the animal heat has left the body. In about twelvehours however, the muscles will relax and it then becomes acceptable for food. 4-.....«0... ~â€"-- - u .i sin Opens January 5th in all depart- ments of the CENTRAL BUSI- NESS COLLEGE, Yonge and Ger- rard Streets, Toronto. Our cota- logue explains our superiority in Equipmcnu, Stnfi, Methods and Results. You a re invited to write for it if interested in the kind of school work which brings best success. Address W. H. SHAW, President. LESS THAN .â€" You run NO RISK. see our goods. .8. S. Gainer. FENELON FALLS. SEE OUR WALL PAPERS. GOING NE ‘ »BEflmna * - Furniture delivered to your home at CITY PRICES ,Call and WWW . _ ' ._. -he "would demand a scratching post ' for himself. A successful hog-growar p S I hickory or oak post four inches in ciiameter in the hog run. Col-l a rope mound the post as high as a hog stands and staple; it on securely. Then thoroughly saturate the rope with Crude petroleum and it becomes an ideal “scratching pOL-ijor hogs and Diss- They will rub against it, con- ' Fimmllv and oil is fatal to veg-min.- Kems‘me 9a\n\b‘e used but“: evapor ; rtes too result“ 011 new buildings consult us. Or give us Iyour order for Doors, Sash, Interior Finish, l etc. We will be pleased to figure on what you will need in supplies, or the whole contract. F. C. TAYLOR It may be advisable to, mow off 'and’remove the stems before“;- chci Street Lighting To eliminate the glare from street lamps .an English engineer proposes to illuminate streets bv‘the reflection of, lights thrown against the fronts of buildings. Handy Shippiog Box For shipping poultry, fruit and vegetables an inventor has patented a‘r'crate’ that folds completely for ship- ping when empty. _ - Uses Lots of Leather ~Although the United States has more cattle than any ~ other country except India it is the world’s greatest importer of hides and skins. Halibut In the Pacific . The halibut of ~British Columbia have an enviable reputation, for they are less over- town and of finer tax: ture than-the colandio and North Sea fish; a length of five to six feet and weight 01'250 pounds is exceptional for'the British Columbia halibut. The waters between Queen Charlotte Is- land and: the mainland, especially of! .Rhode Spit, and off west shore of 1 Banks Island, were at one time veri- ; tably overcrowded with halibut. Very ’large fish'fiwere often taken then, some weighing “ 150, pounds, but the general weight now is only from 29 to 60 pounds. , ' r. sis-resists _ ml. 6 Unless they are to be I _'BUS|NESS”C LLEGE LIMITED Maintains a high "standard and glycs a thorough training in all commercial subjects. Enter any time. Better now. Home-study courses. Write for partic- ulars. ' » E. E. LOGAN, Principal. THE JOY or GIVING ) . “’Tis more blessed to give than to re ceive," says the Good Book, and we are continually receiving letters that prove the truth of this maxim. . Here’s an extract that. tells how the good. work we are doing; in the fight against Consumption appeals to every sec: tion of the community. A well-known ' citizen of Brantford writes : “ On Christmas mornng my boys gave me $2.50 to get some present for my- self that I wanted. I think you can use it to good advantage in your noble work in the National Sanitarium Association, so am enclosing it for that purpose.” ‘ Doesn’t it make you feel proud to know that there are Canadian fathers with the self-sacrificing instinct so strongly imbued in them 7 Isn’t it good to realize that the rising generation is getting such a splendid example shown them? Last year’ib cost over $62,000. 00 to keep the Muskoka Free Hos ital open.~ More money is urgently nee ed to provide for those seeking admis- smu. ' The needy Consum-ptlve is right at your door. VVon’i) you help him to help himself? ' 3 able. Just slip your contribution in an envelope today, while you think of it, addressed to MR. \\'. J. GAGE, Chairman of the Executive Committee, 841 Spadiua Ave. ;.~or MR. R. _DUNBAR, Sec. Trees” 347 King \Vest, Toronto, and experience the real joy of giving. OPENS Winter Term JAN. 5 . One school that has thorough courses, excellent equipment, capable teach- ers, and enjoys a widespread patron- age is the popular /@ y/ '4 . / .1 ' "rescues. our. / ,‘r I This institution has a clean-cut record for successful work. We assist our students to obtain employment. It you intend getting a business educa- tionâ€" get. the bestâ€"not the cheap, ordinary or low grade kind. Write to-da y for our catalogue. It contains complete information. W. J.. ELLIOTT, PRINCIPAL ((7rc1\(i{( nc flu'zrt‘u Ennis. Marble and Braille Mnnumenls Still doing business in the same stand but not in the same old way. We ad- vance with the times and are in a posi- tion to do better work than ever. New designs, new granites, new and improved tools and methods, in fact, the most upâ€" toâ€"dabe Marble and Granite works in this part of Ontario. Get our prices and see our designs before purchasing; Shop and show rooms 11 and l Chim- bridgesta immediately north ( ’ firehal Lindsay Marbleliorks 808T. CHiilliB'EBS. PROP. v." The smallest gift will be most accept-- â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"‘_â€".,>~_dâ€".â€"~___, - FENELONO FALLS MARKETS Fenclon Falls Friday, Jan,16. 19H Wheat, Scotch or Fife, 80c. to 82 a. Wheat, fall, 80 t082 Wheat, spring, 75 to 80 Barley, per bushel, 50 to 60 Outs, per bushel, 34 to 36’ Posse, per bushel, 75 to 1.00 Buckwheat, 500. to 55 Potatoes bush. 60 to F5 butter, per pound, 27 to 28 Eggs, per dozen, 28 to 80 Hay, per ton, $15 to $13 Hides, $10. to $12 Hogs, live, $7.00 to $8 60 Beef, $ 8.00 to $9 Sheepskins,'50 to 80 W00], 15 to ‘23 Flour, Samson, $2.80 to $3 00 Flour, W nuipcg $2.70 to $ Flour, Silver Leaf, - 2.50 to Fiour,Victoria, $2.45 to $2.65 Flour, new process. $2.40 to . .‘l 00 Flour, family, clippc ', $2 35 t , Bran, per 100 pounds, $1.16 Shorts, (10., $1.25 to $1.35 Mix: d Chop, (10., $1.50 to $1.00 Corn Chop, (10., $1.65 to $1.70 luwnmmu For your boys and girlsis up for i consideration just now. Send for E 04- present some facts you should know. A term in one of our schools insures a good salary.- Enter any time. ‘SHAW’S SCHGOLS, TDRGNTO Head Offices, Central Business College, Yongc & Gerrard Bis, Toronto. W. H. SHAW, President. a copy of our Curriculum. It will FAEM FOR SAL . Two lmndred'acres, West half 26 Con. 7 and cast half 20 Con. 6, township of Fcnelon.,1t‘10 acres woodland, sugar bush, unmarac and cedar ; 1.00 acres clean-r1 ; first-class loam ; six-roomcd house, burn 55x57 on stone wall ; cow stable ; largo drive house 26x50, woodshcd. two log hay mews ; two creeks running ii in ugh pasture. Aiso full set farm machinery. No cause for selling but ill health. For full particulars apply on the promises to WM. BORE, Fenelon Falls P. O. c #24 - #14 eresenrsreereinstateewe'24 v "§ + *5 3: .10 0:4 1 01+ . V A 1"X**M°W3*X“Xfi v; 41.. a ’ use? s u. p $4» , :4‘ 3:2: and how to save money by the use a, of this oldest and the newest ,2. go finish I? it: - g 3: §£§ +0 Hill FURiliTliliE g, Filii FLlllliiS 4' Jo FBR BEATS AND tiliiilES :E: I: I I A 9+ é: Comes in three-sized tins, 30, '50 3: and 900. 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