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^Wednesday, Aujrii.st 3, 1938. THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE THE FiESHERTON ADVANCE PublUhed on CoUingwood Strtet, Fkwherton, Wednetday of each week. Circulation oyer 1,009. Price in Canada 12.00 per year, when paid ii^ advance $1.60; in U. S. A. 12.60 per year, when paid in advance 92.00. â- W. H. THURSTON, Editor P. J. THURSTON, Assoc. Editor. News and iDformalion For the Farmer APPLE CROP CONDITIONS In Eastern Ontario tlie weattier has been favourable for the develop- ment of tree fruits during the laat month. Applies are developing sat- isfactorily with present side average carried through and on the successful j °'" ^^' ''"'' « vigorous foliage in all well-cared-for orchards. The planned wa-s carried through to a .successful conclusion. Flesherton Civic Holiday in 1938 will long be remembered by those who attvndeii and it was an event in the history of the village that may never be re- peated again. President George Mc- Tavisb of the local committee and his staff are to be congratulated on the manner in which the celebration was completion of their plans. FIFTY YliAUS .\S EDIIOK KILL THE WEEDS 'With this issue of The Advance the «ditor commences his fifty-first year At the helm of this great family journal. It first saw the light of day on June 1, 1881, under the leader- ship of the late A. R. Fawcett and the present editor took it over on August 1 1888. The Advance at that time was a five column, four paj. paper and was set entirely by hand. The paper was printed on a Wash- ington hand press which was discard- «d in 1907 for a Campbell two-rev- olution press. Hand setting of type continued until fifteen years ago -when we installed a linotype which Allows us to print a clean paper with plenty of reading matter, among it being many budgets on news from our fine staff of writers from neigh- bouring villages and harniets. We are glad to know that the arrival of The Advance is eagerly awaited each â- week for the news of the home dis- trict and it is our desire to continue to strive for a bettor newspaper thar, we have publi.shed before. We be- lieve that The Advance fills a need in this district that no other paper could supply and we are pleased at times to have our readers tell us sOT and why they believe that fact. 'We also like to receive constructive crit- icisms that are for the welfare of the paper which will allow us to give a better sei-vice to our readers than before. During the past fifty years there has been a great advance in science, mechanies and all other .services en- oyi'd by man at the present time. Only in the past thirty years have we ridden in automobiles, has wire- Osprey Farmer In Fatal Accident John Radley, farmer, aged 64 years, residing about four miles west of Singhampton on the county highway, was almost instantly killed shortly before six o'clock p.m. on Wednesday of last week, at the intersection of County Highway 52, and the Mclntyre sideroad. Six of his children, who occupied the car with him, were more I infection in at lea^^t ninety per cent I or less critically injured. The Kadley ' 1 fruit ij* quite fre** from apple scab t i I Cook FREE • T%T% >k Mr. Wm. Buchanan, B.S.A., is visit- ing his parents on the Meaford Road and has called on friends in town. He is the district weed supervisor of the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Flesherton is in his territory. The Department is making a deter- mined effort to eradicate weeds in On- tario and the province has been di- vided into districts with a supervisor over each. Spraying of the weeds with chemicals is recommended by the Department of Agriculture and many townships and counties are now tat ing this means of killing many of the noxious weeds that infest our road- ides and vacant fields. Townships are urged to make a determined ef- fort to solve the weed problem and dear the township roads of the weeds now prevalent. If the great breed- ing ground for weeds, the roadsides, aro not cleared of the menace, the farmer cannot be blamed altogether if he has not shown any great en- thusiasm for weed control. Mr. Bu- chanan tells us that all broad leafed weeds can be killed with preparations on the market today without killint! the grass, and if applied at this sea- son of the year when the root.s are Htoring up vitality, the weeds will be killed. All municipalities are urged to tackle the weed problem with a firm decision to rid the farmers of the weed menace from seeds blown on their property from the roadside. of the commercial orchards. Leaf roller injury is rather severe in a number of orchards near Bowman- ville and Necwastle. Coddling moth injury is also quite apparent in or- chards where this insect has been troublesome in past seasons. The preliminary estimate of total apple production in Eastern Ontario shows a twenty-five per cent inci'ease over lest season. In Westeni Ontario weather and moisture conditions have been fav- oui-able during the past month for good colonng and sizing of apples. Scab infestation on fruit is fairly well controlled in well-sprayed commerc- ial orchards, and serious side-worm injury is only apparent in few local- ities. Practically all varieties of ap- pes show a decrease in estimates pro- duction except spys Nvhere a crop twenty per cent larger than last year is forecast. Not A Favourable Record Canada's national account has shown a deficit in the past eight years, and the Minister of Finance forecasts another deficit for the cur- less telegraphy been known and the I rent year. aeroplane which made gieat advances (luring the World War and has sub- sequently reached the stage it enjoy- today. Twenty years ago radio was mainly a dream and today the spoken voice can be heard around the world as soon as it is spoken. All these things we have seen come to pass since we took hold of The Advanc* fifty years ago. We wonder what great advances in science will take place in the next fifty years? It is almost impossible to believe that ex- Not since 1930 has Canada balanc- ed its budget. In the four years previous to that, there were surplu.ses totalling f211.8 millions, being f41.y in 1927, then |60.9 $71.3 and |47.7. The yearly average would show a surplus of about $54 million, avail- able to reduce taxes or reduce the debt. Then the full effects of the depres- sion set in and the next four years showed deficits of $83.9, 114.2, 220.6 and 13.3.4, a total of $462 million and a yearly average of $113 millioni. We were going backward twice as ... , .» u I _ *i, „„x fast as we were going gorward in pansion will be as it has been the past â-  n r, r. thirty years. During the time we have been in Flesherton we have made many warm friends, some of whom are yet living, while many others have passed on to their reward. We have a number of friends taking The Advance now who subscribed for it when the first paper was issued in 1881 and we value these aubscribers who have kept in touch with their home communities so con- stantly. In our editorial policy we have always endeavoured to serve in the best interests of the community as a whole, and while we may have erred in point of view to those we hae criticised, it was not in any spiri* of animosity, but with the idea o1 .â- >. i-vlng the people in what we con- sidered their best interests. We hope that The Advance will enjoy another fifty years of progress and warrant the continued patronage of its sub .scribers and advertisers. REITNION SliCCE-SSFIL the great days up to 1929. The last four years have Dcew somewhat better, the deficits since 1935 being $110.1, 1!)9.9, 77.9 and now $13.8 million. This is a total of $367.7 and the yearly average was about $92 million. The figures speak for themselves. In a year of unprecedented prosperity such 88 we enjoyed in 1929, we had a surplus of $71.3 million. In a year of unprecedented depression, such as 1933, we had a deficit of $220.6 mil- lion. It takes three good years to make up for one bad one. In four years of prosperity we had a surplus of $211 million, but in the next eight years of depression we went over $820 million "In Post. SANITATION FOR POULTRY Hygiene and sanitation are factors as important to the poultry flock as good stock, clean water, proper feed and range. Failure to maintain clean and sanitary surroundings is freq- uently the W£ak spot in poultry man- agement. Cleanliness is essential, as high mortality and reduced egg pro- duction follow disease and impaired vitality. To insure healthy surround- ings remove droppings daily and scatter an absorbent such as lano plaster over the dVopping boards. Renew little before it becomes too dirty, and supply clean water in clean vessels, disease may spread rapidly through the medium of dirty water or containers. At least once a year, with a hoe and broom, scrape and sweep, clean the floors and walls of the poultry house, removing dust and cobwebs, and if running water is available use the hose at high pressure. Paint roosts and supports with a good coal- tar disinfectant, full strength, and spray frequently with a solution ot the same product according to the in- structions of the mnufacturer. The range also demands its share of pre- caution. Gravel or sandy loam pro- vide the best sanitary conditions and is easily worked with a one horse plow. All range and yards should be ploughed and cropped yearly and seeded with a quick-growing crop. Sudan grass is palatable and greatly relished. To insure a good supply, it is well to cut Sudan when about six inches high before allowing the birds access to the grounds or range. Ideal sanitary conditions are supplied with a two or three year range ro- tation, a hoed crop intervening in the three year rotation provides addit- ional protection against parasites that flourish in contaminated soil. car cam« into collision with a large gravel truck owned by Clarence I.«ckhai-t of Singhampton, and driven by John Hughson, The injured members of the Radley falhily were taken to the CoHingwood hospital. Those injured were: Margaret, 18, face and body acerations; Annie, 16, a broken right hip and lacerations; Christine, 16, broken left hip; Reta, 13, broken right leg and cuts; Eva, 5, both hips broken; Mildred, nine months, found uninjured after exam- ination at the hospital. Mr. Radley was the father of ten children. The car, driven by Mi\ Radley, was an old model touring and he and the members of his family were on their way home from a shopping trip to Mclntyre. The gravel truck was going in the direction of Singhampton and the touring car, it is said, ran directly into the truck with terrific force. Mr. Radley, who was driving, was able to get out of the car after the accident and moved around a little and then suddenly collapsed, and died within a few moments. A hurry call was sent in for phys- icians and the ambulance from the CoHingwood hospital was also sent for, as it was quffe apparent that some of the children were severely injured. Dr. O'Connor of Singhamp- ton and Dr. Lindsay of Dundalk ar- rived at the scene shortly afterward, also tne ambulance, and the injured were rushed to the hospital. The injui-ies to Mr. Radley were not very severe, but it is said that the shock of the accident affected his heart and this was the cause of his death, as he was able to get out of the car following the accident, and walk around, when, without warning, he collapsed and died. Dr. Frank Martin of Dundalk, Cor- oner, was notified and after his arriv- il tok charge of the remains of the dead man and ordered its removal from the scene. In view of the cir- cumstances surrounding the accident, an inquest was deemed unnecessary. The [intersection is a ^ngeroua one, as there is a hill immediately west of the comer which should be eliminated to prevent further acci- dents. The tragedy is the worst te have occurred in that district in some time and the injured and bereaved family have the sympathy of all. Provincial Constable S. H. Cooke of Flesherton investigated' the accident. The funeral of the late Mr. Radley was held on Saturday, with service in his late residence, interment taking place in Maxwell cemetery. Rev. R. E. Gosse of Mclntyre officiated. The funetal was one of the largest seen in O |pi-ey J^wnship, as sympathizing friends gathered to, in some measure, convey their sympathy to the family. PERENNIAL :WEED CONTROL When the infestation of perennial weeds has spread over a large area, culturing and cropping methods have to be relied upon for their eradication. It is advisable, however to use sod- ium chlorate for the eradication of small patches of perennials. The lattter half of the growing season is a good time to make an attack on perennial Mfeeds. There is not quite the .same rush uf work then, as in the spring of the year, the red." Hanover, and the weather is usually more fav- ourable for the destruction of per- ennials especially couch grass. The roots of this weed are killed by a few days exposure during dry warm weather and since couch grass is a shallow-rooted weed, « large percent- ae of its roots can be brought to the surface by cultivation. Another advantage in favour of killing weeds in the latter half of the growing season is that it permits the Don't Give Up The Ship Thinking buck over many of the boating accidents that you have heard or read about, yuu will recall that the poor swimmers who stayed with their boat came safely to land, where- as the giM>d swimmers who aband<med Once again Flesherton has demon «trated its ability to stage a grea celebration. I./arge crowds were ii town for the extensive program which Included the unveiling of the menu lal, the Flesherton Old Boys' and bottom up it furnishes a floating air their filling craft struck out for sUove and used up their energy so fast that | growth of an early crop such as hay they sank before reaching land. i or oats cut for green feed, beTore the This is an important lesson for all j treatment crtmmences, or the land who go boating to remember; any '"" '' ' '" wooden boat has the buoyancy to sup- port its regular load of people wheth- iM- it is right side of button side up. Girls' picnic nnil the 147th nBttnlion triennial reunion. The unveiling pro- gran) was marred with the downpour of rain but the hundredfi in attend- ance felt they were fully compensated for the drenching they ra^eived. The vtfrious committees, formed some months npo, had a great atnoviiH of detail work that did no» show to the average pewon but w.is seen in tlio ihinmber to which many may cling; light side up it will float partly sut)- nirige<l and support its passengers if they will sit quietly on the floor. If it should be your unfortunate px- perienc* while boating this summer to have your boat upset or be swamp- ed, profit by the experience of others may be used for pasture during tlie time of the year when pasture is most productive. A partial summer-fallow consists (if ploughing in mid-summer followed by cultivation to keep down weed growth during the remainder of the growing season. This treatment should not be commenced later than August the first, because it talces about three mouths of rultiviition each time any top growth appears to eX- t y t T T T T J i T T J T t t To Every New Subscriber These Cook Books were compiled from Recipes by The Advance readers to form a 54 page book. Get your copy now by subscribing for THE ADVANCE tablished stand of perennials is more difficult to kill than a young growth of the same species. Keeping down all top growth from July 15 to the end of the growing season will likely reduce the stand of perennial weeds but for the com- plete eradication of a persistent weed like couch grass, this treatment should be followed up in the next year by a hoed crop such as com or potatoes. THE POTATO CROP The early crop is moving in volume from Leamington, Harrow, Dhndas •»nd Burlington. Some growers In the Oakville-Clarkson district are al- so marketing to a lesser extent. The quai(%r is reported good with no rot in evidence. Size is not so great as in 1937 but the No. 1 grade is being well maintained. Vields are ' lower on account of the lack of sufficient moisture. Supplies are equal to de- mand and the market is firm at $2.0i to the wholesale dealer. The eariy crop will be well cleared up in July. The acreage planted for mid-sea- .son marketing is equal to average. The crop is developing well but re- t^ires more moisture and flea l)eet- les ai-e plentiful and quite active. This crop will commence moving to market about the Inst week in July with the yield depending largely on the supply of moisture during the next two weeks. The planting of main crop potatoes are a little less than in 1937, but were generally planted enrliei Visitors In Town For Civic Holiday The celebration on Civic Holiday was graced with the attendance of many Flesherton old boys and girls who came home to renew old acquaint- ances and visit the scenes of their youth. We were pleased to see them again and record the nams of those we met, among them being: Mr. and Mrs. Burton Field and Bruce, Miss Annie Howard, Mr. and Mrs. John Latimer, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Switt, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Harld Allen and family, Mrs. Allan Cameron and three sons, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kellar and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Clipperton, Mr and Mrs. George Mitchell, Miss Irene Stewart, Miss Rot>«rta Leavell, Miss Evelyn Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thistlethwaite and Bernard, "Mr. Jack Cairns, Mr. Eric Henderson, Miss M. Chard and two daughters, Mr. and R. H. Hendei-son, Dr. F. W. Murray, Jim and Bill Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Phil- lips and son, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. )Mrs Wm. Field, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Field, Mr. Jas. Field, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Hemphill, Mr. Laurie Fisher, Mr and Mrs. Roy Wallace, Mr. Robt. ^allace, Mr. and Mrs Wm. Bentham, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Crossley, Mr. and Mrs. R. Maddocks, Miss Mafy -Mad- docks, Mr and Mrs. W. P. Lfeeder, Miss Dorothy Leeder, Dr. and Mrs. Glen Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davis, Mr. Wm. Buchanan, Mr. Delbert Patton, Mr. Frank Townley, Miss J. Warrilow, I Mr. and Mrs. Gordon B&dgerow, Mrs. ' (Dr.) Stanley, Miss Annie Akins, Miss ,Do»-othy Little, Mr. and Mrs.- A. How- den, Miss Agnes Irwin and Mrs. W. I Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoy and R. H, Gladys and Ruby, Miss Winona Patton, Mr and Mrs R. C. Phillips and Albert, all of Toronto. Mr. Chas. McTavish, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. McTavish, Mr. and Mrs. E Pat- ton, Mr. Frank Patton, all of Oshawa, Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Ferris of Corn- wall, Mr and Mrs. H. <juigg and Mr. O. Blakely of Harriston, Mr. and Mrs- Ben Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Kd. Legge of St. Catherfhea,, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wil- son and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Irwin o Durham, Mr. Harry LeGard of Lon- don, Colonel E. Armstrong and David of Cobalt, Mrs. Thom of Uarrie, Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Dudgeon and Marjory of London, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wright of Port Credit, Mr, and Mrs. Jas. O'- Brien of Chatsworth,, Mr. Geo. Pat- ton of Owen Sound, Mr. amd Mrs Alex McDonald and Isobel oi rt'eston. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bellaroy of" Loidwater, Mr. Fred Bellamy of CoHingwood, Mr. Jack Clarke of Winchester, Mass., Mr. Dick Stewart of Cornwall, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Graham and daughter of Walkerton, Leo Patton and Jim Mc- Geoch of London, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stauffer of Stouffville, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hales of Brighton. Meals and Swinuning haust the food reserves stored in the ami stay with the hoat until rescued ' roots of such weed* as perennial sow 1 Germination was good but growth to i.r until you reach land by drifting i thistle, Canada thistle and chicory, j date h«R been uneven and while soni^ or paddling the boat with your hands. | There is, however, considerable vnr- Rernrdless of your swimming ability, iation in the number of cultivation? smooth running of the program wnrn ^^^<^ leave your hoat and strike out it was under way and every item for tend.â€" The Safety Pilot. rquired to kHI perennial weeds .ind it fields are knotting for Mos.soms, thr late planting is just above grsund It is too early as yet to estimate th. â- should he remembered that an old es- 1 prospective yield. Why do we always say "Don't swim after meals?" Small boys â€" and girls, too â€" who take to water like a fly takes to sugar are thor- oughly convinced that whoever coin- ed that warning should be regarded as Public Enemy No. 1 of all oncom- ing generations. After all, however, a view that has persisted for hundreds and probably thousands of years must hnve some logic behind it. And it has too, sound physiological reasons. For some three hours after a meal our stomach and upper intestine are busy breaking down the food into other chemical compounds better suited for absorption into the blood stream and then for storage in the liver, muscles and elsewhere. The blood flow is to n considerable extent diverted to the gastro-intest- inal tract for this purpose. That is why we feel drowsy after a heavy meal. ^ Now swimming is a strenuous ex- ercise. It sends blood surging to the mascles. The water is comparative- ly cool too, so that blood rushes to the skin to warm the body surfa.ce. That means the blood would be called upon to face two emergency calls or really three and none would be ad- equately dealt with. The digestion would suffer asd the swimmer would feel chilly. But the third complication â€" the lack of blood to the muscles â€" ^might have a much more serious consequence, for the danger of cramps would be increased. And cramps in deep water, particu- larly when the shore is comparatively deserted at or after mealtime, may be disastrods. The wiser plan is to wait at least an hour after meals. By that time digestion will be well under way, though still far from completed. If the meal has been a heavy one, a two hour wait is much to be preferred. By the same reasoning, one should not eat heartily immediately after joming in from a swim which has been either strenuous or in cold wat- er. That may bring on cramps too â€" but in a different place. If in a long race, or if exhausted on coming out, the food should be confined to readily absorbed sugary articles which grive maxmum energy yield with the least digestive effort. Syrupy fruit juices, grape juice, com syrup and honey are to be recom- mended. Flesherton 5c to $1.00 Store Week ^nd Specials Ijadies* Satin Stripe Slips, colors : tea rose and white. All .sizes. Extra v^pecial, each 89c Peasant Caps, assorted desig;ns and colors; may be used as .Vconu'rcd scarf, each 35c Baby Bonnets, colors: white. bUie and pink, each .. 35c White Shu-Milk Dressing, reniovse ijfrease and dirt and will not rnh ofT. Mottle 15c Rexoleum Mats .Viin. v IS in 17c Spearmint or M»prie«(ia Tooth Paste, lar^je tnhe .... 10c E. J. FISHER