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~~ cleared total 885,866. "PAGE TWO THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1931 THE WHITBY Advertising, subscriptions and DAILY TIMES Whitby Branch Office at Gasette and Chronicle.--Telephone 83. After Business Hours--Phone 359. REPRESENTATIVE--JAMES H. ORMISTON nvews will be received at the ONTARIO COUNTY HAS ¢ MILLIONS INVESTED IN FARM OPERATIONS "Anteresting Statistics From] Annual Report of the Ontario Department of Agriculture for 1930 .FARMERS HAVE FEW CHATTEL MORTGAGES "Figures Uphold County's Reputation as Banner Agricultural County of Ontario Ontario County has farm lands {valued at $24,025,131; farm # buildings worth $15,688, 138; im- plements, $4,751,842 and live stock $6,660,290, or a total of $51,125,401 invested in lands, 5. buildings, implements and live- stock, according to the annual report of the Statistics branch of + the Ontario Department of Ag- piviculture for 1930 received this week by the Gazette and Chron- icle. Farmers during the year in the County harvested mostly fall wheat, oats, barley, buckwheat, potatoes and turnips, alsike, al- falfa, hay and clover. The total value of all crops for 1930 was §5,37 or $19.45 per acre. . Fruit growing was also carried on fairly extensively, ~ Cattle and horse raising are "important branches of the agri cultural industry in this county. ~Horses on hand last year were valued ut $1,732,992; all other cattle, number, 69,415, value $3,649,124; sheep ond lantbs, number 13,000, value, $126,681. Swine, 60,698, value, $664,085. Poultry, number, 534,707, value, $324,343. Poultry raised divided as fol- lows: Turkeys, 6,578; geese, 19,819; ducks, 15,689; other fowls, 492,621. Rural Area Assessed | In Ontario County there are 505,072 acres of resident land, and 1,585 non-resident, making a total of 506,657 acres. Acres The per field 1,813 centage of land cleared is 76.16. Grain' Crops In Ontario County in 1930 some of the crops sown were as follows: . Acres Bushels Per Acre Fall. Wheat 15,947 Spring Wheat 3,183 Oats ....05,920 Barley .. 23,216 Peas .... 2,943 Beans 68 Rye 4,009 Buckwheat 13,674 5,746 443,214 28.6 23.1 39.3 35.1 73,827 2,197,666 814,882 61,803 1,020 68,153 15.0 17.0 300,828 706,758 2,699,200 649,770 Potatoes Turnips 6,498 Mangels 1,815 Sugar Beets 18 Alsike 5,181 Sweet clover raised totalled 23,921 tons; alfalfa, 35,098 tons: hay and ¢lover, 90,718 tons. The acreage of smal] fruits was 85,327. The county 2,535 silos. Market Prices 4,500 8,808 has a total of Market prices given pei bushel } for farm products were ag fol- lows: Grain all Wheat Spring Wheat per bushel .68.3 .30.6 35.6 .91.0 Beans 2.03 Rye ; Buckwheat .. Corn in ear Hay Potatoes Mortgages Fewer report shows a chattel mortgages county, valued at $323.9 number_ of mortgages was much lower than and 1929. NEW POWER LINE MAY BE BUILT FROM WHITBY of the The 1930 1928 The 283 total in 38. in in It is understood the that Hydro Power C issi of SCHOOLS IN WHITBY OPEN TUESDAY NEXT, NEW TEACHERS HIRED The Whitby Board of Education held a meeting last Thursday even- ing, to clear up any matters relating to school affairs preceding the open- ing of the schools, It was decided that the Whitby Schools shall re-open for the fall term on Tuesday next, September |$1 Ist, the statutory date. Labor Day this year falls on September 7th, which will be a school holiday. The matter of bus trdnsportation for High School pupils coming from Brooklin and points north was left in the hands of the school manage- ment committee for definite action, Since the mecting arrangements have been made with T. A. Garton, of the Whitby-Bowmanville Bus Line, to provide a bus for the usual transportation for Wednesday, Thursday and KRriday of next week. This will unable the committee to have sufficient information as to the number of pupils likely to require transportation, If the number is sufficient to warrant it, permanent arrangements will be made for a regular daily bus. The Secretary, Dr. C, F. McGilli- vray, reported that the Government grants to the Board for the public schools this year amounts to over $1200, whereas last year it was slightly over $300, The increase is due to a change in the Govern- ment's regulations as to grants, and gives the Board an increase of over $900 in this grant for 1931. The High School grant is practically the same as last year, somewhat over 400. The School Management Commit- tee reported having engaged Mr. W. A. Jackson for the staff of Dundas Street School and Miss Dobbyn, a former member of the staff, for the kindergarten class at King St. School, The report of the Victorian Order nurse was presented, giving a de- tailed statement of the nursing done in the schools during the year. A communication was read from the Whitby Ministerial Association asking that a delegation be heard at the September meeting to lay before the Board suggested plans for a course in religious instruction in the public schools. A resolution of sympathy with the Secretary, Dr. McGillivray, in the loss of his wife, was unanimously endorsed Those present at the meeting were Dr. Bascom, chairman, Messrs. Harden, Jermyn, Ross, King, Rich- ardson, Beecroft and Goodfellow. SUCCESS ATTENDS WHITBY STREET FAIR HELD LAST NIGHT "Step up, folks, they're only a dime. the tenth part of a dollar." "Say, you, step up with the lucky number and get a blanket for your wife or sweetheart." "Hot dogs, folks, don't: you want one?" "Get the girl a doll, is just going to turn." The above and other expres- sions were shouted aloud by real professional barkers from booths at the Whitby Street Fair on Wednesday night, and all the while hundreds of folks either responded to the invitation to spend or find fun in other direc- tions. For a "depression" year the Fair went over big, and judg- ing from the amount of money spent there is still corn in Egypt The Fair, under the auspices of the Whitby Branch of the Cana- dian Legion and the Citiezns' Band, attracted a large crowd, and had all the old-time features. From the time the parade headed off at the town hall until the the wheel prizes were awarded at midnight there was not a dull moment. Booths were largely patronized, there was a splendid parade, and | competition for the four capital prizes was keen. Hundreds of tickets had been sold and while everybody did not win satisfac- tion seemed to be much in evid- ence. The weather, although ening, was ideal, and hot dogs were sold The pink lemonade, too, much in evidence, natured crowd that took possess- fon of the county town for a few hours, and the Fair in every par- ticular was successful. threat- freely. was 4 "Then you won't marry me? "No; but I'll be a sister to you." "I can suggest a better scheme | than that, ther." Let me call you mo- Then he fled. Ontario are about to commence a new transmission line in con- nection with tke Pickering rural power district, from the mun: cipal sub-station in Whitby to Brooklin, and possibly Myrtle. It is learned that the work has been authorized and that men are likely to commence work in the near future. This new ex- tension would be a welcome ad- $1.98 sui 20% KIP SCHOOL BOOTS. Panco or leather soles. All sizes 11 to 13 and 1 to 5. $2.9 heels. Sizes 2/; to 8. TIMELY SCHOOL SHOE VALUES Quality is not sacrificed. These prices are for reliable shoes Iti is important that growing feet be fitted properly. outstanding reputation for caresful and conscientious fitting. BOYS BLACK OXFORDS for school wear. Leather soles. All sizes 11 to 13%; and 1 to 55. $1.98 Footwear Requirements For Every Scholar Of Every Age At All Prices OXFORDS Black or brown OXFORDS for school girls. Medium or flat - STURDY SCHOOL OXFORDS FOR 01; ...$1.65 2....5$189 OXFORDS $2.7 men. Black and in smart style. Sizes 6 to 10. We 'are proud of our Growing Girls' $1 8 PAT STRAP SCHOOL SHOES. Low heels. Sizes 3 to 7. COLLEGIATE OX- FORDS for young OXFORDS $3.9 men. Goodyear Welt. English last. SEE OUR WINDOWS HE BURNS CO., LIMITED OSHAWA VER 40 YEARS DEPENDABLE SERVICE SCHOOL OX. FORDS for young Sizes 6-11. Black Calf dition to others msds in this part of the county during the past year or r two, -------- GIRLS' CLUB TO HELP NEEDY RAISED $15.60 The president of the Christ- mas Cheer and Welfare Fund, which has been functioning since last fall helping needy citizens, is in receipt of the sum of $15.60 raised at a re- cent bazaar held at Port Whit by by the Windsor Girl ' Club. The members of the Club are: Marion Watson, Isobel Watson, Clara Cameron, Bessie Cameron, Lorraine Gibson, Eileen Gibson, Wilma Thorndyke and Nora Goldburn, The total receipts of the bazaar were $16.95, and af- ter paying expenses of only $1.- 35 the balance has, as a'ready noted, been turned over for welfare work. The girls are to be congratulated on their enter- Prise and desire to help others BASE LINE WEST Mr. and Mrs, R. W. Button, of Toronto, visited with Whitby and Oshawa friends, last week. Mr. M. E. Story, of Toronto, was a visitor at the homestead, last Thursday. Miss Jean Hoar is spending the week-end with Miss Marjorie Ar- nott, Toronto, Mr. Wm, EHNis and Tom Hen- stock are holidaying at she Lake- side house. Farmers will wind up their har- vesting this week if it keeps fair. The death of Mrs. Mary Coon has removed from our midst a kindhearted, industrious lady, who will be missed. Our sympa- thy goes out to the bereaved in their loss. The corn crop is very good in this district--also the buckwheat crop. Mr. Mclvor hopes to start in the dairy business in September. -------- AUTO RUNS 59 MILES ON GALLON OF GAS Autompbile engineers who worked 'for years in an effort to reduce sasoline consumption bave found the solution in a marvelous invention that fits all cars. An actual test made by one of the engineers showed 59 miles on a gallon of gas. Thous- ands of car owners have already installed this new invention. They not only report amazing gas savings but are also surprised to find quicker pickup, instant starting, smoother running mot- ors and more power. The Whirl- wind Mfg. Co.,, Dept. 1186 8S, Station C, Milwaukee, Wisc., for a limited time is offering a free device to those who will help introduce it. They also need men everywhere to make up to $100 weekly in their own territory taking care of local business. Write them at once for free and ice cream | It was a good | sample and big money making offer.--Adv. COLUMBUS Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Grills, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McKenzie have gone on a motor trip to New On- tario. Miss Mary and Elsie Dyer are spending their holidays at home. Mrs. L. Guy visited friends at Stouffville and Toronto, last week, Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Cook spent Sunday at Oshawa at the home of Mr. W, Sutherland. Miss Coutts and Miss Quant have gone to visit in Oshawa for a week, Mr. and Mrs.'R. E. Heddon, and Mr. and 'Mrs, J. Lambert, Toron- to, visited Mrs. F. Heddon and family, on Sunday. Mr. T. Pereman and Maxine are visiting relatives at Belleville, this week. Mr, and Mrs, Reg. Farewell and Marion and Arthur, of Harmony, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ross. Miss Evelyn Stacey, of Colum- bus, is spending a month in Youngstown, Ohio. and Erie, Pa, Miss Elsie Pereman has had her tonsils removed this week in Oshawa Hospital, ALMONDS Mr. and Mrs. E, Balsion ana Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Law of Piek- €r rg, were recent visitors at the home of W, H. Balsdon. Mr. N. W. Stafford left on Thursday last for .ochesrer, where he will receive menical treatment from the famous Mayo Bios. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bals1on, Mrs. Joen Balsdon of Marklham, lorue Belsdon and friend, Miss Lewis of. Toronto, were visitors on fun- day at the home of W. H. Buls- cen The young people enjoyed a coin roast at the lake on Tuesday evening. A very happy time was enjoyed together. Misses Marion Richardson acd Wilma Richardson spent several cays with relatives in Toronto recently. Dr. and Mrs. McQuay spent sev. eral days last week on a fishing trip near North Bay. Miss Ballard, of Nobleton, spent the past week with her cousins, Misses Mildred and Ida Brown, Miss Marion Richardson spent sever 1 days with Miss Eunice Kemp last week. Mrs, C. L. Morcombe and daughter Doreen, of Omemee, are visiting at the home of W. H. Balsdon, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Craw!orth ard children visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Rickard- sen on Thursday. Glad to report that Mrs. Mac- key, who is in Weston H24ni al, Toronto, is improving nicely. Miss Bernice Love has recurn- ed after a week's holiday with relatives in Picton, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mor ombe ard children Donald and Marjorie of Winnipeg, spent the past week at the home of the former s par ents Mr. and Mrs. T. Morcombe, Miss Ruth Wood spent severul days last week with relatives in Oshawa. Mrs, Summerville, of Pickering, 13 visiting at the home of Dr. and Mrs. McQuay. Glad to report that Mrs. Mzac- hey is improving nicely and ex. pects to be able to return to her home in a few weeks. The young ladies and young nien's classes enjoyed a pinic to Newcastle Park, on Monday after- roon. A good number were pre- sent, and a god time was spent swimming and playing varicus games, It was followed by a lovely BUCHANAN'S Incomparable Styles Exceptional Value VELVETS AND CREPES also TRAVEL TWEEDS WE HAVE OUR NEW SHIPMENT OF KNITTED SUITS AND SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN FUR TRIMMED COATS Come in and have one put away for you 15 KINGSTREETE. Wallace, he said devoutly, "Good jou Edgar!" supper provided by the ladies. This is a compamion story to! that of the American tourist who was '"'doing" Scotland, Standing bareheaded beneath the statue of "Orientia" will be the grand- stand 'spectacle each evening at the Canadian National Exhibi- tion. TR ov) Enjoyed in Thousands omes EGYPT IAN BLEND ORANGE PEKOE TEA You save by using less. per cup of this Famous Tea 1, Ib. 45¢ Caddy LOBLAW'S FAMED High Park x "Truly Coffee Perfection' A Refreshing An Y astern Oasis Tea, and a piece of LOBLAW"S Famous Cherry Cake. A nominal charge of 10 cents i is made for this, but with each cup a 10 cent coupon is given which is redeemable on a pound of either Pride of Arabia Coffee or Egyptian Blend Tea at any of our Groceterias in Canada. | Specials for Week August 27 to Ser | | SPECIAL--LOBLAW'S Fresh Valer:::a SPECIAL--Rose Brand OLIVES 2 in 2G LOOSE PACK Take n no chance--Pleass all tastes by serving only Coffees In Vacuum Sealed Tins WELCO "---------at the LOBLAW BOOTHS IN THE | PURE FOOD BLDG. Rta Exhibition visitors now k look forward to a visit to the LOBLAW cup of Pride Booths... to obtaining a refreshing of Arabia Coffee or Egyptian Blend IN PUBLIC FAVOR LOBLAW'S OWN CAKE SPECIAL LOOK|--CHATEAU 1; Ib. Pkg. 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Jar 2c SALADS are ro STYLE and are more delicious if made with SHIELD wis Mayonnaise PLAIN OR PIMENTO 8 oz. 23 13¢ Jar C MAYONNAISE DELIGHT Orangeade 3% on 13c 8 or 21c 2 Tine - 25 | Boneless Chicken A Real Treat 7 oz. Tin Ac Bottle more and ue 290 s--STRAWBERRY oz. Jar 28. . SNOW CAP BRAND Pilchards Exceptional Value Halves, Tin QUAKER BRAND Cake Flour Made from the Finest Ontario Whe Package 23¢c