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EGG QUALITY

Pouiirymen are thinking more min more about the matter of inlerior egg quality. We have ar- riveu at a period when real egg qumiy is going to be an essent- inl tor protit in market egg pro- duction. if we intend to keep our present markets and further develop them it is essential that we not only produce but market we same quality or better quality than our cqmpelltorl.

Feeding is only one link. but an important one in the chain necessary to produce high quality gggs. You are undoubtedly aware that individual hens vary in the kind of eggs they produce. As stat- pd above feeding is only one link. biil an important one. therefore. in order to develop a quality egg why not establish a sound feeding

prograln for your chicks. for ynur pullets. layers and breed- ing stock.

WINTER MILK FLAVORS

Mr. J. C. Palmer. Ontario Agri- cultural College. Guelph. says that such things as turnips and rape should never be fed before milk- no.2 Otherwise the cream will be uii-flavor and be rejected or made llllll inferior butter. Feed them just after milking. Off-flavors seem more mmtm during the titular. so now is the time to ll.'Ilt'l1 your feeding methods.

it takes a very short time for fund flavors to reach the milk. Experiments show that four hours hcfore milking is the deadline for these types of feeds.

DO YOU FEED JUNK?

We are feeding our livestock Iiilfhtlttti worth of junk every year.

This is the word of Herbert K. Lerkie, research director of the Council of Canadian Meat Pack- ers 'ilurouto, and other livestock experts interviewed by Farmerls lliagaziiie.

Livestock can't know that hits of metal. nails and glass make a poor - often deadly - diet.

This habit of foraging on metal. labelled hardware disease, is so widespread in the United States that it has been reported that Ilwroximately 8100.000 worth of mast is wasted each year.

in the 12-month period ending March 31. 1952. some 782 carcasses wcre condemned h of an inflammation disease known as Pericarditis. in 195153. 644 cattle were condemned. Junk in an ani- mai's digestive system is one of the chief causes of this disease.

"Each year there are reports of quite serious losses which are a direct result of livestock eat- ing junk." Mr. Leckle said "Losses in Canada would be about one-tenth what they are in the United States."

"it's very easy for bits of metal to get into silage. especially when wire balers are in use on a farm. The introduction of twine balers must have cut the lance to quite an extent". he said.

Mr. Leckie pointed out that not only iuarkct livestock were af- foclcri by hardware disease. but Illflli is the danger present of a pm I or extremely valuable uttlc c ntractlng the ailment.

lie sal that overall insurance to rover prize livestock was out of the question for the majority of farmers and there was little Uley could a to protect their cattle other than keep a clean. tidy. metal-free farm.

Mr. Leckie said that although most of the losses came to light after the cattle were slaughtered. the losses are not entirely suf- fered by the meat packers who boitclit the diseased cattle.

in an industry, where this a known loss factor." Mr. Leckla ex- plained. "this loss is taken into consideration during the open. lion of the business during the

year. Hardware disease hurls averyoite .' " Dr, W. P. bond. Bioomsbu ..

. Pt. developed a small powerful mlizuet to aid veterinarians in "c"V91ill12 small bits of metal dllrlns surgery for hardware dis- ease. Vets are credited with sav- l;::Ill8I'lY animals that have eaten

Protcssor James A. Henderson. head of the department of medic- ine and surgery at the-Ontario Xtlfflnary College. Guelph. said That about 35 cattle have been opcraicd on there for hardware

disease during the past two years.”

"Many of them were extreme- Ir valuable cattle coming from some ofthe best purebred herds in Unli-ll'l0. ' Prof. Henderson said. wlgsgulu were generally satisfac-

Niovlinu these simple sugges- "'""i may save your grief: all When a nail slips out of your Hers. don't fall to pick it up. 11- Don't leave old fence wire . dllna shout. Pieces break off due . rust and become a menace to l'0'l1I' cattle. . If g mm. "vigil: a wire baler. 5' l- Ponlt leave broken-down ""h"lll'y around ahead farm. - r sure your -hopper is ":9 0' metal. also bin and loft. , Keep the farm yard tidy.

"F9! or metal objects. feed manufaefurla-s

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day. March 2. 1955. There will be afternoon and evening meetin , where problems concerning e dairy industry will be disc sed.

All dairymen are urged at- tend this very important meeting.

PREPARATION OF LYE SOLU- TION FOR MILKING MACHINE

Stock solution. Dissolve 3 tins of good grade lye in 4 quarts of cold water. On account of the intense heat which develops. it is best to use an enamel pail. This is the stock solution and should be kept in a tightly stop- pered glass or earthenware jar stored away from the reach of children.

Soak solution for filling milk tube system. Take 4 ounces of stock solution and dilute with clean cold water to 4 quarts. This should give a solution containing approximately one-half of one percent of lye. having a distinct- ly slippery feel.

The solution rack method is strongly recommended in place of the older method where the tubes were placed in a large crock; less solution is required. and a fresh quantity of fresh solution at full strength is used at each milk- ing. it also avoids trouble due to air pockets in the tubes in the crock method. whereby portions of the tube escape contact with the solution. Less space is also required in the milk house.

”ASPARAGUS"

When we consider crops that have not been grown extensively in the province to date but are receiving some attention today. we must. think of Asparagus. Here are some questions and answers which may be interesting.

i. What kind of soil is best adapted to asparagus production? Sandy loam soils that have an open well-drained subsoil. are of above average fertility, and con- tain appreciable organic matter are particularly adapted for as- paragus.

2. Should any more care be taken in preparing soil for as- paragus than for any other crap?

Asparagus is deep rooted and remains in the ground from 10 to 15 years. It is difficult to get lime and phosphates into the sub- soil after the crop is planted. Growers should investigate their soils carefully. therefore, to make sure that the subsoil has enough lime and phosphoric acid. The best results are obtained where the field has been prepared several yetars before the crop is to be so .

3. How can the sub soil be pre- pared for asparagus?

When the furrows are opened for the roots. the subsoil may be loosened to a depth of 6 or more inches with a subsoil plow. and 1 ton of domestic ground lime- stone and '6 ton of superphosphate per acre may be applied in the bottom of the furrow and mixed with the soil by means of subsoil plow or cultivator. A dense sub- soil that is acid will not aubport good growth of asparagus. Such will seldom 4 an average yield.

4. Where should asparagus roots be procured?

If only a few roots are need- ed. it will be advisable to pur- chase them from some reliable seedsman or plant grower. If a large number are required. it may be more economical to grow the roots at home. although many 8-iparaizus growers prefer to pur- chase their roots from some well- known source.

5. 'The age asparagus roots should be planted?

Plant large 1-year-old roots.

8. When should asparagus roots be dug?

The roots are dot in the early spring and most growers prefer to dig the plants from the seed lrows and set them without de- ay.

if the roots are purchased and arrive before they an be set. they should be unpacked and stor- ed h a cool and shaded location in order to prevent the root; from drying excessively. If they dry out badly they should be soak- ed in water for I! to 24 hours before planting.

7. What effect does the size of root have upon the commercial crop?

Large root gives the new plant- ill a quicke and more vigorous start than do small roots. 1! the '00” W0" Crown with adequate spacing in the nursery the size of root may be an indication of what can be expected in future years. Well-grown. large, Lye". old roots with many large buds will produce high yiwlng plants under favorable soil conditions.

. Does weather affect asparagus yields?

Dry weather reduces the yield of asparagus spears. The applica- tion of watertoneparagua beds in sufficient quanflw to soak the ground so that the roots obtain the water probably will ply good dividends if the water does not

cost too much. hf sprinkllngs of vista: will bably do no good

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Florist 97

Mr. Von Clure Gay. Upper Prince Street, Charlottetown. will celebrate his ninety seventh birthday wcdnesday the twenty- third of February .1-le is one of Churlottetowns most outstanding florists, is known as the man with the green thumb. as his flowers have always been the very best and sought after by lovers of flowers. As recent as last spring he planted hundreds of tiny flower plants. He just can't keep away from flowers. no doubt he will be seen walking over to his son's hothouse before many weeks go by.

Hunting and fishing have been his life long hobby. He is also a lover of music and plays his vio- lin almost every day.

PEMBROKE SCHOOL PARTY

.'A delightful Valentine party. sponsored by the Merry lslanders' Branch of the Junior Red Cross. was held in Pembroke School on the afternoon of February 14th.

The party began with a peanut hunt, - the prize going to the winner. Louise Llewellyn.

All pupils were next treated to potato chips. the gift of little Gail and Sandra Graham. A contest was then put on by a senior girl. equally won by Brenda Llewellyn and Elaine Graham. The teacher then treated all pupils with Valen- tine cookies and uiangeade.

The highlight of the ,4.-iy was the Valentine Post Office which caused much merrlmeut among the children. and brought to I close a very happy afternoon.

ADDED INSULT

HAMILTON (CF) - Safecracb crs used clerical garments in deaden the unholy row as they smashed the safe at Christ Church Cathedral with r sledgehammer. They made off with 8400. FILLERS

In Memoriam

in loving memory of

MRS. EVERETT 8. JENKINS Millvlew.

who passed away February 28rd. 1058.

Always a smile. never a frown. Always a hand when someone was

down.

There wasn't a thing too big or too small.

That she wouldn't try 00 do for n all

Treasured memories are all we have le

Of a wife and mother we loved and will never forget.

Always Rem:-mlicred by Husband and Son.

breaker plow. The crowns should be approximately ti inches below the surface. They should be cov- ercd with more than 2 inches of soil when set.

11. How rapidly should the furrows be filled?

The roots are covered with about 2 inches of soil at planting time. leaving the rest of the fur- row to be filled in as cultivation progresses during the summer.

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ing the more slowly growing

roots. u'T""” 12. What should serve as I P r. '0",

guide to how long a young as- paragus bed should be cut?

The growth of the brush in the previous season should serve as a guide to how long a young bed should be cut. Cutting should be stopped on either a young or an old asparagus bed in time to allow the plants to develop a strong vigorous brush in order that they manufact e and store up sufficient foods in the roots for the production of future crops of spears.

(This article will be continued in next week's column.)

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City and

O00l'I for perfect pictures.

CRABWILL for Better Photo- graphs.

NEW SUIT HAND ILOUSEI - All Weather Coats arriving daily. Normn's, Kent Street.

ARIIVING DAILY new Spring Dresses. Kennedy's Lsdies' Wear.

MILK-the perfect food- drtnkanotherglau.

"YOUR DOLLAR BUY! MORI -It the IIUGIIEI DRUG STORE."

"WE TIEIAIT THE SICK WELL" 'I hai-macy open eve- 'tlll 8 o'clock.

AT NORMA'5 - Special rack of Dresses to 821.95. All sizes to clear-85.00. All wool Cardigan. regullr SLW for 32.98.

LEADERSHIP SCHOOL for Sun- day School Teachers by Maritime Religious Education Council sun. Wednesday and Thursday eve- nings. 1.15. Trinity United Church.

Personals

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Robinson of Augustine Cove. left Saturday morning on a motor trip to Florida. where they will spend a month.

Mr. John F. Saunders. United Kingdom Trade Commissioner. Halifax. in visiting government and business representatives in Charlottetown.

Mr. Richard Ferguson. .. son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Fer- guson. Hampton, left Monday by plane for Ottawa. There he has accepted a position as chemist with a Government Chemical La- boratory.

Mr. Charles H. Black is look- ing forward to an extensive trip during which he will visit rela- tives in this country and the United States. He reports that he is in excellent health despite some unfounded rumours of an accident.

Breodolbune

Master Gordon Deacon. Char- lottetown. was the guest of his aunt. Mrs. John Hickox. Spring- field, during the week-end of Feb- ruary 2).

Friends will regret to learn of the continued illness of Mrs. Earl Chappell. At the time of writ- ing. Mrs. Chappeil is a patient in the Prince Edward Island Hospital which she entered on Sunday. February 1).

Recent visitors to Breadalbane included, Mr. Robert MacKay. Summerslde, Mr. Frank Myers, M.L.A. and Mr. Walter MacKen- zie. Chulottetown.

Mrs. John Hickox was hostess for the Crawford Memorial Wo- men's Mission y Society on Thursday. February 10. Several tracts winch discussed the evils of swearing and gambling were read by the members after the regular miasiona , lesson. As the new project for February, the members decided to begin a patchwor' quilt.

Mrs. (Captain) Lorne Cousins. Borden. visited her mother, Mrs. Hugh F. MacKay. Breadalbane, on Tuesday, February 15.

Miss Peggy MacNeill. teacher of Bresdalbanc Village School. was a visitor to Charlottetown on Saturday. February 10. -E.

R Bringing Up Baby

. - - derhd. eepecially for your little one before and after meals. A bit of relaxation for baby at these times will--do a lot M keqs baby relaxed about eating. Does as much for digestion n &'spositids- (you: fool)

Parental P. S. heard yuad Q substitute Trio" for "gril' IHIO 'g ” hlasby. Attitudes no conta- po-, e tnspoonfulnunlean made meeexaeeephble M a in

0 O U Relief-lt' wonderful, eqaehly for W. babies. Gerberh Test-

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and extra-nrm to bring soothing no- liel to baby's ten- der gums . . . pro- vide plenty of biting satisfac- tion as Pwk in el- IIIIIIIIIIII to preserve neu- indlvldually wrapped in cellophane. 0 O

Ctnbvwulngshyonensomed tbetnoetsucceuful visiting adubl know inskefrlendswithnhgyeaie obi by "delaying action." a ' neatfentiontotbelitt utaet.efun

formsnce. I p.m. Queen School. Admission by member- ship ticket.

Central

nor-I TAXI-Dial saw-ssoo. ICE CREAM for

serve it often.

NEW DRESSES AND SKIRTS arriving daily. Norma's. Kent street.

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LISTEN TO C. F. C. Y., 5.45 Wednesday evening. Programme "Historic Highlights". His Worship Mayor J. D. Stewart. speaker.

LITTLE T ATRE Guild per- hursday. Feb. 24.

Charlotte High

HOW TO MURDER SHAKES- PEARE in one easy lesson. Red and Blue Revue, March 7th. tith. P. W. C. Auditorium.

ENGAGEMENT.-Mr. and Mrs. Hersey Carver. Lyndale. announce the engagement of their daugh- ter Shirley Elizabeth to Gerald Clarence. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy McLeod. Orwell. Mar- risge to take place in the near future. '

SPRING PARK CARD PARTY -At a card party held at Spring Park Hall on Monday evening the following were winners: ladies. first. Mrs. Al Stewart; second. Mrs. J. L. Larter; consolation. Mrs. Ethel Clark; men's first. Loman Cairns; second Earl Ron- ahan; consolation, Robert Con- stable; freeze-out, Mr. Robert Constable.

UNION ROAD W. M. S.

The February meeting of the Union Road W. M. S.. met at the home of Mrs. Sterling Yeo on Feb. 7. Theme for the month. "The Church Universal in India." Meet- ing opened by singing "From Greenlands Icy Mountains.” fol- lowed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. The program was taken from the Missionary Monthly. Roll call was answered by eight members and one visitor: min- utes of the last meeting was read

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. The Guardian I Wednesday, Feb. 38,

Prince Edward Island HOSPITAL

WNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the Act. of Incorptr atlon a public meeting of all con- trlbutors to the Prince Edward Island Hospital will be held in the residence. Charlottetown. on Thursday. Feb ruary 24th. 1055. at I RH. for the Plll'P0ae of electing trullleol for the government of the insti- tution in accordance with the by- laws and for the transaction of such other business as may' be brought before it.

1. ANDREW LIKELY. Secretary. Board of Trustees.

and approved. in the absence of the president. the vice-president took charge of the meeting. A lat- ter of thanks was read from a member who has been ill.

Mrs. Mallett gave a Temper- ance reading entitled. "Self Mastery." Hymn, "Jesus Saves." was then sung, followed by Sen- tence Prayers. Mrs. Hamid Yeo presented the Christian Steward- ship reading.

For the program. Mrs. Sterling Yeo gave a reading entitled "One Day's Journey." Mrs. MacArthur, a reading entitled. "The Gold am Ivory Tablecloth."

Program committee for next meeting is Mrs. B. C. Hardy. Mrs. Earl Livingstone and Mrs. Brent MacMiilan; next place of meeting. Mrs. Everett Lamont.

Collection amounted to 32.36; three members paid fees. Closing hymn "o'er The Gloomy Hills of Darkness." was followed by Bene- diction.

Rcfreshments were then served by the hostess and a social hour spent

Nefertiti, wife of King Sakere in ancient Egypt. is shown in sculp- lturc as one of the great beauties

of olden times.

Ruhamah Scheinielcl

Frank

We Ancl Our Neighbors

The Innocent Bystander "Johnny, I'm ashamed of you. kicking Fido. He never hurt you," says mother.

"1 don't like him." cries Johnny. "he gets in my way."

Johnny really does like Fido. his ,faithIul playmate. But Daddy promised to take him fishing and then said he couldn't and worse still when Johnny made a fuss, Daddy scolded him.