FEBRUARY 16. 1952

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for all ranchers and ,,,fj.Te”:., nigwthe recent decision of the Fur Dresser Guild and locals or the Fur Dressers and Dyers Umm New York, reaching an ,m-cment last week. This brinzl .5 ,,,, end a live week tie-up in the 'm.,..,.,,;g of mink and other fancy (L, uniy a few firms were am: 0 continue production during the fmwd between late December and 1,3 pas; week. As a result most 'M...r5 qt mink were unable to get their raw pelts processed. Effect- M. at once the workers will re- 2i”.I'E a 3 per cent increase on all iaiicy fur dressing. By March 27th zlie balance of the increase will be -iarited. Which ""13 up to us mah- ie 14.6 per cent. However. de- .1i.c.ud from the total increase will L. the raises granted to the work- .,is ill August, 1950. The current i”.lI'ii for dressing a mink is sl.l0 mil (ill: will likely go up to 31.20. 1.. zorius of total increased cost .2 n nu: mink based on an esti- "iiliffl . .uillion skins another ten V-,.,,;,. pct" skin would mean roughly s:tum(m ll(I(IC(l to the trade's dress- ing: bill. our readers will remem- ber the explanation given by the C(illIiiIl..iIl Fur Auction Company lur llli'il' smaller quantities of mink and other furs purchased at zlirir rcccnl. auction in Montreal. has the inability of the buyers to gel the skins previdusly bought, dressed. However, we understand how that the industry has gotback in work they will rapidly clean up (hr overhang and that will no doubt iucan a boost in prices. or iii least a bigger demand for want- ed furs such as mink.

A dcspotch from Paris, France, slates:-”Because of an epidemic of anthrax at several mink farms last year-conquered by the use of penicillin, Dr. Jean Verge of the Freuch Academy of Medicine has issued a warning that anthrax suf-' fen-d by living mink may be trans- irrrcd to those who wear the furs later. Paris furriers claim that any trace of anthrax is eliminated by processing of the skins.

The summary of their comment on Dr. Verge's statement is-"R.id- iculousi" Anthrax is most preva- lent in Europe and Asia, particu- larly in Siberia. China and India. in the United States animal an- ihmi U-Iiiiilly is well controlled but infrequent outbreaks still occur in South Dakota. northwestern Ne- braska. the Mississippi delta re- Rich and along the Texas Gulf coast. l-iuman anthrax is rare in the United States except in years ll'ilIl such outbreak;

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For Hot Water Heating. Cooking and Cabin Heating Non-Poisonous - Clean -

Economical - Fast. This Gas ls:- '

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Distributors of Mcotu-y Propane Gas Range Slaves in of. Gen. 51. i-....;. in

the Norwegians shut off imports in the fall of 1931 by claiming that there was anthrax in eastern Canada and that it might be brought in the straw or by the an- imals if they were. permitted to be imported. Some ranchers suffered a heavy loss because of this rul- ing. one firm had in good faith bought up upwards of 100 register- ed foxes for shipment to Norway only to have that sale fall flat and the foxes had to be pelted as they did not have sufficient accommo- dation to keep them.

One of the best known and most respected furriers of New York passed away recently-George I Fox. He had been in business for upwards of 35 years and had built up a great name for honesty and rellabilitv. Mr. Fox visited Char- lottetown in the fall of 1937 and brought a buyer with. him who nurciu-sari 1000 dark type for pelts for 538,000. They were for the Eu- ropean market. Mr. Fox bought 900 ton bright silvers for the New York market for an nvcrave of 865. The balance of the McLurc and Mac-Kinnon Silver Fox Farms. Ltd. skins were forwarded to the Hudson's Bay Company. London. Eng. That year our total net sales of pelts was over 354.000 and of course the cast of production was about 6!! per cent of what it is to- day. The fox business was cer- tainly a wonderful proposition with the exception of a couple of years up until 1947.

A collection of 40.000 standard mink described as average by in- terested huversi was 67 per cent sold at the New York Auction Company's for sale in Minneapolis. Minn. early last week. Good males sold in a range of 325 to 329.50 and mafr-hing-females from 313 to sl-1.50. The average standard mink sold at 817 to 321 for males and from sin to sll.50 for females. There was spirited buying by Gan- adian and Chicago buyers. .

Breath of Spring platinum sl1t;w- ed particularly strong for the bet- ter types with a top of 347.50. Plat- inum mink which was 53 per cent said had a decline of 5 ner rent from late December levels. The same percentage of decline was registered on pastels with fairly good types of males selling from to :39 and females from 318 to

Muskrat was 75 per cent sold. 018. Government rats from Wis- consin topped at 31.90 for XL and L. Minnesota muskrat average col- lection sold from 81.30 to 51.35. A silver fox collection of 35 000 fresh pelts was 80 per cent sold. Stand- ard fox brought. from SIB to :20: lower grade average lots from 312 to 315. Platinum fox reached a top of 320 with good average culLs ranging from 813 to :17. The greatest interest in fox appeared from European customers.

The Oslo Skinnauksjoner held their sale of silver fox and muta- tions at Oslo. Norway. early last week. A total of 19.149 were of- fered: 60 per cent of the silver fox was sold at an average of 127 ncrge kroner--equal to 317.78. Ton price was 337.80: 13,014 blue fox was 41 per cent sold with is top of 320.63 and an average of 312.74: 1.847 platina fox was 49 per cent sold with an average of s23.9l and a top of us.

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This newest body style by .5tude- baker is offered in both the Cham- pion and Commander lines. and is available in eleven different two- tone colour combinations and two upholstery options. The "Star- llner" typifies. both outside and inside. the striking design and ap- pointments of the companys entire series of new models.

Dealers are scheduled to begin their local showings of the new cars early-in January. according to D. C. Gaskin Vice President and General Manager.

Externally. the '52 Studebakers rr.-veal entirely new front-end treatment and substantial 're-styl- ing in the rear. Hoods are longer nd lower, with new emblems and rnamerits. Grilles embody wrap- around styling and stand out as the most distinctive front-end feat- ures of the new models. The mas- sive wrap-around front bumpers are equipped with four vertical guards: two. located under the headlamps, to protect the vehicle fiom the customary bumps en- countered in day-to-day driving. and two smaller guards to protect the license plate from damawe. Headlamp rims have been re-de- signed and the parking lights. also of new design. are larger.

The most significant changes in the rear are found in the l'iillighLs and trunk lid handles. The tail lights which appear to be integral parts of the rear fenders rather than "ziddcd-on" assemblies. give the effect of extending the sweep of the lenders and thus R. corre- snondlng increase in body length. Their design, however. does not sacrifice any of the increased area of illumination which proved so popular on the 51 models. Trunk lid handlr-s incorporate new styling on all but the lowest price Cham- o-ion model. New hood and fender ornaments. along with re-deslrrned stainless steel gravel pads on State Commander. Land Cruiser, con- vertible and "starliner" models complete the more prominent ex- Ierior alterations.

Surer, yet softer and easier brake action has hem achieved by ('I'1flni.7PSII'1 the brake nedal linings. For the motorist this means a minimum of maintenmv-n worry coupled with braking safety. Other innovations include instru- ment panel push button starting on all models eouipned with mito- mntlc drive a new type of starter for the Commander which is held in positive engagement until the engine is fiiily oneratlmz. moisture- nroof- ignition systems, and a boost in the generator outnut to 45 am- neres on both the Champion and Commander.

Siudebaker's much- talked- about V-R power plant introduced with such success a year arm on the Commander and Land Cruiser re- mains essentially unchanged. The effcient and economical 6-cylinder engine which powers the ponulsr Champion series likewise reflects no basic changes.

Rear View visibility on convert-

ibles has been greatly increased by enlarging the rear window areas by 286 square inches. Nine solid colour choices are available in addition to the eleven two-tone combinations offered for tho "Starliner". These include five new hues: Cuban red. nocturne blue, Tahoe green, Piedmont gray, and Rio green.

steering wheels are Windsor gray in colour. Horn half rings and horn emblems are new on all Commanders and on the regal Champion.

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Can supply parts for all Bel- anger products on two weeks' notice.

Order your Bclsnger Hot Air Furnace or electric, coal or wood Stove from-

A. J. ZAKEM

280 Grafton st. Phone 1505

.0 ::':m"i:'i0Winn Rcprosentulvea of the sun Life of Canada In Prince Edward Island will brglan

with you any matters relating to

II. 0. IOIIAKEB - Unit Supervisor

II. C. ll-TIA. KINKORA W. D. YOUNG. IUHMERSIDE

Charlottetown, P. E. 1.

life insurance or annuities wtthopt obligation. CIIA i MR8. DOROTHY ROGERS

I. A. MOORE '

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The Land Valuatora Manual

The hit. Juctlon to the Prince Edward Island Land Valuator's Manual states: "Values set by the Land Valuation Board farm the basis on which schools, larger ad- ministration units. towns and vii- lages, in'accordance with the law, set their assessment to meet the cost of community services. It is therefore. important that every means be taken to assure equity and the highest possible uniform- ity in valuing all real property. "This manual of standard unit. values has been devised for the specific purpose of equity and uni- formity. This manusl is a guide only. It may be ecessa y for the valuator to deviate from its stand- ards; if such is the case, then the only requirement is that sufficient reason for so deviating must be noted on the appraisal card. Me- thods. rules. and standards per- taining to valuation are at best guides. Common sense and good judgment are the prime requisites of a good valuator."

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The equalization of values is the most important factor in valuing real property. when this is done by trained valuators, who use standard unit values and who measure and ekamine the land and buildings. and record the informa- tion sympathetically, they render a very valuable service to the school district or community. when building costs are abnormal, as they have been for a number of years, it has been customary in valuating property. to use some level of value other than current or up to the minute. actual worth When the Valuator's Manual for the Island was prepared in 1949. the year 1940 was taken as a basis for building and replacement costs. conforming with the usage in a number of Canadian Provinces. Buildings are s commercial pro- duct and in general all buildings bear a relation to their cost of re- pi ductfon. From this starting point. it is necessary to make ai- lowances for the physical condi- tion of the structure. wear and tear. and also for adverse influ- ences which bring about obsoles- cence. It is possible. however. to classify buildings Into types. and. through determining the cost of construction of each type. standard units have been set. which may apply to buildings of that type. with whatever variations are found in each individual case. 0 C O I

The Valuator'.s Manual has twen- tv-one divisions in connection with the twelve classified tyncs ofiwi"i- ings. Division two has twelve grades of residences. from fi-"W shack to a high grade modern frame house. Additional grades were added as the work progress- ed. giving detailed descriptions of the various types of buildings. and

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a basic price per square foot. from the bungalow type to those several stories high. It sets a basic price per cubic foot for business and in- dustrlal buildings. Xt sets classi- fications for rural areas. and a basic price per acre for six tn”: of cultivated land, four types of pasture land. commercial wood lets, orchard and garden proper- ties etc. It gives a detailed classi- fication of urban land values. These are zoned and rated on a foot frontage basis. but large par- cels of urban land may be valued on an acreage basis. 0 I O

Obsolescence

bbsoiescenc is usually defined as loss in value for reasons other than physical deterioration. The reasons can be many and varied and allow the valuator a. great amount of elasticity in forming his judgment as to the amount to be subtracted from the re-production cost to arrive at value. It is felt that obsolescence does not accrue at a rate per annum and there- fore no table can be included for the use of the valuator. when an allowance is made the reason is clearly shown on the appraisal card.

Obsolescence may be economic. it may be due to the proximity of nuisances. Buildings may bevover- built or underbirilt for the pur- poses for which they are being used. Location obsolescence, how- ever. is the one that made zoning necessary, throughout the Prov- ince. Percentage deductions are made for farm or other properties that are unfavnrably located re- gnrding markets. type of roads. distance from church. school and business centre. Areas in the neighbourhood of Charlottetown,

tthc several towns and the larger

villages have been zoned, on" a mileage basis. and certain percent- ages allowed or deducted. for those fronting on paved roads. improved roads or unimproved roads. 0 O O

Appraisal Cards

Appraisal cards. ileld sheets, ap- praisal maps and a good tape are the valuators' tools. The old rule- of-thumb birds-eye View and the setting of values for the school assessment roll from some hill or vantage point is past. No valuator can remember how or why he val- ued John Doe's land. at so much per acre, or how he valued the buildings without accurate meas- urements and detailed records con- cerning the property.

Valuation appraisal cards were prepared which record details. for each farm and farm building in rural areas. with information con- ' coming the types of soil and crops. lot orchards, wood lots, fences farm improvements. such as electric light and power and waste areas. Details are recorded concerning all buildings, both rural and urban.

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entirely new from-end iron out.

and tail lights. The latter,

y appearin assemblies. give the eH'ect. of extending f increase in body length. Gravel pads on the Incl "starlincr." are of new design.

The 1952 Suiileliaker Land Cruiser. Principal eater-for change: of Studebalrefu new models include

- dlu new wrnp-around gnllea and bumpers. re-designed trunk lid hon ' to be integral parts of the fenders rather than ' added-En ' e nweep of the fender: and the irnpmsnon of a corrcslwll ibiill Land Cruiser, an well as on the Slate Lommander, convertl I

giving the year built, kind of foun- dation, the number of stories. the material used in the construction of each building, regarding both the exterior and the interior, from the basement to the roof. A check system is used, whereby details can be quickly checked re. each room. and the method of heating, lighting, water supply, etc., shown The back of the appraisal cards are arranged to provide census data. regarding ownership, school age or occupation of all children and others in the residence. A part of the back is ruled as see- tional papcr, where a drawing is made to show the size of the building lot, and the location and size of all buildings in connection with the homestead or business premises.

The valuators have met with splendid cooperation from our cit- izens. Some have wondered why so many questions have to be ask- ed. The valuation cards are based on the experience of valuators who have been doing similar work for years. They will be revised and

improved as necessary. The Land OCEAN BY-PRODUCT

Valuation'Board are doing a d'ir- nigh-quality isinglass is Pl'0' ficult, necessary job, and greatly duced from the bladders of hake appreciate the assistance they have caught in deep waters off the

received from our people. Nova Scotia COME-

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Egg & Poultry Grading Short course

If sufficient numbers apply, a short course in Egg and Poultry Grading will start on February 23 at the Vocational School.

This course is carried on under Vocational Train- ing, a joint proyect. of Federal and Provincial Govern- ments, and instruction will be given by Mr. F. M. Nash and his staff. For those who must live away from home, assistance towards living expenses to the amount of 556.00 per week is available upon satisfactory com.- pletion of the course.

Send applications immediately to the Supervisor of the School, Grafton Street, Charlottetown.

ATTENTION PULP GIITTERS

Ask about free demonstra- tion of John Deere Crawler Tractor for hauling from the

bush through those soft spots, snow or mud. It will surprise you.

A. PICKARD FARM

TRACTORS LTD. Charlottetown, P.E.I.

COMPLETE VISUAL REFltA(."I(IN and ANALYSIS G. F. HUTCI-IESON 8: SON

Led Cockshutt Dealers -- Q

The Cockshutt Farm Equipment, Triiro (Mari- time Branch) were pleased to be informed by Mr. Jos. J. Hill of Head Office, Brantford, Ontario, that Weeks Farm Equipment, Ch'town, dealer for Cockshutt Machinery (operated by Walter S. Weeks), had the highest volume of Cockshutt business in Canada in 1951, also the largest cash business.

This is the first time this coveted honor has been .won by a Maritime Cockshutt Dealer and probably the first time by any Maritime farm machine dealer.

By Weeks Farm Equipment havinggthe largest (Cockshutt) cash business speaks very highly of the prosperity of the farmers of P. E. Island.

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