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Propariitibfl! are being completed m the 18th Live Fox and Live liiink Show which will beheld in the Fox Sho\v Building on the Provincial Exhibition Association grOllIldS November 15th to 18th. some of the fox classes have been discontinued such as the dark and medium platinums and the glacier blues so that the judging of foxes will not take as long as formerly. lt is expected that about 300 to 350 foxes will be exhibited. In the mink glasses various exhibitors have pfOmlSEd to show about 150 to 200 mink and these will be of the gtandard and mutation types. Two hundred special type mink cages are hcmg made in Summerside snd they will occupy the west side of tho fox exhibition building. Their construction is under the supervision of Lowell W. Hancock, which means they will be just right. Secretary W. R. Shaw says he will have the prize list out this ueek so it will give exhibitors plenty of time to make up their minds. The signing of a form stat- ing that no disease has been in the exhibitor’: ranch during 1948 is compulsory as always. srlerted for the foxes is F. George MacLeod. Black River, N. B., and for the mink. John Mahcney. Man- ager of the Hudson's Bay Company, Montreal.

The combination of a fox and mink show is_ a new thing hers but elsewhere in Canada and in the (‘nited States it is generally that uay. The fact that the fox business is in the throes of a depression might have exercised a dampening influence if the show was for that type of fur-bearing animals alone. The awakened interest in mink farmint’. Particularly the produc- tion of mutation types. has been gratifying because it. will keep fur [arming interest alive and event- ually mink farming will be a val- uahlc adjunct to fox farming when the comeback for that once pofiular fur arrives.

Some despairing persons will tell you that silver fox will never come back, but history does not point that way. Silver fox has been one of the most prized furs since the coronation of Ivan tho Terrible of Russia in 1550, and it is only 38 years since Charles Dalton receiv-

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I TOPICS IIIIIIIIEGTED VIITII

Silver Fox and Mink Farming

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types reiolutionizcd the industry and brought it back to a consider- able extent to its pristine glory. It 4e true that they had their faults in that their crossing with silvers usually left the silver portions of the litters, about one-half, of a very much lower grade than the sliver ancestor.

Some blame the mutations for the number of very ~ ordinary to poor pelts on the auction, but that is unfair. A great deal of the blame rests on our own shoulders in that we do not give sufficient attention to details such u anitation, the eradication of paras! hookworm, lungworm, round worm and perhaps you might add the

control of fleas. In EIDITIIITS inter- ‘

Iesting book, Bright With Silver, giving the history of the greatest fur farming concern in the world ‘with a production of 40.000 pelts in its hp years. it will be noted thit parasites corne in for s tremendous lot of attention. Foxes are dosed three and even four times during a season and microscopic examin- ations src frequent.

i Most of us have been sailing ‘along pleasantly and not taking too much trouble with the exception of Weeding and watering, but there arc lmany more things to be attended to if one is to produce a nearly iuniform type of fox or mink that {will attract the attention and purse _‘of the connoisseur in furs. The ‘coming Exhibition will give a good opportunity for us to evaiuc » any iprogress being made by fox farm- rcrs arid mink farmers and atten- tdancc at it should be a “must" for ithose who intend to continue in Ithe industry. By all means come and look them over as they appear on the judging table and try to re- call in your mind's eye the "greats" you havt raised yourself or have seen exhibited in other years.

The New York Auction Company recently made a 100% sale of 10,150 silver fox pelts for the account of l-lerbert A. Nieman 8: Co.. second largest breeders of silver fox in the world. Prices reported by the auc- tion company were firm with the

market. Competition was spirited i throughout but the keenest bidding .was for the cheaper

merchandise

Shown below are the students hailing from points outside Nova Scotia who have emailed for studies at the Nova Scotia. Agricultural college. Truro. 'I‘.he top group are members of the Junior Degree Class vihile the lower group are members of the senior cess.

Reading from left. to right are:

JUNIOR CLASS:

Front Bow: F. L. Barnett, Hampstead, 11.3.; H. S. Bennett. Bath, N. B.; J. S. Bubar, Nevrburgh Jct... N.B.: D. S. Clark, Moore's Mills. N. 3.; E. A. Elgles, Salisbury. N. 3.; L. P. Folkins. Norton, N. 13,; R, 5, gasnldn, Moncton, N. 15.; F. n. Johnson. llampstcad,

Second Bow: W. B. Jones, Fairville. N. 8.; R..W. Jon"- Camrbellwn. n.5,; .1. s. Ma-honey, Bristol, 11-11.: G. 1". McAuley. Gunningsvllie. N. B.: LP L. Macdonald, Welsford, N. 13.; R. A. Pierce. Kensing. 9°11. P-E-I-l R. J. Rourke, Hartland, N.B.; R E. M. Rnutledgc, Hampstewd. N. B.

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Fin fan's, Nfld.‘

Third Bow: D. A. Young. Fredericton, N.B.; J.C. Mclssac. Fair-view. P. 8.1.; M. E. Mena Araujo, San Salvador. El Salvador, Central America; C. M. E. Cadet. Castrics, St. Lucia. B. W.I.; Boone Bay. Nflda J. W. ware. st. Peter's Bay, P.

SENIOR CLASS:

Front Row: D. H. Allaby. Norton, N. 8.; s. 1". Allaby, Norton, N.B.; J. R. Booker, Fredericton, N. B.; S. R. Oolpltts, Salisbury, N.B.; M. M. Crone- East Centrevllle, N.B.; P. S. Jones, Pctltoodlac, N. B.; 5. D. McLellan, Canterbury. N. 13.; C. A. Roy. Campbellton, N. B.

Second Row: S. C. Weeks, Sackvllle. N. 13.; J. D. Wlhlte, Goshen, N. 3.; Miss Falrview, P. E. 1.; O. J. McNeill, Miscouche, P.E.I.; D. C. Read. Summerside. P. E. 1.; I. L. Tuplin. Sum- merside, P. E. L; M. F. Gillis, Loch Leven, Via St.

I-I. A. Roberts.

A. E. M. Macmillan.

iianadian Bacon Plcases British

(By Patrick Quinn) -- (9181093) —- 6'6 "I90 ‘NTIHDCI Eire is making plans for far-reach- ing agricultural reforms designed

Canadian bacon ts well liked tn the United Kingdom. '

Mr. R. Logan Layton, of the Dominion Department of Agricul-

ed an average of nearly $1,100 a rmmm: 1mm $600 1° $1190‘ Mo“ m, (m. 33 skins sold by C_ M. jof the goods were bought for trim-

Lampson &»Co. on their Merch-saie-i-mlng Purpwu‘ of 1910. One of these elts fetched ’ tho then world's record) of £540. and o“ Wednesday’ Thurmay and the pound in Canada was $4.86 2-3. Friday of ‘m: week the Canada“ Dozens of other ranchers received .»F"r Auction sales Cmnpany (Que' “mos ranging from SL000 to $2250 ‘bec) Ltd.. offered 8,000 white mark- for pelts and we can remember ed bx’ 82300 platinum bx‘ L100 ivhcn silver fox was introduced to ‘ pearl plaunum f°x and 7500 luv" tho United States- that prices asiwx‘ we m)” m have a m" r?‘ high Us $1500 n m“ were l_(,l_‘_l\,ed_ lport on this sale for next week s ‘lhontas lVlclllcrali. West Cape. rc- '!‘°‘°“ The quunuues are large “Id Qeived m“. $1000 [or a pure black t in vlcw of the recent low prices in m. and “n m Rage", of the no? iLondon it is not expected that any swpamn Company showed the ‘uplift in price and demand will be

' shown. If quantities can be dispos-

writcr account sales f r m . m.“ mngmg mm $50020 $1f§5§ ed of it will be helpful by clear- sold in New york ing the decks for the 1948 crop.

turc who is stationed 1n London to report on the quality of Cana- dian meat arriving in the United Kingdom, recently paid a visit to Manchester. This city is the distributing centre of foodstuffs for that densley populated part of England renowned the world over

to modernize the country's main industry‘ and substantially to in- crease output.

For some years. agricultural pro- duction has tieou at a rcvnrd law levcl. This is partly duc to the war: but even more it is duo to out-of- dato methods of farming.

Now Agriculture Minister James

for its cotton spinning and weav- lng industries, and fcs- its engin- eering. machinery, and chemical factories. i Mr. Logan talked with butchers

Dillon is drawing up a plan to modernize agricultural methods by the provision of the latest farm- ing equipment. '-

and meat dealers, wholesalers and sgamm 11.0w u; bacon ma; l, retailers, and as a result of his coming firm can...“ and on the enquiries T°P°Tt5 that Canlidmflachievement which Canadians have blw" 15 1m“ Wpulu- 3*? Slims made tn improving quality. British that representatives of the bacon retailers are 1.8.1.111“; more ca“. trade drew his attention to theidinn bacon than any other kind

' 1n December, 1918, sale of C. M. Lpmpson 8r Co.. London, Eng., a ltclt from the Seal River Ranch. managed by William Jenkins, was I008 at £250. That figure was not rcnchcd again until 1928 when a _ [wit consigned through McLurc 8r llaciflnnon by Edgar Miiiignn. Northam. to the Hudson's Buy Sahib-ill)’. London, Eng. realized I-J". Fifty pelts from that. ranch sold for nn average of £63 on that sale. Good Prices for pelts were re- relvcd lIl London up ulltii the June ‘sialc of 193i and then they took a lggvnslidc. 1932 was a bud year-- I -~_ “as somewhat better and 1934 Iallli: sotnl prices were obtained. I" U36 ‘hi’ I00 PFiPNI Pelt on tile- onilon sales brought £36 but ihc ;'*\“l‘fll;e of all pelts was good and hc fur farmer who took reasonably K001i care of ills foxes and fed them

for his efforts. The total number of Fgiispbvl-Ild from one large ranch in M15’ tovincc netted in the vicinity . $°4-0°°- which gave a good mar- illl to the company over the oper- M")! costs.

rln the fall of 1938 a ‘slump in; llmices took place in London, fol-. "IVW by a considerable decline in ! NSOSDFIHZ of 1939 and adebacle in t W". When the average prices of‘; u h: reached an all time low. Pric- Pgnn to colne back in 1941 and i

hcii , rccched n handsome premium Ipmhy o; a" [ox farmers Wm

The passing of Major A. S. Rob- ertson of Mermaid is deeply re- 'gretted by the thousands of friends the has made in his journey through ,1ife. It was he who with J. Walter iJones. was largely responsible for the holding of the first live fox show in the old Exhibition build- ing in the fall of 1929. Many will {remember the tremendous entry ilist-totailing over 750. Major Rob- jortson continued his interest in fox ,cxhibitions and as a breeder. He. {was also a very thorough farmer, in fact hc was the type of man that would make a success of any vent- ure. Durlng the war years he gave splendid service as second in com-

zmand and afterwards In command

at Beach Grove Training Centre ,noar Charlottetown. About a year tngo friends noticed that his health

‘was not good and in recent weeks

‘he had been very ill. The sym- go out io his wife and family in their

very sad bereavement.

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A number of registered fier- ncsy cows or heifers to freshen in the next two months. Only interested in cows with R.O.P. vs-

cords over 9,000 lbs. of milk or

fact. that retailers are more enthu- siastic over Canadian bacon than ever before. They commented in_ particular on the steady, sub-

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and their customers well satisfied with it.

Behind this encouraging news is the accomplishment of Canadian farmers in producing a lean bacon hog; the vigilance of the Domin- ion Department of Agriculture in its inspection, and in its efforts to prcrnote a milder cure; and the co-operation of the packing industry in preparing properly cut Wiltshlre sides.

RTE

MONTREAL. Oct. za-(ce) - Montrealers goggled today when a "House To Let" sign--flrst in years —appeared on an east-end home. The 28 incredulous couples shown through the dwelling up to noon were told by owner's agent M. Lafond that he will decide the lucky tenant tomorrow. The nine- room house became vacant when previous tenants bought a home cf their own.

Eire Plans Far-Reaching Agricultural Reforms

Assisted by the European Recov- ery Program, he is planning to de- velop the country by co-operation.

Farmers in each district will be asked to organize. under the lead- ership of a parish agent. go-opera- live societies in which they will

pool IIIPII‘ nnrrrirrs I0!‘ " 19"" oiforl.

(Tompc-lcilt ill$ii'iil‘.l0l‘li will teach thcm the best methods of

husbandry. including means of re- storing soil fertility.

Tlicy will bc taught modern farming methods and the advan- tages and uscs of thc latest types of farm machinery. At present there is only one tractor in use for every 250 acres of land tilled in the country.

Loans and free grants will be made from funds accruing under the European Recovery Program to assist in this work.

The magnitude of the task of starting this program may be judg- ed from the fart that a parish agent may have to make and main- tain individual contact with as many as 300 or 400 small farmers living in small villages spread over one 25,000-acrc parish.

Six parishes have been chosen for the initial effort in six counties where ihcre Is'alrendy sonic degree of local organization of agriculture. 'I‘licsc are Tipperary, Waterford. Limerick. Kerry, Monagllan and Louth.

AUSTRALIA AN DCOTTON

MELBOURNE — (CP) The Melbourne chamber of commerce believes Australia has a great op- portunity to establish n cotton- growing industry. Enough cotton could be grown to supply Common- wealth needs. imports of 90.000 bales of raw ‘cotton annually are causing a great drain on dollar re- serves.

Tulips and daffodils can be flowered in the home when plant- ed in pots, ,in what the florists call

Pontinued on an upward rise with l _ _ introduction of plaiinunis ‘ Ilcliers from cows with this rc- Amglllicgtlag IIIIRPTI‘ the fancy of the (9rd, York b wien ntlotiuccd in New w" y Omar Brager-Larsen. The mite faces too caused a fu|'orc of crest in fox farming and it is I'M too much to say that these two

iii MIIIK FDR SALE

We offer you choice quality mink in

Ircetil of Spring and Hybrids ‘ Silverblu and hybrids Pastels and Hybrids Whites (pure and 95%) Gauthier Standards

also Silver Sable and Koh-I-non and Glaciers For ‘urthcr particulars phone, write or visit: .

STEWART and IIIIIIP IIIIIK FAIIIIS

302 Fitzroy Sh, Charlottetown, P.I.I. 1403i.

ERIC HURRY, Winsloc.

“good potting so ." Two parts of your best top garden soil, one part. sand and one part of peat moss will make a good substitute. Add more sand if the top soil is heavy, thoroughly mix and run through a 1-2-lnch mesh screen. ' Place each bulb so that its point is half an inch below the surface. Now it is necessary to allow the bulb to make roots; and for this purpose the pot must be placed in a dark and cool place. where it cannot freeze or dry out, too much. A cold frame. where tt can be covered with leaves. ashes or sand. will do. ' When placed in this storage the pot should be thoroughly soaked. and no further wateringshould be necessary. If stored in srrindoor cellar or closet the ‘soil should be prevented from drying out exces- sively. Root. action will follow and when lop growtlrbegins the pot may be brought: indoors or kept in {the storage place and so retarded

Winter Shows.

November 5 - l'l

A crock horse show-

M o r i ti m e Tug-cf-War championship.

A great- iivestoclt entry. Sud and potato title.

For and Mink show and many other attractions.

Sis Days and Nights of Agricultural Action.

After being brought indoors the pot. must be given all the light. pos- ‘sible and kept in a temperature ‘which averages stems. leaves and flower buds are

i fermed- Altar W61 m formed I

i until wanted. i

00 degrees until ‘

Give Tulips Time To Grow For Flowers This Winter

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Early Tulips. such as Ketsershmoa, _

are best‘ for indoor IIIIIQII. tlinpci-aturo ' of '70 degrcci will bring out. the flowers. and if haste is needed a higher temperature

iifld. West Boast Farmers Claim They Face iluin

(By The Canadian Press) s1‘. JOHN'S, Nfld.. Oct. zo —Wsst coast farmers told the Govern- ment today they are faced with

ruin unless the Newfoundland railway strike is settled immedi- ately.

In telegrams. the Hiumber Val- ley farmers-all of them Second World War veterans-acid storage wss unavailable for crops liable to be mined by frost in the next few days.

The veterans were placed on the lsnd by the Government and the settlement ts t-he only agricul- tural area of any size ln New- fumdland.

Reports from Gander A111”?! said one airline had been forced to rc-routc its flights due to shortage of supplies. Gander is normally supplied by the railway- strikebound-slnce Oct 11 by the walkout of 2,500 railroaders for pay increases.

A report from Harbor Grace said a paper bag manufacturing com- pany had been forced to closc-bc- cuse of lack of paper.

Weekly Livestock Anti Market Report

SUMMARY

Cattle prices were up 50c to $1.00 per cwt. in the past week under a broad demand both on export and local account and a liberal run was well disposed of. Slight easiness was shown toward the close. P5P" ticularly on plain grades. at one or two centres owing to continued difficulty in readily obtaining stock cars for outgoing shipments. Calves were generally steady and lambs in- clined stronger. with fair buying for export, but hog prices were again severely overhauled, showing declines of 50c to $1.00 and in one case $3.00.

Eastern Cattle Markets

All cattle moved up 50c to $1.00 at eastern stock yards under a good demand, although some easi- ness was shown toward the close on plain kinds. Weighty steers at Toronto were priced at $19 to $25 and butcher steers between $16.50 and $22, while cows closed up to a top of $17.50. On fairly active trad- ing, Montreal cattle was steady to 50c higher, with good steers at $22 to $23, one lot at a high of $26, and good cows were mostly $16 to $17 or a shade higher. liiaritime prices were about steady with the previous week, with Moncton quoting good to choice steers and heifers at $17 to $18 and best cows and bulls $14.

Western ‘Cattle Markets

More activity was noted through- out western markets. buyers carry- ing good orders for both local and export account. Winnipeg was fully 50c or more stronger, particularly on better grades of feeding ma- terlal. the most active class in the market. Some good weighty steers brought $24 to $24.50. good slaught- er kinds up to $22.50, and the best of the feeder division $20. Other western centres were generally active and handled a generous sup- ply of cattle. with Calgary paying $19.50 to $21 for best steers; Ed- monton up to $21. but. mostly $17 down; Prince Albert up to $15 on mediums; Moose Jaw around $20 for best offerings; Saskatoon $21.50; Regina $21; and Vancouver $21 to $22.

Exports to United States

Exports of cattle for immediate slaughter and for feeding to the United States in the past week tot- alled 12.9U9 head, to place the total movement since August 16th (em- bargo removal) at 141.730 head. Shipments to the United States of dairy cattle and pure-breds for the week were 2,951, making the total to date this year 91.537. Calf ex- ports for the week were 721 and since August 16th total 18.619. Sheep and lamb shipments to the south for the week were 1.754 head and the total since August 3rd, when restrictions were. removed, is 17,240.

Steady Calf Market

Little or no change was shown in calf prices during the week. Best of the veals offered at Toronto sold at $27 to $29. Montreal $26 to $27 under a good demand. Winnipeg $22 to $26. Calgary tending easier at $18 to $19. Edmonton $19 to $21, Prince Albert up to $20, Moose Jaw $18 to $20, Saskatoon up to $21. Regina $20. Vancouver $19 to $20, and Moncton $18.

AUSTRALIA rtn-nnr. ‘GRAIN

For the first time in rcccnt history, Australia is importing feed grains.

‘Ii-uh sealing no Illll lllanfn. ‘It “uh: BU”- Aninrlk. BIB-s- hulk n Gives quick relief I

Miifliiifilf)‘

will produce it».

iLINIMI-INT‘

The huge increase in shipment

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