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Last week President Truman mud a proclamation in wash- ington, D.c.. which will xclude gore than !6.000.000 worth of the annual amount of Russian fur mportl to the United States and hail all imports of seven types of rurs and fur products from Rus- sia According to information from wgshlngtoll the ban against the seven Russian furs will not go into effect until December, while it similar ban against the some run from China goes into effect immediately. The seven banned ms are ermine. fox. koiinsky. marten. mink. muskrat and weas- 51 Almost four million dollars north of kolinsky, marten, mini: and weasel came from China last year. Actually in normal years the United statils imports about eight million dollars worth in Chinese furs which in addition to those mentioned above include a variety or others such as .c-araculs. kid- sliins, hares, marmot. cw. Rus- sia. of course. with her large auantities of prrslim lamb, squir- rel. marmot, etc.. in addition to the seven furs included in the ban, annually sells many millions more worth oi furs to the United states than does China.

it is considered doubtful that the United States ban will have my immediate effect on the price 3: existing supplies of the banned .'urs or on competing items which would appear to benefit by the nalt. However, dealers and brok- j.r5 in New York said they could envision a bullish effect on an item like southern muskrat next season when no more Russian nuskrat is permitted to come in. The banning of Russian mink is int very important since the total supply or Russian mink iv very small compared to the American and Canadian crop. still. it was largely through the work of Jos- eph Francis, executive of the National Board of Fur Farm Or- ganizations. that this ban on the seven furs was put through Con- gress. Those of us who were pre- sent at the meeting of the Inter- national Fur Farmers Congress at Chsrlottetown a few years ago will remember Mr. Francis and the tremendous energy which he put into that organization. Our hats off to him for this. the first blow at the importation of Rus- sian and Chinese furs.

l-'ur farmers in the United States and raw fur collectors have long advocated and fought for such a ban. maintaining that ev- ery importation from Russia was slitting down the price of Ameri- can trapped and raised furs. Therefore it seems reasonable and that confidence is expressed by viany fur dealers and fur farm- .-rs in the United States to expect that trapped and raised furs that are in competition with Russian furs now banned. will show more ilrength next year.

There is this to remember also that these furs, representing many millions of dollars. would when manufactured and placed on sale probably retail for treble the am- cunt or other goods as raw furs and they are to that extent dis- rlacing other furs such as silver fox. red fox, etc, that will be no doubt utilised to a greater extent and will certainly be more beauti- ful and acceptable to the public. The majority of the fur import- Era in New York are more or less connected to Russian exporters.

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Many have come from that coun. try and ties of race and family have been strong. This blow will be felt very much more. we be. have, than is realised at this time.

Now the question is what is the Hon. Mr. Abbott. Minister of Fin. unce. going to do? We have not noticed anywhere where Canada is banning, or thinking of ban- ning. Russian furs. If they are allowed to come in freely as they have in the post then we believe that Canada will be a dumping ground and many of these furs will certainly create more compe- tition for Canadian furs in can- ada. We do not know of any or- sanitation that has made any at- tempt to get the ear of Mr. Ab- bot but we hope the Dominion Fur Council which has its repre- sentative here. will lose no oppor- tunity of doing so. Fur farmers of Canada have their backs tothc wall. It is true that the mink breeds can sell their furs freely in the United States as there is no tariff against mink, but the mink producers there are getting al- armed and it may be only s short time before a tariff will be plac- ed on mink, similar to silver fox. If the Russian furs can be exclud- ed from Canada it will be no hurt to the public but certainly a great help to the trapper and fur pro- ducers. A great many of them have very little beauty or appeal and could be dispensed with very easily.

We notice where there has been considerable losses in mink ran- ches throughout Canads. As far as we know there has only been one ranch in this Province that has suffered severely and the cause has not been established as yet. In the west a heat wave was given as the reason in several in- stances. so far we have had no hot weather this year but it is now the month of August and it is only reasonable to expect that in the near future we may have some very hot days. Those oper- sting mink or fox ranches should be sure that there is a very full supply of water. Mink. unless there is a running system of sup- rly. will, need to have their re- ceptacles filled at least twice daily and preferably three times dsilv in very hot weather. Foxes need to be watered twice daily in very hot water. Another thing we could call attention to and that is the danger of food poisoning cr botullsm. It is often caused by mixing the feed too early in the day and letting it stand for scveral hours in the heat. Chem- ical changes take place which often develop toxic poisons, caus- ing death by bloating. etc. The wise rancher will endeavor to mix his feed so that when the mixing is completed he i-. on his way with it to the foxes or mink.

Cleanliness of utensils is also important. It is very little credit to a rancher to have a good tum- out 'of foxes or mink and then lose them through the critical months of July. August and early Septembe. With the comparative ly small umber of foxes in this Province today compared with years ago. and that number sel- ects. it is very important that they be preserved, as an upturn may occur in the not too distant future ahd if such is the case the careful rancher will be well rs-

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The unfavorable weather in May and June 1961 delayed the seeding of many of the cereal crops. The Browing seasdn has been favorable and there are prospects of exeell. ent. crops of wheait, oats and bar. ley. This will shortly become a very important question. If the grain is cut too soon there will be a excessive loss from shatterin-. when should the different kinds of grain be cut so that there will be a reasonable assurance that it is in the best possible condition!

Harvesting Of Wheat

The varieties generally grown on Prince Edward Island very sel- dom shatter or shell in the field. In order to secure the best qual- ity of grain for seed or milling wheat should be well ripened. The straw should have turned yellow and the kernels should be at least in the late dough stage, i. c. when they cannot be crushed with the fingers. but will still show a dent when pressed with the thumb nail. when in this condition there is lit- tle danger of shattering. and the grain will harden up well in the stock without shrivelling. Cascade, an early wheat. resis- ta.nt to stem rust. does not readily shatter. but under bad weather conditions, readily sprouts in stock. For that reason it should he cut when dead ripe with a com- blne or in the late dough stage if it is to remain in stool: for a time. Regent is one of our best quality varieties. it is resistant to both stem and leaf rust. It does not shatter in the field and should be good and ripe when cut.

Marquis. a well known variety of good quality does not shatter. ln fact it is difficult to thrash in small machines. It is not rust re- sistant and has not yielded as well as the othcrs mentioned. It should have firm kernels when cut. White Fife and White Russian are late varieties that are likely to rust and should be harvested when in the laite dough stage.

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Barley is a satisfactory grain, to grow mixed with either wheat or oats, because there is very little danger of shattering before the other grains should be cut. it is true that varieties differ and some

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III!!! in becut with one binder is large or the weather uncertain. then cutting should stnrt .5 mm as the first field is ready and con. tinusd until.conipleted. some ear- ly out grain may be injured by ahriveilins and some of the imi- out grain by shattering. The best time to cut will be when the areatest possible percentage of N10 train will be cut with the least loss. Third. When I combine is used the grain should be ripe and dry so that it will keep in atonse. Varieties that do not shatter and have strong straw should be grown.

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Tl" ""9 I-lllhlv flight over Prince Edward Island took place September M. 1902. and the first MCI-111511117. the Rdchard Smith, saile to charlestown Harbor, on August 5, 1030.

Cable connection acres; the Northumberland strait was first established by the New York, New- foundland and London Telegraph Company. in 1853. Incidentally, this is the oldest submarine cable in active operation in North Am. erica. .

Besides foxes, fur-bearing uni. mals raised in captivity in this province include beaver. muskrat, mink. marten, skunk and raccoon.

On the morning of July 14, 1909. the running of the first auto was witnessed by the residents or Charlestown. This car was g C3. duilc. brought from Amherst by Mr. s. '1'. Coaies. Maritlnie mp..- seniative for the manufacturers. in order to demonstrate to the people hm the good points of the ma- c e.

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Believe it or not, but the value of the foxes on this island once exceeded all other livestock. In its heydey the fox industry was valu. 3d 3t 810.000.0011, being 25 per cent in excess of the value of all the horses. cattle. sheep. swing ma poultry.

if left until they are too ripe will have whole heads break off caus- lng considerable loss if cutting is delayed. Charlottetown No. 80 should be well ripened when cult. The heads are nodding and do not shatter not break off. It usually drops many' of its awrls in the field and should be allowed to ripen when more will fall. when very heavy it will lodge in bad weather. 0. A. C. 21 does not shatter. It is hard to thrash the awns from it. and it usually has to be chop- ped in the grain bin and reclam- ed.

Byng has been a heavy yielding barley but too weak in the straw to be satisfactory.

Harvesting Of Oats

Many farmers cut their oats at a much earlier stage than they cut either wheat or barley so that the straw will be of more value to their stock when fed. Fortunately this can be done without seriously affecting either the quality or quantity of the yield. provided the fields are cut when at least half of the straw has iumed yellow. At this stage. if there is a strong growth of straw. most of the grain will fill and harden in the stock. However. it is much better with varieties that do not shatter readily, to' leave the crop until the straw has all turned yellow. Abegweit. an early high yield- ing variety. does not shatter and should be well ripened, particular- ly if for seed purposes.

llrban does not shatter readily. and should be well ripened. Cartier shatters badly when ripe. an-d should be cut when the straw has about" half turned yel- low.

Banner and Victory are labs varieties, that do not shatter readily but are not rust resistant. They should be well ripened unless the straw is to be fed.

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Three factors of s generel'nat.- ure should be considered in bar- vesting grain. First. variety char- acteristics- a variety that is known to shatter or shell out its grain readily in heavy wind. if ripe. should be out much earlier than other varieties which do not shatter. second. when the area of

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In 1916. between sixty and and hundred Grampus whales paid a surprise visit to summerside and the town's entire population rush. ed down to the water front to see them. Guns, axes. clubs and pitch. forks were quickly brought, into play. All day the battle of the whales went on. Then came the count: eleven deed and safely la.nded. some of them measured thirty feet in length. and s, dong or so sank in deep water but were later salvaged.

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According to British scientist. Hooke. the human brain is cap. able of holding 33.155.700.000 sepa;-. ate ideas. That's a lot or ideas so be housed in a single dome.

The bite of I human is more dangerous than the bite 'of 3 dog, cat or horse? Why? Because the human mouth contains a. granu- vsi-iety and a larger quantity or danstrous bacteria.

You cm iind the lliiproximate years left in you: lire up”; by subtracting your present age from 90- multiplying the result by seven and dividing the figure by ten, that is. if you have not passed an three score and ten mark.

If you're I man of middle age and not already bald, you've 1, good chance of keeping most of your thatch, because. after 40. you lose 001! about on hairs in a month.

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A Canteen was erected where lunches and ice cream were sold.

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The sherbrooke Club visited the Tlgnlsh Co-operative during the afternoon before returning to Montrose. The evening was spent in games and everyone had a fine time.

The sherbrooise Club invited the Riverside Club to Eiherbrooke for a picnic and dance on August 1. Due to inclement weather. the pic- nic was not held but the evening WM enjoyed by dancing.

The Busy Bee club of Head of Klllsboro and vicinity raised 310.60 by selling ice cream and fudge at a public meeting held in Douglas' Warehouse. Douglas Station. on Thursday. August 9.

National Film Board Films were shown by Morris Deacon, Field- man. There was a large attend- ance of over- a hundred people.

On Tuesday. August 7. the gel- kirk Ayrshire Calf Club held their regular study meeting in Armadale School. Morris Deacon.

Fieldman, was present and gave them instructions on showinen and discussed other aspects of club work.

As a first year club, the Presi- dent, M-ike Macxinnon and Secre-

.tary. Gerald Macxnnis do an ex-

cellent job of officiating at the meetings. .

The Bedeque Freetown Junior Fa.rmers' held a weiner roast at Pearson shore, Chelton. on Tues- day evening. August 7.

Judging classes were recently held at the homes of Jim Donald. Montrose and Blanche Colwlll,

Northam.

The Clermont Grain club at- tended the Illustration station Field Day at William E. John- stone's. Long River. on Wednesday afternoon. August ii. The after- noon fulfilled requirements for their scheduled annual tour. The "Abiteau" Calf Club Tryon recently held a

Ice cream Social. at which. besides ice cream, bananas and cake were also sold. The Club realised 0.15 profit on the evening's social and Just have 02.5 more to make up for their prise money at their Achievement Day.

Donald Lord has been appoint- ed Secretary-Trensurerr and is to replace Mrs. Vernon K. Lord.

The Prince Edward Island Jun- ior rnrmer clubs have a fine rep- utation in public speaking at the Maritime Winter Fair. Since this aspect of the Rural Youth Pro- gram was inaugurated a few years ago. the island representa- tives have done very well. In 1948. Mr. Eric MacPhail. New Haven and Mr. William Cairns, Freetown, placed first and second respective- ly. The next year, Miss Betty King Cornwall Junior Farmers and Mass Miriam Ways. St. Peters. placed first and second. Last year, Miss

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The romonsibility of choosing the . ,reIentItives of each Mari- tkne province is left with the De- partments of Agriculture of each pr 4 Because of this fact the P. I. I. Department of Agricul- ture holds each year a Public Speaking Competition which this year is being thrown open to all youth under 3 who on members of rural clubs. It is anticipated that contents will be held in two centres in each county. The win- ners at these centres will receive valuable prizes and will be eligible to compete for Provincial honors. The first and second in the Pro- vince will win : free trip to the Maritime Winter Fair. Amherst, and will compete" for Maritime honors.

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