MARCH 24. 1954

Agricultural News 4

P. E. I. Department of Agriculture

The time is now approaching when sheep men will be thinking of the marketing of their wool. 1;. this connection the value of marketing through the sheep 3reeders' own Association, the Canadian Co-operative Wool Grow- grj, Limited. should not be lost sight of. It is true that it is very ghgy to sell wool to itinerant buy- ;-rs, but It is also equally true that the returns received by those who have marketed through the Princc Edward Island sheep Breeders' Association and their Co-operative have been substantially above the average paid by the itinerant purchaser. As an illustration dur- ing the past year wool sold through the Co-operative brought as high as forty-five cents per pound, with an average for all grades of forty-three cents.

In addition the Comparative pQV5 a dividend which is paid to Wimpy, and which adds materi- ally to the value of the wool. Last )'EAI' this dividend amounted to two cents per pound, The previous year it was four cents. We do not know what dividend will be de- clared this year, but we have ev- ery reason to believe that this will be substantial, pouibly bring-

ing the overall average of the wool.

shipped by patrons to forty-five cents per pound or better. We would like our sheep men to com- pare this with the price prevalent on the open market. It is just .3 easy to ship wool to the Sheep I!reeders' Association at Charlotte- town as it is to sell to some one

at your own door, especially as ri .

higher price makes it more ad- vantageous to do so. To those who require lame

sacks for shipping. these will be available. Twine for tying the fleeces will also be available. and transportation charges will br paid

from the local station to the Grading Station. It must also be remembered

that the Sheep Breeders' Asso- citation is doing an excellent lob for sheep men in the Province. Through this Association improv- ed North Country Cheviot rams have been purchased and distri- outod. The Association is in con- stant touch with men from the Departments of Agriculture, and promotes Sheep Field Days and educational work of a valuable nature. The Association also handles on behalf of its patrons sheen shearing equipment. and distributes materials such as phenothiszlne tablets. phcnothla- zine powders. and other materials. for the control of parasites and other pests. The Association is bringing to every sheep breeder in the Province influences of :1 very beneficial nature. Do not forget this when selling your wool. it is your Association that is try- 'ng to do a job for you. Why not '0-operate then. and help them to to the job more advantazeottslyl in a short time announcements will be made in the press in this onm-r regarding plans for wool collection this year. In the mean- 'ime hold your wool until the Association is ready to receive it.

and by your Mtronace increase your own profits and encouraue the but interests of a vaiuablr

industry. Potatoes For Livestock

Normally potatoes are not con- sidered to be a standard feed for livestock. When crops are nbund- mt and markets limited. low grade market stock. small and cull potatoes may be disposed of profitably as livestock feed. Farm- era and growers havinz a sur- plus of potatoes would be well Ml- vised to study the feasibility Of marketing a portion of their crop through farm animals.

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The vitamin content of pota- toes is almost negligible. In the case of cattle and sheep, however. the feeding of well cured mixed or legume hay will overcome this deficiency. Normally when raw potatoes can be obtained for ap- proximately one-sixth to one- quarter the cost of barley, they are an economical and satisfactory feed it fed in a balanced ration and if certain precautions are ob- served.

In a recent experiment con- du,cted at the Experimental Sta- idon, Charlottetown it was found that pulped and uncooked potatoes fed at the rate of llli pounds per loo pounds, live weight, was equal in feeding value to 4 pounds of turnips. In addition to the pulped potatoes hay and concentrate were fed,

As It method of preventing Choke and as an aid in digestion it is essential to feed only pulped potatoes.

Fertiliser A pplicatlons

Potato plot experiments con- ducted over a five-year period on the three major soil types in Prince Edward Island - O'Leilr)l clay loo m, Charlottetown fine sandy loam. and Culloden sandy loam - indicate that no soil type is vastly superior to the others in response to fertilizer.

Ten different fertilizer mixtures

were applied at three different rates - 1000, 1500, and 2000 pounds per acre. giving thirty dif- ferent treatments on each soil ype. The average total yield per sue on each soil was: O'LeHY -275 bushels, Charlottetown 29! bushels, and Culloden - 254 bush- els. The data show that the dif- ferences hetween the different fertilizer mixture; on each soil were as great as those between soil types.

As might be expected. yields increased consistently with in- crease in rate of application, but the increase of the 1500 pound rate over the 1000 pound rate was greater than that of the 2000 pound over the 1500 pound.

No individual mixture 'or treat- ment wns found to be more suit- able on any one or on all soils but a number of the mixtures gave yields above the average yield more consistently than others.

Comparing the relative effectof the three main plant nutrient ele- ments, nitrogen, phosphorous and potash. nitrogen is indicated to be a prime importance on all three soils. The optimum nitrogen requirement for potatoes on these

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soils appears to be within the range of 00 to 120 pounds Def acre. Although the average fig-

ures for the five years show a trend toward phosphorous on the 0'l..ea.ry soil and potash on the Charlottetown and Culloden soils. the differences are very small. In general, the mixtures supplying phosphorous and potash in a close ratio. about 160 to 200 pounds of phosphorous and 160 to I80 pounds of potash per acre, gives some- what higher yields than the mix- -tures with phosphorous and pot- ash in wider ratio.

It was noted throughout the experiment that the response to fertilizer applied may be affect- ed by soil management practices to an equal or even greater extent than by soil type.

Point of Order

The purpose of a Point of order is to prevent discussion not re- lated to the subject ,under con- sideration. by requiring a speak- er to confine his remarks to the question, or to prevent mistakes or violation: of order and pro- cedure.

A Point of Order is applied as follows:

i. A member may point of order at anytime meeting is in session.

2, A point. of order is not de- batsble.

I. A point of order does not re- quire seconding.

Procedure -- A member may rise and say. "Mr. Chairman. I rise to a point of order." The Chairman should respond. "State your point of order." The member may then state his point and the Chairman rule if the point is or is not well taken. Action must follow in accordance with the ruling of the Chair unless an ap- peal is taken.

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IIEROSENE, Electric and Pro- pane Gas. Refrigerators. .Bryenton and MacKay.

HEAR CHESTER DONOVAN in the lilting songs of Ireland. at the Baptist Men's Concert, Tuesday, March 80th.

SACRED CONCERT by Zion Church Choir, after Sunday even- ing service 8:15 pm. Sunday, March 28th.

IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR1 our ”Pre-Easter Sale.” our store will be closed all day Wednes- day. See our special ad. -W. W. Wellner Limited.

IN MEMORIAM

MRS. LEITH WRIGHT

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The many friends of Mrs. Leith Wright were saddened when it was learned of her sudden passing in Toronto on February 23.

Mrs. Wright was for years a cherished member of the Central Christian Church in Charlottetown before moving to Toronto in 1946 to take up full-time church work, where she was appointed women's travelling secretary of the ”All Canada Committee" of the Church of Christ i.n Canada.

Mrs. Wright travelled from Coast to Coast in Canada and made yearly trips to the United States in connection with her church work. Mrs. Wright always made a practice to make a yearly visit to her native province.

She was a daughter of the late George and Catherine Stewart. of Charlottetown. Her husband Leith predeceased her in 1934. A short service was held at the Funeral Parlor in Toronto. Her daughter Catherine accompanied the re- mains from Toronto to Charlotte- town where service was held from The Central Church, Sunday, February 28. The service was con- ducted by Rev. M. D. Dunbar as- sisted by Rev. Robert Shaw rep- resenting the Maritime Division of the All Canada Committee. There were many floral tributes both from Toronto and Charlottetown.

Pallbearers were Messrs. Austin Kennedy, Victor L1-H8. William Henry. Everett Platts, Iihomas White, and Frank Hobbs. Interment took place-in the People's Ceme- iery. she leaves to mourn a daugh- ter Catherine ln Toronto and I brother Charles D. Stewart in Charlottetown.

IN MElORlAM

MR. KENNETH MAcI(INNON

The death occurred suddenly in Montague on March 1. of Mr. Kenneth Maexlnnon or Iewes. in his 78th year. His wife, the former Catherine Mathieson predeceased him six years ago. He leaves to mourn Ifis sons and daughters as follows: Catherine (Mrs. .lohn.Mac- Kenzle) Ocean View, P. E. 1.; John Malcolm. Victoria. 3. C.,; Belle (Mrs. George MacLeod) Ottawa; Christine (Mrs. Alex MacDonald), Kllmuir; James, Montague; Jean- ette (Mrs. Murdock MacDonald), whim Road; I-Iughie, Ghilliwack; B. C.; Myrtle (Mrs. Sterling Mac- Leod). Upton; and Gordon and

Annie Loretta predeceased him. He was a veteran of the First

World War, having served over-

seas with the iobth Battalion.

by Rev. E. S. Hales of Caledonia Presbyterian Church. Hymns sun; were: ”Rock of Ages" and "The Lord's My shepherd." A solo, "Beyond the sunset" was beauti- fully rendered by Mr. M. J. Munro,

Pallbearers were: Messrs. D. L. MacPherson. John Norman Mac- Pherson, Alex MacKinnon, Daniel Wilson, Charles Stewart and John Mscl.-enna.n. Buclor John Denham sounded the last post. Interment. took place in Caledonia Ceme- tery.

Cord Ojjilclnits

The family of the late Kenneth Macxinnon wish to thank all those who helped in any way during their recent bereavement. and also those who sent oards.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of my Father Anrlrow hvorl. who panel only G March MIL, ms. .

Ivor remembered by Albert and Family.

Cad Of Iilsonlts

Mr. and Mn. Leo Moon-ville wish to extend sinclre thanks to all kind friends and neighbors and to Rev. Harold Crokon and Mr. Philip Mmoghsn for thou many acts of kindness and expressions

of sympathy during their recent blreovunnl -

Lester at home; another daughter, .

Funeral services were oonducted l

41-IE "GUARDIAN.

Strange But True

By I-'. ll. MacArthur

Over one million three hundred and twenty thousand Germans are

still missing, seven years after World War Ii. Most of this great army disappeared while

fighting in Russia or what is now Communist-dominated Europe.

The Duke of Windsor recently paid seventy dollars for five West African pennies worth three cents each. Why? Because West African pennies were the only reins minted with his likeness during his reign as King Edward VIII.

The Nevada gambling halls raked in a little more than sixty- one million dollars in 1952. One million, seven hundred and two thousand and eighty-six dollars of this easy money went to the state in taxes.

Scottish and Irish funerals in

pioneer days in this Province sometimes assumed the air of festivals. The bereaved having

trken too liberally of the flowing bowl would on such occasions startle the company by calling for a song!

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Aniino Tinrisi, whose farmhouse was bombed during the Second World War, filed a compensation claim and later received the equivalent of forty cents. The baffled man finally discovered that the money covered dain- agles caused to the same house in the 1860 campaign for the lib- eration of Sicily.

A North River man who left his home, his wife and kids a quarter of a century ago to pur- chase winter underwear for one of the children. returned fifteen years later with the clothing and correct change. "I've got a won- derful memory," he told his wife. it. can now be told since the man and his wife are dead and the family removed to other parts.

When a man has no mind of his own, he can always find a wo- man. who can give him a piece of hers.

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Nearly all animals are capable of a certain amount of education; some more, some less.

Under proper instruction most animals can learn to do amazing feats, and a great deal of money has flowed into the pockets of the people who exhibit performing animals. The trick animals are an important feature of every circus and exhibition.

Horses take the lead in num- bers of educated animals. They can waltz, feign death. go lame, kiss, find hidden articles, etc.

Dogs come a close second. They are less costly than horses. and can be taught perhaps even a larger number of tricks. How proud the boy feels, whose dog will give his paw. beg, bop through a hoop, carry I basket. etc.

Pigs are not generally conside cd very intellectual, yet they have been taught to answer questions by selecting the appropriate words printed on cards; tell the day of the month; tell the age of any lady present and do other unplg- like things.

Bears, though clumsy looking can be taught to dance, stand on their heads, drink out of a bot- tic and what not.

The wonderful sagscity of the elephant enables him to under- stand and perform almost any- thing that I'll! master desires.

It would be tireaom to describe all the tricks taught monkeys. Besides. most,psopie have seen them performing in the' movies and to repeat their amazing feats here would be I waste of space.

Fleas have also been taught! I once saw a regular troupe in a flea circus part of which were dressed up and taught to mimic human actors, while others im- personated horses and drew a lit- lie coach. with fleas for drivers. footmen, and exalted personsges inside the coach, out riding for their health. .

It is not an overstalemrnt when I say that any intelligent animal can be taught any trick, no mat- ter how wonderful it may appear. There are many mysteries about

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training animals and in the man- ner of arranging the tricks. And. like the farmer said, "You've got to know more than the hen to keep her laying.” so with the ani- mal trainer, not. only does he have to know more than the beast he teaches but he has to thoroughly understand brute nature.

While most of us know some- thing about insects growing on plants, how many of us know that plants frequently grow on insects? Those plants which are found as parasites on insects be- long to that order known as fungi.

We often hear of a woman marrying a man to reform him; but no one ever tells about a neon marrying a woman to reform her. Perhaps men are too mori- est to brag about their good deeds.

In 1873. a traveller taking his way through a densely forested part of Virginia, finally reached a clearing where stood n tumble- down shack before which swung the welcome sign:

BUTCHER HOTEL

Entertainment for Man and Beast By Jacob Butcher

Ad in the Cleveland Lt-adcr: Wanted-A young man to be part- ly outdoors and partly behind the counter.

An old lady in Riverton, hoar- lng somebody say the mails were

lost his high school ring while drawing water from a brook. Sometime later he killed and opened the stomach of II iurlle. His ring was in the lurtle's in- nards.

Card or Tho-nits

I wish to thank Dr. Campbell Nurses and Staff of F. E. Island Hospital for their kindness to me while a patient there. To the Will- ing Circle of.K.ing's Daughters United Church for flowers. Mar- gaie and Spring Valley W. I. for treats. Friends who sent me treats and friends who sent me cards and letters and treats.

A hearty thank you fo you all.

Signed: Mrs. Roy 'mplin.

Cord Of Thanks

1' wish to express my thanks to Doctors, Sisters. Nurses and Staff

their kindness to me. While I was a patient there; also to kind friends for flowers, cards and treats.

Leo Victor, Georgetown.

MORE SPINACH

More than 1,600,000 cans of spinach were packed in Canada in 1953, compared with 643,000 in the preceding year.

irregular, said: -”II. was so in my young days-no trusting any of them."

Mnrclus Spruii, Edenlon. N. F.,l

We 'And Mr Neighbours

Y i Rubamais Scheinfeld Frank

GREEN wavag THE narmaas, H:

0h. it was a grand parade, it was, this St. Patrick's Day in New York! The sky was as soft and bllue as Irish eyes, and the ticker tape thrown by observers from the windows of the soaring buildings along Fifth Avenue, drifted about, bright silver in the sun, like Island birds gathering for flight.

Sure, and everybody loves a parade! Almost three million peo- ple stood watching, five and ten deep, while l&,000 sons and dough. ters of Erin marched from noon to nearly sun-down. You didn't

-have to be Irish to be thrilled

with the music and color and movemen-t, but what a special day it was for those who were! The old folks. particularly must have been thrilled to see the great and colorful banners of Tipperary and Monzighan and Donegai and Ar- magh, waving as they did in Ire- lland.

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p There were liuizclreds of differ. cut groups innrclnng. Ycung peo- ple. students in military academics, and other Catholic schools colleges, and such organizations as The Ancient Order of I-Iiberniuns, and the Gianna-Gael, and the Cumann-nam Ban. Each group had its pipes and brass bands, and the waves of joyous sounds were cxciting! How the pretty and spa. pcly colieens tairied their batons, and the marchers stopped in swing- ing rhythm to the tunes of Erin Go Bragh and "The Wearm' 0' the Green!”

The Irish had an added reason ,for pride this St. Patrick's Day. .Robert Wagner, mayor of New York, was grand marshall of the parade--not because he is mayor, but because his mother was 21 Mc- Tague.

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As every year, perhaps the high. est moment for thousands of marchers, was the greeting of his Eminence, Francis Cardinal Spell- man, Archbishop of N.Y., from the