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-me broiler. which has a dressed wglght of two to 3 lbs, is slowly gaging established in Prince Ed- wud Island. This province has mg been recognized for the lovely hgjvy router chicken and capons which our farmers produce. Twice m me last three years our Island (.‘pon3 have won the Dominion chgmplonshlp at the Royal Winter hi,-_ This shows that we can and do raise heavy chicken of the finest quality in Cans a.

The time has come in Ontario and United States when the buying consumer chooses the broiler chick- on in 90% of the time. The heavy rwmyg are produced in very small qumtttlea and the only time they compute with the broiler is during me Christmas and Thanksgiving markets

The heavy roaster of six to nine pounds first of all costs too much in buy Secondly. the average fam- 11y at two or four people are eat- ing larger chicken for two or three days; and after the first day they do not like the chicken as much. consequently they do not buy rhiclreh often. The master chicken is really too large to fry and it re- qu_LrP.! approximately three hours to cook. The larger bird re- qulyos from four to seven months in mature and finish. This means s ._"y slow turnover on your invest- ment and also after eight weeks of nge the feed conversion is much poorer; consequently the cost of mining these heavy birds is very high. These few points have to be mn.-iiris-red as against the heavy master and in favor of the light iveigiit broiler chicken. The broiler an the other hand matures at nine tracks of age with approximately ziilid pounds of feed per bird. The !.'l vcsiment is for . very short prrind and It great many can be raised during a. year. The broiler rah be purchased by the consumer very reasonably, and as for finish the meat is very tender and delic- lull! and consequently the con .\IlllDCl0l1 of chicken has nearly iiniiiilcd in broiler areas since the brnllt‘r was introduced.

A few factors against broilers must not be overlooked: 1. First of all bmllers should not be raised un- irsx there is a market for them. 2. A mainliet for broilers means Indus- trv must be present. 3. Broilers are llVPfPf'9Vl. sold fresh and not frozen. 4. The margin of profit per bird is small so that large flocks are neces- Snrv for good revenue. 5, Broilers cannot be raised economically and satisfactorily from any breed or cross of poultry.

we on the Island are Just start- illtf in the broiler trade so let's do as good a job on broilers as we have been doing on heavy roosters. A int of broilers raised so far are not satisfactory. so unless we devel- on proper breeds or crosses and iiave a bird of a fine quality, the broiler will never be as popular as it would otherwise.

The poultry dealers will have an opportunity to get the latest on ltflfkflzlnlt. advertising, evlsceration, air, at our poultry school on July .5, 6, and '1. There are two bar- tit-CllP.! being held this year on P, 7:. I. one in Sunimerside on July

. and at the Ex" lmental Farm in July 8. The school along with he bar-B-Q's will help introduce

‘he broiler to our Island consumers, ind then we hope our local stores will continue to handle broilers ‘or your convenience.

The broiler trade will continue to grow in P. E. I. but there will "1""! b0 8 Discs for our fine IWW Island router chicken.

The prospect for eggs and poul- lrt mm! 1001:: very Door for 1951 so let's eat more of the light Whitzht chicken this summer anti ‘" “OW Eood it is,

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Anaemia In Young ‘Pigs

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with the occurrence of anaemia in young pigs and of the measures which are necessary to deal with it. However. an interesting discus- sion oi this disease which presents some newer ideas on the subject appears in a recent farming pub- lication from Scotland.

On the one hand, states this article, there is simple or nutri- tional anaemla which is caused by a lack of iron in the blood of a pig which is otherwise healthy while on the other is the more baffling problem of anaemia appearing as a symptom of other diseases and dietary and housing deficiencies

Simple anaemia appears. the ar- ticle states. when there is a. re- duction in the number or quality of the red blood cells. These con- ditions result from a diminution of the red coloring matter known as haemoglobin which. as well as giving color to the blood. has the important function of carrying oxygen through the body. It is an iron-containing pigment but can be formed only in the presence of copper. her this reason copper. though only in trace proportions, is as important as iron in the diet.

At birth the normal level of haemoglobin is about is to it grams per 100 cubic centimeters of blood. However. this is cut in half in four to seven days. If this down- ward trend is allowed to continue anaemia will follow and when it reaches as low as four to eight grams death will intervene.

Need Supplements

If, however, the quality can be increased to nine to 11 grams the pig will be healthy so far as blood is concerned. But since sows milk contains insufficient iron to do this it is necessary to give supplements to the young pigs before the level drops dangerously low. Previously. it is stated, it was recommended that iron be given at three weeks of age but now as the result of re- cent work it is recommended that it be given when the young pigs are three, 10_ and 17 days of age.

Such administration of iron in a readily available form quickly re- stores the blood balance and has been found to increase the suckling pig's appetite for milk and hence its subsequent progress.

On the practice of relying on soil in the pen to prevent anaemia the article states that normally soils will contain an ample distribution of iron but if there is any doubt of the content an iron preparation in the form of crude commercial salt should be added.

Better results will, however, be obtained, it is noted, if a sod is Plflced It the pigs’ disposal as they will then derive benefits also from the follc acid in the grass. This accesso y factor, the article states. is valuable in the prevention of one form of anaemia and also as- sists in the formation of blood_

Different Type

The article then turns to a dis- cussion of an anaemia of a differ- ent type than that which is found in otherwise healthy pigs and which is prevented with iron. This it describes as the case where pigs are anaemic from some other cause. such as the conditions pro- moted by chilling, badly ventilated or damp houses, indigestion or worms.

In such case the pigs look anae- mic but may fail to respond to iron treatment unless the primary cause of the condition is also tackled. The more important symptoms evident in such cases are described _as scouring. panting. coughing and disordered heart action. Dullness, lack of appetite, harsh coat and shivering may also be apparent and in these cases it is recommend- that veterinary assistance be obtained so that a proper diagnosis can be made.

It is generally agreed, the article states_ that giving iron to nursing sows does not add to the iron con- tent of the milk and while ex- periments have shown that when’ Iowa are given iron supplements during pregnancy the haemoglobin content of the new pigs is increased this advantage is lost by the time the piglets are a week old.

The administration of.lron to the cannot, therefore, do away with the need to dose indoor litters al- though it might, when given dur- in; pregnancy. improve births weights and the vigor of the lit- ters.

Junior Club Neva

On June I the Milton Flying Enterprises held their meeting at the home of Mary Mccormsck with six members present. The meeting opened with the 4-H Club pledge. The tests for the month of May and June were written. A talk on the Ayrshire breed was given by Martha Leslie. It was Dluined to have a dance on June 4 to raise funds for the club. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Martha Leslie.

The newly organised Harmony calf Club met at the home of Allan Glows in Freetown on May 31 for a class in judging. Many of the boys and girls in this club are new members and we would like to take this opportunity of welcoming them into 4-H work. The members he- gan the evening with a game of softball and following this enter- tainment, were lnstruced by_ the Prince County Fieidman in the major points to consider in Judg-

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llELEN’s DRESS SHOP reopen- ing Thursday. June l'lth. at I36 Kent Street. Opening specials.

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GOOD noon‘, Aprons. games, St. Vincent Orphanage ground tea party, Wednesday.

June 30th.

MENTS WEDNESDAY SPE- CIAL. Chilled tomato juice. fried fresh sausages. rolls and butter, tea, coffee or milk, 55 cents.

SEIWICE IN THE UNITED BAP- TIST CHURCH, Bedeque. Thursday. June i'lth, at 8 p .m. Rev. W. 0. Weale is the preacher. This service is sponsored by the East Prince Ministerial Association. Everyone welcome.

ENGAGEMENT. — Mr. and Mrs. Irvy Macxensle. St. Peter's Bay, P. E. i’.. wish to announce the en- gagement of their eldest daughter, Ethel Maud to Mr. Alvin Derek Ammeter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ammeter, Starbuck, Manl- toba, The wedding will take place. June 30th at Westminster United Church, Winnipeg.

FUNERAL MONDAY -— The funeral of the late Gussie Shaw. formerly of Canoe Cove, was held Monday afternoon from the home of his daughter. Mrs. William Trainer. Applnroad. The service was conducted by Mr. David Mc- Fetridge. The pail bearers were: Louis Harris, Arthur Harris, Avard Harris, Guy I-Iarrie, John Harris, George Show A duet “Only Be- lieve" was rendered by Mrs. Mel- vin Ellis and Mrs. Willard Sinall- man. Interment was in Argyle Shore Cemetery.

RECEIVES SAD NEWS — Mrs, George Smith, Hunter River, re- ceived the sad news that Mrs. Charles F. Kunsemiller had puss- ed away on May 28 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Wil- son, Ovledo, Florida. At one time Mrs. Kunscmlllei‘ was an annual visitor to the Island, the guest of her cousin. the late Mrs. James Bulman, New Glasgow. The many relatives and friends with whom she used to visit, find to whom she was always known as “Aunt Lilla" will regret to learn of her death. One son and three daugh- ters are left to mourn, her hus- band and one daughter prede- ceased her a number of years ago.’

Unemployment Forecast Worse Nexl Winter

HAMILTON iCP)—CanadA'e un- employment trend indicates that next winter the situation will be considerably worse than last win- ter, George Hees said Monday night

Mr. I-lees, National president of the Progressive Conservative Party, said there will be more than 500,- 000 unemployed in Canada it the "present. rate of deterioration" keeps up.

The Commons members for Tor- onto Broadview, in an address pre- pared for delivery to the Hamilton centre PC Association, urged:

1. Examination ‘of the possibility of n greatly-accelerated research program aimed at developing new products and improving production methods.

2. Reduction of the federal 10- per-ccnt sales tax, which would stimulate sales by lowering pro- duction costs.

3. The federal government should continue to pay unemployment in- surance benefits ho those whose credits have expired and who are unable to find employment.

ing dairy cattle.

The Northam Calf Club held their regular judging class at the home of Russell Dyment‘s in North- am on June 7.

The meeting of the re-organized Bedeque "V-E" Calf Club was held at the home of Charles Wright, searleton, on June 8. The following officers were elected: Charles Wright was elected Club Leader, new Club directors are Wilfred Craig and Wilbert Stavert, the new president is George Wright, the new vice-president is Garth Toomba, and the secretary is Arthur Crslg_ This club is an all I-Iolsteln Calf Club. composed of fifteen members. Following the new business of the meeting. the members were instructed in the technique of Judging dairy cattle by the Prince County Pieldman, Keith Clay.

On June 10, the Kensltigton Calf Club met at the home of Arthur Profitt in Margate, for their reg- ular class in dairy cattle Judging.

The Bear River Ayrshire Calf Club held their regular meeting at Bear River South School on June 9. Fifteen members were present and four guests. Due to the absence of the president. vice-president, “"1 50¢-‘Rt-Ir)’. Joan Hughes was appointed chairman and Margaret Mncflnustn secretary for the eve- ning. Morrls Deacon, King‘: County Fieldman. lnoke briefly on th. Ayrshire breed of cattle: Following this a test was conducts‘ by the club leader. Martina Hughes. Pol. IOWHII the test the club was join- ed by parents and friends to my picture: shown by the fieldman. These pictures were rented from the National Film Board and con. slated of "The son Project, (0, Tomorrow," “Three Bruins in the W006-t". and "The More we act Tolflhcr" No. 2.

Instruction in judflng “me have been fun many club. em. but weak. ese inciua. Mmc,,,._ R°“° 3|)’. Montague. East Royalty, Fortune Bridle. Bedeque, Keir.-ing-

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GOSPEL TENT. Ron Valley meeting: each night at I p.m. except Saturday.

KNIGHTS or COLUMBUS Lob- ster supper and social evening to- night ut. the Home. For members and their ladies.

ENGAGEMENT. _ The engage- ment is announced of Uns. Beatrice, daughter of Mrs. Murray and the late Hugh 6. Murray. of Bstieque. Prince Edward Island, to Arthur Douglas Stewart. son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Gibson, Winchester. Ontario. wedding to take place at Bedeque, Prince Edward Island. on July 9th. at the Bedeque United Church.

PAY VISIT T0 NATIVE IS- LAND — Visiting the Island are Mr. and Mrs. Lee Coles of Nor- wlch. Conn.. and Mr. and Mrs. John Coles of Dilke, Sask. The party arrived by automobile on Sunday June 6, after driving ap- proximately 3.000 miles. It is in- terestlng to note that both John and Lee Coles (cousins), were born at Milton, the former arriv- ing on his birthday exactly as years after he left his native Pro- vince. The latter is paying his first visit to the Island in 44 years. Mrs. John Coles. a native of North Riv- er. last visited here la years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Coles will leave for their home on Tuesday next, but the other two expect to re- main on the Island for some time.

Personals Miss Laura Reid, student nurse in the Provincial Sanatorlum.

spent last week-end at her home in Hope River.

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Toomhs ar- rived in Charlottetown on June 14 from his home in Madison, New Jersey, U. S. A., where he is Assist. ant Professor of Old Testament at Drew Theological Seminary. Mrs. Toombs and daughter, Milli- tcent, are visiting friends in Hall- fax and will arrive in Charlotte- town next week.

Mr. and Mrs. Evcret Stevenson whose marriage was soleiiinizcd last week in Charlottetown, left the Province on Tuesday last for Vancouver, B. C. They expect to return to the Island next fall and take up their residence in Char- lottetown.

Railroad Man Thinlis Canoeing

a Fine Hobby

MONCTON, N.B.. June 14 — A 41-year-old railroad employee of Brooklyn, N.Y., whose hobby is vanoeinl. passed through Monctoii today en route by the Canadian National to Flowers Cove, Nfld., from where he will paddle a 16- foot canoe in the North Atlantic to Hamilton Inlet, Labrador, and then through the narrows and Lake Mel- ville to Goose Bay and the settle- ment of Northwest River. In all, Morton D. Benton will cover 400 miles on this trip.

This is not the first long trip by canoe that the railroad canoeist has madc. In 1952 he paddled from the mouth of the St. Lawrence River to Porteau, Labrador, and across the Belle Isle Strait to Flowers Cove, a distance of 500 miles. The year previous he canoed from Rockland, Maine, to Gaspe, Quebec -- 450 miles.

During the winter months he canoes around long Island Sound.

In speaking of his hobby Mr. Benton said that he has taken to the canoe as a sparetime hobby be- cause he has liked water since he was a youngster. He said canceing is one of the most healthful ex- ercises and at forty-one he looks a fine specimen of his advice — wiry, tanned, muscular and healthy.

He expects to be away for about three weeks and on the return trip plans to fly from Goose Bay, Labrador, to Gander. from where he will take the C.N.R. back to his home in Brooklyn.

When seen at Moncton he was toting a 60-pound pack, and his navigation instruments are a coastal map and a compass, He expects to make landfalls at night staying with fishermen and buying his meals where he can. but where this is not possible he will camp.

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Recently a correspondent of the Times of London. England, devot- ed one of his dispatches to "The Most Famous Ghost Town in Can- ada"_ This he says is Dawson City. center of the storied Klondike gold rush, and formerly adminis- trative headquartcrs for the Yu- kon Terrilory. The English writer‘: story in part follows: In recent months Dawson City, the most famous ghost town in Canada. has become ghostller still. Since the removal of administration of the Yukon Territory to Whitehorse. a short time ago. the population of Dawsop City has declined from 160 to 500. At the heighth of its pros- perity and fame, as the center 09 the Klondike gold rush, from 139! into the early i900's, Dawson City had a population of 26,000.

Most of the 25,000 were recklen rootless miners, on whose simple follies the modern visitor. who may have flown from Whitehorse, can reflect as he views Dawson City's museum pieces—the deserted Flora Dora dance hall. the Grand Palace opera house_ and the lush Edwardian oil paintings in the Royal Alexander Hotel. The decline of Dawson City began before the 1914-1918 war. after the first phase of placer mining had skimmed the easy, "poor man's gold", from the Klcndikea creeks. The same creeks still yield gold, but the main opera- tion is the highly mechanized dredging‘ of The Yukon Consolid- ated Gold Corporation. A few in- dividuals still own claims and wash for gold in the primitive way. one or two still strike it rich; bilt the great days of the early part of the century are gone beyond recall.

According to figures available at the National Employment Office in Cliarlottctoivn, the total number of unemployed in Kings and Queens counties has dropped since March, from a peak of more than 2500 to well under 500. This includes both men and women. As compared to June, 1953, there are upwards of 100 more men and women idle at the present tune. When it is real- ized that about 60,000 people ra- side in Kings and Queens counties. the some 400 people unemployed is not a large figure. Nevertheless. as has been said before. it may not seem serious to those in steady employment that a certain number of others are out of work, but If only one man is unemployed, it is very serious to that man and his dependents.

C O O Draggers fishing out of Souris frequently see large American

draggers off the Island coast. some of the American ships are 120 footers, and after a weeks fishing they sail back to their home port: with as much as 200,000 pounds of fish. The Island boats are only about half the size of the American craggers. . . .

About three miles of the Trans- Canada Highway in the North Riv- er area is to be of concrete con- structlon. Almost 20 years ago concrete was laid at Montague, on that town's main street_ It is still in excellent shape. Incidentally, the man in charge of the construc- tion work at Montague was Mr. George Maclntyre. well - konwn resident of Montague, and a prom- liieiit horseman. At about the same time a stretch of concrete highway was laid near Borden and this too, has stood the test of time. It will be interesting to see how well the concrete highway to be built near Charlottetown will stand up.