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uo4wvHv4 ”'T”' Russian sable is now being PW- duced in considerable quantillea and at the recent Leninsrad sale prices were higher than during he last sale. About 7000 sable were Q,” gold, The Kamchatka whlcli me from the best section, averaged about 365. Other averages were 550. 50 and 555. Sables from the poor- er sections averaged 3-Wund 528. Anierlcans were ctlve in the buy- mg as sable is one of the furs not banned by the United state gov- .-rnmcnt.. Marmot. another item um can be imported. was also all sold. The offering consisted of 90.- 300 skins. Western Mongolia, blue narot, large. brought 83.85. The M.” grndeg brought 33.10. Musk- rat sold at a basis of 31.74 and was loo per cent disposed of. It did not :ume to the United btates . 0 .

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in a move intended to act as In effective break on imports. 0511353 has established minimum values for entry DUTDOSN 0" R"-53”" miikrat furs. Under a SPGCHI1 01" tier of the customers branch of me National Revenue. Minister J- J. iilccann has established the following minimum values-81.35 on light weight skins (108 to 120 lbs. per thousand). 61.65 on medium .121 lo 143 lbs) and 32.00 on heavy skills. These values apply to the law skins. In 1951 Canada's im- unit of Russian muskrat furs am- united to 4.2.400 skins valued at l90.82l. American merchants com- iiciiiiiig on the action in Canada laid it should act as a curb on buy- mg of Rumlan muskrat and that quantities would therefore PT0h3b' ;,. turn more to muskrat from their own country. since the ban on seven Russian furs imposed by the ilnitcd States last January, Can- ada has leaned more towards the oaiiiiecl furs because of their val- no. one effect of this move may be to turn European buyers away from the American muskrat mark- ct, it is felt. because Russia will find it difficult to sell rats to Can- Ida and has no United States market the skins will be offered in

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'l'llC Black Diamond Fur Farm of his Harbors. Minnesota. is ad- vertising Palomino-type mink quite extensively. They are the new- est thing in mink and were shown It the International Exhibition. Milan, early this year and received many compliments. The Price 101” Pnloniina males is 5300. mlllale-9 5100, with discounts in dummies- Just whether the Palomino mink will become more popular is a moot question. It certainly hasn't the appeal of sapphire!-

Dr. Coulris. the editor of the Na- tional Fur News, Denver, Colorado, has a. lead article in a recent issue entitled, Antibiotics and the Fur Farmer, We quote:- Mutations. until noiv. were unquestionably the greatest thing that ever h- in mink ranching. Thouih "19 standard Dark was, and still is, a profitable mink to raise. minim"-5 in "colors to match your hair" lift- ed mink to a peak of popularity hitherto unknown in furs. who will ever forget the S205 pelt price in the first sale of Sllverblu? Then came Blufrost, Steclblu. Kohlnur, Pastel, Aleutian. Sapphire and oth- trs, all r.- lbutlng to the growth ind stability of the mink industry.

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Though still in the test stage, as applied to fur animals. results al- ready recorded from the use of such antibiotics as terramycln, aur- eomycin, aurofac and vitamin com- pounds are truly amazing. so am- azing, in fact, that no mink breed- er can afford not to be keenly alert to their possibilities. Results of us- ing terramycin and vitamin B-12 on the 5.000-herd of Putnam Fur Farms. Lake Mahopac. N. Y.. pub- lished in the May issue of the Na- tional Fur News, point toward a bright new horizon for mink breed- ers. It was proved that these antl- biotics helped to produce larger, better quality pelts than when they were omitted from the ration Oth- er benefits are thicker fur, im- provement in color, accelerated growth, reduced feed intake, im- munity against some common dis- eases and decrease in mortality. Does this sound a bit on the fairy tale side?

Not at all. Antibiotics are also being used with good effect. on cat- tle, swine, poultry and other farm animals. Don't-forget, we are now in the Atomic Age, with space ships just over the hill. Science is streak- ing ahead with supersonic speed and, of all branches of science. none is making more meteoric pro- gress than chemist y. Chemical en- gineers are constantly discovering or creating wonder drugs for pre- venting disease. increasing vitality and preserving health of men and animals. Other modern miracles of chemistry such as weed killers. soil conditioners and fertilizers - al- most taken for granted in these fast-moving days - are making possible bigger and better crops. so why not bigger and better mink.

It is not our policy to make pre- dictions regarding the fur indus- try. But we are strongly of the op- inion that, through antlblotlos, mink ranchers stand on the thres- hold of a new surge of progress. A word of caution, however. Use an- tibiotics only with professional ad- vice. Above all. don't proceed on the assumption that if a little is good, more must be better."

The above boost for antibiotics reminds us of the great propagan- da. that was used by manufactur- ers of wheat germ oil (Vitamin lg) during the period when fox pelts - particularly platlnums-were bring- ing such big prices-1942-48. we were given to believe that if one fed wheat germ all production would be greatly increased, the foxes would be larger and be better furred. We used gallons and gallons of it but when times got hard and prices for fox pelts declined we had to do away with luxuries like wheat germ oil and I cannot say that we found any difference in production or fur quality, so we are a bit of a doubting Thomas on the claims of antibiotics as an adjunct to -the diet of mink. It might be that if we were producing top sapphires or other mutations we would be tempted to use a preparation of that kind and perhaps with good results.

Mink farming is getting to the stage where silver foxes were a few years back. that is to say the ord- inary rancher is making a small profit per animal over and above the cost of production and the em- phasls seems to be laid now on finding ways of cutting down costs so that pelts can be produced at lower prices rather than higher. To do this one must have volume and, the caretaker must be able to look after a maximum number of mink and give them strict attention, par- ticularly during the hot months of July and August when water must be very plentlfully supplied. Water of course costs nothing. It is only a matter of filling the uten- sils and mink can clean them up on a hot day several times. What is true of mink in regard to water in hot weather is true of foxes except that a fox does not seem to con- sume as much water as A mink.

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During the spring and summer of 1918, instruction in Agriculture in England was carried on largely through the correspondence dc- partment of the University. The students were mostly in convales- cent hospitals or with the Canad- ian Forestry Corps. Suitable books were secured for this course, which continued to grow during the aut- umn end winter under the direc- tion of Lieut. J.C. Fuller, M.C.. M. M., who held the welfare of the men before every other considera- tlon.

The organization of the Depart- ment of Agriculture was begun as soon as the writer arrived in Eng- land in August, 1918. The Canadian Agricultural Colleges supplied us with lists of over a thousand of their students and teachers who had enlisted and were overseas. The Presidents of the Ontario Ag- rlcultural College and the Mac- donald Agricultural College not only supplied lists. but came overseas themselves, and gave most valuable assistance in regard to courses of study and in recommending suit- able instructors. These trained men were asked for, and by using every reasonable method, a staff was sec- ured even wlille the great Canadian spear-head drives were forcing the enemy's retreat in France.

Agricultural Staff

The following men were attach- ed to the H. Q. staff of the Depart- ment of Agriculture at 31 Bedford Square, London; these had over- sight of the divisions of their work throughout the eighteen Khaki Col- leges in England: Captain .l.A. Clark, B.S.A,0. of Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Lieut. Peter Stewart. E.S.A., Field Husbandry, Lieut. E. A. Lods, 13.- SA. Rural Community Work. Lieut. Alex MacLaren, B.s.A., Biology, Lieut. c. A. Good, 13.5. A., Horti- culture, Sgt. W.B. Dlivies, B.S.A.,

Dairy Husbandry, alsgt. R. J. Skelton, B.S.A. First: These men prepared an

outline synopsis for an eight-weelfs' short course of 32 lectures, illust- rated by 332 lantern slides. This was supplied to the instructors at all camps and hospitals where agri- cultural Instruction had started, and it served as a nucleus on which to build their courses. It also coord- lnated the work in all the areas. so that the students who were con- stantly belng moved from hospital to hospital or from camp to camp. could continue with the same course wherever they were in Eng- land.

Second: They drew up outlines of study for their divisions, pre- pared courses and set examina- tions for first and second year work.

Third: They organized and sup- ervised the work in their subjects in the Kihaki Colleges and assisted the lnstruc s, when necessary, they gave re lar instruction for a month or more. until their courses were established.

Fourth: They assisted in secur- ing equipment and materials for class work. including the prepara- tion and printing of sixteen tunic pocket khaki booklets on agricul- ture.

Fifth: They gave lectures at the

London Khaki college and at the V

branch at Catford Bridge, Wltley, Eramshott. Seaford, Buxton, .'5-horn- cllffe and Epsom. e

Agricultural Classes ' . ,-

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seas Military Forces of Canada. en- .

abled the Department to extend its work rapidly in many of the camps. Later, with the coming of Armistice. the most of their military duties, and

many of the studenu could attend . day ciasses..The original a.rrange- , merit of two instructors for classes '

under one hundred. with an addi- tional instructor for every fifty

above that number, was adhered to ii

wherever possible. The instructors were graduates when they could be obtained.

The Khaki University was table also to grant the rank of acting sergeant, with sergcani:'s pay and allowances to qualified men of oth- er ranks when employed in teach- ing. The appreciation of their stu- :dents, however, was a great deal more to these men than rank or pay. Instances were known where our men refused the offer of com- mlsslons to go to other lines of work. We cannot speak too highly of the laborious, painstaking and enthusiastic service that was given without stint in every Khaki Col- lege by as loyal a band of workers as the head of the college depart- ment could possibly have.

Area Instruction

There were three distinct divis- ions in the area work. First: The hospital groups, where the men of the ten hospitals were only able to study or attend classes that would not interfere with their treatment nor overtax their strength. The course was slightly varied accord- ing to the training and judgment of the instructors.

Second: The seven reserve camp groups. where the men were able to attend both day and evening classes, and many students were detailed for full time educational instruction. The instructors were moved with the men when the whole camp was transferred (Can- adian Artlllery) from Burden to Wltley, and the Bramshot Camp which moved to Ripon to make way for Canadian Divisions return- ing from the continent. The courses followed the calendar as a basis, but some students took advanced courses, and in some instances. these were equal to first year grade in Canzidiaii colleges.

Third: The London Khaki Col- lege group and its branches. where some students were able to attend classes for two years. These stud- ents were largely from the offices of the Canadian permanent staff in London. and were only able to attend night classes and take oc- caslonal trips on weekends and hoi- idays. Many completed first year regular agricultural courses. secur- ing credit certificates. by subjects. for the work done.

University Work Al. Ripon

When the Canadian Khaki Unl- erslty was established at Rlpon to give first and second year univer- sity work. all the agricultural staff that could be spared from the area work wclit there, and under the direction of Captain G.C. Ding- wall, gave instruction to the men who took up the university work. As area Khaki Colleges closed when their units returned to Canada, ad- ditlonal teachers were added to the staff at Rlpon. Everyone work- ed enthusiastically to give the men the .equivalefit of similar work in Canada. The students entered into

The establishment of Education-

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Neither time nor expense was spared in security the best equip- ment obtalnable for the agricult- ural Khaki Colleges, Text books and material were bought in England when they could be obtained. Six- teen Khakl tunic pocket booklets were published by the department to meet specific needs. A 530,000 or- der for agricultural text and refer- ence books was cabled to America. Agricultural bulletins were supplied by the tens of thousands from the Provincial and Dominion Depart- ments of Agriculture. Sets of Can- adian weed seeds and biological specimens, Canadian grasses and grain on the straw were obtained for class work. Every college had a splendid lib- rary and reading room. and 100 copies of all the leading agricultur- al Journals of Canada were circul- ated throughout the camps and hospitals regularly. Films of opera- tions and demonstrations on Can- adian farms were shown.

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W.C.T.U. NOTES

WHY BAN LIQUOR

ADVERTISEMENTS?

It is evident that increased pressure has been put upon the Ontario Government. to lift the ban upon the liquor advertise- ments. Why is this?

American magazines entering

Canada are full of liquor adver- tisements. Magazines with editor- ial offices in Ontario are sent to Quebec for printing and mailing to escape the ban on liquor ad- vertlsemenls in force in Ontario. Thus Ontario printers are losing the income from that work. Many Ontario newspapers, harrasscd by rising costs fol' paper and labor would be glad of the extra income of liquor advertising.

What is approximately the ln- eome from the "goodwill adver- tisements" permitted in Ontario?

According to Marketing, a re- putable trade journal, the liquor industries spent over 394,000 for space and printing in the month of October, 1945. With street car advertising the total sum would be in excess df sl25,000 for thirty days. or over 34,000 a day. These amounts are a mere drop in the bucket to the sums the liquor trade spends on newspaper adver- tising when that is allowed.

What results seem to accompany these "goodwill advertisements"?

Their purpose of keeping Can- adians liquor-conscious has been so successful that in 1948 Ontario drinkers spent s174,ooo,ooo (one hundred and sevelity-four million dollars) for alcoholic beverages,- enough money to build 25,000 houses; this is an average of 5185 per family in a year when the av- erage famlly income was less than s2,000 B year. Up-to-date figures would be even more appalling. Do all American publications except those distinctly religious accept liquor advertisements? Certainly not. There are 115 magazines, 176 Farm papers, and 991 religious journals with a total circulation over 112,000,000 other than newspapers, that exclude from their pages all alcoholic bev- erage advertlslng. These lndude Ladies' Home Journal. Saturday Evening Post. Woman's Day, Bet- ter Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping. American H o m e, Country Gentleman, National Geo-

graphic, etc. Some of the most influential magazines in America are pub-

lished'by fraternal societies. It is ads are to be found that d6 not carry liquor advertising. What is our duty in reference to liquor advertisements?

It is evidently our duty to pat- ronize magazines that do not carr.V liquor advertising. Also to let the editors know that we approve their stand on this point. A court- eous letter when renewing our subscription should be sent sepa- rately addressed to the editor at

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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES EUGENE CULLEN. Minister.

FORESTRY DIVISION

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interesting to note that no liquor '

scription and would be appreciated and perhaps help him to continue fto refuse such ads.

If we are taking a magazine with liquor ads, we should return the last copy, thus cancelling our subscription; and accompany this with a note across the ad saying. This is the reason I am cancel- ling my subscription." Or send a courteous letter stating that you do not countenance liquor ads.

If our temperance principles cost us something in this way, it is money in support of a good cause. Surely your principles are of value to you.

What is the main objection to the advertisements of liquor. since they bring in such large financial profit to the papers carrying them?

The first objection is that the products of the liquor trade, in- stead of contributing to the wel- fare of society. as does the manu- facture of food products. clothing and building materials, etc., actu- ally pull down their customers and contribute to the moral and social ruin of thousands. Also society is thereby burdened with the sup- port of the drunkard and his

family. Are the liquor advertisements truthful? The liquor advertisements are deceptive in that they couple drinking with ”graclous" living,

and ignore the ungraclous'results of drinking that you find cin- stanily in the public press, in drink-caused highway tragedies, drink-caused quarrels often ending in death, drink-caused crime and ruin, drink-caused poverty and suffering where innocent children often pay the penalty. There is no picture of the end product of drinking,-the alcoholic. The cause of alcoholism is beverage alcohol, -the beverage advertised as the companion of gracious living.

15 there any other objection to liquor advertising?

The liquor ads seek to teacii youth that drinking is a social re-

One little lighted match-one little glowing cigar- ette stub-one little camp-fire. carelessly extinguish-

ed! Any one of these will-start an insanely raging,

A single forest fire can wipe out ten years of conservation effort at staggering pub- . llc expense. One fire can rub a vast recto ntional vacation an-a right off the map.

Worst of all, the damage done cannot be fully replaced by new tree growth for,

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no your part to save our irreplaceable for estsl Put out your lighted matches. Never throw a lighted cigarette from it car: Extlnguish your camp-fires . . . with water. Never leave is rubbish fire untcndt-ii. Urge care on others.

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