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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-10-29, Page 2Fwge 2 toter ®imesi=^bbocate Advocate established IS SI November 1924 THURSDAY MORNING Times established 1873; amalgamated PUBLISHED EACH AT EXETER, ONTARIO . An Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests ©f the Village of Exeter and Surrounding District Member of th© Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ of the Association; IMember Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA All Advertising Copy Later ‘Than SUBSCRIPTION RATE $2-00 a year, in. advance; six months, $1.00 three months 00c Must he in Our Hands Not Noon on Tuesdays J, M. SOVTHCOTT PUBLISHER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1942 Mr, Hepburn’s Retirement Whatever else Mr. Hepburn lias been, he has not been dull. We have not agreed with all that he has said, but he has been no dumb Dora. We do not believe in all that he has done, but in the main he has had the golden quality of help­ ing the worker, He may not have wasted much time in thinking about what he should do, but he has done something. Precious little time has gone by as he waited for the cat to jump. He has not blistered his ears by keeping them to the ground listening for what some ward heeler had to say. He has not been exactly an acrobat, but he has known how to light on liis feet. We sus­ pect that he has found a brick under some of the hats he lias soundly kicked, but he kicked many a nuisance into the discard. He may not have been over-laden with dignity, but he has been approachable and human, Good luck to him as lie goes to his fine farm. Post-War Conditions For the call to get ready for post-war con­ ditions we have every sympathy. We want no long lines of unemployed wondering where their next meal is to come from. If we will but use our experience w’e may easily set every discharg­ ed soldier to paying work. For one thing, Europe will be sadly in need of food. Our soldiers must be trained to produce this food. We must be ready to put them in the way of so doing. Energy on the part of the government and co-“ operation on the part of farmers will do this very thing. The soldier may not be an exper­ ienced farm hand but a.-little patience on the part of the soldier and the farmer will enable him to render valuable farm service. To this end every township council should have on hand a list of farmers needing help. The government should know of these lists and act. accordingly. The soldier may well be kept in. uniform till he is re-established. Again, machinery has got out of fix. The need will be appalling for men who can set this machinery into working order. Schools may be readily set up in the various buildings now devoted, to war work for the training of soldiers in this and kindred employ­ ments. Mines must be set going again. And so on in a thousand ways the soldiers and the citizens may be made ready for the post-war times. The minds of soldiers and citizens mupt be got into the attitude that we are all in this thing of winning the war and of preparing for peace. We must never forget that we are a people fighting to win tile war and the peace. We must fight till the whistle blows. The days of peace will demand an alertness and an in­ ventiveness and a willingness to learn and to work, even more fervid than any Waterloo ever Jknew. ■ “5 -SE - Whether or not the time has come for action on the part of the Allies, we are leaving to the judgment of our appointed military leaders. What we do see clearly is that the time is more than ripe for the rest of us to take offensive action against our business disabilities. There is no use grumbling. There is still less use for us Jo wait for <the government to do something for us. Heaven helps those who help themselves. The worst turns the best to the brave. The dif­ ficulties confronting us this hour are light in comparison with the difficulties that confronted the pioneers who made this country a garden*of Eden. We are poor stuff if we cannot win ad­ vantaged as we are by so many ways and means. There are scores and scores of farmers and busi­ ness men and professional men who are suc­ ceeding. They are saying little about it, but they are winning. They have made necessity their handmaiden. nC # Time for Action It Does Us Godd Those Eskimos up there along the new Ajaskan railway have sent us down a record of performance that takes the bulge out of ottr easy-going chests. These relatively primitive people were given a stint in the way of public works that it was highly important for the Allies that they should complete before the coming of the horrors of-an Arctic winter. These men stuck it. Food became scarce. They had to kill some of their dogs to keep their other dogs alive. Hunger pinched these workers to the fainting point. Every hardship settled down on them like an Arctic December. But they got the job done. They told the United States sol­ diers who brought them their food in their ter­ rible extremity, "If the Japs come, well shoot them like wolves. We're not afraid.” We have a great deal to Iearix from other nations. The FIRST REAL CANADIAN MONEY 11 1 1 t i first thought, can’t find the Jim finds times hard. His standard of living has dropped. There are all these new taxes. Now there’s another Victory Loan and Jim is expected to subscribe, “Rock Bottom 1” was Jim’s “We’re” on rock bottom, Just money!” THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 29th, 1942 Chinese are teaching us the virtues of patience while the Russians exenVplify the grandeur of endurance, Have we the stuff to put into prac­ tice what we see in these fine people these great days? Are we likely to pattern ourselves after’ the lounge lixard and the chameleon? In case Old Man Necessity has u heavy boot a scorpion lush. '♦> M tJ* Taking the Offensive1 Statesman!, experienced soldier and all ton, General Smuts told the world that the hour has come for the Allies in the present struggle to take the offensive, This advice means follow­ ing exactly the opposite course of that taken by the Allies. General Smuts told us that the Ger­ man arxny has suffered sufficient blood-letting to weaken it considerably. In this form of military surgery the Russians have proven themselves past masters. So far so good. The German bully, in the mind of General Smuts, has been weakened for the knockout blow. China and the United States are prepared to take care of Japan, Meanwhile the Germans have done all that ruf­ fians can do to weaken support among the na­ tions. TliSy have ruined, as fax- as their evil minds and murderous hands could do, the good will of subjugated nations., Bullet and torch and prison chains have been their favorite weapons when dealing with the conquered and the weak, They have robbed and starved and stripped of clothing at every turn. Every step they have taken lias been offensive to those whom they should have won by fair treatment. They have persistently, lied and deceived. Their army on the Russian front has suffered incalculable loss.- es. Winter is upon their thinly-clad murderers, falsely called soldiers. Meanwhile the Allies have strengthened their position immeasurably till they.are seeing their strength matching that of th’eir perfidious opponents. At any rate, Gen­ eral Smuts thinks the opportunity ripe for taking" the offensive. * $ * Make the Old One Do There are some sunbeams coming out of the war -cucumber. It is true that we may still lose the war. t And that is what we may do if we do not mind our p’s and q’s. The surest way to victory is to earn dollars and then to make these dollars fight for us. The surest way to a sound thrashing is to get soft by indulgence, Yet in­ dulgence is the very thing we have practised for many a day. We must get something new before the, first pressing is out of our new clothes. We must get a new tool before the maker’s sharpen­ ing has well worn off. And so on all down the ’ line. To continue tills practice will roll us of all skill in trading, in manufacturing and in states­ manship. Soon will this softy way of carrying on land us where we can neither endure cold nor hunger,' make a long march, make a friend or -kill ah enemy. . Luxury is . a«. far deadlier, enemy than German bombs or bayonets. We mus't make the old coat or the old dress do. By that we mean we must make the old article do better than it ever has done before. Machines can be so processed by skill backed by genuine Vim that they’ll be more efficient than the day they left tile manufacturer’s assembly belt. We are a poor lot if this cannot be accomplished again and again as we have seen it done in the past. Bobby Burns’ old bonnet looked better than most folk’s new. It was the head in the bonnet that did the trick. We have been be­ deviled by high pressure salesmen, would we but own the corn in this respect. The swill p.ail and the dump tell their sad jftory of our waste­ fulness. Let us buck up by making the old ar­ ticle earn its board and keep. , ,f> ❖ « Note and Comment If you want to forget all your other worries, get out to the turnip field these nice freezing, foggy mornings. .-Ji -Sjy rjC It looks as if Laval and Petain Were recover­ ing froxn the Rip Van Winkle influence that has besotted their manhood. 0 * $ # We know a youngster who • was constantly crossing the streets where he was out of place and getting, into danger generally. Came th'e time when he was within a hair’s breadth of death. He has been cured. A vigorously used hairbrush did the trick once and for all. The brush was not used on the dad, though it should have been. What Other Editors Say According to the Wall Street Journal; a wedding carriage was seen driving through the streets of London the other morning. Inscribed in chalk on tlxe back were the words: "Result of Careless Talk/’-—Stratford Beacon-Herald. A Different War (Tillsonburg News) A great many people appear to be thinking' of the present war in terms of the Great War of 1914 to 1918. They have not yet grasped a true picture of the seriousness of this war. In many instances the comparisons with the days of the Great War create a coinplacent attitu.de in the face of appeals for greater sacrifices. We must realise that today’s war is a fast-moving one and 4 attacks should be expected anywhere* without warning? And we are warring against a foe that is even move ruthless than he was a quarter of a century ago. It is all right to look back with: satisfaction to our winning of the Great Wai* and the sacrifices that were required from us, but we should not think for a minute that we can set a standard for our present obligations by it, . We. need, to do some earnest thinking and some of us may need to* be roused from a stupor. ■M'•»?*„'« Canada’s first dollar bills were issued by the Bank of Montreal which began business in 1817. Up to that time, only foreign currencies were in circulation in Canada, and as the country had no money of its own, most domestic business was done by^bartey. The illustration on the $2 bill is believed to represent one of the steamboats, belonging to the Honorable John Molson, that plied -on th© St. Lawrence at the time. Mr. Molson, who was the most outstanding merchant' of Mont­ real in the early part of the nineteenth century, was president of/ the Bank of Montreal from 1826- to 1834. LETTER BOX Ill the re- IT CAN BE He’s thought some more since. And he’s dec­ ided it can be done. Jim says he doubts if Merritt lost much time wondering if it could be done when he crossed that bridge at Dieppe. sent me. It sure expresses the warm feelings of the people at home to­ wards we fellows over here, I send my thanks to you for your most appreciated gift. Yours truly, , Harvey Pfaff, H. C. R.C.R. Overseas * * * Exeter War Time Board: Just a line to let you know I re-, ceived your most welcome parcel. It was really a surprise to me When' I saw where it was frohn. The socks and sweater just; fit me. The ra­ zor blades and shaving cream came in handy. I can get a good shave now. Razor blades are mighty, scarce over here. I- will close for now, hoping this letter reaches you: safely. Yours truly, Jim Clarke A5 8568 Pte. Clarke, J. H., - 65th C.T.T. Coy., R.C.A.S.C. Can. Army Overseas lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll! A4131 Pte. H.Q. Coy., Can. Army * This advertisement contributed to the Victory Loan Campaign by Dominion .< Textile Company Limited, Montreat. ................. -""-IB Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Gill and family, of Grand Bend, have re­ ceived many interesting letters from Stanley Gill, who is overseas, part Stan states: “First I must say hello to kind friends ‘over there' who meimbered me in sending letters and parcels, for which I am inost grateful. 1 -cannot express my thoughts enough ‘ for the way in which every one has been so kind and I take this opportunity of say­ ing ‘many, many thanks to each and every one who in any way has brightened ■the days over here’. On my week-end holidays I have had the privilege of Visiting many tine places. On one of -my leaves two Irish doctors and ‘tjieir nurse entertained me quite royally, and did’ I ever- enjoy it! I am waiting to . get a haircut now. One of the chaps here cuts hair; lucky, too, or we* would look like Airdale dogs. Our- mesS hall ds a mile and . a half from where we work and our tents nearly a mile from the mess hall, but everyone usually goes to­ gether and it does not seem so far. Our tents are painted and are in a large field, surrounded by sheep and they make fine alarm clocks in j the morning. The summer is near- ' ly over, and the time sure went fast. We are beginning to notice the cold nights, blanket. One evening recently a Scotch | fallow was playing the pipes and all} the sheep were following hinir around, giving us a hearty laugh. You were wondering what eat here. Much the same as camp. Plenty of potatoes, but much bacon and not any eggs, •the odd time you can get bacon eggs at the smaller towns. One or slice of bacon, thimbleful of jam for 75 cents. We are now in the north of Scot- ; land and expect to be real busy, so I may not have a place to write as we are supposed to have only tents to live in and no lights. We have had a lot of 1‘ain lately but the weather has been'fine. I have been by the sea quite often but one can­ not go swimming anywhere like Grand Bend, as the beaches are all fenced off. We had a fellow in our tent with a' glass eye and When he is asleep the lid remains open. The first morning when I got up and saw him lying there with one eye open I thought he had checked in. Well, will close now and, will again say thanks to all, Stan k I I 1 |i1 Every week I get an extra ! I have four now, 1 The Great World Series Play Ball, Canada! * * * Come 911, you fans of Canada, You who are watching the game, Root your best for the boys you love, That they may all win to fame. Your team’s lined up for the starting While you are all on the stand; They’re keen to get the game going, ■Come on then, give them a hand. The boys are out on the bases, Each willing to give his best, we any not But an<^ 1 iiiacii willing 10 give ms Dest, egg An(j jots are b^ind the home plate toast, and a jI i1 11 I I 15 YEARS AGO Wilmer, the 6-year-old son of Mr. aiid Mrs. Wrn-. Ferguson, Thames Road, met with a most unfortun­ ate accident on Tuesday, when he was kicked in the mouth by a horse. The lower lip was. almost completely severed, five teeth were knocked out and the upper jaw shattered. Col. W. J. Heaman, R. N. Creech, L. J. Penhale and H. C. Rivers have retuirhed home after spending a week in the Bruce peninsula on a hunting expedition. Mr. John Stanbury is this week installing a new Frigidaire codling unit in liis, butcher shop at a cost of approximately $1,000. Mr. W, J. Beer is making the installation. Miss Ruby Wood, teacher’ in the Clinton Business College, visited in Exeter over the week-end. Mr. Albert Spencer-and family this week moved to Hensail, where Mr. Spencer recently purchased a plan­ ing mill. Mr. Earl Russell, of Detroit, has taken a position with Mr. W. J. Beer. He will look after radio sales and service. “Mr. Percy Passmore, of Usborne, succeeded in. capturing second place in the. champion sod class and the sweepstakes ’for the best finish at the plowing match at Mt. Pleasant. 50 YEARS AGO Moody - Kydd — At the residence of- the bride’s parents', on Wednes­ day, .November 9, 1892, Miss Agnes, eldest daughter of Mr. William Kydd, Deputy Reeve of Usborne, to Mr. William Moody, of Farquhar, by Rev. Mr. Fletcher. Mr. Eli Coultis, of Usborne, who has been in Manitoba for some time, has returned home. Arrangements have been com­ pleted for the building of the Dash­ wood - Grand Bend Telephone line. The earnings of the Grand Trunk for the week ending October 22nd were $10,185 in excess of the re­ ceipts for the same week of the previous year. The. January election will decide the question as to Huron County having a poorhoose. Messrs. Ross and Taylor are erect­ ing a fine and commodious engine room for the planing mill and a new boiler and engine will be placed therein. R 6*80 6.0 Stan Gill, Squadron’ 415, R.C.A.T., Overseas. Letters to the War Time Board form Boys' in England. « « * * England, August 11 Exeter and Hist. War Time Board! Once again I have received the parcel which your organization has NOTHING MATTERSNOW but. . 1 ** *» 1. Still waiting to take the test. The game will be fast and furious, The opponents are no less strong^, But our boys are fit as fiddles And will keep slugging along. They’re playing a team that’s ruth­ less— Italians, Nazis and Japs; But then,- when the game is over Our boys will be playing the “Taps.” This is the world’s greatest series, Let’s put our boys out on top, By everyone doing and striving In the factory, home and the shop. Let’s give them the best equipment And everything else they need; Deny ourselves fox* theix’ comfort, Stop’ bick’ring and waste and greed. | Don’t fret when suff’ring reverses, There’s nine innings to >play, ; And the game is not lost to those Whose heart the distance can stay. Don’t let the other side .“get you”, Because they’re making a run; The ninth is the end of the innings, •And this will decide who’s won. I If we get behind our players They’ll lick the other side neat, In spite of their pinching and foul­ ing, Will bring them down to 'defeat, So, CHINS UP! Don’t be hearted, Give what you have, give Your money, strength, time, ROOTING, WIN THIS SERIES. NOW BALL! Charles Fotheringham, Bort Elgin, Oht. Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll “A new world is being born,” says a politician, Judging by the noise going on it must be twins. do wh­ it all, KEEP PLAY 25 YEARS AGO Skinner, - Heywood—At the Main Street .parsonage on Wednesday, No- vembei’ 7, Miss Ina Delores, eld­ est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jhmes Heywood, to Mr. Wellington W. Skinner, of Usborne, by. Rev. W. Muxworthy. • $2,272.0'0' was subscribed for the Red Cross in Exeter. Mr. Clinton Sweet on Tuesday purchased the fine farm in Usborne owned by Mr. Paul Coates, for $13,- 000. Employers are up against a heavy fine if they fail to see that their employees in Class I of the Mili­ tary Service Act, sign up, 01’ if they keep anyone in their employ for more than seven days after No­ vember 10,- who has not signed up. Messrs. G. Hepburn, W. S. Cole, John Allison, Walker Kerslake, G. Heywood and Nelson Sheere went to Goderich on Tuesday as jurymen. We are hoping that the snow which fell last week and lasted fol’ two 01’ three days will settle the weather for a few weeks. Gower & Son, who have been con­ ducting a grocery store in Carling Bros, old stand, disposed of the bal­ ance of their stock last week and the store is now closed. ® SMILES ’ <s * * “Sedentary wrork,” the . collegje professor, tends to lessen the ’en­ durance.” , “In other words,” -a stu­ dent butted in, ‘'■the more one sits the less one can stand.” “Exactly,” retorted tSie professor, “and if one lies a great deal one’s standing is lost completely.” V ♦ -• Stranger: “Gan you tell me the quickest way to get to the station?” Oliver: “Rim.” * ♦ * ■ Joe Davidson, the American sculp­ tor, was idling about the streets of Paris when he was approached by an Arab who was carrying sev­ eral ‘ carpets on his Shoulder. ‘‘Buy a carpet?” asked the street Seller. “No, no!” said the sculptor. “They sniell!” “How dare you say that!” cried the Arab- indignantly. He drew . himself up proudly. “I’ll have you know, monsieur, that my carpets, do not smell. It is I!” V Cimsef KATESY ‘2.5% Mum %if: Jii* ?■ •!!::HOTELS jpasmEitw LOCATED *iasy PMJUTKS j’luuiixanui uniu^AS-Yi ft ftT l-R '“At < FFA.I.OV & A tr Vi lad Another Bad Night! Couldn't You Get Any Rest! To Those who toss, night after night, on sleepless beds. To those who sleep xn a kina of a way, but whose rest, is broken by bad dreams and nightmare. To those whq wake up in the morning as tired as when they went to bod, we offer in Milburn’s Health and Nerve PHIS a tonic remedy to help soothe and strengthen the nerves. When this is done there should bo ho more restless nights due to bad dreanw and mghtmares. Price 50c a box, 65 pills, at all drug counters. * Look for our registered trade mark a “Red Heart*’ on the package. The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Tomato, Cat