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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-05-04, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, MAY 4tfo, 108(1 WORTH WHRE■5!- EDITORIAL H.AVE A DEFINITE AIM (No. 3 Of a series) No business, no institution, no in­ dividual, can succeed without a de­ finite aim — and^that ahn must be made a well-defined policy, You must first decide on your aim. Then, strive for it as earnestly and sincerely as you know how. Decide here and now to formulate YOUR aim — your own big, over­ mastering ambition — get it fixed clearly in your mind, Once you do this, then every day -— many times a day think about it. And before you realize It, the very forces of the Universe will seem to join to the end that you may realize your aim. The Law of Success in a definite an cl positive law — as definite and as immutable as the law of gravity or any other law of nature. To make use of this Law, we must be able to think DIRECTLY, Clear­ ly, to concentrate, and to draw this Law to us. Direct thinking, concentrating is essential. Few (people can concen­ trate for any' period of time. Yet we all can train ourselves — it is one of the gifts of nature as are our five senses. Start now to think of your Aim - Your Ambition. Write it down NOW — then rewrite it every day for three weeks (the best time is just before you go to bed) - slowly concentrating on this one IDEA — YOUR AIM IN LIFE. And as surely as the sun rises in the east, you’ll gradually come nearer and nearer to your ambition — YOUR AIM. * * * The harder ye have to work for a thing, the more we prize it. * * * ■Silence is often more potent than speech.* * * The boss of the family is the one who loves the least — Love serves gladly and willingly. * * All of us imitiate before we can in­ itiate.* * • Attention Getting Advertisement According to the New York Sun and Gldbe, this advertisement re­ cently appeared in a home - town newspaper: “The ladies of the Plum Creek Church have discarded clothes of all kinds. Call at 44 N. Plum 'Street, and inspect them,’’* * * ■ IDEALS Bits” published in 1910. There's a man in the world who is never turned dow^h, wherever he chances to stray; he gets the glad hand in the populous town, or out where the farmers make hay; he’s greeted with pleasure on deserts of sand, and deep in the aisles of the woods; wherever he goes, there’s the welcoming hand - lie’s the Man Wlio Delivers the Goods. The failures of life sit around and complain: the gods haven’t treated them white; they’ve lost their um­ brellas whenever there’s rain; and they haven’t their lanterns at night; men tire of the failures who fill with their sighs the air of their neighbor­ hoods; there’s the man who is greeted with love-lighted eyes - he’s the Man Who Delivers the Goods. Ideals are like the stars — you will not succeed foy touching them with your hands, but like the sea­ faring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and, following them, you reach your des­ tiny. ****Carl Schurz ‘ # Ulysses S. Grant, 18 th president of the United States of America, was born on April 27th, 1822 at Point Pleasant, Ohio. Grant was a grad­ uate of West Point. He served in the army, taking, part in nearly every important battle of the War with Mexico. He retired from the army at the close of the war. When the war between the States started, he volunteered his services and was given command of a regiment. Grant’s terms of surrender and his courteous and humane treatment of General Lee and his troops won him much admiration in both the North and the South. He served two terms as President from 1869 to 1877. * * * The physician’s new maid was summoned to the door by the ring­ ing of the bell. “No, Sir,” she said in reply to the caller’s query, “I don’t know how long the doctor will be. He/s beeh called out on an eternity ca^^t * * * I The twisted ipath of history has al­ ways ween trampled by little men in big boots.* * * THE MAN WHO DELIVERS THE GOODS Here is a Walt Ma^on ‘proSe-poem’ worth reading, It is one of his earl­ ier writings and is reprinted from a little publication ^called “Choice Robust Health for Young People What a common sight it is to see a young person Whose bloodless face add feeble frame are evidence of poor' circulation and weakness where bounding health and rosy cheeks should reign.Young people in Such a condition need a preparation containing iron. Milbum’s Health and Nerve Pills meet this requirement as they con­ tain three concentrated forms of iron of an easily assimilated nature to­ gether with other valuable ingredients indicated tb build up your system •and add to your physical attraction. The T, Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. One fellow is lazy, and watches^ the clock, and waits for the whistle to blow; one has a hammer, with which he will knock and one .tells the story of woe, if requested to travel a mile, will measure the perches and roods, but one does his stint with a whistle or smile - he’ the Man Who Delivers the Goods. One man is afraid he’ll labor too hard - the world isn’t yearning for such; and one man is ever alert, on his guard, lest he put in a minute too much; and one has a grouch or a temper that’s bad, and one is a creature of moods; so it’s hey for the joyous and rollicking lad - Foi’ the One Who Delivers the Goods! * * * PRANKISH PROBLEMS Answer to prankish Problem No. 63 which appeared' in this space last week: A has 7 hogs, and B has 5 hogs. Prankish Problem: No. 64: A son wrote his father inquiring, as to how long it would take before he (the father) became eligible for the old age pension - 6& years. The father replied advising the boy that he (the father, and his mother had a combin­ ed age of 9 8 and that he (the fa­ ther) is twice as old as she (the mo­ ther was when he (the father) was his mother’s present age, and sug­ gested to the boy that he figure out both their ages for himself. What were their ages? (Correct answer will apepar in^ this space next week. Watch for it.) * * * bridal etiquette At the wedding reception, , the young man remarked: “Wasnt it annoying the way that baby cried during the whole ceremony?” “It was simply dreadful,” replied the prim little maid of honor, “When I get married I’m g.oing to have printed right in the corner of the invita­ tions: ‘No babies expected.” * * * We see evil only as we know evil.Hi * * Achievement is the sum of effort. * * * Quite often, failure is the result of the wrong objective. * * * True happiness comes from being of some use in the world. * * * CASH OR CREDIT Here are 10 advantages on both sides of the question — you can make your own debate an rebuttal on the basis of this evidence: Cash Advantages 1. Gets the .money when the sale is made. 2. Does not tie up capital. ,3. Saves interest on borrowed money, 4. Reduces bookkeeping expense. 5. Saves collection expense. 6. Avoids bad debt losses. 7. Avoids arguments and loss of trade. , 8. Prevents forgetting to charge amounts. 9. Cash customers usually buy more carefully. 10. Fewer goods returned. Credit Advantages 1. Credit customers usually buy more. 2. Attracts a better class. 3, ‘Credit customers are custom­ ers on record.’ 4, Price does not restrict sales. 5, Buying, is more convenient for customers. 6. Goods can be sent on approval and adjustments made easier. 7, Displays sell goods quicker. 8. ’Casual buyers and shoppers cah be won as regular customers. 9, .Charge customers are more in­ terested In quality. 10. Volume can often be increas­ ed. * * * I’ve often stopped to wonder, At fate’s peculiar ways; For nearly ail our fatuous men 11 Were born on« holidays. THE COLONEL “Thou sfoaR not be stolen from.” ******** “Slow rises worth by poverty oppressed.” ■# * * * * * * ♦ Those tractors working up the land make fine music. ******** Here’s hoping that it will indeed prove to be the Merry Month of May. ******** There’s something satisfactory about getting the garden work well in hand. ******** Let the children see the King and Queen. It will be a never- to-be-forgotten occasion for them. We witness once more the wonder of the spring flowers and singing birds and blue skies. ******** That snug little pile of coal in the corner of the bin looks very good. What’s that old saying about the frogs being frozen in three times? . ******** The provincial government wound up busingss last week. Let us see, what that costly body accomplish in the way of public ad­ vantage? * * ****** No work is more commendable than the cleaning up of the back yards. At the same time, danger lurks in burning rubbish on a windy day. ******** Farmers are glad that the fall wheat has wintered so well. The meadows are flourishing. We may look forward with confidence to a good harvest. ******** Interesting, isn't it, but vegetation, and tree leafiness are just about at the same stage by the 24th of May, taking one year with another. ******** Should a submarine appear on our coasts we would not be justi­ fied in concluding that it is an enemy craft. It may be a represent­ ative of /Britain's “silent navy.” ******** We have not heard the last of the cutting of grants on the part of the Ontario government to o'ur universities. There are at least two or three sides to that story. ******** Belief in an overruling Providence may be regarded as old- fashioned by some 'up-to-date people, 'but it affords a lot of comfort to many people in days like these. ******** It sounded strange to hear Hitler in his long anxiously-awaited speech, mentioning Providence. Let us hope that he is beginning to heed the better angel of his nature. «♦♦**#♦* We came across another farmer who is quietly making good these difficult times. Already he has planted out 10,000 trees. This year he is planning to set out 4,0 00 more. That is real nation build­ ing. ******** “That extra two cents per gallon I must pay for gasoline makes it harder for me. It compels me to do without something I need.” It was a music teacher who said this. We suspect she is going, without her lunch. ******** For the most part country roads have wintered well. There is the occasional section of road where drainage has not been ade­ quate that is hard in the making. Apart from good drainage, road­ making in this country is a difficult task. * * * *.* * * * One hears it said that some university professors assign work on Friday that cannot be overtaken in less than two days, thus, prac­ tically, compelling students to work on 'Sunday. If this is the case there is something wrong. No student does his best work under such conditions. “Six days slialt tbou labour” is a command given in the interest of the race. The folk who built universities were Sab­ bath keepers. It is strange, but a great deal of the world’s best work is done by people who feel themselves wrong. *****«»♦ AS YOU WERE Hitler’s two hour speech left the world just where it was. His Utterance was no earthshaker. Of course when the German eagle screamed all lesser fowl were supposed to take shelter. Apparant- ly this was not the case in this instance. The fact that the United States is restricting her trade relations with Germany no doubt gave the German orator some pointers for his speechmaking. The fact, too, that Britain is preparing, for’ any eventuality with tireless vigor, may have given a distinct turn to what Hitler had to say. Appar­ ently President Roosevelt was not disturbed by what Hitler had to say, a decidedly interesting feature of the situation. ******** Hitler told the world that he has accomplished all he has for Germany without bloodshed. Indeed? What of the “blood purge” in which the best of German blood flowed like water Then what of those concentration camps in which Germany’s brightest thinkers are confined under highly undesirable conditions, sinmply because they ventured to say what they honestly believed was in the interest of the father and of the \vorld? Then what of the treatment of the Jews, whose one offence is they are keen business men? Then what of states that were compelled, under threat of war to give up their native land and all that is dear to the heart of free men? But why appeal against the East wind? ********!* A PROPOSAL THAT FAILED Rumour persists that President Roosevelt suggested to Hitler and Mussolini that the three of them meet in some quiet, neutral spot to talk over world affairs and ascertain from the dictators at -first hand the minimum that would satisfy them, After ascertain­ ing this minimum, the President’s evident intention was to use his influence with tile other powers to effect a settlement of outstand­ ing woi’Id difficulitles. I-Iis, proposal was rejected, the more’s the pity. Were Hitler amenable to reason and were he respectful to his own word, something could be done to arrange matters, for there is no problem that the mind of man can clearly state that the mind of man cannot solve. Till rulers listen to reason and heed her dic­ tators, there is nothing for it but to work ahead as best we can, even if war should come. 'Still, we cannot hope that our statesmen will find the way to a just and lasting peace. Far more has been attempted by the democratic powers than the average man dreams of to insure peace. ’Their efforts in this work have been construed as evidence of fear and weakness. It is something to have made persistent efforts in the Interest of the race. Generally speaking, High 'School education is of real value to th© students who is fortunate enough to attend a good High School or Collegiate Institute. Many look 'back to their High iSchool or Collegiate Institute days as among the best spent of their entire lifetime. This is as it should foe. While this is the case in many instances, one comes across par­ ents who are very anxious these days. They tell one that they have spent a great deal of hard-to-get money pn their children who do not show any real benefit. These same parents cite cases of young people who never saw the inside of a High School who cut rings around the High Schoo) graduate. In such instances- we cannot re­ train from saying that no amount of schooling will make up for natural capacity, personality and home training, on the part of the pupil himself. Just now we have before us the case of a mother who last fall .was plainly told that her son had better get down to busi­ ness in dead earnest or trouble would appear this spring. The good lady tossed her pretty head and told her adviser that she did not want her boy to overwork, that he must foe like the other boys and make good in a social way. “Social life is so important,” the good lady added, He is now graded E in some of his studies. So there you are. That youngster needed a little steam put into him instead of facilities for “social life.” In any case he had no business in the Collegiate Institute. ******** “THEY CAN GET'WORK IF THEY REALLY SEEK IT” To say that anyone in good health and in the full use of his senses can get work if he is really in earnest about it does not state anything like the whole truth. As readers of these columns know very well, we have no sympathy with the slacker. We have nothing but contempt for the politician who panders to idleness or who en­ courages the hanger on, At the same time we know that there are thousands who for’ whom it is humanly impossible to earn a living. On the other hand, we know many employers of labour who have gone the limit in providing work for willing hands. They have strained their sympathy and their resources to the breaking point. People generally should recognize this aspect of the situation. The out-of-works should not overlook this fact. In many instances for employers to do more than they are doing, would involve the com­ plete shutting down of theii’ plants, so keen is opposition. In many instances, the employer’s reserve is far more nearly gone than lab­ ourers are encouraged to believe. There is one way that suggests itself — the take less .principle all round. The demand made on folk in the way of service and returns savour of insanity. The luxury practiced by some and envied 'by others, invite disaster. We do not mean that employers only should take less. Our plea is for a saner, simpler, nobler, economic standard of living. This has been the way of the truly great. Why should it not foe trod again? Un­ less there is a discovery of a new sanity and something like the heroic practice thereof inaugurated in our whole style of living, chaos and ruin are inevitable. The sight of luxury on the part of those who, do what they will, cannot earn their bread, inevitably breeds hatred and anarchy. SS^SSgg?:!;ia!8BP8aBgBW!8 LITTLE REST DAY OR NIGHT Woman with Severe Neuritis For the benefit of others who may be troubled with the complaint she suffered from, a grateful woman writes:— “Last May I had a very severe at-* tack of neuritis in th® leg, which made it impossible for me to rest during th® day, or to get regular sleep at nights to say nothing of the intense pain. “Various medicines gave me very little relief, and a friend advised me to give Krpschen a trial, as she had derived benefit from it whilst suf-' fering similarly, I am so thankfill that I took hei’ advice. From the very first bottle ,1 felt relieved, and now* I am quite free from pain, and get a good night’s sleep.”—(Mrs,) H. U, Neuritis, like rheumatism, lumba­ go, and sciatica, is often cmuesd by needle-pointed uric acid crystals, which form as the result of sluggish eliminating organs. Kruschen helps to convert those crystals into a harm­ less solution which is removed through the natural channels. Fire Victim Dies Horace Edward Schomberg passed away in Stratford General Hospital, as a result of burns received while She was attempting to light the fire at the home of Amber Carter, Pros­ pect Hill, where he was employed The funeral was held from the home of his sister Mrs. Robert 'Stapleton, St. Marys, with Rev, Chas. James, of Kirkton Anglican church officiating. Members of the Canadian Legion and Woodham and St. Marys Loyal Orange lodges assisted at the fun­ eral. *T. U Married 52 Years Mr. and Mrs. William Butt, resi­ dents bf Tuckersmith, quietly ob­ served their fifty-second wedding anniversary last week. Married in Hensail on April 20, 1>8'87, by Rev. Mr. Torrance, they began married life on their farm in Tuckersmith. They have four sons, Edgar, Thomas, Rpy and John. engagement is announced of Jane, youngest daughter of The Gladys Mr. and Mrs. George Coleman, to Mr. Robert John Doig, youngest son of Robert Doig and the late Mrs. Doig, of Tuckersmith, the marriage to take place early in May. of the “Globe and in a recent broadcast SAFER SPRING MOTORING All over Canada this month, high­ way constables and city police offic­ ers are waging war against motorists who do not keep their cars in safe, | mechanical condition. The most repre-I common carelessness displayed by " ” ' t0 their headlights and tail lights. The driv­ er who travels on highways with one The regular W C. T. U. meeting was held on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs, H. Anderson. The President took charge of the devo­ tional period when, after opening with singing seven of the members led in prayer then all joined in the Lord’s Prayer. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Dr. Anderson. Roll call and business was then dealt with, 'Subject for the day was “Citizen­ ship”. It is very essential that we women should study the subject of i citizenship. The Editor Mail” told us that “women controlled forty per cent, of the purchasing power of Canada; spent more than three quar- | mechanical ters of the family income; sented seventeen per cent, of the‘ motorists is with regard gainfully employed workers of the ’................ -............... country, and were only slightly fewer' ■ ■ - - ■ - than men in the last Dominion cen- j out is“ considered" one^ of sus” Therefore it is just as imporjthe tesfc menaces in apring mo- tant to the women as men what are ° everywhere are is-the future conditions of our country. | ,ms‘ Ponce eveiywnere are is . suing reports that such carelessness must be stopped — in of greater safety. Don’t be a one-eyed motorists who wish to should haye their brakes tested and headlights checked today. PW25?) Since women are the mothers of the future citizens, should they not study the civic conditions under which their children shall live? Alarm over the fate of democracy threatened by the totalitarian, states is waking our women up. There is greater interest in current events, though the principles of democracy need to be studied, government of the people, by the people for the people. Our women could wield a most valuable influence if they would train their own minds by ex­ ercising them in the intelligent study of public questions, without bias or partizanship, and discipline thinking by the exchange of in impersonal discussion in homes and elsewhere of public tions. 'Let us take a lesson from the women and youths of Russia and Germany in enthusiasm in our study of the principles by which we are governed. Let us be as enthusias­ tic and devoted in our peacetime pa- troitism as we were In our war-time patroitism, and we may serve oui' country as greatly as during the war. In hundred of the villages of India at dusk the women light the lamps to show the path home and to fright­ en away the wild beasts. The lamps are just crude pottery bowls filled with oil and with a rag wick. It’s the women's job to light them, and every evening just at dusk each home has its tiny light. It's the wo­ men’s job to light the Christian citizenship in diau homes — lamps of understanding of laws, social improvement, lamps of so­ briety and upright living, to show the path to wandering feet and to keep the beasts of evil away from our hbmes. Tfoie May meeting wil be held in Main Street church. their ideas their qUes- the interests driver. Wise avoid fines A QUIET, WELL CONDUCTEO, CONVENIENT, MODERN 1OO ROOM HOTEL—85 WITH BATH WRITE FOR FOLDER TAKE A DE LUXE TAXI FROM DEPOT OR WHARF-250 > & I’VE GOT TO COUNT THE PENNIES! IT’S FINAL COST THAT SOLD ME ON THE ECONOMY OF GOODYEARS GREAT R-11 EXETER MOTORISTS lamps of our Cana- intelligent lamps of j. p. mcintyre dead John p, Molli tyre, died recently at his home on the 18 th concession of East Williams in his 81st year. Mr. McIntyre has been ill for some time. Of a family of nine he is sur­ vived by one sister, Mrs. Knight, Of Parkhill. MODERN NURSERY RHYME Simple Simon met a pieman, Goiiig to the fair. Said Simple Simon to the pieman; “Hey, bo, wot kinda pie yuh got today?” Said the pieman to Simple Simon; “I got apple. Wot kind do you want —and then, the fight started, SAVE ON GOODYEARS • The Goodyear “R-l”, for example, has a thick, wide tread . ♦ • wide riding ribs • ♦ . narrow grooves! It places more rubber in contact with the road ,.. gives you greater grip for fast starts, quick stops, with safety ... it means slow, even wear, big mileage* The high, broad shoulders give more “hold” on curves* “RT” has mileage possibili­ ties greater than any other tire at its price ♦ • * yet it costs you less than any standard tire! If you count the final cost in pennies * . ♦ by all means see this great tire today! MORE PEOPLE RIDE ON GOODYEAR TIRES THAN ON ANY OTHER KIND Snell Bros. W. J. Beer Exeter,-Ont.