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THE EXETER TIMES-ADVQCATE THURSDAY, JUNE 1939
YOU’RE PROBLEM AND MINE
Life is 'made up of so many tilings
that we can't possibly give adequate
attention to them ail.
The problem you and I face each
day is to put the non-essentials aside
and dev,ote our time and our ener
gies to doing the things that will be
of greatest service.
People who putter have to take
‘pot luck,’ This is an age of di
rection. Set you goal — then got
to it — straight, The, things in tne
way won’t matter if you refuse to
recognize them.
Necessity isn’t only the mother
but the whole durn family tree of
some of the things that the world
gets done.* * *
Don’t feather your nest with bor
rowed plumes.* * *
The busy man seldom has time to
feel sorry for himself.* * *
When a child fails to get passing
•grades in school, don’t blame the
child. More than often, the fault is
in the personality of the teacher.* * *
Become satisfied with your suc
cess and you begin to whither and
shrivel up,* * . *
“The doctor told my wife that she
should take exercise.”
“And is she doing it?”
“IE jumping at conclusions and
running up bills can be called exer-:
cise.”
* * *
AH! WOMAN’-
If women were really lovely
And their love sincere and true
I’d have more use for poetry
And a whole lot more to do.
But Woman is just a woman
Their love an empty shell
Don't ask me how I know so much
’Cause, Colonel, I’ll never tell.
—Bachelor Button
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TURNOVER
Harvard Bureau of Business Re
search statistics show that a retail
jeweler whose turnover is 80 per
cent per year, makes 1-2 of one per
cent profit, while the store with 120
percent turnover, nets 3 percent pro
fit.
Fifty percent increase in sales
brings 500 percent increase in pro
fit. The same principal applies in
all businesses although the percent
ages vary. The difference between
mediocre business and ^ood business
is a matter of salesmanship.
, * * *
Mexico, generally considered a
backward country in many ways, has
taken a new step in automobile iden
tification; the auto license numbers
are engraved on the glass windshield
in addition to being displayed botn
front and back.* * *
STEPS. ON SUCCESS
100% - I did
90 % - I will •
80% - I can
70% - I think I can
60% - I might
50% - I think I might
40% - What is it?
30% - I wish I could
120% - I don’t know how
10% - I can’t
' 0 % - I .wont
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The job of a diplomatic con
ference is to repair the damage
done by other displomatic con
ference.
* * *
Error is always talkative.* * *
It is the roots that determine the
kind of fruit a tree will bear,
' * * *
Pity the man who must strive
without encouragement.
Rub Minard’s generously into them,
and get the blessed, relief that thia
famous rubbing liniment has been
bringing to people fof over 60 yfeMS.
For all sprains, twists, aches, and sore
ness of muscle or jointe; for colds and
ordinary Sore throat; for dandruff and
skin disorders, Minard s is ex-
.cellent. Get a bottle today, ftp
Henry Ward Beecher says about
the bald-headed man: “The churches
of the land are sprinkled all over
with bald-headed old sinners whose
hair has been worn off by the fric
tion of countless sermons that have
been aimed at them but have glanced
off and hit the man in the pew be
hind.”* * *
There are 18, 310,792 Fathers in
the U. .S, A. and slightly more than
19,000,000 Mothers - due to widow
hood (both sod and grass) and re
marriage.
* * *
An ASYNDETON is a figure of
speech which omits connectives or
conjunctions — example: “I came, I
saw, I conquered.”
* * *
PR ANKISH PROBLEM
Answer to Prankish Problem No.
69 which appeared in last week’s
column: 4 2-7 minutes.
Prankish Problem No. 70: A lad
der lean’s against the wall. A point
on the ladder is 12 feet from the wall
and 8 feet from the (ground. There is
only one position in which the lad
der can be placed so that these con
ditions may be satisfied. How long
is the ladder? How far is the foot of
the ladder from the wall?
(Correct answer will appear in this
space next week, Can you solve it
now?)* * m
“And how have you been getting
on Mrs. Mumble?”
“Ah, miss, not too well. My poor
’usband ’ad a parallel stroke, and
we’ve 'ad a ’ard time to make botn
end meets.”* * *
We are all blind until we see
That in the human plan
Nothing is worth the making if
It does not make the man.
Why build these cities glorious
If man unbuilded goes
In vain we build the world, unless
The builder also grows.
—-Edwin Markham* * *
GRATITUDE
At the Battle of Shiloh, a young
Mr. Waggoner was so badly wound
ed that the Confederate doctors pass
ed him up and left him to die. But
the colored boy who was his body
guard carried his young master on
his back to the nearest town and
hunted until he found a doctor. The
young soldier lived and when the
war was over, he went to Texas and
took the negro with him. Always, af
ter that, the negro had his little
house on the grounds. And always
on the anniversary of the Battle of
Shiloh, early in April, a dinner was
served to him alone in the dining
room in the finest style possible to
the family. He was seated at the
head of the table and served by the
two daughters of the house.* # *
PEN NAMES- OR PSEUDONYMS
Pseudonyms or pen names used by
many authors ore adopted - one psy
chologist tells <us - to hide the real
identity of the author because they
have either ‘borrowed’ the idea or
they are afraid the public will not
like the story or article,
Another authority says the reason
for pen names is that they are eas
ier to remember and more likely to
make- a favorable mental impression
on the mind of the public.
No doubt, both are right in some
cases — but there are many other
reasons. One of them is that some
writers create so much copy that they
have to use several ‘identities’ in or
der to sell their work to different
publishers,* * *
A business succeeds only as it
serves.
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It is our unremembered acts of
kindness that bring a reward in the
hereafter.| * * *
It is the first step that counts.
* * *
Retaining the business of an old
customer is more important than
getting the business of a new one.
* * «
Genesis
A stirgeon, an architect, and a poli
tician were arguing as to whose pro
fession was the oldest.
Said the surgeon: “Eve was made
from Adam’s rib, and that surely was
a surgical operation.”
“Maybe,” said the architect, “but
prior to that, order was created out
of chaos, and that an architectural
job.”
“But,” interrupted the politican,
"somebody created the chaos first.” * * *
Thumping out a last line
With just a bit of verve
If I can make it rhyme
Perhaps It wifi serve.
THE COLONEL
EniTflRI A I JhI JL Jl V* a jw.
Yes, the coal bin looks lonesome.
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The fresh garden sass is just the thing,
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And how the wheat shot up after those timely rains.
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And liow our big American cousins can give a welcome,
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And those fresh, juicy strawberries - but language quite fails us
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Sudden sickness and serious accident upset many well laid plans
and defeat many a business.
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I »What Spring failed us, bounteous nature is pouring into the lap
of a glorious summer.
********
The hot weather may be a bit hard on collars but it is just the
thing for the corn and the meadows.
********
Now that their Majesties have left their shores, our American
cousins can get down to their serious business, baseball.
********
David Harum knew whereof he spoke when he told that there
is nothing like a fine June day to liberal up the mind.
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There’s all the difference in the world between buckram stiff
ness and royal dignity. One is stupidity, leading to anarchy, the
other is the mark of good breeding and of good manners.
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It’s a great day for civilization and for the world when the good
will and wisdom of statesmen expressed by the wise words of a king
and the gracious smile of his royal consort are mightier than battle
ships and roaring battle planes.
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When King George came to Canada he told his subjects that
he would be guided, while here, by the advice of his Canadian min
isters. !His saving common sense made the duties of his ministers
very light.
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Rains and glorious sunshine for the last ten days have turned
what threatened to be lean year into a season of most encouraging
prospects. The fall wheat is maturing, the meadows are thickening
while the corn crop is simply mounting.
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THE PURE GOLD
One feature of the royal progress that has warmed the heart
has been the unaffected spontaneous welcome given the royal pair
by the children. Of all expressions of childhood one of the most
wonderful is that of the coloured little boy in Washington. As their.
Majesties passed by this little fellow was found crying the happiest
tears that ever rolled down a human cheek. “What’s the matter,
Bub?” inquired a passer by. “Laud bless you,” the boy cried out,
“He’s mah King, too? Be done looked at me and smiled!” A smile
like that will win not only childhood but the race. Men yet will
brothers be.
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Now that Their Majesties are all safe and sound among
their own subjects, we cannot but express our gratitude to Uncle
Sam for the precautions he and his have taken for the safety of our
king and queen during their stay in his big home and broad acres.
There was simply nothing that the fine old gentleman could have
done that he left undone for the safety and comfort of his royal
guests. ‘One hundred and twenty million people did their very
best to give the royal pair a welcome worthy of two mighty peoples.
There was dignity on every public occasion. There was cordiality un
alloyed. There was friendliness as red as the wine of life. There
was no shadow of politics hut there was the promotion of all that
makes for the welfare of every child of Adam. For a period all too
brief a mighty republic and a mighty empire forgot all that is merely
incidental to the good of their cosmic concerns and devoted them
selves without limit or thought of international boundary lines
to those things in which all good men believe and for which all pat-
triots strive with strong endeavour. Well done, Uncle Sam. You
have put in your best licks in behalf of humanity,
********
ANOTHER GOOD SIGHT
Just last week we came across a group of farmers busy fixing
up) their church grounds at their annual church bee. If you enter
this church you will find its walls really tastefully decorated and
everything about the edifice so arranged as to suggest quiet and holy
thoughts. Trees and shrubbery are added and the grounds are le
velled and grassed just a little more and a little better every year.
This dozen odd farmers and their sons little know all that they are
doing . They not only make the countryside more attractive, but
they did a good deal for religion and for the best life of the com
munity. Men who respect their church are likely to respect them
selves and to command the respect of others.
And when we are at it we may as well tell of good sights on the
Thames Road one day this week we noted folk fixing up the grounds
of the church and we saw three farmers in less than that number of
miles of road busy fixing up their lawns and “front” yards. We
wished that we had had time to stop and to talk to those en
terprising farmers.********
WELL DONE, HAMILTON
There is no wailing in Hamilton because the school children
failed to see Their .Majesties. No indeed! Every youngster saw the
finest king and the loveliest queen ever. That was because the folk
in Hamilton think enough of their children to make timely preparar
tions for an event so great so unparalleled. The inspectors of the
schools sent out word to the teachers asking them to co-operate in
the reception to be given to royalty. Did the teachers 'respond?
The music and the physical drill and the evolutions these youngsters
furnished are the answer. In a sense quite unique, the children
performed up to the Queen’s taste. Nothing like it had been seen
before in the history of the city, of the Dominion, of the Empire.
The delight of the King and His royal consort knew no bounds.
Then the reward of a lioliaday “for a bit of work well done” that
all America wondered, Then the shouts and songs of those young
sters that joined the" music of the very stars themselves and their
cries “We want our King! We want our King!” King George and
Queen Elizabeth will cherish the memory of that day while grasses
grow and waters run. “Well done, Hamilton!” we say again. “Well
done your teachers and your civic leaders.
“Did you say that any incompet
ent man could run a hotel?”
“No, I said that any inn experi
enced man could,”
“Everyone has some secret sor
row,” says a philosophising friend.
“Even the fattest and jolliest of us
has a skeleton in his midst,”
o—0—-0
A young man Was doing his own
shopping. He said to the pretty
girl behind the White goods counter:
“I want a pilloy-case please,”
“Yes, what size?” asked the girl.
“Why—er—I’m not sure, but I
take a seven-and-a-quartor hat,”
50 YEARS AGO
June 20, 1889
Mr. Wm. Westcott, of the second
concession of Usborne, is having a
foundation erected under his barns
as a stable.
Mr. Hugh Spackman last week re
ceived from a gentleman in an East
ern state a thoroughbred Italian
greyhound.
Mr, Sol. Manning has arrived in
Manitoba,
Mrs. Wm. Dennen, Sr., left Tues
day for the Northwest where she
will spend a few weeks with her son,
John K. Dennen.
Mr. Geo. Samuel has arrived safe
ly in the Old Country, He reports
having had a pleasant voyage,
Logie-Doherty-On Tuesday, the 11
at the residence of the bride’s father
south Albert street, Sarnia, by the
Rev. John Thompson D.D., William
Logie, M.D., to Jennie, eldest daugh
ter of Thus Doherty,
Harlton-Hodgins - At the Trivitt
Memorial Church, Exeter, on the
12th inst., by the Rev. F. S. Robin
son, rector, Mr, T, G. Harlton to
Miss M. E. Hodgins, all of Biddulph.
Fulton-Sproat-At the residence of
Mr, David Sproat, of Egmondville,
uncle of the bride on Wednesday 12,
by Rev. Joseph McCoy, M.A., Mr.
Robt. Fulton, Jr., of Port Towns
end, Washington Territory U.S.A, to
Tillie, eldest daughter of Mr. James
Sproat, of Tuckersmith.
Fitzgerald-Dagg-On June 11th at
Queen’s Ave., Methodist Church by
the Rev. J. G. Scott, Mr. G. Fitzger
ald, of London township, to Miss An
nie Dagg, third daughter of Mr.
James Dagg, and niece of Dr. Rol-
lines, of this place, both of London.
of the fate Viscount Wolverhampton,
Secretary of State in, the Britisli
Cabinet,
Exeter bowlers had the pleasure
of entertaining four rinks of bowlers
from Norwich on Friday last in
morning and afternoon games. In
the morning Exeter was 21 up; and
in the afternoon Norwich was 26 up.
The score was 110-105.
Mrs. Crocker and Miss Whimster,
of St. Marys are visiting their sister
Mrs. D. Johns. They intend residing
in Ottawa in future, having sold
their home in tSt. Marys.
Miss Stella L, Gregory, who has
been teaching in Chatham, has been
appointed to the Board of Examiners
for the Entrance and Normal exam
inations in Toronto.
Reeve W. R. Elliott, of Stephen,
was able to run his auto home from
Parkhill last week after it had been
struck by a train. The top has dis
appeared and one side badly batter
ed but it is still in the ring and go
ing like a good fellow.
25 YEARS AGO
June 18th, 1914
The site for the Carnegie Library
has been cleared and tenders are
being called for the erection of a new
building.
Mr. G. ii. Burdette, of the Bank of
Commerce staff is taking his holi
days and is visiting at Revenna. O„
and Goderich.
Mr. T. U. Jones, teller of the Bank
of ’Commerce, left Monday, for the
branch at Thedford. His place in
town at the present is being taken
by Mr. M. E. Harrington.
Mr. Robert Sanders has returned
to town after an extended trip thro’
the Southern Staees.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Moir, of .Stavely,
Alta., are visiting the former's par
ents, Mr, and Mrs. John Moir.
Mr. and Mrs. Fowler, of London,
Ontario, are the guests at James St.
parsonag.e. Mrs. Fowler is a sister
15 YEARS AGO
June 19, 1934
The second game of ball between
Main Street and James (Street girls
was played on Monday evening re
sulting in a score of 26-15 for Main
Street,
Section men who are engaged in
relaying the C. N. R. from London
to the Clinton Junction with heav
ier rails, are nearing Centralia.
Mr. Ludwig B. Armeiding, of the
Chicago Board of Trade, visited his
sister, Mrs. Howard Taylor, this
week. He was accompanied from
London, where he was preaching by
Mr. Taylor’s father.
Miss Greba Hedden, of the Post
Office staff is spending a few days
holidays in London.
Mr. D. J. Christie and son, of
Strathcona, Alta,, are visiting here
with the former’s parents Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Bagshaw and other rela
tives here.
Mr. Jas. Jeckell and sister, Miss
L. M. Jeckell left Tuesday morning
on an extended trip through the
West to Vancouver where they will
visit for some time.
Mr. W. H. Dearing returned Mon
day from his overseas trip and re
ports a very pleasant voyage. He vis
ited many interesting points in (Scot
land and spent four full days at the
big fair in Old .London. Mr, Harry
Sweet, who accompanied him, is re
maining in Toronto for a few days.
•Mr. Nix, of Toronto, who recently
entered into partnership with Mr.
Clapp in the evaporator business here
has rented Mr. Wm. Sims’ dwelling
on Ann street and has moved there
in. Mrs. Nix arrived from Toronto
I DRESSMAKER HAD
TO QUITJSEWING
Arms Swollen with
Rheumatism
Pity this poor dressmaker! Nine-
tenths of her work consists of sewing
-—- and she was not able to sew.
Rheumatism in the hands was her
trouble, and she tried any number or
remedies. But nothing helped much
— until she came to Kruschen.
“Three-andja-half years ago,” she
writes, “I had a violent attack >of
rheumatic pains. My fety and hands
were swollen. The pain was terrible.
I was really quite crippled and help
less.
“I tried many remedies without
success. Then I started on Kruschen
Salts, and after one month, I could
stand up again. Then, I walked with
a cane. In three months, I was quite
well again. As I am a dressmaker,
you can imagine what it meant to
me not to be able to work my sewing
machine. What a treat to be able
to walk, to work, and to be free from
pain.”—(Mrs.) E, IS.
The stabbing pains of rheumatism
are often caused by needle-pointed
crystals of uric acid lodging in the
joints. Kruschen brings relief be
cause it helps to dissolve those
troubling crystals and to expel them
from the system,
last week.
Mr. and Mrs, Enos Down, North
Dakota, spent a few days in town
last week, guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.
B. Snell,
Mr. Beverley Acheson, who has
been on the Bank .of 'Commerce staff
at Grimsby, has been moved to the
City Hall branch, Toronto.
Speaking of brave performances,
one man took a taxi to the bank
ruptcy court and then, instead of
paying his fare, invited the driver in.
as a creditor.
FORD .hotels
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AnD CflnflDlAn HOG PRICES
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This chart shows the actual dressed weight prices paid for hogs in
Denmark and Canada, week by week throughout 1937, arid indicates
the price fluctuations that Occur in both countries.
o--o—o
Diner: “Waiter, I was here yes
terday and had a steak,”
Walter: “Yes, sir; will you have
the same today?”
Diner: “Well, I might as well, if
no one else is using it.”
MANY farmers believe that
Canadian hog prices fluctu
ate more than those of other
important countries supplying ba
con to the British market; This is
not true. The graph clearly indi
cates that Danish hog prices are
subject to similar fluctuations.
Variations in the price of bacon
on the British market are largely
responsible for these fluctuations.
in addition to these weekly fluctua
tions, the chart shows prices to be
higher during the summer months.
Similar variations Occur year after
year. This suggests that many Cana
dian farmers Alight Consider howto
take advantage of this condition-—
by adjusting their breeding practice
so that more pigs will come to
market when prices are normally
highest*
For further information apply to:
Marketing Service
DOMINION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
OTTAWA
Honourable Jdines G. Gardiner, Minister.
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