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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-12-07, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE THURSDAY, DECJEMBEB 1»3» CONCENTRATION "When you work or read, do you keep your mind on what you are do ing? If go, you have a trained mind. If not, you had better start training your mind, now, No matter whether you are writ ing a book, putting a bolt in a ma chine or sharpening a pencil, you must keep your mind on what you are doing — if you expect a good job. Your every act is directed by your mind. If you are thinking about the ’show* you saw last night, or the ball game you will see tomorrow you cannot do good work. Keep your mind on the job and you will be all there. * ♦ ♦ Nowadays, the rising generation retires about the time the retiring generation rises. * * * The business outlook as a whole is favorable but not for the business that is in a hole. • * * He is indeed a lucky man who does not trust to luck. * * * The impossible is usually surpris ingly easy for the man who tries. * * * The Other Fellow—To understand the other fellow’s problem, I've got to put myself in the other fellow’s place. He may be right—I may be wrong—but unless I stand in his shoes, I cannot see things from his point of view. I’ll bet that fully half of my share of this world’s grief could be eliminated if I’d look at things thru the spectacles of the ■other fellow!Sfc « * A REAR SALESMAN He has poise - the result of self- oonfidence - but he does not show it. He is courteous in the face of dis courtesy. He takes a firm interest in his firm’s interest. He keeps his w’ord, his temper and his friends. He wins the respect of his pros pects as well as his customers by be ing respectable as well as respect ful. He turns up with a smile when he is bruskly turned down. He makes himself understood by people because he understands people. He knows when to talk and when to stop talking and let the other fellow have his say. He has his share of vices and bad habits but never permits them to interfere with his work. He does not ‘gossip’ but does not censor the other fellow when he wants to gossip. He knows how to make friends but never imposes on friendship. He puts in his time working - not wishing; plugging - 'not playing; .selling - not stalling. He knows that it is unfair to his firm and to his customer to either undersell or to oversell. He knows that his firm’s best in terest is his own best interest and that his customer’s best interest is of vital interest to his future sales because success is built on repeat business. He never goes after a friend to make a sale but rather goes after a sale to make a friend. • * * “I’m not interested,” snapped the purchasing agent to the snappy young man who stood in front of his polished desk. “I know you are not, Mr. iGrou- cho,” responded the promising young salesman, “that is why I have had to come all the way here to see you. Had you been interested, you would have come to see me.” No, he didn’t get thrown out of the window - he had the full atten tion and interest of the man he call ed on. A Help To Those Past Middle Age When men and women get past middle age their energy and activity, in many instances, begin to decline, and their general vitality is bn the wane. Little sicknesses and ailments seem harder , to Shake off than formerly, and, here and there, evidences of a breakdown begin to appear. Now is the time when those who wish to maintain their health and vigor, and retain their energy un impaired should take a course of Milbum’s Health and Nerve Pills. They brace up and invigorate the System, and help stall off the decrepi tude of advancing years. The T. Milburn Co., LU., Toronto, Ont. “THE BOUNDARY OF CANADA” Three thousand miles of border line! - not fort noi' armed host On all this frontier neighborhood, from east to western coast; A spectacle to conjure, with - a thought to stir the' blood! A living proof to all the world of faith in brotherhood. Three thousand miles of border line! nor has a century iSeen ought along this common course but peace and harmony. 0 nations bound in brotherhood! O faith in fellow-man! What better way on earth to dwell TJian this God-given plan? Three thousand miles of border line! One hundred years of peace! In all the page of history what parallel to this? God speed that surely dawning day - that coming hour divine - When aj.ll the nations of the earth shall boast such border line! * Sfc a The Final Test of Greatness The man who is anybody and who does anything is surely going to be criticized, vilified and misunder stood. This is part of the penalty for greatness and every great man un derstands it, and understands too, that is is no proof of greatness. The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure contumely without resentment. • * • Boss; “There are two quarters missing from my desk, and only you and I have the key. What about it?” Office Boy: “Well, sir, let’s put in a quarter each and say nothing more about it." Sb * SIMPLICIT UDES —some cause happiness wherever they go — others, whenever they go. —the modern youngster says that prayers are little messages to God sent at night - to get cheaper rates. —a xnlue cannot kick while he is pulling - neither can he pull while he is kicking. —the poor man has his faults - the rich man his eccentricities. a domestic is a woman who does housework for $7-00 a week - a housewife is a woman who does the house work for nothing. * * * I used to think I knew I knew, But now, I must confess, The more I know I know I know, I know I know the less. * * * I Diogenes said: “It is better to I have one friend of great value than many friends who are good for nothing.” * * * Can You Reason and Act Rapidly? Three intelligent men are blind folded and seated. A fourth man an nounces that he paints a cross on the forehead of each and that the cross will be either black or white. After the crosses have been painted, the three men are permitted to take the blindfolds from their eyes and look at each other. (Actually all the crosses will be white although the men do not know it.) They are instructed as follows: If you see a white cross snap your fin gers. As soon as you know whether the cross on your forehead is black or white, stand up. Naturally, all three men snap their fingers immediately because each can see two white crosses. One man then reasons that he has a white cross on his forehead and stands up. How does he reason that his cross is white? * * ♦ After hesitating, a man frequent ly finds it is too late to act. * * * It is our listeners who inspires us. * * * ■One reason why there is so much crime is because there are so many criminals. * * * ‘Prejudice, scorn and neglect en gender hatred. * * * Grammatically Incorrect “Rastus, does yo’ loves me?” “Mandy, yo’ is one woman I don’t like none other no better than.” * * * The moving finger writes And havih'g written - Moves on — And who am I to cancel Half a line? —-the colonel December got off to a good start. * * » * * * * *. Now son don’t forget that Christmas letter. ******* * No one has a good word for a November fog, * * * * * * • * Chill November has done well by ns this year. ♦ * ♦ * > * * * Every fine day has its share in shortening the winter. ******** In this war those who are not against us are for us. Order the Christmas goose early ’n’ get lots ’n’ lots of trim ming. ******** Let’s work for a Merry Christmas, that is, merry in the good old sense. ******** Whatever alarms fill the air, let Us give the children a good Christmas. * •*** ** Mistaken again. It’s sources and faith. not a war of nerves but a war of re- * ** V ♦* ♦* The church's message to strong; fear not.” the British Commonwealth:“Be ♦ ** *** ** Who’ll have the nicest Christmas window? Will the Chamber of Commerce please help out? ******** What the good Samaritan was to the man who fell among thieves, the Red Cross is to the soldier. ***»•*♦*» There’s no occasion for pilfering or kindred meddling. This is a good town that sees the deserving do not want. ******** Keep an open eye upon our Exeter merchants’ windows. You can do as well, when it comes to shopping, right here in Exeter, as you can anywhere. *** ***** And don’t forget the work of the missionaries in those far-off lands. Their helpfulness in times of need is bounded- only by the liberality of the folks at home. •A* });*»»** Yes, and we need a whole lot more rain. The folks in West ern Ontario had better keep busy about preserving needed moisture, A great many wells are decidedly low. ******** Watch for the holiday copies of The Times-Advocate. They will be panged full with Christmas news. Plan to send copies to youi’ friends. We will co-operate with you. Send us all the news about your visitors or those you have noted. & 4 iff V * # When this war is over and the people who fought for liberty hang out their banners of victory, we wonder where the self-respect of the nations will be, who sat on the sidelines seeking to make money out of heroes’ blood? In these trying days it is well to keep in mind the reply of the Duke of Wellington when asked if he really thought that British soldiers are braver than the soldiers of any other nation.' “No” was the emphatic reply, “but they can be depended upon to brave fif teen minutes longer than the soldiers of any other nation.” * * * * * A * * It’s just as well for a whole lot of us to keep our minds off those, fancy ways of carrying on the world’s business. We see what dabbling in theories has done for Russia and Germany and the bur dens these countries are imposing upon the world. All that any man asks for is the chance to hoe his own row without casting dirt on his neighbor’s rhubarb or of finding his neighbor a nuisance. * * * ***** We’re hearing a good deal about the “difficult and impossible” these days. We need to recall the words of the old Scotch song, “The March of the Cameron Men.” The moon has arisen, it shines on the path Now trod by the gallant and true. High, high, are their hopes for their chieftain has said That whatever men dare they can do.” This is the spirit that made Britain great and the only spirit that keeps her great. Smiles and speeches are all very well for those taken by that sort of thing, but they do not win wars. * * ♦ ***** IT MUST BE DONE X The Deutchland and her sister ship must be captured and dis posed of. It can be done. British sailors have set the example for centuries for doing that very thing. It is no use to say that there are difficulties. Those raiders must be got rid of. They have a way of finding British shipping. Why should not British war vessels find them and dispose of them. British taxpayers all along, for many a long year, have been willing to supply the cash for build ing ships. 'British workmen have the skill for building ships that are the superior of any other ships in the world. Why, then, must Britons be humiliated by the story of othei’ ships eluding them and carrying on their deadly work at will? The sluggard policy is long out of date. ******** The smaller nations that failed to join up with the larger na tions who were willing to aid them in the preservation and securing of liberty are getting their eyes opened. These sntaller people were afraid to take a stand emphatically with their friends lest the nations who are not the supporters of liberty would take offence and not trade with them. Now they are finding the evil beasts of Communism and Socialism with their claws on their hearts and their fangs in their necks. Britain did all she could to defend all that ever descended from Heaven to earth and invited all other nations like-minded to join in this good work only to find herself laughed at as a good-natured old grandmother sadly in need of being modern ised. All the world sees the results. Nations who insisted upon playing the game of life On the principle of heads I win, tails you lose,” are slowly but surely discovering that selfishness paves the way to ruin. The race is a unit that leaps over all national boun daries. Such cancerous sores as the present Germany and Russia inevitably infect the racial life, this and that other “Doctrine” to the contrary, notwithstanding, ** ****** EXEMPLIFIED The difference between the German and the British tradition of sea fighting is illustrated in the duel that took place between the British ship the Rawalpindi and the German pocket battleship the I Deutchland aided by a second German battleship. The Rawalpindi is not a regular battleship but a freighter prepared for something like emergency fighting. The Deutchland is one of -Germany’s fastest and best-armed ships. The Rawalpindi was halted by the German but instead of heeding the signal she replied with such guns as she had. In the nature of the case, the issue could not have been in doubt. However, a second German ship hove in sight and with true German gallantry and sense of fair play aided the heavily armed German in pounding to pieces her lighter contestant. Such is the German spirit. But that is not all. After their duel a British, cruiser hove in sight and the Deutchland made off as fast as her engines and her crew could move her. But what is to be looked for from a nation that raped Poland and ravished Czecho- slovokia. It is difficult to see how decent citizens can hold them selves as they witness the Herculean efforts of their governments to remain neutral when such things are being done, ******** A SNUB AND EYE-OPENER We’re not hearing so much of Hitler these days, It came about in this way. The all presumptious had his plans laid and his mind set on invading France through the Netherlands. He was just get ting ready to utter the fateful word for his armies to march. Then his generals had something to say. They told the figure-head that the armies were not going to march and what they said prevailed. Hitler was told that his word went only when they said it might go, Hitler found that he was not the all-highest. He was just one man. That is the snub we refer to in the heading of this paragraph, Now for the eye-opener as far as a whole lot of people are concerned. It is not Hitler we’re fighting, but the Germans. It is not Hitlerism we’re contending against, but against the well-laid, plans of skilled men the Germans have elected to do their thinking. Hitler is not in command. He never was in command. The Ger man people never gave over their power to Hitler nor to anyone else. Hitler has been their tool. He makes a fine poster and elo quent mouthpiece for the Germans. Instead of being the brains of ' the Germans he is their rubber nose. The only folk who have been deceived the last few years have been a few onlookers who should have known better, men who were informed better but who would not heed timely warnings. If Hitler were out of the way tomor row, we’d still have to fight the German people. Hitler is now and always has been their merest rubber stamp, though he has not known it. Too many statesmen who should have known far better have been entertained by Hitler, the German Punch and Judy show, when their attention should have been seriously concentrated upon the Mephistophelean statesmen in Germany who were plotting every hour for the overthrow of civilization and the aggrandizement of their fatherland. SE “CHUCK” CONACHER SWEARS BY KRUSCHEN Say« «*lt keeps you on your toes” "When an athlete is patched up as often as I have been in the last few years he learns the value pf keeping fit in other ways,” says Charlie Conacher, “I find a pinch of Kruscjien ■Sahstaken every morn ing is a great way to avoid colds, head aches, . sluggishness „ and acid indigestion, f It helps keep you fit and on your toes. 1 x - . ' f f M I TAKE KRUSCHEN SALTS > EVERY MORNING J Kruschen Salts combines the advan tages of not just one or two, but several highly important, refined mineral salts, each one with a special function. The net result is a system clear of poisons, a healthy bloodstream —' that million dollar Kruschen feeling. Start oday—25c, 45c and 75c atITS THE LITTLE d r u a DAILY DOSE stores. THAT DOES IT Query and Reply by Page Turner (All Radio and Reprint Rights Reserved) 40th Wedding Anniversary A social event of much interest took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morgan on Wednesday evening, November 22nd, when the surrounding community came to pay their respects to Mr. and Mrs. Mor gan and convey their good wishes on the occasion of the 40th wedding anniversary. After a few hours of games, Mr. Cecil Ellwood acted as chairman for the splendid program which was well rendered. A local mixed quartette sang appropriately, “When You and I Were Young, Maggie.” Several banjo solos by Messrs. Strange; readings and regitations were given by Mrs. N. Wasnidge and Mr. and Mrs. Parry Thompson; community singsong and the “Maple Leaf For ever.” During the program, Mr, and Mrs. Morgan were presented with several pieces of beautiful china ware, a box of rose blooms and other appropriate gifts including a wedding cake. Mr. and Mrs. Mor gan replied fittingly. Later, a dainty buffet luncheon, was served after which the merry group departed for their respective homes wishing the bride and groom of 40 years ago many more years of good health, success and happiness. Mr. and Mrs. John McEwen of concession seven were present for the occasion. They were guests also at the wedding 40 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan have only one daughter, Mrs. Melvin Allison, of West McGillivray and two grand children, Billy and Marlene Allison. A son died some years ago.—'Park hill Gazette. NATIVE OF ZURICH DIES Mrs. Albert E. Hamilton, aged 50, a native of Zurich, died in ,St. Jos eph’s Hospital, London, Monday as a result of a stroke suffered last night when she was walking home from the Metropolitan United Church, London. Her maiden name was Miss Charlotte Galster. She moved from Windsor to London eight years ago. She is survived by her husband, one daughter Doris, of London and her parents, Mr.~‘and Mrs. John Galster, of Zurich. The funeral was held on London Mon day. TRY ADVERTISING A hen is not supposed to have Much common sense or tact, Yet every time she lays an egg She cackles forth the fact. A rooster hasn’t got a lot Of intellect to show; But none the less most roosters have Enough sense to crow. The mule the most despised of beasts Has a persistent Way Of letting folks know he’s aroun’ By his insistent bray. lxTe busy little bees they buzz Bulls bellow and cows moo. The watch-dogs bark, the drakes they quack And doves and pigeons coo, The peacock spreads his tail and squawks, Pigs squeal and robins sing. And even serpents know enough To hiss before they sting. But man, the greatest masterpiece That nature could devise, s Will Often stop and hesitate Before he’ll advertise. Introducing Lieut. D. J. Gladman The Stratford Beacon-Herald in indroducing officers of the Perth Regiment contains a picture of Lieut. D. J. Gladman along with the fol lowing write-up: “They call me ‘the fighting par son’ ” Lieut. Donald James Gladman told The Beacon-Herald during the course of this interview. It just about describes him for he gave up a pastorate in the Crediton United church to become an officer in the Perth Regiment. . Lieut. Gladman is one of the new-, er officers on the local staff. He enlisted for duty in the Canadian Active Service Force here on Sep tember 29th. Born in Exeter, a son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Gladman, the young Perth officer received his education in London where his fathex’ was for some years a duty magistrate. His father is now a barrister in Exeter, having again taken up residence in the Huron community. Aftei’ going to public schools in London, Lieut. Gladman attended Central Colleg iate Institute and London Technical School. Aftei- matriculation he went to the University of Western Ontario where he obtained his Bacheloi' of Arts degree in 1933. He graduated ,in theology from Emmanuel College in Toronto in 19 37 and was called to the Crediton pastorate of the Lon don conference that year. He resign ed his charge upon mobilization, placed his application foi’ an army padre’s post and latex* withdrew it in favor of the more active role that a combatant commission would offei’ him. ■It is of general interest that two of Lieut. Gladman’s brothers are in the army. Gapt. Melville F. Glad man is adjutant of the London Fus iliers and anothei' brother in the same unit is Lieut. C. B. Gladman. Having enlisted as a second lieu tenant in the Perths, Lieut. Glad man is now taking a qualifying course in the local provisional school. Lieut. Gladman is a married man with one daughter, Ann Margaret, and resides in Apartment 22 at 109 Downie stree. Query; What is the longest arti ficial Canal and where is it? Reply; The Grand Canal of China, built in the 5th Century <B.’C. is near ly 900 miles long and connects Pe kin (Peiping) with. Hangchow. Query: When was Pompeii des- stroyed. Reply: Authorities diffei' by as much as 200 years. One estimate places the Eruption of Vesuvius at 79 A.D. Pompeii was built at the foot of the moutain and the eruption buried the city and its inhabitants undex- a flow of molten lava. Query; What is the oldest town in North America and when was ..it founded. Reply: The Indian settlement of Oraibi on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona is thought to be the oldest continously inhabited community in North America. It is believed to have been first settled in 1200 A.D. ‘St. Augustine, Florida is the old est city established by White Man. It was settled in 15 65 — ponce de Leon and his party of followers stay ed at the site of the present city fox* a short time in 1513. Query: What percentage of the Retail Grocery business of the Unit ed States goes to the independent retail stores? Reply: According to a survey made by Prof. H. H. Maynard, 63 per cent, of the grocery busixxess in the United States goes to the inde pendent individually owned grocery about two percexxt. goes to company owned stores, and anothei’ 2(, percent, to co-operative buying. This leaves an estimated 33 percent, that goes to the chain stores. Query: How tall is the average man? Reply; The average man is five feet, ten inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. The average woman is five feet, foui’ inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. Query: Who was the best looking president of the United States? Reply: Franklin Pierce, 14tli President of the United States is considered to have been the ‘best looking’ President. He had a strong profile, a very pleasing manner and an erect carriage — the ideal type of movie hero — a man’s man rather than a society dandy. Two Seaforth Students at University Injured Two Seaforth students of Western University were injured early Sat- urdey when a car crashed into the abutment of the C.P.R. overhead bridge on Oxford street, London and the car bounced over the curb, thro’ a fence and hit a tree. The two in jured are Donald Gordon, aged 23, and Rita Duncan, 19. Gordon and Miss Duncan were taken to St. Jo seph’s hospital. He suffered a frac tured leg while she had cuts on her knee and lacerations about her face. One hundred and fifty bushels of beans were stolen Thursday night at the farm of J, A, Jones, Delaware towixship. This is the largest district theft since beans rose to $.2 and ovei’ a bushel. A person has to be a contortion ist to get along these days. First of all he’s got to keep his back to the wall and his ear to the ground. He’s expected to put his shoulder to the wheel, his nose to the .grindstone, keep a level head, and both feet on the earth. 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