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THURSDAY, JUNE S, 1944
days and communities when a
was standing on his own pins,
the farm he had served a stiff
in about everything pertaining
In here in the town
or mowed
That Sixteen-Year-Old
We recall
lad of sixteen
Out there on
apprenticeship
to the farmer s business.
I«e had sold papers or run errands
lawns ox* shovelled snow or had been kept down
to business in one way or another. Of late years
there has been a tendency to keep the boy in
school or to let him stay about home or to other
wise live a sheltered life. Then the wagging
world has changed everything and the young
ster has been forced to try out the world on
his own resources. Through no fault of his, he
is liable to make a mess of things. Such a lad
constitutes a real problem.
Here is a case in point. One Hallowe’en a
school boy of fourteen said after supper, “Dad,
I’m going out tonight,” “You’re doing no such
thing, Get up your lessons,” “But, Dad, the
other boys are going out 1” “Do you want to
be like the other boys? Take an hour to think
it over!” In an hour came the reply: “I do not
want to be like the other boys. But what is all
this going to school lead to?” “Where do you
want it to lead to?” “I want to be a doctor.”
““Then a doctor it is, and it is up to you to do
everything that helps that way.” The struggle
was long and gruelling, but by the time the
youth was twenty-four he was a full-fledged
doctor, and a good one. He is now the doctor
in charge of an army division and being pro
moted steadily. That youngster, it may be add-
■ed„ was early trained to stand on his own
though there was considerable whimpering and
excuse making. One of his latest words to his
father is: “Dad, I did not like it, but I am glad
you simply made me toe the scratch from the
time I knew anything.”
* * * «
This Moving World
There, is something new under the sun.
Mere man’s haber-dashery is coming undei* con
sideration. And this time the move is in the
way of comfort. From; the first of June till
away on in August or some such date, away
over there in the “States” men are in hopes
all collars and ties are to be strictly taboo.
Lovely woman has enjoyed this exemption but
mot from any definite date. While the queen of
the home has been permitted to go tieless and
collarless not only in summer but whenever she
pleased to do so, the mere man has been obliged
to pass his existence in misery, except when
he made a bolt for the back yard. We are not
.sure how this new way will work out. Fancy
5a preacher of a Sunday without his “dog” col
lar. Fancy the doctor and the judge and the
.advocate so denuded. Then What sort of shirt
will meet the occasion? All sorts of financial
problems are on the horizon in consequence
of this new caper. Fortunes are likely to be
made or lost according as manufacturers are
alert or otherwise. The collar and tie practice
is a funny one anyway, coming down from the
clays when men wore the iron and steel collar
as they marched to battle,
relic of the days when men
zn token of slavery.
* * *
■***“”’ ’ China
Things are not going well for China,
refused for many a long day to march
to elbow with the rest of the modern world.
Japan saw this and cultivated everything that
China lacked. When she believed that the time
for action had come she moved with terrible
efficiency and China suffers accordingly. China’s
allies were slow in coming to her aid. Supplies
simply were not forwarded to China as they
should, have been. Strategic positions were lost
one after the other till the time has come when
anything may take place. We earnestly hope
that Britain and the United States have read
the signs of the times.
** *
Or perhaps it is a
wore a steel collar
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China
elbow
We Wish Him Well
Our kindest regards go with Mr. Wethey
he takes a rest from his work of teaching
ail our .High School. Mr. Wethey has proven
fiiimself an excellent teacher, as the standing and
■efficiency of Ins pupils has demonstrated over
land over again. He is. in addition, a genuine
mathmatician as his brilliant career in the uni
versity proves* He has had a real interest in his
pupils, not only under his immediate direction,
but as they took their place in the great work-
a-day world* As he retires from the work he had
so sincerely at heart, we wish him health and
happiness and that he may long enjoy quiet
.hours in his study and among his friends.
Not Quite Cricket
Most commendable is the practice on the
part of business firms to reinvest a considerable
amount of business earnings in the business
itself, This has been the way Jones and May
have carried on for sixty years. This firm has
persistently taken the bitter with the sweet in
one line of trade that has lately come into pub
lic prominence. We refer to the egg grading
part of their business, And it is made known the
firm has suffered in one wav and another in
the egg business at different times through dif
ficult conditions imposed by one external In
fluence and another. These conditions this firm
has met, at times suffering financially for doing
so. A few years ago the firm installed a fine
egg grading plant that experience, has proved
to be an asset to the whole community. Now a
condition has been imposed that compels the
firm to abandon this part of their business al
together. as far as egg grading goes, The pub
lic are puzzled by this move on the part of the
government. Folk who have traded with this
firm for three generations wonder about the
colored gentleman in the woodpile, r‘Is there an
attempt to squeeze out the little fellow in order
that the egg grading may fall unto the maw of
a particular set of graders? Is this to be the be
ginning of the end of business for the small
dealer? Why put this altogether unnecessary
restriction upon a business activity that has
served the community, both urban and rural,
with outstanding satisfaction? Why, practically,
say to the dealer in town and village: “If you
enter upon an enterprise that lias in it the
elements of success, we’ll find ways and means
of
as
restricting' you and of killing your venture
dead as a last year’s bird’s nest,”
* ‘ * * *
Let Us Live and Learn
years ago Russia was regarded
the market. Not so today. Ever
anything we said, “The only
as a
since
Good
Ten
drug on '
we knew
Indian is a dead Indian.” We are slowly getting
over that way of talking. The. English church,
to her eternal credit, never had that point of
view, but sent some of her choicest missionaries
to teach our red brothers what we regard as a
better way of living. Lately there has been a
stir to help the Indian better his condition. And
the effort is well worth while. When we think
of the Indian are we not likely to think of some
unfortunate wretch whom no one can really
respect? But is this fair? We would not have
another nation judge us by our slum's and peni
tentiaries. Nor would we put forward as exhibit
A some poor wastrel who had deliberately
failed through his own folly or wickedness. Let
us be as fair, then with the Indian. Church and
state may well join hands in this issue. Only
this, however, must be kept in mind. Only our
bes^ rulers and educators should be allowed to
deal with a matter so profound. A Mounty told
us personally:
on with till he
“The Indian is first rate to get
is corrupted by the white man.”
* * * * *
This is the Time
time for all good, citizens to give
their back yards a careful going over with fire
hazards prominently in their minds. When a fire
is in progress firemen require a clear field for
their various classes of work, such as the lay-
ing of hose. Hence the importance of getting rid
of everything that hinders them in their opera
tions. And a hint to the lady of the house—it is
highly important that the clothes line should
not be so low that it will interfere with men in
rapid motion. It must be remembered that many
a fireman has been thrown to the ground by a
clothes line that was swung too low. So4give the
yard a careful going over. If the precautions
are not called for, so much the better. We do
not want fires, even if we have an efficient fire
fighting body of men.
* * *
A Word to the Wise
Complaints are heard that the septic tanks
of many householders are breaking down. In
formed folk are asking if the tanks are defec
tive or if the tanks are not properly used. We
are inclined to take the latter point of view.
Usually when a tank is installed, the workman
is careful to ask how many the septic tank will
be required to accommodate. He then adds a
precaution or two, prominent among them be
ing: “I)o not use the toilet for any other pur
pose than that fol' which it is put in. It is not
a catch all.” We are quite sure that every home
would be all the better of a sharp checking in
these two matters. We think we have said
enough on this delicate point, yet a point which,
if observed, may save this good town some
tens of thousands of dollars.
* * « *
A Terrible Drain
Every day the call becomes more imperative
for men and women to join the armed forces or
to enter upon the activities that make the armed
forces more effective* All around us we see the
older and disabled folk working past the limit
in order that the fighting people may be'•the
better supported. In all the history of civiliza
tion we know of no period when the demands
upon human powers were quite so great as they
are just now*
This is the
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the roof
escaped,
shaking
Miss R.
15 YEARS AGQ
A runaway Normal street-ear
which left the rails at the corner
of Wellington Street and Central
Avenue crashed into a car .driven
by Deputy-Magistrate F* W. Glad
man and came to rest against a
telephone pole on the north-east
corner of the street. Mr. Gladman’s
cay was badly damaged on
and the right side but he
unhurt, except for a slight
up.
Miss Helen Anthony and
Moorehouse, of Exeter, students of
Alma College, St. Thomas, have beep,
chosen to take part in the program
of toasts and speeches following the
banquet in honor of the graduating
class of the College.
Among the lists of graduates
from the various universities are
the names of a number of former
students of the Exeter High School.
These include there medical doctors
and one dentist, namely: Dr. J, M,
Harvey, Dr, Harry Seldon, Dr, Mar
garet Strang and Dr. George Coultis
Hind,
Mr. Thomas Appleton has return
ed after spending two or three
months visiting in Detroit.
Mr. Earl Russell was in Oshawa
this week and brought home a new
Chev. car.
25 YEARS AGO
By a vote of 262 against 22 it
was decided that Exeter Main St.
will be paved. It is now up to the
Council to go
as rapidly as
can get away
mud and dust
Harold Kuntz
Mrs. Wm. Kuntz and mechanic with
Mr. C. B. Snell in the Ford garage
met with an unfortunate accident
on Thursday evening last. He was
fixing a car when the end of a piece
of wire pierced his eye and it is
feared, injured the sight. He was
taken to London on Friday and
operated on Saturday.
There is no doubt about it, it
has been hot for a few days.
Mr. Herb Southcott, traveller, is
in town for a few days.
Reeves Beavers, Sanders and Mit
chell and Deputy-Reeve Neeb left
on Tuesday to -attend County Coun
cil at Goderich.
Chairman F. W. Gladman and
Trustee R. N. Creech go to Goderich
this Wednesday to wait on the
County Council to have Exeter Con
tinuation School changed to a High
School,
ahead with the work
possible, so that we
from this everlasting
and hills and valleys,
son of Mr, and
50 YEARS AGO
The Rollins and Williams Milling
Company shipped this week two
carloads of flour and 612 bags to
Quebec and 150 barrels to Halifax.
Rev. H. W. Lacke was stationed
by the Methodist Conference at
Main .St. church and Rev. George
Jackson was stationed at James St.
and W. H. Butt at Centralia.
Dashwood item—A great many
of our people were at the circus in
Exeter on Thursday last and think
it to be a fraud of the first water.
Grand Bend—One of our fisher
men took in over
on Monday.
Butter was 13
pound and eggs 7
Wheat was quoted
a bushel.
forty
to 14
cents
54 to
sturgeons
cents a
a dozen.
58 cents
an
Timely Tip for
Turnip Growers
Turnips growers report that
active little insect is eating the tops
of the early turnips in some fields.
This insect is known as the striped
flea beetle, and it has caused con
siderable damage to vegetable crops
this year, Turnips sown after the
middle of June are seldom affected.
Growers of early turnips are ad
vised to watch the crop closely and
if the flea beetles
merous immediate
should be taken.
To control the
become very nu-
control measures
that is 4
water. To
of lead.
If a
dust
calm
With
flea beetle spray
with bordeaux mixture,
lbs. powdered bluestone, 4 lbs. hyd
rated lime to 40' gals*
this add 3 lbs. arsehate
Dusting is also effective,
hand duster can be secured
with derris rust when it is
or when the plants are damp
dew.
This information has been se
cured from Prof. R. W. Thompson,
of the O.A.C., as a service of the
Fruit and Vegetable Division office
at London, J, J. Johnson, inspector
in charge.
Smiles • •
ONTARIO
“HOURS OF WORK AND
ON BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY IN ONTARIO
ON JULY 1st, 1944, the "Hours of Work and Vacations
With Pay Act, 1944" becomes effective in the Province
of Ontario.
While it is the purpose of this Act to provide improved
conditions for all workers employed in industry in this
Province, it will be obvious that the provisions of the Act
cannot be permitted, at this time, to interfere with the
all-out capacity effort required in producing material
for war.
The Industry and Labour Board, which will administer the Act, therefore,
considers, in view of the present acute manpower shortage and the vital
demands of war, that the application of the Act should be postponed and
working conditions in force at present should not be arbitrarily changed.
The Board therefore authorizes the continuance of Exist
ing Working Hours in all industries operating on priority
War Material in the Province of Ontario.
Industries engaged in Agriculture, Horticulture, Fishing and the Produc
tion of Foods and Farm Products; Dairying Industries including cheese
and butter; Firms engaged in the building and upkeep of roads, con
struction, transportation, textiles and other undertakings which can be
considered essential to the full maintenance of the war effort, shall be
considered in the category of War Industries insofar as their present
working hours are concerned.
Preparation of the groundwork for the operation and application of the
Act will go forward immediately but the Industry and Labour Board wishes
it to be understood that these preparations will not be permitted to inter
fere in any way with existing working conditions in vital industry as
long as the present crisis exists.
HON. CHARLES DALEY
Minister of Labour
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The Governor General and Princess
Alice to be at Seaforth Next Week
through the
there will be
of Shorthorn
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fc.-
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this
for
His
The officials of the Huron Federa
tion of Agriculture in charge of the
arrangements for the Federation’s
second Annual Field Day and Picnic,
have been assured of a record at
tendance at the Lions’ Park, Sea
forth, on Wednesday, June 14th.
All arrangements have been com
pleted for the big day, which will
be one of the most notable gather
ings in Huron County this year,
and the attendance will run into
many thousands of people from
and the adjoining counties.
The most notable attraction
the day will be the presence of
Excellency, the Earl of Athlone,
Governor-General of 'Canada and
Her Royal Highness, Princess Alice.
They will arrive in Seaforth at 12.45
p.m., where a banquet is being ten
dered them at First Presbyterian
Church, Seaforth, at which time
Mayor**!. J. Cluff will officially wel
come Their Excellencies. His Royal
Highness will reply to the welcome.
On account of the limited accom
modation, it was found necessary to
limit invitations, which it must be
admitted was difficult to do. How
ever, those who are receiving in
vitations are the following: The
Executive of Huron County Federa
tion of Agriculture and their wives;
Presidents of Township
Units and their Wives;
Towns within County
wives; Presidents of
Clubs and their wives;
of Red Cross Charity Units of the
County; School Inspectors.; 2one
Commander of Canadian Legion;
His Honor, the .Judge; and those
holding other responsible positions
in the County.
Their Excellencies will arrive at
Lions’ Park at 2 p.m, and will in
spect the Guard Of Honor for Mili
tary District No. 1 at 2.15 p.m. His
Excellency will address the .gather
ing at 2.30 p.xiL Mr* R. S* Kennedy,
Editor-In-Chief of the Family Herahl
and Weekly Star will address the
Federation
Mayors of
and their
the Lions’
Presidents
gathering on his observations dur
ing his recent trip
British Isles.
At 3.15-3.30 p.m.
a Livestock Parade
Cattle of the Huron-Perth (Short
horn Club who are holding their
Annual Field Day and Judging Com
petition on the grounds. This com
petition commences at 10 a.m.
From 3.3 0-4.00 p.m. their Excel
lencies will receive the farmers and
their wives. In correspondence with
the Federation Executive they have
intimated that they wish to meet
as many of the farmers and their
wives as possible.
From 4.00-4.15 p.m., His Excel
lency and Her Royal Highness will
attend, the first part of the Military
display from Military District No. 1
under the Command of Brigadier
McDonald. Approximately 200 men
from Camp Ipperwash will demon
strate the modern weapons being
used by Canada’s Active Army.
From 4.15-5.00 pan. there will
be a tour of the labor saving devices,
exhibits and livestock.
Next week’s paper will enlarge
on the other events of the day such
Shorthorn
young and
at Lions’
Provincial
as: The Huron-Perth
Field Day; Sports for
old; the picnic lunch
Park; The Dominion
Govt/ displays; Home-canning; Vet-
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erinary display with live Specimens;
Red Cross display; (Ploughing dem
onstration; Massed chorus of County
School children; etc.
Magistrate J. A, Makins will reach
the retirement age, seventy-five, on
August 1st of this year, after over a
quarter of a century on the bench,
during which he has chalked up a
fine record. Already there is much
conjecture as to who his successor
will be and names of several law
yers are mentioned in political cir
cles.
* * * *
Those Nest Eggs
Those of us who are at all familiar with
the monetary condition of the country, wonder
that the last Victory loan proved the success it
did. The sledding was hard, but the grade was
made, ’'rhe fact is that former loans gathered
in a large majority of the nest eggs a frugal
people had laid by for a rainy day. For the most
part we need it little time to catch our breath
In money matters, as far as the man who is
earning is concerned at least.
“When I was travelling in Russia
they showed me a bed twenty feet
long.”
“Well, I dunno—sounds like a lot
of bunk to me.”
* * *
Is That New?
Equipped with the latest scientific
knowledge, according to writer, a
98-pound woman can throw a 19 0-
pound man to his knees. What’s so
new about that?
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