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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-11-15, Page 2Not THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 1945 All Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Later Than No°n on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 a year, in advance; three mouths ». M. SOUTHCOTT w Cxeter $li|aes established 1873; Advocate established 1881 amalgamated November 1924 PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted tQ the interests of the Village of Exeter and Surrounding District RATE Six months, $1,00 60c PUBLISHER Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association; Member of th© Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA Headaches Apparently they are having lively times oyer there in Palestine. About forty years ago the Jews were to the fore and Britain proved their friend, In a carefully -worded statement, Britain suggested that the Jews should be given Palestine for a home., provided the peoples al­ ready in Palestine should be able to come to favorable terms for all parties. The Jews were full of hope., as were all their friends, that the Jewish question was on a fair way to an ami­ able settlement. The Arabs took an active in­ terest in the question pointing out that they had been in Palestine for thirteen hundred, odd, years and that they were not prepared to give up their privileges. Trouble ensued, as was to be expected. Afterwards appeared Hitler and Mussolini and their allies who were all too eager to indulge in Jew baiting and robbery and murder. The fate of the Jews became unspeak­ ably deplorable. Naturally they reverted to the terms of nineteen seventeen and strained every point therein that promiesd the least relief from conditions so bad that no one cares to mention them. The direst trouble is now In Palestine together with problems that vex the. wisest and best statesmen the world knows about. Should matters take the wrong turn the whole world would be confronted with the rage and skill and unknown resources of the Arab ' world. The wrong turn of a hand may readily embroil the world in a third international war. Civilization waits for the coming of a states­ man who will show us the way out of a situa­ tion writhing with dire possibilities. No on? seems able to make bricks without straw. * . * *... * Two Sides Russia is pressing for sharing in the Atomic bomb secret.. The western allies are reluctant to share this secret. Russia replies, “We’re go­ ing to have an atomic bomb of our own and we’ll have something else besides.” Sober- minded statesmen tell us .that the fewer who share in this dread atomic secret the better it will be for civilization. Russia’s attitude in this .affair is difficult to understand.. She is, to all intents and purposes saying to Britain, the United States and Canada, “Give up .the secret of the bomb, but keep awdy from what we are doing in southwestern Europe. We have secrets as well as you but we want your knowledge without sharing our knowledge with you.” This scarcely is cricket. It should be more generally known than it is that the allies had war secrets ready to launch besides the secret of the atomic bomb. Very correctly these secrets are not worn on the sleeve of the conqueror. Quite as discreet- /y, too, the western people are not telling what progress is being made in western laboratories. Indeed, the spreading about of those terrible ^secrets is a sure method-of adding fuel to the •war flames. . As long as men are constituted as they are civilization must protect herself against pos­ sible aggressoi- nations, It is true still that good is .calulated to overcome evil. Evil is self-limit­ ing. It bears in itself the elements that make for its own destruction. Why not, then, do as Mr. King and Mr. Attlee 'are doing in company with Mr. Truman? Give attention to directing Atomic energy to constructive purposes ? This course is bound to prove the winner over the destructive force. That is the way the universe is made. The very stars are on the side of the constructive and beneficient forces. Men who fear God and who seek the benefit of His creat­ ures will have all other things added to them. Russians are not dumb driven cattle but are men sure in the long run to see the folly of making physical power the be-all and the end- nil of national existence. » & * » Those Unions Trade unions of one sort and another have Been of immense benefit to the workers and io the public generally. In some instances the unions have wrought steadily for the improve­ ment o£ the workers as craftsmen and as citi­ zens, The inexperienced workman has been coached .into greater efficiency in his art. He has been aided to taking his place mot© accept­ ably in the state, He has been made a more in­ telligent voter.- His children have found their Way to the day school and to the Sunday School. His family has been provided with good books and music and given an opportuinty to get ready for serving in society. In many instances the unions have removed the oppressive conditions under which the worker lived who has nothing to sell but his labor and his skill. Governments have respected and aided unions with such serv­ ice offered. Unions, however, have failed when * THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 15th, 194$ they encouraged .labor to become in its turn oppressive and. the enemy of the progress of the commonwealth. Trade unions have broken down when they failed to give their strength to the promotion of the. welfare of the whole common­ wealth by taking advantage of special circum- stances to promote their own advantages while a nation, generally, has not received a corres­ ponding benefit. We greatly fear that the strikes that have characterized the past few’ weeks are of this order. Canada and the United States are struggling hard to get back to their feet in their productive and merchandising capacities. Busi­ ness has been seriously dislocated by. the war. International relations still are strained almost to the breaking point, Under such circumstances it behooves every man to stand with every other man who stands right. Labor and capital ad­ vance only in so far as each furthers the in- ’ terests of the other. Goods are greatly needed, Idle men, let it be known, do not produce goods. Idle ship loaders do not feed the starving. Every hour wasted brings the nation that much nearer bankruptcy. Till trade union local and business office and workmen and executive see eye to eye and work hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder the life of the nation must stagnate and finally weaken and decay. « * * * This Must Stop Citizens of this village were seriously dis­ turbed last Friday morning on learning that a house in the village had. been burglarized. This news came as a distinct shock, aS this village and vicinity have a well won and rightfully de­ served reputation for law and. order. Thursday night’s misdeed must not be repeated. The law infraction referred to must be followed up and adequately punished, as there is no surer way to encourage crime than allowing any criminal act to go unpunished. We look to the authorities to see to it that every means known to law- abiding society be put into vigorous operation in this and. in all such cases, To Smoke or Not to Smoke The world shattering news has crept abroad, that Mackenzie King does not tolerate smoking at meetings of the federal cabinet. On the other hand, Mr. Ilsley, acting cabinet prime minister' goes directly contrary to Mr. King’s practice. -This important contrast catises us to wonder about the effect of smoking or of non-smoking upon the affairs of men and the destinies of a nation. Take the case of Mr. Churchill. He is reported to be a smoker and a friend of smokers. Note his fate at the last general election in Brit­ ain. He went down to defeat. Was his heavy smoking a weight to be borne even by his sturdy frame in the political race. Think by way of the fate of Mr. King in matters political. When the Canadian general election drew to a close he scampered home leading his party to victory and power. - Compare this with what followed on Mr. lisle y’s relaxing .the smoking practice of Mr. King’s cabinet. What followed on the heels of this relaxation? Consider the sad state of Windsor in its dire strikes and the appalling and unlawful blocking of traffic and other mat­ ters. Uncle Joe Cannon was devoted to Lady Nicotine, yet he has passed, into silence. We are - not at all sure that Socrates smoked, but he, in , contrast to Uncle Joe Cannon is remembered to this day. George Arliss represented, the Duke of Wellington as smoking a cigarette at the height of the battle of Waterloo but the “Look” leads no armies while General Montgomery is the military hero of the age, if we except Gener­ al Crerar. We have no word that the Apostle Paul indulged in stogies and he is believed to have done a good, job for his day and opportun­ ity. We are aware that the magazine writers have their heroes light an indefinite number of cigarettes. We know of a lot of the finest men who light up to burn incense to her ladys of the smokes. Editors have been known to relish “Fine cut” and as the fragrant wreaths surrounded their sanctum like the crowning glory of Mount Vesuvius they have given the world thoughts that lie too deep for tears. We. have pondered the question., "To smoke or not to smoke.” We tried smoking real “terbaker” on an occasion. •Hitherto we had confined our attention to elm roots indulged in behind stumps in the back pas­ ture. This time we resolved to be the real thing in a smoker. We secured dad’s well-seasoned cutty clay .pipe and puffed away as if in the seventh heaven. In a few minutes, what a change! We announced to the world that we were on the way to Europe. Our conversation was confined to the noble words “Oh, my.’’ We look upon that man as an enemy who would have us spend another such day. * * * * Dare They Do It? (The Stouffville Tribune) We doubt the wisdom of members of Parlia­ ment raising their indemnity from $4,000 to $6,000. The probability is that the extra $2,000 will be tax free. There are no doubt a few reasons for the increase, but there are many reasons against it, chief one being that Canadians must get down to earth on “big pay”, whether it’s “take home” or not. The time is rapidly approaching when “overhead costs” will make it difficult to sell goods, and a payroll out .of the line leads to the drying up of trade and the beginning of unem­ ployment. The allowance would go to all members of” Parliament, which means, for instance, that Prime Minister Mackenzie King, would receive a total income of $23,000, made up of $l$,000 salary, $4,000 sessional indemnity, $2,000 car allowance and $2,000 expense allowance. Cab­ inet ministers would draw $10,000 salary, $4,000 sessional indemnity^ $2,000 car allowance and $2,000 expense allowance. Parliamentary assist­ ants would receive $4,000 salary, $4,000 sessional indemnity and $2,000 expense allowance. Sena­ tors would also come in for the increased pay. 10 YEARS AGO A very pleasing event occurred in the Main Street United Church Sunday School rooms, Exeter, on Tuesday evening when the mem­ bers of th© South Huron Ministerial Association .©.nd their wives ban­ queted, Rev, S, R, Johnston, of Lu- can, presided and acted a© toast­ master, A’ delightful program fol­ lowed the banquet. Messrs, Ulric Snell and Harvey Pollen were In Toronto over the holiday taking in the motor show. Exeter, along with many other municipalities, paused on Monday to honor the memory of those who had made the supreme sacrifice during the Great War. All places ©f business were closed, There was a procession of veterans on their way to divine worship, followed by a service at the cenotaph. The anniversary services at James -Street United Church on Sunday last were a decided success in spite of the inclement weather. The spe­ cial speaker for the day was Rev. •Dr. Peter Bryce, of Toronto, Large congregations were present for both services, 15 YEARS. AGO Veterans of the Great War and members of the Exeter branch of the Canadian (Legion paraded to the Trivitt Memorial Church on Sunday morning to commemorate the sign­ ing of the Armistice twelve years ago. The veterans were under the command of Capt, G. S. Atkinson and the parade was headed by the Dashwood- band. Rev. S. Coleman, of Granton, was the special speak­ er. Following the services in the various churches on Sunday morn­ ing there was a service at the Ceno­ taph. Mr. Wm. Ward has purchased from the estate of the late Chas. B. Snell the residence property on Main St. A lovely autumn wedding took place on Saturday, November 8th, at high noon when Minerva May, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. ■Clark, Winchelsea, became the bride of Emerson S. Gunning, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gunning, Kirkton. The ceremony was per­ formed by Rev.. L. C. White. Mr. Jack.^Gambrill has accepted a position'on the staff of the News- Record Printing Office at Fergus, and commences his new duties on Monday. 25 YEARS AGO Mr. W. H. Johnston who for many years taught school in Stanley township and who this year has been teaching school at Sexsmith has resigned and has taken a posi­ tion in the office of Harvey Bros. Miss N. Medd is teaching in Mr. Johnston’s place at Sexsmith. Messrs. Herman Dayman and Albert Kernick " are on a trip through Northern Ontario hunting deer. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Medd, Mrs. O. Southcott and Mrs. F. Boyle at­ tended the convention of Ontario Religious Educational Association in St. Catharines. • Mr. Ira N. Marshall, of Usborne, has purchased the hardware busi­ ness of Percy F. Doupe in Kirkton. Mr. David Rogei- has rented Mr. Marshall's home on Con. 13, Us­ borne. During the past two weeks re­ vival services have been conducted in the Methodist Church at Elim- ville and were largely attended. The Exeter District Epworth League and Sunday School Conven­ tion was held in Centralia last week. Miss Hodgins has opened out a dress-making establishment at -Cent­ ralia. Messrs. Muir and Co., have shfp- a full supply of blankets, sheets and coverlets to the House of Refuge. Messrs. Brown and Clark have this week sold the fine new brick dwelling which they recently erect­ ed in Hensail to Mr. Matthiat Ell- wood. Mr. Wih. J. Carling and Mr. Reginald Elliott, who are on a shooting expedition in the wilds of Muskoka sent a large deer to friends here last week. Mr. C. H. Sanders has purchased Mr. Dyer’s interest in the Exeter Advocate and will publish the paper alone. Mr. J. P. Ross received an urgent order to proceed at once to Win-- nipeg and look after the interests of the Confederation Life Associa­ tion for two months and left on Saturday. , The reception of inmdtes at the House of Refuge was inaugurated on Monday. The Times-Advocate Salutes —■Bouquets for Good Deeds Readers are invited to suggest In­ cidents for recognition in this column The Victory Loan. -Salesmen and organizers whose splendid efforts made the Ninth Victory Loan in this district such a success. Also the Bank of Montreal and their helped Huron staff Whose cooperation -place Exeter second in (County Bond Sales. Smiles . . . And then there was the new ar- rival who was kicking up quite a fuss. -Satan j "Hey, do you think you own the place?” Henpecked New Arrival; "I sure do. My wife gave it to me?r f arise in any family Banks are emergencies which can upset the best-planned budgets. continually making small loans to meet these 4 Three out of every five bank loans are for less than $500. Many of these are used to take care of such expenses as doctor or hospital bills, temporary embarrassment at tax-time, a sudden journey, the winter’s coal bill. Again, educational needs of the family often are financed by small bank loans. These small loans enable individuals to consolidate debts, and to pay back from income. WHEN IN TORONTO Make Your Home Small loans furnish just one more example of the service available to you at your bank. Sponsored by your BankAdvertisement Lime for Side Soil It is claimed, and with consid­ erable justification, “A woman’s work is never done,” but we .insist, neither is a man’s—-if he’s a farm­ er. We went through a busy sum­ mer and a particularly difficult-fall and now, instead of resting after the crops are off, we have to start work on the soil for next spring’s Seeding. Fall plowing is in evidence everywhere and it is a treat to see so many making valuable use of barnyard manure. Especially notice­ able however, was the fact that there were not very many using lime which is an excellent medicine for acid-sick soils. Naturally, all soils do not require lime but if you noticed a drop in alfalfa or clover yields this year,- it could be a strong indication that the land needs a good application of lime. Other Warnings are seen in increased wireworm .infestation or too many thriving acid-loving weeds. A friend of mine experienced heavy -losses in his cash crops from wireworms ■but rid his fields of them with lime, giving dose. ability to improve the physical con­ dition of the soil making it more granular and friable. -Organic mat­ ter decomposes more readily after liming and similarly, availability of other, minerals in the soil , is in­ creased. Some Lime is Free If you are a long haul from the source of supply, it might be more economical to buy and truck burnt lime which will treat twice as much acreage as other types such as hyd­ rated or ground limestone. The for­ tunate farmers are those who' live near sugar factories, as I u'pder- istand they have plenty of lime which is offered free of charge. I have even seen their advertisements of burnt lime—free for the hauling. There is ho reason why a farmer living close to one of these fac- toi’ies# should evei- suffer from Un acid soil, If a farmer .happens to be a sugar beet groWej- he could take home lime after delivering his sugar beets. the sand knolls an extra Apply in Fall is often broadcast in theLime ■ Spring and mixed in by discs and harrows When working the soil for seeding or even put on after seed­ ing but fall applications have been just as satisfactory. The lime Will do its Work regardless of when it is used so We can do it when it best fits in with other work. I usually apply lime the fail before the cash crop comes up in rotation and use about a ton per acre for clay soil, and halt that for sandy. You know, lime Was used -hundreds Of years before commercial fertilizers but We Seem to have forgotten its ne­ cessity, thinking that fertilizers Were doing its Work. That isn’t the case. We need lime more than ever to enable our continual use tilizers. iLime’s first „ _____ acidity but just as important is its You: "Co-operation Would solve mbst of our problems.” Me; "You’re right. Freckles, would b© a nice tan if they’d only get together.” Government Expert: "What time do you go to work?” Farmer: "Son, I don’t go to work. I Wake up sur­ rounded by it.” soils id stand the o£ commercial fe'r- action is to reduce awrleg LOCATED on wide SPADINA AVE. At College Street . RATES . . . Single $1.50-$3.5O Double $2.50-$7.00 . Write for Folder We Advise Early Reservation A WHOLE DAY’S SIGHT-SEEING WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE A. M. POWELL, President ) Another 'difference between a married man and a bachelor is that when a bachelor walks the floor with a. baby he is dancing. 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