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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-04-25, Page 24 Page, 2 THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 25th, 1946 /I *T Exeter {Earned=Mbb or nte Times established 1873; Advocate established .1881 amalgamated November 1924 PUBLISHED each THURSDAY MORNING AT EXETER, ONTARIO An Independent Newspaper devoted to the interests, ot the Village of Exeter and Surrounding District Member of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association; Member pf the Ontario-Quebec Division of the CWNA All Advertising Copy Must be in Our Hands Pater Than Noon on Tuesdays SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 a year, in advance; three months J, M. SOUTHCOTT Not RATE six months, $1.00 60c , PUBLISHER THURSDAY, APRIL 25th, 1946 Two Hard Knocks Farmers recently had ten to fifteen dol­ lars per animal cut off the price of their fatted cattle. They had fed their cattle in the expec­ tation of receiving the unreduced price. This involved the use of a large amount of grain and other feed to say nothing of the expendi­ ture of a great deal of expensive labor. Little wonder that the farmer with a stable full of fatted cattle is'disappointed and angry. The sud­ denness of the reduction of price of his prod­ uct makes the situation all the more disagree­ able. Meanwhile he has his bills to pay and other expenses to be taken care of. The second hard knock is what looks to be a disabling ad­ vance in the price of farm machinery. Farmers tell us that farm labor is scarcer and more ex­ pensive than ever. For six years the farmer has done his best to keep up with his work and to , see to it that food is produced for Canadians and other folk all over the world. Meanwhile the farm help upon which he was accustomed to rely has been called to the colors or induced to enter the manufacturing or other activities. The call of the higher wages offered by these occupations has been too persuasive to leave the farmer the help he sorely needed. In many cases, too, the farmer and his wife find them­ selves less able, physically, to carry out their farm work. It is little to be wondered at then that the farmers are perplexed and discouraged. * * * * - Is It Wise? Is it wise for Canada to be shipping so much of her best manufactured products to other countries that soon will be her competitors. Canadians cannot do their best work without adequate supplies and equipment. The build- a ing trades exemplify the situation. Men start building dwellings and warehouses only to find themselves brought up short by inability to get tools and materials.- Why starve Canadians to supply tools and materials to other countries? The same applies in the matter of food. Unless we are mislead the best of our food is going abroad. Over and over again we hear home­ makers complain that they cannot get adequate supplies for their tables or their wardrobes. At the same time prices are steadily advancing. The family budget of a few years past simply is shot to pieces.«■ «•* The Forgotten Man It is the consumer who pays. It must be remembered in this connection that the consum­ er’s ability to pay has limitations that already are becoming oppressive. It is the last buyer who carries the heaviest burden. The’party who buys food for his own consumption or who in­ vests in clothing for his own wearing or who invests in tools, implements or machinery that wears out under his own hand is the one who pays the bill for the whole rising price process. Anyone who thinks will understand that it is the consumer of goods of any kind is the party that pays the piper. The party hardest hit in this distressing situation is the party who ten years ago was obliged to retire from productive labor on what he thought was a fair financial -competency. He has given liberally of his lim­ ited store to support church and school and social life only to find himself in a whirl of financial circumstances that make it well-nigh impossible for him to keep his head above water in the swiftly flowing life of the present day. This is the man who has been forgotten or scorned. men tell you that a very considerable portion of their time is devoted to ascertaining what the next move of the other fellow in the sume sort of business is likely to be- So far has this sort of thing gone that some traders and manufac­ turers. tell us that we are engaged in something like war as far as the effort to secure prosperity is concerned- As long as suspicion dominates the race peace and prosperity are not likely to abide with the race, #• * * * And They Liked It In the dark days of Dunkirk England s bravest sons gasped for fear that freedom for which Britain had struggled for more than a thousand years was likely to perish from the earth. In that awful moment Winston Churchill rallied the nation as no people had been hearten­ ed hitherto. This he did by having his people understand the appalling imminence of their peril. Nation after nation had fallen before the wicked, but mighty Hun. And now, Mr, Churchill pointed out, it was Britain’s turn to encounter the mightiest war machine that ever steam­ rollered the right of men. “We will fight them on the seas, we’ll fight them on our shores, we’ll fight them in our cities, we’ll fight them in every city, and on every hill,’’ he cried. “Blood, sweat and tears," was to be the cost of defending Brit­ ain’s island home. Despair gave place to hope. Hope was followed by determined action. The pleasure yacht became a rescue ship. The mer­ chantman became a man of war. The factory, hitherto devoted to peace time goods, turned out rifles, cannon and shells and war tanks. Every man, woman and child in Britain stinted himself to the point of penury that liberty’s defenders in the air, on the sea, and on the land might be adequately fed and clothed. Wherever there was need of help in Europe, in Africa, or in Asia, Britain’s sons were found to give the needed support. Most wonderful of all the sacrifice was "made joyfully and every Britain served with a joyous heart. Churchill lived in the hopes and thought of everyone who heard his clarion call to devoted service. It never occurred to Britons that they would fail. And we need some such rallying power these trying hours. Too many of us have become critical. Far too many are cyni­ cal. Too many have allowed themselves to be­ come greedy and self-seeking. We have allowed ourselves to become miserable. We have failed to see the wonder and glory of the hour* that has come to us, but which may pass away unim­ proved through our faint heartedness. Difficul­ ties in the market, in the shop and in the field and household seem to be becoming more numer­ ous and harder to'overcome. But there is no-oc­ casion for despair. Problems that men see may be solved. Over the hill. Difficulty lies in the celestial city. With shoulders together we may on with the burden. * * * * Note and Comment Canada found her soul on the battlefield; may she not lose it in the market. * '•» « * We would like to see a whole lot of those fellows who are talking about the big money the farmer is making, stop manufacturing, or big business to tackle the farmer’s job. -X » X *■ IP YiARS AGP A large crowd was present in Janies Street Church Tuesday "" ning uxi<3L were delighted with travel-story of Ellsworth and roy Toll, "Hitch-Hiking Round World.” The entertainment under the auspices of the W.A- A smouldering fire in a shed at the rear of 'Mr. W. F, AbbotCs home on Friday at noon was dis­ covered in time to prevent a serious conflagration. The fire started in some material near the boiler used for heating in connection with Mr. Abbott’s honey business, The Young People’s Guild of Caven iPresbyterian Church and friends enjoyed the splendid, lec­ ture of - Dr, R, P. K, Neville, of Western University on Monday eve­ ning. His subject was “The lLure of Archeology.” Mr, F, W. Gladman was chairman for the evening. A splendid concert was given on Monday evening in Tieman’s Hall, Dashwood, under the auspices , of the Henrich Memorial Band of Dashwood. The band of 38 instru­ ments was under the leadership of Mr. Harry Hoffman with Rev, E, Roppei acting as chairman. Mr, Alfred Wuerth, of Crediton, has purchased the grocery business of S. Battersby of Hensail, takes charge next week. 0Y0' the . Le­ the was H. and - 15 YEARS AGO The farm house of Lloyd at Clandeboye was almost complete­ ly destroyed by fire with the excep­ tion of the back kitchen on Tues­ day morning. No definite cause can be given for the outbreak which started in the attic. Practic­ ally all of the household goods were saved. A _truck belonging to Boss and Brazier, contractors for a new pavement south of Exeter, took fire in front of a local garage on Saturday afternoon and caused con­ siderable excitement. The garage men subdued the flames with a chemical extinguisher. Mr- Garfield Brown who recently moved to .Hensail from Kitchener, has opened up a boot and shoe re­ pair shop in the Hardy building. ■Miss Lulu McDonald has taken a position as assistant stenographer in the office of Carling and Morley. Mr. and Mrs. E. Abbott and Mr. ■Chas. Fairhall have returned to ■Crediton after spending the win­ ter in California. Leun ■10 We like General McArthur’s style. The other day when one of the big Councils criticized his actions in Japan he replied that he had been attending strictly to his own business and that his conduct was not subject to review. — * **• like to hear UncleJack Canuck does not Sam’s boys suggesting that food designated for John Bull and his family should be diverted to meet the needs of other people. John Bull and his people already have done a most creditable job of feeding the hungry and clothing the peo­ ple of other lands. What Other Editors Say ♦ ■»♦*■ An Essential Two great needs are to be satisfied before the world will run on an even keel. There must be peace and there must be prosperity. Peace, it must be remembered, is far more than an ab- sence of war. It is that condition in which every nation energetically Works out its own highest , interests blit in which it does not interfere with the welfare of other nations. Just now war is not an immediate menace though international seas have not altogether lost their wrath. Pros"* perity is the immediate need. Stories of starving men, women and children, and desolated cities and country-sides powerfully remind us that hunger and pestilence cast a dark shadow over many a once prosperous community and nation. The great enemy that stands in the way of as­ surance of peace and the advent of prosperity is suspicion. Do what international councils may, the belief continues that when any nation makes a major move it has an ulterior and sinister motive for so doing. The major part of healthy- minded international effort is exerted to curb this unwarranted interference with the good of any other nation, in business activity, business- Why The Butter Shortage? • (Stouffville Tribune) ’ The four-cent increase allowed in the price of creamery butter per pound will not be recent- ed so much by the consumers if it will bring production of this commodity more in line with the demand. We are told by the National Dairy Coun­ cil of Canada that stocks of butter are so low in Canada today that distribution has become a great problem. It points Out that from all sources the total butter in sight for Ontario amounts to only 1.9 pounds per capita. In Que­ bec it is only 1.5 pounds, in Nova Scotia 1.25 pounds, British Columbia 1.3 pounds and New Brunswick 2 pounds. It is rather strange that an agricultural country like Canada hasn’t been able to produce enough butter for our domestic needs even on a rationed basis. It isn’t that we hAve been ex­ porting butter iii any great volume. The Dairy Council states that current rumors to the effect that butter is being exported to help feed Eur­ ope are not correct. During January and Feb­ ruary about half a million pounds only were • exported, mainly to the British West Indies. This was only about three per cent of Canada’s production. Can it be that butter has been hoarded in anticipation of a higher price? No doubt the shortage of butter is partly due to the fact that people have been drinking more milk due to the scarcity of soft drinks. Probably part of the money received through the baby bonus has been used to supply more milk to children. That, of course, is a good thing. Brpwn*Frem|in An early spring wedding took place in .St, Paul’s Anglican Church Clinton on Thursday, April 11, When the Rev. R. M. p. Bultel united in marriage Ellen Louise, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo, iFremlin to. Frederick 'Charles Brown elder son of Mr. and -Mrs, John Brown, Zurich. The bride, given in marriage by, her father, wore a floor-length gbwn of white sheer with finger-tip veil and carried a cascade bouquet of red peerless roses. She was attended by 'Miss Margaret A- 'Glenn, of Hensail, who wore a floor-length gown of blue lace with shoulder-length veil. Her bouquet was of pink Virginia car­ nations, Mr. William Brown, Zurich, brother of the groom, was best nian. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. Miss Margaret Fremlin, cousin of the bride, and Miss Max­ ine Miller, served. Guests were pres­ ent from London and Zurich, Later the happy couple moop trip to the 'wearing black they farm been Montreal, Hensail, for the three years., An Assured Egg Market for the Lifetime of your 1946 Chicks! Confidence in the Market RIGHT now you can look ahead and see a profitable, and assured, market for eggs for at least a year ana a half—the normal lifetime Of your 1946 phicks. The “gamble’' has been taken right out of poultry. There is no reason to suppose Canadians will seriously cut down on their egg consumption—-which is high. Then, too, the British egg contracts have been settled not only for 1946, but for 1947, providing a basic floor price for all the surplus eggs we are likely to produce, British requirements for 1948 will be announced before the end of 1947, The demand for poultry meats.—both do-’ mestic and. foreign—js equally strong. left for a honey- States, the bride wool dress with On their return on the a blue accessories. will reside near Zurich. The bride has on- the staff of the Bank of Confidence in Bray Chicks Bray chicks are bred to be vigorous, thrifty, fast growing and to have them mature and laying for the profitable fall and winter season. <If you have been holding off ordering your Bray Chicks for 1946—or if you need additional chicks to take care of summer losses and fall culling—place your order now. You can have confi­ dence in the market. You can have confidence in Bray Chicks. groom S’-quick developing—the very qualities you must have in. May chicks past Sun- 94th DANIEL SMITH, ZURICH, MARKS 94th BIRTHDAY Daniel Smith, of Zurich, on day, April 21st, observed his birthday. He spent the day on the farm homestead now owned by his oldest son, Clayton Smith, half mile south of -St. Joseph, on the Blue Water highway. His youngest son, Irvin, is in the offices of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, Hamilton, while his other Chester L. Smith, is publisher the Zurich Herald. Mr. Smith remarkably active for his age _ Fred W. Bray, Limited 120 JOHN ST. N. — HAMILTON, ONT. Bray Chick Hatchery, Exeter ‘ Phone 246 son, of is A Pimple Covered Face Andrew Boyce, of Moose Jaw, formerly of B'rucefield, has retired from the C.P.R. rail service as senior engineer of the Saskatche­ wan district. .During a total of 4 6 years of service he was engineer on many trains, including the Presi­ dent’s special, Governor-General’s special, and trains carrying the Prince of Wales in 1923, and Their Majesties in 1939 25 YEARS AGO Gordon Cunningham has taken a position as junior in the Molsons Bank.Messrs. Merner Bros., of Clinton, have sold their flax mill and farm to Mr? H. B. Strothers, of London. At a meeting of the executive of the Athletic ^Association of the Athletic Association of the Y.P.C.A., a program of sports was outlined which will prove both beneficial and interesting to the general 'pub­ lic. The following convenors were appointed to organize clubs: 'base­ ball, Derry Boyle; soft ball, W. S. COle; basketball, Clyde Heaman; lawn tennis, O. 'Southcott. Arrange­ ments are being made to enter a junior team in the -North Welling­ ton Baseball League. Mr. Earl Southcott is home from the University of Toronto having completed the year’s work in theo­ logy. He leaves shortly to take charge of a circuit in Saskatchewan. At Crediton parsonage on April 16, Miss Irene ILouise Willert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Willert, of Stephen, was united in marriage to Mr. Wellington P. Haist, son of Mr. and 'Mrs. Fred Haist, of Stephen, by Rev. S. M. Hauch.. ■Sam Wein has bought the barber- ing business from W.A. Samforook and he will take possession next Monday. 50 YEARS. AGO D.D.G.M., R. W. Bro. J. A. Mc­ Fadden, accompanied by V.W. Bro. IF. W. 'Gearing, of Stratford, paid Lebanon. Forest Lodge, 'No. 133, A. F. and A.M., an official visit on Monday night last. The meeting was well attended and a most in­ teresting, instructive and pleasant time was spent by all. Our usually 'quiet village was thrown into a sudden and unex­ pected state of excitement on Sun­ day morning last about two o’clock when the fire alarm sounded. It was soon discovered that the un­ occupied house owned by Mrs. Geo. Eacrett, on Elizabeth Street, was the scene of destruction. The fire engine was soon on the spot; and in a very short time the flam.es were under control but not until the building was a total Wreck. As the house has been empty £or several months there is not the slightest doubt but that its destruction was caused by the match of an incen- diarist as a quantity of old rags saturated with coal oil were found in the closet Mr. A. R. second year _ . Royal College of Dental Surgeons, of Ontario, held h Toronto. He will practice in his father’s office until October. Will Hill has secured a position in a large dry goods store in Buf­ falo, N. Y. Wm. Browning returned last week from the Detroit 'Medical School. 133, under the stairway. ■Kinsman passed his examination at the Smiles . . . Patient; "I seem to have a cold, I've already goiiO to see the drug­ gist about it." Doctor: "And What idiotic advice did he give you?" Patient; "He told nie to see you " Kills Many a Romance The lives of many young people are made miser­ able by the breaking out of pimples, and you probably ’’ know of cases where a promising romance has been I spoiled by those red, white, festering and pus filled sores on .the face. The trouble is .not so much physical pain, but the 1 ■ ■ » mental suffering .caused by the embarrassing disfigurement which very .often makes the .sujfferer ,ashamed to,,go out in company. z •_ The quickest way. to get rid of pimples is to improve the general health/ by a thorough,cleansing of the blood. ~ Burdock Blood Bitters helps to cleanse the blood and with the blood cleansed the complexion should clear up. The T. Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. FARM WHICH DO I NEED MOST ? V AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT New or used. yj IWESTOCK • u uke Maybe breeding to S^ew b\iU to your herd. y $ i i V B&T WBBi F«" Construction, improvement or repair of dwelling, barn, silo, ice-house, garage, labourers* n±-fieSfOr $0Hrist cabins; FnJ Jtlne ^a-rm buildings; inter­ ior decorating of your home, or adding one or more rooms or storeys. V fMlM OT“sedtsC present one- And when you’ve decided on the improve­ ments that will mean most to you in oper­ ating your farm, call on your nearest B of M hi manager to discuss the best way to finance your plans. * v uainw.0R WMBl Station of eluding wood, coab | t Pip^l built-in water beaters, P repair ^o^n&^n’of present system. He you of doing business. Remember, when you knows the farmer’s problems, and will like his friendly, helpful way Exeter Branch: J. 1. HENDRY, Manager Call or write for a copy of our folder on farm improvement loans, "Quiz for a Go-Ahead Farmer”. Bank of Montreal working with Canadians in every walk of life since 1817 ask for a loan at the B of M, you do not ask a favour.