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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1936-03-19, Page 3Thursday, March 19 th, 1936 WJNGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE THREE I waters struck with sudden fury as riv­ ers and streams flowing into Lake Ontario broke from their banks after Wednesday’s swelling rains. High­ ways were covered, a freight train de­ railed, ments tones front 180 miles were affected. Damage at Port Hope was heavy, ' bridges and railway embank- washed out and riverside fac- and homes inundated, The lake towns from Toronto east for SO* is delicious Alberta Awaits Douglas Edmonton—Alberta’s Social Credit Government is prepared to co-operate fully with Major C. H, Douglas when he reaches Edmonton, but there was still no indication the British mone­ tary theorist would come. Premier Aberhart awaited a reply from Major Douglas to a cable assuring willing­ ness to co-operate fully “when you come here.” U.S. Magazines on Free List Ottawa—Over protests from Con­ servative members, the House passed tariff changes in the Canadian-Ameri­ can treaty which placed magazines on the free list, Conservative Leader Bennett led the protests, claiming Canadian magazines would lose circu­ lation and the gates would be reop­ ened to unconscious influences on character. Mine Department to Stay Assurance that the mining depart­ ment would not lose its identity in any consolidation of the departments' under his control was given by Hon. T. A. Crerar, Federal Minister of Mines, at the fifth annual dinner of ’ the Ontario Prospectors and Develop­ ers’ Association in the King Edward Hotel, Toronto. Royal Probe on Coal Price Ottawa:—Inquiry into the alleged combine controlling the importation and distribution in Canada of anthra­ cite is likely to be made by a Royal Commission, it was learned in Gov­ ernment circles. The authorities are of the opinion-that better results will be obtained, in this way than by a Parliamentary investigation conducted by a committee of the Commons. To Investigate Lethal Chamber Ottawa--The Department of tice will gather information on suc­ cess of lethal chambers in ■Southwest­ ern United States to determine whe­ ther hanging should be abandoned in murder cases, Minister of Justice La­ pointe told the House, of Commons. Jus- For The Best Eye Service CONSULT F. F. HOMUTH* • Eyesight Specialist Phone 118. Harriston The Minister made his statement dur­ ing discussion of a bill sponsored by Dr, J. K. Blair (Lib., North Welling­ ton) to abandon hanging in favor of lethal chambers, The Blair bill was allowed to stand while the depart­ ment gathers the information and also the opinion of Provincial Attorney- General. Spanish Mobs on Rampage Madrid—Mobs of extremists roam­ ed the streets of the Spanish Capital, setting fire to churches and convents, and shouting, “Burn all the Pope’s property.” The latest outbreak of pol- tical disturban'ces was the signal for an emergency meeting of Cabinet Ministers after tlfe roving rioters had set fire to a newspaper plant, three church buildings and, engaged in num­ erous street encounters. Bachelor King Again Has People Guessing London—The possibility that the King might eventually marry became a leading topic of conversation throughout the British Isles in the v/ake of a message sent by his Ma­ jesty to the House of Commons- Din­ ner tables in mansion and cottages alike .hummed with lively talk and speculation regarding the missive, which was in connection with consid­ eration by the House of the civil list. Delivered by Neville Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Royal message said: “His Majsty de­ sires that the contingency of his mar­ riage should be taken into account so that, in that event, there should be a provision for her Majesty the Queen and the members of his Majesty’s family corresponding to the provis­ ions which the House of Commons has been willing to make in like cir­ cumstances in the past.” Plans Balanced Budget'for 1936-37 How Premier Hepburn plans to balance his 1936-37 Budget was re­ vealed in the estimates brought down by the Premier. The $13,000,000 de­ ficit of the closing fiscal year, they revealed, is to be taken up by the $6,000,000 revenue increase expected from the income tax and by an $8,- 000,000 cut in the vote for relief. The Premier’s estimates show no evidence of any other new taxes. Slight reven­ ue increases are expected, and these include an 8% increase in the gas tax receipts, and a 10% increase in the corporation tax revenue. The Prcm- i ier’s/speech knifed any idea of tax in­ Object to Nude Paintings Burlington—Nude paintings, part of a promised loan exhibition from the Ontario College of Art, will be shown at the Burlington High School exhibit on March 27 only at the legal peril of all concerned, including Fred S. Haines, A.R.C.A., President o'f the Toronto Art School, who is schedul­ ed to open the exhibition and deliver a lecture. J. N. Ogg, 93, mentally i creases in these two divisions, and it alert and vigorous of body, declared was presumed the revenue increase is that he will, under authority of the Child Protection Act of Ontario, ex­ amine the Burlington High School art exhibit on March 27, and if nudes are displayed, immediately report to the Crown Attorney, W. I. Dick, of Halton County at Milton. K.C., Tourist Camps May Have to Keep Records ' x Legislation requiring records of the guests who stop for the night at tour­ ist camps was set under way at Queen’s Park. A clause in a Govern­ ment bill sponsored by Minister of Health, Dr. Faulkner, will give the Government the power to require that a register of guests is kept at tourist camps, summer camps and summer resorts. Floods Very Destructive In Eastern Ontario Driven from their homes by the most widespread floods Eastern §nd Central Ontario have experienced in twenty years, 400 families watched ice-dotted: waters surge around their dwellings and counted the cost at more than $300,000. Hardest hit of the scores of cities, towns and vill­ ages affected, Belleville, a city of 14,000, was in serious plight with .five feet of water roaring down main streets, more than 300 homeless and a food shortage threatening. Flood 09 •wd guaranteed HYDRO LAMPS The Lon$ Life Lamps * Wingham Utilities Commission Crawford Block.Phone 156* expected out of better conditions. The Premier figures gross at $13,000,000 mated for last year 000,000 above the his revenue will above that esti- and nearly $8,- $5,000,000-m o re- than-expected” revenues actually ceived. last year. re- May Issue Scrip As one of the first moves to crease business for the London & Stanley Railway this year and encour­ age people to use the city-owned road it was proposed in municipal circles to issue scrip to the extent of 10% of the amount included in the prop­ erty owners’ tax bill. The London Railway Commission is asking the City Council for $470,000 in the year’s tax levy to take care of the L. & P.S. estimated deficits. This amounts to more than $6 for every man, woman and child, in the city. '3 in­ Pt. NEWS of the DISTRICT 3 = 7 Bus Passengers Escaped Injury Arthur Newstead, Central Ontario Bus Lines driver, was severely cut around the lfead and hands when his bus veered off the highway north of Fergus and was carried across a ditch and for 100 feet into a field. Seven passengers on the bus escaped injury. The bus was travelling south from Owen Sound to Guelph, and, the pas­ sengers were taken into .Fergus in cars, and later sent on to Guelph. Twice Saved On Saturday last Lawrence Yuill, six feet three inches of gangling youth, was saved from drowning by Roy Snazel. Yuill fell through a hole in the ice at the harbor and was un­ able to climb, out. Friday Yuill 'step­ ped on seemingly solid ice at the har­ bor and nea'rJy passed.' out of sight as he dropped into the snow-topped wat­ er. He was pulled, out by Ned Sale. An hour later he was back on the job, ice cutting, when he stepped in a hole and sank-to the hip. He remembered the date, Friday 13, and took the af­ ternoon off. Lucknow Reeve Fractures Ankle Wilford Anderson, Reeve of Luck now and part owner, with his father George Anderson in Ontario, had breaking a bone looking after the flax seed to be shipped from the Sea­ forth mill. At the time of the acci­ dent he was walking along the rail­ way trafck when in some manner his foot slipped on the slush, one foot Catching between the tics and throw­ ing him. After having his injured liffilj bandaged he drove his cat* to his home in Lucknow, where he had fur­ ther medical attention and had the of several flax mills the misfortune of hi his ankle, while loading of a car of THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR NATURAL “BULK” Needed to Correct Constipation* Most people recognize the seri­ ousness of constipation. But too often they dose themselves with strong cathartics that often actu­ ally lead to chronic constipation. The natural way to check com­ mon constipation is to correct the condition which causes it—usually, i nsufficient “bulk” in meals. How can you get “bulk”? Fruits and vegetables have some. Bran has more. The most popular product of this kind is Kellogg’s All-Bran. The “bulk” in All-Bran is gentle in action. All-Bran also supplies ' vitamin B and iron. This delicious cereal is a whole­ some food. Serve All-Bran regu­ larly for regularity, with milk or cream—or use in cooking. Two tablespoonfuls of All-Bran daily will usually correct constipa­ tion due to insufficient “bulk.” If not relieved, see your doctor. All-Bran gives you gentle in­ ternal exercise. Sold by all grocers, Made by Kellogg in London, Ont. ^Constipation due to Insufficient "bulk" ankle set in a cast. be further death last Ashley, R. Mrs. Alma took his own life. He died from a gunshot wound in the mouth. He was 33 years old, and was an active church worker in the Hanover Angli­ can chpreh. No inquest will be held. —Mildmay Gazette. A 1,000-Pound Baby How many people can boast of a 12-month old baby weighting half a ton? Well, Mr. Andrew Detzler rais­ ed a colt, which is exactly one year old, and has attained the astonishing weight of 1,000 pounds. This would make even a yearling elephant look sick, and we wonder—if the quadrup­ ed gains accordingly in the next three years—just how big and heavy it will be. We are afraid special scales will have to be supplied to weighs the an­ imal in that length of time.—Tees- water News. Fractures Leg Sleighriding Ronald Kinch, six year old son of Mr, and Mrs. Earl Kinch, was injured in a sleighriding accident. The lad was sleighriding on a hill near his home on Princess S.treet North. His young­ er brother Bobby came down the hill and ran into him breaking two bones in his leg below the knee.—Kincar­ dine News. Probing Death of Nurse Authorities are said to investigating the sudden November of Miss Maud N., daughter of Mr, and. Ashley, of Brant township, whose death occurred in Guelph. The body is reported to have been exhumed at the Walkerton Cemetery' Thursday and a post mortem said to have been made by officials of the attorney-gen­ eral’s department, Toronto, stomach was removed and taken Toronto for further analysis. Dog Kills Doe A big doe met its doom when it wandered into the barnyard at Archie McIntyre’s farm a few days ago. Up­ on sighting the deer, the dog attack­ ed it and in the battle that ensued the canine was victor. Gerald Wag­ ner, who is employed by Mr. MacIn­ tyre, was working nearby with the team, but could not leave them stand­ ing and by the time he reached the Iscene, the battle was over. Constable Moore was notified and brought the animal to town. At this time of the year, deer are not so good to eat and the carcass will be disposed of rather than cut up for meat.—Lucknow Sen­ tinel. ■••• ••• VITAFOOD CHICK STARTER is away out in front as the leading choice of Poultrymen in this territory. Already more than twice as many Poul­ trymen are using this feed as were using it at this time last year. It is rich in essential proteins, minerals and vita­ mins, and fortified with cod oil. Its freshness is a factor in its palatability,—promoting superb food consumption with rapid, sturdy growth and de­ velopment,—and its moderate cost is a big saving to you. ROE VITAFOOD is fully guaranteed. You must be satisfied. Raise a group of chicks with ROE VITAFOOD CHICK STARTER and watch them “go places.” Order a few bags from you dealer and it will convince you of its merits. The to Boy Saved from Death in River Five-year-old Jimmie Burke, Mitch­ ell, owes his life to George Doerr, 11- year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Doerr. Jimmy, who had broken through the river ice near the Main street bridge, was clinging to the edge of the ice when the Doerr boy heard his cries for help. The smaller was almost exhausted when help ched him. Winged Visitor at Arena While a goodly number of Palmers­ ton’s youth glided over the ice at the Arena on Saturday night to the strains of the Citizens’ Band, a wing­ ed-visitor flitted from beam to beam i during the evening. The feathered creature was none other than an owl who had gained admittance without paying amusement tax, and although he enjoyed the taste of the bright lights he did not, apparently, give a “hoot” for the band.—Palmerston Observer. Roe F&rms Milling Co. Atwood, Ontario Represented locally by— Howson & Howson, Wingham R. J. Hueston & Son, Gorrie Alex. Manning, Belgrave. Legume Inoculation boy rea- Flood Closes Hay School - The children at Number 13, and Stephen school, think there is no­ thing unlucky about the number. The rising Aux-Sable River flooded all ap­ proaches to the building and the tea­ cher, Charles Pearce, and' pupils, are having an enforced holiday. The “Sodom”1 .bridge near the school is submerged and motorists passing have to drive through water. Hay Plan Mausoleum at Walkerton Walkerton Cemetery may have a mausoleum within the coming year. The result of heavy snow and bad roads in the cemetery during the past winter making burials difficult, has prompted Reeve Winters, chairman of the cemetery committee, to recom­ mend to the Town Council that a mausoleum be built. If erected the mausoleum would be built in such a situation that it would serve for both Walkerton Cemetery and Calvary R. C. Cemetery, which are adjacent. Measles at Lucknow' Second and third rooms of the pub­ lic school, Lucknow, were closed last week on account of scarlet fever and measles. The attendance dwindled to below half. Twenty-one of 36 pupils in third room were absent. At the first of the week it was estimated that there were probably between 40 and 50 cases in the village. The measles for the most part are of a mild type, and arc not so much feared as the outbreak pf scarlet fever, three cases of which arc under quarantine in the village. Deer at Orangeville Citizens of the West Ward had an unusual visitor in a young doe which trotted leisurely over the Court House lawn, the Public School grounds and jumped a fence on Mr. F. J. Patterson's grounds. Mr. Pat­ terson, who had a good view of the doe, or fawn, says it appeared alarm­ ed and he thinks it had been chased by dogs. The deer was also seen by Miss Alberta Kearns and other mem­ bers of the Kearns family near their home at the west end of Zina St. — Orangeville Banner. Fern over 26 Years Old Twenty-six years ago while Mr. and Mrs. David Henning were on their honeymoon to different points in the United States they received a fern as a wedding gift from the former’s bro­ ther, falo. lias it is it is and aS many a younger plant.*—-Milverton Sun. Il Mr. Henry Y. Henning, of Ruf- All through the years this plant flourished and despite the fact over a quarter of a century old still in a fine, healthy condition presents as good an appearance Ended His Life Arthur Mould, an English-born fhrth laborer, who had been working on the farm of 1'hos. Scales of Brant for the past two and one-half years, Operates on Hen Walter Robson, of Norrish's green house staff, performed what is appar­ ently a successful surgical operation on one of his hens. Walt, discovered that the bird in question was suffer­ ing from an obstruction in its crop, and he conceived the idea of perform­ ing an operation that might prolong its life and make it a fit victim for the axe in future. Securing a keen- edged knife he made an incision, re­ moved the contents of the crop and the obstruction, which proved to be a straw, and with needle and thread sewed up the wound.—Walkerton Herald-Times. “I played Beethoven all the after­ noon.” “And lost, I bet.” This time of year when farmers are making preparation for seeding, the question arises whether or not alfalfa —clover or other legume seed should be inoculated before sowing. The an­ swer depends on the circumstances. Where a legume is grown for the first time the proper noduleforming | bacteria are often lacking in the soil, and inoculation is strongly advised. Where the same crop has been grown within a few years there are probably sufficient bacteria in the soil to in­ oculate successfully a fresh seeding. Bacteria of some legumes survive in the soil longer than others without the host plant. Recent experiments indicate that red clover bacteria may survive in soil better than alfalfa and sweet clover, or pea and vetch bac­ teria. After a lapse of years, there­ fore, reinoculation appears less urgent with red clover than with the others. Even where the soil contains suffic­ ient bacteria to produce nodules, re­ inoculation may be of benefit. Inves­ tigations have shown that there are good and poor strains of nodule bac­ teria. Therefore, reinoculation may be very helpful by introducing a good strain of bacteria into the soil hav­ ing a much higher power to fix nitro­ gen and thus help the crop and the soil. Farmers should realize however, that inoculation is only one factor in the production of a successful legume crop and cannot overcome other un­ favourable factors such as poor seed, acid soil, poorly prepared seed bed, etc. The only unfavourable factor it can overcome is lack of nitrogen in the soil, and the poorer the soil is in nitrogen the greater the gain will be | from inoculation. : Coming uphill from Lower Thames street, in London, was a hand-barrow loaded with cases of fish. As usual, one man was in the shafts and two men were pushing at the rear of the barrow. But the going didn’t seem, too good. . . The “horse” stopped, dropped the barrow on its leg, and, turning round, shouted to his helpers: “Orl right behind?” “Yus!" came the answer in duet. “Oh, are yer? I thought you’d fal­ len 'orf!” jnnjTrrrji NOW is the time to repair your buildings which have been un­ avoidably neglected during trying depression times. Order your roof­ing before advances in the price of steel push up the price of roofing. Eastern Steel Products offers two great values in. Metal Roofing I Rib- Roll and Tite-Lap I Each has exclus­ ive features guaranteeing weather­ tightness and easy application. They do not warp, shrink, crack, curl, or bulge. Ask also about.E.S.P. Barns .... made by the foremost Company-Built Barn manufacturer tn Canada. Sok Canadian manufacturers and distri­ butors of Jamesway poultry equipment. Guelph Street • Prestcn, Ont. Factories also at Toronto and Montreal RIVER RISES SEVEN FEET IN FEW HOURS Buildings on cither side of Trent river, Ont, were partly sub­ merged when the ice broke and the river rose close to seven feet within the la few hours. Most of the damage to buildings was done in the town of Trenton. The above scene shows some of the Trenton buildings on tire western shore of the river which were partly inundated. Hugo cakes of ice, over a foot in thickness, swirled down the river and caused many ice jams. High fiver banks protected the res® idcntial sections.