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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-09-14, Page 3' Thursday, Sept. 14th, 1939 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE THREE no Cal- the that was said ,for the duration of the war is one of many measures considered in the last few weeks, but it is understood immediate action is contemplated, World Wide News In Brief Form Western Canada Special Bargain Excursions From All Stations in Eastern.' Canada GOING DAILY 1 SEPT. 15 - 29, 1939 INCLUSIVE Return Limit - 45 Days TICKETS GOOD IN COACHES at fares approximately l’Ac per mile. TOURIST SLEEPING CARS at fares approximately l%c per mile STANDARD SLEEPING CARS at fares approximately l%c per mile, . Cost of Accommodation In Sleeping Cars Additional Baggage checked. Stopovers at Port Arthur, Armstrong, Chicago and West. SIMILAR EXCURSIONS FROM WESTERN TO EASTERN CANADA DURING SAME PERIOD. Tickets, Sleeping Car Reservations and all information from any ag­ ent. ASK FOR HANDBILL. T267 CANADIAN NATIONAL . - ——fr ........................................... Britain Gets Cotton from U.S, Washington The United States will go through with its agreement with Great Britain for the exchange of 600,000 bales of cotton for 175,- 000,000 pounds of British rubber, - had been scheduled for Mitchell last month for the purpose of selecting a candidate to carry Conservative col­ ors in Perth at the next federal elec-, tion, It was postponed at that time owing to the inability of he commit­ tee to secure a suitable speaker. — Listowel Banner, May Have Found Meteorite While working in a field the other day, Lewis Reid, The Maples, picked up a piece of stone with very unusual markings. Mr, Reid thinks it may possibly be a fragment of a meteorite, —Arthur Enterprise-News, Liberal Quits to Avoid Election Calgary r— Manley J, Edwards, gary barrister, withdrew from Calgary West federal by-election was scheduled for Sept. 25, He to carry the Liberal banner. He he was withdrawing in the interest of national unity and because he felt a political campaign at present is not desirable. His withdrawal leaves on­ ly one candidate, Colonel D. G, L. Cunnington, Conservative. Leaders Endorse Co-Operation With Britain Ottawa — Prime Minister ‘Mac­ kenzie King staked the life of his Lib­ eral administration on Canadian par­ ticipation in the War against Germany and received the support of leaders of two of the three Opposition parties in the House of Commons. Hon. R. J. Manion, Conservative leader, anl John Blackmore, Social Credit leader, were unreservedly for the policy of full co-operation with Great Britain enunciated by Mr. Mackenzie King, but J. S. Woodsworth, leader of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federa­ tion, was not in agreement, although he said he spoke for himself and not for his party. ling, United States naVy retired, de­ clared that America “may be forced into the war to fight for its security, to maintain its freedom, in fact save the life of the nation.” to N.H,L, to Continue Toronto — Meeting While Canad­ ian Parliament met to decide the Do­ minion’s course of action in war, the management committee of the Na­ tional Hockey League laid plans continue operations this winter. to Rare Lizard Found A lizard of kind very rarely found in this part of Ontario was found on the shore in front of the Gaudier cot­ tage. It was a monpaine, commonly called hellbender, and its native haunts are the lakes and rivers of the northern States. This reptile was about twelve inches long, and was brown with dark spots. Its ears were pinkish red, resembling feathers and were kept constantly in had four short legs. Its bled that of an eel in Southampton Beacon. all comers in the 45 years and under class for the fourth consecutive time. —Mount Forest Confederate. motion, It skin resm- texture, — U.S. Increase Defence Forces Washington—President Roosevelt, declaring a limited national emergen­ cy to safeguard United States neu­ trality and to strengthen defence, au­ thorized the army, navy and Marine Corps to enlist 46,000 recruits. In ad­ dition he authorized expansion of the national guard by 35,000. Canadians in Old Country Offer to Enlist , x -London — Well over 1,000 Canad­ ian veterans of the Great War — enough to officer and man an infant­ ry 'battalion complete with auxiliary services—have applied to the high commisioner of Canada for enlistment in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, which they expect soon to come to Europe. India’s Princes Loyal Simla — India’s princes continued to add their names to the growing list of the country’s powerful rulers who have pledged their loyalty to Gt. Britain in the European war. Eighty- three have now sent pledges of loyal­ ty to London. German Shoes Ofif Market Armsterdam — German press dis­ patches said that German authorities have seized all supplies of shoes, belts and other leather goods. Sales of such merchandise have stopped, it was added. The Belgian news agency said control of foodstuffs and necessities was so strict that some stores, al­ though forced to remain open all day, have no supplies to sell. U-Boat News Not Published London — The British Government announced energetic measures to stamp out Germany’s submarines but said that it “will not always be desir­ able to publish news” of destruction ©f U-boats. The ministry said it was evident that “German submarine com­ manders have been given orders to sink merchant ships on sight and without warning” and that this was “in direct contravention of the rules ef submarine warfare.” Hoarding'To Be Stopped Ottawa — Anti-hoarding regula­ tions of the new wartime Price and Trade Board will affect the ordinary householder as well as his merchant, wholesaler and manufacturer, the or­ der in council tabled in Parliament makes clear. “No person shall accum­ ulate or withhold" from sale any ne­ cessary of life beyond an amount thereof reasonably required for the use or consumption of his household or for the ordinary purposes of his business,” the regulation declared. Soviet to Continue Polish Trade Moscow — The Soviet Union has assured Poland that Russia will strive as far as possible to maintain normal commercial relations with Poland. May Build Aircraft for Britain Quebec — Paul F. Si3e, president of Canadian Associated Aircraft Man­ ufacturers, said on his arrival from Europe he “would not be surprised” if Canada's airplane builders were “asked” to turn out fighting craft for Great Britain. Canadian Airmen Bomb Successfully London — One of Germany’s poc­ ket battleships was hit at least twice by Royal Air Force bombers who raided Wilhelmshaven. King Thanks Colonies London — The King, in a message that emphasized the scope of the Bri­ tish Empire, expressed his “deep ap­ preciation for the loyal messages and . offers of help which have poured in from the colonies and British depend­ encies' since the outbreak of the war.” South Africa Declared War Cape Town — The Union of South Africa joined Great Britain in war with Germany. A proclamation de­ claring that peaceful relations -with Germany had been severed and that “the Union is at war with the Reich as of September 6” was issued short­ ly after the Government of General Jan Smuts was sworn. Says U.S. May Be Forced! Into War Albany—Rear Admiral Yates Stir- Wheat Monopoly Not Yet Ottawa -— Establishment of a Gov­ ernment wheat monopoly in Canada 0 HYDRO LAMPS The Lonf Life Lempe guaranteed Wingham Utilities Commission Phone 156 Wingham Ralston in Cabinet Ottawa ;— Prime Minister Macken­ zie King moved to strengthen his wartime Cabinet when he gave the finance portfolio to Lt.-Col. J. L. Ral­ ston, K.C., 58-year-old Montreal law­ yer, distinguished war,, veteran . and former minister of national defence. Il Duce May Sponsor Conference Rome—Private Italian sources said Premier Mussolini was about to re­ new his proposal fpr a conference of powers with a suggestion for an arm­ istice in the German-Polish-British- French war until a conference could be arranged. Hepburn Shares in O’Connor Estate Toronto — An estate valued at $6,- 545,465 was left by Senator Frank P. O’Connor it was disclosed. Among nearly two score persons who will re­ ceive annual legacies under terms of the will is‘Premier Mitchell F. Hep­ burn, of Ontario. A bequest of $2,000 a year for 20 years was "left for Mr, Hepburn and his family. Ontario Government to Meet Sept. 19 Toronto — Although wartime tax­ es have been’ considered by the Gov­ ernment for the special session of the Provincial Legislature slated, to com­ mence September 19, that will not ne­ cessarily be the future policy of the Government, it was made known at Queen’s Park. NEWS of the DISTRICT Lucknow Boys Volunteer Five Lucknow boys have volun­ teered for service since the outbreak of war in Europe. They are Elliott Webster, Kenneth Cameron and three brothers, Sidney, Ted and George Whitby. All five were passed as phy­ sically fit and have joined the 97th Battery, Field Artillery, at Walker­ ton. Port Elgin High School Opened Hon. Dr. L. J. Simpson, minister of education for Ontario compliment­ ed the Port Elgin high School board and citizens of this town on the com­ pletion of a modern high school building Friday as he opened the new $55,000 toschool. The school cost build. Palnierston FofttiS Lions Through the efforts of vellc, former member of Lions Club and Arthur Carr, repre­ sentative business and professional business men of Palmerston gathered with the thought in mind of organiz­ ing a Palmerston Lions Club. More than a score of visitors from Strat­ ford, Goderich, Mitchell and Clinton were present, to form the officers were chosen. Club George La­ the Clinton rep re­ club and Perth Conservatives Cancel Conventlou John Murray, president Perth County Conservative tion, announced the nominating con* vention for the riding had been inde­ finitely postponed owing to the out­ break of hostilities, The convention of the Associa* Robbery at Harriston Thieves entered the McColl-Fron­ tenac office here by forcing open a door which leads in from a laneway. The Yale lock was broken when force was used. In a drawer in the desk the collections for Saturday and Monday had been placed by Mr. Ed. Holland, who has charge of the plant here. There was $395.65 in cash and over $400.00 in cheques, but the thief was only interested in taking the cash.— Harriston Review. Painful Injury in Curious Accident Isard was the victim accident in which she hand so badly that 14 required to close the of his barn to the concrete stable floor, 12 feet below. He was alone at the time the accident happened re­ pairing the floor and how it happen­ ed is conjecture. His unconscious form was found by his hired man. Middle-aged, Mr. Elliott is survived by his hired man. Mrs. James of a peculiar cut her right stitches were wound. She was carrying fruit jars down cellar when she fell. The jar in her hand broke, and fragments of glass cut her hand in an almost cir­ cular wound.—Kincarline News. was in potato cleverly camouflaged, were in a ditch near Exeter and over to police. However, the did do some night reconnoit- Prize Winner at C.N.E, Mr. Ephriam Snell has once again brought honour to Hullett township with his prize-winning flock of Leic­ ester sheep exhibited at the Toronto Exhibition. His record was the high­ est of any exhibitor in that class with the following prizes: reserve champ­ ion; two champions; eight firsts; two seconds’; four thirds and a second on wool.—Clinton News-Record. Seaforth to Revive Red Cross Plans for reviving the local branch of the Red Cross are being discussed according to Mrs. H. J. Gibson, pres­ ident. As soon as arrangements can be made, a meeting for the reorgan­ ization of the branch will be held.— Seaforth Huron. Expositor. Seaforth Lions .Close Pool As a precautionary measure follow­ ing the discovery of a suspected case of infantile paralysis in town, the Lions pool was drained and will re­ main closed for the balance of the season.—Seaforth Huron Expositor. Mount Forest Square Dancers Win At the Canadian National Exhibi­ tion, a group of Mt. Foresters did their bit to put the town, on the map, when the Floor Dusters walked off with top honours in two classes of the Square Dance competition. This group of exponents of the terpisch- orean art won the cup in the open .class for the third consecutive year and thereby became permanent pos­ sessors of the trophy. They also beat Blyth Man Heads Family Organization The annual Coombs reunion held at Pinafore Park, St. Thomas, with 62 in attendance. Those in charge of the reunion were as follows President, Tom Taylor, Blyth; sec­ retary, Mrs, Tom Taylor, Blyth; con­ vener of sports, Jim Cutt, Goderich. Palmerston in Fruit Belt? Despite our complaints on the wea­ ther, we have proof this week that Palmerston is in the fruit belt. Mr. Jack Donnelly this week picked two baskets of splendid peaches from a tree at the rear of the Salter Home. This tree was planted but a few years ago and this is its first crop.—Palm­ erston Observer. Tall Holyhock Dr. G. S. Fowler brought into our office a lengthy article which proved to be a holyhock, which he gew in his own back yard. The Doctor isn’t “Jack” and it -wasn’t a bean-stalk, but he could quite easily have shinnied from the ground to his second-storey bedroom window, if he wasn’t too heavy. The plant was really quite a length—11 feet, 10 inches from stem to stern.—Teeswater News. Wins Scholarship The O.A.C, scholarship of $100, donated by W. Cruickshanks, of Wingham, to a Bruce pupil, was won byi Edward Fischer, of Carrick. The Masey scholarship, which was in­ creased to $100 by the County Coun­ cil, was awarded to Joseph McCull­ ough, of Tiverton. the surface soil had been removed, This dark surface soil is approximate­ ly seven inches deep, overlying light­ er coloured subsoil. For the four-year period of the experiment the follow^- ing average yields per acre of barley have been secured from unfertilized land; no surface soil removed, 39.5 bushels; three inches of surface soil removed, 32,7 bushels; six inches of surface soil removed, 18.0 bushels; and all surface soil removed, 5.2 bushels. These results indicate that the loss in productivity accompanying soil eros­ ion has increased rapidly in propor­ tion to the depth of surface soil re­ moved, the productivity of exposed subsoil being less than one-seventh that of undisturbed surface soil. In the same experiment, where fer­ tilizer equivalent to 220 pounds per acre of a 4-8-6 mixture was drilled in with the seed, the average yields of Barley were as follows: no surface soil removed, 42,4 bushels; 3 inches removed, 43.3 bushels; 6 inches re­ moved, 2S.2 bushels; all surface soil removed, 14.0 bushels per acre. It will be seen that the fertilizer used in this experiment has compensated in part only for the losses caused by er­ osion. Moreover, the fertilizer has been less effective in restoring pro­ ductivity on completely eroded than on undisturbed soil, the correspond­ ing increase in yield per acre being 8.8 and 12.9 bushels respectively. The foregoing results suggest the importance of employing soil-conserv­ ing crops such as sod-forming hay, and of soil saving cultural practices, such as across the slope tillage wher­ ever danger of erosion exists. The fertile layer of surface soil is the re­ sult of centuries of weathering and bi- ' ological action, and its replacement when lost may prove a slow and cost­ ly process. i Fowl Stolen Twelve live chickens, sacks, found turned police ring on the assumption that criminals return to the scene of their crime and an arrest is hourly expected, Some' 75 young turkeys, averaging 5 pounds each, are reported to have been stolen in the Londesboro section. ‘ Trapped in Fence Deer Died With a hind hoof tangled Strands .of a wore fence on the farm of John Errington, West Wawanosh, the carcass of a deer, a four-year-old buck, was found by County Constable Jennings. The deer was.hanging head down, hopelessly entangled attempt­ ing to jump the fence, and it had pawed a deep hole in the ground be­ fore it died, trying to free itself. in the f THE EFFECT OF SOIL EROSION (Experimental Farms News) Erosion is probably the greatest single factor causing loss of soil fer­ tility. A large percentage of the avail­ able plant food in soil is present in the weathered surface layer, and may be permanently lost through the re­ moval of that layer by erosion. A familiar example may be observed in the loss of productivity caused by the formation of gullies. The which ac­ companies the gradual, uniform re­ moval of surface soil by sheet eros­ ion may be less apparent than in gul­ lying, but is no less real. The effect of sheet erosion in reduc­ ing soil fertility is clearly demonstrat­ ed by the results of an experiment which has been in progress for four years on the Central" Experimental Farm, Ottawa, states Wm. Dickson, of the Field Husbandry Division. In this experiment the effect on crop growth of varying degrees of erosion has been determined by growing barley on -“That fellow owes me $20.” “And won’t he pay it?” ,.J. “No, and he won’t even worry over Fall to Barn Floor Fatal Fred Elliott, Goderich Township farmer, died from a skull fracture re­ ceived when he fell through the floor plots from which different amounts of > Th* purt.l In which <ob«c<« <«* b* ,n>ok«d'‘ DEATH-DEALING BEETLES Tanks have proved to be a mighty .ing the supposedly invulnerable Sieg- pared the way for infantry occupa- ABOVE are examples of the British help to the French troops in storm- fried line. Six hundred of them pro­lion of the Saarbrucken region, Seen j equivalent—-the Royal Tank Corps— 1 which carry light camion,