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SHB SIGNAL PRINTING OO., Lao.
PUBLISHER*
THURSDAY, SEPT. la, 1918
EDITORIAL NOTES.
Thanksgiving Day, October 14th, will
be the next holiday.
Surely the weather man isn't going to
make us start our furnaces for a while yet.
And Vice -President Bury will never
know what he missed when he failed to
connect with the proposed C.P.R. banquet.
The Toronto Exhibition is over, the
London Fair is on this week, but the
Goderich Exhibition—greater and better
than ever—is still to come.
Well, now, you can't blame us Cana -
dans for sticking out our chests a bit
when we read the reports of what Can.
ada's boys are doing over in France.
The "world's series" baseball games were
witnes ed this year bycomparativelysmaf
crowds. The heroes of the baseball
diamond are outshone these days by the
heroes of the army camp.
The town should not allow a capable
and faithful civic onicer to leave town
because of a too strict idea of ecawrny.
It may mean a larger expenditure for less
efficient service in the future.
Hon. N. W. Rowell, who returned re-
cently from overseas. is now on a Western
tour and is advertised to speak at Chicago
and Winnipeg. 1f talking will win the
war. the Hon. Wesley appears to be doing
Ms part.
Marshal Foch doesn't say much, but
what he says means a good deal. In a
message to the municipal council of Parts
he declares: "We will continue to pursue
the enemy implacably." And he seems
to have a habit of keeping his word.
At last in Germany they appear to be
. seeing -the stgns of the times." In a re-
cent speech Chancellor von Hertling
spoke of dangers threatening "the Crown
and the dynasty " It is .some centuries
since one English king tat his head and
another his crown for crimes that look
white alongside the bloody record of the
Hohenzollern*.
It is a little top early to talk of British
free trade as a lorsaken policy. The
British Labor Congress has lust declared.
by a majority of five to one. that the war
has not changed the soundness of the
` princip.es of free trade. The same body
has passed a resolution{ urging the Gov
ment to ttreat 6ot4 g le in Irelandio
Coupled with the admittedly increased
strkngth of the Labor party. in Britain,
and 'the likelihood that it will have the
controLrng influence in the next Parlia-
ment. tl resolutions are highly sig-
nitiant.
s
In an addr-s at Montreal on Saturday
night, the Hon. C. C. Ballantyne. Mini-
ster of Mi-ine. " 3icated his belief and
hope that in the n r future Canada will
have a strong. soun, val policy of her
own. His vision was , a Canadian fleet.
forming a part and Parc of the Imperial
fleet but at the same tam Canada's unit
and under the absolute c. of of Can-
ada." The Minister inttmat • that the
Government would announce is naval
policy in due time. it looks - if the
Laurier plan is to win out after 1.
Some attention is being given to ee
matter of ministerial salaries. The clergy
men are in a rather awkward position.
With the cost of living constantly rising,
they require more money. blit church con-
gregations do not m'ave very quickly in
this direction. The ministers cannot go
on strike: too many people as it is regard
their church -going opportunities very
lightly. and if the pulpits were vacant
they would be glad of a new excuse to
stay away from church. No; the minis-
ters must "carry- on." and in a good many
cases comfort themselves with the "high
thinking" that is supposed to be coupled
with "plain living." Seriously-, though.
every! church congregation. in town or
country. should see that its minister is in
receipt of a salary sufficient to maintain
the dignity of his calling.
The people are now asked to practise
thrift, not only in view of the coming war
loan. but also in preparation for the dttb-
cuk times that will come after the con-
clusion of the war, the closing of the
munition factories and the return of
thousands of men now in armv service to
the industrial field. The pinch of after -
war conditions will be felt most in the
cities. where the war boom has reached its
greatest height. and it is not difficult to
foresee a marked exodus from the cities
back to the small towns and the farms.
The time has now come for men to• look
ahead and make connections which will
give reationahle assurance of comfort after
the war. It is not the man who is making
the biggest wages just now wbn is in the
safest position. especially Cif he is not
saving up for a rainy day. The map who
has a "job" that oral not be affected is-
jurioosly by the after -war readjustment
has a number of points in his favor.
At the ties of the German offensive
last elk Many British miners were
taken their work and put is the
stay. TIN result now is a serious coal
shortage, and the War Cabinet is under
public censure for its shortsighted • and
panicky action. It is pointed out that
with large bodies of American troops con-
stantly arriving in France the numerical
stability of the Allied forces was assured.
and that the drafting of the miners was a
mistake which is likely to have serious
consequences. as France and Italy, as
well as Britain itself. depend largely upon
the output of British crones. An under-
manned coal mine in Britain. like an un-
dermanned farm in Canada, is a source of
weakness to the Allied cause. In such a
war as this the work of the miner and the
farmer is as necessary as that of the sol-
dier; without wheat the armies could not
be fed, and without coal the munition
factories could not carry on.
September in Algonquin Park.
Algonquin Park is situated at an al-
titude of 2.000 feet above the level of the
sea. 200 miles north of Toronto and 170
miles west of Ottawa. The "Highland
Inn," a charming hotel, affords most com-
fortable accommodation at reasonable
rates. It is heated by steam, and grate
Wes add cheer to indoor pleasures. The
"Highland Inn" is operated by the Grand
Trunk Railway and will close for the sea-
son on September 30th, so make your
reservations early and enjoy the few re-
maining days. Handsomely illustrated
descriptive literature telling you all about
it from any Grand Trunk agent, or C E.
Horning, D. P. A.. Toronto, Ont.
GRAiN SHIPMENTS RECEIVED
AT GODERICH.
The statement, issued by the Lake Ship
pen' Clearance Association, of grain ship
menta by vessel from Fort William and
Port Arthur for the year August 1st. 1917,
to July 31st. 1918. gives the following
figures for Goderich:
Wheat 7.999.764 bushels
Oats 3.04.5,723 '•
Barley 258,124 "
Flax323,83e "
—
Total 11,627.449 "
in the list of Canadian receiving ports
Goderich is first in receipts of flax, second
in receipts of oats, fourth in receipts of
wheat and fourth in gross receipts.
The ports credited with the largest gross
receipts are Port McNicol, Port Col-
borne, Tittin, and then Goderich.
THE SIGNAL - GODERICH, ONTARIO
BOYS APPRECIATE SOCKS. lucky for its so far.
Yes. we are all longing to see it at an
Letters from Goderich Soldiers to Francs
to Women's Institute.
The %omen's Institute has for some
time been sending parcels of socks (sixteen
pairs to the parcelt to the Godeeich boy
in France. asking them to distribute the
socks among those in need of them. Inak
addition the Institute is sending so
through the War Contingent Association.
Following are letters received by Mrs.
Beattie, president of the Institute, from
some of the boys. Another letter of thanks
was received from Chas. McArthur. but
has been mislaid,
Mrs. E. Beattie.
Godericb. Ontario.
Dear Mrs. Beattie. -The socks so kindly
sent by tete Women's Institute of Gude-
rich arrived in good condition on the loth
inst. I have distributed the socks belong-
ing to different units of this division.,
Please accept and convey to the Women's
Institute our grateful thanks for their
kindly thoughtfulness.
We fed that our own dear ,people are
not lacktng in their efforts to do alt in their
power for Canada's fighting men in France,
and it is this knowledge that brings to us
after three years of bitter struggle a quiet
confidence and steel, our determination to
fight on until through the fading mists of
war we clearly see the real peace and con-
ditions we are striving for.
With very kind regards.
I remain,
lours very respecfully,K
D. M. MAcAY, Lt.
end. Won't that be a glorious day? But
it is coming sooner or later, fur I'm afraid
Heinie will have to go some soon to kap
us getting hha"guar," as they call it.
is blooming war well be on four years
s onthat it Sunwouday.ld Who
so brag.' would have thought
Well, Mrs. Beattie,you can take it for
s granted that we areall very thankful to
you and the Women's Institute, and you
all can feel satisfied that we hold you all
dear in our hearts, arid I will have to
come to a close.
Wishing you all the best of health and
happiness. 1 am,
tours very truly.
Best J. MACLEAN.
France. July 31st, 1918.
France, Aug. 1st, 1915.
Dear Mrs. Beattie,—Just a few lines to
thank you for the fine parcel of etxks
which I received yesterday.
The parcel reached us in a good state at a
critical time. 1t was raining like some of
otar old -trate showers at hone and the
mud is horrible when it rains. So I just
opened your parcel and put a claim on
one of those nice white pairs. I went
around and gave them to all the Goderich
boys I could find, and a pal of mine that
carne over to France with the original
47th Battalion. I gave him a pair: he is
going to thank you for them. I also gave
some of the boys your address, so you may
hear from some of them.
lin sure the Women's Institute are do-
ing a great deal more than their share in
this war. and it makes a fellow brace up
when he knows that he has such a lot of
cheerful -giving societies behind him.
I have not got the least idea when Ibis
war will be over. as you see more of the
news than we do. But you can gamble
Fritz is not coming through when we are
here.
Some of the boys have been hit. but 1 _
Mrs. E. Beattie
Goderich, Ontario. '
Dear Mrs, Beattie. -1 received the ever
welcome parcel sent by the %omen's In-
stitute of Goderich on July 27th. I now
take this opportunity of thanking the
members on behalf of the boys of the
50th Battalion for then kindness. The
parcel arrived about the right time and
the socks were ver y much appreciated by
the boys.
We were up the line at the time and
were having a lot of wet weather and this
night the boys had returned from a work-
ing party all wet and were real thankful to
get a pair of new socks. I distributed
them around and told them who they were
from and they said to write and express
their thanks and best wishes to the mem-
bers of the Goderich Women's Institute.
Signed on behalf of the boys of the 59th
Battalion.
Pte. H. MCGRAnEN.
Our Language.
"What became of your Swedish cook'"'
"Oh, she got her: Irish up and took
French leave. '
It is wrong fa[ mothers to neglect
their aches and pains and suffer in
silence ---this lends to chromic sickaaW
and often shortens lie.
11 your work Is tiring; if your nerves
areexritable; if you feel languid, weary
or depressed. Scott's Emulsion over-
t cornea teat such conditions.
It possesses in concentrated form
the very elements to invigorate the
strengthen the tissues, nourish
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NOTICE
TO .UNITED STATES CITIZENS IN CAPYADA.
By the United States Military Service Con-
vention Regulations, approved by the Gover-
nor -tit -Council on 20th August, 1918. MALE
CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES IN
CANADA, WITHIN THE AGES for the
time being SPECIFIED BY THE LAWS OF
THE UNITED STATES prescribing com-
pulsory military service. except those who
have diplomatic exemption, ARE MADE
SUBJECT AND LIABLE TO MILITARY
SERVICE IN CANADA. AND BECOME
ENTITLED TO EXEMPTION OR DIS-
CHARGE THEREFROM, UNDER THE
CANADIAN LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
The regulation& governing this liability are
published in the Canada Gazette (Extra) of
21st August, 1918; copy whereof may be
obtained upon applicaticm through the poet
to the Director of the Military Service Branch
of the Department of Justice at Ottawa.
UNITED, STATES CITIZENS of the
description aforesaid who were IN CANADA
ON 30th JULY. 1918, HAVE SIXTY DAYS
FROM THAT DATE within which TO
EXERCISE AN OPTION TO ENLIST or
enroll IN THE FORCES OF THE UNITED
STATES. or TO RETURN to the United
States; and THOSE WHO for any reason
SUBSEQUENTLY BECOME LIABLE TO
MILITARY SERVICE IN CANADA HAVE
THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE of the
accruing OF SUCH LIABILITY within which
to exercise the like option. It is stipulated
by the Convention also that certificates of
diplomatic exemption may be granted within
the optional periods aforesaid. EVERY
CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES TO
WHOM THE REGULATIONS APPLY is
required to REPORT TO THE REGIS
TRAR under the Military Service Act, 1917,
FOR THE province or DISTRICT WITHIN
WHICH he is, in the manner by the regulations
prescribed, WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER
THE EXPIRY OF HIS OPTIONAL PERIOD
and will be SUBJECT TO PENALTIES IF
without reasonable excuse HE FAIL SO TO
REPORT. For the information of those
whom it may concern Sections 3 and 4 defining
the requirements of registration,. with which
it will be necessary strictly to comply, are
set out substantially as follows:—
REGULATIONS
3. EVER MALE CITIZEN OF THE
UNITED S TES WITHIN THE AOEH
for the time in6 SPECIFIED IN THE
LAWS of the UNITED STATES prescribing
oompalsory Inibtaty service, not including
those who have diploMatic exemption, WITH-
IN TEN DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRY OF
THR TIME LiMITED BY THE CONVEN-
TION within which the 'Government of the
United States may issue ha certifeats of
diplomatie exemption, SHA .,TRULY RE-
PORT TO THE REGISTRA BY REGIS-
TERED POT, and in writing which is
plainly legible, his name in full, hit oe•cupation
and the data of his birth; stating aha whether
he is single, married or s widower; and if the
latter, whether he has a child living; alive if
married, the date of his marriage; and stating
moreover his place of residence and usual post
o®tae address in Canada; and, if he reeids
within a city or place where the streets and
dwellings aro named and sumhered, the name
and number of his street and dwelling; or if he
reside in another plane. the lot and oonreasion
uuember, mention, township, range, and meri-
dian, or other definite deseription whereby his
plate of residence may be located, having
regard to the custom of the locality in which
lies Hives: and IF WITHOUT REASONABLE
EXCUSE HE NFA)LFIGT OR FAIL TO
REPORT IN THE MANNER and with the
particulars aforesaid within the tithe limited
as aforesaid, HE SHALL BE GUILTY OF
AN OFFENCE, AND SHALL BE LIABLE
UPON SUMMARY CONVICTION to a
penalty not EXCEEDING FiVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS, AND TO 'IMPRISONMENT
for say term not exceeding six months, and
moreover he shall incur A PENALTY OF
$10.00 FOR EACH DAY after the time
when or within whioh be should have registered
during which he shall continue to be unregis-
tered.
4. EVERY UNITED STATEN CITIZEN
WHO HAA DIPLOMATIC EXEMPTION,
although not otherwise subject to these
regulations SHALL WITHIN TEN DAYS
after the granting of the same t.nily REPORT
TO THE RE(HkITRAR, in like manner and
with the same particulars as required by the
last preceding seetion; and in addition he shall
embody in his report a true and complete
statement of the particulars of hia certificate
of diplomatie exemption. NEGLECT OR
FAH IRE without reasonable excuse to comp)
with t reequiremeotd of this section SHALL
(`ONRTIT TE AN OFFENCE PUNISH-
ABLE 114 THE MANNER ANI) BY THE
PENALTIES providev4 in the fast precedins
section.
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IM MLO •Y TIMI DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH.
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W. ACHESON & SON
New Fall Coats
flowIworres
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Every visitor to our new Coat Depart-
ment will appreciate the assortments
so complete—so varied -long straight,
full lines. square collars, tailored
stitching, belts, or none at all, in-
verted plaits, etc. A very large selec-
tion and materials are good and sur-
prisingly beautiful qualities.
P es $18,' $20, $22, $25, $30,
$35
SALE OF FLOOR RUGS
Greatest value we have offered for many
a day. Goods bought months ago have
now arrived, and we will not carry over
so large a stock,
Tapestry Rugs
Heavy pure wool. deep pile, and in
splendid patterns and colorings.
Size 3x3 yards, 817, for $14.50.
Size 3x3} yards, 818, for 116.50.
Size 3x4 yards, 122, for 118.50.
Sea815.00.mless Tapestry Rugs, size 3x4 yards,
GOSSARD CORSETS
To thane who desire the comfort and in-
ividuality of superior Corsets, Goseard
Corsets make a direct appeal—material,
fit, pnish and style. Every pair we sell
with -the highest guarantee, and they
will retain their shape till worn out.
They lace in front. 13.00, 83.50, 85.00,
86.00 and up,
SILKS SILKS
Largest showing of plain and fancy dress
and skirt Silks we have ever had, plaids
and stripes and over -checks of splendid
qualities. Prices at per yard
12.00, $2.541 and $3,00
Black Satin Duchess. 36 inches wide,
heavy quality and suitable for snits or
dresses. Regular 12.00. for $1.75
HOSIERY, 15 dozen
Finest imported silk fleece -lifted seyi»leraa,
Hosiery for ladies, sizes 9, ,+; and 10.
Worth 75c, at per pair SES
SILK DRESSES
The anew autumn ready-to-wear Silk
Dresses have arrived. A very select
choice and values are exceptional, as this
is our new department. Pailettes. Crepes.
Taffetas, Silk Duchess, in all colors and
beautifully made. Prices 15c, 1 Sc, 20c
and 25c
ZENITH UNDERWEAR
, Famous Red Label "Zenith," for ladies
and misses. Perfect fitting and of
beautiful Australian wool. Vests and
Drawers. At per garment =1.75
Crepe de Chine Blouses
Blouses of beautiful soft Crepe de Chine.
convertible collars, fancy and tailored
styles, in colors flesh, maize, ivory, sky,
mauve. Sizes 34 to 44 inches. Special
13.50 and
'MILITARY -FLANNRL t
Twenty-eight inches wide. best quality
made. Black and grey mix. Worth 75c,
for Ole
FLANNELETTE
Heavy Flannel Shirting, 27 inches wide,
dark colors, best quality. Worth 35c, at
per yard 2Sc
W. ACHESON & SON
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Can All You Can, But Save the Sugar.
all is important that fruit and veget
abies produced this year be canned or
deed. and stored in the greatest quanti
ties possible. but it is also necessary to
conserve sugar. With economy in the
use of sugar the Canada Food Board is
confident there will be enough for jam -
making and . preserving. For currant
jelly use three pounds of sugar to four
pounds currant juice; for apple jam, four
pounds of crab apples to three pounds of
sugar; for plum jam. eight pounds of
plums to six pounds of sugar; for black
currant jam. one pound of currants to
three quarters of a pound of sugar; for
spiced pears. seven pounds of hard pears
to four pounds of sugar.
FALL FAIRS -1918.
Atwood September 17, 18
Brussels .September 17, 18
Palmerston....., September 18, 19
Zurich. September 18, 19
Seaforth , September 19, 20
Listowel September 19, 20
Blyth September 23, 24
RipIceyy tember 24, 26
GODERICH SEPTEM ER 2.5.26, 27
Lucknow September 26, 27
Harriston September 26, 27
Milverton September 26. 27
Teeawater October 1, 2
Hayfield.,. —October 1, 2
Dungannon." f :ober 3, 4
Kirkton October
Fordwich October 6
Wingham .October 8.8
New Sugar Regulations.
New
ar
in-
to effect byhregulationst Canada Fond Boardby
which restaurants are limited to two
pounds of sugar for every 90 meals served,
whale soda fountains and ice cream estab-
lishments are restricted 10 25 per rent. of
the average monthly amount of sugar
used during 1917. The various manufar
turers wing sugar have also been subjected
to revised regulations.
Suitable Presents.
it would surpnse mmhttppddy if Christmas
presents in 1918 consid in the main of
hams, sides of beorn, half -tom of noel.
canned fruit, sparertM and other coarse
and uncouth gift:--Dstrvit Newt
A promoter is frequently a man who
bad thine upsn a "good thing."
The Wood Value of R :aai,.
Aa long as we are trying to make
the beat use of everything within our
reach to the way et foods, let us not
overlook the ever-present and inex-
pensive banana, wbich is palled tie
"poor man's trail" for these very
masons.
The potato and the banana have
Points of similarity in that both are
of an alkaline nature and are enpe-
, daily valuable where there Is a ten -
I dency toward the development of
acid In the stomach. The calorie
value of bananas Is very high; in
tact, it is claimed to be greater than
that of any other fruit. In Ike natural
state. We Neel a certain sense of se-
curity la eating it also because its
enveloping skin affords a perfect
protection through the many han-
dlings It has to undergo.
Some people find that the banana
sets a bit heavily on the stomach,
and, aa a rule, this tact le due to the
usrlpe condition of the fruit. Unripe
bananas are indtgeetible tor old or
young. When the yellow of the peel
takes on a rich. golden hue and be -
gine to speckle freely with brown
spots and shades. the "poor man's
fruit" is at rte best. Even when the
brow* discoloration spreads, the
fruit Is Stell rich 'and ripe aad at Its
very beat for cosaurapttop until the
pulp begat; to chew slgsa of decom-
position. Then all such parts should
be discarded r visit for food.
Young chtldrea do not digest ba-
nanas well tot tiro very reason that
they do Dot masticate them properly
and unless the banana Is very ripe It
has a blgh starch content. These two
eondiuoss make dtRestlon dMrult.
However, when the ripening proems
takes plane. this starch Is almost com-
pletely changed to sugar, and aewk
larger quantitl.* of this form of
linear may IN. given t.haa of pure
sweets without cdns,las Intestinal
disturbance.
American people aro often surpria-
Pd at the abundant consumption of
bananas, among the little people of
our foreign population, and that, too,
without aypareat Isiery. Vhls la be-
eause the forelgnern eat the fruit
wken it is just ripe enough. Never-
tbeleas, parents are -wipe blot era alto*
young children to run the risk of be-
ing disturbed by eating raw -Mauna
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until su/Fienr-pow'ere- or- otglotanla
are present to make 1t safe.
Sweet fruit Juices, strained, are de-
sirable body regulating substaoeaf
for young children, even babied, bele
fruit puip, such aa that of the orae„
grapefruit, cberry, banana, pine-
apple and raw apples, is best with-
held from the young child. A seraph
or baker apple may be permissible
before other fruits are allowed, bet
bananas are not usually given until
after the sixth year. Then thaw
should be ripe and thoroughly masti-
cated.
School Shoes
The time is here again to
get your boys and girls fitted
out for school. They will
need good Strong serviceable
shoes—the kind that will
stand the most severe test in
any weather.
We are better prepared than
ever to supply you with the
most reliable footwear at the
lowest possible prices.
Shoes for Workmgme.
In shoes for workingmen
it will pay you well to inspect
onr stock. Vou will be sur-
prised to be able to get such
good quality in shoes at the
prices offered.
—REPAIRING—
Geo.
REPAIRING_
Geo. MacVicar
North side Square, Goderich