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THE WINGHAM TIMES
November, 9 1916
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Times Office, Wingham, Ont.
-or AtiLISHED 1876
The Wingham Times
MILLIONS FOR DEPENDENTS 'JUST THE l tUNLA
FOR LI fTTLE ONES
The Canadian Patriotic Fund is Under-
taking to Raise Thirteen and a Half
Million Dollars for 1917
R.B. ELLIOTT, P➢ULIBUER AND PRoPIEToa
Ottawa, Nov. 3, 1916 -- The report
that the Dominion Government will be
asked to make good any deficit resulting
from the operations of the Canadian
Patriotic Fund in 1017 is wholly without
foundation. On the contrary, prepar-
ations are under way for the greatest
series of campaigns that the Fund has
yet set in motion, it being the desire of
the Executive Committee that in the
latter days of January local campaigns
will be held in all parts of the country
where provision has not already been
made. Through these campaigns it is hop
ed to place the Fund in a position to meet
all claims upon it in 1917. In order to
second the efforts of the supporters of
the Fund in each district, by educating
the public to the claims upon it, liberal
use will be made of newspaper space.
The work of the Fund grows with
the growth of our armies. There is no
escaping from this result, and in con-
sequence the Fund has to call upon the
people of Canada to supply, through
one channel or another, the sum of
thirteen and a half million dollars in
1917.
It is an immense sum, yet every cent
of it must be raised if Canada is to
keep her pledge to the families of the
men who are fighting her battles—the
pledge that these families will be look-
ed after, will be kept from want, will
be maintained in a position of comfort
at least equal to that which they enjoy-
ed when the bread -winners were at
at home.
That pledge must be kept. By one
means or another, the thirteen and a
half million must be forthcoming.
There may be differences of opinion as
to what sources of revenue should be
tapped, but not a whisper is to be
heard, the Dominion over, against the
maintenance of the Fund until its work
is accomplished—the war is ended, and
the soldier lay down his rifle take
his place again at the head of his
family.
The proportion which Ontario is to be
asked to contribute is six million dollars
being practically the amount which is
estimated will be paid out to the depend-
ents of Ontario's soldiers. This means
that there can be no decrease in sub-
scriptions from any scource, but that,
on the contrary, from certian districts
and classes there should be substantial
increase. It is pointed out 'by the offi-
cals of the fund that the argument that
the whole sum required should be raised
by Federal taxation is unsound in several
particulars. For one thing, the Domin-
ion would have to treat every person on
the basis, whereas the Fund discrimin-
ates between those who need and those
who do not need. Non-discrimination
would cause an increase in cost of about
seven million dollars. For another
thing, the burden if the Fund were sup-
ported by the proceeds of debentures,
would fall largely on the solders when
they return. instead of wholly on those
who stay at home.
The Honorary Secretary, Sir Herbert
Ames, has spent the past month in the
Canadian West, in the interests of the
k und, and he reports an extraordinarily
keen determination to support the Fund
at the cost of any necessary financial
sacrifices.
TO ADVERTISERS
Notice of changes must be left at this
office not later than saturday noon.
The copy for changes must be left
not later than Monday evening.
Casual advertisements accepted up
to noon Wednesday of each week
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1916
THE GOVERNMENT HAS THE
"WOBBLES."
Baby's Own Tablets are the best
medicine a mother can give her little
ones. They regulate the bowels;
sweeten the stomach; banish constipat-
ion and indigestion; relieve colds and
simple fevers and makes teething easy,
Concerning them Mrs Herbert Johnston
Maymont, Sask., writes:—"I have used
Baby's Own Tablets for the past four
years and find them just the thing for
babies and young children." They are
sold by medicine dealers or by mail at
25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams
Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont.
Increasing signs of weakness are
betraying themselves in the Ontario
government. It seems to be absolutely
impossible i or them to have any firmly
fixed pi iw ria anything. The differ-
ence is all the more noticeable when
contrast, d with the firmness of Sir
James Whitney. There is something
almost pathetic in the wreck of the
Conservative Party and organization in
this province. Governments come and
governments go andthe going of the
Conservative goverment in Ontario is
rapid.
Nowhere is the "Wobble" greater
than the prohibition issue, The most
skillful prophet could not forecast what
the members of the government will
think about it the week after next.
During the South West Toronto
campaign, the slant of the government
was against prohibition. The Prime
Minister himself, although he has
steadied since then, gave his endorsat-
ion to a wins -and -beer license candidate.
The Toronto News rocked the boat still
more and Lucas made his famous "ear
to the ground" speech, in which he
associated his "friend Ferguson."
Now there is another turn of the
wheel. Ferguson himself declares "the
temperance act is here to stay without
varying one jot or tittle until the war
ends." People naturally ask, "What
will the goverment say next?"
If there is anything the public likes
in a goverment it is firmness and cour-
age. The Hearst goverment is neither
firm nor courageous, and their break-up
is coming with a rush.
HURON COUNTY AND RED CROSS
The Province of Ontario's response
to the appeal of the British Red Cross
has resulted in the subscriptions
of $1,400,000 up to date, with a
large number of municipalities yet to
report.
In addition to the County grant of
$21,500, Huron County's contributions
up to the present as reported to the
Central Committee, Parliament Bldgs.,
Toronto, are as follows:—
Hay Twp. 1200. McKillop (Women's
Institute) 123, Bayfield 380. Brussells
755, Clinton 1100, Goderich 2500,
Wingham 4000.
In addition these
petted the municipalities not yet repre-
sented will be forthcoming with gener_
ous contribution and that the amounts
given by the places above mentioned
will be supplemented by further con-
tributions from individuals, schools, Red
Cross and other patrioti committees.
amounts it is ex-
ULUVALE.
The following is the report of U. S. S.
No. 4 Morris and Turnberry, for the
month of October.
Sr, IV Perison Maclntyre 77, Mar-
garet Curtis 75, Harvey Messer 65, Ella
Dobie 54, Stanley Gallaher 45, Margaret
Garness 35, Eldon McKinney 35, Stella
Elliott absent. '
Sr. and Jr. III James Watson 85,
King McDonald 79, Archie McKinney
75, Jean Black 70, Cecil Dobie 68, James
Breckenridge 65. Bertha Gannett 75.
Sr, and Jr. III Beatrice Dobie 83,
Roy Thomas 82, Harry Elliott 80,
Charlie Messer 75, Willie Mundell 70,
Cecil Stewart 60, Elsie Allison 58,
Edith Breckenridge 35.
Class I Fred Allan 88, Donna Smith
85, Beatrice Thornton 75, Cora Gannett
60, Irene McKinney 35, Everett
McGee 35.
Pr. A. Gordon Mundell 89, Ernest
Lancaster 75.
Pr. B. Glen Garness 80, Fred Elliott
61, Tressa Stewart 53.
Pr. C. Gordon Dobie 88, Dorene
Haney 81, Muriel Thorton 70, Nellie
McKinney 66, Clarence Thomson 65,
Mack Thomas 65, Beatrice Watson 25.
No. on the roll 42. Average attend-
ance 39.
EAST WAWANOSU.
The following is the report of S, S.
No. 8 East Wawanosh for the month
of October. Those marked t were irreg-
ular in attendance.
Sr. IV Irene McDowell 64.
Jr. IV Myrtle Henry 86, Agnes Gibb-
ons 78, Ethel Page 74. Mary Bolt 73, t
Alberta Stapleton t.
Sr. III Lewis Bone 83, Aleatha Mc
lntosh 51, Alex Menzies 50.
Jr. III Ruth Menzies 81, Evelyn Gib.
bons 74, Beatrice Leishman 70.
Jr. II Ella Page 76, George Page 59.
Jr. I Jessie Menzies 87, Gwendolyn
McDowell 85, Alex McBurney 70,
Angela Gibbons 61.
Sr. Pr. Bert Page 63.
Jr. Pr. Blanche Cunningham 76,
Loretta McBurney 75, Myrtle Liesh-
men 70, Zorra Bolt 50 t, .Harvey Staple
ton 26.
Average Attendance 20.
Laura Currie, Teacher.
HAVE A HEART
(Guelph Mercury)
There are many phrases that have
come into use lately, and some of them
have a great deal of meaning that's
bard to express in any other way.
Among these latter-day phrases there
is one, Have a heart," that can well
be applied to a situation that every
newspaper published in the Dominion
is facing, and has been facing for
months past.
The demand for free notices in con-
nection with almost every move in
connection with the carrying on of the
war. and the raising of battalions and
of funds, has come to a point now where
it is not fair to expect the papers to
accede to all the requests. It is doubt-
ful if there is any class of trade that
has donated so openly of its stock -in -
trade as the newspapers. The only
thing they have to sell is the white
space in their paper, and almost every
day there is a certain amount of this
given to patriotic and Red Cross pur-
poses absolutely free. In the aggregate,
this amounts to a very great deal.
A newspaper, although having a
quasi -public nature, is, in so far as its
financing is concerned, a private con-
cern, as such is feeling the excessive
cost of material, the increasing wages
and other but'dens that fall on the
financial end of the business.
It might be well for the public to
keep this in mind, that a newspaper has
to pay its way like any other concern,
and that there is a limit to what it can
give way. And besides that there is no
treason why advance notices of anything
no matter Whether the object is to raise
money or to have a good time. should
not be paid for, and reckoned as a leg-
ititryate expense.
FLAX PRODUCTION IN CANADA
In the Agricultural War Book for 1916
there are several pages devoted to part-
iculars regarding the cultivation of
flax in Canada, principally in Ontario,
although in Quebec, Manitoba and
Saskatchewan the plant is cultivated to
some extent. The principal contributor
to the subject in the War Book is Mr.
James A. McCracken, Secretary of the
Canadian Flax Growers' Association,
with headquarters at St. Marys, Ont.
In giving statistics regarding the some-
what limited cultivation of flax in this
country Mr. McCracken says "Canada
can:do a good deal more in this direction
than she is doing. The urgency grows
stronger when we appreciate that
every acre flax devoted to fibre
purposes means from $75 to $100 in
exports. Whatever flax we export
goes mainly to the New England Mills
and to Ireland, thereby assisting in
relieving, directly or indirectly, the
needs of the hour."
Mr. McCracken goes a great deal
fuller into his subject in a phamplet
issued under the auspices of the Dep-
artment of Agriculture. Ottawa, entit-
led "A review of the Status and Poss-
ibilities of Flax production and man-
ipulation in Canada. "He sketches the
history of the production in Canada,
giving figures which show that despite
the prospects, tberebas been a decrease
instead of the apparently warranted in-
crease. However it is satisfactory to
know, on the same authority that
"the tide of revival is reaching the re-
moter portions of the former flax area
of southwestern Ontario" and that the
number of flax centres that promised
to assume activity this year approached
30.. Mr, McCracken gives minute part-
iculars regardingthe flax field, its
choice and cultivation, fertilizers, seed
and sowing, the implements, and
machinery required after harvesting
and for commercial utilization, the use
of flax in paper manufacture, market-
ing, etc. The tihatnphlet can be obtain-
ed freeon application to the Public tions
Branch Department of Agricniture,
Ottawa,
Laura E. Holmes, Teacher.
The Ontario Government is to estab-
lish a new Agricultural College and
Demonstration Farm at Kemptville,
where it has purchased 200 acres.
BRUSSELS
Brussels tax rate for 1916 is 25 mills
on the dollar, which is the same as last
year.
The monthly horse fairs have com-
menced again and the first for this
season was held on Thursday.
Walter S. Scott, Bobert Nichol and
Fraser Embury left last week for their,
annual outing in the hunting grounds of
the north.
J. T. Wood, of the Excelsior Knitting
factory, was called to Kitchener on
Tuesday to attend the funeral of his
mother, who died • at the age •of 82
years.
Dr. P. Richards, son of I. C. Richards,
of town, has received the appointment
of dental examiner of the public schools
of Calgary, and has moved to that city
from McLeod, Alta., where he has
practiced for several veais.
James and Mrs. Ireland were waited
on at their home, Morris Township, and
presented with an oak rocker each. and
Miss Elsie with a jewel case, prior to
their moving into Brussels to take up
residence. They lived on the home-
stead 49 years. Will Ireland now has
possession.
The swallow has alarger mouth in pro-
portion to its size than any other bird.
Stratford Board of Trade decided to
ask the Government to stop export of
paper, cardboard, etc., or remove duty
on it.
The eldest son of John T. Graham of
Harkhill was killed by the accidental
discharge of a friend's gun the day
before he intended to enlist.
The Federal Government has decided
that business firms' contributions to
patriotic funds shall be deducted from
their business taxes payable.
J, C. Judd, K. C. of London and J.
C. M. McNamara, K. C. of North Bay,
have been appointed County Judges of
Middlesex and Renfrew. respectively.
E..."SUMMER THROUGH THE WINTER"
IN CALIFORNIA
Get away from the cold, disagreeable
winter. California temperature is from
60 to 75 degrees the year around. It is
not expensive to spend the entire wint-
er there. Bungalows rent from $23.00
per months up.
Special Winter Tour Fares. The fam-
ous Los Angeles Limited, a fast, refined
and exclusive through train from Chic-
ago to Los Angeles, leaves Chicago
10.00 p. m. and arrives at Los Angeles
4.30 p. m. the third day, less than three
days enroute.
Write to B. H. Bennett, Gen. Agt.,
Chicago & North Western Ry., 46
Young St., Toronto, Ont. He will send
you desriptive literature and train
schedules, help you plan an attractive
trip, and make reservations for you
clear through to the Pacific Coast. 1.2
LIVE POULTRY WANTED
We are offering special induce-
ments to people bringing their
poultry to us. Call \ and ask
us about it.
The Wm. Davies Co., Ltd.
Phone 156
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We invite you to in-
spect our stock of
New
Overcoats
which have just ar-
rived.
Frank McLean 11
MEN'S WEAR
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THOSE WHO, FROM TIME TO TIME, HAVE FUNDS REQUIRING
INVESTMENT, MAY PURCHASE AT PAR
DOMINION OF CANADA DEBENTURE STOCK
IN SUMS OF $500 OR ANY MULTIPLE THEREOF%
Principal repayable lst October, 1919.
Interest payable half -yearly, lst April and lat October by cheque (free
of exchange at any chartered Bank in Canada) at the rate of five per cent
per annum from the date of purchase.
Holders of this stock will have the privilege of surrendering at par and
accrued interest, as the equivalent of cash, in payment of any allotment
made under any future war loan issue in Canada a her`than an issue of
Treasury Bills or other like short date security.
Proceeds of this stock are for war purposes only.
A commieelan of orae -quarter of one per cent will be allowed to recog-
nised bond and stock brokers on allotments made in respect of applications
for this stock which bear their stamp.
For application forms apply to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ottawa.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, OTTAWA,
OCTOBER 70, 1616.
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POULTRY
WANTED
We need large quantities
of Poultry daily and are
prepared to pay highest
prices.
Make your deliveries any
time.
A. H. WILFORD
Phones:—Office 174,
Produce Dealer
Residence 108
Wingham Ontario
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SPEOIAL OFFER
FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY
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FREE For two weeks we are giving a
pair of Men's Gloves worth $1.50
free with every Suit or Overcoat sold for
cash. Don't put off gett ing that Winter Suit
or Overcoat any longer. We are showing
styles and values that will open your purse
if you see them. Had you not better drop
in today and get a pair of Gloves FREE.
We Leave it to You
to decide whether it is to your interest or
not to come here for your Furnishings this
Winter. We ask you to come and see
what we think one of the finest showings of
Stylish New Furnishings
ever shown here, and • decide for yourself.
New Neckwear in a big range of pat-
terns, 25c. to 50c.
Your Winter Underwear
will be satisfactory if you buy it here,
where all the different kinds are shown
and la proper fit is assured in different
weights and both fine and coarse wool.
Shirts and Drawers 50c to $2.50 each.
See our special at $2.50 a suit in heavy
weight.
J. A. MILLS
Successor to T. A. Mills
PHONE 89. W INGEAM, ONT