The Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-06-11, Page 20CDTRI,LH SIGNAL STAR, THURSDAY, JUN1 111970
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When shopping for your
sewing tools and equipment,
retnem ber the saying `. `a
carpenter is only as good as his
tools'. A house may not `be
classified with a dress, but living
in one or the other can be very
uncomfortable to the occupant,
if the builder did a poor job.
In ' listing the following, I
realize' that everyone will not
have or needeverything
mentioned. Bear in mind what
you want -to accomplish, and'
decide which' items you can do
without.
The sewing machine is the
biggest item required. Don't
skimp on this " item. Most
manufacturers have a line of
machines starting at well 'under
one hundred dollars for a
straight stitch machine, up to
several hundred for an automatic
machine. -
The word to -day is zig-zag. Of
all machines, sold, zig-zag
,accounts- fdr 95 per cent of the
sales. If a dress is to be made,
hand finishing is practically
eliminated by the zig-zag, and
r. - . h result a re-prafessiona
Even for mending, the zig-zag
isfaster, and does a better job.
Remember that the more you
spend on a sewing machine, the...
more -work it` w iIIW do:
Your pressing equipment is
your next most important
consideration- You should have
an ironing board, steam iron,
' sleeveboard, seamboard, pressing
cloths, pressing pad, pressing
mitt, tailors' ham, sponge, paint
brush and clothes brush. Proper
pressing can mean the_difference
bet* een creating a fashion, or
making a fizzle.
Good scissors are a must.
° Don't waste your money on
cheap scissors. You will need a
bent handle .pair with a six or
seven inch blade, for cutting out
patterns; three or four inch
trimmers for timming seams and
clipping, etc.; a small pair of
embroidery scissors is very
useful for cutting thread and
buttonholes. -
If you have a straight stitch
machine, you will find pinking
shedrs very useful for finishing
raw edges. •
Remember that paper dulls
your blades. Keep your `scissors
in a safe place where prowling
children and rummaging
husbands' can't find them.,
By Gil. Rummenie
Select good quality pins and..
needles. Don't be afraid to
dispose of blunt or bent ones, as
they are a hazard to fine fabrics.
Buy a tape : measure witia,
metal tips, 60 inches long, and
ieversible, numbered from each
end. An 18 inch ruler, a yardstick
for measuring grain line on
pattern layout, and a six •inch
sewing or knitting gauge will- all
be used: ,
Tracing 'wheel and paper and
tailors' chalk or pencil can be
used for marking pattern
markings and altering.
To round out your 'supplies,
ydu should consider 'different
colored thread for basting and
tailors' tacks, .thimbles,' pin
cushion, emery cushion,* extra
bobbins, awl, tweezers, bodkin,
skirt marker, embroidery hoops,
buttons, beeswax, snaps, hooks
and eyes, and some elastic.
. The uses for all of the above
will be covered in the future.
A lady has called and asked
hog_ to work with fur.
Unfortunately, she didn't say
what she was doing, or whether
she was referring to fake fur or
the re cCoy.
Fu seeing should be left to
experts. It • is very difficult to
handle, extremely messy,' and
the results of an amateur effort
are usually disastrous,
For hand sewing, special
needles are required sq, the skin
does not tear , or break. These
needles have, a very long shalrp
point; and are actually three
cornered. For seams etc., there is
a special sewing machine for fur.'
Even dating presents special
problems. If you like to see fur
fly, try it.
' Another call was about sewing
elastic. The problem was the
elastic wouldn't snap back after
being sewn on. I'm sorry that
the caller didn't say what type -
of material or elastic she was
using. If much material is to be
gathered, most of the gathering
should be done before the elastic
his applied. Zig-zag stitching is
always best for sewing -elastic
where stretch is required.
Submitting a question in
writing, with more information
on ydur problem, will help me
to give better answers.
Essay from 1911 says
Goderich could be city
Editor's Note: The following
essay was written in 1911'by Edna
MacEwan. The old Manuscript
was found in the former
Mac`Ewan home by the, daughter
—.of George Anstay, Britannia
-.Road. Mr.
Anstay,_a collector of
interesting historical items from
Goderich and area, thought the.
women of . Goderich would be
.. interested in Miss MacEwan's
optomistic outlook about the
future of this town,
THE FUTURE OF GOCiERICH
We lookupon and think of
Goderich at 'present merely as a
beautiful little town. ,We never
stop toe consider that Goderich
might one day be a great and
mighty 'city.
The great cities of the world
were not always great:. They
were once towns perhaps just
like Goderich. Not many years
ago, Toronto was a small muddy
little village. Look what it is
today!
Why then can't Goderich
become a large and influential
city? Goderich, I say, will
sometime in the future be great.
The, greatness of the Roman
Empire did not depend upon the
organization of the Roman
army, the wealth of Rome or
upon her government. It
depended upon the character of
the Roman people. After the
Roman conquests the" people
allowed themselves; to be
influenced by the East. They
lived a life ofease and luxury.
They were not the high type of
people that the Romans once
were. "
This caused the ruin of the
Empire. On the people of
Goderich-zrests the greatness of
this town. If .her, people do not
degenerate, I predict a great
future.
Goderich is situated on the
banks of Lake Huron. It has a.
good harbour and many
resources. What more could be
desired for the site,of a city?
Large steamers go in ando
of the harbour daily in the
sailing season. The harbour of
Goderich could be enlarged and
made, to accommodate 'more
vessels. -
Goderich has two large
elevators and a flour mill. More
of these could be built. Two
'railroads come to Goderich now.
Very few cities have more.
The electric railway: is coming
to. Goderich. Wbio can tell how
this may help the• town? When
the cars start running, Goderich
may advancevery rapidly'. This,
lakeshore line will bring many
outlying villages and towns into
direct communication with
Goderich. Farmers will, be able
to get to town easier and much
quicker. -This .will increase "the
Goderich market. Merchants will
have a much better chance to
sell their goods.
Goderich is situated in an
exceedingly beautiful locality.
There are also many picturesque
Consumers'
news and views
by
Consumers' Association of Canada
Our climes, play ,areas, fields
and woods abound with
potential killers --attractively
c 1 a d, sweet smell ing-°-•and
poisonous. Don't underestimate
them just because they, are
familiar and seemingly harmless.
Children are their most common
victims. Of course, the best thing'
to do' is to teach your children
never to eat anything unfamiliar.
These plants are found
throughout Canada. Were,. you
aware of their danger?
The following listing gives the
name of the Plant, the toxic
parts*and 'symptoms.
Hyacinth and narcissus. Bulbs.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.
May be fatal,r'
Daffodil and poinsettia.
Leaves. Fatal. One leaf can kill a
child.
Castor bean. Seeds. One `or
two seeds are near the lethal
dose for adults.
Mistletoe. Berries. Fatal. Both
children and adults have died
from eating the berries.
Lily -of -the -valley. -Leaves,
flowers. Irregular heart beat and
pulse, often accompanied by
digestive upset and mental
confusion.
Bleeding heart. Foliage, roots.
Large amounts may be
poisonous. Has proved fatal to
cattle.
Rhubarb Leaf. Fatal. Large
amounts of raw or cooked leaves
can - cause convulsions; coma,
—followed-rapidly -by death. 4-
- Laurels,--rhododendroir—and-
-azaleas',
and --azaleas:.. All parts: Fatal.
Produces nausea and vomiting,
depression, difficult breathing,
coma. o .
Wild and cultivated - cherries.
Twigs, foliage. Fatal. Contains a
compound that releases cyanide
these reasons, Goderich is noted
as a summer resort. There are
many places of interest for the
tourist to visit. This makes
Goderich a favorite, especiallyin
the summer season.
People who .come here one
summer generally become
regular summer visitors. Does
this not speak well for Goderich
and foretell a great future?
The climate of Goderich is
very healthy. The fresh breezes
from the lake are invigorating. Is
this not just what a city needs?
The plan and arrangement of
Goderich is an excellent and
novel one. I do not like the plan
-of most of the large cities. I
admire the person who planned
Goderich. ,
With all these . -resources
Goderich is bound to advance.
The citizens of Goderich can be
depended upon. They wish'
Goderich, every success and
would b glad to know that it
little spots not far distant. For has a gre t future'before it. -
when eaten.' Gasping,
excitement prostration are
common, often appearing within ,
minutes. ,
Elderberry. , All parts except
„berry. Nausea and digestive
upset. Children have been
'poisoned by using stems for
Illowguns.
Jack-i.n-the-pulpit. All parts.
Contains crystals " of calcium
oxalate that cause intense
irritation , and burning of the
mouth and tongue.
Buttercups.' All parts'. Juices
may severely injure the digestiVe
system.
Iris. Underground stems.
Severe but not usually serious,
digestive upset. '
Wisteria. Seeds, Pods. Mild to
severe digestive upset. Mahy
children are -poisoned by this
plant.
Daphne. Berries. Fatal. A few
berries can kill a child.
° Foxglove. Leaves. One of the
sources 'of the drug digitalis,
used to stimulate the heart. In
large amounts, the active
principles cause dangerously
irregular heartbeat and pulse;
usually digestive upset and
mental confusion. May be fatal:
On a more cheery note,
Consumers' Association of
Canada has published a short
buying guide for• those
contemplating buying a
barbbcue this season. For a free
copy of the magazine containing
- ° he guide write: -"'.Barbecues",
'Consumers' Association' of
Canada, 100 Gloucester St.,
Ottawa 4.
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hould •we make it a park.
or parking lot?
In Ontario, we still have a choice.
Unplanned expansion in our prov-
ince could lead to an -unpleasant
way of life. Our large cities could'
become plagued with runaway
lution or parking lots instead' of '
parks for our children to play in. And
Ontario's less developed areas could
develop in ally' the wrong ways.
For'Ontario, that kind of future
simply isn't good enough. That's why
-°we're- 'already ;involved in prep ams -
of regional government and con-
servation-.
Conservation
During 1969,' the province invested
more than $7 million in 38 Conserva-
tion Authorities to help make sure
your children can .tell a tree from a
telephone pole. As further life . in-
surance, •Authorities have acquired
and protected almost 82,000 acres of
forest and helped"plant more than a
million young trees.
Regional Government
A new system of regional gove,rni lent
---Is being studied a 'i`n tin in 'd ire
many parts of Ontario. Under this new
system, regions combining urban and
i M
rural areas- can be* co-ordinated to
:encourage more equitable growth and
development throughou'i the prov-
ince.. With these larger pools of
talent and money working on our
future, we have a better than ever
chance to guarantee the best possible
environment for all our ,people.
Regional Government and pldn-
ning can help "us build 'a better future.
But to do that, »°e need a strong
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tions. One war to help: when price'
and quality compare, shop Canadian.
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me your`' new full coliArjajalogue of homes at 1969
prices. ,
Custom Buildini ' Our Specialty
We Will Modify Our Plans. Or
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MR. ALLEN LONG
Viceroy Construction Ltd.
210 Midwest Ave.
Pioneer Village, near Toronto, is one
of more than 150 conservation areas
in Ontario. To date, provincial and
municipar'spt='nding on conservation
has totalled almost $150 million. The
result: more than 35,000 acres, of un-
spoiled land safeguarded for our
children.
The efficiencies of the new regional
school boards will mean the. best
possible education for your child no
matter Oat size your°community is.
These are benefits of regional pro-
grams already in evidence.
An *efficient, affordable and inte-
grated transportation system is just
one of the factors to be considered in
long range regional planning. Other
factors being studied to give every-
one a fair share irr Ontario's future
range from taxes to `sewage systems.
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Canada s life style of tomorrow presents many challenges. But et's Ontario's style to meet these challenges today.
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