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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times, 1920-6-17, Page 7A HERO IN .EVERY- DAY LIFE + One writer has 1 said, "The courage t a . Of the corcommonplace is greater than the courage of the Iris's:" Another, commenting on this thought, adds, c''Perht\psi yet the two are one, 'l'he. fitness for the great ordeal, if it be genuine, must spring from something in the character that did not generate in a moment," The following little story so aptly illustrates the second writer's conception of courage; the aliliy to meet the great test, whether it be short and sharp or long and soul - wearing, that it scorns worth telling:_ A. few months ago there died in a remote Western ranching community • a young man of about twenty-four wit, though unknown and unlionored save in the hearts of the little group that witnessed his unfaltering courage, was nevertheless, in the truest sense of the word, a hero. He was a country lad, and, although he had, lost his right arni when a youngster, he shared in most of the outdoor activities of him ranch home 'rind made a 'favorable showing in the boyish feats -that ;heand his chums en- gaged in. He never seemed to con- sider that the loss of his arm entitled him to immunity from farm work. He could •drive a team and was a good rider. He had the •coolest head and steadiest nerve in handling colts 'and unbroken horses. • When the other boys hesitated about tryinga "bad one," he would say, "You fellows give „„me a chance. I can ride this ol' out- law." It wase' no idle boast, for he generally dice. He was of a social disposition;. tan and good-looking. People generally liked him. Contenedly he followed his round of work and recreation. His was the normal outlook of a country boy reared amid simple surroundings and loving them for their wholesome sturdiness. Suddenly came the knowledge that death., not life, was •before him. ' Not a swift, merciful death that could be met at the flood of emotion and high valor as soldiers meet it in,battle, but a slow, furtive death whose approach he must watch and wait for. More • than five years before the end the doctors gave him up; for three, he was a recluse. Afflicted with a linger- ing-catfcer, he was always in discom- fort, even in acute pain. When his mother would ask, "Well, how are you to -day?" he would reply cheerily,. "Oh, just feelin' fine!" or "Not quite so: stout, but still going strong; mother." He never complain- ed. At.efirst he- was able to attend the smallsocial affairs of the. neighbor- •hood and, to mingle with the'young . people. as .hefare,,banes , the disease, advanced he had to forego even those stmgle. ,pleasures. Gradually weak- ness compelled him:'to quit the little tasks that had helped to pass the time. Reading was his chief diversion, varied by a car ride or a visit with one of the few friends he continued to see. To one used to the changing out- door duties of the ranch this enforced seclusion and inactivity were doubly irksome. But the grit that had made him stick to the bucking ponies and the patience and endurance learned during long, monotonous days of sheep herding did not now desert him. He met death with the seme quiet cour- age with which he `had awaited it. Here was real heroism. There was no sudden burst of spectacular brave- ry, the result, perhaps, of the stimulus that some high -flaming moment gives, or of the desire to win the admiration and applause of his friends. This young man had in him the real stuff of heroes, 'the slow growth that fol- lows daily battles obscurely but vali- antly waged, the winning of which. gives victory also over self. To the few who knew of this young man's sturdy pluck and blithe cour- age, he stands forth a shining inspira- tion. The pity of it is that he never could know that anyone so regarded. bitn. Such bravery merits a more sub- stantial reward even on earth than a laurel wreath upon a grave. ---.......---__n Harvesting Peanuts. The chief item of expense in rais- ing peanuts has always been the.pick- ing of then from the vines, this work being done usually by women and children. Lately, however, machinery has been introduced for the purpose. One reason that We have for being interested in peanuts is that the plant originated in the New. World:' It was first obtained and carried to Europe from the American tropics, probably from Brazil. Peanuts as a living ration were first 'fed to human beings on board of slave ships which brought cargoes of cap- tive negroes to the United States from Africa. They were fedto the blacks because they were cheap and sus- taining. peanuts are very rich in protein, the stuff that makes musole and blood; also they ere rich .in starch, which is good fuelto run the body machine. Thus they furnish a sort of balanced ratien, With nothing else to eat, one couid live kr a long time on peanuts. F,o��itl�9 ,,�r,um., A. folding clruin i'er orchestra =- Molars has been inveli;ted that le ex- .nded to full size byhinged. et. ribs be- tween the beads. ' The lugge.ge lost on the railways of the 'Crated Kingdom every year would make a mountain if piled up. On one railway 0000,000. Was claimed by r ees en zra last year tor lost lug- gage. gage. .. .,.1 .. , ...._._ AUTO. SPARE PARTS for most slakes and models or care. Your cid, broken or. worn-out parts replaced. Witte or wire nit deserlb- Ing what soli. want. We earry the largess. end most complete stock in Canada of ellggh.tly used or new parts and automobile eililipment. We ship t;.O D, any-Svhere in Canada. Sates, factory or refund in full our .sotto. Shaw'' Auto ' Salvage Part Oui vly, 923-931 Duiferin St.. Toronto, Ont, r • Soap. Tie meant of soap used is said to be a measure • of the civilization of a people, and indeed it is difficult to pic- ture'the wretchedness of living in a cominunity where no soap or substi- tute for it is procurable: it is said— and it is quite easy to believe it --that during the war the sufferings of clean: ly Germans owing to the lack of soap were almost as acute as those o ica- sioned by the insufficient and monoton- ous diet. Yet soap is not an unmixed blessing, for much distress may be caused by abusing it or by using im- properly made soap. Soap is made by mixing a caustic alkali, soda or potash, with an animal or vegetable fat, The fat is 'a come an alkali is add : to it, the fatty acid --stearic, oleic, or palmitic—and when an alkali is added o it, the fatty acid divorces itself from the glycerin and unites with the alkali. A. similar chemical reaction occurs when soap and water are 'applied to the skin; the water separates a portion of the alkali and the faty acid, and the .alkali, now. being free, again forms a union with the fat of the skin, which holds the dirt, and takes away both the fat and the dirt. The fatty acid, deserted by the alkali, then acts as an emollient upon the clean skin, which has been deprived of its thin coat of fat during the washing process. The danger to the skin arises from the alkali, which may be in excess in a poor soap or may be applied too liberally by frequent washing. That causes the skin to chap and roughen, and leaves cracks and fissures into which germs penetrate and grow, That in turn gives rise to eczematous eruptions., excessive itching, or pimp- les and pustules. Scrap is especially injurious to eczema or to the skin when the outer horny layer is worn thin by friction or made -sadden by long contact with moisture. In choosing a soap it is a matter of personal taste whether it shall be per- fumed or nota Whatever perfume is used is present in so small an amount that it can neither help nor harm the skin. The same is true of the pre- parations in most so-called medicated soaps; •r -o little antiseptic or other medicament is present,- and it is -in contact with, the skin so short a time, that it is` difficult to imagine any germicidal action. Superfatted soaps contain an. excess .of fat and are be- lieved to be less irritating to tender skins, but for flee same reason they are to aneequal degree less cleansing. Ask for Minard's and take no other. World's Oldest Fur Traders. The fact that the llildson Bay Com- pany is celebrating Ike 260tH anniver- sexy calls attention to a trading con- cern which has .a history older than the Bank of England. The Top Dog, if you are the top deg, and have won food Fortune's smile;: If all the blessings that youwish come to you all the while; If food and raiinont trouble'not, your it was originally .a corporation coffers flowing o'er; formed in 1670 by Prince Rupert, if you can buy the very best from your nephew o'f Charles X. and seventeen inci'easilig store— noblemen, for importing into Great Just look around you rind beneath for Britain furs and skins obtained by one who needs: your aid, hunters frena the Red Indians of North. For one who, ever in the depths, Good America, Luck seems to evade., It was gi'auted trading rights over Look round,symyt view this l"uckless .on.e a vast tract of territory, and hundreds with pathetic ;eJes; of stirringand riimanti:c stories have Then eeacli a paw and help the strug been written concerning the adven- tures of the liitdson. Bay Company men intheir.deelings with the :Red- skins. Hundreds et liveswere lost in' their finest for furs. The company alsohad to contend against the hostile acts of the French of Canada, who destroyed their forts, ruined their goods, and captured their ships. There was a period, too, when they •had to struggle against the en- terprise of the North-West Fur Coni- pany of Montreal. Ultimately interests were amalga- mated, and until 1809, the Hudson Bay Company controlled the fur trade of North America. Afterwards the trade was thrown open to the world, the company receiving big indemnities for conceding rights, besides retain- ing fifty thousand acres and other lands, from the sale of which it now derives a large income. CONSTIPATED CHILDREN Children who suffer from constipa- tion, indigestion or any of the other aliments due to a clogged condition ot the bowels will find prompt relief through the use of Baby's Own Tab- lets. The Tablets are a mild but thorough laxative which can always be depended upon to regulate the bowels and sweeten the stomaeh. They are absolutely safe and are sold under a guarantee to be entirely free from opiates or other injurious drugs. Concerning them Mrs. Thomas A. Bou tot, Lake Baker, N.13., writes: "I am pleased to state that Baby's Own Tab- lets were of great help to me when my baby was Buffering from constipation." The Tablets are sold by medicine deal- ers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Brock- ville, Ont. The heart of a vegetarian beats, on an average, fifty-eight times in a min- ute; that of a meat -eater, seventy-five times. • gling beam dog to rise. There .may have been a bygone time when yen were struggling there, wh.ee, you, too, in the toil of Life, steed, in and took your share, When, buffeted and torn by Fate, yon needed scmcone near • To raise and lift you from the mire and speak a word of cheer. And if that help was given to you, in measure great or small, If you have reached to dizzy heights, where once you feared to fall,' Then view the struggling bottom dog with sympathetic eyes, And' lend a paw to help the poor unfor. tunate to rise. NOURISHING FOOD ANDHOURS GOOD Help You to Resist Disease—Aid These With a Tonic to Keep • the Blood Pure. The power of your body to resist disease and to light it after disease gets a foothold, is one of the most pre- cious possessions you have. You weak- en this power when you let your general health run down, your blood. gets thin and your nerves unsteady. You weaken it when you worry, when you over -work, when you do not get sufficient sleep, and when you are under -nourished, either because you do not eat the right kind of food or because your digestion is out of order. You preserve your power to resist disease when you keep good hours and eat proper food at regular inter- vals. You further increase and strengthen resistance to disease when you build up your blood and nerves by the occasional use of it tonic like Dr. Williams Pink Pills, which are free from opiates and harmful drugs of any kind, The value of these pills as a health builder is fully shown by the Efficiency experts say that the peo-i experience of Mrs. E. C. Taylor, Han- ple who get the most work done in a. over, Ont., who says: "At various l day are those whose desks have the times since I was a girl of fifteen I least on them. They lose no time in have proved the value of Dr. Williams' hunting for material and are never' Pink 'Pills. At that age I was in a discouraged by an accumulating massl much run down condition, suffering of work. Each item is taken tip in turn anddisposed of, and there is no- thing else to divide the attention of the worker. Sumner Fashions for Children 9529—Child's Dress. Price, 20 cents. In 8 sizes; 1 to 10 years. Size 6 re- quires 12 yds. 36 ins. wide. McCall Transfer Design No. 1014, Price, 20 cents. 9499—Child's Yoke Dress. Price, 20 cents. In 7 sizes, 6 months to 6 years. Size 4 requires 1% yds. 32 ins. wide; contrasting, 14 yd. 36 ins. wide. McCall Transfer Design No. 690. Price, 15 cents. 9383 9506 -Child's Dress (sleeve in two lengths)'. Price, 20 cents. In 6 sizes, 2 to 8 years. Size 6 requires 2 yds. '32 ins. wide, or 18%yds. 36 ins. wide. 9338—Child's Romper. Price, 20 cents. In 3 sizes, 2 to 6 years. Size 4 requires, striped, 1% yds. 32 ins.; plain, a yd. 32 ,ins. wide. These patterns may be, obtained from your local McCall dealer, or from the McCall Co., 70 Bond St., Toronto, Dept. W. .,.Atlu/ain.neeransounigln111 W llnunlull Iui1i11m1un1111111nI11neintloisonsi1111nI11111111111111i1i1111a111a11,1OT_ `l at Unusual Flavor Wholesome, Rich, Delightful V that comes from blending malt- ed barleywith whole weat is distinctive of G rap e :Nut$ 'This food is ready cooked, eco- • - :..d and e ><l digested nomxcaX, easily very nourishin8. Sold by eocers 'Mafia Iltllall1 fflsl1I IIIIHIli niIillinn1111111111119nl,Wtnnlnlllllllllllllllllil semen Jinn 1 .nl0,1nnnifl 1 from many of the well known symp- toms of anaemia. My mother pro- cured a Srlpply of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and after taking about a half dozen boxes I was restored to normal health. Again after my marriage, and before my boy was born, I felt miser- able and again took Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, which once more met all my ex- pectations and fully' restored my health. My latest experience with these pills was following an attack of pleurisy, which left me completely broken in health. Part of the time I was under the care of two doctors, and for three months I was practically be- tween life and death. Again at my mother's suggestion I started the use of Dr. Williams' Pink PIlls. I had not been taking them long before I could tell that they were helping me. Day ley day I could feel my strength re- turning, incl was soon enjoying good health once more. Inview of my ex- perience I think I can safely say there is nothing in the way of rnedicine bet- ter than Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are sold by all medicine dealers or by mail at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2.50 from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Brock- ville, Ont. -- How Sandwich Was Named. Many city folk who during the noon hour luncheon invade the downtown automats, buffets, &c., to grab a quick lunch, which mostly consists of a few sandwiches as a starter, never stop to think of how the sandwich first be- came a quick lunch food. Research discloses that the fourth Earl of Sandwich, the originator of the noon hour bite, was born Novem- ber 3, 1718, over 201 years ago. This Earl, like most of the English nobility of his time, was a devotee to games of chance. When the stakes ran high the Earl was unable to tear himself away, and it was his Custom to order the servants to bring him slices ' of bread and hare. Other devotees of the goddess •of chalice followed his example, and soon after affixed the name "sandwich" to the combination of bread and meat which the hustle and bustle of modern times have given a wide popularity, No matter how happy we may be elsewhere, home is concentrated in one tiny place, and there is that in us which makes it impossible to scramble oto' affections all over the globe. We have to roll them up, when the Final test comes, to one doorway, one little room—somewhere. Wood for tennis rackets requires at least five years' seasoning—that is to say, it requires to be kept for five years in the rough timber state bet fore being eut up for use. Wood for pianos is kept, as a rule, for forty years before it is used. Produce and conserve. SCIATICA gliggama Would you be rid of that sickening pathx—that sharp knife-like thrust along the sciatic nerve-eoUrse at every movement? 'I"hou- sands have found lastii relief in , Templeton s Rheumatic, c Capsules Many doctors prescribe them. Write Templetons,142 Sing St. W., Toronto. for free sample. Sold by reliable druggists everywhere for $1,04. ASTHMA Templeton"s RAZ -MAH Cap-. stiles are guaranteed to relieve A S T 13 M A. Don't suffer an- other day. Write Templetons, 142 Ring St. W., Toronto, for free sample. Reliable druggists sell them at $1.04 a boz. FROM DERE &WERE Increased Cost. The Sire—"No, you can't have any money to go to the Circus: When T was a boy 1 never wasted money on circuses," The Son—"But this 15 a winter cir- cus, dad, in a big building. It's not in a • tent with flaps to crawl under like they had when you were .a boy, Fully Equipped. "And what, my lad, do you propose to marry on?" asked the prospective father-in-iaw.. "Sir," replied the suitor, swelling with self-confidence, 'you may rest easy on that score. I have eve spools of cotton and six pounds of sugar." This Language of Ours, II There isn't much I don't know about the English' language," boasted tl}e long-haired man in the club. "I'lI test you," replied a friend. "I'll dictate a paragraph to you." With an assured air, the boaster seized his pencil, but his jaw dropped as he beard the following: "As Hugh Hughes was hewing a yule log from a yew tree, a man dressed in clothes of a dark hue came up to Hugh and said, 'Have you seen my ewes?' 'If you will wait until I hew this yew tree, I will go with you anywhere in Europe to look for your ewes,' said Hughes." Blooming Railway Stations. 'lowers are amongst the assets of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Flowers bloom in C.P.R. gardens at most of the principal stations from one end of the country to the other.. There are flQw- er knots outside the Algonquin Hotel at. St. Andrews, on the Atlantic coast, and one of the most beautiful flower gardens in America blooms around the Empress Hotel in Victoria. In the old days most of the pioneers were too busy opening up the untrod den ways to give much attention' to the cultivation of flowers. Yet flower cultivation along the C.P.R. seems to have progressed with the commercial prosperity of the railway system it- self, for it is now thirty-one years since one of the C.P.R. employees pro- duced a few varieties of flower seeds in his own plot and distributed theta amongst his friends at some of the stations—with the object of starting flower gardening along the line. The start was auspiciously made, and now the C.P.R. has a floral department with headquarters at Windsor Street Station, Montreal. Mr. B. M. Winne - gar, is the horticulturist and forester. Every year thousands of packets of flower seeds, bulbs, trees, shrubs, grass seed, and large quantities of fer- tilizers are distributed free of charge to station agents, section foremen, caretakers of round houses and em- ployees m-ployees living on the property of the company. The seeds that will flower along the railway in the summer and autumn are sent out in March. Full particulars for cultivation are printed on each seed packet. Bulbs for spring flowering are sent out in the fall. Seeds and plants of the best kind are always provided. Standard flow- er seed packets contain nasturtiums, alyssum, mignonette, sweet peas, phlox and kochia. Ferns and house plants are sent to large stations. An endless variety of perennials are dis- tributed, and amongst the varieties of trees supplied are maple, birch, beech, poplar and catalpa. Shrubs include laurel leaf willow, sumac, berberries and weigelia. In all cases the cultivation of flow- er beds is done by the employees of the company, many ot whom have be- come expert gardeners. On each di- vision of the C.P.R. prizes are liven every year for the best display of flowers, and some of the products of gardens kept by the railway amateurs have won prizes at Canadian and United States floral exhibitions. During the last thirty-one years the encouraging influence of the C.P.R.. flower growers has materially assist- ed inthe inauguration of floral societies all over the country. Many of the railway officials are members of these societies. Flowers have im- proved the appearance of the railway stations, and inspired by the beauty of the stations, residents' of the towns have planted flowers that beautify their homes. A little flower flame ,along the C.P.R. has often thrown the spark that ignited a fire of flowers. No Comparison. "Young man; said the fond father, "in. giving you my daughter I have en- trusted you with the dearest treasure of my life." The young man was duly impressed and made no endeavor to conceal his emotion and his gratitude. T1ien, dur- ing the few moments of impressive silence that followed he heard the pat- ter, patter of rain against the window. "Goodness me," he exclaimed, "it's raining and I haven't my umbrella! May I borrow yours, sir, to keep me dry while I run to the station?" "Young man," said the fond parent, "I do not trust anyone with my um lerella." MONEY ORDERS. Pay your out-of-town accounts by Dominion Express Money Order. Five Dollars costs three cents. "There is not, in this hollow world, a fount of deep, strong, deathless love like that which blossoms in a good mother's heart." MInard'e Liniment for sale everywhere .A pure-bred animal never does well in the hands of a scrub owner, but a scrub animal sometimes does wonders in the hands of a pure-bred owner. London has 368 theatres, anisic halls and motion picture houses. Spanish Flu Claims Many Victims in Canada and should be guarded against. II MIII I inardi liniment Is a Great Preventative, being one of the oldest ren edies used. Minard's Iani- ment has cured' thousands of cases of Grippe, Bronchitis, Sore Throat Asthma and similar diseases. It is an enemy to {forms. Thousands of bottles being used every day, for sale by all druggists and general dealers. MXN ARD'S LINIMENT CO., LIMITED, Yarmouth, N.S. 'When peeling large quantities of• apples, as in preserving, drop them into cold, slighly salted water after coring, peeling and slicing them. This will prevent discoloration. l uzerlca'a inoueer . bog Bemis 1CS Zook ou DOG DISEASES end ow to Peed 1Mailed Free to,any Ad- dress by the Author. IL Clay Glover Co., Ina, 113• 'West 81st Street . New York,. U,S.A.. w M 4. �/��`. SINCE II IVO ` . '�'�,y' A � , +'t s !f IIi.,4O�,^� .i L QAC1bP 1!i ,W�+.l.w� iSSUE No, 24—'20. MOTHER! "California. Syrup of Figs" Child's Best Laxative Accept "California" Syrup of Figs only—look for the name California on the package, then you are sure your child is having the best and most harmless physic for the little stom- ach, liver and bowels. Children love its fruity taste. Full directions on each bottle. You must say "Cali- fornia." 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WASTED, irADIES WANTED TO DO PL AI and light sewing at home, whole o spare time; good pav, work sent any di tante, charges paid. ' Send stamp f Particulars. National ltfanufapturin Co.. Montreal. When soaking clothes for the was add ,one teaspoonful of peroxide to tub of water for the clothes. DOUBLE BEAUTY OF YOUR HAIIt ,"Danderine creates mass of thick, gleamy waves tele In a few moments you can trans- form your plain. dull, flat hair. You can have it abundant, soft, glossy and full of life. Just get at any drug or toilet counter a small bottle of "Dan- derine" for a few cents. Then moisten a soft cloth with the "Danderine" and draw it through your hair, taking One small strand at a time. Instantly, yes, immediately, you have . doubled the beauty of your hair. It will be a mass, so soft, lustrous, and so easy to do up. All dust, dirt and excessive oil is re- moved. Let Danderine put more life, color, vigor, and brightness in your hair. This stimulating tonic will fresher) your scalp, check dandruff and falling hair and help your hair to grow long, thick, strong and beautiful. Cuticura Is All You Need For Your Skin Bathe with Cuticura Soap to cleanse and purify the pores. If signs of pimples, redness or roughness are present smear gently w itliCuticuraOintmentbeforobeth- ing to soothe and heal. ]! orevery purpose of the toilet, bath and nursery Cuticura Soap and Ointment are ideal Soap 25c, Ointment 25 and Me. Sold throughouttheDominion. CanadianD pot: L• muss, Limited, St. Paul: St., Montreal. F'Cuticara Soap shave* without mug. ONLY TABLETS MARKED "BAYER" ARE E ASPIRIN Not Aspirin at All without the "Bayer Cross" The Mune "Bayer" is the thumb- of "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" which!' print of genuine Aspirin. It post- contains proper directions for Colds, tively identifies the only genuine f;eadaebe, .toothache, Earache, Neu. :1lspiriry--the .Aspirin prescribed by ralgiA,, Lumbago, Rheumatism, I'1`eu rie. physicians for over nineteen years and tis, <Taint Pains, and fain generally. now made in Canada, Tin boxes of 12 tablets cost but Always buy an uubreken package a few cents, Larger "Bayer" packaged, There is only ono Aspirin -.."Bayer" -Yon mast say "tlay.eem Aspirin. la ?ria traria mark treglstrred in Canada) of Bayer Manufacture of Unto* atetieaoideater of Salicylienoid. Wt lie it Is wa11 itnewn that Atpiriu,r3rabe Bays* maAntavture, to assist the Oublla against imitations, the Tat,iutb of Bayer Compact will be stamped ;raid tin it sc serol trate :nark, tha ".Sayer croon."