The Brussels Post, 1948-4-28, Page 6What Do You
Know About
The Weather?
Nobody docs ails 11111g about the
weather — CsCcpt talk -- but most
of ns think we are "weather-wise".
Here is a Quiz t0 test your known.
('(I C about weat13(1 cemlithons, and
things related to the weather. Cross
out the answer :vltich you think is
FALSE before checking yourself
with the 'orre't answers, printed
upaidedotvlt, beneath.
1. A red sunset usually means
stormy weather the following
day. 1' es: No,
2, Open windows attract light-
ning, Yes; N0.
B. Farms or gardens lying in hol-
lows usually suffer from frost
earlier than those on higher
groun'1, Cts; No.
4. Coldest weather generally comes
whim days are shortest.
Yes; No.
5. A ring around the moon is a
sign that rain or snow is com-
ing, Yes; No.
6. A heavy dew is a sign of clear
weather. 1 es; No.
1. There is heavies "static" trouble
on your radio in summer than
at any other season. Yes; No.
1. A change in the phase of the
moon usually brings a change
in the weather. Yes; No.
P. It is dangerous to seek shelter
from lightning under a solit-
ary tree. Yes; No.
10. We get warmer weather in
summer because we are nearer
the sun than in • -inter. Yes; No.
ANSWERS:
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'Ig Fair to Feature
Bri ich Mede Goods
Opining at T:irn' iigham 071 May
3, the 1irri,,. Industries Fair will
hm.1' no legs then 21 miles of stands
and 0";htibit1. cc)v:•ing Doer a million
square foot of Il„00 space.
Iasi! 717,1 10 Airplay Britishmaue
to trade l.1y'rs front all over
131. world, the c::hihits will range
from Is I by Eine to the heaviest sort
of ••-••eai•:cry. Antons; them will I,e
a do!l (Ws to the touch just
12a• : human 1,1:1 y ; a portable type-
writ- r may tv o inches high and
ee:alatie atth &alit pounds: a mach-
in,. emu; cf ac=hing a thousand
g':- o s an hour; and a lock with
met a nUliirn variations.
Ti'' largest unseat diamond in the
Isodd will be on show in the jewelery
section. This is a 770•carat stone
found in Sierra 1.cene three years
a'.'. Diamonds presented as wedding
gifts to Princess liliaabeth will also
be on display.
Acceptance of invitations to attend
the Pair hate been received from
about 50 different world centres,
although no reply to an invitation
sent to Russia has yet come through.
A corps of interpreters, collectively
spcal ing no less than 23 languages,
will he on hand, A Board of Trade
spokesman says "this Fair takes place
at a critical time in Britain's drive
for mere export,."
$40,000 (dolls -Royce
Took Year to Make
Striking elid nce of the way a
firm can modify a motor car design
which has won world-wide fame
juet to meet the needs of one cus-
tom, r was seen a few weeks ago
5139:1 an unusual ( 01033. car appear•
ed rat the streets of London, It is a
1:011•; Boys built to modern design
for N. 1 julb, tihi::n, oil millionaire,
who is 13onorary commercial attache
at tl:;' Pers'a1 F.ntf.assy, London.
In nitre of the familiar Rolls
ballot and online radiator i6 a 11111CI1
1011 11r, encloNed all:Patir•mouth hon•
it t 531;1 t c1100 et!, sloping radiator.
kVia 1'•: and bidr13n lamps arc set be•
hiu i a dhu 1: i, n1 grill and dont
lamb!, . are .n t, !wide, the wind•
017, tv, up end &W,) 31111 the 1101017
of 1.r 3 33 7 3ric !.v..1c11 and the nph01-
sl,'t'-: 1s !milt 111 curves such as t1(1
I':rr hs kad Lr fore.
'lir, car, uk3ch look a year to
tort siin•,hhno elmeoad(lmg X10,000
make, is 111 (rut 9 inches long. It
(^10,00'1) and 1) hest described as a
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iliac loanroprodured streamlined cars.
The Green Thumb
By Gordon L. Smith
The Tiny Piot
11 is 11a11s 41113 lug the resa115 113
satisfaction and bcmlty one can 1701
iron) a tiny plot of 1loweta. And
they t0ill not take
much work either.
A little di3;cing
and a few packets
of acted or boles
of ,started plants
are all that are
needed. 11 one has
(110.9 time it can
Ma* +60.,0 be enlarged, and
as one's interest
grows more frills can be added.
The ,nick -growing annuals can
be useful, as ground covers in front
of shrubs and around the base cf
roses and iilieo,
Some, like ageratum and sweet
31333nm, make trim edgings for
formal beds, Others, like certain
the petunias and the California
poppies, give charmingly informal
effects. In the perennial borders they
can be used to fill spare: left bare
after spring bulbs, or to provide all -
summer effects around early bloom-
ers such as the Oriental poppy,
bleeding heart, or peony.
Not Too Many Colors
1f your garden is small, it is
best not to have too many colors.
A long border is prettiest if the
:,lasses of color shade into one an-
other in drifts. Avoid a spotty
effect. Don't forget the value of
occasional white — especially if
you enjoy evenings in the garden.
If you want to attract humming-
birds and those beautiful great
night moths, plant for fragrance as
well. Nicotiana will draw thein.
Cosmos is a favorite with the little
goldfinches.
Try Experiments
It is always exciting, also, to
raise something entirely different
or neve each year, or to experi-
ment in some new field. A "blue
garden" or a garden border plant-
ed for ,"ening •..joyment is fun to
y ork out. A new variety of an old
favorite night be included each
year. Getting acquainted with an
annual not previously in your gar-
den — for instance, do you know
the spicy, fragrant annual dianthus?
— add a new flower -friend tacit
summer to your social Est.
Proof Wanted
"Lend me five dollars old Ulan. 1
promise you, on the word of a
gentleman, to pay it back tomorrow."'
"Bring the gentleman round and
let me see him."
Auction Sale at Dixie—Spring received its official welcome to Dixie at the 0111111,1 7-„311131 ,lity
auct on sale. Organized by the farm labor co-operative group, the auction brought out an
amazing assortment of articles. Easy chairs waiting to be sold lured buyers intorelaxin; cn;c.y-
ment of the sunshine, The Wil}' auctioneer got more action after selling the chaira.
Teeming Millions
Of China and India
Vs'e are accustomed to nearing the
expression "China's swarming mill-
ions," but fele Canadians have any
exact knowledge of what that actual-
ly means in numbers, The Chinese
national census bureau of the Min•
istry of the Interior has computed
the total population of the country
for the second half of 1947 as 462,-
798,093.
62;798,093. There is a predominance of
females 241,913,638, as against" 220,-
884,455 males. The total number of
families in China is estimated to be
86,637,312. Nanking, the national
capital, has a population of 1,034,995,
while among the large special muni-
cipalities, Shanghai ranks first with
4,300,630,
But India, too, has its "swarming
millions," and the 1941 population of
that coontr; is given as 388,997.935,
with 2,108,891 of then( in Calcutta,
the largest city. This total population
included those of the dominions of
India and Pakistan combined.
If the Western world is interested
in the political and economic future
of these two oast countries, it is
largely 4realise the combined popula-
tions of them is the stupendous total
of 851,790.028,
One Way of Relaxing After a Hard Day's Work—Something
new in the National Film Board's rural program is a picture.
of Scottish origin, showng how a young couple—with the
assistance of neighbors—overcame the problem of crowded
living quarters and the necessity of healthful relaxation,
"After Six O'Clock"
"After Six O'Clock" is the story
of a venture started by a young
couple in Scotland. They lived in
an apartment, and, although they
were happy, they had their troubles
too.
Their chief trouble was noise—
noise emanating from the next-door
apartment of a young trumpet -
playing enthusiast, who practised
his art both night and day.
They attempted to reason with
the trumpet -fiend, but to no avail.
"You have your right to silence,"
he said, in effect, "but 1 also have
my right to make noise with my
trumpet." There seemed to be no
solution to the problem.
* * *
The young couple pondered the
matter, a11(1 began to see that both
parties had their rights. But where
could they practise these fights
without bothering their neighbour..?
'(then the idea came to them—mil
idea which is as applicable in Can-
ada as it is in Scotland, Why not
snake a community (-entre, where
everybody could make the best
me of their talents in their spar',
time?
A. bit dubious as to the recep.
(ion their idea world get, 1.11931 be-
gan to approach their fellow cilia
zeas cantiollsly. But their 'cars had
V
no basis in fact. It soon appeared
that many other citizens of the conn-
nmtnity held the sante ideas. The
minister of the Local church, the
town school authorities, and many
other ronlnuulity groups expressed
their interest in the project
* * *
Soon a citizen's committee was
formed, and a financial target deci-
ded upon, and attained through vari-
ous promotional stunts. In short
order the committee located a suit-
able building. The members clean-
ed it tip, painted it, and were soon
plunged 11110 such activities as sew-
ing, amateur drama, folk dancing,
sketching, children's ganies--and
trumpet playing,
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Waiting
For Something
By
TED M. RIDER
Cnr1e Jan twisted in his wicker
chair on the front porch when he
heard Carol's heels clicking swift -
1Y 00 the sidewalk, Bax Ham-
mond towered one step behind ler
and was pretty mad because the
thin scar on his cheek looked twist -
I under the bra. ing light of the
street lamp,
'('hen the storm broke. "What's
gotten into your niece, Jan? Yes-
terday, she insisted on buying her
own ticket to the barn dance. '!to-
night, she paid her own way into
the movies. Now, I ask you—"
Bax paused .o settle 1110 blue
eyes indignantly on C'arol's bowed
red head, but said its a very
bored tone, "Girls are becoming
pretty independent nowadaws, are-
n't th y Inde Jan??"
"We", for the luvva Pete!" 130s
gasped explosively, "We're engag-
ed aren't WC, Carol? And you'll be
dependent 011 me for the rest of
your life, won't you? Why, that's
taken for granted, and that's the
way I want it!"
"Oh, you do? Well, thank:s for
lettira me know- that, Mfr. Boss
Hammond, Now I'll tell you some-
thing. IIere's your ring back,"
She jerked the sparkling diamond
from her finger and shoved it into
the stunned young man's palm, then
slammed through the screen door
with a speed that made L'nle Jan
blink,
"Bax why didn't you and Carol
g,• hitched right after your army
discharge?"
"Hove could I marry her, then,
Jan? I was stone broke and had
to start my automobile agency of
a flyer. And you know how things
went. First, I couldn't get any
stock. '('hen, my, garage burned
down and I had to start from
scratch again. We're through!"
Uncle Jan stopped his departure
by quickly asking for a match. He
had to untangle things someway.
Why, Carol had always wanted to
_ marry Bax. Even two years ago
she'd cone right out and asked if
marriage wasn't a partnership where
each person shared rain or shine
as it cause,
Bas hadn't wanted her when
things were going bad for him, so
elle was wondering why he wanted
her now when he was a success.
After tyre lrng years of waiting,
fear had replaced confidence, and
her 551d51611 desire to be indepen-
dent was nothing but a corer -up to
hide that fear: .Maybe she was
fearful that P . just considered her
another step up the ladder for him-
self, something to be bossed around
because he was paying the bills.
She wanted proof of his love.
Suddenly, he had an idea for
a cure. It would be a pretty dras-
tic one but it would' show then(
how much they really cared for
each other.
IIe turned to the door and bel-
lowed. "Did you say Carol won't
marry you because of that bullet
scar on your cheek, Bax? Well,
that's something to think about."
In a second, the screen door flew
open and Carol stood there, her
hand on his shoulder and her heart
in bur eyes staring down at Bax's
white strained face. He'd taken the
re'nart seriously, and Uncle Jan
felt suddenly frightened. If Carol
didn't handle things right, nolo .. .
"flax," she said, simply, "your
scar stands for everything fine: for
duty. loyalty, sacrifice—for every-
thing line I love in you."
Her hands rose to tremble on
the nnlscles ridging his jaw grimly.
Then, as he stiffened, she stood on
tip -toe and kissed the gear.
When he 01111 stood like a gran-
ite statue and Carol started to cry,
Uncle Jan roared in high dudgeon,
"You going to wait five more years
to kiss her back, yoin rhumb paloot??
That's why she busted the engage-
ment. When a goy makes a girl
wait that long she wrads something
besides tvords .• ]:rove he loves
her. tort it?"
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SORE FEET
THIS WAY
Rub in Minard's Liniment generously.
end feel the relief steal over the aching
muscles and joints. For all muscle and
joint pains, aches and stiffness, sprained
ankles, twisted limbs—Minard's hs
been famous for over 60 years. Good
for dandruff and skin disorders, too,
Get a bottle today; keep it
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Historic Floating
}ridge Must Go
One of 111e it is (10,110113 1011197a
'tot in c'ahtc, re in 1'antlrl i is abu,n
70 ititr• ,tat' U, ;: 1, 079 modern 3(31(1•.
tore.
Parr since 1$:01 it has been mint
tr:oollers a nine morn d, tour 11301)nd
Lake Chenwut', 11st northwest of
Peterborough, '1-ia• more adventur-
ous type of 'tat(lle, will be sorry
to see it go, :17 c, 901idtitlg 1119 mile•
long brid;m- ren 'idcred the i„nge41
of its type in the 10,0111—W05 0111'11 11
thrilling experiurce.
Quite often » motorist, drhting
across with 5(1,],(09 open, would get
a drenching when a wale smashed
against the co; : and passengers
rnnld often be stun walling behind
during the cro'sing, lust in case.
With n)1 0117;J1 ttidlh of 2(1 feet,
the bridge I ad a (11011,111' (110,091-1
'el,tre strip rniy ;.bout 14 feet wills.
I Irl. wasn't i f icient for 2. -way
tr:.ffie so this 'u',p had half a
dor,n "pull, an" 1'arca for cars 10
pass one anothe3. "focal load limit
was fit e tons, 1,3,d tyro when an ord-
inary passenp,r car tra11111er1 the
bridge water 500111 squirt through
the floor board as the bridge sank
under the weight.
In Fall and Spring the bridge be-
came a twisted tangle of timber and
ice. Winds buffeted the structure
and either stmt Fur ions of it under
the heavy ice or tore whole sections
loose. When (lac happened. bridge•
tenders had to chase the wayward
sections op and down the lake.
Largest City
\\']iii,, is the world's largest city?
l,l.ndrm? In population, right
(though New York is a close runner -
MO. Rut in 111^l, lh, correct answer
14 Iskruca, a,, iron ore boyo in F, ,d-
ish 1.:3)1131,1, north ,1 the Arelic
Circle, •
Although this city Pile only 18,-
00e irlabitants, it area is 18 times
(`:lt of Greater Nets' York,
1)15111,
Oda di.tinction, people of
far firing I\iruna probably envy
New Yo' Sere one .superlative (while
it las-] — the world's longest sub-
way 11d0 for a nickel.
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of Pembroke, Ont
performs pelien, deed enough
wrists sloshed by broken window
It wasn't the sight of angry
flames enveloping her two-storey
home that filled Mrs. Anderson's
heart with terror. It was the
thought of her 1 1 -month-old
baby boy — trapped alone in that
blazing inferno! for a second or
two she stood rooted to the
ground ... and then a scream
Prom inside the house brought
her back to reality. Three times,
in spite of neighbours' protests,
site tried to reach her baby, But
she had to give up . .. her face
and hair singed by the flames,
PET ENTERS THROUGH WINDOW
By this time firemen were batt-
ling the blaze and Chief Robert
Dey was attempting to force his
way into the house. Finally he
smashed a window and crawled
through. Although both bis
wrists had been cut by the broken
glass he fought his way into the
blazing living room and managed
to find the little boy. Then,
choking from the dense smoke
and terrific heat, Ise made his
way back to the window and
soon had the youngster safe in
his mother's arms.
We are proud to recognize
publicly the gallantry and out-
standing bravery of Fire Chief
Robert Dey of Pembroke, On-
tario, through the presentation
of The Dow Award.
THE DOW AWARD is it
citation for outstanding hero.
ism and includes, as a tangible
expression o appreciation, a
Poo Canna 8593.1gs Bond,
Winners are selected by the
Duro Award Committee, a
group of editors of leading
Canadian daily newspapers,
Desperately, Mrs Anderson tried to
enter the burning house. After three
attempts, her hair and face singed,
she realized that she lnusc give up.
Stumbling through the dense smoke
from room to room, Chief Dey finally
found the child. Then, with the
terrified boy in his arms, he fought
his way back to the window.
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