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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1939-12-8, Page 7TBE RADIO OF TO -MORROW I OW BRING'S YOU THE WORLD OF TO -DAY FOR 1940 inn,. 0 40,0o n., :. Dr. the Wo- eek- IVlajestic's Three New Popular Priced 1940 Mantel Radios it's Beautiful It Is A FIEF21kS MAJE5TIC It's Wonderful "Mightyfilooerch of the Air" Majestk FAMOUS NOW AS ALWAYS FOR COLORFUL TONE dionainrimpadalimm SEE IT ! and HEAR IT ! Demonstrations cheerfully given. PHONE 17 Here's an invitation — Just call 17 and ask for a demon- stration, have it in your own home and you'll be satisfied with the results. DAVISON'S HARDWARE PHONE 17 BRUSSELS BRLJSSF-.I-"a PAST Many New Improvements , line. 1 the Mercury is presented with a Are Seen In Latest • choice of five body types. These Ford and Mercury Cara 'With a new fingertip gearshift, controlled ventilation, Sealed Beam headlamps improved ride and ad- vanced styling in all models, Ford V-8 Deluxe Ford and, Mercury 8 cans for 1940 ere announced by Ford Motor 'Company of Canada; Limited, are a new convertible sedan, the tower sedan four doors), the sedan (thyro doors), sedan coupe and club convertible. The first four are sip Passenger cane while the club con- vertibles seats five, It has an auto- matic top. There is a choice of eight attractive body colors, j The new Fond cars are big and All Ford cars have improved Powerful int appearance. Body lines spring suspension with a longer, are pleasingly streamlined, Front more flexible front spring. A tor- ende, are distinctively modern with s1on1 bar rdd'e•etabitizer provides an low radilator grilles, long hoods exeesntionally comfortable steady and deeply rounded fender's, The ride The ride -stabilizer also con - trimly itallored interiors are a•t• tributes to firmer, easier steering, tractive with plenty of seat room, Front .arid rear springs of Deluxe leg room, .elbow room and shoulder ' cans are equipped with metal room, The 1940 Mercury 8 enters its second year :with a `unique . first year record behind! it, . 'Three 'months alter being introduced it .was among the first ten cars In ,tales. $efore the year ended there were more 'than 60,000 Mercury .Pwnere, A oar of belting 'i?etauty, the erouq-y 8 for 1940 has a grasss fly flaring chromium radiator elle, beautifully moulded hdod nr1 smioothiy streamlined 1 body nci rear dedk, Interior are par- iCnlarly attractive with the new lite and, silver! 'tone .instrument' anal providing the key to the nterdor color s0lleme. The Ford Lines are .comprised of our Ford 'V-8 and five Deluxe body types, A new Mistnees coupe s well as a Forde4 Gotten, Tudor eslan and dente, + are available in oth. Tileme is also a Deluxe con- ertlble club boups with aultomattc P as ettanmdktrd equipment, Three Mori • &Meets tare available In the rd 'V-8 ' and . six ht the Deluxe covers, Large double-acting hyd• clalic shock 'absorber with self- sealing construction are fitted on alI cars. Comfort features are emphas- ized throwghode the design, Seats are built for restful riding. Front seat backs are of nem reslileint type. Cushions .have a new '"float- ing edge, Driver's seats are ad- justiable two ways -they rise as they are mbvedl forward, Bodden ,aro scienitiflcally soundproofed, shutting out. road noises, An "easyslriflt" trantsmnissdom, permiet- ing apeedls to be changed; quietly; new design, curved disc wheels also contribute to quietness, Quick etopping hydraulic brakes are con- tinued' on"all models, Instrument panels harmonize with .Lite interior e'tyling, Gauges are grouped in front of the two- sp4lte steering wheel. A grille for installation of radio speaker,' glove conipanttn'enit nwetlt lock, two ash trays and a cigar lighter art Pre. vitiate on the panel, Deluxe ears also have a clock on the glove FREE SERVICE OLD, DIMPLED OR PEA) HORSES OR CATTLE removed promptly and e(fici4lntly. Simply phone" COLLE,CT" 1p WILLIAM STONE SONS LIMITED PHONE 21 - iNS"3ERSOLL BRUSSELS -- PHONE 72 Plan Special Courses Rural oys And. Girls Over. 2700 to take advantage of free tuition at one mouth courses offered by Out. Dept; of Agriculture at 43 •points In Ontario during winker' -Other special ccuraea, Ontario farm bpya in, every county and district of Ontario who are anxious to increase their knowledge of agriculture will 'be given the opportunity this fall and winter at free one nnonth short eourees spon0Ored by the Agricul- tural Representative Branch, Ont. Department of Agriculture. There will also be courses in Home Economics for rural girls under the direction of the Women's Institute Branch, Ont, Dept. of Agriculture and these coueses are also free. (Boys and girls Whig are interested in taking these courses should ad- dress all enquiries' to their local agricultural representatives. for full informtation, The boys will take a thorough course in feeding and care of live stock, principles of breeding, prac- tical words in judging h,Ouaes, dairy and. beef Cattle, sheep and swine. They will study feeds• and balanced rations, veterinary science, farm dairying, poultrid, field crops and farm management. Spedial speag- ers will be provided at all courses. The sires will specialize lip foods ane nutrition, household manage - meat, health education and home care of the sick, This course is t};ecially worthevi le and; every rural girl should plan to attend the the course closest to her home. .Courses are being held from Nov. 21 to Dec. 16 in fourteen counties, as follows --Bruce, Bervie. Dufferin, Oorbetton; Dundas, Mountain; Glen - guy, Dunvegan;, Grey, Faversham; Hastings, Madoc; Huron, Dungan- non; Lanark, Elphin; Middlesex, Glanwonth; Northumberland, Graf- ton; Renfrew, Killaloe; Simcoe North, Lafontaine; Waterloo, St. Jacobs; Wentworth, Bilbrook. From Sanitary ,2 to 26, courses will be held in the .counties of Brant, Durham, Elgin, Frontenac, Gray, Haldimond., Halton, Huron, Lamfrton, Leeds, Peel, Simcoe North, Simcoe South, Precott and Russell, York and Cochrane South. January 30 tip, Feb, 23 will see courses in Bruce, (Wiarton) Carle- ton, Lennox and Addington, Middle- sex, (Mt. /Br•ydges) Norfolk, On- tario, Oxford, Perth, Peterboro, Bic - WEDNESDAY, Dl1�O,, 8Cit 19 ROUND TRIP TRAVEL BARGAINS FROM BRUSSELS DECEMBER 16 TO CHICAGO $12.56 (Plus Exchange) DECEMBER 15=10 TO WiNDSOR 54.15 DETROIT - 54.16 ;Equally low fares from all adjacent D. N. R. Stations.. See handbills for cenaleete list of .destinations, Takes Train Information, Return Limits from Agents. Asir FOR HANP73.11.4 CANADIAN NATIONAL ALWAYS USE CANADIAN NATIONAL TELEGRAPHS - s a compartment door. The 1940 Mercury has a new straightline speedometer with gauges and headlight beam indica- tor grouped in front of the two - spoke steering 'wheel. A choice of upholsteries is available—either blue -gray dark weave broadcloth or two.tone Bediford. cord, in closed cars, sacldleehrown or red antique finished genuine' leather in con- vertibles, Exceiptienal roominess is a feature of all oe the body types. A new controlled all-weather ventilation system permits draft - less circulation, o8 air, The "tilt - int; wing" front section of window, glass may he swung outward. The rear half, together with Its metal support bar In closed models, can be Iowea•ed, permitting better vis- ion and unobstructed arm signals. The new Mercury, effectively ins eu4e.ted from, road bumps•, provides extraordinary riding comfort, Seat cushions have wit edge;e with deem soft inner springs, Improved iryd.• rateldc shock absorbers , with n.ew eeif-scaling conetruetion, ]cushion spring action, The car rides quietly even at high speed,. Noises in min- imized, ibte neenenous rubber -cush- ioned! mountings and the efffectibe use of body insulation developed as the remit of continuous and exhaustive soundproofing researeb. The 96 horsepower 'V-8 engine is trnireualdy fleirible enabling the car to crawl in traffic, flash away trot.; Mettle lights, or maintain cruising slpeed on, the highway, A large luggage compartment, reached by a wide door in the rear desk, provides ample morn fol' family luggage. The compartment le lighted automatically whenthe door is lifted, The spare tare is carried vertteadly against the front wall.' Here' Some Advice On "Indoor Garden" Hew To Keep Plants During (rail and Winter Months The gardening season may be Pro- longed atter frost has curt down giants' and a great deal of pleasure derived gy cultivating o rew plants indoors. The winter garden may consist 01 a Jardiniere with one plant or a few choice potted plants n a stand, together with a 'few bulbs forced for winter blooming, says John 2', Clank, Horticultural S;peaialdsit, Ont, Dept. of Agricul- ture, Toronto, PATTING Thoroughly wash old pots before using a second time, Avoid using fro large a pot and remember your plant should be moved to just the next size larger, The best soil is lent mold from the woods, mixed with any fresh loam and a little Werethe'slant, As a cure and pre - well rotted stable manure. Place Vet-ve, take 4 rurwee of Ivory snail• broken pieces of flower pots on the tut into fine pieces, over with bottom of the pot Inc good drainage water and boil until meited. when a and then add a quantity Of ,soil, zallon of water mar be added and p•laclntg the. ball of roots exactly in the foliage a the plait completely the centre. This will leave a free immersed in the mixture. This is space all around the pot which map also effective against Thrip. Mealy be sifted full of soil and firmed [ Bur Aed Spider, and Scale, Lemon dawn until the soil is wi grin an inch or Fir Tree Oil provides a good of the top of the pot, After re -pot- remedy. for these pests and fullting, give a good watering, but after directions accompany them, this be sparing of water until the RESTING Most plants require a period of Plant shows signs. of new growth, rent. just as a human being needs which will take place simultaneous- ly- with its making roots in the fresh soil. pRIOPER POSITION The position for the plants during winter is in windows with a south- ern or eastern exposure. Plants need all the light they can get in winter, especially thoee that are expected to bloom, To prevent draughts which are injurious to many, The windows abould be tight, Draw down blinds at night and endeavour to keep an even temperature at all timers. Avoid extremes of tempera- ture, but bear in mind that plants require a supply of fresh air, Tender plants should be moved, away from the window on, nights when real cold snaps are experienced. ATMOSPHERE The most common .difficulty in growing planets in the home is the I soilage will appear. very dry- condition of .the atmo- sphere, If pots are planed in a 2ern-"' ery off small blocks, water may be WILLIA�e Sl'ENCE deft on the bottom to provide humid- Estate Agent. Conveyancer 7 gonias abould be cleansed with piece of dry or only slightly moist cotton, In the case 02 Rubber Plants Aspidistras, Palms and Am- aryllis, they lney'be sponged off with, a damp cloth. WATERING No water should be given until the plant actually needs it, All soft wooded plants, with a large leaf stir- face, urface, need more mater than heed - wooded varieties and a plant in lux- nriant growth needs mare than one whecit is sickly and cut back. PESTS AND PREVENTION There are a few kinds of insects which 1neest house plants and as soon as noticed Mev should be er•adiraded. Among the most cern- man ie. the tints or plant lice, The lice suck the juice from the tender portions end soon .permanently in - toria Welland; Wellington, Went- worth, Special courses: will be held Nov. sleep to prvent becoming exhausted so a plant requires something cor- responding to sleep. We must imi- tate nature's wav of doing things. Outdoor plants grow Inc a season "^d rent for a season. and without that rest period they will noon be robbed or vitality anti cease to ap- pear at their best. When a plant ceases. to bloom and. shows an in- clination to stop growing by ripen- ing its leaves, encourage rest by withholding water in a great degree, also permitting a less amount or light and heat than it has been. re- ceiving and withhold all plant foods, Place it away in a darkened room, in the cellar, and seek to keep it as near a standstill as possible. Do not become alarfed. if the plant drops all its leaves, for when it is brought to the Light in spring, new ity, or water soaked mass may be placed around the pate. If the plants are in the kitchen, a pan of water may be left to boil, permitting the. steam to escape. The foliage will need cleaning 20 t0, Dec. 2 at Eau 'Claire, Bon- from time to time to free it from field Sturgeon Falls. and Chisholm dust, The. bathtub is an excellent and, a three day course in Nipis- place for this purpose, the plants be- sting. ing turned on their sides and sere Other special courses will be pouted on a small box above the held in the counties of Essex, Gren- bottom of the tub. Then they may villa, Haldimand, Lincoln, Prince be freely syringed. without soaking Edward. and Kent, the soil. The foliage of Rex Be - sant Commissioner General Insurance Office Main &r'eef. — Ethel. Ontario James McFadean Howick Mutual Fire Insurance —Also— Hartford Windstorm —Tornado Insurance —Automobile lnsurange 'Phone 42 Box 1, Turnberry St. Brusesis, Ontario DISPLAY MERCURY 8 SEDAN FOR 1940 MITE Mercury 8Town-Sedan for ,L 1940 is a big, roomy family car With ample room for six. From the graceful flare of chromium grilles to the streamlined rear deck, it is a car of striking beauty. A new finger-tip gearshift on the steer- ing column is easy to operate, and contributes to the unusual quiet of the ride. Other improvements are the Sealed Beam headlamps, a torsion bar "ride stabilizer; eon - trolled all-weather ventilation and brilliantly styled interiors in blue and silver tones. The straight-line speedotneter and other instru- manta are grouped in front of the two-spolto steering wheel. 4 ^ r