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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1934-03-22, Page 3THURS., MARCH 22, 1934` THE CLINTON NEWS-ItRCORT bKING*1EWS l.Hll. C Zero Agile,the Turk who claims to be, 160 years ,old is not supersti- tious. He wants to make his thir- teenth venture in matrimony. He has been unlucky in his wives. He is married only a few years when his wife up end dies. His last one di- vorced him because, four .years ago, when he was only 156, he flirted with chorus girls in the United States, .He is still ambitious, this man who can remember when Napoleon was win: ping all his battles except two or three, who can remember when Bri- tain freed her slaves, when France became a republic, when his own country fought Russia and when the tTnited States was under prohibition. es`mi No doubt he has been unlucky in other ways than matrimonial, If he has any insurance you can bet it is. straight life, and that he voted for every municipal loan in his home town believing that posterity should help bear the burden, only to find that he is his own posterity and has to pay the debts he thought he. was passing on to his successors. And what does he get for it all? Noth- ing but a measly job as door -keeper in the municipal buildings at Instan- bul. They surely could do better for him than that. Why not combine the offices and make him assessor, col- lector, janitor and Superintendent of Parks eeavm to Never having been threatened with a title we cannot say what our re- action would be, but Lockhart, his son-in-Iaw and biographer, says that when Walter Scott was told that the Prince Regent would like to confer a baronetcy upon him he hesitated on account oftheadditional cost in his family way of living, r Scott himself in a letter to his friend Morritt wrote - "It would be easy saying a parcel of fine things about my contempt of rank and so forth but, although I would not have gone a step out of my way to have asked or bought or begged or bor- rowed a distinction which to me per- sonally will rather be inconvenient, yet coming as it does directly from the sauce of feudal honours and as an honour, I am really gratified with it" OseeMsee A judge, charging a jury in a case of indecent assault, deplored the looseness of present day morals, and "the ease with which girls allow themselves to be picked up." There never was a time when such a condi- tion was not remarked and deplored, but we believe the proportion of clean living, clean -thinking girls is greater today than it ever was and this in spite or because of the greater free- dom in dress, manners and conversa- tion, between the sexes, a freedom, which in Victorian and even Edward- ian days would have been considered shockingly indelicate. And, so far as what is called the social evil is con, eerned, we believe that the same may 1 be said of the boys of today. eta Another visit from the Oxford Group is heralded by a statement that, as a result of the former visit, Canadians are now filing honest in- come tax returns. But dear, oh dear, there are so many who .do not fill any returns at all and there are so many people, and 'things, whose ideas of veracity and accuracy need re- formation, such as expert witnesese, thermometers, promoters, statistics, gas and electric meters, fishermen, speedometers and even some moral reformers. 0.100.4100 The U. S. Senate's rejection of the St. Lawrence waterways treaty is a body blow to two party leaders, It was negotiated by Hoover and ap- proved by Roosevelt, yet it failed to secure the necessary vote. There was ,always sectional ,opposition, but its defeat must be due to senatorial fear of embarking upon this expenni- ture on top of the enormous N.R.A. expenditure programme. , There are about ninety translators at Ottawa, many of whom work only when parliament is in session. The Secretary .of State introduced a bill to reorganize the service with a view to economy. Instantly it was attack- ed as an assault upon the French language, but Mr. Buurassa support, ed it because it placed the use of French on a statutory basis. There is always something to be gained by these periodical eruptions. to President Roosevelt. admits a mis- take was made in having military air -men tarry air mails. We often wonder why statesmen should fear to confess an occasional fault. They apparently think it would' have grave political effect whereas it helps to disarm criticism and pleases the ay., erage elector who rather likes to think that men in high position can err just as he or she. "Ignorance, Madam, pure ignorance," said Dr. Samuel Johnson, when a lady asked him how he tame to define pastern as the knee of a horse. No one thought any the less of Dr. Johnson for that admission. eelplli Again we have an anti -Nazi demon- stration in New York in which Hitler- ites are called morons and murder- ers. A possible culmination of these events is war, in which ease how many of the demonstrators are pre, pared to sign up and serve? The elements take a fiendish de- light at times in showing that one can't always believe the advertises ments. The Japanese torpedo-boat that capsized recently was uncapetz- able and the Titanic was unsinkable. The biggest fire we ever saw destroy- ed a lot of fireproof buildings and we have even seen permannt waves that didn't last forever. What Clinton was Doing in. The Gay Nineties DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED DURING TSS LAST DE- CADE OF THE OLD CENTURY? From The. News -Record, Mar. 21st, 1894: Mr. Chas. Whitehead of Brandon, Man,, was tailed' home last week pow, ing to the death of his father and will remain for a time in connection with winding up the estate. Mr. Wen. Whitehead of Long Island, N.Y., is also here. The following is a list of the dele- gates who are this week in attendance. at the Methodist Young Peoples' Con- vention in London: From the Ratten- bury street Mission. Circle: Misses Boles, Holmes, Graham and Messrs.. Trouse, Cooper and Doherty. From the Epworth League: Misses Gorrell and Washington, Mr. F. R. Siodgens. From'. the Ontario street Epworth League: Miss Brickenden, Mr. Alex. Cooper and Rev. Mr. Smyth. The County Council House of Re- fuge committee, consisting of W. Proudfoot, Goderich; H. Either, Ste- phen; A. McM"urehie, Clinton; W. Hamden, Exeter; and W. Milne,, Grey, met in Clinton•yesterday. It was de- cided that from 25 to 50 acres of ground would be requited somewhere within two miles of Clinton, Gode, rieh, Seaforth, Wqngham or Exeter and tenders for sites will be secured from these sections. The general im- pression seemed to !be that the neigh- borhood of Clinton would be the moat central and suitable location. J. T. Garrow, M.P.P., for West Hu- • ron, will be asked to cooperate with the other two Huron .members to prevail upon the Ontarie Government to allow the Stavely estate, about $35,000, to go towards the expense of a House of Refuge. e•ee� From The New Era, Mar. 23rd, 1894: The Chieago Herald has requested a detailed obituary of the late Jos- eph Whitehead for use in one of its special editions, Hohnesville: Old Mrs. Humor says. there is going to be a wedding right in the village next Thursday. The Royal Templars will meet on Monday when the debate, Resolved: That War is a Greater. Curse •toHu- manity than Intemperance" will take place. Affirmative, J. Courtice, J. 11. Lowery, E. Jervis; negative: Albert Jervis, Jos. Holmes and S. Ferris. While the. Patrons were, holding their meeting last Thursday night some persons driving through the village stopped at the shed and un - blanketed every horse but one and took away three good robes, two. blankets and a muffler. Sam Sturdy was the biggest loser, losing a robe at blanket and, the muffler. Farmers are taking advantage of the early spring and getting their work done. H. Elford commenced seeding on Wednesday, the first day WHAT . OTHER NEWS PAPERS ARE NOT SOON, WE HOPE Not that we would bother saying anything for or against aur present Winter. What's tr0 use Grouching g doesn't help. And on the other band she doesn't need a, champion. She is strong enough and windy enough to look out for herself. A cold proposi- tion we'll say. Two in One. A dou- bleheader. When shall we look on her like again? Marys Journal -Argus. A TALE OF A CAT The following refers to 'a family in a neighboring village who for 'a time sang that refrain: "0 where, 0 where, has our pussy cat gone, 0 where, 0 where can it be," sang .the members of this family recently when their beautiful, valuable Persian cat dis of spring. Others are likely to start in a few days. Londesboro: Last Sunday two of our young men were examining a revolver when it discharged and the ball entered the leg of a horse be, longing to Mr. Brown the harness maker, but so far does not seem to have done much, if any, harm. e WHEN THE PRESENT CENTURY WAS YOUNG From The News -Record, Mar. 25th, 1909:' There is no one more active in promoting the 'Huron County Stock show, to be held in Clinton, April 1st, than MR. JAMES SNELL the worthy president, one of the best known stock breeders in this province. Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Foster return- ed last night from Strathclair, Man., where they lived far fifteen years and will probably take up their re- sidence in Varna or Bayfield. The New Era has been sold to Mr. W;. H. Kerr of Brussels, who takes possession next week, Mr. Holmes' connection with the paper ceasing with today's issue. The dinner given by •Col, Wil- son and officers of the Huron Regi, menet at the Rattenbury House last night was attended by about forty of the offfeers and ex -officers and a- bout a dozen invited guests ... At ten -thirty the toast list began with Major Shaw as president of the mess and Major MgTaggart as vice-pre- sident. On Tuesday evening last a reunion of the men of St. PauI's church was held in the school room. The month of April is the fiftienth anniversary of St. Paul's parish and this meeting was a preliminery to celebrating the semi -centennial. From The New Era, Mar. 25th, 1909: Miss Minnie Cooper, late of Hod, gens' ,Bros.,' has taken a position with E. M'oFaaul, Seaforth. She is a very popular young lady. (This issue of the paper has a long article on the Kinrade murder, in Hamilton, a case which no doubt many people remember. No solution of this, murder was ever arrived at, it is one of the mysterious murders, although there are folk who say that the police could have cleared it up if they had wanted to do, so. Somebody will probably tell the story some- time in the future when those con- nected with the case are dead, and then it may be the truth or it may not,—Ed.) Valedictory:—Our connection with The New Era ceases with this issue. Hereafter it will be under the direc- tion and control of Mr. W. H. Kerr of Brussels, who has purchased the business, together with the building occupied. Tothe business men who have generously patronized its coI- umns; to the public who have been its readers and to the corre- spondents and others who have nm- terially helped to make it what it is, we return our sincere thanks . . In retiring from both journalistic and public life, as we do, it is a very great pleasure to carry with us the good will and warm personal friend ship of many who have been politi- cally opposed to us . , . As we can- not literally shake hands with all our readers and friends we do so figuratively, and therefore, •say "Goodbye" to all with whom we have been associated, either directly or In- directly, in the years of the past; Very sincerely, Robt. Holmes. SAYING rho doctor to observe the symptoms; the had only to let his mind run over the list of Bam's jobs, He is editor of the Listowel Standard, in itself ono man's job; he is also clerk of the town, president of the Conserva- tive Assoication and a leader in church activities. It may be assum- ed also that he belongs to a Iodge or two and turns the wringer at home on washday. Bamford is the case in point provingthat an industrial revival is not more urgent than is a redistribution of the white man's burden.—Estevan Mercury. ,Asea, According to the' opinion of an eminent physician, who has made a study of the question, there is -a, trend in medical circles to the old- time country doctor; the man who brings his patient into the world, cares for him duringhis earthly vis- it and makes his ,passing more peace- ful. Too many specialists, like too many cooks, are apt to make a mess of things. A man who is a heart specialist does not set fractured limbs. An eye, ear and nose doctor does not give a patient something to quiet jittery nerves. If the patient has not a disease or ailment in which. they specialize, they recommend:an- other specialist. How different was the work of the country doctor, He knew his patient, and probably had doctored the patient's parents. He knew the hereditary ailments, if any, to which the family was subject. Knowing his patient's health, habits and history, it was much easier for him to diagnose the aches and pains land prescribe remedies, The country doctor took part in community en- terprises, was a counsellor, a friend 1 and a prominent figure in the com- munity.—Amherstburg- Echo. tesamstme A BAD BEGINNING Toronto has lots of money for bal- lyhoo, but not enough to pay her school teachers as she should. Those banqueters and frolickers should realize that the school teachers are paying a part of the cost of their mer- riment. The Queen city is making a bad start on its second century of civic life. —Etceter Times -Advocate. appeared and was missing for •sever- al days. It was later discovered that the big bushy tail of the Persian beauty had somehow or other become frozen solid to some ice and the cat could not get away. A passerby saw the plight of poor pussy and after digging up the ice it was given, its freedom to hit the trail for home and a warm spot under the kitchen stove. --Blyth Standard. os2r•. THEY ARE MODEST A number of weekly newspapers have been running lists of the sup- posedly ten best known men in their county. The editors have refrained modestly from including their own • names in the lists. —St. Marys Journal -Argus. o.nsos STOCK UP CREEKS Farmers whe have creeks running, through their farnis can ask the On- tario Government to stock the same with speckled trout, and charge sportsmen for the privilege of fish- ing. This is good news for both the farmers and sportsmen. —Pembroke Standard -.Observer, s+emeerr INTERESTING WORDS How veerds come into use is often interesting. The other day we learn- ed the origin of the word "tip." Long ago in an old English inn there was a box in every room with, an inviting slot in its top. On the face were the words "To Insure Promptness." This was initialed and at last only "T.LP." appeared. Over in France a gratuity was suggested for servants "For Drink." So came the word "tip, pling."—•Listowel Standard. essiemare RELIEF FOR THE OVER-WORKED Instead of pondering on problems of relief for the unemployed, would it not he'lp some if ways and measures could be devised for relief of the ov- erworked. The unemployed is privi- leged to sit by the kitchen stove rest) ing, hoping, slamming the govern- ment and sucking in the sympathy ,of his busy neighbors. But—well, eon, sides the case of Bamford of Listowel, Ont. Ham had just returned from Ate funeral of a political friend when he crumpled up and had to be put to bed with a bad case of nervous breakdown. It wasn't necessary for ementescet PAGE '3 were two barbers in a town, each charging 50 cent for a haircutand shave. One charged 35e for a hair cut and 25 cents for a shave; the oth- er, 40c and 20e. A cutstomer went into the first shop. and had a 35c haircut, then went into the second one and got a shave for 20c. He saved 5c on ,the haircut and 5o on the shave, but both cost him 55c, only a net saving of 5e instead of 10c. How come?•-WWSpgham Advance -Times. owl 50 MILLS SHOULD BE MAXIMUM TAX RATE FOR ALL TOWNS Hanover's tax rate is to be 52.1/ mills this year, a reduction . of 3% milks from the high mark set in 1932. No matter what the rate is, some citizens will say it is too -high,. and personally we think 50 mills on a fair assessment is the, maximum which any town .shouId levy. When it goes over that mark, the town is heading for difficulties. People have only so much money to pay for taxes, and a rate of over 50 mills throws too great a burden on property, which becomes unprofitable to own or take an equity in, and many people can- not' meet the levy. When times are good and people's earnings are high, they can afford to pay a goodly a- mount of taxes, but when economic conditions become depressed people's earnings immediately drop and the high levy of boom days cannot be re- duced proportionately, with the result that tax arrears accumulate, towns findfinancing difficult, and some of them " go under." It' shows also, the need for a pay-as-you-go policy. If it had been carried out, instead of piling up .a massive debenture debt, then the citizens could have been cal- led upon to pay a generous tax rate when they were flush with money, and when the opposite held true, ca- pital expenditures could be eliminated and the rate brought down to a point within the ability of the people to pay. :Hanover Post. ego GRIMNESS We are reminded of a famous car- toon given to the world during the war. It represented a soldier with his helmet gone, his garments torn by shells, himself wounded and his FIGURE THIS OUT face haggard but on his countenance an expression of unalterable deter - Can you figure this one out? There mination as he stood with fixed bay- onet in the presence of the oncoming enemy. Underneath the powerfully' done picture were the words, " good soldier has no theories; he bars,. rho way.' Wo believe v that that cartoon should:.. - be re -issued, for these are the days when iron is needed in the human: blood. When nothing less than un, yielding determination will see they present situation thro'. Ballyhoo hast failed. The singing of "The Mere We' Get Together the Happier We'll Be"" has not profited us by one iota. The, various "inters" whether internation- alism or intertrade or any other in- • ternesses have not proven sufficient to meet the grave matters that have confronted us. Even the United - States, after a series of colossal masa efforts for more than a year's dura, tion doubt' whether they have got out of all the brew and . stew through which they have passed 50-50 er 0-0. A big executive before a Canadian parliamentary committee showed la- mentable knowledge oe the business:' over which he allegedly presided. Sane men are •saying of many a huge• concern: "The more there is in it of bigness, the more there is in it of weakness. Let no one befool' himself. We need self help. We, need self reliance.. We need indiviudal,.dogged determin- ation. We have far too much indi- vidual ease. There has been far too much looking with open mouth anal' extended palm and far to little fix- ing of our industrial bayonets and• far too little pf facing our economtc- enemy. There has been far too allude. of our making doer mats of ourself, ves in the presence of difficulties. Un- less there is a speedy recovery from this supines, on the part ,of Jack Smith and his wife and Bill Brown and his family and Hank White anti' every one of his neighbors. Unless, Universities and Collegiate Institutes recover from the appalling state of self-indulgence that now character- izes them the present twilight of en- deavour will deepen into a pitchy darkness upon whinh no star will' shine, Churches are required to get over their present ease in Zion and to call each man to duty. A certain! grimness in the presence of duty must characterize each man within civiliza- tion's bounds or the retrogression to• savagery will be more rapid than some of us ever dreaded possible. He - who blinks facts is no friend of the race.—Exeter Times -Advocate, Lo :;a1 Re ilers Them Owe You Sales Assistance You know thiroughly well that you have power, in your stare, to influence the decision of your customers in regard to what they buy from you. Your customers rely on you to give them products which, in use or consumption, will give thein complete satisfaction. You know and your customers know that, in regard to nearly every class of product, there are several brands of equal merit. Thus, A's soup is the equal to•B'c or C's soup; D's shoes are equal to E's or F's shoes; IG's radio sets are the equal to H's or I's sets; J's hosiery is the equal .of K,'s or L's hosiery; M's electric washing machine or refrigerator is :the equal of N's or O's washing machine or refrigerator; and so on and so on. Makers of advertised products recognize that you have access to the attention and favor of several hundred buyers—your regular and ir- regular customers, and they want to use your distribution facilities for their advantage. But are they willing, in every instance, to assist you to sell their product if you stock it --assist you with a series of local advertisements, to be pub- lished in this newspaper? They say that they will provide you with plenty of window and counter display material, and printed matter; but quite too often they de- cline to use local advertising, in this newspaper,. over your named They tell you that they are spending a whale of a lot of money in big -city dailies and in nationally -advertised magazines; but you know --or can get to know—that in the territory served by this newspaper upwards of 90 per cent of the families living in it do not subscribe to national magazines and big city dailies. This means that the job et promoting local sales is to be put on your • shoulders, IT it is right to use big city dailies and na- tionally- circulated magazines then, by the same token, it is eight to use local weekly newspa- pers! It is no compliment to you as a retailer or to the buyers of this town and territory for a national advertiser to decline to advertise his product in this newspaper. You can get much more advertising for your store and stock than you are now getting, if you insist, as a condition of stocking a particu- lao pooduct, that it be•localiy advertised in this newspaper. (N.B.: Show this advertisement to men who urge you to stock and push the sale of their goods, yet Who tell you that their firm cannot assist their local sale by advertising). The Clinton News-Kecord $1.50 a year. Worth More