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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1924-02-14, Page 3Keeping Cool in Warm Circumstances. Three Boy Scouts were patrolling along ,the street in a provincial town recently when their keen' eyes quickly noticed smoke issuing • from the near- by building. 'Investigation revealed the beginnings of a eerious fire. Being, used to quick thought and action it did net take these Scouts many seconds to realize what was necessary to be done in this .emergency. Ae Scoute too they had received training for justthis event and were fu11y con- versant with the.method of entering a burning building, rescuing the occu- pants and employing rescusitation if required. One S'eout inunediately'rune to the fire hall to put in the alarm, while the other two enter the building amid dan- ger and stupefying smoke and fumes, and rescue a man Trani suffocation. Whistles had been previously blown to summon otll:er assistance. Ere long the remainder of the Troop are on the spot also ready for quick action, and the first duty allotted them was the pushing of a burning oar from the heated' building. With the fire engine now on the seeds, accompanied by the usual crowd that quickly gathers from far and near, the tactful job of keeping back the crowd at a safe distance, as well as to prevent the work of the firemen being hampered, was given to the' troop. At this interesting stage we found the photographer busily occupied tak- ing snaps from various points of vant- age and curiosity was aroused. Alas! to our amazement we discovered the whole thing was a "put up job, and the pictures were for advertising•pur- poses. We were not disappointed in the least in it being a mock affair be- cause it demonstrated the readiness and adaptability of the Scout and his willingness to fill any useful role. Tributes to the Value of Scouting. As great an authority as Lord Rese- bery has said of. the Scout movement: "Id I was to form the highest ideal for my country, it would be this, that it Shouldbe a nation of which the man- hood was exclusively composed of men whp had been or who were Boy Scouts and who were trained in the Boy Scout theory. Stroh a nation would be the honor of mankind. It would be the greatest moral force that the world has ever known." Another eminent- authority on edu- cational methods has declared' the Boy Scout Movement to be "the most•sig- nificant educational contribution of our time. The naturalist," he says, "may praise it for its suoeebs In nut- ting the' boy close to natura's heart; the moralist, for its splendid code of ethics; the Iiygelnlat,'for its. physical training; the parent for its ability to keep his boy out of mischief; but from the standpoint of the educator, it has marvellous potency for converting the restless, irresponsible, self-centred boy into 'the straightforward, dependable, helpful young citizen. To the boy who will give himself to it, there is plenty, of work that looks like play, standards of excellence which he can appreciate, rules of conduct which he must obey, positions of responsibility which he may occupy as soon as. he qualities himself—in a word, a pro- gramme that appeals to the boy's in- stincts, and a method adapted to a boy'e nature." Curious Ways of Seeking Slumber. The first thing we do when we lie down to sleep is 'to close our eyes Fish, however, being without eyelids, are obliged to sleep—when they do sleep—with then 'eys open. There leas been considerable discus- sion as to whether fish do or do not sleep, and scientists say that some fish, such as the salmon and the plea, never sleep at all. On the otherf'eeree, certain fish have been netice esteig among the weeds in an attit• de which at least suggests that the are asleep. There are insects v certainly Y never, sledP, while s 3'riilces inhabiting tropical countlies„tl�ough they rest In a torpid- oonditi r after a heavy meal, do not sleep the ordinary sense of the word. - Maa,� 'hors•es never lie' down tosleep, The/horse that; sleeps, in a standing 7,os'ttion rests one leg• at a time,' de. „ea' pending upon the other three to sus, term the weight' of the body. Never buy a horse that will not lie down in, its . stall, However good it may be, it wltl not last as long tis 'one that rests properly. Ypu.,man ;often cure a; ;horse of this standing -up habit by turning it out to grass for a time. The elephant in a wild state lies dawn to sleep, but in captivity it re- fuses to do ea. It would seen thatitlie beast never gains sufficient confidence to lie down in, a closed place. In any case an elephant ''requires 'very little sleep. It finds four, or at most five, hours a day sudkclent. . Ire and all Ion'• -le ' edbirds Stirlonglegged sleep standing on one leg, and most binds when asleep tuck . tllah, heads . between the .fload andone ruing, Ducks can sleep soundly when afloat an an open water, d •curia pair enough never eesin to drift, Spider ;le Big Eater, In a"single day a spider eon consume nearly thirty times its own weight in food. Next time try the finest grade-- RED rade—RED ROSE, ORANGE PEKOE • Ii EAL,TI I EDUCAT.ION BY DR. J. J. MIDDLETON ,provincial Board. of, Health„ Ontario Dr. Middleton,will he glad to answer questions on ,Pubitcollealth;mat, ters through this column. Address him at Spadina House. Spadina Crescent, Toronto. -a • Child Welfare Clinic$ are a great boon to mothers throughout' the Pro- vince. Not only do., these meetings provide a means for discussing with physicians how to .keep well -babies well, which after all is the most im- portant point, but they afford an op- poi'tunity for mothers to meet other mothers, and discuss many interesting little points which may be of .mutual I self-help in the • upbringing of their children, The important point about these clinics' is that they tend to pro- mote healthy, happy childhood; by the giving of advice and by offering sug- gestions. The children are all weigh- ed and examined; if the child is in good physical condition the mother is It ld so, and complimented, If the child .is below normal in any way, or if it has any defects that are hinder- ing its progress, these defects are pointed out to the parent and advice given to havo the matter put right without delay. A child may complain of pains ,vague and indefinite perhaps, but stili sufficient to cause annoyance and loss of sleep. The mother may regard these as. "growing` pains," and pay little heed to them, thinking of course that they occur naturally in childhood and that they mean nothing in par- ticular. Yet these pains are very sig- nificant -they point to trouble ahead, they are of a rheumatic character and due very likely to some focus of in- fection which is poisoning the system. This focus of infection ratty be decay - ing teeth, diseased tonsils, etc., which need immediate attention but which are often neglected through lack of knowledge on the, part of the parent as to the serious results which may arise from -neglected treatment. These and many other questions of'interest to mothers and their children arc dis- cussed at the Child Welfare Clinics throughout the Province.,` Many interesting reports are re- ceived from time to time giving some idea of how the work is being carried on, and what valuable assistance these Child Welfare Clinics are in a com- munity. Following is a report from the Public Health Nurse at Coiling wood: This year 52 clinics have been -held, 572 babies have been weighed, meas- ured and examined, and 2037 calls made, over 100 of the cases called up- on being prenatal. A number of bab- ies were visited regularly who lived either too far away or weretoo sick to bring to the clinic. A number of defects were found and the babies so affected were referred to the family physician. Milk was supplied to fifteen' babies, and six others have had prepared foods given them. Ten mothers were attended at time of birth, and five were looked after till recovery was complete. A complete outfit of clothes was given to eleven babies, and eight others had part outfits given them. Many thanks are due the Daughters of the Empire for their valuable as- sistance given at all times." Vaporizing Iron. There have 'been made in Prange experiments in the distillation, with the electric are, of various metals and , metalloids. 'One authority concludes, as the results of. these researches, that there exists uo known substance that cannot be distilled in our laboratories. Tho; ebullition of iron is very difia cult to produce, yet one experimenter claims to have distilled 400 grains of iron in twenty minutes with an elec- tric current of 1,000 amperes at a pres- sure of 110 volts. In all eases, it is said, the various of the metals con- dense in the form of a crystalline dust, possessing all the chemical properties of those metals when reduced to the form of powder. • The' French •experiments are thought to throw light on the probable tem- peratureof the sun, where ironand the other chemical elements exist in a state of vapor. The maximum tem- perature of the electric arc is about 3,500 degrees centigrade. But, diving to the greater pressure produced by gravitation on the sun, it is probable that the temperature of ebullition of the elements there is higher than on the earth. Soft slippers are craved by the oldest plan and the youngest boy. "Slow and sure" is all right if you're quite stare you're not teearlenre. I_ - Beware of Imitations! -Unless you see the name `slayer, Crces" an package or on tablete you arenot getting the genuine Bayer As- pirin proved safe by millions and pre- scribed by physicians oyer twenty- three e yeas fore Colds Ileadache. Toothache Lumbago .Neuritis • Rheumatism Neuralgia Pain, Pain Accept "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" package co only. ' Each -unbroken Pa - g n Y taiilsproven directions; Bandy boxes of twelye tablets cost few °elite• Drug. gists oleo sell bottles of 24 and 100. Asphalt is the' trade mark .(registered P . in 'Canada) of Bayer Manufacture of 'Monoaeeticanidester of. Salirylicacid. While It is well known that Aspirin means Bayerillanufacture to assist the public against imitations, the Tab. Lets 0f Bayer Clompany will be stamp - eq with their general' trade mark, the "Bayer Cross." , HEALTHY CHILDREN ALWAYS SLEEP WELL The healthy, child sleeps well and during its waking hours is never cross but always happy and laughing It is only the sickly child that is cross and peevish. Mothers; if your children do not sleep well; if they are cross and cry a great deal; give them Baby's, Own Tablets and they will soon be well and happy again. The Tablets are a mild but thorough laxative which regulate the bowels, sweeten the stom- ach, banish constipation, colic and in- digestion and promote healthful sleep. They aro absolutely guaranteed free from opiates and may be given to the new-born babe with perfect safety. Thenew sales tax will not increase the price of Baby's Own Tablets, as the company pays the tax. You can still obtain the Tablets through any medicine dealer at 25 cents a box, or by mail, post paid,. from The Dr. Wil. liars' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. Leap -Year Customs. There are twenty-nine days in ,February this year, for, 1924 is 'a leap year. A leap year is one whose num- ber in the Christian era can be divided by tour 01b0 Attainder, century -• i t oilgh ..a go on -being except- ed, The necessity for leap years lies in the fact that the solar year consists of 364 days 5 hours 48 minutes, and therefore periodic readjustment is necessary. The niost famous custom associated with leap year is the one which gives women the privilege of proposing on every 29th of February. This privilege is legendarily said to have been cajoled out of. St, Patrick by St. Bridget. In more recent times the right has, apparently, been extend- ed to cover the wholey ear. Though it. is a woman's privilege to propose during leap year, there is a certain etiquette to be observed. Ac- cording to one old authority, should the man to whom she offers her hand decline it she may claim front him a silk dress, but only if at the. time of proposing she is wearing a scarlet pet- ticoat and shows. it to him. According to a seventeenth -century writer, when a woman exercises her leap -year privilege "no man will be en- titled to the benefit .of clergy who doth in any wise treat her proposal with slight or contumely," In parts of New England there ling- ers a curious superstition that in leap year beans grow on the wrong side of the pod. A striking Transformation. aneformat o Tn' Wthout telsmg little Nellie, 'her father had added a fins#male peacock to his flock of 'fowls. Soon after; breathless with baste, she burst into tete -dining room and exclaimed: mamma, omo t, "Oh, n c d'see'ick aJl � quick?' One of the chickens is in dull,bhooml". Wire stronger than steel has been made out of rook salt, acdording to the: claim of a Russian scientist.' hi Deeds I -le Takes Delight. For still the Lord`•is-Lord of might; In':deed% in deeds,: he takes delight; The plough, the Spear, the laden barks, The field; the founded city;-inarks He marks the smiler af'the streets, Tlie singer upon garden seats; He sees the spoiler in the ,rocks; To diol the shepherd, folds -ills flecks; For tIoe he Jo that nnderpiop' With daily viatuee,Tdeaven'e top, And bear the falling ally with ease, Unfrowning caryatides. Those he approves that ply the trade, Thea rock the child, that wed the meld, That withweals-virtues, weaker hinds, Sow gladness on the peopled lands, And still with laughter, ;song and shout, Spin the great wheel de earth about. —R. L. S. ALMOST HELPLESS AFTER INFLUENZA Left Weak, Nervous and Broken Down -health Regained. "A few years ago,"' says Miss Fran- ces Hankie, . ,of Plenty, Sask„ "my mother, Mrs: Walter 'Benicia; , was stricken with influenza, ` which was then epidemic, and for a time was dn.a critical condition. She : appeared to get over the prominent symptoms of the trouble but did not regain her strength. Some weekslater her weak - 'nese developed into.sinkingspells in which she would almost smother. Not- withstanding medical aid these spells continued and she was constantly" growing weaker, until she was prac- tically reduced to skin and bone. Her lips and gums were colorless, she was nervous, and suffered from indigestion and palpitation of the heart. At this stage a friend of mother's, who lived at a distance, came to see her and strongly advised her to try Dr. Wil- liams' Pink Pills, which, she said, had greatly helped her in a critical illness. We got these pills and mother began Salting them. The improvement was slow at first, but we could see that the sinking spells were growing less ire-. quant, and that strength was return- ing. The treatment with Dr. Williams' Pink Pills was continued, and day by day health and strength returned, un- til she was again able to go about, and help with the work of the house. The improvement this medicine ` ,made in her case was simply. remarkable. "I may also say," adds Miss Hankie, "that in my own case these pills were of the greatest benefit. Last winter,I was in 'a badly run-down condition, and very nervous. My appetite failed dud I had no color. Knowing what Dr, Williams' Pink Pills had done for mother, I began taking them with the result that they soon made ole as strong and full of vigor as the other girls of my age. ' I may just add that 2 think we owe ;mother's life and my good health to: the pills and I hope our experience will be, of benefit ,to same other sufferer," You can get these pills from any medicine > dealer or by mail at 50c, a box from The Dr., Williams' Medicine, Co., Brockville, Ont. • Evidently Worth a Lot. "Always thought Jones didn't think his wife worth much; but T hear he's bought her a fine piece of ground." "In that casehe evidently thinks she's worth a lot." Wild Oats for Him. Little; Percy was always carefully guarded against germs, The telephone was sprayed, the drinking utensils sterilized and public conveyances and places' were forbidden to hint for fear of lurking bacteria, "Father," he said one night in a tone of „desperation, "do you know what I am going to do when t grow up?" "What?" asked the father, preparing for the worst. I - "I am going to eat a germ." Ignorant. ' lllotorist—"It's preposterous to say I was driving. dangerously. I'm an ex- pert driver. What I know about driv- ing would fill a book." Constable—"And what you don't know would fill. a hospital. Give us your name and address now T Mother! Give Sick Baby "California Fig Syrup" Harmless Laxative to Clean Liver and Bowels of Baby or Child. Even const Ipa-' ed, bilious, fever. ash, : or sick, colic Child. 'e and: Ch Babies ren love to tarda' genuine "Califor- nia Nig ,Syrupi' No other :exatfva regulates the tee. file' bowel .- •der lit s u e0 nicely, t L ;q,. _ .. sweetens the stomach and stalls the liver andbowelsacting without grlp•' lug. Contains no narcotics or Booth.. Ing drugs. .Say 'California'' • to, your • 1 druggist and avoid counterfeits! In• , Keep Minard'e Linin ant in.;ttle, house.,;stst upon genuine "California -.,Fig EASY TRICKS No. Se"u Chance Foretold Fara ca.rds hidden behind trick card The apparatus for the trick is a box like' that in which some brands of little cigars come. This• 15 just about big, enough to hold a pack of cards. The cards are shuffled by, a; spectator and placed in the box. A spectator is asked to hold the box, The performer then tells the names of the three or four cards which are on the top of the pack. When the box is opened and these cards examined the ,trick- ster is found to have spoken truly. The box may then be examined. A second box is used. The label is soaked off the inner part of the cover and is pasted on the back of a ,playing card. On this card half a dozen cards are placed and the little packet placed in the cover of the box. The trickster keeps the hidden cards from fall- ing by pressure of his fingers on the trick card and at casual in- spectlon, the labelbeing in view, there is nothing about the box to, excite suspicion. When the cards are put in the box and the cover' put on, the cards fall on the pack. As the performer knows which cards he put on the trick card, it is an easy matter to bring the trick to a conclusion. The box may be examined, of course, but the trickcard should be removed from the pack at the earliest op- , portunity. (CHp this out and paste it, with other of the series, ina scrapbook.). Next to Come. Wifie—"Now that we've gotten the dining -room ` completely furnished, what will come next?" Hubby—"The collector," A tree that for a .long time held superstitious natives in' fear is the "sneezewood," , of South Africa. It makes no particular noise, but has the same effect as snuff Upon any one who saws into it. Even the little dust pro- duced by planing will sometimes throw the workman into a violent fit of sneezing. Insects of everykind let this tree severely alone. It's a tree to be sneezed at. Send a Dominion _Express Money Order. They are payable everywhere. It is not in Heaven that we find God, but in God that we find Heaven. —H. M. Stansifer. The best • way to get ahead is to make good use of the head you al- ready have. It is better to show your neighbor how to live than to .tell him, GIRLS! HAIR GROWS THICK. AND BEAUTIFUL 35 -Cent `Danderine" Does Wonders for Lifeless,: Neglected Hair. A gleamy mass of "lultul'iant hair' , full of gloss las• tre,and life short• eat ly o11s- a genie ine toning up of "-I neglected, scalps with dependable Daaderdine " . Falling 1.1 a 1 r, / itching scalp and �. l the dandruff is corrected immediately. Thin dr --y,' wispy or fading hair is quickly invig- orated; taking on new strength, color and youthful beauty. "Danderine" is delightful on the hair; a refreshing, stimulating tonic — notsticky' or greasyl Any drugstore. the Y2 lb. Always - fragrant Always —the same Always — in good' condition Wherever and 'whenever you buy it. 0 nh t l> yxfo-E A. Wish. Parrot—"Geo, I wish •I didn't live with an old maid—I'd like to learn a few real cuss words!" Ask for Minard's and take no other. The man who is wronged can for- get it; the man who wronged hien never can. Geed excuses abound in the service of evil intentions. URINE, " Keeps EYES Clear, Bright and Beautiful Writc Murine Co., Chicogo, forEyeCarcBook I Your � Blood Starving For Want of Ir on.? Without Plenty of Iron In Your Blood You Don't Get the Strength and Nourishment Out of the Food You Eat. When over -Nark, lack of sleep, Improper food and femme air .sap thn Iron from your blood and make you feel weak, nervous, Irritable and out-uf-sorts, It Is important that you should at once mut more Iron. into your blond, Without Iron the blood loses thepower to change fond Into living tissue and fileref0re nothing that you sat does yon filo proper amount of geed bemuse you don't get tho full strength out of It. Your food merely Lasses 1110,gh yam• system like corn through a m111 with the rollers so wide apart that the min can't grind. Because of this stead' starvation of the blood and nerves people olein become weakened, fired -out, nervous and rundown and tr00tteittly develop all sortsor symptoms., But the moment 0106100 Iron —Nuxnted Iron—ls annulled a multitude of danger - oda ayofntonls diannnrar In most eases, the flesh becomes firmer. the muscles get bosh their strength and the roses of health bloom 10 cheeks that wore pale and sickly looking • No matter what other co -called remedies you may Intro cried: If you aro not strong, vigorous, hearty and well 5011..Uwe It to yourself to make Om following testi Sea how long yen man work or how far you can wadi Without becoming tired. Noct,' take ttva' live -grain tablets of ordinary Nitrated Iron three . times per • day after meals for two weeks. Thentest your strengthagainand see for yourself how much ' yon 1,000' gained. You ono obtain Malted Iron from your druggist on t1,0 distinct under- Standing . tat, if yen aro not fully satisfied your money, will be refunded, • 'DON'T DO T'S I 411 • TRY 'THE WATCH TEST T 0, 0 Can You Bear 2, t(il� Place to ear then draw W 0f e You shouldh away.' cog t' ° o5fiirt<hee, Does aringing r %este preventybuY proper hearing? LEONARD3 �A�' OIL [ relieves both bead Noieca and Deaf- 1 nese. Just at rub it beck of cava And insert i :' n nostrils - . P 'ae rr,z3� 1. For SAio Evemv a Ib I T.aorsehnq descriptive es:elder sent upon request: • •1;. A. .LrO 4 4. NARD, enc../ 70 ith-Ave,. I. Now Yorie i'r Children Delight hi Cuticura Soap Baths Because they are soothing and re- freshing for efreshiigfortender skins, especially 11i to Cuticura Ointmentpn ass s d by G first signs of redness or roughness.. The Cuticura Talcum also, delicately medicated and exquisitely perfumed, is excellent for little ones. Soep25d.0inlmant 2Sasd50e. Talca,n25c. Sold throughouttheDomihion. CanadianDepot: I 1.mane. Limiton, 344 St. Paul St., W. Montreal. 9 Cuticura Soap shaves without mug. If you run gasoline engines in cold Weather, oil them up well after they stop' and before they get cold, and you need not fear that they will get hot bearings upon starting. Just see how much oil you get into a bearing when the thermometer is at 10 or 20 deg. Fahrenheit, Classified Advertisements' FOR SALE. UT OOLGROWERS, YOTTR OWN wool manufactured or exchang- ed for .yarn or blankets. .Woollen Mills, Georgetown, Ontario. -laar 0-g. Chinese JONG, FASCINATING Chinese game. Complete set, with full instructions, one dollar postpaid. W. Aslett, Sarnia, Ont. veer O N D E R F TI L DISCOVIERY. Y Charges batteries in 10 minutes. I Gallon free to Agents. Radiolite Co., . St. Paul, Minn. CATARRH ! For quick relief heat Minard's and inhale, Splendid for cold in head; throat or chest. 11 Caton of aEarly Old Age g r, The celebrated Dr. MIchenhoff, an authority on early old age, ft says that It Is "caused by poisons (i4.i generated In the. Intestine." 0 et When your stomach digests food yl 4�y1 properly it Is absorbed without de n forming poisonous matter. Poi- pi 0 eons bring on early old age and ai ill premature death. 15 to 30 drops 7,1 of "Seigel's Syrup" after meals makes your digestion sound. 10 ,h ea _";F`"la-.al�'�. ®s--.:-tG "..1�®s""2- G�r.•--"e.. MISENEIVS ES Alf PAWS Vanished After Using Lydia E. Pinkh'ain's 'Vegetable Compound "Branchton Ont.—'`When I wrote to you for help my action was mostly prompted by curios- ity. I wondered if I, too, would benefit by your, medicine. It 'was the most profit- able action I' have ever taken, I'heart- ily assure you, for through its results I am relieved of most of my sufferings. ' I have taken six boxes of Lydia ha Pink - ham's Vegetable Compound Tablets and a bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's Blood Medicine, and I can honestly say I have never been 5o well before. I had suffered from pains and other troubles since I was fifteen years old, and during the 'Great War period I worked on munitions for two years, and in the heat/ ,i ting which c my work called for,I strained myself, causing pelvic inflmmation from which I have suffered untold agony,. and :I often': had to give up and go to bed. I had doctored for several yearswithout- ettingier- manent relief, when I started to take your medicines."—Mts. CioLnW1N &lis- gNElt, llranchton, "Ont. Writeto the Lydia E. Pinitham Medi- cine Col Cobourg,Ontario, for'afree cony of Lydia E. Pmt@ham's Private Text. Dook upon `'Ailments of Women," : 0 ISSUE. No,