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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1946-01-17, Page 7ARK IIGIITNING N?y,.IIELEN TOPPING MILLER CHAPTER XIV Under the flaring'lights, the great behemoth 1aborc : and grunted on. "Make a swell moral, wouldn't it? If some artist couldcatch those lights and the glow froth the boil- ers" He jumpedas the rimtbling machinery was suddenly silenced,' and a yell came from the man on the derrick floor. * Gary von swiftly and Adelaide followed, jumping lightly over planks and puddles. "What is it?" she gasped as she climbed up and lookedat the grim -faced group of men surrounding Gary, "No water. Somebody has cut our line. Get your .car, quick," Gary .ordered. "We'll have to find the break and fix it." The rumble of the hollers died as the fire was etinguished., Men hammered in the slabs of wood that held the heavy joint steady in the easing. Hickey lit his pipe and sat down on the tool box, but Gary and Adelaide ran, stumbling :and - panting in the dark, to the garage. ., "Maybe we can get it fixed with- out . telling .'Dad," Adelaide said. breathlessly, as theydragged the doors open, "He's had- so much trouble already.' - "Take it -asy," cautioned- Gary, as she backed out with a roue and be jumped aboard. "Shut up and quit grabbing things. I'll get you there." They found the break a mile down the road. The pipe had parted clean, asafrom an ax blow, and one end of it stuck up, threshing around wildly, spouting water like a fire hose. An irate man with a hoe was dancing around it, trying to lead the water off into little ditches before it flooded his yard. - * * a "And I worked hard on those pansies—" 'Every pansy will be replaced,' Gary insisted. . "You haven't a 'phone here, have you, mister?' "No. But there's one down at Ripley's filling station." "Go there, Adelaide. Telephone the water company and ask them to send out somebody to turn the water off on this line; and then call your father and tell them to send Hickey down with a couple of men and some wrenches and two-inch pipe --one length of it. Can you re- member all that?" Gary squatted on his heels in the dark, )retiring the precious water wasting away in the gutter, know- ing that that was Harvey Mason's money running away down there. Then. after about twenty minutes, the flow of water stopped. %Ie drew a deep breath of relief, went down to straighten the pipe nd wait for Hickey. An old truck vith two, men in it had slowed .to a stop, dimly visible in the dusk, and one man' got out and lifted the hood and stood fiddling with something about the motor. Gary sensed that this was a stall, that the man who still sat in the truck was watching him, and not his partner. He was cer- tain of this when a car whirred by, honking, and the flare of the head- lights showed, briefly, a brand new ax lying in the back of the truck. He walked boldly out to he ruck. "You fellows want something? he asked The man at 'the hood let it down with a bump. Ain't hitting right," he mumbled. "What's up? Got trouble on your water line?" "You knew about that, did you?" "No, , we didn't know nothing about it Just seen you standing there—" "You sate me standing there and you knew that something was wrong with our ine. You'd better get going -the sheriff's on Isis way nut here now." They swore at him, and the truck tore away, but not before Gary had noted the license number. At one in the morning the break had been repaired, the boilers and Immo were going again, and in a short time the drill was turning. But Gary and Harvey still sat on the tool box, and Adelaide insisted on staying with them. ";Well, maybe nothing more will blow up before morning. Son," Harvey scrutinized a piece of paper in his hand, by the light of a match; "I've' seen this license number you got off that truck before, "I'm try'- ing to remember where." "You can find •out from the tax recordswho owns that car," Gary said, "But we can't prove that they ..ctually cut the line. The thing we have to do now is to see that it isn't tampered with again." "Could put it underground—but we won't need long enough for chat Harvey said. '1 -low far down is she now?" Twelve hundred feet. But this is going to be a deep well, Mr. Mason.. Hickey+ says so, too." f don't care how deep she goes, it we hit oil. But time is whai we need." "And time, unless I'm very much mistaken, is exactly \\that they're not going to give yon.' With morning, a carload of dull - faced men .arrived very promptly, and though Harvey went : into a rage he had to accept service on the docufnents. "Litt let Site telt, you something, Chad Wingate," he fumed at the - deputy. -"Jest as soon as t get my well going, I3 m going to see we get some honest officers in this county. I have influence enough and 1 pay taxes enough to do it." • "Look here, Harvey, I'm just a hired hand of this county, andwhen they hand hie them things, I'm sworn td see they get into the hands of the men whose names are writ on 'em." "We gotta leave, a man here to see that you obey this here order of the court," Chad Wingate re- minded Harney. "And if you want to go to town, Harvey, you can ride in along with -me." "1 don't want to ride with yowl" roared Harvey, "I'm fighting mad,'` and before I'm through, somebody is going to get busted wide open." "O.K.," drawled Wingate, "but all this ain't •doing you any good. . you know." Harvey stalked away, and Hickey shouted an order. Wheels were turned, water was shut 'off,; the ro- tary .slowed to ,a rumble and then halted, the crew hauled up the gear and made it fast, then jumped down from the derrick floor and wander- ed off to a grassy bank where they stretched out and smoked. And presently Harvey came out of the house, bristling all over like an angry mastiff, his Sunday suit on. and drove off to consult his lawyer. (To be continued) Automat Buffet Car The Great Western Railway plans to introduce automat buffet cars, believer) to be the firIt of their kind in the world, k was an- nounced in -London. Passengers who insert sine' ccs 01 shillings in slots will obtain sandwiches, ice cream, -soft drinks, 1lrunps and 'other supplies. Post War Service - Progra>innne, Mrs. Ryland H. New, National President of the Imperial Order Daughters, of the Empire an- nounces the Post War Service Programme of the LO.D,E. wihich will function from January Alit, 1943 and that during this period of transition from war to peace the normal peacetime programme of lite Order will still be maintained. The I.O.D.E, Post War Service 1.rogranmle will provide: British and European Civiiiau Relief, in- cluding direct Polish Relief, Work for Seamen: (a) adoption of ships; ()t) Seamens's comforts. Hospital- ity: (a) for convalescent Service men and women; (b) continued - worlc in hostels, canteens, clubs or Service Centres as long as the need exists. Europe is it, rutins, Britain hard- pressed and suffering -from grew` r privations than at any time during the war. Canada and the rest of the North American continent is one of the few sources from which help can conte to the desperate people of -Europe. The 1:O.D.E. Post War Service • Programme is C:signed to point the way to directing our labour and resources on behalf of those so desperately in want. With the shortages of supplies in ready- made clothing. It is the sewing and knitting of our members which is the greatest need of to -day. Getting Off On- The Right Foot Few booklets of 20 small pages pack more sound advice than a little publication entitled "Getting -off on the right foot," just published by the Bank of Monreal. Designed to aid ex -servicemen in getting back into civilian life, it warns against. financial' pitfalls dug by racketeers . and some that may prove just as disastrous, dog by the veteran him- self; While treated briefly, these rack- ets and danger are outlinedclearly enough for all to recognize. Ten minutes spent in reading this book-' let may save many a soldier his gratuity or his future business. Regular air mail service was in- argrtrated in 1.018 between New York, Philadelphia and Washing- ton, One of the Most Effective RLOOD•IRON YO.,OAN TONICS BUUY If your blood Tacks iron! You girls and women who suffer so from simple anemia that you're pale, weak, "dragged out"— this niay be due to lack of iron in the blood. So try Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound TAmcrs wreh added iron—one of the best home ways to help build up red blood—in such cases. ?inkhorn's Tablets are oneof themosteiectiveiron tonicsyoucan buyt FRENCH CHILDREN GET SHOES Girls in Drancy, France, hug shoes happily after they were given new footwear by American Red Cross Civilian War Relief - CHRONICLES of GINGER FARM By Gwendoline P. Clarke • • ♦ • . Officially, this' is the last day .of the year. But there is a fly around here that thinks it is the first day Of Spring. He's a noisy little beast, hopping around under the lamp shade. "You had better loole out, yowng fellow, or first thing you know you'll get a dose of D.D.T." 1 suppose I should give him a dose anyway but it hardly seems worth- while hunting the spray -gun for just one fly. Or is it? Supposing I let that one fly live will its pro- gency run into the hundreds or thousands? Does anyone know? However, I am not rea.,y worried —thanks to D.D.T. Come to think el it, one might almost call the re- lease of D.D.T. one of the high- lights of 1045. ' * * * 71145—what `a yearl Do you re- member the snow last winter and the rain last spring Remem- ber V.E. Day ... V.J. Day , . , and after that the boys coming home? Do you remember how glad they were to be home, and how confi- • dent that a grateful people and government wotild give them a square deal? (Thank goodness—Partcner has killed that fly Now that's a funny thing --I never even thought of swatting it.) And now let's take a look at what 1949 has in store for us—or at least what some folk think is in store. There is the weather, for in- stance.. We are supposed to have - a colder winter and more snow than fast year. The summer and spring are to be wetter and cooler —all that because' we are at the tail end of an eleven year weather cycle. However, prophets are like dog- -tors—they don't always agree with one another. So I guess we .can leave the weather to look after it- self, take what comes and make the best of it. * * And then last Sunday we were listening to two religious broad- casts—one right after the other. (It wasn't nearly ,so slippery list- ening to the radio as it would have - been walking or driving to elittrch). The first speaker said he was sure -this country was in for a period- of prosperity such as -the world had never known. The second reminded us of the fallacy YOU'RE TOPS -in the family's estimation when you serve delicious Max- well House Coffee. It's bought and enjoyed by more people than any' other brand of coffee in the 'world. - How to Coni at RHEUMATIC PAIN Rheumatic pains may often be caused by excess uric acid, ti blood impurity that should be extracted by the kidneys. if kidneys fail, and excess uric acid remains, it may cause severe discomfort and pain. Treat rheumatic pains by keeping pour kidneys in good condition. -Get and use Dodd's Kidney Pills. Dodd's help your kidneys get rid of trouble -making poisons and excess acids—help you feel better. Seewhat Dodd's can do for you. 137 ISSUE 3--1946 of "crying peace, when there is no peace", that in some quarters there were already rumours of a third great war, that the set-up of a world wide government' was doom- ed to failure and that the Bretton Woods 'agreement would prove to be a wash-out. * * s Farm and industrial reports are also contradictory. We have been tole- there will be a steady market for farm products for the next five years; but then it is also rumoured that there is bound to be a revision of the present 'subsidy system. I expect a lot of people have forgot- ten that the government is paying a subsidy of two cents a quart on every quart of milk that is sold, Hcw long will that be continued, and if it is removed what will hap- pen—will the milk go up in price or will farmers have to take the loss? I don't know the answer— only the powers that be in Ottawa can tell us that—and I, doubt very much if they know either. 5 * Lt trade circles various controls have been lifted but ceilings still remain in effect which means manufacturers - will not bother making a cheap line of goods be- cause there is too little profit. It pays them better to make higher priced articles—and because, when people have the money and- want to buy, they will buy, no matter what the cost. And that brings us back again to that old bogey 'in- flation". As. for instance in the case of sugar. We have been told that sugar can be bought in countries other than Cuba—that there is no reed for sugar rationing in Cana- da But tllere is just .one snag—it would- cost twice as mucti •Now do you suppose that little matter of price would bother some people. There aTe a fair percentage 1 am sure who would say "To the dick- ens with inflation—we have the money so let's have the sugar." The pity of itl If only we, as a people, could be less selfish, if only the Golden Rule were more gene- rally applied there would be no need for world government or con- ferences regarding atomic energy. Surely we can wait for sugar and other things until some order has emerged from the present, chaotic conditions. You Will EuJoy .Staying At The St. Regis Hotel • TORONTO Every Room with Roth, Shower and Telephone. Single, 52.50 ion — Double, 58.00 up. Good Food, Dining and Danc- ing Nightly. Sherbourne at Carlton Tel. RA. 4195 AMY Here's Speedy Relief For Tender, Aching, Burning Feet Your feet may be awotlen and In- flamed that you.. think you can't go another step. Your shbos' may reel $d "!f they are cutting right Into the flesh. You feel sick all over with the pain and torture; you'd give anything to get :relief, Two or three applications of Moono'a Emerald Oil and In a few minutes the pain and soreness dis- appears. No natter how discouraged you have been, ifyouhave not tried Emerald Olt then you have some- thing to. learn, Get a bottle- today at all druggists. ABLE TALKS.. Save the Fat',-, one role which busy homcmalcers' play is that' of "kitchen police;' constantly on guard to reduce' all 1-aste to a nlininnini. This is par- ticularly trim in the 'ease of fats, ' Fat is a.. itece0•sary in;Tr5(11rnt:In the preparation of many foods. Fat is a precious commodity. None must be wasted. Pie shells made 'from cookie dough are new and interesting, If you do serve pies snake them open face and save the top crust, '.roast croutons in a dry pan in the oven. Use biscuit dough to, cover meat or chicken pie. Never let the fat smoke. Sniolce means burning or breaking clown which results in waste, Keep all fat cool. If left in a warm pace, :it will become rancid or sour. Use drip- ping from roasts, broiled meat or poultry in making sauces for scal- loped' dishes, cheese dishes or in creamed soups. A few suggestions for saving fat come from the kitchen of the Con- sumer Section, Dominion Depart- ment of Agriculture. Butterscotch Slices r/ cup chicken fat fy -cup brown sugar 1 egg % teaspoon vanilla 1% cups pastry flour OR 1% cups all-purpose flour 134 teaspoons baking powder 14 teaspoon salt Crean fat and sugar, then add • vanilla and egg. Beat well. Mix in floor sifted with baking powder and salt. Shape in roll about 2 -inches in diameter, Wrap in wax paper. Chill thoroughly. Cut in %-inch slices. Place cookies on lightly greased baking sheet and bake in moderately hot oven, 375 deg. F, for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 3;4 to 4 dozen cookies. Molasses Cup Cakes 2 cups pastry. flour °(, teaspoon soda Ye teaspoon salt - - 2 teaspoons balcing powder 1%+, teaspoons cinnamon 3.5 cup mild -flavoured fat 1 'egg - cup molasses cup milk Sift together the dry ingredients. Cream shortening and molasses, add unbeaten egg and heat well. Add milk alternately with dry in- gredients to first mixture. Bake in - greased muffin pails, in a moderate- ly hot oven, 375 deg. F, for 30 minutes. Yield, 1 dozen°cakes. Fruit Roll 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons mild -flavoured fat IS cup milk , CtUt[I fJT del Add fi,.e .., ,tc, to your home with this square, crocheted. in pine- apple design) Use it singly, in threes, or join for larger pieces This square is quick crochet; a _cloth in string (54 x 40 in.) nc els only 20 squares; one makes a d 3iiy. Pattern 017 has directions. Send TWENTY CENTS in oins (stamps cannot be accepted). for this pattern to Wilson Needle- craft Dept.. Room 42.1, 73 Adelaide St. West, Toronto. Print plainly PATERN NUMB E R, your, NAME and ADDRESS. Filling: 2 tablespoons mild -flavoured fat 3 tablespoons brown suuar l teaspoon cinnamon - eup raisins - Mix and sift together the dry in- gredients. Cut in shortening, using finger tips or a pastry blender. un- til mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk slowly and mix to a soft dough. koll to ',i -inch thickness in rectangular shape. 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