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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1945-08-16, Page 7Psi ',ed Thirst • uencher CHRONICLE" By of GINGER FARM + wendolines P. ; lark, what I have longed to write can now be written. The wheat is bat Yes, that's all I wanted to Cay --it doesn't sound very exciting docs it? But there it is, and I can tell you every sheaf of grain that goes into the barn is mighty important these days because every farmer is looking at his livestock rather doubtfully right now, wondering if he will have feed enough to winter them, and if not whether there will be a short- age of what he may have to buy. And you people who buy your butter, cream, milk and eggs, you may yet come to realise why the fanner worried about feed for bis livestock. It may be reflected in your milk bottles or in the eggs that yon buy—especially when export trade must first be taken lnfo consideration. * * * However we don't have to worry about wheat. We never had such. a heavy crop. Twenty-one loads off six -acres. What we would have clone if son Bob hadn't been home 1 don't know. Now all three men are complaining about sore backe and aching limbs—but they have the satisfaction of knowing the wheat is in the barn and not out in the field where right now i1 woutd be geting nice and wet as it has been raining mince sometime during the night. * * * Many farmers in this county have bean glad to take advantage of Farm Commando help froin the city, and, according to all reports, the Commando workers have given splendid satisfaction. They work bard, and the farmers work bard, but If you ask me, the hardest Education for Reconstruction More trained leaders, scien- tists and men and women oft high academic and professional training are needed In all parts of Corrado. Tho University of Western Ontario is devoted to training men and women for leadership and for the duties and responsibilities of citizen- ship• -. , t Special Courses: Business Administration for young men who pion a business career; Journalism, a new course for 'kkrlters Who desire to enter this fascinating profession. Regis- tration September 22nd, 24th, 25th. For further information regarding scholarships, matricu- lation requirements, loon funds, courses of study, etc., write THE REGISTRAR The UNIVERSITY of WESTERN( ONTARIO Y.ONDON - CANADA 245 ISSUE 33-1846 worked man in the county is e Agricultural Representative, who is responsible for ordering and lilac: g the sten where they are most needed. It is a wonder to me that the poor man isn't going 'n circles. Take our own case for instance. We wanted a man o help stook wheat. All right, we could get one. The next day it rained—that meant more tele- phoning to cancel the arrange- ment. And I suppose what held good for us held good for other farmers iu the country. Another time we wanted help but as a sufficient number of farmers had not applied for help no men were sent out. Another time our local "Rep" phoned out to sec if we could use a man as he had more men than he could place. It so happened that we couldn't. So there you are — and if that is a sample of what is going on all over the county then I say that acting as a go-between for far- mers and farm workers is surely no picnie. So, when we give credit to the city fellows who cone out to help the farmers we certainly shouldn't forget to also give credit -, to the man who helped to get them there --our local agricultural re- presentative. * * * 1 mentioned a few minutes ago that it had been raining. And this is a holiday week -end and our city folk are here to enjoy a few days in the country. Sunday wasn't too bad—cool, but at least it was fine, Monday, dismal, dull and raining. The lights have been on in the house nearly all day. So what did we do? Well, I'll tell you. Daughter is giving the house a regular housecleaning all in one -day! And do you know what she told me — she said, guile kindly but very emphatically — "Mother, you are a real good -mother but you are not such a good house- keeper." "Daughter" 1 replied,' "if you had had as much to do as I have lately, you wouldn't be a good housekeeper either." And the rest of the family . friend Bert undertook to clean the inside of all the windows. And what a help that is, Partner and Bob dismantled an electric stove that was to be packed up and taken Partner's brother in the city. The idea was to send it by trans- port but after taking it to pieces they decided it would be just as easy, lir they could get itin the. car, to deliver it personally. They got it in all right, eo now, they are away. Daughter is still sweep- ing and dusting, the windows are nearly cleaned, the weather is clearing and I'm hearing a few remarks abort going out to shoot ground -hogs. And I—well, I'm thinking a nice hot cup of tea would be quite in order, and after that I think I had better set out to prove to Daughter that my housekeeping abilities ere only dormant — not extinct. Rooll 6pwd., CARLSBAD Of1ARIO r MAY WE HELP YOU TO BETTER HEALTH? Carlsbad offers treatments fol' many non -ern tagioue conditions; particucu1y rheumatism, arthritis, stomach and organic disorders, anaemia, overwel ght, nest-oper- atiVe and convalescent eases; and for persons fatigued and run-down through strain and over -work. 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And yes—even perhaps such loves as you mention. I are glad you have found sanctuary in tbis country. It would be a shame for such beauty as yours to suf- fer." * ";Make haste!" said Kehl in Ger- man, "There 1s no time for talk. You know the pretty one? She is the Princess of Gratze, hell]?" He bowed slightly, his mouth set In a hard smile. "She is waren here, nicht? We shall go now." Roger had risen slowly to Itis feet, Rudolph stood beside him. Meridel moved close -to the old lady whose eyes never left the thin, stubbled visage of Michel Fabre. - "Oberlieutenant Faber," she said. "A little child stamped on your picture and said she hated you." "It Is war," he said. "War. You do not understand, you people. You will know one day soon. Ani Wie- dersehon," No one moved. Not until, above the low moaning of the wind, they beard the sound of a motor, did anyone have the will to speak, to tank even, of what had happened. Roger went to the window then. Meridel came and stood beside him, her hand through his arm. They saw the tail lights of the station wagon receding until they were only fiery pin points; then nothing, * * * "They'll be over the border be. fore morning" said Roger. "I'll go at once to St. Didier and tele- phone the police and the military from there. It won't do any good. They must have It all figured out. I suppose they'll 'trade' the wagon for some other car before long. Mike — Mike seems to belong there." His mouth was swollen, twisted now more with scorn than pain. Oberlieutenant Faber-. I91 bat he has the Iron Cross." "Yes, monsieur, be has." It was Rudolph who spoke, softly, sadly. "That and other honors from the same source." "My God, Rudolph!" Madame got up from her chair. "What is this you tell us? What do you mean?" "I did not mean to }peals of it ever, Madame." Rudolph stared unhappily at the fire. "But now there is ng point in keeping si- lence. It was Jules Goujon who told me—Jules who once happen ed to see his picture—the one Mer- idel has. And Jules knew hew mueh Meridel was interested in that one. Jules had seen him when he was taken prisoner by the i7ng- nsb. And Jules described him— yes,-even to- the Iron Cross he wore . Oberlleutenant Farber! 1 am sorry, madame. I would have died gladly to save you this, And ify.,&,c7Fflicclot An easy and inexpensive Way to dress up your horse and at the same time protect upholstery: crochet these flower -basket chair -sets. Daisy medallions, crocheted sepa- rately fill pineapple crochet baskets. Pattern 62)) has directions for chair - set; stitches. Send twenty cents in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern to Wilson Needlecraft Dept., Room 421, 73 Adelaide St. West, Toronto. Print plainly pat- tern number, your name and address, you, Monsieur Roger—and you, Meridel." * * * "I do not deserve to be apared anything," Meridel looked at Rog- er. She took her own handkerchief and reached up and dabbed it against his mouth, heliiing to stanch the flow of blood from the cut lip. "I was a young girl with a lot of silly dreams." The air was keen and 'sharp as. Roger ran most of the way. to St. Didier des Montagnes. Pere De - lambert paced up and down the long hall while Roger called the pro,lncial pollee, the military au- tborities in Montreal, to tell them of the two escaped prisoners, of the taking of his station wagon. "Yes, some flours ago," Roger said. "One of them had a gun. They wore sheepskins, knitted caps -3f that is any help. I fancy they'll have a Change of clothes. I.1 hope you get them:' He hung up slowly and went to the eure'e fire where he 1ft a eiga- rotte and leaned an elbow wearily on the mantel. There Pere Delam- bert found him and quickly moved a big leather chair for him close to the blaze, "I could not help hearing. It bas then been an exciting evening for you at the Chateau Philibert? There was 310 violence, I trust." * *' * Roger touched his lip ruefully. "I had a wild idea of throwing a book-end—Rodin's image of "The Tbinker'—I never liked it—at the fellow who held the gun; the other landed with his fist on my mouth before I could get going." - His flet was always like iron, thought Roger, recalling other days. The cure's man drove him back home, covering in a few minutes' the long miles that had taken hours of walking and running. Roger ran up the steps of Phili- bert where the lights in the down• stairs living room still burned. Madame and Meridel and Rudolph were sitting there. The fire burn- ed cheerily. "There," said Roger, standing straggle -legged in front of the fire, facing them. "1 informed the au- thorities, The chances are they knew nothing about the escape. Perhaps the discipline In the camp bad slackened, a bit. But the hunt will be on now." "You think they w111 be taken?" Meridel's eyes were bright in the firelight, but there was a tired, drawn look about her mouth. "They will not be allowed to cross the border, to regain their own country in time and again oause deatb to the innocent?" * * * Roger aboolt his head, "I do not think they'll be recaptured. Mike— Mike"—repeating the name he smiled bitterly — "knows every road and byway between here and the line. He knows what be'a doing—always did know." Madame stood up etraight and defiant, "I am not finished yet. Michel Fabre always defied me, al- ways had hits own way, always laughed last. But tonight I have pity for hint, the anger has gone out of me. It would be a mercy. If a bullet from some guard's gun world put an end to a life like that. A traitor, a murderer -1 God bare ed the old lady from the room, leaving Roger and Meridel to the quiet there, the soft murmur of the flames on the hearth, the low voices -of the wind in the trees. "It bas been hard for you, Meri- dol," be said, (To Be Continued) SOUR APPLES FOR THE GEFIMIANS The sidewalk cafes of Berlin are operating again, but the wines and schnapps and wonderful food of old Germany are only a memory. The drinks on the table in this picture are just colored water, now in great demand, and the broad tray the waiter is carrying is heap- ed with the main dish of the day—green apples. How Can 1? ray Anne Ashley Q. How can I keep leather shoes soft and pliable? A. Rub the shoes about once e week with castor oil, or rub occa- sionally with vaseline. Q. How can I destroy any taste of baking powder when making biscuits? A. Add a teaspoonful of sugar and it will destroy any taste of baking powder. Buttermilk is al- ways a good substitute for fresh mill: when making biscuits. Q. How can I whiten the teeth? A. Afply peroxide of hydrogen, diluted with one half water. Or clean with prepared chalk and orris root every morning and night. Q. Can I use laundry starch that is left over? A. Yes, by allowing it to settle and dry, and then putting back in the package to use again. You'll feel so well dressed in a shirtwaist frock, Pattern 4851. It's a style flattering to everyone, suit- able for almost any occasion. Choice of three sleeves lengths. Pattern 4851 comes in women's sizes 34, 80, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46. Size 36, e% yards 30 -inch material. Send twenty cents (20c) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. to Room 421, 73 Ade- laide St. West, Toronto. Print plainly size, name, address, style number. Q. How can I clean a white felt hat? A. By using one quart of corn- meal mixed with one cupful each of salt and flour. 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