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WEEK BY WEEK
By Elizabeth Eedy
the European war drew to-
ward the close of its fifth week,
events oil the military, the diplo-
Matic and the propaganda fronts
hinged upon the acceptance or re-
jeCtiOrl by Great Britain. and
Prance of Adolf Rider's project-
, ed peace, Could the Fuehrer, with
.the help of aluesolini and the im-
plied backing of the Soviet U111013,
swing it? What if he should offer
to abdicate as head of the German
state? Would the war develop
from a gigantic "shadow-boxing"
affair (as many people believed it
to be) on the Western Front, into
a hideous conflict involving most
of the world, or would hostilities
cease for the present to be follow-
t3d perhaps in a few short months
by worse crises, more horrible
war?
Peace Strategy
Major factors in the situation
then as we saw it were Russia's
diplomatic. moves, the attitude of
the British Goverzunent, the tem-
per of the British and French peo-
ples, the fate of the Neutrality
Act in the United States, Italy's
reluctance to be involved in war,
Germany's serious internal econ-
iomic condition. (The Fourth Par-
tition of Poland handed twenty
million or so Poles to Germany
without a proportionate amount of
agricultural products to feed
them; to Russia went the greater
part of Poland's wheat, barley,
oat, sugar -beet -producing areas,
and most of the cattle and sheep).
We know what Germany's strat-
egy was—to force a peace on the
Allies following the swift conquest
of Poland, and if peace were not
acceptable, to commence air at-
tacks on all British shipping, raids
over French and British industrial
centres. .Allied strategy was to
hem Germany in behind the Magi-
not line while endeavoring to keep
all supplies of raw material from
the Reich, by means of a stringent
naval blockade.
i3alance of Power Shifts
The biggest diplomatic develop:.
runts a the past few weeks have
one as a result of the shifting of
he balance of power in Europe
ona Great Britain (who has held
for over a century) to Russia.
uch a drastic change meant,
mong other things, that the con-
ngency has to be left out of the
resent picture that Germany and
lassie.. might go to war against
ne anotherand clean up on each
her, leaving the rest of the world
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ti
e. In peace. It could now happen in-
4ead that Germany and the Allies
might enter upon- -as and ex -
muting war, theMiclusion of '"
which wonki find Russia sitting on
I) of the pile. '
,What Friendship Accomplished
Taking advantage of the new
• tonsaggreesioe pact with Germ-
any, the Soviety Union has been
iable to make herself impregnable
n the west. Poland's eastern for-
tifications have fallen into Russian
ands; the Baltic Sea has come un_er Russian control; the Balkan
'States have been brought erithin
Russia's orbit. But of special im-
portance at the moment is the fact
that Iiitler's way to the 'Ukraine
eelms been blocked. What war
aotaldn't do in this case, friendship
has a*ornplished. Hitler has been
stopped in the east, but not by the
means or methods the world ex-
pected.
An interesting sidelight into the
death (or murder) of Genera]
Werner von Fritsch: He represent-.
ed the one element in Germany
who could seize power from tbe
Nazis—the powerful old Junker
"Rsieliswehr" whose leader he
was. His death removed the pos-
olbility of the early formation of
a more liberal, more democratic,
more honorable German govern-
rment, with whom the Allies cle-
'
; tiered they would be happy to
negotiate,
Potato Crops
Show Promise
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Potato harvesting was general
, i'oughout Ontario the last week
pt september, with a larger and
better quality crop than last year's
indicated, according to reports re-
ceived by the provincial depart-
ment of agriculture.
An authoritative but unofficial
estimate was that the current crop
would total 9,500,000 hundred-
weight, which is about 10 per cent. "
below normal for the province, but
pensiderably above 1938's yield of
,7,428,01 hundredweight.
Year Much of Ontario's po-
•tato •Yield was destroyed by late
blight. Reports show the infesta-
tion Is not so extensive this year.
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Shotts to Constable David Plotz,
tat Xingston, Ont. The officer, ilk
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This map, drawn train figures supplied by French authorities, reveals
'why France believes Germany must fight a defensive battle on the
western front. Odds are against Nazis' chances of breaking through
territory already taken by French (shaded area) and the mighty Maginot
line beyond. To flank the defences through Belgium or Holland would
require at least 15 divisions, but Germany needs at least 91. of her esti-
mated• 115 divisions to man her Westvvall defences. The balance would
leave too small,a force to police Poland, watch her Russian ally and
Reich itself.
put down possible revolts in conquered CzechoeSlovakia, Austria or the
Saskatchewan's
Wheat Crop
14,233,000 Acres Expected to
Yield 218,000,000 Bushels
Saskatchewan's 1939 wheat crop
15 estimated by the Agriculture
Department's Statistics Branch at
218,000,000 bushels produced on
14,233,000 acres.
Production estimates of coarse
grains with estimated acreage in
brackets: Oats 114,789,000 (4,144,-
000); barley 20,623,000 (1,149,000);
fall rye 7,723,000 (436,700); spring
rye 1,864,000 (110,300) flaxseed 1,-
273,000 (187,200),
No. 1 to No. 3 Northern
Although there is a considerable
proportion of low grade grain in
Southeastern Saskatchewan and
on higher land in the Regina -Wey-
burn district, the quality of the
crop elsewhere in the Province is
Proving satisfactory, most going
No, 1 to 3 northern.
Vegetable Care:
Storing Methods
It's Difficult Problem in Off -
Seasons — Cool Tempera-
tures Held Preferable in the
• Majority of Cases
It is difficult to give any defin-
ite method of storing vegetables
because of the many types of cel-
lars, Some cellars could be chang-
ed to meet the varying temper-
ature conditions required by dif-
ferent vegetables. As a general
rule, cool storages are preferable,
states J. Gallagher, Head Garden-
er, Experimental Station, Kent-
ville, N. S.
Correct Temperature
Squash, pumpkin, vegetable mar-
row and citron must be stored In
a warm, dry place, between 40
and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. When
large quantities are stored they
should be piled In single layers
on slatted shelves. Fruit should be
handled very carefully at all times
and should be thoroughly matured
before removing from the plants.
Carrots, Parsnips, Beets
To have nice young carrots for
storing, the seed should be sown
the middle of June; the roots will
not be too large nor as likely to
be injured by the rust fly maggot,
which is the cause of mato, roots
rotting in storage. Where the cel-
lar is very dry it is best to store
in sand or hardwood sawdust. If
the -cellar is cool and damp, they
will keep well if placed In slatted
bins without covering, or in bar-
rels if ventilation Is provided. This
applies to parsnips and beets also,
Chemical Change
Every Six Years
All of the Calcium in the Hum-
an Body Is Replaced During
That Time
"Every part or the body is com-
pletely changed every seveu
years."
That was one of the basic prin-
ciples taught In the physiology of
old high school days.
Chemically this may be true, but
not otherwise. The nucleus of the
nerve cells remains and functions
always the same.
There Is no atuhority, we think,
for putting the period of our com-
plete chemical change at seven
years.
In the cast of certain chemical
parts of our body, however, we
are told on good authority that
there is a complete replacement
every six years. These are the min-
erais, particularly calcium.
"All of our calcium," according
to Drs. C. C. and S. M. Purnas,
(in Min, Bread and Destiny) "Is
completely replaced about every
six years, and the only way to
maintain the balance in the body
is to take in a sufficient quantity
in the food. If there is insufficient
intake, the body tries to make ad-
justmeut but is never completely
successful. It goes on excreting car -
C111111, taking it from the bones and
teeth.
Calcium At Death
Fleeting and transitory as may
be its habitation in your body dur-
ing life, your chemical preserve,
tion on this earth depends on the
calcium in your body at death. It
alone survives "the drums and
tramplings" of the centuries,
Only 10 Gallons
Gas Per Month
Allowed to Each Car -Owner iEc
Great Britain ; Restriction
Nearly Drives Taxis Off
Streets
Rationing of gasoline has swept
motor traffic from the streets of
London and other British cities
and threatened an acute shortage
of taxicabs,
Only 200 Miles A Month
For the Ordinary motorist, the
new regulations meant a driving
range of frons 100 to 200 miles a
month. For instance, the owner of
a small, popular Canadian car of
50 horsepower is allowed 10 gal-
lons a month.
The drivers of London's high an-
tique -looking taxis are all but des-
perate.
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ONE. SAFE PLACE
Admiral Byrd feels he will be
safe in:carrying on With his South
Pole cl,pedition. So far no pen-
guins,hive reported •sighting sub -
In Antarctic water.__..
Stratford Beacon-Berald.
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• WAR Dr RINGS INTOLERANCE
Idle rumors and vicious gossip
caoreantrpgcar:eu0sIle.tribtaiOnS to our
Loyal Canadian
periteiszs7-,,,, being cruelly slander -
and Eirkland Lake. — Timmins
ed by •g6)•;.4.'ip menz.",ers ,Thrunis
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W1E41E SOME EXAMPLE!
In Asia; the yellow races of the
world at 'each other's throats. In
Europe the white races are involv-
ed in what promises to be a bloody
war. And we still send znissionar-
Lieisndtsoa:,hve6tltack folk of Africa„_
POLITICIANS—A0N—D BABIES
Reading5of Dr. Defoe's recom-
mendation of a law against baby -
kissing, a Mw, he says, "against
uncles, aunts and grandparents
fondling an infant and particular-
. ly kissing •it," prompts the New
York World -Telegram to ask if
politicians ,..'reightn't be included
in the ban.—Ottawa Journal.
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AMER/CAN GIRLS PRETTIER?
•Are United States girls more
beautiful than Canadian girls? The
girls chosen as first and second
prize -winners' at Orangeville Ro-
tary CIub's recent carnival were
from Detroit,' Mich., and Evanston,
III., both of whom were visiting
Orangeville 'relatives at the time
the contest was held. On the
whole we do not believe the girls
from the U.S:A. are as good look-
ing as Canadian girls, We always
thought the girls from across the
border overdid the application of
lipstick and their complexions too
often are those secured in a drug
store. Certainly the Canadian girls'
complexions are fresher and more
natural than their sisters across
the border.' ..The news from Or-
angeville isnevertheless disquiet-
ing.—Dundallt Herald.
Five Steps Save
A Teacher's Life
Five steps at the right time
saved her life, 1I 'Beatrice Mc -
•Coleman, pulall,t; school teacher of
Sturgeon -F, Ont, •
She was eeeling.rhubarb at the
kitchen table ia the home of Mrs.
George RiseerneWeign she .stepped.
to the sinkle-gitome water,
Just then a Mast frora b. shotgun
crashed through the kitchen door,
passed directly over the spot where
she had been standing.
Change With
The.Seasons
t Yourself A New Personal,
sty For Autumn
Wherever we live, whether Fall
approaches in a blaze of color or
with brown hi/ Is awaiting the
rains, 1re,, know the season has
changed. Shop windows -echo the
mood of a new season—rich pur-
ples, reds, greens and blues dot
every window, The first velvet hat
or tweed coat sets our mood until
the $1:101Y ftle.S. The tompetature
has nothing' to do with the exhil-
aration we all Imo v when October
rolls around.
We look 10 the mirror to see a
slightly faded tan and wonder at
the speed with which days in the
Ill011,11taillS or seashore in golden
sunshine, have passed.
So many of us go on staying the
same year after year, season after
season—why should you try to sell
your same old self to your friends,
season after season?
If you always wanted to wear a
red hat, by all means get one? If
you wanted to roller o bi-
cycle why not take up either sport
this fall?
Don't let the seasons change
'without changing too. Make each
new season a new lease on lite for
yourse/f.
Shzinms which live in the sand
turn dark brown when boiled.
Those which turn pink have lived
in the sea.
LIFE'S LIKE THAT
Stick Becomes Tree'
Fift, years ago. young msnab,
walking in the country near Bit-
mingliara, Engiand, cut himself an
ashp/ant. Arriving home he stuck
the stick into the soil in his bacl$:
garden. Now that stick is a flack,
tall tree.
Ah -it is a
grand iclea
sweetenin
my Inorni
cereal
with
BEE HIVE.
By Fred Neher
"Guess he couldn't -waiter
History Repeats Itself In Annals Of Submarine Warfare
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This s,pectacular photograph' shows the French liner SONTAY about to sink after being torpedoed by a Gerasoak
The torpedo has long been Germany's favorite sea B
Weapon,
U -Boat. Passengers and crew are seen jumping into the sea, ut thit.picture wet taken in 1917—not lilfrs
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