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tablished 1860
Thail McLean, Editor,
Shed at Seaforth,-Ontario, ev-
iArsday afternoon by McLean
FORTH, Friday, November 2nd
Two Views On Labor
The labor unrest not only in the
United States and Britain, but in
Canada as well is, apparently, giv-
ing the leaders of organized labor,
particularly .in the older unions,
some deep concern. These leaders
a,.rp afraid, and justly so, that the
strike actions of labor at home and
*abroad, are going to entirely alien-
ate the sympathy of the general Pub-
lic. In other words, Labor is trying
to kill the goose that laid the golden
eggs. And if not checked very soon,
that is just what will happen.
A' case in point is the strike of the
British dock workers, which strike,
if not immediately settled, will re-
sult in the rationing of bread in the
British Isles. With the present
shortage of food abroad, one can
readily see how the trend of feeling
will be turned against organized
labor if bread rationing is added to
the other worries of the British
householder.
One view ef labor actions since
the close of the war was recently
given in an editorial published- in the
Labor Review, the organ of the Can-
adian Federation of Labor, and its
source should be authorative. It
says :
"Louder and shriller come the de-
mands of unioners whose wartime
opulence, achieved at the workers'
expense, approaches early deflation.
Before -they go down like pricked
balloons, these parasites on industry
and honest toil have decided to show
that they have still another trick or
two up their sleeves. A 30 per cent.
increase in wages, 48 hours' pay for
40 hours! work, and a lay-off pension
of a month's wages for each year
worked—these are their current ob-
jectives, until they can persuade
the# due -paying dupes to stand out
for something more fantastic.
"For sheer gall there is nothing to
apiproach this proposal of lay-off pay
for war workers who have been
making high wages for years past.
The average pay in aircraft and
motor, vehicle industries has not
been less than $200 a month, and a
country which pays its discharged
private soldiers about, $90 a month
while they find themselves jobs, is
most unlikely to pay sheltered work-
ers $200 a month. No government
in its senses would entertain such a
proposal, especially as it would re-
alize that by yielding to pressure
new it would invite still greater
pressure when the subsidy term ex-
pired." • •
A second view of labors' actions in
recent months is given by Agnes M.
Dennis, in a recent issue of the Dal-
housie Review, when she said: "A
too 'victorious' Union leads logically
to the destruction of Capitalism and
the defeat of its own ends. As Sid-
ney Hillman, who had successfully
lead the garment workers out of the
depths of human misery, put it terse-
ly when he refused to let his union
press for further concessions:. "De-
stroy your boss, and you destroy
your job."
Thosel.two views on labor come
from the voice of long experience in
labor matters. And to the every day
man on the street they sound like
plain common sense.
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Need Small Appetites
There is more than a little truth in
this remark from the New Yorker:
"fteeent surveys indicate that there
is a grave shortage of teachers
throughout the nation. The many
splendid openings in the field of edu-
cation should be brought to the at-
tention of all earnest young men and
women with small appetites."
In other words, the remuneration
offered the average public *school
tocher, particularly in the average
small town or country school, scarce-
, Provide§ .enough to supply the
ins S Of the human body, and noth-
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as being liber/ally paid if the teach-
ing salary is any place around the
hundred dollar mark.
And all the more amazing because
the average parent "of today consid-
ers the teacher entirely responsible
for both the manners and morals of
their offspring. And it redounds to
the honor of the teaching profession
.that if the manners and morals of
present day youth are not -all they
might be, they would be decidedly
worse if it were not for the guiding
influence of those who preside in the
class rooms.
,There is a grave shortage of teach-
ers in Canada too, and that shortage
will remain, or even increase, unless
the adult citizens speedily acknow-
ledge the,teaching profession for
what it really is—the backbone of
our communal welfare and well-
being—and recognize that fact by
providing it with a remuneration
comparable at least to unskilled
labor.
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Housing Is Serious
Last week the Lucknov,v Sentinel
expressed the concern of the people
of that northern town over the local
housing shortage. Already acute,
and with a new industry about to
commence operations, the Business-
men's Association called a public
meeting of Lucknow citizens to pon-
der over the matter, and, if possible,
devise some remedy.
The Sentinel said: "More than,
one desirable family has gone else-
where to reside because of the in-
ability to buy suitable heufes, or "to
obtain living quarters. Lucknow
can ill afford to' lose these families,
because of this lack. It is a matter
that demands the careful considera-
tion of everyone in the village.".
That, however, is not a situation
peculiar to Lucknow alone. The same
situation confronts the town of Sea -
forth. One of the chief obstacles
facing the owners of industry in en-
larging their plants has ,been the
housing shortage. The same applies
when a change of industry owner-
ship occurs. And, before any new
industry- can commence operations,
even if they were desirous of com-
ing' here, housing accommodation
would have to be obtained for their
employees.
As a matter of fact, new indus-
tries for any of the smaller towns
are entirely out of the question until
such time as housing conditions
prove, and improve greatly.
The situation is, as the Sentinel
says, one that demands the careful
consideration of everyone.
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A Duty To Perform
A greatly strengthened opposition
was one "of the most beneficial re-
sults of the Dominion election in
June. And one of the first and most
important duties that body should
perform is a thorough examination
of public expenditures.
Government secrecy during war
years was absolutely justified on the
ground of national security. Often
even the expenditure of millions
could not be weighed against the
urgency of time, and frequently
large sums were spent without cause.
It could not have been otherwise.
The lives of men are vastly more im-
portant than money, even if the
danger to those lives did not always
turn out to be as represented.
But the war is over now and the
secrecy that was formerly justified
by the Government no longer holds.
The War, however, may be over, but
the .greater part of the bills still re-
main to be paid and every Member,
both in and out of the Opposition,
should take a healthy interest in how'
our money is and has been spent.
We Hope They Are Correct
The United States Committee for
Economic Development has predict-
ed full employment in the United
States by 1947. This prediction is
made on a survey based on a recent
census of manufacturers, which pre-
dicts an increase of 41.6 per cent. in
the aggregate value of. manufactur-
ers as compared to 1939.
Nearly two years ago the Maclean -
Hunter Publishing -Company, of To7
Tonto, made a similar investigation
of, Canadian industry, and its find-
ings were remarkably similar to the
United States' Committee.
Ure hope they, are both correct.
BOMA blifieS in 1947 will be ornething
tO idrward to.
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From The Huron Expositor
November 12, 1920
Austin 'Wheeler and Ross Chapman
have been appointed from Brucefield
Sunday School to. attend the Boys'
Mock Parliament in Exeter.
Walter. Rose, of Brussels, was ser-
iously injured when his car turned
turtle, when a pig ran out on the
road in front of it as he was speed-
ing, to Belgrave with a passenger to
catch the L.H. & 13. afternoon train.
He had several ribs broken and was
badly cut about the head.
William Ruby, for many years a
familiar figure on the streets of Sea -
forth, passed away at the home of
Air. A. A. McLennan in Ms 92nd year.
He was porter at the Commercial Ho-
tel for over 20 years.
Mr. Earl Bell has returned from a
two months' business trip to the
West.
Mr. George Clark, of Constance, has
accepted the position of organist in
the Anglican Church, Seaforth.
The Misses Shorten and Toner,
who have been holding evangelistic
meetings in Constance for the past
few weeks, have gone to London.
Mr. -Mills, bank accountant at
Brucefield; has been transferred to
London. Jack Ross, of the yillage-.
takes -lis place there.
The UFO., of Brucefield, held their
annual meeting last week and John
Murdoch and Wm. Berry were 'reap-
pointed president and vice-president.
Murray Gibson was appointed secre-
tary.
Mr. Frank McQuaid, of St. Colum -
ban, the genial reeve of McKillop,
met with a nasty accident on Thurs-
day morning. He was cutt'ng down a
tree in the bush against which an-
other was lodged, and in the fall a
branch of the lodged tree struck him
on the top of the head, and for a time
rendered hiM- unconscious. He was
alone at the time, but was able to
get to the house later, and then came
to Seaforth for treatment.
Mr. J. J. Merner, M.P., has had his
residence, which was recently struck
by lightning, protected by lightning
rods. The work was done by G. A.
Reeves. Postmaster Williams has al-
so had his residence rodded.
Capt. W. C. Murdie, of Ottawa, is
visiting at the home of , his father,
Mr. M. Murdie, in McKillop.
Miss Verna Graves intends leaving
shortly to tale a course in training
at the Cass Technical Seheol. in De-
troit.
Mr. Palmer Whitely, of Hamilton,
spent the week -end at the home of
his mother in town.
From The Huron Expositor
November 8, 1895
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Mr. Thomas -37Veteh, of Hensall, is
having his planing mill lighted with
electricity, which will be a great ad-
vantage and safeguard. •
Mr. M. Jordan has purchased the
vacant lot between The Expositor ef-
Bee and Dill & Speare's clothing
store, from S. Jacobs, and has com-
_menced the ereotion of a new store
thereon.. Mr. Gutteridge has the con-
tract. When the building is finished
Mr. Jordan will engage in the grocery
business. •
The Misses Robinson, of Hullett,
are erecting a new brick residence on
the lot in Harpurhey, which they re-
cently purchased from Mr. Bawden.
Miss Essie McTaggart, of Chisel-
hurst, had the misfortune to have
her leg dislocated at the knee.
James Ferguson, of Bayfield, who
has been fishing at Kettle Point, re-
ttirned home 071 Friday and on Mon-
day left for Cleveland, accompanied
by his brother, Alex.
Wm. Scott, of4Brucefield, the veter-
an townsman, is now busily engaged
buying all the grain that comes along
for which he is paying the highest
price.
Mr. Peter McGregor, of Brucefield,
has purchased a large number of
lambs in that locality and is prepar-
ing them for shipment to the Old
Country.
Mr. Hugh Miller and family, of
Staffa, left last week to take posses-
sion of the McGrath. House in Mit-
chell.
On Saturday last while the four-
year-old daughter of Mr. Fred Geiger,
df Shipka, was playing in the yard
near a. large kettle, under which
there was a fire, her clothes became
ignited. Note of the other members
were near at the time, and she was
so badly burned that she passed
away shortly after.
The trustees of BroadftiotIt School,
Tuckersmith, have engaged Mise. Bel -
'la Aitcheson, daughter of ,Mr:' Wm.
Altehelson, Hullett, as teacher for
next year.
Mrs. G. Holtzman and Mrs. 'Dan
Sararas, Jr., of Zurich, have returned
from a visiting trip to Mildmay.
Mr. Peter •Lamont, of Zurich, is
buying .a 14.0 number of lambs this
fall for shipnient to Buffalo. Mr.
Lamont distributes quite a, lot of
Money among the farmers in the dis-
t-vitt.
Phe deliglitild• Indian summer Wea-
ther Of this Week has afforded the
'fanners an ilmpdittittity to finish the
reef .0tOp. •
kr. sale at LeadbUrY
Wee aiiended and , the prines
were fair,
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Results of the recent cotiVOrsations
between Generalissimo Chiang Kai-
shek and Mao Tie=ttiag, the Chinese
Communist leader, are still inconcht-
sive. The points at issue between
the Chinese central government and
the Communists are not easily re-
solved, but unless a disastrous civil
war is to break'out which will bleed
China white and retard her progrese
as a democratic republic for years to
come, the problem must be resolved.
Ouststanding issues between the
central government and the Com-
munists are the disposition of the
Communist armies, the governorship'
of the Communist -dominated pcovinc-
es in the north, and the new consti-
tution under whic,i the Chinese re-
public will be governed.
The Communists, who during the
war spread' through North Central,
and even South China, have now
agreed to withdraw from territory
south of the Yangtze river, and even
some areas north of the river, at the
same time demobilizing some troops.
They ask for retention of the Com:
munist governors ' of foe( northern
provinces—Hopeh, Shantung, Chahar
and Jehol, declaring that these gov-
ernors .were democratically elected.,
Chiang Kai-shek, on the other hand,
while prepared. to .permit the Com-
munists to retain 20 divisions, wants
the Communists to accept Kuomin-
tang governors in their areas. The
Cemmunlet9 reject this proposal, for
the time being at least, on the
grounds that they do not trust any
governors the central government
might appoint.
Constitution is Another•Issue
Another issue between the two
parties is the People's Congress
which was scheduled to meet on No-
vember 12th to draw up a constitu-
tion for China. The Communists, who
express dissatisfaction with the dele-
gates to the congress, have sought
and obtained postponement of the
meeting. They object, too, to the
basic draft of the constitution on
which the delegates, most pt whom
are appointed, rather than elected,
will act.
The constitution drafted in 1936,
they claim, vested far too much pow-
er in the president of the republic,
as it called for the establishment of
a people's congress which would
meet' only one month in three Years.
the Communists object to this as the
basis for a constitution for China.
On other points the Kuomintang -
Communist negotiations, which open-
ed in Chungking on August 28th, have
found some points of agreement.
Both sides have agreed to ihe prin-
ciple of a united and democratic
China under the leadership ot Chiang
Kai-shek, the recognition of other
Political parties besides the Kuomin-
tang on an equal basis, in order to
end one-party rule, Punishment of
traitors and the eventual disbanding
of puppet troops. The Communists
ht.ve abandoned their demand for a
coalition government, and Chiang
Kai-shek has promised to teorganize
the supreme national defence coun-
eil, the most powerful state organiza-
tion in China, into a new governing
political organization whose menv
bers would be elected by all political
parties and sections so as to give all
groups a share in the gevernnnent.
But compromises will have to be
reached on the main issues of the,
governorship of Communist -dominat-
ed provinces and the form which the
new constitution !is to take ii. China
is to achieve the unity towards which
she aspires, Some ground will have
to be given on both sides.
There Must Be Only One Army
Over the question of retaining their
own armies, the Communists can
hardly raise an issue. If the country
is to be unified, and if the govern-
ment is in future to be broadly re-
presentative of the whole country;
then the government could scarcely
tolerate the retention of a private
army by any political party.
A firm stand by the central gov-
ernment on sone of the chief abuses
of power within China—for example,
the corruption and venality which has
characterized much of its public life,
and the usury which has kept mil-
lions of its peasants in thralh—would
go a long way towards assuring the
Communists that the establishment
of a truly democratic government is
Chiang Kai-shek's purpose. They will
be more ready, then, than they ap-
pear to be at this writing to enter
such a government wholeheartedly
and at the same time abandon their
armed forces.
JUST A SMILE OR TWO:
"So you have twins at your house,
Johnnie?"
"Yes, two of 'em."
"What have you named them?"
"Thunder and Lightning. That's
what pa said when they came to the
house."
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Pop: "So you desire to become my
son-in-law do you, young man?"
Young Man: "Frankly, I don't; but
I delft see any way out of it if I
want to marry Elaine."
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She: "You say a pat on the baCk
develops character?"
He: "Yes, if administered young
enough, often enough and low en-
ough."
M.O. "Young man, have you ever
'been bothered with athlete's foot?"
Recruit: "Yes, sir, once when a
footballer caught „, me kissing his
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He: "Since I met you I can't
I can't sleep, I can't drink."
She (eagerly): "Why not?"
He: "I'm broke.",
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Betty: "Last night I 'went to a
dance and became engaged to the
cutest boy."
Sally: "How thrilling! What's his
name?"
Betty: "But, darling, you can't ask
a man a personal question like that
right off!'"'
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Huron Federation of:
Agriculture-FarmNews
New Record For Potato Yields
Anew record for yields of potatoes
per acre has just been recorded by
the Ontario Crop Improvement As-
sociation according to R. E. Goodin,
fieldrnan for the Crops Branch, On-
tario Department of Agriculture. The
yield is 684.6 bushels per acre as ob-
tained this year by a farmer in the
Rainy River District of Northern On-
tario in the person or S. Vander -
horst, Fort Frances. Mr: Vander -
horst grew the Irish Cobbler variety
as a competitor in the Rainy Bizet
District 500 Bushel Potato Club Or-
ganized by the district branch of tlit
Ontario Crop Improvement Associa
tion. The competition was judged by
E. S. Marr, Agricultural . Representa-
tive, Emn
In honor of the outstanding
achievemeet, Mr. Vanderhorst will be
presented with a Certificate of Merit
by the Ontario Crop Improvement As-
sociation.
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Potato Seed Is Available For 1946,
Potato growers who require seed
for planting neXt spring would be
well advised to Make provision for
their supplies at the earliest possible
date, says R. E. Goodin, Potato Field -
man of the. Ontario Department of
Agriculture. Lists of potato growers
in Ontario who now have seed for
sale are available, and may be secur-
ed from the Crops, Seeds and Weeds
Branch, Ontario Department of Agri-
culture, Parliament Buildings, 'Toron-
to.
Potato harvesting is now well un-
der way with aggregate yields of
both seed and table. stock below nor -
Mal, due to an unfavorable season.
The quality of this year's crop in On-
tario shows impro'vement, and In -
Creased attention has been given by
SeVeral gretips of growers to organ
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bed Marketing.
13*6110*Ing experiences of wide-
apread scarcities for several weeks
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Shot t..aroe Goose
The geese have been flying south
these days but few reports have been
received from hunters. On Saturday
Harry Towne had, good luck. While
hunting on a field" near St. Helens, he
bagged a 9% pound Canadian goose.
—Wingham Advance -Times,
Climbing Rose in Bloom
Bert Taylor, of .etland, has a
climbing rose that is trying to bright-
en what has been a none too 'pleas-
ant fall. This rose bloomed profuse-
ly during the summer and is now
,repeating the performance.—Wing-
ham Advance -Times.
Telephone Lineman Injured
Arthur Henry received severe
burns on his hand and arm while
working on the 13, M. & G. Telephone
lines south of Brussels on Friday of
last week. It is believed that the
telephone wires, with which was
working, were somewhere in contact
with hydro lines and were charged
with electricity which knocked Mr.
Henry unconscious and' caused the
burns. It was fortunate the accident
was not worse. --Brussels Post.
last spring, Mr. Goodin says, there is
a tendency for buyers and consumers
with suitable storage facilities to
show more interest in storing suffici-
ent supplies for future months.
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Care of Pastures in Fall Important
Pasture is one Ontario crop which
this year has made good use of the
excessive rainfall. Pastur6s which
have been mana roperly, reports
John D. McLe ector of the
Crops, Seeds and eeds Branch, On-
tario Department of Agriculture, have
supplied an abundance of cheap, pal-
atable, nutritious feed during the
summer and fall months, and are go-
ing into winter with a good cover.
The care which the pasture re-
ceives during the late fall months is
a determining factor in its ability to
come through the winter in good eon-
dition, says Mr. McLeod. Good turf
will stand lots of tramping, but graz-
ing should not be overdone, particu-
larly following an excessive amount
of rainfall. When the pasture is be-
coming punched and puddled, it is
time to take off the livestocic,
Manure droppings represent a lot
of fertility providing they are spread.
Harrowing is recommended at this
time. Neglect to do this will cause
killing out under the droppings and
a lot of rank, unpalatable growth
next year. On a pasture which has
been eaten short, a slight top dress-
ing of manure supplies both fertility
and.protection. For best grazing re-
sults next year, it is advisable to ap-
ply the manure before the end of the
Year. Fertilizer applied now Will en -
Courage quick fall growth which will
hold snow for winter proteCtibn. It
will also ensure earlier growth next
spring.
Partners are advised by Mr. Mc-
Leod to take time to put their pas-
ture in shape for the winter. Stock
Should be removed if the herbage is
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Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
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Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rani, Wroxeter,
celebrated their fiftieth wedding
anniversary on Tuesday, Oct. 23rd.
They were entertained at a dinner
party on Tuesday evening at the
home of Mr. and Mrs, Alkin }lasting,
where they were married fifty years
ago.—Brussels Post.
Undertaker Passes
Charles Haskett, well known Lucan
funeral director, died Suddenly of a
heart seizure at his home on Friday
last— He was operator of a funeral
and furniture business in Lucan for
63 years, and held the distinction of
being the oldest funeral director in
Ontario. Born in Loudon Township,
he spent his entire .fifetime in that
.district, except for three years when
he was at Thedford, going to Luca".
in ,1882.—Zurich Herald.
Induction Service Held
Induction servie was held Wednes-
day evening at 8 p.m. for Rev. J. L.
H. Henderson. The service was con-
ducted by Venerable Archdeacon W.
J. Doherty, M.A., D.D., assisted by
Rev. R. M. P. Pulteel, and other dis-
trict clergy. Rev. J. N. H. Mills, B,A.,
L.Th., Rector of Kitchener, formerly
of Goderich, delivered the ser -non. A
social hour followed/ in the Memorial
Hall.—Blyth Standard.
Property Changes
Messrs. Morritt & Wright have pur-
chased the McMillan block fi om Mr,
T. A. G. Gordon. They expect short-
ly to move their implement business
to, the new stand. We are very glad.
to report that Mr. Wright has alter-
ed his decision to leave town, and'
we know that a host of friends will.
be 'pleased to learn of this. Mr. F..
J. Slorach has purchased from the
estate of the late. Joseph E. Taman,
the residenfial"property on Welling-
ton Street.—Blyth Standard.
Choir Member Presented
Following the Sunday morning ser-
vice at the Wingham 'United' Church,.
the members of the choir met in the'
church parlor to honor Miss Hilda
Brown. The president, Mr. T. H. Gib-
son, spoke on behalf of the choir and
Mrs. C. E. Shera made the presenta-
tion of a silver bread tray and a ped-
estal style silver plate, both in Old'
English grape design.—Witigham Ad
vance-Times.
Suffers .Fractured Leg
Keith McLagan, son of Mr. and
Mrs, Harvey McLagan, Mitchell, had
the misfortune to break the small -
bone in his leg between the knee and
ankle on Tuesday afternoon. Stop-
ping his team to adjust some chair"S
on a load which he was taking from
the church to the farm to use at the
plowing match on his father's farm,.,
he was returning to the front of the
wagon when the team started andI
while making a quick move to get
the lines his foot was trapped through!
the hay rack near the edge, causing,
him to lose his balance and fall to
the ground with his foot lodged be-
tween the boards. Fortunately the
team stopped immediately and he
managed to get back on the wagon,
—Mitchell Advocate,
Resigns Express Job.
Aftter thirty-three Years' service,
George McLeod is resigning his posi•
tion as carter for the C.N.R. Express.
In all that time, Mr. McLeod proudly
states, he has missed the ,early morn-
ing train only seven times. He has
been an obliging official, and now
feels he deserves a rest, His plane
for the future are indefinite,—Gode-
rich Signal -Star.
Sells Last Lot In Opera Block
With the sale of the remaining
piece of property in the old Opera
Block by Robert Chapman this week
alttrelociotkws wills niott thioinseernedmaolfn thueginmhaaibn:
ited by business men. Some time ago
phlemeboetrii.er LloattZaft;hseoladdptooinKing0. King,
the .40 Wilding Mr. Chapman I:re
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