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anada.,During
rge Necessity
aro bill for 1947 waa
r cent higher than it was,
l'e i'pus year. The report was•
ed au connection with the Aa-
re Prevention Week, Oct.
9
at year," the release said,
re were 52,931 fires in the
,,q ince caur4'ingg...a loss of $57,-
1 tario's total for the year re -
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SURGE MILKERS
DAIRY MAID
Hot Water Heaters
14 Cents
In 1947 it cost every man,
woman and child in Seaforth
14 cents for fire loss, according
to the Dominion statistical re-
port of fire losses in Can-
ada. The total Seaferth loss
amounted to $237. Throughout
Canada losses by fire increas-
ed 15.5 per cent in 1947 over
1946, when property losses
totalled $57,050,461.00.
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presented approximately 3a per
cent of the Dominion fire loss total
tor 1947 amounting to $49,413,363,
of which 25 per cent was uninsur-
ed. During the year, 149 men, 92
women and 149 children were kill-
ed by fire in Canada.
"In five years our national bill
for fire wastage has increased from
31 millions to 49 millions of dol-
lars, or .by approximately 55 per
cent. Last year alone, there were
41,005 fires in residential proper-
ties representing nearly 80 per
cent of all fines which indicates a
J. B.. HIGGINS national spirit of carelessness or
PHONE 138 SEAFORTH apathy towards the wastage of re -
Authorized Surge Service Dealer sources by fire, and this at a time
CASH FOR YOU!
OLD, DISABLED OR DEAD
FARM ANIMALS
With Undamaged Hides and According To Size and Condition
COWS $6.00 HORSES $4.50
HOGS (300 lbs. each) $1.75
Plus $1.75 per 100 lbs. for additional weight
AT YOUR FARM
Phone Collect
PHONES:
SEAFORTH 390W MITCHELL 219 INGERSOLL 21
,POR,PROMPT, EFFICIENT, COURTEOUS SERVICE
WILLIAM STONE. SONS LTD.
INGERSOLL, ONTARIO
AN ALL -CANADIAN FIRM, ESTABLISHED 1870
of national shortage of homes.
°"Such a situation cannot 1uuprave
until every Canadian realizes; lire
set'io.le e
uan ss of this wastage and
Observes more care in regard to
fire hazards.
"Associations such as tbla are
doing their u oat to convince the
public of the attlnatia of fire.
prevention. A'Fa1 aaA'om the de-
struction of livee t .:ad property,
fire losses are dal{ ;ct1y associated
with the rates rged for insur-
ance. It is, then" fere, in the in-
terest of the .public, both' from a
practical standpoint of saving pro-
perty as well as from the financial
angle of keeping rates down to
take more interest in the preven-
tion of fire."
by Ottawa observer
Political observers in Ottawa are
watching closely the federal by-
elections in Rosthern, Saskatche-
wan, and Algoma East, Ontario.
Liberal, C.C.F. and Social Credit
candidates are running in each
constituency and all parties are
discussing the political trends in
view of the general elections that
must come within two years and
many predict earlier. Of the three
parties running, only the Liberals,
can be classed as a national party
-the C.C.F. having no organiza-
tion in one-third of the constitu-
encies of Canada and the Social
Credit Party are farther back in
the .race.
Canada's Health Program
Our governments, Federal, Pro-
vincial and Municipal, spend over
90 million dollars a year on var-
ious projects to keep Canadians
healthy. This is only the begin-
ning of a full national program to
Prevent and cure disease.
Perhaps because of the compli-
cations of modern life, mental ill-
ness, has greatly increased and et-
fective methods of treatment are
being used.
Canada is participating whole-
heartedly in the "World Health
Organization," where 68 nations
have united to fight disease.
On Thursday, October 7, the Can-
adian Minister of National Health
and Welfare discusses the full
OCTOBER
FA
3rd to 9th
I PREVENTION WEEW
Don't Let this Happen to
YOU.
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These Simple Suggestions, if Followed By Everyone in the Family
Will Make Your Home Safe From Fire !
L -Put lighted matdhes and smokes out 'before you throw them away. Keep
matches where small children cannot reach them. Never smoke in the garage, barn, or
attic,nor in bed.
2. Remove rubbish, waste papers and all unnecessary combustible materials, Pro-
vide metal ash and trash cans. Burn rubbish only in a safety covered brick or metal
incinerator. Watch the fire.
3. -Examine all stoves, furnaces and smoke pipes to make sure they are safe and
well away from woodwork or other burnable materials. Have needed repairs made at
once.
4 -•Value'the advice of your Fire Chief who saysthat many fires' are caused by
dirty or defective chimneys. Have the chimneys cleaned regularly, and have all defects
repaired.
54 -Escape the danger of inflammable liquid fires and explosions by keeping no gaso-
Iine- in the house. Do dry cleaning with safe liquids or send the work to the cleaner.
Never start fires, with kerosene.
6. -Notify the electric company of electrical trouble and the gas company of gas
leak8. Replace "blown" fuses with new ones -not pennies. Avoid home-made wiring
jobs. Don't look for gas leaks with a match.
7.-Teaeh everyone in the family to be careful of fire, to watch stoves, fireplaces,
electric irons and all other possible fire causiac nd every day to remove old rags,
papers and other rubbish.
8. -Fireproof your home as far as possible by fire -safe roofing, fire stopping in hol-
low Walla and partitions to stop the spread of flame and a non-combustible basement
ceiling.
g.. .Inquire of your Eire lChief, when buying a fire extinguisher, to be sure of getting
the right kind. Don't hesitate to ask your fireman whenever you have questions on lire
prevention.
1 1.-tRemember always where th.e nearest fire alarm box is and how to send an
alarh, li£ . telep'hdtting, be sure the address is clearly understood. Use a neighbor's
phond rather than one in the 'burning building,
iL-4iitpiaTh. t
eye/Vete in the house what to do in case of fire, how to put out fire
cit clothing* by Wrapping' in a rug Or blanket, What to do when grease catches lire in the
kitchen '
'1 re a.' o tzte- and property from needless. destruction by fire by 'keeping the prin-
P1e&rbc d,pre 'et4ion always in mind .and never taking a chance with fire.
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THE HURON EXPOSITOR
Alcoholics ony(o
Open Meeting in London.
Twenty five A.A. Groiups,
From Western Ontario
' Centres To Convene.
The story of how Alcoholics An
onymous works, bringing sobriety
to thousands of "hopeless" uncon-
trollable drinkers, will be told be-
fore a public audience at London,
Saturday, Oct. 9.
Twenty-five A.A. groups, from
Western Ontario cities, towns and
villages, between Windsor and
Btrantford, and as far north as
Owen Sound, are to gather in Lon-
don for the first regional conven-
tion ever held in the history of
A.A. in this pant of Canada.
Activities of the opening day,
Saturday, Oct. 9, are to be caruax-
ed by a meeting at 8.30 p.m. in the
auditorium of the K. B. Beal Tech -
niche] School on Dundas Street, to
which the general public is invit-
ed. Here the guest speaker is a
prominent US. medical man, head
of a county hospital in the State of
Michigan, who is also a leading
member of A.A.
"We want to try and give _the
public a correct idea of what we
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Fire Prevention
Quiz
1. What is the primary rule of
fire prevention?
2. How many deaths occur from
home fires each year in Canada?
3. By whom should defective
wiring be replaced?
4. Do you know where the fire
alarm box nearest Your home is
located?
5. Slow many home fires are
there' each year in Canada?
6. Whose advice would you get
betore purchasing a fire extinguish-
er?
7. How often should your chim-
ney be checked for defects?
8. How should rubbish ;be dis-
posed of where there is no garbage
collection?
9. What flammable liquid has no
place in the home?
10. What is the largest single
common cause of fires each year?
11. When is a good time to
check your fireplace for defects'?
12. I8 your clothing caught fire,
what would you do? Run for help;
roll up in a rug and smother the
flames; call the fire department?
13. Most fires result from what?
Human carelessness; rats and
matches; arson.
14. After pulling an alarm at
your nearest box, what would you
do? Run back and start fighting
the fire; wait to direct the firemen
to the fire; start looking for a
hydrant.
15. If you should smell gas leak-
ing in your home, what would you
do? Notify the plumber; notify
the gas company; light a match
and look for the leak.
16. With what would you re-
place a blown fuse? A. penny; a
piece of wire; another fuse of the
proper size.
17. When is a good time to start
checking up on the fire hazards
around your home?- Right now; as
soon as you have a spare mom-
ent; in a few weeks.
18. What kind of a fire do you
think a, fireman likes best? A con-
flagration; a fire that never start;;
a fire in a horse.
(Answers will be found on Page 7)
health program on the CBC Nation-
al Network, "The Nation's Busi-
ness."
stand for and the true place of A.A.
in the community," explained. one
Loudon professional man, promin-
ent in A.A., who is helping to ar-
range the two-day rally. "We are
also anxious for any alcoholic s'uf,
ferere, who may hesitate to discuss
their drinking pr?o'blem with others,
to hear at first hand just what A.A.
can do for them."
On Sunday, Oct. 10, the day fol-
lowing the open meeting, delegates
will meet for the entire day in the
Y.M.C.A., discussing various as-
pects of their sobriety program,
and its adaptation to the needs of
the individual. Opportunity will be
given members of various faiths
from out-of-town to attend city
churches :Sunday morning,
"We are non-sectarian, non-po-
litical, and there are no restric-
tions on race or color," members
explain. "The only qualification is
that the candidate must be a gen-
uine
enuine alcoholic who wants to stop
drinking. Our membership includes
men and women from every walk
of life, including those who had lost
jobs, homes, friends and families,
when they joined, and some don't
belong to any church when they
enter A.A. All we ask is that they
keep an open mind, and they will
gradually come to. realize that a
power greater than themselves is
•helping them as they discover con-
tented sobriety."
A.A. began' in the United States
about 14 years ago. It was found-
ed by two ex -drunks, booze -fight-
ers of long standing. Since then
the movement has spread like wild-
fire among victims of an obsession
for whom medicine could do little.
The first Londoner joined in
1942. Another early member, a
London businessman, is shortly to
receive a silver "token" for . five
years continuous sobriety, achiev-
ed by following the principles of
A.A.
The movement spread all through
his part of the Province, and now
little groups are springing up even
in small villages.
Besides the Western Ontario
delegates, guests are to be invited'
from Toronto, Hamilton, Buffalo,
Niagara' Falls, New York, Detroit
and Port Huron. The growth of
the movement in Canada was great-
ly assisted by the volunteer work
of older members in Canada's
southern neighbor country, who
travelled across the border night
after night to address meetings and
see that their Canadian brethren
got away to a good start.
Among the Western Ontario cen-
tres invited to take part in the con-
vention are: Windsor (four
groups, Leamington. Chatham, Wal-
laceburg, Thamesville, Sarnia, Lon-
don (three groups), St. Thomas,
Simcoe, Bluewater. Group (Gode-
rich-Clinton area), Cligard, Owen
Sound, Meaford, Woodstock, Strat-
ford, Galt, Guelph, Kitchener, and
Brantford. -
Canada's Fisheries
Canada ranks fifth id the world ,
in the production of fish -only Ja-
pan, the United States (including
Alaska), Norway and the United
Kingdom producing more. The
problem confronting Canadians is
how to increase the borne con-
sumption of this valuable food.
Last year we only ate 11 pounds
per capita. Considerable progress
has been made in 'getting salt wa-
ter fish to distant inland home
markets. As the cost of this fast
transportation is reduced the vol-
ume will increase greatly. There
is a large unsatisfied demand..
Our Trade Position Improves
Canadian imports from the
United Kingdom during July were
valued at $29 million. which col-
stitutes a record. The total is t.wa
million dollars larger than that for
May, 1948, .which was the former
bighest figure on record. Imports
for consumption in Canada aggre-
gate'.$168 million for the first sev-
en months of the current calendar
year. compared with $189 milli ni
for the twelve months of 1947, and
with $201 million for the same p; r-
iod in 1946, when the highest figure
on record was reached. If the av-
erage monthly figure for the last
seven months is maintained, the
peak of 1946 will be passed t.nis
September. From all accounts,
this condition will be revealed
when the statistics concerned are
made available.
Canadian domestic exports to the
United States registered a rise in
July to $118 million, which is the
highest total for an9 single month
since December, 1944. The aggre-
gate for seven months is $765 mil-
lion, whereas that for the twelve
months of 1947 was just over $1,000
million. If the monthly average
for the last seven months is main-
! tained, the total for 1948 will ex-
ceed slightly the figure for 1944,
when a record was established.
Impdrts far consumption from the
United States were lower than in
June, but the value was slightly
higher than in May.
recta of Interest
The flax crop of Western Can-
ada fa estimated to be 68 per cent
greater than in 1947 and is Worth
abotit *70 million, about *40 mit-
1i to of thil3 IS 3n Ma:nitoba,
1Congrattllaii"ons ata elktend,sd. to
M•r. Rarvey Spaxling, teacher, and
Scholars of Winchelsea (School for
winning first prize for costumes at
Exeter aril lKiri'ton 'n4's. Thein
costumes were drum major and
tnajaretteo in White and red,
°NXr. and Mrs, 1tohet?t Down, og
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Strathroy, vis'i'ted on Tliut'Sday" • last
With their uncle and aunt, lyir, and
Mrs. .kackson Wopds.
Mr, and Mrs, Grant Itt.atelifto and
Linda, of Anderson,. were :Sunday
visitors witch Mr. and Dirt's. Gilbert
Johns.
and [xs11azn olarke'a i
Mr. -nod M't'A,, VV; r,,KaA; llrch,,, Of
Oi1umbue, Ohio, ands 1V 1r,' and, S.
wiiliam dlgurch, of Pa441111, Tie'itte
etl with:Mr, and Mhrs. 1 i111ip 'Aiureni
'on 1RU1ia
Mrs 'Harr/ Rader and family, aH
Dasziwooda viaited with 4\Cr. John
Ridley on Sunday*.
CTOI'E
3rd to 9t
'DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC
WIRING' .. .
How many times have you noticed the above reported as the cause
of serious fires? Have you ever given any thought as to safety of
your own wiring, in your home, your office or your factory?
Electricity Is Safe and
Reliable
-When Proper Observance is Given To These Simple Rules:
1. See that all wiring extensions are carried out by qualified and experienced Wiring
Contractors. This insures final check-up by the Wiring Inspector of the Hydro -
Electric Power Commission of Ontario.
2. Never use fuses larger than 15 amperes on branch circuits in your home.
3. Don't "plug" fuses by inserting coins behind them. The fuse serves similarly to
the safety -valve of a boiler.
4. Make frequent inspection of flexible cords.
5. Don't hang any electric wire on nails; don't; tack extension cords to baseboards gr)
walls.
6. Keep electrical heating devices away from combustibles.
7. Keep lamps away from clothing, paper, etc.
3. Never use iron, toaster or lamps as bed warmers.
9. Install convenience outlets to avoid excessive lengths of extension cords.
10. NEVER USE GASOLINE IN YOUR ELECTRIC WASHER!
Violation of these Rules resulting in fire
may invalidate your Fire Insurance Policy.
WE WELCOME THIS OPPORTUNITY OF CO-OPERATING IN THE
OBSERVANCE OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK -
Public Utility Commission
OF SEAFORTH
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Fire destroys without mercy! What must be re-
built or replaced is preventable expenditure! Do
your part to prevent fire losses! They're so costly!
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FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE RULES AND
ASSIST YOUR COMPANY IN REDUCING
THE ANNUAL FIRE LOS'S !
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1. DEFECTIVE CHIMNEYS AND FLUES. Chimney should
be cleaned out regularly and not allowed to burn themselves out.
The safest type of chimney is a good. brick chimney, .built from
the ground up, and lined with fire clay or vitrified clay of a thick-
ness
hickness of at least three-quarters of an inch.
2. SPARKS ON COMBUSTIBLE ROOFS. This hazard can
obviously be eliminated by means of incombustible roofing mater-
ial and by keeping the roof in good condition.
3. LIGHTNING. The tremendous toll' of life and property
damage annually caused by lightning can be materially reduced
by means of well installedlightning rods which have proven to
be nearly 100 per cent. efficient.
4. SPONTANEOUS IGNITION. On farms this occurs most
frequently in under -cured or damp hay, although it also takes place
in numerous other substances. To guard against this hazard in
hay, the following precautions should be observed: (a) Cure all
hay well; (b) Do not pack the hay; (c) Do not place straw, fod-
der, bundles of grain or grass hay either at the bottom or top of
mows of alfalfa, clover or soybean heaps; (d) Guard against wet-
tini of hay in storage from a leaky roof or open• doors and win-
dows; (e) Ventilate hay as much as possible immediately after it
has been stored; (f) Avoid, if possible, wide, deep mows,.
5. MATCHES. Make sure that your matches are comlpletely
out before discarding them. Keep matches• away from children
and do not permit smoking in barns or near combustible mater-
ial. During threshing $perations insist on everybody clearing
their •pockets of matches and place them in a safe container.
6. GASOLINE OR KEROSENE. Gasoline or kerosene should
never be used to start or revive a fire. Avoid the use of gasoline,
benzine or other inflammable liquids for cleaning floore Or elothes.
There are safe and cheap solvents on the market for these pur-
poses. Never fill lamps, lanterns, kerosene or gasoline stoves.
While they are burning. If necessary to keep Mall quantities of
gasoline, it should be kept in an approved safety can painted red
and plainly marked "GASOL1'NE."
7.. HEATING EQUIPMENT. Heating equipment should be
properly installed, operated and maintained. Wooden floors under
stoves should be well protected. The eider and back of stoves and
ranges should be at least 18 inches from woodwork or wood -lath
and plaster partitions, if such woodwork, etc., is not protected.
Avoid long runs of smoke pipes. The sections should' be securely
joined and the pipes supported at frequent intervals. Smoke pipes
should be at least nine inches from unprotected woodwork. They
should not pass through .floors at closets or enter a chimney in an
attic, and they should be cleaned at least twice a year.
' 8. ELECTRICAL WIRING. Electrical wiring and repair
work should be done by a competent electrical contractor. Sir-
cuits sthould not be overloaded and fuses of the -correct amperage
(15 amperes for the ordinary branch circuits) should be used. Be
sure that irons, toasters, heating pads and other appliances are,
disconnected when not in use. J
Remove all possible fixe hazards, but be prepared to fight• a
fire should it occur. Approved chemical extinguishers, pump -tank
extinguishers, fire pails or barrels of water and ladders should be
available on every farm.
Remember that if you remove the causes of Hires
you can prevent them!
utuai Fire
onipany
ESTABLISHED 1876