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THE WINGHAM ADVANCE
THURSDAY,
AUGUST
1907
Cool ,Suits
FOR
Warm Weather
AT A BARGAIN,
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The hot weather has really just commenced.
Do not melt in that heavy suit when you can
get a beautiful cool light Suit made to your
order so cheap. Come in and see them.
We have a few pairs of Youths' long
Pants in Navy Blue. Extra 70c
value at $1.00—for l U
Come along before they're alI picked up.
Big Reductions in Underwear.
Maxwell &
Tailors and Men's Furnishings
Preserving Time
Is here—the quality of the preserves will depend largely
on the quality of the preserving kettle. We have a large
stock of Granite Kettles (three coatings) in all sizes
and colors to select from.
Why not have one of our Blue Flame Coal Oil
Stoves for the hot season at Reduced Prices.
H. Bishop - Central Hardware
A place of safety and secur-
ityfor the accumulations
oall who work and save.
Deposits of any amount accepted and
interest paid 4 times a year at highest
current rate.
WINGHAM BRANCH
C. P. SMITH -
- AGENT
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THE CANAI)IAN BANK
OF COMMERCE
HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO ESTABLISHED 1867
B. Z. WALKER, President
ALEX. LAIRD, General Manager
A. B. IRELAND, Superintendent of
Branches
Paid-up Capital, $10,000,000
Rest, - 5,000,000
Total Assets, 113,000,000
Branches throughout Canada, and in the United States and England
A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED
:FARMERS' BANKING $d
Every facility afforded Fanners for their banking
business. Sales Notes cashed or taken
for collection
BANKING DY MAIL—Deposits may be made or withdrawn by
mail. Out-of-town accounts receive every attention
WINGHAM BRANVGH - A. E. SMiTH, MANAGER,
Coal Coal
We are sole agents for
the celebrated Scranton Coal,
which has no equal.,
Also the Meet grades of
Smithing, Cannel and Do-
mestic is Coal and 'Wood of
all minds, always on hand.
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Ofllae 1Q Mill ,rNo. 64
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We carry a fall stock of
Lumber (dressed or undres''
sed), Shingles, Lath, Cedar
Posts, Barrels, etc.
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Highest Ptice Paid for all
kinds of Logs,
J. A. KEAN
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Theo. Hall Proprietor,
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---The Dominion Railway Commis-
sion dealt with .1,800 applications last
year. The usefulness of the tribunal
is becoming more evident every month
and secures prompt justice in many
cases where otherwise wrong would
have to be endured.
—The County Judge of Wentworth
has quashed several police court con-
victions for selling of ice-cream on
Sunday, deciding that ice-cream is a
food and may be served with or with-
out meals. This ice cream question
promises to become as famous as that
which worried customs officials some
time ago as to whether the tomato is
a fruit or a vegetable.
* *
—Seven new townships have been
opened up for settlement in the Rainy
River district, near Dryden. They are
Aubrey, Eton, Rugby, Sanford, Van -
borne, Wainwright, Zealand. Single
men may get 120 acres free, and mar-
ried men with children under eighteen
may have 160 acres. Patents will not
be granted until three years after loca-
tion, during which settlement work
must be done,
* *
—The abolition of consumption and
all other epidemics within fifty years,
is the promise made by a well known
scientist, Prof. E. Ray Lancaster. He
is of the opinion that the causes and
cures of all germ diseases and epide-
mics can be discovered within fifty
years if sufficient support and encour-
agement are given to scientific men
who are giving their whole talents
and energies to investigations which
promise to make mankind practically
immune to such diseases.
44.11.
—A species of the army worm has
appeared in the southern part of On-
tario and is doing considerable dam-
age. It has attacked peas, tomatoes,
tobacco, and is particularly fond of
clover. One farmer plowed up a field
of oats that was ruined. Others have
had tobacco fields entirely stripped,
and acres of peas have disappeared in
a night. The pest gets in its fine work
after dark. Au expert from Guelph
Agricultural College has investigated
and issued instructions how to fight
the grub. He found that the pest de-
vours almost any kind of green plant,
and will climb trees and eat the foli-
age. During the night it hides itself
half an inch or so under the soil. He
advises the farmers to plough furrows
around their fields and dig holes about
twelve feet apart. The caterpillars
will fall into the boles and may be
scalded to death.
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•
—Ridgetown Dominion ; We doubt
very much that the proposed "all -red
line" finds that favor with the farmers,
mechanics, and small traders of Cana-
da that certain politicians would have
us believe. A twenty-five knot ser-
vice across the Atlantic sounds fast
and big ; but it means a rapid passen-
ger service at a cost the vast majority
of people cannot afford, and the or-
dinary man to whom a day or two
longer on the water means nothing,
will continue to patronize the slover
and cheaper lines, Neither will the
faster line mean much to Canada as a
freight carrier. The rates will be too
high and, with a perfect system of
cold storage, the old lines will do the
bulk of the business. As a military
line in time of war, and a rapid means
for the rich and well-to-do to move
about, the proposed service will have
admitted advantages. But the sub-
sidy of a million a year will Dome out
of the pockets of the Canadian far-
mers and the other classes mentioned
above.
—The Ontario Department of Agri-
culture has completed all arrange-
ments for the establishment of courses
of agriculture, under the charge of
specialists, in the High schools or col-
legiate institutes at Galt, Morvisburg,
Collingwood, Perth, Essex and Lind-
say. In addition to this, the depart-
ment has decided to open offices at
each of these places, in charge of the
agricultural teachers, where farmers
of the district may at stated hours
meet and consult with the representa-
tives of the department, thus obvia-
ting the necessity of resorting to la-
borious and tardy correspondence.
The department reports and bulletins
will be procurable there, and local ag-
ricultural and horticultural societies,
farmers' and women's institutes, and
other similar organizations, may use
the offices for business purposes. A
special appropriation has been made
by the Government to meet the ex-
penses of these local representatives
of the department. During the last
month the young men appointed by
the department to occupy these offices
have been at the Guelph Agricultural
College getting final instructions as to
their course of procedure, They are
now at their posts in their respective
fields, and the success of the innova-
tion will be watched with interest.
**
---Many are pleased with the result
of W. p'. McLean's tussle with the
Grand Trunk Railway over the tvvo-
cent rate. As is always the case, it
Will be said—"Why didn't we think of
that ;" "What fools we mortals be,"
Ole. McLean's victory is the result of
a pernietant effort to "do something"
for the people, who were aching to see
somebody get a "move on." With a
(supposedly) able Government, and a
live (presumably) Opposition, it should
not have been left to a private mem-
ber of the House to see that the coun-
try got what it bargained for. With
heaps of money for public buildings,
wharves, Laurier towers, Trent canals,
harbors (such as St, Joseph's), etc., a
private citizen should not have had to
disburse the cost of teaching a corpor-
ation to live up to its promises. A
few McLeans in the Government
might help it to do something the peo-
ple would be profoundly grateful for,
and leave less for "graft." A dozen or
more McLeans in the Opposition.
might stir the thing into real, active,
useful life, with a definite aim and
policy. W. F. McLean is not always
right, but he gives evidence of being
alive and interested in the rights of
the people. In these days, when there
is so much subservience to corpora,
tions, a man like McLean often proves
a thorn in the side of the deep -in -the -
rat politicians.
CONCERNING BLACK KNOT.
One of the greatest drawbacks to'
plum trees is black knot. About the
only thing that canibe done for those
badly affected with it is to cut them
down and burn them. If slightly or
moderately affected, the knots only
need to be removed.
The disease spreads by means of
spores which are blown and carried
through the air and find a resting
place on the trees. If conditions are
favorable, the spores germinate there
and the black knot penetrates the tree
and grows in it. The next spring a
yellowish swelling appears on the
branches. This is the first visible in-
dication of the presence of the disease.
During May and June the swelling
turns darker in color. It also assumes
a velvety surface, due to the innumer-
able spores which cover the knot. As
these spores soon blow away at this
stage of the disease, it is important
to cut the knots out upon their first
appearance, even before the spores are
produced and burn them,
If the knots are on small branches,
these should be cut off from three to
six inches below the knot and burnt
at once. Sometimes, however, it is
not practicable to remove the knots
in this way without serious injury to
the tree. In that event the knot
should be cut off with a sharp pruning
knife and the wound given a thorough
painting with pure kerosene, Great
care must be taken, though, to pre-
vent the kerosene running on the
branch, as that might be detrimental
to the tree. Later in the season the
wound may be painted with white
lead. Indeed, any old knots not re-
movable with the knife should be
given a good painting with kerosene.
Putting a little coloring matter -in the
kerosene enables one to see when the
wound has been painted well.
As the spores from a single knot are
apt to reinfest a whole orchard, too
much pains cannot be taken to
destroy every knot. In addition to
cutting them out it is advisable to
spray thoroughly with the Bordeaux
mixture, beginning while the trees are
still dormant in the spring and con-
tinuing at intervals into the summer.
In this way it is possible to eradicate
the disease.
• Clinton.
A letter posted in London, England,
marked 11.4.5 a,m., July 19 was receiv-
ed in the P. 0. July 25th. Eight days
from door to door is very quick travel-
ling even for these days.
The other morning a woman with
six children made a train transfer at
Clinton station. None of the children
were large, but she had taken the
precaution that she would not have
anxiety in looking after them, for
they were all securely tied together.
Asked if she would like any assist-
ance in getting them all on the train,
she replied "no, I can manage them
all right, but they are considerable of
a care, nevertheless."
Rev. B. Clement, of Goderich, a
former Clintonian, had the narrow
escape in connection with the recent
disaster in London. Mr. Hamilton, of
the ill-fated firm of Hamilton & Long
happened to be an old friend of Mr.
Clement, and he called in to see him,
remaining there for a few minutes
while Mrs. Clement waited outside.
Mr. Clement had only left the store a
few minutes when the crash came that
destroyed so many lives.
Mr. D. Cantelon has returned from
a business trip to the West. He says
the crops are lookin well, but three
weeks late and the whole country is in
a nervous, restless state. All are hop-
ing that the frost may be belated and
the wheat thus be given a chance, but
if it comes at the usual time there will
only be a fraction of a crop. In the
meantime money is "tight." The
banks have become mighty particular
as to whom they will lend money and
how much. Speculators, particularly
those who dabble in land, cannot now
get near them at all, In legitimate
business, too, there is a stringency
that may develop into something
more serious, if the harvest is away
short:
--An ender in Council has been pass-
ed approving of a good road system
for the county of Perth at an expendi-
ture of $225,000, one-third to be borne
by the government. There will be
200 miles of road taken over.
,
Is Your Trouble Indigestion ?
Then probably you know the evils
of distention, fermentation and i.rrita•
tion that accompany digestive tron-
hles. Next important is to know how
promptly Nerviline cures. Quick as
wink it relieves bloating and feeling
of fullness, put the entire digestive
apparatus in perfect order, makes you
feel fit and fine all over, For internal
pain Poison's Nerviline surnames
every known remedy. Keep it in the
house always it's a source of comfort
in the hour of emergency, Large bot-
tles for 25o at all dealer&,
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(by the use of scientific instruments, with
which we view the interior of the eye) all
errors of refraction or causes of eye strain,
enabling us, by the use of the glasses
ground in our own laboratories, to attain
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Rates for patients (which include board and
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Reserve (aoap= ii ea- - $4,720,000
Total Assets, over $51,000,000
WINGHAM BRANCH.
Farmers' Notes discounted.
Drafts sold on all points in Can-
ada, the United States and Europe.
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Interest allowed on deposits of $1.00 and
upwards, and added to principal quarterly.
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Jno. Kerr
TABLE DELICACIES.
SOME THINGS THAT
ARE NEW AND DELICIOUS.
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PEA NUT BUTTER.—Imperial Pea Nut Butter
contains all the nutritious parts of the Pea Nut.
Recommended by Physicians as a perfect food.
Suitable for Picnics, Luncheons, Camp or Cruise.
Put up in Glass Jars -15c each.
WALDORF RELISH.—Fancy Chop Pickles, just
the thing for Picnics, &c. Put up in fancy Glass
Bottles --15c each.
CANNED PINEAPPLE.—Delicious chunks—only
10e a tin. Extra Quality Singapore Pineapples, put
up in chunks. Every can well filled. The quality
is guaranteed.
NEW JELLY POWDER. -5c a package or Cr for
25 cts. "Bee" Jelly Powder is guaranteed too give
satisfaction. We have it in Strawberry, Raspberry,
Vanilla, Lemon, Orange, Cherry, Pineapple and
Pistachio.
UPTON'S JAM.—Assorted, per Jar 10 cts.....Old
English, Fig and Lemon Marmalade, large Jar, 15c
....Maehonochie's Orange Marmalade, large Jar, 15e.
PICKLES.—All kinds, bottle and in bulk, mixed
.....White Onions, Walnuts, &c., in bottles, 10c up.....
Worcestershire Sauce, per bottle, 10c.
Of course you'll need a Can Opener. We have
them. Best on the market. Price 5c each.
We want large quantities of first-class Butter in
tubs or boxes. Will pay good price.
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You Make
A Mistake
If you buy a Piano with-
out seeing our stock, comparing
prices and taking into account
the quality of the instrument.
All the best makes always in
stock — Heintzman, Newcombe,
Dominion, and others.
Also Organs, and the very
best Sewing Machines.
David Bell
Stand—Opp. Skating Rink
♦11•
ARTHUR J. IRWIN
D.D.S., L,D.S.
Doctor of Dental Surgery of the Pen-
nsylvania College and Licentiate of
Dental Surgery of Ontario.
. —Office in Macdonald Block—
Office closed Wednesday afternoons during
June, July and August,
W. J. PRICE
D.D.S.
Honor Graduate of University of Toronto
and Licentiate of Royal College of
Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
OPEICE IN BEAVER BLOC& — WIN0IIA11I
Office closed Wednesday afternoons
during June, July, August.
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A Clearance Sale
Of the Following Goods
at COST and Less :--
Beautiful Flowered Muslim, regular 30o at
" " " 25c at
,. j' 'a 20c at
, If
'' " 15c at
D. & A. Corsets, up-to-date, a few to be cleaned
Regular $1,00 at 80c Regular 75c
Ladies' Black Kid Gloves, regular $1.25 at
" " 1,00 at
out—
at ............
250
20c
170
12M
60o
80o
GOc
Ladies' Ready-made Whitewear, odd lines, cheap-
- White Lawn Shirtwaists, embroidery trimmed, reg. $1.50 for .:.$1.00
White, fine, Swiss embroidered front Waist end,5 fat ... 975
reg. $2 $2..50 at ...$1.75
Black Sateen Underskirts, regular $1,40 at $1.25
" " 1.25 at 1.00
DRESS GOODS of every color, positively to be cleaned
out at half price. Come and see, anyway i we will be
pleased to show you what we aro offering.
Our stock of :b`L' AXNELETTLS is the largest and most
complete in town. We cannot replace them at the price
we ask from you.
We handle the Ideal Skirt Supporter ; the best thing
in that line over invented.
We have the "Renown Brand" Listowel flour at $2.40
per cwt. Try it, it is good. Chop for Sale.
Tri- "Bug Death" for potatoes and all bushes and
shrubs. It is a plant food as well as a bug exterminator.
A. large stock of Canned Goods Salmon, Tomatoes,
Fess and Corn at reduced prices. Fresh Groceries always
on band. Everybody welcome.
Mills