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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1922-09-28, Page 4THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1922 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------—--------------------------------- --—------------------------------------------------------ ----- ...-------------------------------L ItEittkmmi S’rntitirl r iblished every Thursday morning at (ririaow, Ontario. A. D. MACKENZIE, Projrietor and Editor. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1922. CANADA AND THE NEW WAR DEERING and McCORMICK FARM MACHINES and REPAIRS I.H.C. Tractors and Engines; Geo. White Louden’s & Son Threshing Machines; Litter Carriers, Stalls, Stancions and Water Bowls; Coiled Wire and Wove n Fence;Frost’s Connor’s Perfection Electric Washer; Gourlay, Winter and Deeming Pianos. FOR SALE BY1 W. 0. ANDREW, - LUCKNOW. THE MOLSONS BANK INCORPORATED 1855 Capital Paid Up $4,000,000 Reserve Fund $5,000,000 Over 125 Branches Why Keep Surplus Money in the House? It is dangerous! Better to take this money to the nearest Branch of The Molsons Bank and deposit it in a savings account where it will be a bsolutely safe. (Money' may be deposited or withdrawn by mail.) T S QFID MANAGER. LUCKNOW BRANCH. IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE Daily Except 5.30 5.50 6.09 6.40 7.06 7.50 8.28 9.45 Lv. Kincardine Lv. Ripley Lv. Lucknow Lv. Wingham Lv. Brussels Lv. Listowel Lv. Palmerston Ar. Guelph Sunday a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. 1.45 2.04 2.21 2.54 3.18 4.01 4.23 5.36 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Ar. Brantford 1.00 p.m. 8.35 p.m. Ar. Hamilton 1.00 p.m. 8.30 p.m. Ar. Toronto 11.10 a.m. 7.40 p.m. Returning-Leave Toronto 6.50 a m. and 5.02 p.m. Through coach Kincardine to Tor­ onto on morning train. Parlor Buffet car Palmerston to Toronto on morning train and Guelph to Toronto on evening train. For full particulars apply to Grand Trunk Ticket Agents. F. F. PHILLIPS, Agent, Lucknow. Those Who Stay in the Valley Will Never Get Over the Hill Bring us your Cream, Eggs and Poultry and be on the hill-top We Pay You CASH Honest Weights, Accurate Tests and a Square Deal to All SILVERWOODS, For Service PHONE 47, . . LUCKROW The government of Canada did not hasten as did the governments of Australia, New Zealand and New­ foundland, to offer military aid to Britain in the event 'of war with Tur­ key. Instead our government decided to leave the matter with parliament, and no doubt, should the circumstance become urgent, parliament will be. called in special session to determine whether or not Canada shall stand with the other overseas dominions. In the meantime Great War Vet­ erans Associations, military organ­ izations and many individuals have sent word to the Department of Militia that they are prepared to serve, or to aid in the organization .of forces for service overseas should service be required. The G. W. V. A. of Walkerton, for example, wired to Ottawa that they will recruit Bruce County. The dauntless hero still lives in many of these ex-service men. Mr. Meighen, leader of the Con­ servative party is denouncing the government for not acting as did the governments of the other big over seas dominions, and pledge the coun­ try to sending a contingent in the event of war. The King government, however, is in a difficult position in a matter of this kind. It has its main strength in the province of Quebec, and Que­ bec was opposed to sending a contin­ gent to South Africa, and, surprising though it seemed, there was little enthusiasm in Quebec for Canada’s taking part in the Great War. It may be taken for granted that the govern­ ment supporters in Quebec will not favor participation in a war upon Turkey should it come. Mr. Crerar, speaking for the Pro­ gressives has come out in favor of leaving it to parliament. There is something to be said in favor of the stand taken by Mr. Meighen as well as by Messrs. King and Crerar. A united and firm front shown by the Allies or even by the British Empire might subdue the Turks without the firing of another shot, or the loss of a man. On the 'other hand the people of the overseas dominions have a right to know Vhat the war is about before ‘being pledged to take part in it. It may be questioned whether Britain is wise in insisting upon the neutral zone about the Dardanelles, keeping the Tuks out of Europe and so forth. It may be that such would be a very, good arrangement, and for the good of the world, but the British Emire cannot alone undertake to force good arrangements upon unwilling neigh­ bors. Policing the world is too big a job for any country to undertake. -----o-o-o------ PEOPLE LIKE TO BE HUM­ BUGGED don Times to list some of the estates left by British pill and powder mag­ nates. A few of the fortunes noted were: Jas. C. Eno—-“Eno’s Fruit- Salts”.... ........................................ $8,050,000. Geo. Taylor Fulford—“Dr. William’s Pink Pills ..................... $6,550,000. Sir Alfred Bird—“Bird’s Custard Powder”......................... $3,360,000. Sir James Horlick—“Horlick’s Malted Milk (English estate only) .... ........................................ $2,250,000. Frederick B. Benger—“Benger’s Food” ........................................ $2,100,000. Alfred B. Scott—“Scott’s Emulsion” .......................................... $875,000. F. A. Crisp, junior interest, Joseph Steedman & Co.— “Steedman’s Powders” ......................... $820,000. George Hannyside — “Hannyside’s Consumption Cure” ..... $735,000. Walter L. Owbridge—“Owbridge’s Lung Tonic” .................. $560,000 It may be said that the people were humbugged out.of all this. And only a few are mentioned. IRELAND SETS GOOD EXAMPLE The government of the Irish Free State has not been very long in busi­ ness but it has already set other much older concerns a good example. No sooner did the new government take office than -it was confronted with the threat of a general strike of "practically the whole civil service. This was the reply of the civil ser­ vice trades union to a proposal by the government to cut down wages in the civil service to a level with those in England and Ulster. The postal employees actually quit work, thinking they would paralyse the country and bring the government to terms. The government, however, notified the strikers that otners would be engaged in their stead, and that the military force of the country would be used to protect those will­ ing to work. The strikers saw that the government meant what it said, and they went back to work. In taking this course ,the Fre'e State government set an example which other governments will, by and by, have to follow, that is if the re­ presentatives of the people and not the labor unions are going to govern. In the United States during the re­ cent strikes of railway men and coal miners the government Tailed to protect the independent workers with the result that the country was put to vast loss and inconvenience. Finally the U. S. government did muster courage enough to secure an injunc­ tion forbidding lawlessness by the striking railway men, and the strike soon came to an end. GARDEN FLOWERS ONCE WERE WEEDS The flowers /of your garden or youi- conservatory came originally from wild plants, having been developed to their present state of perfection by careful breeding and cultivation. Even some of the most pestiferous weeds are the direct descendants of plants and herbs once cultivated for their flowers, for thair medicinal qualities or their flavoreW*"' The hollyhock, that old-time favor­ ite that flourished in grandmother’s garden, deserving of far more attract­ ion than it has received in the past generation or two, is a native of Cnina. rhe sunflower, which is nearly al­ ways found in old-fashioned gardens, ca.x,e from wild plants, most species of which are native to America, lhe wild flowers in full autumn bloom are really more beautiful than the giant cultivated varieties which are usually pr.zed more for their seeds than for their blossoms. The petunia, a cousin of the tobacco plant, is a native of South America. The fuchsia is a tropical plant, most of the species recognized being na­ tives of Mexico, Chile and Peru. A New Zealand fuchsia is a tree that grows to a height of 20 feet. Most of the 150 species of gladioli came originally froni South Africa, where they are esteemed to this day as much for their edible bulbs as for their beautiful flowers. Roses, of which there are many varieties, grow wild throughout the north temperate zone, the great var­ iety of cultivated ones having been developed from them. , The tuberose is a native to Java and Ceylon where it still grows wild. The first specimen was introduced in Eur­ ope by a Spanish physician in the 16th. century. The Easter lily grew first in Ber- I muda. The checkered lily came from France and Italy and the crown im­ perial lily from Persia. The Guernsey lily, indigenous to ' Japan, received its name in a rather interesting manner. A ship carrying a cargo of the bulbs was wrecked off the Guernsey coast. A large number of bulbs were thrown up on the shore by the waves. They quickly took root in the sodl and grew rapidly and hence were given the name of the Channel Island which has also been applied to a famous breed of cows. The original chrysantheinum, a small unattractive bloom, grew wild in Japan. The improvement wrought in it by scientific breeding is truly , wonderful. THE RED FRONT HARDWARE With the Threshing Season at hand we have Oil, Grease, Belting, Etc., at Right Prices POLARINE—A Tractor Oil, in single gallon or barrel lots, 85c. per gallon. We are clearing Lawn Mow­ ers at Regular $10.50 for $ 9.50 Regular $11.50 for $10.50 Regular $13.00 for $12.00 RAE & PORTEOUS Phone 66. - - - Lucknow, Couldn’t Doubt Them A white man was lost in the Niger­ ian forest which was known to be fre­ quented by dangerous savages. At elngth he saw a light in the dis tance gleaming through the trees, and as he crept cautiously toward it, he heard voices. “If you go nap on a (blankety) hand like that,” said one voice, “you can’t (blankety) well be surprised.” “Thank heaven!” exclaimed the poor wanderer. “Christians.” A Boy to Miss Flapper Blessings on thee, little dame, Bare-back girl with knees the same. With thy roll-down Silken hose And thy short, transparent clothes, With thy red lips reddened more, Smeared with lipstick from the store, With the make-up on thy face, And thy bobbed hair’s jaunty grace, From my heart I g'ive thee joy— Glad that I was born a boy. The greatest density of population is north of the equator. Also, we fear north of the ears. Yi?1 nr,-;Irfft1 ling Highest Cash Price Paid for Cream and Eggs Any Day Test Guaranteed at / PALMER S DRY GOODS STORE U-Need a Monument The Lucknow Marble and Gran­ ite Works has a large and com­ plete stock—the most beautiful designe to choose from in Mar­ ble, Scotch and Canadian Gran­ ites. We make a Specialty of Family Monuments and invite your in­ spection. Inscriptions neatly and prompt-) ly done. Call and see us before placing your order. ROBT. A. SPOTTON, Lucknow, Ontario. Until we are permanently settled, see W. J. Douglas “Once a Customer, Always a Ji Customer Give Us A Trial PHONE 75. A F.&A.M., G.R.C., Old Light Lodge meets every Thursday night on 01 before the full moon, in the Mas­ onic Hall, Havelock St., Lucknow. W M T S Reid; S. W., J. J- Mc- Quaig; J. W., Geo. M. Stuart; Sec.. Chas W. Alton. Lucknow L.O.L., No. 428, meet in their lodge room every second Tues­ day of the month at 8 o’clock p.m. W.M., Jas. Irwin; Rec. Sec’y., Wm. McQuillin. ____ I.O.O.F. Lucknow Lodge meets every Friday evening at 8 o’clock in their Hall, Campbell StreelffAll brethren cordially invited. Officers: Noble Grand, Arch. Barbour; Vice Grand, MacLean Johnstone; Rec. Sec., E. Aitchison; Fin. Sec., Dr. Paterson; Treasurer, Alex. Ross, So said Barnum, the original great show man. The Greeks 'of old had a proverb: “The people want to be de­ ceived.” These sayings, of course, have only the appearnce of truth, though there is much in the actions of human be­ ings to justify them. In nothing else'do people show this readiness- to be deceived as in con­ nection with the treatment of diseas­ es, real or imaginary. It is this that gives the quack doctor and the man­ ufacturer of patent medicinces their opportunity. It is astonuding that so many people, in most respects, of normal intelligence, should believe that “doctors”, who have not even tried to study diseases or the preven­ tion or cure of them, are more likely to effect cures than doctors who have equipped their minds with all the knowledge of human ills, their origin, prevention and cure, that has been accumulated since civilization began. Of course, these learned doctors are not always successful; but neither are the quacks. But, when the regular practitioner makes a mistake, a lot of those who like to be deceived, jump to the conclusion that he is no good, and they search their minds to recall an instance or two in which some new tnye of doctor apparently cured a patient. In the one case the mistakes and failures are made the most of, while in the other the successes are magnified—so anxious are some to be deceived. It is astonishing the fortunes that manufacturers ,and vendors of patent medicines—some of them good, many of them worthless though harmless— have gathered from the faithful but unthinking. No gold mine yields such profits as the working of th.s great mass of people who “liked to be hum­ bugged.” The very considerable fortune left bv a junior partner in a w’ell-known English firm, manufacturers of pro­ prietory medicines, prompted the Lon- To Holders of Five Year 51 per cent Canada’s Victory Bonds Issued in 1917 and Maturing 1st December, 1922. CONVERSION PROPOSALS ■ tf HE MINISTER OF FINANCE offers to holders of these bonds who desire to continue their investment in Dominion of Canada securities the privilege of exchanging the maturing bonds for new bonds bearing 5| per cent interest, payable half yearly, of either of the following classes:— (a) Five year bonds, dated 1st November, 1922, to mature 1st November, 1927. (b) Ten yey bonds, dated 1st November, 1922, to mature 1st November, 1932. who wish to avail take NOT While the maturing bonds will carry interest to 1st December, 1922, the new bonds will commence to earn interest from 1st November, 1922, GIVING A BONUS OF A FULL MONTH’S INTEREST TO THOSE AVAILING THEMSELVES OF THE CONVERSION PRIVILEGE. This offer is made to holders of the maturing bonds and is not open to other investors.. The bonds to be issued under this proposal will be substantially of the same character as those which are maturing, except that the exemption from taxation does not apply to the new issue. Holders of the maturing bonds themselves of this conversion privilege should their bonds AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, BUT LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30th, to a Branch of any Chartered Bank in Canada and receive in exchange an official receipt for the bonds surrendered, containing an undertaking to deliver the corresponding bonds of the new issue. * Holders of maturing fully registered bonds, interest payable by cheque from Ottawa, will receive their December 1 interest cheque as usual. Holders of coupon bonds will detach and retain the last unmatured coupon before surrendering the bond itself for conversion purposes. The surrendered bonds will be forwarded by banks to the Minister of Finance at Ottawa, where they will be exchanged for bonds of the new issue, in fully registered, or coupon registered or coupon bearer form carrying interest payable 1st May and 1st November of each year of the duration of the loan, the first interest payment accruing and payable 1st May, 1923. Bonds of the new issue will be sent to the banks for delivery immediately after the receipt of the surrendered bonds. The bonds of the maturing issue which are not converted under, this proposal will be paid off in cash cn the 1st December, 1922. Dated at Ottawa, 8th August, 1922 W. S. FIELDING, Minister of Finance.