The Clinton News Record, 1937-09-02, Page 3THURS., SEPT. 2, 1937.
THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD',
WHAT CLINTON WAS , DOING IN THE
GAY NINETIES
Do You Remember What -I3!appened During The; Last
Decade Of The Old Century?
Froin The News -Record, Sept. lst, inches long and the other fifteen
1897:
Miss M. L. Holmes left on Monday
for Gananoque to take charge of the
principal's classes' during the Model
Eerie.
On Friday Miss F. A. Ilolnes left
town`to resume her duties in Sud-
bury; taking "`the City of Midland" at
Owed Sound and going by way of Al -
gonna Mills;
Mr.".1. C. Stevenson, who has been`
treasurer of the County S. 3. for 15
years, retires with honors. The offices
of secretary and treasurer have been
amalgamated and Mr. Israel Taylor
is the new officer.
Mrs. Walton Dodsworth of Goderich
Township has a canary 20 years old.
Mr. David Lindsay narrowly escap-
ed death last Saturday • when buried
under an avalanche of 'rain, caused
by supports breaking in the grain
mow.
The Broadfoot & Box Furniture Con
have just received a large contract for
a large shipment for Liverpool.
P. B. : Crews and Smith Kilty spent
v- Sunday with friends in Goderich.
Mrs. Jardine of Fargo, N. D., is
visiting at. present with Mrs. Twit;
ehell.
Mr. Charles Burrows of Ann Arbor,
Mich., and his brother, who are visit-
ing friends in Huron, will this week
be the guests of Mr; and Mrs. J. C.
Stevenson.
Miss Voy McCollum of Cleveland,
Ohio, who has been visiting Miss .Rosa
Cuninghame for several weeks, has
returned home.
From The New Era, -Sept. 3, 1897:
Messrs. James Young and John
Mennell are both filling situations in
Seaforth at present.
D. Connell bus the contract for the
woodwork of W. Wheatleys new house.
A'sidewalk has been laid on Orange
street .from Huron as far as John
Stephenson's gate. ,
George Robb, youngest son of W.
Robb, town, has . bought out a drug
business in Clifford.
Mi ss es Cdumore and Tebbutt,
dressmakers, have dissolved `partner-
ship, and Miss Tebbutt remains in
business at . the old stand.
Miss Susie Powell, who has been
visiting her brother, in Petrolia, has
returned home,
Mr. Mack Downer, who has been
spending his vacation at the sum-
mer cottage of Mrs. H. B. Walker,
Bayfield, returned home oh "Monday.
The Misses Depew of Detroit, nei-
ces of W. Doherty, who have been
visiting here, left for home this week,
accompanied by Miss Ethel Doherty.
W. Gibbings left on Tuesday for
Virden, Man., Jas. Steep left for
Moosemin. Next week W. Murch
and E. Butt leave for Edmonton. All
have been ticketed through by A. 0.
Pattison.
Mrs. Anna Ross and family, left
here for Toronto yesterday, where
she enters upon her duties in con-
nection with a Missionary Training
school. Associated for so many
years with her late husband; Rev.
john Ross, she is splendidly equip-
ped for this type of work and best
wishes go with her in the new field.
inches in circumference.
Anniversary. -Mr. and Mrs. E.
Kemp of London, former well-known
Clinton residents, will on Sunday,
September 1st, celebrate their fifty,
first wedding anniversary:
Miss Dells O'Neil leaves on Mon -
clay for Toronto to resume her teach-
ing duties.
Rev. C, E. Jeakiws and J. B: Hoo-
ver are skipping rinks, of bowlers at
the tournament in Wingham this
week.
Fire Chief Dawns was 'presented
by the Brigade with a handsome
necktie pin prior to his departure for
Brantford. •
Mr, C. D. Houck, the new princi-
pal of the Model School, has arrived
.in town from Morrisburg.
Mr. - R. H. Coats, editor of the -La-
bor Gazette, Ottawa, will represent
Canada at the Conference to be held
•in Washington'to arrange for the
world-wide investigation of the high
cost of living. •
Miss H .Trick will next Tuesday
take charge of the school at Cedar
Grove, near Toronto.
Mr. Francis Noble of High River,
Alberta, visited last week with Mr.
and Mrs, Jas. R. Miller and Mr. and
Mrs. James Walkinshaw of town and.
also with relatives in Hulled.
Mr. Murray Jackson,, who has been
spending his vacation at his home
In town, leaves on. Saturday to re-
sume his studies at the-eHorological
Institute, Toronto.
Rev. W. H. and Mrs. Dunbar of
Bernie, formerly of Clinton, who
have been spending a couple of
months in the Old Land, are expect-
ed hone in about ten days.
An, Robert Dunbar, son lof Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Dunbar, who left for
Winnipeg three months ago, has been•
appointed office manager for Smith-
& Kirkpatrick, building contractors.
From The New Era, Aug. 29th, 1912:
Mrs. MeHardy Smith has announc-
ed her intentions to leave town short-
ly for
hort-ly'for Europe where she plans to
pursue her studies in music at Ber-
lin, Leipsig, Vienna and Paris, for a
year at least.
The C. C. I. Board have secured
Miss Stone, of Essex, as commercial
teacher,to take Miss Frazer's place,
she having resigned. Miss. Stone
comes highly recommended.
Mr. DeWitt Cosens, of London,
spent the past week in town visiting
with old friends. Froin .here he goes
to Seaforth, then to Towbridge,
where he will spend the remainder of
his holidays. He has just completed,
a course in London Military Training
School •
Mr. Broder McTaggart has return-
ed to the Royal Military College in,
Kingston. •
Miss Daisy Copp is visiting friends
in London.
Miss Lucile -Grant will open her
studio next Tuesday and will form
her painting classes again for an-
other season.
Miss Mary Chant leaves shortly for
Glencoe, where she has taken a posi-
tion as head milliner, in one of the
Targe stores.
Mr. W. B. Taylor, who has secur-
ed the position of Classical Master at
Napanee, leaves for that town on
Saturday.
Mrs. S. Kemp and daughter have
returned a f t e r a pleasant visit
the Western Provinces.
Miss B. McCrae is at her post in,
Cooper's . after two week's vacation
during which she visited in Detroit.
Mrs. H. Robertson of Kansas City,
and Mrs. T. H. Rathwell, of Toronto,
were the guests of Mrs. H. B. Combe
last week.
Miss Samson, of England,- who
has been.a guest at the home of Mrs,
C. H. Hawke, left Wednesday for a
visit with friends in Ohio.
When The Present Century
Was Young. -
,From The News-Record,Aug. 29th,.
1912:.
Big Radishes. --S .G: Castle has
some fine winter radishes on display
p in his window. Two ..weighed four
pounds each, and one is twenty-two
viler E AS*, it
Will Top All Records
DONT miss this 70th Year Cele
bration. Many new things to see ,
and enjoy. Prize.list of $32,000.00.
Stake vents $4,000. Night Horse
Show. New Carnival Midway "Play-
land."
Playland." Take a clay or two, see it all.
SEPT. 13-18
237 W. D. Jackson, Secretary
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A Statement by the Ontario
Department of Health on
("INFANTILE PARALYSIS„)
In view of the prevalence of "infantile paralysis" in Ontario at the present time, and in recognition of the deep concern
felt by parents over the protection of their children, the Provincial Department of Health is issuing the following state-
ment concerning the nature of the disease and the question of what can be done to reduce the danger of infection.
Nature of the Disease
Like measles and scarlet fever, "infantile paralysis" is a
communicable or "catching" disease. Like them also, it is
mainly a disease of childhood. Yet the term "infantile" is apt
to be misleading. While itisf'true that the majority of cases
occur among children under ten years of age,' the disease
does occur, especially in rural districts, among older children
and young adults.
The tdrm "paralysis" is likewise misleading since it con-
veys the'impression that some loss of muscular function is
characteristic of every case of the disease. This is not true.
It is now known that only a small proportion of those who -
contract the disease actually develop paralysis.
Since the disease is not limited to -infants and since
paralysis does not occur in all cases, die name "infantile
paralysis" is now regarded as a misnomer. The correct name
for the disease is "polio-myel-itis", which simply means acute
inflammation ("itis") of the grey matter ("polio") of special'
portions of the spinal cord which control movement of the
niuscles. This inflammation is believed to bt due to a special
sort of infection which probably gains entrance to the ner-
vous system through the upper part of the nose and throat.
Cause of the Disease -
Poliomyelids has been definitely recognized as a com-
municable disease since 1909 when investigators succeeded
in securing from humans, ill with the disease, a minute
living substance called a "virus" which was found to be
capable of producing poliomyelitis in monkeys.
Much remains to be discovered about the nature of this
virus but a good deal has already been learned. In size, it
has been found to be less than one millicnth of an inch
in diameter. The virus is present in the nervous tissue of
humans who have died from the disease. It is also found in
the nose and throat, not only of persons ill with the disease,
but also of persons who have been in contact with the disease..
How the Disease Spreads
The exact manner in which the disease is transmitted from
one person to another is not known. However, the disease
does not arise spontaneously. The source of infection is a
human being who is carrying the virus. Such a person need
not necessarily be suffering from the disease. Yet the mere
presence of the virus in the nose and throat affords ample
opportunity for spread of infection. In such cases minute
particles are given off by coughing, sneezing and talking.
Fingers are constantly being carried to and from the mouth
and nose and in this way articles, such as improperly washed
eating and drinking, utensils, common towels, children's -,
toys, etc., may become contaminated.
Any set of circumstances which permits the fre-
quent and rapid transfer of nose and throat secretions
from one person to another increases the possibility
of infection.
There is no evidence that flies or other insects play an
important part in the stead of poliomyelitis.
Chlorination of miimcipal water supplies as now prac-
tised, and the proper pasteurization of milk have eliminated
water and milk as possiblesourcesof infection.
Signs - and Symptoms of the Disease
The early symptoms of poliomyelitis are neither constant
nor regular in their appearance, but certain of them are
sufficiently suggestive to warrant the summoning of the
family physician.
The onset is usually sudden, with - rapidly rising
TEMPERATURE, fluctuating between 101-103 degrees.'
HEADACHE is another common symptom. The young
child is apt to appear irritable and cries easily when dis-
turbed. The patient is usually willing to stay in bed, appears
drowsy and takes little interest in his surroundings. -
VOMITING is fairly characterisdc. Constipation is
often present, whereas diarrhoea is unusual. Food is refused.
• Often the characteristic symptoms of COLD or SORE
THROAT are present.
SORENESS . IN THE MUSCLES of the back and
STIFFNESS and pain in the joints of the arms and' legs
may occur. ,
In many cases of poliomyelitis the condition does not
go beyond this stage, and terminates after four to ten days'
illness. •
However, in other ,cases, the disease proceeds into a
second stage, in which the elevation of temperature and
rapid pulse are accompanied by marked irritability and
drowsiness. The patient becomes mentally disturbed and takes
on an anxious, frightened expression. Sleep maybe disturbed
bytwitching and the hands may shake and tremble.
, The following specific signs are of particular importance:
STIFFNESS OF THE SPINE. The head may be bent on
the neck but efforts to bend rhe neck on the shoulders cause
pain and are resisted. The child is unable, while sitting up
in bed, to bend his head down to touch the knees. If he
bends at all, it is at the hips with the back held rigid.
PECULIAR SITTING POSTURE. When he sirs up he
props himself behind with extended arms supporting a
tender or painful spine.
Preventive Measures
Che precautionary measure of first importance is to pro-
tect the child from contact with infection. Since other
human beings are the primary source of infection, then
children, who are evidently much more susceptible than
adults, should be protected as far as is reasonably possible
from contact with people.
"Keep your child in your own yard" is a wise pre-
caution. In crowded stores, street Cars, motion picture
theatres, bathing pools, picnics, -in fact, in any set-
ting where there is a large number of people, the
chances of exposure to possible infection are tremend.
ously increased.
Of equal importance for the prosection of children
is the prompt calling of a physician if the child shows
the indications of illness described above.
Convalescent Serum
Medical opinion is divided concerning the effectiveness of
the so-called "Convalescent Serum" in poliomyelitis. In the
.-absence of conclusive evidence, the Department is con-
tinuing to -supply this serum to physicians on request.
Owing to the limited supply available, its use must of
necessity be limited to cases suffering an attack of the
disease.
Nasal Spray
Based on the assumption that the virus enters the body
through the upper part of the nose, attempts are being made
to prevent its entrance by spraying the nasal passages with
certain chemicals. Since this method is still entirely in the
experimental stage, it is not one which can be recornmended
for general use:
Precautions in the Care of Those 111
When a diagnosisof poliomyelitis has been made, the
patient must be isolated for a period of at least three weeks.
Since other members of the family are likely to be carriers
of the virus, the protection of the community requires that
they be quarantined until the danger of further spread has.
been eliminated. Care should be taken to see that articles
which may have become contaminated' by the patient are
disinfected or burned. Special precautions should be taken
in regard to the disposal of nasal and alimentary discharges.
Those who are handling the patient should exercise special
care . regarding their hands and person before coming in,
contact with other people.
MINISTER OF HEALTH -
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Some Broadcast Talks.
Here are a number of broadcast
talks which we, think will be well,
worth the listening. September - 3,
9.00 p.m. EST, Dr. A. F. B. Clark,
Professor of French, University of
Britiish Columbia, on "Centenary of
Pushkin" - September 4, 9.30 p.m.
EST. Norman Birkett, - K.C., of Lon-
don, England. English' delegate to
the Bar Association -September 6,
9.30 p.m. EST, R. W. Hanham, of
Woodrow, Sask., who will describe
thehavoe caused by drought in. Wes-
tern Canada and how he has manag-
ed to maintain his farm despite ad.
verse circumstances - September 7,
9.30 pm. Bernard Alexander, promi-
nent .Montreal barrister, who will dis-
cuss the "Partition of Palestine." -
September 8, 9.00 p.m. H. R. Perry
and Graham McInnes, concluding
broadcast by CBC "Automobile Va-
gabonds." I 1
Anniversary Broadcast.
CBC.announces that it will broad-
cast over .its . national network Sep-
tember 7, 10.00 pail. EST, proceed-
ings in connection with the 125th an-
niversary of Kamloops, B.C. We re-
commend this as an interesting spe-
cial event feature.
About Jean Haig.
A.A.B. asks for sone "inside dope"
on Jean Haig, gifted CBO soprano,
who was heardfrequently on network
programs. Miss Haig, has been a
leading CBC artist for several sea-
sons. She has devoted herself to a
musical career ever sinca she spent
her first sixty cends'for a seat in a
concert hall to hear Caruso, -world's
greatest tenor. So inspired was she
by the great master's voice that all
desires for other careers were ,imme-
diately dispelled. Miss Haig studied
for some time with William Shakes-
peare, famous British vocal teacher.
The greatest thrill in hr singing ca-
reer was when she appeared opposite
Edward Johnson in a radio presenta-
tion of "Carmen." - Her favourite
composer is Schubert, her favourite
author, Victor Hugo, her favourite
play St. Joan, and her favourite pas-
time playing with her fourteen
months' old son, Bruce. In private
life Jean Haig isthewife of Harvey
Honey, who is well known to Cana-
dian audiences as a baritone.
CBC PICOGRAMS
DAY BY DAY
(All Times Eastern Standard)
Thursday, September 2nd:
8.30 p.n. "Midnight in, Mayfair" -
English night club setting with .or-
chestra direction Howard Fogg and
soloist. From Montreal.
10.00 p.m. "Music for Music's
Sake" -Ralph Judge, tenor, with or-
chestra direction Isaac Mamott. From
Winnipeg. -
Friday, September 3rd: -
8:30 p.m.. "From a: Viennese Gar-
den." Music of old Vienna presented
by Jeanne 'Desjardins, soprano, with
orchestra direction Jean Deslauriers.
From Montreal.
9.30 "Centenary of Pushkin." Talk
by Dr: A. F. B. Clark, Prof. of,French
University of British Columbia. From
Vancouver.
Saturday, September 4th:
9.00 p.m. "The Dixieland Min-
strels". From Toronto.
9.30 p.m. ' Talk by Norman Bir-
kett, K.C., of London, England, Eng-
lish delegate to Bar Association.
From Banff, -
Sunday, September 56:
5.00 p.m. His Majesty's Canadian
Grenadier Guards. Band - Concert
under direction Captain J. J. Gagnier
CBC -NBC international exchange
program, From Montreal.
6.30 p.m. "Melodic Strings." . Or-
chestra direction Alexander Chuhal'.
din. From Toronto.
10.00 p.m. 'Summer Over the Bri-
tish Isles -"Northern Ireland" -Re-
broadcast of BBC Empire Transmis-
sion. From Ottawa.
Monday, September 6:
9.30 p.m.. "Fighting Through."
Talk by R. W. Hanham, of Woodrow,
Sask. From Regina.
10.30 p.m, "Soliloquy?'. Instrumen-
tal ensemble direction Robert Talbot:
/
From Quebec.
Tuesday, September 7th: -
9.30: p.m. "These Times" - - news
commentary on "The Partition of
Palestine", by Bernard Alexander.
From. Montreal.
10.00 p.m. One Hundred. and Twen-'
tyf-fifth Anniv'ersar4 of Kamloops,
B.C. From Kamloops..
Wednesday, September 8:
9.00 p.m. "Automobile Vagabonds."
R. H. Perry and Graham McInnes.
Series of broadcasts, of - a coast-to-
coast -motor tour. From Toronto.
10.00 p.m. Joe, DeCourcey and his
Jasper Park Lodge Orchestra. -CBC-
MBS international -exchange -pro-
gram. From Jasper.
CKNX-
WINGHAM
Thursday, Sept. 2nd:
8.30 p.m. CKNX Hill -Billies.
9.00. Liberal Broadcast.
Friday, Sept. 3rd: -
12.30 p.m. Harry J. ' Boyle -news.
1.00. Stuart Iamblin's , Hill -billies.
Saturday, Sept. 4th:
11.45 dm,Farmers' Hour.
12.35 p.m. Walkerton Review.
6.15 p.m. Reg. Douglass -sports,
Sunday, Sept. 5th:
11.00 a.m. Wingham United Church -
1.15 p.m. W. Hall Moore.
7.00 p.m. St. Andrew's Presbyterian.
Church. '
Monday, Sept. 6th:
11.30 a.m.-Croonaders.
12.35 p.m. Clinton Review.
1.15 pan. Livestock Markets.
8.00 pan. Kenneth Rentoul-songs,..
Tuesday, Sept. 7th:
11.45 a.m. Farmers' .Hour:.
,12.35 p.m,' Kincardine Review:.
6.45 Brussels Review.
7.30 p.m. Clippings. 9'
Wednesday, Sept. 8th:
10.30 a.m. Church of the Air:
1.00 p.m. Stuart Hamblin's HfllbiS
lies.•
6.45 p.m. Teeswater Review.
7.15 p.m. Harry J. Boyle -news.
Thursday, Sept. 9th: -
11.15 a.m. Strike Lip The Bandl
11.45 a.m. Farmers' Hour.
8.00 p.m. Gladys Pickell-piano..
8.30 pun. CKNX Hill -Billies.
Friday, Sept. 10th: -
10:30 aan, Salvation Army` Horan.'