The Clinton News Record, 1937-09-02, Page 4THUJItiS. SEPT. 2, 19,37.
HE 'CLINTON NEWS -RECORD;
WHAT CLINTON WAS DOING IN THE
GAY. NINETIES
Do You Remember What Happened During The Last
Decade Of The ` Old Century?
From The News -Record, Sept. 1st,
1897: <,
Miss M. L. Holmes left on Monday
for Gananoqueto take charge of the
principal's classes` during the Model
term.
On Friday Miss F. A. Holmes left
town` to resume her duties in Sud-
bury; taking "'the City of Midland" at
Owen Sound and going by of Al_
gams Mills.
J. C. Stevenson, who has been
treasurer of the County S. S. 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 Goderieh
Township' has a canary 20 years a.'1d.
Mr. David Lindsay narrowly escap-
ed death last Saturday when buried
under an avalanche of ain, caused
by supports breaking in the grain
mow.
The Broadfoot & Box Furniture CoA
have just received a large contract for
a large shipment for Liverpool.
P. ,B. Crews and Smith Ifilty spent
Sunday with friends in Goderich.
Mrs. Jardine of Fargo, N. D., is
visiting at present with Mrs. Twit
chell.
Mr. Charles Burrows of Ann Arbor,
Mich., and his brother, who are visit-
ing. friends in Huron, will this week
bs 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 has 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.
Misses Cdumore and Tebbutt,
dressmakers, have dissolved' partner-
ship, and Miss Tebbutt remains in
business atthe old stand.
Miss Susie Powell, who has been
visiting her brother, in Petrolia, has
returned home.
Mr. Mack Hawser, who has been
spending his vacation• at the sum-
mer cottage of Mrs. H. B. Walker,
• •Hayfield, returned home on '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. O.
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.
Jelin Ross, she is splendidly' equip-
ped for this type of work and best
wishes go with her in the new field.
When The Present Century
Was Young.
.From The News -Record, Aug. 29th,
1912:
Big Radishes, -S .G. Castle has
somefine winter radishes on display
in his window. Two ,weighed four
pounds each, and. one is twenty-two
t
tsx. Ft
Will Top All Records
DON'T miss this 70th Year Cele
6ration. Many new things to see
and enjoy. Prize; list of $32,000.00.
Stake Events, $4,000. Night Horse
Show. New Carnival Midway "Play-
land." Take a day or two, see it all.
SEPT. 13-18
237 W. D. Jackson, Secretary
inches long and the other fifteen
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 Delle O'Neil leaves on Mon.-
clay
on=clay for Toronto to resume her teach-
ing duties. •
Rev. C. E. Jeakins and J. B,: Hoo-
ver are skipping rinks of bowlers at
the tournament in Wingham this
week.
Fire Chief Downs, was presented
by the Brigade with a handsome
necktie pin prior to his departure for
Brantford.
Mr. C. D. Bouek, the new princi-
pal of the Model School, has arrived
in town from Morrisburg.
Mr. R. H. Coats, editor of the La -
bur 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 11 .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 Hullett.
Mr. Murray Jackson, who has been
spending his vacation' at his home
in town, leaves on Saturday to re-
sume his studies at the .Horological
Institute, Toronto.
Rev. W. H. and Mrs. Dunbar of
Bervie, formerly ,of Clinton, who
have been spending a couple 'of
months in the Old Land, are expect-
ed home in about ten days.
Mr. Robert Dunbar, son jof 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. McHardy Smith has announc-
ed her intentions to leave town short-
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. From here be 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 after 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.
PAGE gt
A Statement by the Ontario
Department of Health on
("INFANTILE PARALYSIS")
In view of the prevalence of "infantileparalysis" 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-.
meat concerning the nature of the disease and„the question of what can be done to reduce the danger of infection.
Nature of the Djsease
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 it_is''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, the 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
Muscles. This inflammation is believed to bz 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
Poliomyelitis 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 name of this
virus but a good deal has already been learned. In size, it
has been found to be less than one millionth 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 persgus 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 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 spread of poliomyelitis.
Chlorination of municipal water supplies as now prac-
tised, and the proper pasteurization of milk have eliminated
water and milk as possible sources of 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 characteristic. 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
beyond this stage, and terminates after four to ten days'
ilIonses.
However, in other gases, the disease proceeds into a
second stage, in which rhe 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. Sleemaybe 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 the neck on the shoulders cause
pain and are resisted. The child is unable, while sitting up
in bed, to bend his head down co touch the knees. If he
bends at all, it is at the hips with the back held rigid.
PECULIAR SITTING POSTURE. When he sits up he
props himself behind with extended arms supporting a
tender or painful spine.
1
Preventive Measures
The 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
-
tinning 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 recommended
for general use,
Precautions in the Care of Those Ill
When a diagnosis of 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 wethink will be well
worth the listening. _September 3,
9.00 p.m. EST, Dr. A. F. B. Clark,
Professor of French, University of
British 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 . Assodiation- September 6,
9.30 .p.m. EST, R. W. Hanham, of.
Woodrow, Sask., who will describe
the,havoc 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 pan. Bernard Alexander, promi-
nent Montreal barrister, who will dis-
cuss the "Partition of Palestine." -
September', 8, 9.00 p.m. II. It, Perry
and Graham McInnes, concluding
broadcast by CBC "Automobile Va-
gabonds."
Anniversary. Broadcast.
CBC.announces that itwill broad-
cast over •its, national network •Sep-
tember 7, 10.00! pan. 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 some "inside dope"
On Jean Haig, gifted CBC soprano,
who was heard frequently onnetwork
programs. Miss Haig, has been a
feeding CBC artist for several sea-
sons. She has devoted herself to a
musical career ever since she spent
her first sixty cens'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, Brute, In private
life Jean Haig is the wife of Harvey
Doney, who, is well known to Cana-
dian
anadian audiences as a baritone.
CBC PROGRAMS.
DAY BY DAY
(All Times Eastern Standard)
Thursday, September 2nd:
8.30 p.m. "Midnight in, -Mayfair"-
English night club setting with or-
chestra- direction Howard Fogg and.
soloist. From Montreal.
10.00 pan. "Music for Music's.
Sake" -Ralph Judge, .tenor, with or-
chestra direction Isaac Marriott. From
Winnipeg.
Friday, September' 3rd:'
8.30 p.m. "From a. Viennese Gar-
den." Music of old Vienna presented
by Jeanne Desjardint, 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 5th:
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.
8.30 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; Thro}gh.".
Talk by R. W. Hanham, of Woodrow,
Sask. From Regina.
10.30 p.m "Soliloquy." Instrumen-
tal ensemble direction Robert Talbot.
From Quebec. ���la]
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-
tyi-fifth Anniversary' hof 'Kamloops,
B.C. From :Kamloops.
Wednesday, September 8:
9.00 p.m. "Automobile Vagabonds."
R. H. Peiry 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 From Jasper.
CKNX
WI'NGHAM
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 Hamblin's Hill -billies.
Saturday, Sept. 4th:
11.45 a in. 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 Presbyteriare.
Church.
Monday, Sept.' 6th:
11.30 a.m. Croonaders.
12.35 pan. Clinton Review.
1.15 p.m. Livestock Markets.
8.00 p.m. Kenneth Rentoul-songs,,. -
Tuesday, Sept. 7th;`
11.45 a.m. Farmers' Hour..
12.35 pan. Kincardine Review:.
6.45 Brussels Review.
7.30 p.m. Clippings. 1
Wednesday, Sept. 8th:
10.30 a.m. Church of the Air..
1.00 p.m. Stuart Hamblin's Hiilbi•
lies.
6.45 p.m. Teeswater Review.
7.15 p.m. Harry J. Boyle -news.
Thursday, Sept. 9th:
11.15 a.m. .Strike Up The Band?
11.45 a.m. Farmers'. Hour.
8,00 p.m. Gladys Pickell-piann..
8.30 pan. CKNX Hlli-Billies.
Friday, Septa 16th: ' -1.
10.30 a.m. Salvation Army 'How) '