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Zurich Herald, 1915-07-23, Page 7"How does a chicken close its eyes?" their grandfather continued. "What .is the color, Ella, of your kit- ten's eyes -the same as its mother's?, If a cat or dog has some white upon. it, what color invariabl 'tips' the tail ail of the animal, white or the ' dark color? On a cow, which are inefron•t, her horns or her ears? . Which; way does the second hand on e,watch tuelee Which Way does" a one="semi ;stamp face? "There are many other questions about familiar objects that I might ask, but how many of these simple queries can you answer? "Of themselves, these small matters ;Re unimportant, but the habit of close Observation is important; it has led many to' success, and the lack of it has led many to failure." The children were silent until Mr. Ward took up his evening paper: Burt whispered to his sister,' "How many of. his questions can you answer? I can't .answer any of them." "I can't now," Ella whispered back, "but I am going to 'find out all of the answers." "We can learn about the sheep and the cow right away," said Burt eager- ly. "And we can find out about the watch,; too," answered Ella. "Let's make out a list." "I should like to get the encyclo paedie and find something hard to ask him," said Burt "but he said `about familiar objects."'—Youth's. Companion. "Have you seen the new moon this.. evening?'" said Grandpa Ward, as he came in -where the children were play- ing. "It is a mere rich of light." "Where is it?" asked Ella eagerly. "Where is it?" repeated her grand- father, "It is where it usually is when it's new. Suppose you look it up?" Outdoors the children ran, and they eturned presently with the statement that it was "up over the stable," which as true enough, but which Burt said as in the. west. After their grandfather had ex- plained what was meant by the ex- pression' -`horns of the moon," he ask- ed which way they pointed. That made another trip of inspec- ion necessary. When the children ante back, Grandpa Ward asked whe her the horns of the moon always oieted inthe same direction. "1 suppose so," Burt replied.. "Youdo not seem very positive bout the regular habits of a long- ime acquaintance," said Mr. Ward, vitha twinkle inhis eye'. "Why not ook the matter up? You do'notwant o belong to that great class that have. yes' that see not, do you?" "I hope not," said Burt. "Let me ask you about a few com: on things. How many seed cells are here in an apple? Which way do the eeds point, toward' the stein or to ard. the blow? How does a sheep ie down and get up, like a cow, or ike a horse?,, "0 grandpa!" cried the children in isnlay. TWO WOMEN HEROES. 'd Belgian Soldiers in the Firing Line. Pew more splendid tales of devo-, ion, courage and self-sacrifice have come : from Belgium than the story of the gallant work of two English - omen on behalf of the Belgian sol- liers in the trenches. They are Mrs. Kureker and Miss •• Chisholm, who ent out to the Belgian trenches, and They have been there—the only two women allowed in the firing line of he 3rd lDivisioi'i-ever since last eptember. ; They spend their ,whole lay in rescuing and caring for the sick and wounded, whom they them Selves carry to a little hut they late built a quarter of a anile from he trenches, having already been shelled out of : two houses which hey had been using as hospitals in ervyse, where for months they lived n a -cellar 10 feet square, night and ay by candlelight, only twenty yards ehind the trenches, and in which hey nursed the wounded and spent he whole of their existence in their ork ofself-sacrifice and devotion. For this they have received the rder of Leopold, which was conferred n them by Ring Albert himself. Fre- uently they have to go out them elves entirely unaided tb bring in the ounded in the midst of a heavy ,fire, o their little hut, In addition ' to this ork, they devote themselves to the liecial care of those, who ,are '. suffer-', ng from shock or froth those asci- ents which are inseparable from so errea campaign as the present. fit' is impossible in a brief way, o give any adequate idea of the pletidor of the' self-sacrifice of these wo devoted women or any real con- eption of the value of the work they re carrying oh on behalf' of the Bel- tan soldiers,' though it has twice ten, specially mentioned in de patches. USI Has Removed Wrinkle, „ Over 2,000 'X'rs Since the titre .of "'Cleopatra, the. beauties of the E: , have preserved their fresh bloom, „u; youth' and kept their shins free all wrinkles by. the application d,, a combination of Oriental one, t •reparation of which is a secret he ed down from gener- ation to - at on •A Ga • 4u, -t i traveler. in Egypt was forte ough ough to secure the secret et fe Arab. After'e xhausthetusts the preparation in England, United States '.' and Canada, the pre- paration has been placed in the hands of druggists everywhere under the trade tnarked name of tJsit. Usit Mfg.'.Co., Ltd., 476 Roncesvalles avenue, Toronto, Ont. A SHORTAGE OF SPIVS. Serious Handicap on the Lumber Trade of British Columbia. It is evident from reports on trade conditions in British Colubia which have just been received by officers of the Canadian Northern Railway Com- pany, that the war in Europe was, not the entire cause of •the business de- pression, from the effects of which the people in the coast province are now recovering. :Representative busi- ness men from Vancouver and Vic- toria almost unanimously advance the opinion, that speculations of the boom period in real estate, account for the greater portion of "'their troubles.` They add that the European conflict has had the effect of complicating conditions of trade, but contend that the slowing down of provincial com- merce may omnaerce'may justly be attributed to the economies British Columbians were forced to resort to in order to meet, the payments for the real estate they had purchased long before, in the hope of_obtaining a prompt and ex- cessive profit. But it -also seems from the reports, that the days of disci- pline have resulted in the formation of a new perspective towards busi- ness generally,' and the revival which now appears to be imiiinent will find. a ,people without illusions and: with a more intelligently directed ` courage waiting to take advantage of its op- portunities. These reports to the C. N. R. are supplementary tothose published recently in connection, with the "survey of trade conditions in Can- ada,- which was conducted by that company. In British Columbia, the worst ef- fects, coinmercielly, of the.war• .over- seas, have been experienced by the men engaged in the lumbering indus- thy. The demand for building mater- ial from the people in the Prairie Provinces fell off sharply almost im- rriediately; after the outbreak of hos tilities,. and has not yet returned to its former volume. This undoubtedly adversely: affected a number of small- er operators, or at least those enter- prises lacking adequate backing, .but the larger concerns evhich were well financed have been able to easily wea ther ' the re -adjustment period. At present, it would appear that the mills in British Columbia would be doing a much larger business if ships were available to. "neve the product to its destination. A shortage of hot toms as a matter of -fact, appears to be the chief handicap. While prices have eased off somewhat, the shrink- age has been takers lip, possibly more than taken up by better, and what a manufacturer describes as "more tractable." labor. A remedy for the price trouble is being sought inplans for. the organizing of a central selling agency, similar to that operating -in the State of Washington. The mill men on the coast say -that stocks of lumber all over the *oriel are badly in need of new supplies. If from the confidence engendered by the harvesting of a good crop, build- ing resumes itsformer activity in the Prairie Provinces, arid vessels are able to clear to newly developed mar- kets in Great • Britain, the West In- dies, and the American Atlantic Coast States, they expect a business which will tax all their available facilities. In the meantime, it is shown that one mill in Vancouver is working over- time on new orders, which will keep it busy for a considerable period, and other lumber men are in daily expec- tation of ; orders for large • quantities of building materials for reconstruc- tion in Europe, There are evidences • that 'the' eleatlI� spruce of Britieli Col- Ulelbia is meeting with favor for the construction: of aeroplanes, and sov,- eral small supplies have been deliv- F'or Bred. The credit situation in the Province is improving, and it seems to be the general opinion that obligations have been 'well suet when conditions are considered. Lumbermen report that their collections are satisfactory. The Weaker dealers are ,not in the market toany extent, t nt, anB the stronger firms are able to meet demands made upon them. Export lumber is sold on a basis of cash on ' delivery. The Department'of Agriculture for British Columbia, reports by wire. that the agricultural situation is dis-, tinctly encouraging, and that weather conditions are favorable for growth. Increases are reported in land clear- ing, and in the areas devoted' to crops of all kinds. The profits of pouitr,:,y raising have been reduced to some ex- tent owing to the high price of grain, but there has been :satisfactory in- crease in dairying. In small fruits there is a fair crop. The 'selling or- ganizations have been improved„ and prices have been excellent so far. Truck farming is increasing,' and the British Columbia produce is largely displacing imports from the United States. Tlteprices for beef, pork and mutton are good and likely to so con- tinue. There is a "satisfactory in- crease ,in hog raising. The establish ment of public markets is • proving very setisfectory,.;and ` is reducing the cost of living. Uhskilled labor at low prices is plentiful; skilled labor is' difficult to obtain, and fairly good prices are paid. The report adds that comparatively" little grain will be im- ported from the Prairie Provinces this year on account of the larger area sown. The tendency appears to be for city people to exchange town properties for farm lands, and many appear to be anxious to leave .the town and . engage in agricultural work. A large increase in production is looked for in the next few years. ED. 6. ISSCIIJ 3U -'1a. mo to pay it.'' Tea Is a War Munition. Tea is being used as the most port- able beverage ration in the trenches Europe. The belligerent Govern- ments are buying immense quantities and the troops are acquiringa taste for tea that will greatly increase the future consumption. Cheaptea is a thing of the past now that the new demand has arisen, and rising prices may be expected for some time. Calling Bismarck's Bluff. Bismarck was conferring the Iron Cross on ar hero ot the ranks, and being in a humorous mood, he said: "I am authorized, to offer you, instead of the Cross, a hundred thalers. What do you, say?" "What is the cross worth?" asked the soldier. "About three thalers." "Very well, then, your- highness; I'll take the cross and • ninety-seven thalers." rinnsrd's Liniment Cures Colcls, Etc, Controls Liquor Sales. Under the powers conferred by the Defence of the Realm Act the ,Brit- ish Government by an. O e�r-in-Coon cil° decided to take ov1' r"The; control of the sale end supply of intoxicating liquors in many districts :where war material is .being made and loaded, unloaded or otherwise dealt with. The districts affected include the city of Bristol and surrounding towns, Avon- mouth, Newhaven, : Southampton, Newport, Cardiff, Barry, Barrow-in- Furness, Liverpool and .adjoining towns, and most of the munition and shipbuilding, centres in Yorkshire. Members of Parliament of all parties have undertaker a campaign to thank the employers and workmen in munition contracts for the work they already have done, and: to urge upon them the vital "importance of turning out as great a quantity, of munitions the ` country is eapabie of producing. A True German Flag. The German flag would be a 'rain- bow if it included all the colors of the various kingdoms,' principalities or states of the. German empire. The black and white and the eagle in the German: flag are Prussian, and in the Staff head corner is the canton, black, whiteand red representative of the North German confederacy, which was established in 1867. The colors of Bavaria are blue and white; Hanover, yellow and white; Saxony, white and green; - Wurtein- berg, black and. red; Mecklenburg- Strelitz, red and yellow' and blue; Brunswick, blue and yellow; Saxe- Coburg-Gotha, green e and white; Scha"btmberg-Lippe, blue, red and white. The colors of Waldeck are black, red and yellow; .Pomerania, blue and white; Baden, "red and yel- low, Besse, red and white; 'Ifanover,' yellow and white. A Difference. Owens—"Here comes my tailor, Let's cross overt' Oke—"Why? To avoid paying his bill?" Owens --"No; to avoid his asking Will Qom' 1 Core Amy Sour .Stomach Relieves Fullness After Meals, "When 1 was working around the farm last winter, C had an attack of inflammation," writes Mr, E. 7.'. Daw- kine; of Port Richmond. "I was weak for a long time, but, well `enough to work until spring,.' But something went wrong vx ong with niy bowels for I had to use salts or physic all the time,, My stomach kept sour, and always after eating there was pain and fulness,' and all the symptoms, of intestinal, indigestion. Nothing help- ed lire until` I used Dr. Hamilton's Pills..; Instead of, hurting,.like other pills, they acted very mildly, and seemed to heal the bowels. I did not require large doses to get results with Dr. Hamilton's Pills, and feel so glad that; I have found a mild yet certain remedy. To -day I • am well -- no pain,no sour stomach, a good ap- petite, able to digest anything. This is a whole lot of good for one medi- cine to do, and I can say Dr. Hamil- ton's Pills are the . best pills, and my letter, I am sure, proves it. Refuse a substitute for Dr. Handl- ton's Pills of Mandrake and Butter- nut, sold in yellow boxes, 25c. ,All dealers, by The Catarrhozone Co., Kingston, Ont. ,. A French Boy's Pluck. A patient in the American Ambu- lance:'Hospital at '.Neuiily-sur-Seine tells the following story of one of his comrades: "We had been living in the trenches for days with the water above our. ankles. At that time our trenches were only thirty-six yards away, from the German trenches, so that we•eould hear the enemy talking and whistling' and, indeed, we often called across to thein. "One day, young P., who was a hot-tempered chap about twenty-one .years of age,"threw"down his shovel and said that he wouldn't work in such a nasty hole another moment, and that he had rather die at once from. a. German bullet than live another day in the trench. Anyhow, he was going out to chop some wood for a floor and let the Germans shoot him if they wished. "Thereupon P. calmly crawled out of the trench,walked to a woodpile in full; sight of, the Germans, and be- gan making planks froni• the wood. He worked a whole hour; for the. Ger- mans were so much astonished at his, aftdacity, and so delighted with, -11; k that they made no at- te,i1' itIto Stop him, "When he had finished the needed pile of boards, P. as calmly carried them into the trench; and the men made a good floor of them," Rumania Owes Much to King. To King Charles, Ruunania owes most of : its modern development. He was one of the most progressive of monarchs. " He built up an army of the first class, carried out great na- tional works; inspired and supported an educational system, encouraged railway, development, and organized the agriculture of the country so ef- fectively that Rumania is now one of the principal grain exporting` countries of the world. BUILT A MONUMENT The -Best Sort in the World. "A monument built byand from Postum," is the way a man describes himself. He says: "For years °I was a coffee drinker until et Iast I' became a terrible suf- ferer from.: dyspepsia, constipation, headaches and indigestion. (The ef- fects :on the system of tea and coffee drinking are very ;similar, because they each: contain the drug,• caffeine.): "The ..different kinds" of medicine I tried did not cure me, and finally some one told me to leave off coffee and take up: Posture.' I was fortunate in having the Postum made ,strictly according to directions om the ' pkg., so that tram the start I liked it. "Gradually my condition changed. The old troubles disappeared and 1 began' to feel, well again. Mir appe- tite became good and I could digest food. Nov.' I 'am restored to strength. and health, can sleep sound all night and awake with a ° fresh and rested "I am x°eally a monument built by Ppstuni, ;hµor I was a physical wreck, distressed in body and mind, and am now a, stt'ong, healthy man. I know exactly what made the change; it was leaving off •eoffec and using Posture." Nance given by Canadian Postum Co., iitidsor, Ont. Read, "The Road, to Weleville," in pkgs. Postttnn 'conies in two forms: Post:nrti Cereal --the original form -ixiuxsi be well boiled. 15c and 25;e packages, Instant l'cisttun—a . soluble powder —dissol'v'es quickly in a cup of hot water°,; and, with ereain end sugar, makes i<'u delicious beverage distantly. 30c and 50c tins. Both hinds are equally delicious and cost a7, out the same per eup. "There's a Reason" for Posture. sold by Groeers. RENOVATING BU Canadian National lxWhitton Au- thorities Taking Precautions. It will be interesting to stockmen generally to know that the mesa ex traordinary precautions • are being taken by the Canadian •Nat,ional 'Ex-' hibition, Tonto," to thoroughly. Bisin- feet all slh s and buildipge to be occupied by,.'vestock during the com- ing Fair, A' , 28 to Sept, 13. Inimediat, after the military au- thorities has removed the last of the horses house,, at the grounds over the winter, a, meeting of the chairmen in charge of the different branches of the livestock ; :,,artment at the Ex- hibition met ;`•. decided to at once seek Govern o.,; _t co-operation in the work of dial' f eeting and 'cleansing the grounds. A large force of men have since been engaged atthe work of immu- nizing every inch of space, in which task they are using the most thor- ough 'methods. Floors, walls, ceilings, stalls on'hd everynook and cranny that y might :prove a lurking or breeding place for germs are being treated with, specially prepared disinfectants of extra strength and effectiveness.' Before the livestock are housed at the grounds previous to the Fair the Exhibition Board will have all build- ings inspected by the Veterinary Gen- eral, who will come from Ottawa for the purpose.' The Ontario Govern- ment, too, will conduct an indepen- dent inspection, and it will be, a very elusive germ indeed that will be able to dodge, this combined attack. Cure Guarauteea e' . ever known to, ail; acts without ��' .pain In 24 hours. Is soothing, healing i*r r . talxere the.sting righ, out, Na remedy so; quick, safe and sure as Putnam's Paini less ' Corn; Extractor, Sold every_ trihere--25e. ger bottle. No Joke. "What'son the carpet to -day, my dear?" asked Mr. Wombat, who is flowery of speech.. "More mud that Johnny has track- ed in, 1 s'pose," responded literal Mrs. Wombat, ; This is to certify that fourteen years ago I got the cords of my left wrist nearly severed, and was for about nine months that I had no use of my band, andNtried other Liniments, also doctors, and was receiving no benefit. By a persua- sion from a friend I got MINARD'S LINIMENT and used one bottle which. completely cured me, and have been using MINARD'S LINIMENT in my family ever since and find it the same as when I first used it, and would never be without it. ISAAC E. MANN. Described. "Pa, what is an interesting conver- sationalist?" onversationalist?" - "One who knows all about what's in the books that you've been too lazy or too indifferent to read for your- self, my boy." 0 Minard's Liniment Coles G irget In Cows Obliging. A servant -girl one day went to her mistress in tears, and asked permis- sion to go home for a few days—she had a telegram telling 'that her mo -e thea was ill. "Of course, go,” said the mistress; "only, Maggie, do not ' stay .longer than is necessary. We need you!" Maggie 'promised to return as soon as possible, and hurried away. A week passed without a word from her; then came a note by post—"Dear Miss B-, I will be back next week, an piese kepe my place for me; mother is dying as fast as she can. To oblidg, Maggie." Minar t'g nininiont cares Diptemper. In' ancient Greece amethysts were worn round the neck to prevent in- toxication; hence they name, which means "uniaatoxicated. 5'i' '''„.' -� Bolsi all 01.4I.A floe 4°41115 Wendyt8w 3' meriaberjgefaugiy HOE ylery r zia ocre a FARM FOR RENT. F LOOKING- o C+ k O L . AFARM. pO.SI71a1~ • 3 : me. x have over Two Hundred on tn.31 Het! loos/led in the best sections of On- tario. All size=. E.,,17. Damson, Brampton. NEWSPAPERS FOR 'SALE, x. ROFIT-M.i ING NEWS AND TOE Offices for sale in good Ontario towns, The most useful and interesting of all businesses. Pullinformation on application . to Wilson Publishing Com- pany, 73 West Adelaide St.; Toronto. MISCELLANEOUS. CANCEE. TUMORS, LUMPS, ETC.. internal and external, cured with- out pain by our home treatment. Write. as before too late. Dr. 13eilmazo Medical Co.; Limited, Coliingwaod, Our.. FARMS FOR SALE. FARMS FOR SALE IN TEE County of Norfolk, Good choice. Prices ranging from $30.00 to $100.00 per acre. Terms ,reasonable. Apply R W. Eartmann,'Lynedoch, Ont. DUTCH BULBS. TOR FALL 1916—DIRECT FROM Holland. Bulbs of first quality,. guaranteed true to name and color. Low prices. Send for our catalogue. Dorval Nurseries, Dorval Station, P.Q. America a Stanford 4 Cycle Marine Mee?'. 4,Yyc silent op 4i1, n.' No �1hro1 oagh Conlrole'. like the finest Motor Q ren¢Ine, Extremely e.ennhtloal on fuel. Used cot standard caula- g�.J.i�; mens b rover 00 per -cent, oI the. ,rorid`s .s -..�„. ICadlo, boot builders. CetnlnR on re00101, 3190 to 100 do endtnten ctlulpment. IIERSA'S!SATH CFC CO.D,DI 0011011. 51.3. .+J .40,221i Y.:' w.e-•' , r:':;pwa,..., f'r,!em.,...µc,c Clock Made of Straw. A clock made entirely of straw and willow nrithes has been completed re- cently in Switzerland. The Chimes are made of straw put through a spe- cial process to give a ringing sound. Not a bit of metal was used in the unique clock. LOW FARES TO THE CALIFORNIA EXPOSITIONS VIA CHICAGO & NORTH-WESTERN RY. Four splendid daily trains from the New Passenger Terminal, Chicago to San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. Choice of Scenic and Direct Routes through the best of the West. Something to see all the way. Double track, Automatic electric safety sig- nals allthe way. Let us - plan your trip and furnish folders and full par- ticulars, B, H. Bennett, G.A., 46 Yonge St„ Tomato, Ontario, The Romans punished parricides, by first scourging the criminal, then sewing him up in a leathern sack made air -tight, with a live dog, a cock, a viper, and an ape, and thus casting him into the sea. liginard's Liniment Cured iiphtheriw. Fright Prepaid to any Railway Stations in, Ontario. Length 15 rt., 13eom 3 Ft, 9 In., Depth 1 Ft. a In. ANT MOTOR PITS. •Specifleation No. 28 giving engine prices on request. Get cur quotations on.—"The Penciling Line" Commercial and Pleasure Launches, . hole boats and Canoes. TEE GIDLEY 1:3O.AT CO,, LIMITED, PENI1 TANGe 01V.