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-â€" -^,,%*x.. r January 30th, 1924 THE Flei!ierton Advance W. H. THURSTON, - Editor THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE - JANUARY 1 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 il3 14 15 16 17 18 19 i 120 21 22,23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 EDI TOR lAL ] VOTI :s There was nothing done by the County Council in the matter of tak- ing over the Children's Shelter at Owen Sound as a county charge, as desired by the dcleg'ation which wait- ed on them, but Warden McTavish informs The Advance that he expcts it will have to come to that in time. * * • • The new Warden is of Scotch par- entage, not Irish as stated last week. Mr. McTavish wishes us to make this correction, not with any dispar- agement to the Irish, fcut merely to give the Scotchman what is coming to him. Render unto Caesar, etc. * * • * We are giving more space in the paper this week to the proceedings of the County Council than we have ever done before, and v,-e hope that it will be of real interest to our read- ers to see what is being done at Owen Sound. * « * • The Burks Falls Arrow has added its complaint on th amusement tax infliction, in which it says : â€" "Here, to collect the tax at a ball game, am- ounting to less than $5.00, we are compelled to have admission tickets of two denominations printed at a cost of another $3.00, so that any chance there might be of making the basebfill club a paying proposition is cut out by the foolish administration of the Amusement Tax Act." * * * * An amusement tax collector was in town one day recently and collected the magnificent sum of six dollars â€" three from the Agricultural Society because they allowed the grounds to be used for baseball last summer, and three from the Rink Company. When his expenses and salary would be taken from this the profits to the Department would be on the wrong side of the ledger. It is time the people insisted on the removal of this foolish and annoying tax. * « * « The Farmers' Sun says it exists to serve its readers, "and not for profit." It certainly did not have the profit last yar. But we fancy there are several hundred shareholders who would not look at it in the light of that editorial utterance. If they look upon their investment as a sort of benevolent contribution we miss our guess. Benevolence of this kind is exceedingly rare among investors, and we know some shareholders who would like to sell their holdings and let the other fellow play Gentleman Bountiful for a while. OSPREY AG'L SOCIETY TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The Osprey Agricultural Society had to again postpone their annual meeting from last Saturday to this coming Saturday, February 2nd. The storms have interferred twice with this meeting. Meeting to be held at 2 o'clock p.m. ♦102.00 AT BOX SOCIAL BY MAXWELL L.O.B.A. The L.O.B.A. of Maxwell held a box social in the hall on January 18 and it was very successful. The proceeds amounted to $102.00. All enjoyed themselves to the fullest ex- tent We wish to thank Mr. Chas. Long and Mr. Wm. Seeley for the way they made room for so many horses. [ HOME I I By One of The Old Boys ! THE ROAD BEYOND Every year the newspaper is winn- inv wider recognition in the busi- ness world as the most effectiv meth- od of publicity. An example of this is seen in the recent decision of the Shell, Mexican and Anglo-American pU Companies in Great Britain to discontinue their billboard work throughout the country and use news- papers entirely for keeping their pro- ducts before the public. â€" Walkerton TsUscope. But there are beckoning worlds be- yond the little five-mile trip; and alter the .'-.pirit of adventure took ine all olane over teh road I had travelleid 'Dufore my stage, on beyond the cousin'.s, and down into the valley ten miles from home, to where other relatives lived with the twin "mount- ains" for a sky-line, and a lusty river for a backbone. The road was rough and stony in parts, but as it wound its way through the familiar scenes of a country-side it lured me on to the farthest raise tothe north. Breasting this, a sudd- en burst of beautiful scenery opened up in one of the grandest panoramas that Ontario can boast, opened up as suddenly as one will turn the pages of a book. The existence of the valley had been hinted from near Home, and in- deed, it found its first chance in the little valley in the home village; as the road was travelled there were glimpses of it as it deepened and widened, but not until this hill was mastered did its full glory break before one, and its beautiful scenery open up to the full. Several miles across, it stretched in the distance until lost sight behind a jutting shoulder of the mountain, where it turned and then flattened out into a great wide basin as it ap- proached the shores of the lake to the north in one of the great fruit dis- tricts of Ontario. Down the valley there wound the ribbon of silver â€" the river that joined our own little creek and swallowed it up at one gulp here found its way down towards the sea, at times show- ing up in silvery sheen between banks of green fields, and again lost in the fringe of swamp that edged its course down the valley. On either side of the river there stretched a- great concave cheekier board of field and orchard, while the crest of the valley was rimmed, for the most part, witti jaws of rock that jutted out and kept age-long watch at the top. Down into the valley here and there ran great "hogs' backs" where rains and springs from the base of the rocky clifl's had washed away the red clay and carried it down in the freshets. Standing there at the top of the vaMey, I looked away down its length, and perceived the road gradually finding its sidling way down the side of the great hills, crossing the river in the bottom of the valley, and strid- ing straight as an arrow up the farth- er side, its yellow ribbon tracing the way like a tiny spider's web upon the green hillside. Over the distant hill it led to scenes that I have never to this day observed. Until now it had been hard pushing and uphill work, but now speeding the road led down, and was quickly traversed by the speeding wheel; ar- ound the "gulley" hill where the road twists back upon itself in a sharp hairpin turn before leading on down the mountain-side. Down in the heart of the valley, in- visible from the hill above there clus- ters a tiny hamlet with two stores, a mill and a blacksmith shop, to say nothing of a handful of residences. Here my grandparents lived after they had rented their farm and here an aunt and uncle lived. This was the end of the journey. I used to stand by the roadside and gaze up at the towering mountains where they shut out the rest of the world, and leaped up against the sky in a majestic panorama. Whole summers were spent here ten miles from the nearest , train where the automobile had not yet brought cur- ious tourists, and where hearty folks lived in peace and brotherhood.' FUNERAL OF MISS B. CLINTON HELP MON. Second Bereavement In The Family In Two Weeks RECOUNT CHANGED THINGS Judge Klein presided at the re- count in connection with the muni- cipal election at Mount Forest, the recount being YAA at Guelph last weak. The result was that Coun. Fett, who has been previously de- cUred elected by one vote, was count- ed out, and J. Luxton declared elected Iff OM VOt«k in VT' Flett'a stead. Miss Belle Clinton, daughter of the late John Clinton of Flesherton and sister of Mr. Joseph Clinton, whose funeral took place a week or so ago, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. R. Meldrum, on the 4th line, Atremesia, on Thursday of last woek, at the age of 64 years. Miss Cnnton had been ill for the past year with creeping paralysis, which worked to its un- avoidable end. The funeral was to have been held on Saturday but on account of the storm the remains were held over until Monday, when they were laid beside those of her father, mother and brother in Flesherton cemetery. She leaves two sisters and three brothers â€"Mrs. R. Meldrum, Mrs. Jos. Gamey of Toronto, John of Edmonton, Wes and Will of Toronto. The minister who presided at the funeral, obeying her request, was Rev, F. D, Gough of Clarksburg. The Danish Acid Test Of Breeding i f Progress is founded on knowledge should the knowledge be complete. It^s always seemed to me that the usual methods of breeding were de- ficient in that the standard of show ring excellence consisted of conform- ancie to type and markings, with ex- ternal evidence of function and thrift. Thus it has come about that we have given prizes to milkless cows, yeld mares, sterile or poor breeding stall- ions and bulls, merely because as in- dividuals they conformed to prescrib- ed standards. The Danes go deeper. They judge a strain of breeding hogs by its utility as gauged by accurate records of the size of litters and numbers raised successfully; the thrift and economy of production of these pigs in the feed lot and the degree to which their carcasses con- form to bacon curers' repuirements. This covers thp whole field, illuminat- ing the genetics of hog breeding with the clear light of accurate knowledge, which is better than external judge- ment can ever be. When we apply such a straight edge to our methods we are liable, I fancy, to eliminate the vitative influence of much of the incestuous breeding which has doubt- less impaled the thrift and stamina of many strains for the sake of more readily fixing type. Delay No Longer! Canadian Wool For English Firms For some time past the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers, Limited, have been active in their endeavors to interest English woolen manufactur- ers in Canadan grown raw wools, and their efforts have been rewarded in an additional sale of 500,00 pounds of Western graded wools to one of the largest mill operators in Bradford, England. This sale opens up excell- ent possibilities for the disposal of Canadian graded wools on the Eng- lish market, and it marks another forward step in the marketing of wool on the graded co-operative basis. EVERY day that you let slip past is a lost opportun- ity for you to attain the ownership of a new Super- ior Chevrolet car this Spring. The more you deposit to your credit in the Chevrolet Springtime Club before May 1st the more 6% interest you will get and the sooner your car will be paid for. Do not delay. Start now to save for YOUR car by joining the Chevrolet Springtime Club. Remember that the Chevrolet Motor Co. of Canada, Limited, stands back of the Chevrolet car. You are assurer of a high-grade, ec- onomical car â€" one you will be proud to drive. Your money is as safe as in any savings account and will be earning more for you. ENROL TO-DAY. THE AUTHORIZED CHEV- ROLET DEALER WILL BE PLEASED TO GIVE YOU DETAILS. ® sSme Club ^ • ^ Rural Denmark About half a century ago, rural Denmark had become so depopulated that over GO":* of the people resided in the cities and large towns. The country was poor because, imports over-balanced exports. Some lead- ing educationalists and statesmen conceived the idea of establishing i-ural high schools throughout the country, to teach the youth such cul- ture and practical subjects as would enable them to enjoy life and farm with profit. The result of the move- ment there has, been such that to-day rural Denmak contains more than 60% of the population. The aristo- crats live in the country. The wealth is in the country, and Danish agrcultural products take first place upon the British market. It stands to reason therefore, that what a prac- tical rural educational system can do for Denmark, it can do for Ontario. Our greatest need is for leading edu- cationists and statesmen to direct a similar movement for the Province of Ontario. We have splendid agri- cultural lands, railway facilities, elec- trical power, unique geographical situation, and in a few decades will have a much larger population. The present is the time to lay the founda- tions for a practical and progressive agricultural educational program. s D. McTAVISH & SON FLESHERTON, ONT. COULD HARDLY STAND THE PAIN Digestive Weakness Tortured Mr. Hicks Till Dreco Came to Help Him. Wonderful Improvement Results From One Bottle of This Grand Remedy. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Meldrum desire to express their thanks to neighbors and friends for many kindnesses ex-- tended them on behalf of their sister, the late Isabelle Clinton. DIED NEELYâ€" At the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Crone, in Mark- dale, on Wednesday, January 23rd, 1924, Jane Neely, relict of the late Thomas Neely, in her 85th year. FEVERSHAM The late Mrs. Davidson left three daughters â€" Susie, Lililan and Maud â€" residing in Buffalo. There was a wonderful displayof beautiful flowers sent in by the many friends of the family. Remember the concert on February 8th in- the L.O.L. hall. There will be a fine program, including a play, "The Pet of the Camp." Mr. Allan Russell Hicks of 24 West Lynn Ave., Toronto, was having a terrible time of it when he fortunat- ely heard of Dreco and decided to try it. Here is his experience with this great natural health builder. "My stomach was in bad shape," says Mr. Hicks. "After eating my food didn't seem to properly digest, causing a lump in my stomach. I would belch and bloat and had heart- burn from the gas. My kidneys were in bail shape and at times I could hardly stand the pain adross my back, especially when bending over. Cat- arrh of the nose annoyed mo terrible. I waj constantly trying to clear my throat. It finally settled in my stomach. I think most of my troub- i les came from my bowels, as I was always constipated and had to be I taking harsh laxatives to keep them I open. My system became very weak and run down and I felt m'serable. "I heard about Dreco and have only taken one botle, but the results are very noticeable, as I hr.ve greatly improved in every way. I feel much stronger and my bowels are very reg.- 'ular. I am much pleased with Dreco and intend to complete the treat- ment." Dreco contains no mercury, potash or habit-forming drugs. It is a re- liable corrective for digestive disord- ers made from herbs, roots, bark and leaves and had brought better health to thousands of sufferers. Dreco is being specially introduced in Flesherton by C. N. Richardson and is sold by a good druggist every- where. Service Plus Satisfaction Let us look after your insurance needs. We write all risks and represent none but first- class companies. Your inquiries will receive our best attentiom. FIRE - ACCIDENT - SICKNES AUTO - WIND - LIVE STOCK ETC. ETC. FLESHERTON INSURANCE AGENCY Offices in Sproule Building W. A. ARMSTRONG S. E deCUDMORE FOUR TELEPHONES (^m/frff£mi OWEN SOUND BusiaesB, Shorthand and Farmars Conraes; aim Preparatory Conrae for those who missed the irst chance at Public Scheol. Information free on request by mail or phone. G. D. FLEMING, Secretary. Principle since 1881. BENTINCK TEACHER SUED At Division Court in Durham, Judge Sutherland presiding, the trus- tees of S.S. No. 13, Bentinck, sued the teacher. Miss McCurdy, for about . |27, money claimed to have been i overpaid by mistake. 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