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Wed April 16th, 1924 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Tilt Flesherton Advance W. H. THURSTON. • Editor THAT HOSPITAL CASE EDITORIAL NOTES The Collingwood News Ukes The Advance to task for its strictures on the workiiiff of the Hosoital Act as exemplified in the Youngblutt case, and strenuously upholds the Act. It says this i« not a new Act but it is "as old as the hills." An Act is just as old JUJ its ammendmenta niakf it, and no older. In June 1U22 Mr. Drury ; passed amendments to the Act, one ] of which made it compulsory for mun- \ ieipulitie.s to pay. Certain institu- j tions had been bidin)? their time for; this, and immediately upon Its pass- age many claims were filed by the Gravenhiirst Sanitarium for back pay. It was nearly five years after Young- blutt entered the sanitarium before any demand was made on Flesherton for his keep. In view of all the facts we have re- lated it ill behoves The CoUingwood News to charge The Advance witli error in stating that the ordinance responsible for the trouble is of recent date. It is just two years old. And it makes it possible for phyuicians to fill our hospitals with indigenVs a: the expense of municipalities, even if these indiKents have only resided one day therein. Any newspaper which argues that it is just and right to make a small municipality pay as much in charity as one i)f ten times the population has got a w onpr twist to their views of the fitness oi things. And we think that The News can well be classed in this category. Ordinary hospitals are obliged to notify at once the municipality inter- ested; sanitariums do not, and we hold that they should be placed on the same plane as hospitals. If this village had been notified it probably would have been placed in a better position. It at least would have known what to provide against. In conection with the Flesherton case we wish to point out the fact that the verdict will cost the rate- payers about 7 mills on the dollar, or $7 on every $1000 of their a.ssess- ment. This is a serious matter, es- pecially when it comes down to forc- ing the widow with her littl" home and family to pay this heavy tax. There are such families here who find it hard enough to eke out an existence without being forced to pay a heavy toll for a man like the one in ouestion. We call it a crime and the hospital town newspapers may shout them- selves hoarse in defence of what they call a humaiiitarian law, and it will not chance our mind one iota. We see nothing humanitarian about a law that causes actual hardship to one that another may be benefitted. The fire engine will do good work when given a chance. ». « • • Th« U. S. government is considering the abolishing of the Japanese from the States and prohibiting their im- migration. Is it because of the success the Japs have made in agri- cultural lines in California? • « * * It would be a good thing to con- struct a couple of tennis courts in Memorial Park and form a tennis club with a small entrance fee to help defray expenses. There is no finer game than tennis to help develop a youni; person's athletic abilities. • • * • The editor of the Meaford Mirror believes that he could trim the best checker player in Flesherton. If he has as much nerve as that he should try for the Dominion checker champ- ionship. His nerve would then be knocked to the four corners of the earth. • * • • The Hanover Post says in com- nientini' on pitchers emigrating from the district ; â€" "Owen Sound will have to look around for a pitcher to replace Whinfield, who is living in Oshawa." That wouldn't bother Owen gound a bit as they could bring him up when an important game was scheduled. » • • » We have never been able to work up any enthusiasm for the so-called "Free Ho.spital" for consumptives. Although we have been interested for a number of years we have never yet come aero.ss one person who was treated free of cost. If the individ- ual did not pav the municii)ality did. Recently the village of Flesherton was mulcted to the extent of iSCOD, a patient having resided there for a time before going to the sanitarium at Gravenhurst â€" Burks Falls Arrow. OUR LETTER BOX THE ENGINE AT FIRES Lately a couple of alarms have been sounded on supposed fires and the chemical en''ine was soon on the spot, being handled hjj those where the engine was stored. Those fires have all been in the day-time and the men were there, but if a real fire came at night some confusion might result and the engine not arrive in time. The council could relieve mat- ters to quite an extent if they would appoint sonic persons to --o that the engine was taken to the scene at once and give them the responsibility of keeping the engine ready. The importance of the position would have to be impressed upon the men. THE COSTS OF CITY LIFE Editor The Advance : While farm and country life have their problems, their sense of \vrong and injustice, their reaching out for better conditions for themselves and their family, the city life has its prob- lems too. There is, however, a sharp contrast, yet have so many things in common. On the farm to- day the complaint for the most part might be summed up in their having to sell their products on an open market and be compelle'' to buy its necessities from a closed (unionized) market. The discontent of the city to-day is largely the increasingly high rents it is compelled to n---, against standardized wages and salaries. Take Chicago for example. The average wage, outside the highly or- ganized trades, is about $100 to $12.5 a month. Most of this i.s eaten up in rent. A five room flat, steam heated, can not be had less than $80 to $90 a month, and a family is com- pelled to accept a roomer or two to helc eke out the expense. This is an average rent in the "lod neighbor- hood and these rents are being yearly increased. There is little or lio use to try to escape by renting an un- heated house, or a bungalow in the suburbs, as coal and railroad fares offset the cost. To buy a honu* or flat is almost prohibitive, for building costs being so high, the price of build- ings have advanced in keepin- and that with government stamps, taxes, and attorney fees, etc., make the buy- ing of a home an expensive item. As an instance of increased values in real estate the following will show: In 1914 I sold" a house for $4500, to- day $.S000 has been refused for it. I bought a six-flnt building in 1914 for $24,000, I sold it two months ago for $41,000. The new owner immediate- ly increased the rents from $10 to $12.50 a month on each xat. Stores that rented for $00 a month havo been raised to $100 and $125. To meet these ever-increasing costs, a few cents on articles are 'added to pouA'ra of the scries dc hnj; with tlie cslal!i.';V>Tncnt oPllic Bank of Montr'^al etx representative points in Canada and clscwhcrfc IN TORONTO • YEAR after being founded, the Eink of Montreal spread its Branches westward, in July of i8i8 establishing Agencies at Kingston and York. York, which afterwards became the city of Toronto, had then just had hi first stage-coach communication established with Kingston and Mon- tnaL It was merely a settlement in a clearing amid unbroken forests 6om which the Indians came to trade with farmers and other members of the little community. Today Toronto ranks among the largest cities on the continent. Of the Bank's 367 Branches, 26 are in Toronto and 207 in tfie Province of Ontario, including Toronto. RANK OF MONTREAL Established over lOO years Ibtal Assets in excess of i650.00o.000 the consumer, and wages are increas- ed only at the expense of costly strikes or great inconvenience. While other costs of living in a city are high, there is little coninlaint. Grocery competition is keen, and table necessities are reasonable. Clothing is within reasonable reach. The great menace to life is the automobile. An average of over one life a day is taken on the streets of Chicago every day in the year. This menace is getting worse every day, as hundreds of new machines are added to street traffic. The Advance is always a welcome visitor, and I read with appreciation your editorial comments and the local news, especially that which deals with those whose names ate familiar. One of the most inter'^jting was the item of taking up the corner stone of the old Wright building, with the names of those concerned in its building and the newspapers and other data con- tained therein. The articles on "Home" now ap"earing in your paper, are full of heart interest, and I voice -the desire of your corres ondent that the writer's identity should be made known. Yours truly G. W. LeGARD. «e«<»O«l43»^«««»««OOia»@i&^€»d«€»«l«»«ia»«»C»O<lO<>490«O«O9«90OM Economical Transportation | I I HOME I aâ€" By One of The Old Boys THE FIRST CITIZEN The grass has scarcely yet knitted itself over the scar of the last rest- ing place of Home's First Citizen; â€" He deserves the capitals. When he passed, the place he had filled for close on 60 year-s became a vacancy that may never be filled again; and though he is gone, it is hard to think of Home folk without placing him first. , Reared in the midst of English politics, â€" where politics seem to touch so closely the mass of people and in- vite study, â€" he brought a "political mind" (in its highest sense) to the new village when he came, and made his indelible stamp upon it. It was always a treat to hear him on the public platform : Home's only orator. And, while he was sent to Ottawa to help mould the laws of the country for a term, (and heaven knows they are mouldy 1 it is not for that that he comes ir. first place. Nor is it for his thoughtful oratory which was always worth while hear- ing; nor for his local preaching and support of his church; not at all. His chief claim to priority (now that his spirit has fled and he moves about no more) lies in the influence he has had with the voung folk of the village in whom his spirit still lives. On a quiet winter's evening more than one young lad has been seen slippinnr quietly into the big home, and Iving ushered with ceremon" to tho snfrlv lighted library where the First Ciiizen sat quietly rending or writinp-, the light shinin" on his white hair like a silvern crown And then would follow periods of which treasured memorie.-? are held. Common-places served to make the self-conscious lad forget himself, and soon a story of tho debating school in the Old Land revealed the secret of the host's oratory, or the tj.le oi' a struggle to pick up knowledge from hard-to-get books inspired a deeper respect for the books of the dnv as a source of wisdom, or again, the tale of great Imperial statesmen inculcat- ed high ideals of citizenship, and the knowledge that the highest heights are open to the lowliest person. And sometimes "excursions" were held through the tiered shelvs of the library where the old scholar fondled lovingly a select collection of treasure.s, â€" the finest library in the village. And taking down one vol- ume or another he might read for a spell extracts from their familiar pages. These evening revelries were an an antidote to the street corner .school, and laid a foundation of am- bition that has since found its outlet m more than one young man's fairly successful life. And the strancre part of it all is that to others than those interested all this is unknown. .And to the other villager.s he was simply a citizen. â€" and possibly not the Fir.st Citizen. Later, for a space, ho did a work that bore its fruits more on the sur- face, wliore they could be apprai.sed by others. As agent for tho Child- ren's Aid Soric'fy his Kcholarly mien rtiid his charming and sympathetic friendliness hrightencil nianv poor honr.\s, and withdrew from 'others that were too far gone for brighten- ing, the children v.ho were growing up to be wards of tho state, and charges upon themselves. This was comparatively recently, but already many children whom lie released and inspired have repaid his confidence and are god citizens and assets to the state. And so, one could trace the benefic- iont influence of this First Citizen from the early days of Home; how his enterprise first developed the business life of the village; and later when misfortune came, turned his talents to developing in a quiet unostentious way the younger citizens of not the village alone, (for many went out be- yond.) and nowhere did his touch blast nor his influence discourage. He was the First Citizen, â€" and there is none to succeed him in his In- tense love of letters and high ideals of citizenship. Nor is this a reflec- tion on the Home-folk of to-day, but merely the TRUTH of him. m ^ CHF.VROLET The most automobile in the world for the money The people who call Chevrolet the most automobile in the world for the money are people who know what they are talking about. They are Chevrolet owners. They speak from experience. In this one tribute owners summarize the" whole story of Chevrolet mileage, Chevrolet comfort, Chevrolet economy and Chevrolet reliability. Service records gathered from all parts of the world show conclusively that Chevrolet costs less than any other car to use and keep in condition. Chevrolet stands up like a trpjan under the hardest service. It gives owners the greatest of all satisfaction and economies â€" continues faith- ful performance and a remarkably clean bill of mechanical health. A PLEASURE TO DRIVE Generous leg room, the convenient placing of all controls, the ease of steering and the restful front seat give owners good reasons to relish every mile of every drive. Note the handy length of the gear shift lever. Mark the clean symmetry of the instrument board, the man-size driving wheel, the double ventilating wind- shield. The driver's seat of a Chevrolc t gives you every comfort you could ask for You can sit there and drive all day, hour after hour, without getting kinks in your back and leg. Demonstration gladly given day or night. I D. McTAVISH & SON f CHEVROLET DEALERS FLESHERTON, ONT. THE HIGH SCHOOL QUESTION Flesherton, April 14. Editor of The Advance: Dear Mr. Editor : â€" All those in the i village and vicinity of Flesherton, 1 who have the best interests of edu- cation at heart, would read with sur- prise of the action of the high school board in regard to the proposed Ag- ricultural course. I am sure they all appreciate your editorial of last week. Flesherton high school Is In an ex- cellent position, both as to staff and location, to make good provision for the needs of this village and the wide territory adjacent. What school for a long distance about here has a better building and grounds ? Should not the fullest use be made of these favorable features? This course offers a means by which the number of scholars could be increased to say nothing of the many other advantages it offers. There is this also : Criticism is being made of the rural schools, both public and high, that they are edu- cating the young people to leave the farms. Does it not seem strange that in the face of this that the board should act as it has? .^nd even more so that two farmer members present should vole adversel"? Would not the board be well ad- vised to call a public meeting and have the matter discussed ? There is nothing like talking a thing over with those vitally interested? A BYSTANDER Spring Cleaning Paint and Varnish, S.W.P., the old reliable line, gives best results. Auto Enamel and Top Dressing. Mamot Varnish for Floors. Floor Paint Gold Enamel, Aluminum, Sher-Wil-Lac, waterproof and washable for woodwork, floors and furniture. Polish OU Polish Mops Mop Sticks Tubs Brushes Wax Tubs and Wash Boards White Cap Electric Washer, the greatl labor-saver. . Red Star and 1900 Gravity Washers GIVE US A CALL. ANY PAINTING INFOR- MATION WILL BE GLADLY GIVEN FRANK W." DUNCAN Flesherton Phone 24 r 11. INVESTORS Tho.se having surplus frnds to invest are invited to inquire ot thill office concerning ("overn- me it. Municipal and Corpjration B( .ids, yielding from 5% to over 7!. % at current prices. 'lii view of the present scarccfy of bonds some very adv.intages mv.y he made in above bon.ls. S. E. deCUDMCRE In urance - Stocks a.:J Bonds Flesherton 'PHONE INQUIRIES INVITED i Your lnsurance°-Can we Help You IF at any time there happens to be any doubts on your part concerning any particular phase of Insurance, send us your inquiries. We have established connections that will insure us giving you a services that you will appreciate. Don't hesitate, whether you are a client of this office or not we wish to be of service to you. Correspondence or 'phone inquiries will receive immediate attention. FLESHERTON INSURANCE AGENCY OFFICES IN SPROULE BUILDING W. A. ARMSTRONG S. E deCUDMORE FOUR TELEPHONES Carpenter Work Carpenter work done by the hour â€"flooring, shingling, etc. town or country. Also agent for steel and Vulcanite roofing. M. KERTON. - - FLESHERTON [Numerous sub.scribera have writ- ten us requesting the name of the writer of the "Home" articles. "EJiere are a few more numher.i in the series, which are attracting so much atten- tion among the old residents and those who have removed, and at the end of the series the name will be divulged.â€" The Editor.] To judn'f from the number of "fty and sixty years wedding anniversar- ies recently ce!ehrate<l, there are ev- idently a few old-fashioned people who still believe in the "for better or for worse" compact. Reduced Prices FOR I Horseshoeing No. shoes, Is and 2s, 45c.; Ss and -Is, 50r.; 5s, 6s and up, 60c. Jacob Williams, Eugenia SHOES THE best in all Hewetsons for Children and Misses. E E E Oxfords and straps for ladies. BROWN " ADAM " SHOES FOR GIRLS Everything for baby. Sandles for Everybody The best variety we have ever had. A. E. HAW General Store Cash Cream Station CEYLON Store closes every Tnes. and Frl. eve. SHINGLES Ready for Immediate Delivery in the yard at Flesherton One Carload New Brunswick White Cedar Shingles Three grades ' EXTRA CLEAR CLEAR ' SECOND CLEAR i Telephone for prices to W. A. Armstrong & Son I FLESHERTON High Grade Instruction Only :LLIOTT >7 Yonge and Charles Streets, Toronto Remains open all year and admits students at any time. Demand for our graduates far greater than our supply. Write to-day for free cataloRue. W. J. ELLIOTT. PrisciiMl. | Individual instruction enables yoa to begin any day at the OWEN SOUND and start your studies in Comin- ercial. Shorthand or Preparatory Couraea â€" ^nneqaailed in Canada â€" Unexcelled in America Catalogae free C. A. FIcminK, F.C.A, G. D. F^caains, PrincipaL Secretary. . f ' ^.1/