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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE WEDNESDAY. APRIL 25, 1934 Jd The Land of Easy Money By Financing Ten men who were financiers chipp- ed in ten dollars each and bought a fijie cow that gave ten gallons ot milk every day. The milk was div- ided at night and each man received one goUon as his share. Soon the neig'hobrs far and neat heard about the wonderful cow and said to one another, "Think of gett- ing a whole gallon of milk every day. What a wonderful return on a ten dollar investment! I wish I bad a share in her." When tbia talk was repeated to the ten men they held a meeting, and one of them said, "Let us give these ];>eople what they want. Our shares in the cow cost us- ten dollars each and we can sell other shares at the same price." So they went to a printer and ob- tained one thousand sheets of papei bearing the legend, "One Share in the cow." Thett' they sold five hundred of these shares at ten dollars each, which brought them five thousand dollars, and divided the other five hundred among themselves as their reward for being smart. Each man of the ten now had fifty- one shares, whereas in the beginning each had but one. But one of the ten began to worry. "Look here," he said, "every fellow who bought a share in this cow will expect a g-i'lon of milk tonight, and the cow gives only ten gallons. When the milk is divided^ into one thousand and ten parts these new shareholders won't get a spoonful. Shares will drop to nothing. We'd better unload while we can." So the ten men went out on the street to find investors, and each of them sold the fifty shares that had been' awarded to him, and thus they obtained a second five thlousan-j dollars to divide among them. But now night was drawing near, and again one of the ten began to worry. "There will be a row at milking time," he said. "Hasten abroad and per- suade each of the shareholders to sign a proxy, which is a joker, auth- orizing you to cast as you think best the vote to which his share entitles him. Then return with the proxies and we shall do some voting." At twilight the men met at the barn, and in their hands were one thousand signed proxies to represent the absent shareholders and the ten ] were entitled to vote in their own' right, for each still held his original share. "Now," said the one who did the talking, "we must reorganize. This company needs a president, a treasurer, and eight vice-presidents. i That gives each of us a jo^b. And since there are ten of us and the cow gives ten gallons, it is moved and seconded that each of us receives a salary of one gollon of milk per day. All in favor say 'Aye'." The motion carried without a dissenting vote. And then they milked the cow. Letters to The I Editor ' George Duncan, local auctioneer, is ever on the alert for a trade. He liad two goats he wanted to get rid of, 'but nobody seemed to want them Finally he made a swap for the pair. He got- four bottles of pop and six chocolate bars, and he is congratulat- ing himself because he thinks he got the best of the bargain. THE Variety Store It is our desire to cater to the everyday necessities oi the people of Fleshertoti and 'district. Those thino:s whicli >ve all use all the time. Floor Wax, Stove Polish, Shoe Polish, Matches, Sewing MadKine Oil, Needles, Pins Bobby Pins, Thread, Face Cloths, Soap, Combs, Brush e» â€" Shoe, Stove, Clothes anc Hair; Clothes Lines, Dytint, Creams, Powders, Hair Nets Vaseline, Iodine, Razor Blad- es, Bias Tape, Hooks and . f yes. Dome Fasteners, Batch- ekir Buttons, Crochet Cotton ^ak Floss, Handkerchiefs. i iln fact we have just about i^verything in small wares. if we haven't what you want |hre will get it for you. Let ps know what you want. : The Variety Store also carries Cigars, Civrarcites. tobacco and Soft Drinks. iWatch next week's ad for our Free silverware offer. S. L. Slauffer, Prop. Dear Editor:- Last week in my letter touching the unique political situation in North Grey, I tried 'c enhghten your readers from the dis- tance. Since then there has appear- ed in the press articles that has more than borne out my assertions. First in the Globe of the 7th, we have iMr. Nixon's letter, with a re- markable contribution from the Rev. Ben Spence. Secondly in the Sun- Times of the 12th we read Mr. Tay- lor's long awaited "Explanation" and thirdly in Saturday's issue of the Owen Sound daily we have an Editor- ial erefrence to my letter in which my statements with reference to that journal is questioned, although I would say that if the Sun-Times had published my remarks the electors would have been able to have formed an unbiased opinion, although my statements with reference to Mr. Donald and Breese were not and can- not be contradicted. Reading Mr. Taylor's letter he makes some very remarkable ad- missions. He tells us he "gathered together in Owen Sound as many of those who are interested in this ques- tion." If Mr. Taylor would give us the names of those he "gathered to- gether" your readers would be bettei able to judge of their interest in the question, "Was Mr. McQuaker there?' Was Mr. Fleming there? or any other persons whom we thought were out- standing in their advocacy of Tem- perance? Let us have the names by all means. The most remarkable statement Mr. Taylor makes however is "No one would expect Ontario to remain an Oasis" and our impression is that he really was in favor of "Free Beer" after all and when he voted for the bill he meant just that. However he does mention a plebiscite and by the way we hear rumors of a new Liberal Plebiscite party, so perhaps Mr. Taylor is still going to face both ways agaitt. Was it Lincoln said, "you can fool part of the people all the time" â€" we shall see what action the Sun-Times takes â€" ^when the time comes. Hon. Harry Nixon enlight- ens "Globe" readers on the little caucuses held with Mitchell Hepburn, "but only 12 of us adhered to the agreement." It appears that Mr Sinclair was not in the round-up and when he was superceded as House Leader a prize bone was pulled off, and no mistake. In conclusion I w^ish to mention a letter in the "Sun-Times" on the 20th inst. from a Mr. Dezell, especially 1 v.ould refer to one clause: "The Tem- perance people are disappointed in Mr. Taylor and cannot vote for a conservative candidate because the Conservative party is wet â€" what con- cord hath Christ with Belial?" Would it be too much to ask Mr. Dezell to consider that in the con- ventions at Durham on May 1st and at Owen Sound he will find leaders of all Christian thought in Grey County and their candidates will be a couple of broad minded Christian gentlemen and if the party wants good campaign literature the Dezell letter will be the pure thing. You will agree with me I am sure that such slurs on our public men are to say the least uncalled for and we can only think that a great factor in the failure in the opposition cam- paigns in the past was the uncalled for attacks on men like Canon Cody. Is it the penalty for men who dare to have opinions of their own to be slandered by such pigmies. I be- lieve people are getting more enlight- ened and will rise above narrow bigotry and vote as they think of it irrespective of what men of this class say. Yours, â€"ADVANCE READER. Baseball Club Has Organization Meeting Only a handful of interested play- ers and fans attended the reorganiza- tion meeting of the Fleaherton Base- ball Club, but their enthusiasm made up for the lack in numbers. It was decided to again line up with the Centre Grey League if that League is operating, with the hope that the League would be more of a success than the flop of last year. As yet a Leagrue meeting has not been called to decide on future action. It was hoped that there would be a six team group composed of Durham, Dundalk, Markdale, Kimberley, Heathcote and Flesherton. The Treasurer P. Dow, save a most unusual report showing a small balance on hand for this year's operations. The players hope to have new uniforms to play in this season, as last year they went through the entire campaigrn with about two whole suits. The boys are there- fore unable to play their best base- ball when improperly attired. Officers elected were as follows: Hon. Prea., J. O. Dargavel; Pres., W. Turney; Sec,iTreas., P. Dow; Manager, C. S. McTavish. Why Should Advertising Be Refused By Weeklies In commenting on a reference of ours in a recent issue with respect to many newsi>apers being obliged to carry liquor and beer advertising to offset a reduction in local advertis- ing The Durham Chronicle has the following to say: "And why not? No doubt there are many people who will think news- papers should not accept advertising of this kind, but would these same people refuse to do business with a brewery or distillery? Take, for instance, the merchant. Would he refuse to do business with a man because he owned or worked in a brewery, distillery or liquor store? Will any farmer refuse to sell his barley, wheat, or whatever it is that they make beer and liquor from, or grapes from which wine is to be made? Not much they won't. Will the prohibition businessmen of the country refuse to sell their goods to the farmer who grows grain or grapes that are to be used by the liquor manufacturers? How many dentists, doctorsi, lawyer^, or any- body else, will refuse business because it comes from what they choose to call "the trade?", and ho%v many churches would refuse to accept the donation of the local brewer or dis- tiUer?" Why, might we ask TJhe Advance, should the newspapers be picked out as the only industry in the counti-y to refuse legitimate business? W. H. Brown Dies At Stayner Home Death came suddenly to Mr. William Henry Brown at his home in Stayner en Thursday of last week at the age of 74 years. Deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, a brother of 'Mr. J. J. Brown of Flesh- erton, and was bom on the old home- stead on the East Backtine, three miles from Fleaherton He moved to Stayner forty-two years ago where he married and resided on a farm near Stayner. Nineteen years ago he retired from the farm and since then has been living in Stayner where he was a highly respected citizen. He has suffered an incurable illness for the past six moiiths, but his sud- den passing came as a great shock to his family. Besides his sorrowing widow he leaves a family of five daughters and one son. He also leaves three croth- ers and one sister: .\ndrew of Clanet Sask., George of Bond Head, John J. of Flesherton and Elizabeth (Mrs. F. Thompson) of Chesley. C-. > iitei and one brother predeceased him some years ago. The funeral took place on Satur- day, April 21st. Service was held in Stayner United church, of which he was a member. Rev. Peter Web- ster, the pastor of the church, con- ducted the services and gave a most comforting message to the bereaveii family. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Brown and Mr. Fred Irwin attended the fun- eral. Easter Thankoffering Of St. John's W.M.S. Come on. you weather prophets what kind of a summer, if any, are we to have this year. Poncho-like raincoats made of pa- per are now on the market. They are said to be capable of resisting rain for twelve hours, and are thrown away after once being used. The Easter Thankoffuring meeting of the W.M.S. was held in St. John's United church on Tjiursday of last week with a fair sized audience. Mrs. W. J. Scott presided, and an- nounced the subject as Giving and Loving. The meeting opened with prayer and a hymn. Mrs. Boyd read 'What a child did in Saving Souls," and Mrs. H. McCauley read "Ite Gift of a Loving Heart." Two numbers were given Iby a double duet consisting of Mesdames E. Henry, W. I. Henry, W. Inkster and Mrs. Blackburn, while Mrs. C. Chappie pre- sided at the piano. Excuses were given by Mrs. Scott for not beinn; active in Mission work, with God's answers read by different members the answers being from the Bible. Mrs. IMurray announced the meeting of the Grey Presbyterial to take place in Trinity church. Meaford, on May 15th with three Sessions. X bountiful lunch was served and a half hour spent in pleasant chat. The thankoffering amounted to $42.- 85c. ANOTHER ILL WIND Mary â€" So you bought a new coat after all? I thought you said your husband couldn't afford it this year. Joan â€" So I did, but we had s stroke of luck. My husband broke his leg, and the insurance company paid him |200. Tennis Officers Flesherton Tennis Club held their annual reorganization meeting at the home of E. J. Bennett on Thursday evening, when there was a fair rep- resentation present. Officers elect- ed are as follows: Pres.â€" W. G. Kennedy. Vice-Pres.â€" Dr. W. D. Bryee. Sec.-Treas. â€" Miss M. McTavish. Grounds Com. â€" H. McCauley, J. R. Richards, E. J. Bennett. Social Com. â€" Mrs. J. R. Richards, Mrs. W. Armstrong, Mrs. H. A. Mc- Cauley, Mrs. G. Goldsborou^. The Club is in a splendid financial condition with a aaiAll balanc* on hand and entirsly free from debt Thert ars two playinc courts in the park, on* cement and the other a dirt court. The aid of the club now is to inatal flood lights for night playing. And now housecleaning time is crming along to take the joy out of early -'P' -JiK days. WHEN your wife goes away for a visit â-  â-  â-  and your young son raises Ned . . . and you can*t do anything with him . . â-  U Get his Mother on Long it's the surest her h< ATaa 4wit have t« be a iamiV >«an to Pageant On Thursday The pageant of Famous Women will be given by Priceville talent in St. John's United Church on Thursday evening of this week at 8 p.m. This pageant has been given twice within the past three weeks in Priceville and has been received with the greatest enthusiasm. About forty-five take part, representing many of the famous women of the world. The characters are well taken and the costumes are excellent. Throughout the program are musical selectiona, both vocal and instrumental. This pageant is well worth seeing and a crowded house is expected for the admission price of 25 and 15 cents. A report of the last presentation of the pageant is to be found in the Priceville itema. Mrs. Jacob Thompson Dies Death came suddenly Tuesday af- ternoon, April 24th, to Mrs. Jacob Thompson, a highly respected resident of Artemesia township. She had ap- parently been in the best of health and her passing is a distinct shock to her family and friends. The funeral will take place on Thui-sday, April 26 with .service at her late raeidence on the East Backline. Artemesia. Service at the house at 2 o'clock p.m. with interment in Meaford Road Cemetery. The whiskers of the sand fly have been used to cure hay fever. What's more important is to know how they shave 'em off. Helena Beauty Parlor Having installed a modern machine I am now prepare^^to do Permanent VVaving in Croquinole. Spiral or Combination styles. With my exper- ience in the larger centres I am in a position to guarantee satisfaction. Specialties are Finger Waving, Marcelling. Mani- curing, Facials. Thinning: Cutting: Hot Oil Treatments, Shampooing, etc. HELEN B. ALTON, Markdale, OnL I Where Cash I I Talks Out Loud i FANCY NAMES AND FANCY BAGS WON'T MAKE CHICKS GROW STAMINAX has the proper balanced ration and the price is just what it is worth. Farm Gate Bargain 12 and 13 foot gates -^8 in. high. Look up the old catalogue and do some subtracting. Our price for either length $5.50 Cup Grease Finest quality at a price that will surprise FORMALDEHYDE This year we have a new sales plan and can save you some money. SEEDS â€" AH Kinds ofe Garden, Grass & Clover Seeds. Osprey & Artemesia Co-operative Co., Ltd. 1 FLESHERTON â-ºâ™¦â™¦â™¦**«>>->«««>«<><kkk«<">-:k~>«>'Kkk~:««<«':->*:~>-:~:~:~><><»<>4~>^>>>><.<>0^ Spring Merchandise Specially Priced Women's House Dresses Tubfast-New Styles 98c to $1.79 Girl's Print Dresses All New. Sizes 2 to 20 Ladies' Silk Scarves New Striking Patterns Yard Wide Prints Tubfast-Wonderfu! Range 19c, 25c and 29c Yard Wide Broadcloth Good Finish-AU Colors 19c Curtain Nets and Scrims Plair. or Fiiil<.'ii-New Selection 15c to 59c Yd. Lace Curtains and Panels Swiss and Nottingham Patterns Entirely New Assortment All Wool Pullovers Ladies' and Misses'. Boys* and Men's Sizes. New spring styles. colors in all the popular Ladies' Spring Footwear Pumps, Ties. Oxfords $1.98 up Holeproof Silk Hosiery Chiffon or Service-Spring Colors 79c up Spring Millinery New Lines Every Week Popular Prices Men's Worsted Suits Two Special Spring Values $14.95 $18.95 Men's Spring Shirts Separate cr Attaciud Cellars $1.00 to $2.50 Men's Oxfords .\1I new styles-Special Values $2.75 to $4.95 Men's Work Boots .•Ml selected for hard wear $2.19 to $4.75 Crepe & Rayon Lingerie Dance Setts, Pajamas, Gowns, Slipa, Brassieres, Bloomers, Veete, Teddies, Step-ins. 39c to $1.95 gmrment 'Nv-Bask" Cor»«U» Spring Styles. Special $3.75 F. H. W. Hickling Ffcsherton, Ont J ^^^j^|jj2JJi