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Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1938 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Publuhed oa CoUinywood Street, FkshertoB, Wednesday ot each week. Circulation over 1,000. Price in Canada |2.00 per year, when paid in advance 91.60; in U. S. A. $2.50 per year, when paid in advance $2-00. F. J. THURSTON, Editor EDITORIAL NOTES Younsters hi Walkerton have been making their initials in new cement. While the marks are unsightly there will be a certain amount of senti- ment attached to them in later years, recalling the time they were chased by the police for their unpopular prank. • • • The people of this district arc well pleased with the ten per cent rebate on their 1937 hydro bills and ap- preciate the saving to their overly- taxed pockets. The minimum bills in many Flesherton homes do not amount to more than one dollar per month while there are very few pay- ing more than two dollars. We can hardly expect to have a lower rate than is now in force but if conditions •warrant any reduction would be ap- preciated. • • • The blacksmiths will have their chance to make the anvil ring at the International plowing match at Min- esing next month. Competitions arc to be held each day for mature and junior blacksmiths. Mr. Carroll, sec- retary of the International, is most enthusiastic over the horseshoeing competitions. "We will always have horses, good horses, and care must be taken of their feet," states Mr. Carroll. 'We will either have to have more blacksmith apprentices or young fanners must learn to shoe their own horses. We hope by in- troducing these horseshoeing comp- etitions to revive interest in what is fast becoming a lost art.'' These competitions have been held in the Old Country for years and have been most successful so no doubt, they •will be an attractive feature at the annual plowing competition. • • • The milk of human kindness has not entirely left this old troubled world of ours. This has been dem- onstrated at Maxwell when Mr. An- drew Pallister decided to erect an- other barn on the site of the one recently destroyed by fire. Neigh- bors and friends assisted in tearing down a barn purchased by Mr. Pal- lister near Bethel, and transported It to the homo free of charge, They also assisted the raising of the frame â- work on Friday, floored and sided th« building, all gratia work. These same people who proved to be auch i;uod neighborly also donated hay, grain and straw to feed the stock burned in the fire. Each friend gave during the winter, replacing that of his abundance, not a great amount for each one, but the aggre- gate amounted to more than enough to see him through the winter. It was a wonderful demonstration of friendship to one who suffered such a loss as befell Mr. Pallister and we J{now that mtere wterds would not express the gratitude he feels toward the neighbors and friends for their work and replacement of his iburned crops, With Our Sick Mrs. J. E. Milne has returned from Toronto and is recuperating at her home here from her recent operation for appendicitis. Mary Jane McTavish, 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Mc- Tavish was taken to the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, last week and on Saturday an operation for per- formed on a knot in the bowel and for the removal of her appendix. The little girl is improving nicely. Har mother, a graduate''nurse, is assisting to care for her at the hospital. Mrs. Geo. Mitchell was taken ill last week and is confined to her bed. The family were home over the week end. We hope that Mrs. Mitchell will soon be able to be around again. Mr. W. H. Thurston appears to be on the road of improvement, although he is still bedfa-st. Mrs. Thurston, who has been caring for him, suffered a week spell on Friday and is also confined to her bed. Mrs. R. Wraggett of Bethel is caring for the sick, to- gether with Mrs. R. 'W. Shaw. Mrs. 'Jas. Stewart has been in the Owen Sound hospital for the past week suffering with pleurisy, and on Tuesday morning an operation was performed for an abscess on the ap- pendix. Mrs. Stewart came through the operation successfully and all hope that the operation will be a success. Mr. Harold Fawcett has been laid up in bed with a case of bloodpoison- ing in his foot, but will be out again soon, we are plea.sed to say. Meaford Half Holiday All Year But December At a meeting of Meaford merch- ants, all pi-esent were in favor of having Wednesday afternoon a hol- iday the year round, except during the month of December. A recoi'd attendance was pi'esent to discuss the year-round half holiday. All present were in favor of the holiday. It was also thought from aonver- sations in the past with those who were not pre.sent that practically ev- ery merchant in town would favor it. A petition is .being 'circulated to the effect that the holiday will be eleven months of the year and worded so that vote will not have to be made each year. .by a Telephone CALL Frequently the veterinary surgeon's imme- diate presence and advice will save cattle â€" and protect a farmer's capital against the inroads of disease, accident or other emer- gency. Quick help is the farmer's only defense against these things. The telephone brings help immediately. Without a tele- phone a farmer runs constant risk. A tele- phone is insurance at low cost. ._ Richard A. f ark Died At tiugeuia (By our t^uguma corr.) Our vicinity was shocked at the sudden passing of our esteemed Post- master, Mr. Richard Andrew Park, on Sunday evening, September 18th. Although he had not been enjoying very good health for some time, his death came unexpectedly. On Satur- day evening he felt quite well but took a chill Sunday morning and be- came very feverish. Early Sunday afternoon he fell into a peaceful sleep from which he didn't rouse until death claimed him. The deceased was of Irish descent, his parents being the late Mr. and Mrs. Mrs Geo. Park who came from Ireland and settled in Flesherton. The late Mr. Park was in his seventy-fourth year. When quite a young lad he came with his parents and family and resided on the farm on the eighth line. When a young man he conducted a livery business at Ceylon and also farmed in North Dakota. Forty-seven years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Flora McLachlan of Priceville and resided on the eighth line farm for ten years after which they mov- ed into Eugenia and conductd a groc- ery store. About twenty-five years ago he was appointed Postmaster which office he has held since in connection with the store. The de- ceased was a Methodist in religion and for many years was connected with Eugenia L.O.L. He was of jov- ial disposition and had many friends who will regret his passing. He en- .ioed fishing very much and had been nut a few days previous to his death. Besides his sorrowing widow he is survived by three sons and two daughters; Russel of Flesherton; Charles of Eugenia; John at home; Mae of Toronto and Marge at home. A son and a daughter died in infancy. He is also survived by one grand- daughter, Gwennie Park, and two sis- ters, Mrs. Martha Fogg of 'Winnipeg and Mrs. Elizabeth Mayne of Domin- ion City, Manitoba. The floral tributes were very beau- tiful and consisted of: a wreath from the family; a wreath from Mrs. Fogg and Mrs. Mayne; wreath from friends and neighbors; spray from Mr. and Mrs. Avery Hawken; spray from Mr. and Mrs. Angus McLachlan and Mr. and Mrs. S. C. McLachlan; spray from Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Sloan. The funeral was held on Tuesday after- noon. After a short service at the house the remains were taken to the United Church where Rev. Mr. El- liott delivered a comforting message to the bereaved family. Interment was made in the family plot, Flesh- erton Cemetery, where Rev. G. R. Service of Flesherton United Church assisted at the grave. The pallbearers were Messrs. Jake 'Williams, Fred Jamieson, Will Magee, Will Duckott, Fred Pedlar and Ernie Pi'octor. We extend our deiepest sympathy to those left in sad ber- eavement. Peacefully sleeping, resting at last. Life's weai*y troubles are over and past. With fond remembrance his dear ones wait To meet him again at the Heavenly Gate. ROCK MILLS LOW RATES FOR FARM TELEPHONE SERVICE Friday was Field Day at the local school when a programme of races and general athletics were enjoyed. Mr. Hills presented the winncss with nice prizes after which all enjoyed a treat of candy. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McMuUen and family of East Mountain visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. Belts. Mr. and Mi's. CUUvin Bo.vi-e, Eldridge and .loan of New Liskeai-il visited tile past week with Mr, and Mrs. L. Belts and Mrs. Badgerow. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Duckott and family of Maxwell spent Thursda.v with friends here. Visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Retts were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Graham of Walkerton, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Campbell, Evelvn and Dennis of Eugenia and Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Plnntt and Mrs. Simmons of the fourth line. Mr. Irf'o Patton of London spent the week end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nnwell spent the week end with Durham friends. Mr. Alex. Laughlin is a patient in Durham Hospital wh<'re he under- went an operation this week. KNOCKEn DOWN BY CAR Mrs. Kenneth Wright of Bevko'ev was knocked down b.v a car driven by a Toronto motorist as she was crossing the highway in that village on Saturday evening. She esoineil serious injury but was bnii.sod and • Ml. She was taken to the Mnrk- rlnle hospital for (rxnmination and 'If fitment. Mrs. Wright was form- crlv Miss Alice Winter of Maxwell. Cameos Of Iravel (Continued from Page It to smooth pavement (the first since that ten mile strip at Sturgeon Falls) was like dropping into motor heaven. The joy was short lived because we had to turn on to gravel at Rudyard, about twenty-five miles from the Soo, to avgid g^oing down to St. Ignace. The railway equipment has not chang- ed in the thirty-five years since I was there, excepting for the worseâ€" and the dwellings apparently have not had a coat of paint since. The inhabi- tants harmonize with the surround- ings. The only up-to-date thing was a gasoline tank which was patronized, but the Ancient One that served us might easily have passed for a caveman of 'some prehistoric age. A little further along we came to Dryburg. Whether the name had anything to do with it or not, we at once became thirsty. Now, there thirsty. Now there may be more may be more than one house in burg, but, if so, they were hid- den. This one place â€" a combin- ation store and farmhouse â€" was enough for our needs, anyway. 'While quenching our thirst with soft drinks, I remarked about the coolness of it and wondered how they got the ice as no body of water appeared to be within miles. They said artes- ian well and showed us at the side of the house a faucet which had flowing from it a continuous stream of water. They sunk a shaft three hundred feet and struck a flow of the purest and coldest water I have ever enjoyed. Soft drinks submerged in a pail of water under that tap need no ice. We filled our thermos bot- tles with that sparkling beverage and were sorry they were not twice the size. After about seventy-five miles of good gravel we rolled on to cement again and from there on to Duluth We had smooth going. The first large town we came to was Manist- ique, at the head of Lake Michigan. This is a hustling town, smart and well groomed. It looks like a fav- orite summering point for tourists which accounts for the fact that af- ter supper we couldn't find an un- occupied cabin, so we had to drop down six miles to Thompson to get a place t» sleep. Even there in the morning we could hear the foghorn at Manistique bellowing its warning to ships on the Lake. We were glad we had slept no nearer to it. The next day's run was a record breaker on the trip â€" from Thompson ot six miles north of Duluth â€" a dis- tance of three hundred and eighty- eight miles. That was more easily accomplished than other shorter runs on account of the excellent roads. Our route took us down to Escanaba, at the head of Green Bay â€" a shipp- ing port for iron ore. This is a town about the same size as Manistique. It seems to have a lot of civic pride for on our return we stopped there for dinner and found every electric light standard on both sides of main street equipped with a flag. A fair was on and the town dresses up for such occasions. The iron country commences about fifty miles west of Escanaba. The hills are not high but every one of them seems to exude iron; the towns are built on iron; the names of places are h'on this and Iron that â€" and the people look as hard as iron â€" although prosperous. It was a great delight running through the wooded parts of North- ern Michigan and Wisconsin. There states maintain, for miles in some places, a roadsde forest of large trees which extends back four hundred feet either side of the highway. This gives the appearance of going through a huge forest which often is the case but not always. Along the way are placed, at intervals, road- side tables by spring water, where the tourist can eat his lunch in de- lightful and comfortable surround- ings. Where a cutting for the high- way is made through dirt hills, the road builder sods each side and when the slope is steep the sods are fas- tened down with pegs. At many places signs are put warning the motorist of "Deer Crossing .\head â€" slow down." Unfortunately we never saw any deer crossing. Ironwood, on the border of Michi- gan and 'Wisconsin, is an important town, built by iron. From a pam- phlet, picked up in a cabin there, we read this, "population, 19^0 census, M.2'.)9. settled in 1885 and received its name from Captain Wood, a min- ing engineer, whose nickname was iron Wood'. Us mines produce the ' finest grade of Bessemer iron ore in 1 the world. Ironwood's mines are I I the deepest underground iron mines ia the world.'' i And in case you miftht think that on acconnt of it being a mining town and therefore rough in a moral sense, one is surprised to learn from this booklet that with a population of , a little .over fourteen thousand, therp are sixteen churcho* in the torwu. They must be detply relic-ious there. YOUR OPPORTUNITY To Have The Advance Cook Book Our limired supply is available to new subscribers. Send The Advance to a relative or take it yourself and make sure of your copy. The Advance Cook Book is made up from favorite recipies supplied by readers of this paper. High Blood Pressure And Overweight Blood pressure is one thing feared by many people approaching middle life. It is possible that some people do develop blood pressure from worry but that was not the trouble with Mr. X. In September, 1931, Mr. X. was forty-one years of age. He believed that he should be examined every year by his doctor but for three years he had kept putting it. off, partly because he was too busy and then he had been all right the last time he was examined. In those three years Mr. X. had gained about twenty pounds in weight mostly around his waist line. At last he got some free time and dropped into have his doct- or look him over. The doctor looked up his record and found that Mr. X. had added four inches to his waist line. The examination also revealed that he had added about thirty points to his blood pressure. In other words he had a blood pressure thirty points above normal for his age. His waist line was six inches larger than normal. Now the medical profession know that overweight and increased ab- dominal measurement are frequently factors in causing blood pressure to go up. They also know that, if the weight is brought down and the ab- domen reduced in size, in the major- ity of cases of blood pressure a def- inite improvement will take place. Mr. X., like most people, was anxious to get his blood pressure back to normal if he could. His doctor ex- plained that he should take moderate exercise, of which he had been taking little or none, and reduce the amount of food he had been taking. A prop- er diet was decided upon and some exercises given to reduce his waist line. It is a lot harder to reduce weight than it is to put it on but Mr. X's. doctor saw him from time to time and encouraged him to per- severe in the good work. In .\ugust, 1932, Mr. X went again to his doctor for an examination. His blood pressure was do\vn a little, weight down about ten pounds and wai.st line also reduced. He was ex- amined again in June, 1933, and now he was beginning to reap the real reward. His weight was down anoth- er five pounds and his waist line was four inches smaller than in 1931, but the best part of it was that his blood pressure had retumed to norm- al. Mr. X. continues to watch his diet and his waist line. He has a periodic health examination every year and has the satisfaction of knowing that his blood pressure con- tinues to stay within normal limits. AUCTION SALE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS ETC. READ THE "SMALL ADVTS". J. J. BROWN Lots 165-6, 3 NE, Artemesia will sell by public auction on Saturday, October 8 the following articles namely HORSES â€" General Pui-pose Mare, good in all harness; Aged Horse; Aged Mare. CATTLE â€" 12 good Cows, some with calves at foot, some to fresEen soon, others milking well; I5 head of Young Cattle, yearlings and two- year-olds; 7 Spring Calves, some well on the way for baby beef. PIGS, SHEEP â€" 2 young Brood Sows; 15 Chunks of Pigs; 13 breed- ing Ewes; purebred Oxford Dovim Ram; 100 Hens. HARNESS â€" Set of heavy Team Harness; set of Plough Harness; set of Single Driving Harness; set of Double Driving Harness. IMPLEMENTS â€" McCormack Cul- tivator, 13 tooth; 14 plate Disc Har- row with forecarriage, new; Mc- Cormack Walking Plow, almost new; M.-H. 13 disc Fertilizer Drill, new; Smoothing Harrows, 5-section; M.- H. Harrow Cart; Root Scuflfler, Chat- ham Wagon; McCoi-mack Mower, 6- foot cut; McCormack Hay Rake, 10 foot; Frost and Wood Hay Loader, new; M.-H. low down Manure Spread- er; Numbei- of feet of Hay Rope; M.-H. Binder, 7-foot cut with fore- carriage; Set of Sling Ropes; Dem- ocrat; Rubber Tire Buggy; Gravel Box; set of heavy Logging Sleighs; International Cream Separator, new; power Horse Clippers; Cutter, new shoeing; Hay\ Rack; Wagon Box; Stock Rack; Chatham Fanning Mill; Weigh Scales, 2,000 lbs.; Bag Tiuck; Stone Boat; Grindstone; Dinner Bell; Emery Sickle Grinder; Oil Tank, 25 gallon; Feed Box; 3 Steel Tanks, 40 gallon capacity; good set of Skidding Tongs; Canthooks; Whiffletrees; Neck Yokes; Chains; Shovels; Forks; Lock Clevisses; Daisy Chum, no. 2; Shot Gun, 16 gauge; Cutter Pole, com- plete with neck yoke; Buggy Pole, complete; Patent Binder; Divanette Lounge; numerous other articles. Everything must be sold owing to ill health. Sale at 1 p.m. TERMS OF SALE â€" All sums of $10.00 and under, cash; over that amount nine months' credit wil be given by furnishing joint notes ap- proved by the Bank of Commerce, Flesherton, bearing interest at six per cent. Herb. Corbett. Clerk. ^ GEO. DUNCAN. Auctioneer. A stitch in time saves the use of a safety pin. « f X t 4. » » » "» « • -I, t -^ »>^ » » â- n •-• V i"^ 4 T â- f * N^c;* for Fresher Groceries CATSUP, good size bottles 10c RICE, real good quality, special 4 lbs. 25c PITTED DATES, real fresh 2 lbs. 25c SHREDDED WHEAT 2 for 23c OXYDOL, large package 22c Special low price o men's work, high top and knee length rubber boots. MKAT. .\l,l, KIXDS. KRESH. Cl'RKD, COOKED AM. REASONAREY PRICED » For better bread we carry PRAIRIE ROSE, IVORY, QUAKER and ROBIN HOOD FLOUR. All * reasonably priced. C. J. KENNEDY PHONE 37 WE LELIVER r-^ :j » %â-  .?^