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>-^ ^ : 4 1 •r- NEWS PARADE... REPERCUSSION: One of the first things the new German-Rusaian Bon-agression pact did was to give Japan the jitters, turning the Rising Sun nation against its for- mer triangle-partner, Germany. Im- mediately Japan began to loolt wltb favor again upon Britain. Within three days of the signing ut the new pact, Japanese army men left oS stripping British sub- jects in China, began to make the German nationals suffer the var- ious indignities instead. Canadian Troops Are On Guard Against Sabotage In Dominion TIS AN ILL WIND: Wars and Tomors of wars and successive crises in Europe don't help busi- ness much. They bring trade be- tween countries to a standstill play havoc with the stock market, ciiase customers away from every mercantile door, throw the youth at the land into a frame u£ mind where they think a hand-to-mouth existence is the only possible one. But .... it's an ill wind that blows nobody good. Europe hang- ing on the brink of catastrophe has accomplished one wonder. It has Bucceeded in bringing Ontario's Mr. Hepburn to Ottawa, to confer with federal officials . . . ALL ELSE FORGOTTEN: Have not heard much talk of an elec- tion this Fall, eh, since the Danzig crisis started? Ears straining to Hockey Star Drowns Albert "Babe" Siebert, star of the Montreal Canadiens' hockey team for many years, and recent- ly appointed coach of the Plying Frenchmen, was drowned in Lake Huncn while attempting to re- trie-ve an inflated automobile tube _ which had got away from his little daughter. catch the dropping o£ a pin in the Polish Corridor, have been mis- linK bangs and crashes on our own political floor. POLAND'S HISTORY: lu 965 un- der the reign of Mieszko, whose great-grreat-grandfather had wrest- ed its beginnings â€" a province ex- tending from the Carpathian moun- tains to the Bug River â€" from the falling Moravian Empire, the hist- ory of Poland as a kingdom began. She gradually grew, at one time extending over part of what is BOW Western Russia and the Rus- sian Ukraine, as faj'. south as what formerly was Ceecho-Slovakia, and as (ar north as what is now Lat- via en the Baltic, and with a west- ern frontier appro.\imately the same as her present border. Poland has been partitioned four times. She appeared as an Independent stjite under treaties concluded iu 1795, partitioned her between Russia, Prussia and Aus- tria. Not until 1919 did she again appear as a nation, carved into the world maps by the Treaty of Ver- sailles. THE WEEK'S QUESTION: How does the new Nazi-Communist pact aid China? Answer: Japan's sum of energy is already half-spent af- ter two years of expensive unde- clared war in Chiua. But Japan has all along been counting heavily On Germany remaining an enemy ot Rrussla. Now Russia is in a po- •lUon to concentrate new stre>ngth on the Siberian-Mauehoukuo bord- »r, focal poin* of Russian-Japanese kostilities, and give all her atten- tion to defeating the J.ipanese. Meatless Months The Snake Park at Port Eliz- abeth, Natal, has a python 21 ft. loDS, which did not touch food for 19 months. It remained per- fectly healthy. Niagara Moving During the last 100 years Nia- gara Falls have moved back near- ly 400 ft., and are still moving. Tke water pouring over the edge wears away the rock â€" about 3 ft. each year. - -.. face of European events, the Dominion government has taken steps to prevent sabotage of im- portant public buildings, transport and communication lines. At the RIGHT, a sergeant of the Lincoln and Vifelland Regiment is shown standing guard on a bridge over the Welland canal, while a Lewis gun crew is seen, LOWER LEFT, keeping a watchful eye on the canal itself. In camp at Thorold, Ont., these sol- diers, UPPER LEFT, gather around as one of their comrades receives a shave from the company barber, prior to taking up sentry duty. VOICE of the PPESS EXCAVATION Out in Alberta they dig up dino- saurs, but in Ontario, merely old estates. â€" Toronto Star. FORGOTTEN MEN Rural mail carriers are to have special markers to put on their cars. But they have not had their pay raised. â€" Oshawa Times. LAND OF ABUNDANCE Andrew Murray, ot Wilton Grove, Ont., planted one bushel of Erban oats and harvested 93 bush- els. There are many things wrong In the world but there appears to be nothing wrong with an earth which can yield such an abund- ance. â€" Peterborough Examiner. NOT TO BE COUNTED ON An English industrialist visiting Toronto predicted a boom for Can- adian industry in the event of war, this country being looked upon as a first line reserve for the Old Land. That may be true enough, but all war booms leave a head- ache and a demoralized economy The truth is. the world has not yet recovered from the Great War. â€" St. Catharines Standard. ABOLISH ROADSIDE WEEDS One argument used by the advo- cates of reforestation is that a beautiful landscape will attract the tourists, yet we cannot recall hear- ing it said that sow thistle, wild carrot, oxeye daisy, or.ange hawk- weed, teazel and blue devil along the roadside and in the fields will give any special delight to those who travel the King's Highway. A large percentage of the people of Ontario apparently see beauty ra- ther than decreased production and loss in this fauna of weeds for many roadsides are dirty and fields are over-run. The provincial highways should be models of cleanliness regardless of the standards of farm practice in the communities through which they pass. â€" The Farmer's Advo- cate. Twice Champ Beard Grower The arena at Vernon, B. C, v.as packed to its brim agnin this year for tV e grand finalo carni- val, 1939. when Bert Lamarche, for the second year in a row, wa.s awarded the palm for havms grown the lushies', beard. Old Fallacy Is Elxploded Salt Does Not Cause Harden- ing of the Arteries Here is proof that should dis- prove conclusively the popular misconception that salt is harmful to the human system, that it caus- es hardening of the arteries, di- lutes the natural lubricants in th© body joints, and results in depos- its of salt in the system, paving the way to rheumatic diseases. Ward Off Fatigue An article in the current issue of the Oval, magazine ot Canadian Industries. Limited, reports that scientific studies by physiologists in leading laboratories have prov- ed conclusively that sa)t lost through perspiration must be re- placed to restore the necessary balance, and the medical profes- sion is in agreement that the us© ot sodium chloride, or common salt â€" either in loose form or as small compressed tablets, is a safe and successful method ot counteracting or warding oft the effects of exces- sive heat fatigue. Endorsement Prompted by the general belief that salt was harmful to the hum- an system. Safety Engineering, an authoritative American magazine, recently conducted a survey all among th© leading American med- ical authorities, and the following sentence sums up their combined opinions: 'Inasmuch, however, as the good that is done by salt tab- lets outweighs the conjectural harm that might occur to a very small number of people, the use ot salt in hot industries, or hot wea- ther should be encouraged.' Pasture For The Fall Here is a suggestion from the Forage Division, Dominion Experi- mental Farms, about providing good pasture in the fall. Fall rye, sown at the rate of two bushels to the acre from Augrusi 10 to September 10, depending on dis- trjct and season, will usually sup- ply good feeding for cattle until well on towards winter. Early plowing helps in preparing the seed bed, and once rye has made a (irm start, cattle may be turned into the fields, but not sheep be- cause they nibble too closely. It not pastured too closely, the rye will winter well and there will be early pasture next spring lasting till the end of June. Then it may be ploughed under and the plants make excellent green manure. Established in 1299. Town Bowling: Club, Souithamptou, England, has greens which are six centuries old. â- â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢â€¢ I â- â- â- Â»>â- â- >• Books And You BY EUZABETH EEDY >4«»»«« ••>' t "UNCLE LAWRENCE" By Oliver Warner This small book is the fine story ot a young Englishman's short Summer visit to an uncle known only through letters who lived on the island ot Pelee in Lake Bi-ie, the southernmost point of Canada. Uncle Lawrence was the only one of a large Victorian family who did not turn out to be a rep- resentative son of a Lincolnshire clergyman. His letters and the chance comments of the family caught Ih© interest of a young nep- hew (.the author). When Uncle Lawrence invited Oliver to come out to Pelee during the summer, the young man accepted with eag- er and affectionate curiosity. He found his uncle living alone in a strange sort ot crabbed content- ment. The charm of the book lies in the revelation ot Lawrence's char- acter and in the young nephew's delicate understanding ot him. It has special interest for South- ern Ontario folk who know the is- land and Leamington and Kings- ville. The names of the people in the 6:ory are real-life ones. "Uncle Lawrence" by Oliver Warner, Toronto: The MacMillan Co., of Canada, $1.65. Popularity Of Wool Increases New Textures and Color Range Are Partly Responsible It may seem early to talk about wool, but now that wool is so de- finitely a year-round fabric, '^ve can discuss it reasonably. New textures and fascinating color ranges have a lot to do with wool's popularity. Also, wools are now sheer and even tweeds are lighter in weight Wonderful im- ported knitted fabrics are combin- ed with hand knits. Circular or slim skirts in the better houses are not too short and i;ie sheer wool fabrics, some of them combin- ed with pure silk, are very thin and flattering. New "old" fabrics like melton, duvetyn, broadclotli, flannel, serge, wool bengaline and ottoman,, vie with really new weaves in sheer woolens. Some of these have ani- mal hairs woven in, and in the dye- ing, the difference in color values gives added surface lite. Angoras are also very popular in sweaters and a new hand knitted angora evening wrap is not only news but good news. o NTARIO UTDOORS By VIC BAKER ONTARIO SKEET TEAM WINS DOMINION TITLE Footing the highest individual score among the finalists in the na- tional skeet championships, which were held simultaneously with the trap competition, Fred Lister led Toronto's York Skeet Club to the successful defence of its Dominion title. The five-man team representing Canada's second oldest skeet club broke 468 x 500 targets to out- shoot the four other entries in the final match by a wide margin. Sec- ond place was taken by the Mont- real Skeet Club's No. 2 Team whose score of 440 left them 28 points behind the victorious Tor- onto squad. The other entries and scores were: Saint John, N.B., Skeet Club 432, Trail, B.C., Trap and Skeet Club 424, and the Medi- cine Hat, Alta., Gun Club 424. With a brilliant display of marksmanship, Lister missed only three clay-pigeon targets out ot the hundred thrown as his score of 97 led the Toronto marksmen to victory in the nation-wide tour- nament. In the first round of the nation- al shooting tournament, sponsored each year by the Dominion Marks- men organization, the crack Tor- onto team successively defended its Central Zone title by outshoor- ing the six teams entered in the zone from London, Copper Cliff, Hamilton and Levack. In this semi-final shoot champion Dr. G. D. Beierl was in top form as he set the pace for his team-mates with a perfect score of 50. The Dominion titlists had stiff opposition to overcome in this year's final shoot as the other four tone championship teams fought hard to take possession of the per- petual trophy, emblematic of skeet supremacy in Canada. Acre Of Wheat Brings In $8.35 How the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Figures When Twilight Comes When twilight comes and nature stills The hum that haunts the dales and hills, Dim shadows deepen and combine And Heaven with its crystal wine The cups of thirsty roses fills. Blithe birds with music-burdened bills Hush for a space their tender trills And seek their homes in shelter- ing pine When twilight comes. Soft melody the silence thrills Played by the nymphs along the rills; And where the dew-kissed grasses twine. The frogs and crickets tattoo fine Drums to the fife of the whip-poor- wills. â€" Frank Dempster Sherman. LIFE'S LIKE THAT Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Kiev ators, Ltd., has Its own way of watching the possible outcome of the wheat crop at maturity. Re- ports from Regina Indicate that present prospects are 93 points, and it is explained that a full 100 points Indicates an av6r:i.;G of 16H' bushels per seeded acre On that basis the present outlook is for an average of 15 1-3 bushels. For that grain the fixed price ot 70 cents per bushel will apply but the 70 cent figure is based on del- iTery at Fort William. Freight rates from Regina to For: William are 20 cents per 100 pounds, or 12 cents per bushel. There are other charges for elevator storage, in- surance. Inspection and weighing, and these average 3.5 cents per bushel, making the average cost of putting a bushel of grain iu Ft. William 15.5 cents. Farmer To Get But $8.35 Per Acre If a farmer delivers No. 1 hard he will actually have 54.5 cents oC the 70-cent price. Taking 15 1-3 bushels as the average yield It means that one acre will give a re- turn of $8.35 And if his wheat grades lower than No. 1 his finan- cial return will be less than that. Out ot that the farmer will have to pay for his threshing no matter it he does it by separator or com- bine. A cash return of 5S.35 per acre is small indeed, and particu- larly so for a farmer who is de- pending chiefly on grain for his in- come. ^^2^ BEE HIVE Bv Fred Nehar "There now I hope you're convinced that those fingerprints on th< guest towel are not mine!!" EG'LAR FELLERSâ€" Practical Farmer By GENE B^ RNES t J^