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THB FLBSiUHTON ADVAKCF. Wednesday, March 10, 1943 . A COUNTRY EDITOR SEES "w.RiTTCN SPECIALLY FOR THE I WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS OF CANADA bum 6REENBUT, Editor of the SUN SWIFT CURRENT SASKATCHEWAN RATIONING We who think in term* of BO chick- ens and four cows can hardly conceive the magnitude of the task in planning and distributing the millions of Num- ber 2 Ration Books, which you may or may not yet have when you read this. "This rationing is something which affects about 12 million people 24 hours in every day," quietly said L. B. Unwin, Canada's rationing chie*, in hi? Montreal office. Just a little background of Mr. Un- win will serve to show why it looks to me that these wartime jobs are being efficiently handled. It sounds a little Harotio Alger. At 51, Mr. Uu- win is vice-president in charge of finance for the Canadian Pacift c Rail- way, and president of their growing Airlines. He came out from Kent, England, at sixteen and in 27 years reached his present job. He was a railway clerk at Chapleau in 1908. He won the Military Cross for fcravery in the first Great War, start- ing out as a buck private, ending as a Major. He now serves without cost to his country. Tall, unobstrus- knew local conditions better tha the fellows in Ottawa or Montreal. The Story Behind Ration Bowk.-, Do you know that the King's Printer started delivering ration books to the administration between January 20th and 26th at the rate of a million a day, with the distribution, Dominion-wide, set for Feb. 19th to March 1st. You know yourself what \ was in each book. They were in car- tons of 1,500 books each, banded in SO's. There had to be provision, I was told, for additional sheets in re- gulative quantity, of course, for underground soft coal miners and diabetics. Just imagine the detail involved, and still in this set of Mon- treal offices with its clatter of type- writers and ringing of 'phones there was adiating- all over Canada, with decision and clarity of purpose but an absence of any bedlam, a distribu- tion of ration cards so vast as to stultify the imagination unless one was on the scene. As you know, the No. 2 book was not mailed out, but you folks had to j of volunteer workers necessary to put the job over. Reports coming to this office, analyzed and bird's-eye-viewed for his benefit, show that Canadians responded and saved the nation mill- ione of dollars which can be convert- ed to tanks, planes, guns and instru- ments of war. "The success of the whole scheme will depend," he said, "upon the resourcefulness and on the hard work which everyone contrib- utes." They rely on that, here in this Montrzeal headquarters of consumer rationing. As an outsider looking in, I felt they had evolved a system which aimed at simplicity combined with effective control. I didn't think I had to bother these people with questions on the why and vvherefore of rationing. The necessity is plain logic and doesn't take any undue reasoning. In previous and following articles the picture of Canada's wartime per- sonal and collective economy is paint- ed just as factually as I can make it from on the spot. If you or I want to criticize methods, that's a demo- cratic privilege. So hop to it if you feel the urge. But at least you are getting a little of the background, I hope. CEYLON ive , baldish! astronomical figures, 1 4 ' c nie. and get it." Some of us justj hate to put ourselves out and the ad- ministration realized that. They real- ized also that Canadians do not have big jobs, he takes in stride. Local Boards in National Set-up You wondered why your Local Ra- tion Board was set up, with its for- a-time inactivity. Now you probably know. It was all part of a nation- -wide scheme to do a tremendous job with the least disturbance and at a minimum of cost to the taxpayer. There were wheels revolving within wheels, policies to be determined be- fore Mr. Unwin's crew got going. Then there had to be directives to those who would do the actual work in cities and town from Sydney, N.S., to Victoria, B.C. Just imagine the confusion not to even think of your own feelings, if you had come in from the farm on a blustery day and some inefficient, if patriotic, vounteer worker got your card all balled up. But all this had been taken care of which you sat out the winter around the pot-bellied stove. The Distributing Chief ap- pointed by your own Local Ration to be Gestapo'd Into anything, and are amenable to reason. And why ( shouldn't they be, with a war on ? If we want to play rummy in the back of John Black's real estate office, the government doesn't move John's pre- mises to your doostep. So. Mr. Un- win's outfit wasn't a bit disturbed about Canadian consumers' reaction to this decision. Distribution is Complex They had to be sure that every town of 500 people had at least one distributing centre; that cities of 100,000 or more had offices located strategically to accommodate busy people, to avoid bottle-necks, even going so far as to issue instructions that doors in the places decided on were conveniently located to avoid congestion. Wo wouldn't think of things like that out our way. Do you know I was even shown how instruc- tions were sent out on how the tables were to be arranged to handle people quickly. The administration, for instance. Bourd had definite instructions on every tiny phase of the operation, and so did the other volunteer workers who are doing, or did, something had to figure out such things as re- which is their contribution to the war turn cards from ration book No 1 effort. Just think of it: all these which were handed in before you got folks -working without remuneration. * new one; and the green sheets for That's the home front for you. It tea and coffee which were jerked out means a big saving to the taxpayer, from children's books. Each and to ' e yer y book, card or sheet had to be Mr. Unwin told of the different sets accounted for to avoid letting any of conditions which had to be provid- unscrupulous person get their hands ed for in distribution for urban and or i them, rural centres. That was worked out v , beforehand, with leeway given the ** Workers Dollar Savers local distributing chief because he Mr. Unwin told of the vast number i URGENT! Great Britain asks or seventy-five million dozen Egg's from Canada in 1943. That is nearly one-third more Eggs than there were produced in Canada last year. This task can be accomplished best by every producer striving to get more Eg-#s per Hen. The average production per month in Can- ada last year was nine eggs from each hen. Two more egg's per bird per month will do the job. YOU'LL BE PLEASED WITH YOUR RETURNS Flesherton Creamer' & ProdikeCo. 66 Angus Avis, Manager The sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved family of the late Donald McLeod, Flesherton, whose funeral waa held last Saturday to the Flesherton Mortuary Chape'. The many friends of Mr. George Cairns are sorry to learn that he had the misfortune to have his ankle se\ erely injured while working in the bush recentFy. His leg was pinned down by a log. We hope the injured limb will soon be much better and that he will be able to go to work again. Mrs. Will Gibson was a visitor friends in Detroit the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Irish, Toronto, Mrs. A. McNally, Markdale, visited recently with Miss M. Hemphill and 1 Mr. S. Hemphill, and attended the ; funeral of the late Miss F. C. Hemp- hill, which was held Friday last to the Flesherton Mortuary Chapel. The sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved relatives of the late Miss F. C. Hemphill. :rl lesherton, who passed away las* Vednesday. Mr S. Hemphill of thi? illage is a brother of the deceased. Sergt.-.' aj : <;:.! <n Miox?. R.C.A.. 'ttawawa, wus a week end visitor :*!> Mrs. Micks and little sons. t ibbie and Jackie. Congratulations are extended t \Ii?s Isobel Cameron, Durham, an-.; Mr. Everette Blackburn, Flesherton who were married last Saturday. Gnr. Chas. McWilliam left Satur lay for Pettawawa, after spending us furlough with his parents, Mr md Mrs. John McWilliam. Miss Frances Collinson, Markdale. was a week end visitor at her home. Messrs. Percy Hunt and Stewart Muir are the canvassers for this vill- age for that worthy cause: "The Red Cross." Mr. Wm. Crutchley, Durham, was a week end visitor with Mr. F. R. Oliver, M.L.A.. and Mrs. Oliver. A pleasant social evening was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Stewart last Wednesday evening, when nine tables of euchre were en- joyed. The winner of the men's prize was Mr. Lawson White and for the ladies Mrs. Cecil Alexander. L.A.C. Ivan Turner. Jam's, was week end visitor with Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Oliver. Mr. F. R. Oliver of Toronto spent the week end at his home. PRICEVILLE Mrs. C. Ward and little son of Mid- hurst spent the week end in town. Friday evening progressive euchre was heH in the north line school. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fisher were winners. The storm over the week end af- fected school and church services. When so few were out, both church congregations worshipped together in the United Churh. Mr. Hermie McLean is the new mail courier, in place of Mr. Wm. McKechnie, who has been carrying the mail. Mr. McKechnie found it rather difficult to farm and draw the mail. It has been an extremely bad .winter for the mail couriers and all ^hope that from now on the roads and weather will improve. The Women's Day of Prayer is to be held in St. Andrew's Church this Friday, March 12th. The Institute met at the home of Mrs. Sims Thursday afternoon, with a fair attendance, considering weath- er and roads. Miss Anna Shortreed had the topic and gave a very inter- esting paper on "Hobbies." Donald and Kenneth Nichol donated a very fine wall bracket on which to sell tickets to raise money for war work, :he gift being greatly appreciated. Pte. Earl McLean spent the wee?. end at his home here. Mr. C. A. McLean spent a couple of days in Toronto recently. Mr. and Mrs. Colin McLean cele- brated the 47th anniversary of their wedding 1 recently. Well, we're getting down to earth again. Dentist; "What kind of filling do you want it your tooth, son?" Boy (without hesitation); "Chocolate." MEN'S ORDERED CLOTHING You may NEED a new Suit or Top Coat shortly. If so, we strongly recommend placing your order NOW, while fine quality imported material is still to be had. SUITS or TOP COATS W. R. Johnston designs .... $27.50, $32.50, $36,50 Tip Top Tailors designs $29.75 All made and tailored to your individual measure. Fit and satisfaction guaranteed. NEW WALL PAPERS Our selections for the season of 1943 are now on display. You'll find exceptionally good as- sortment of patterns. "PIONEER FEELS IN STOCK Chick Starter Poultry Concentrates Laying Mash Pig Starter Have you bouht a War Savings Stamp today? F. H. W. HICK LING General Merchant FLESHERTON VICTORIA CORNERS Mrs. Milton Bannon visited in To- ronto the past week with members of her family, Several are suffering from the 'flu and we are sorry to report Mr. Jas. Linton haviiijj developed it in one of the more serious stages, suffering an mtack of pneumonia. \Ve trust that Mr. Linton may speedily recover his usual good health. SUSPICIOUS SCOTS In Banffshire lime dust at the county council quarries was offered to farmers for nothing, but only three farmers applied for it. When the road surveyor advertised the dust for sale, a revenue of about 1,000 resulted. Winnipeg Prairie Farmer. There seems to be some astonish- ment in officials circles because "per- mission" given certain types of res- taurants to raise the price of meal beverages was promptly acted upon. That is the way "permissive" regu- lations are regarded where revenue is concerned. WARNING CANADA FACfS A WOOD-FUEL FAMINE w.NTER ALE YOU one of the Canadian householders who burned fences, doors, and even flooring to keep warm in this winter's sub-zero weather ? Or perhaps you are one of th lucky ones who just managed to scrap* through? In either case, you will want to be prepared for next winter when greater hardships loom unless you cake immediate action. The shortage already has affected many communities . . . total stocks of dry wood are nearly exhausted ... in some places the small supply of green wood cut for next winter is being used now to meet the present emergency. Throughout most of Canada, fuel-wood is obtained not far from where it Is consumed. Its production and distribution are the business of local citizens. The Dominion Government recognizes that the wood-fuel shortage It so serious that even with die full co-operation of everyone in affected com- munities an adequate supply is not assured. Accordingly, it has been decided to stimulate the output of wood-fuel by assisting those normally engaged In its production and distribution. To this end, the following measures will be adopted: 1 A subsidy ot $1.00 per cord will be paid to dealers on all commercial fuel-wood contracted for and cut on or before June 30, 1943, and held to dealers' account on that date. 2 The Coal Controller has been authorized to arrange in his discretion for the payment of such portion of the transportation costs as he considers proper in respect of fuel-wood, particul- arly in cases where dealers, to procure supplies, find it necessary to contract for fuel-wood at locations outside the area from which they normally derive their supplies. In order to obtain any such reimbursement, dealers must obtain a permit from the Coal Controller before contracting for such supplies. _ 3 The Coal Controller will repurchase from dealers at dealer's cost all commercial grades of fuel-wood on which a subsidy of $1 per cord has been paid and which are still in dealers' hands as at May 31, 1944. 4 Assistance will be given in providing priorities for necessary equipment. 5 Farmers now on the farm, and who leave the farm temporarily in response to this appeal to engage in fuel-wood cutting, will be deemed by National Selective Service to be carrying out their regular occupation as farmers and will be given all the rights of deferment of military service which such an occupa- tion now carries. Such temporary absence should not, however, interfere with agricultural production. Municipal councils, farmers, fuel dealers, individual citizens, service clubs, and all other group* in communities where wood-fuel is burned, are urged to begin at once a rapid survey of their local situation, and to take imme- diate action to relieve the shortage. THE DEPARTMENT OF MUNITIONS AND SUPPLY Honourable C D. How*, Minister *"'