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Page Four THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 4th, 1944 ADVENTURE IN UTOPIA (By Bruce Hutchison) The year was 1960, the spring morning sunny and Mr. Jones was feeling good. As he walked briskly towards the CC.y government bank, his mind was busy with the details of his great invention which, he was confident, would revolutionize the shirt industry of Canada and bring a blessed relief to the whole male population. Mr. Jones' idea was simple but tremendous. He proposed to manufacture a shirt which would be sold to the customer without any pins in it. As every male Canadian had been ir revolt for half a century against the Capitalistic nuisance of ten pins, which were cunningly hidden in every fold of a new shirt, and had to be extracted, like a Chinese puzzle, just when a man was in a hurry to dress, Mr. Jones felt sure that his invention would receive the support of the CCF banking system. All Mr. Jones wanted was a small Ion to finnce a pinless shirt fctory. But ths bank manager pointed ou that Mr. Jones must first get the approval of the government shirt controller. This took two months, and 15 letters and two long-distance calls to Ottawa. Threa months were required to secure the authorization of the button controller, because he insisted on Mr. Jones adding two extra buttons to his shirt design to enable the government's button cartel to sell more buttons. There was also a month's argument with the technicians who controlled the length of shirt tails, for at this time, due to a change in the CCF party lme, tails were fluctuating from day to day as the issue was debated in Parliament. But in the end, after two years of negotiation, Mr. Jones had the approval of the government controllers except in one vital particular. He had been pinned down by the government's pin controller. The Pin Controller, a powerful figure who had been appointed because of expert knowledge gained in the growing of apples in the Okan-agan and because he had been deleted for Parliament by a man who had once been a capitalist--took a dark view of Mr. Jones' invention. Therefore, just as it was about to make a Ion to Mr. Jones, the bank was instructed from Ottawa to hold up the whole project while the pin controller looked into it. The pin controller could not look into it for five months because he was then fully engaged in his historic struggle with the government's safety pin trust to enforce the three-pin plan for diapers, which Premier Cold-well had found very damaging to the housewives' vote. Finally defeated on the three-pin plan, the pin controller was further shocked to hear that Mr. Jones intended to eliminate pins from shirts altogether. In a memorandum to the Central Planning Bureau, accompanied by 17 blueprints and a marked copy of "Make This Your Canada" the pin controller reported that if Mr. Jones started the fashion of the pinless shirt, the government's socialized pin industry would be ruined. Ijn a long, secret interview with the Planning Committee of the Cabinet the pin controller showed that such a dangerous invention was bound to spread, because it would be popular and the customers would demand it. Presently there would be no market for the government's output of pins, workers would be thrown out of their jobs, factories closed and, incidentally, there would be no more need for a pin controller and his thousand assistants. While some members of the Planning Committee of the Cabinet, being shirt wearers themselves, hs secret sympathy with Mr. Jones' project, they patriotically disregarded their own convenience for the sake of the Great Central Plan, and supported the pin controller's argument. As Minister of Propaganda Lewis pointed out, if the government once admitted that the customer, not the government, could decide what kind of goods he should buy, the Great Plan would be fatally undermined. With this Premier Coldwell agreed but instructed Mr. Lewis to issue an announcement reiterating that the CC F government wanted to encourage sound private enterprise. The bank manager telephoned Mr. Jones to communicate the government's instructions that no loan could be issued to eliminate pins from shirts, but Mr. Jones had disappeared. He was an old man by now and had been confiened to the government's comfortable institution for the violently insane. Here he was kindly treated and, apart from his hibit of sticking pins into the guards when they weren't looking, appeared to be a quiet and happy inmate. As for the public, it didn't care about the decision to keep pins in shirts because it had lost its shirt long ago. And, as Minister of Agriculture Noseworthy said in a notable speech, the country had beer rescued from a capitalists' plot and was now safe for the stuffed shirts. Truck Sales Trucks and trailers sold at auction or in sales of personal or household effects are now included in the Price Ceiling Order for used trucks. Formerly only trucks and trailer sales by automotive dealers came under the price ceiling. A SOLDIER asks your help... Men on the fighting fronts are ready to give their lives that we at home may live in peace and freedom. All they ask in return is a full support on the home front. Give it to them! Lend your dollars to buy their equipment, to help bring them home sooner, to bring them home to their familites. Put them and Victory First. Put Victory First Buy Victory Bonds SPONSORED BY Fox's Restaurant It,s No PUSHOVER! There's tough fighting ahead .... twenty-four hours a day! Our men must have more fighting stuff . . . better stuff than they've got against them! 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Put Victory First BUY Victory Bonds SPONSORED BY Matthews Meat Market SPROUT POTATOES FOR EARLY USE (Experimental Farm News) The sprouting of potatoes for a few' weeks before planting time has been found helpful to obtain extra-early mature potatoes. An early variety, such as Irish Cobbler, should be chosen for this treatment. The tubers selected for sprouting are first disinfected, then placed in shaUow boxes, with the bud ends up, (hotbed flats will serve the purpose) and when placed in a room with a temperature of from 55 to 60 degrees F., green healthy sprouts will have developed in four to five weeks. Seed treated in this manner when planted in shallow drills as soon as the ground is warm enough will produce strong, vigorous tops and new potatoes in less time than seed that is not sprouted. Too high a temperature in direct sunlight under glass- may spoil the sets. In regions where frost often forestalls maturity presprouting may considerably increase the main crop. C. J. Fast, of the Dominion Experimental Station at Beaver lodge, Alberta, in reviewing a date-of-planting experiment conducted for six years up to 1926 finds that potatoes put in trays at the time the first outdoor planting was possible and then planted at successive weekly intervals, decidedly outyielded sets taken direct from the root cellar. This was especially true with the later plantings, which averaged 30 per cent more yield from sprouted than from unsprouted sets. Sprouted potatoes are sometimes withered and the loss of moisture from the tubers may ocacsionaUy result in lower yields. To avoid this, where only small lots of seeds are sprouted for early use, dry sand can be used to All in around the tubers so as to cover them slightly. The sand is moistened and kept moist until the seed is planted. An advantage of the sand sprouting is that a strong root growth is also started simultaneously with the sprouting. Great care is to be exercised, however, at planting time on account of the danger of injuring the roots. CHANGING SEED GRAIN AND ITS DANGERS (Experimental Farms News) Changing seed grain is often a dangerous practice unless there is some guarantee that the new seed comes from a reliable source, is well graded and represents a recommended variety known to be adapted to local conditions. In view of the large amount of poor quality grain harvested in 1943 and a severe shortage of good seed for the 1944 crop, many farmers will be forced to purchase new seed this spring. In many cases it will be difficult or even impossible to get good locally grown seed. When seed is brought in from a distance, the price runs high and unless registered or certified seed of an adapted variety is purchased there is no guarantee of the genuineness of the variety. There is no doubt that a good deal of the so-called poor quality grain grown in 1943, could be used as seed this spring if sufnicient care were taken in its preparation. Even if such grain germinates only 60 to 70 per cent, it might still be used as seed through grading, careful treating for diesease and by making up for loss of germination by heavier seeding. To those who comtemplate the purchase of new seed, as a result of the poor quality of crop in 1943, it might be well to consider the possibility of making use of home grown or locally grown grain by taking special pre-coutions in grading, germinating and treating for disease, particularly if the variety in use is known to loe satisfactory. PRICES DOWN FOR FRESH FRUITS AND VEGEATBLES Prices of oranges, grapefruit, cab bage and lettuce are decidedly lower to-day than they were in April, 1913, is revealed in a survey just complct ed by the Price Study Panel of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board' Consumer Branch in Toronto. Large size oranges are selling ii Toronto to-day for five cents a dozen less than prices charged for the same size and quality in April 1943, according to Consumer Branch reports released at a recent Price Panel Meeting. While Toronto housewives paid 25c for two grapefruit in April, 1! they can buy three of the same and quality for that price to-day. Cabbage a year ago, ranged from nine cents to 19c a pound, according to Consumer Branch records. To-day, cabbage prices run from three to six cents for the same quality and quantity. Lettuce which cost 27c a head last April, can be bought by consumers at two heads for 25c to-day, according to the survey. These price declines were the result of the price ceiling order placed on fresh fruits and vegetables by the Prices Board last fall, Consumer Branch points out. Owing to Canadian policies of subsidizing imports and distribution by zones, Canadian fertilizer prices are probably the lowest in any country of the world, being several dollars a ton less than in the United States or in the United Kingdom. VERNONVILLE* May 2nd, 1944 Pte. Russell Warner, of Kingston, spent the weekend with his wife and family here. Miss Annie Kellie, Colborne, visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Waite on Sunday. Miss Philly Broomfield visited Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Waite on Saturday. Vernonville Y.P.U. held their final meeting for this season in the United Church S. S. hall, Grafton on Wednesday evening. The meeting opened by a hymn, followed by prayer. Readings were given by Mrs. W. S. Gil-lespit and Mrs. Rutherford. Solos by Miss Betty Harnden. Miss Betty Hoskin conducted a quiz. Mr. Chas. Bedley has returned home, after spending the winter at Toronto. Miss Bessie Harnden, C.W.A.C., of Toronto, spent the weekend at her home here. A large flock of wild geese was seen flying north on Saturday. We are pleased to learn that Mr. Martin Kanary is out-of hospital and convalescing at the home of his sister at Cobourg. Mr. F. Graham visited his son, Mr. Archie Graham and Mrs. Graham, Burnley, on Monday. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. J. W. Winney, Wicklow, in his recent bereavement. Sorry to report our Minister, the Rev. Mr. Archer, Grafton, is confiin-ed to his bed for several weeks. Mr. C. Somerville, Castleton road, called on Mr. F. Graham on Wednesday. Mrs M. Warner spent the past week with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Bilcox and Mr. Bilcox, Pickering. Mrs. Mary Harnden, Ajax, has been promoted to inspector. Mrs. Harnden is a Vernonville lady. Mrs. W. S. Gillespie and Mrs. J. Deviney attended the W. I. meeting at the home of Mrs. E. Kernaghan, near Colborne, on Thursday. Quite a number from here attended the funerail of Mrs. J. W. Winney, Wicklow, on Friday. Pt. Floyd Waite is spending his iurlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Waite, Wicklow. Mr. and Mrs. Alec Woodruff and son Kelly, of Centreton, called on friends in the village on Friday. BROWN'S CORNERS May 2nd, 1944 Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Geo. Graham who passed away on Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Brown, at Wade's Corners. Mr. J. A. Smith has sold his farm to: a family from Timmins. JWe welcome Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buchanan and Ivan to our midst. Mr. and Mrs. Penfold of Toronto have moved to the farm of the late Wm. J. Kelly. Mr. and Mrs. F. Fairfield have moved into Mr. Stanley Downing's house. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Evely spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. i. R. Goheen, East Colborne. Quite a number from this district and Colborne attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Bert Ferguson on Wednesday of last week at Cobourg, where she passed away at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Ferguson was well known here, having resided in this district since 1920 until she moved to Lakeport. SHILOH May 2nd, 1944 Church service here next Sunday evening at 7.30. Sgt. Jack Mutton, R.C.A.F., Toronto, spent the week at his home here. Miss Vivian Jones, Castieton, visited Miss Ruth Mutton over Sunday. Mrs. Robt. Darke and Marjorie are spending a few days this week with Mrs. Fred Brown. Congratulations to Miss Rena Mutton, who was successful in passim her final exams at Colborne High School. Mr. Angus McDonald and Mrs. W. S. McDonald called on Mrs. H. Ful-ford Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Scott, Carrying Place, spent Sunday with Mr. Hugh Mutton and Miss Nellie Mutton. Mr. and Mrs. John McCracken and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Mutton, Jean end Donna, were Sunday guests of Mr. Garnet Mutton and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mutton, Dundonald. The members of the Shiioh W. A. met last Thursday afternoon, April 27th, at the home of Miss Ruth Mut-tOh. Nine members were present. May 2nd, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Lome McDonald visited Mrs. (Rev.) Parry, Wellington, during the past week and found her recovering nicely from her recent severe heart attack. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Carr and chil-en, Trenton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Benedict. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Chatten (nee Dorothy Walker) who are the proud parents of a baby girl, Carolyn Marie, born at Cobourg General Hospital i Thursday, April 27th. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Walker of Toronto, who were married April 15, have been visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Walker, during the past week. NATIONAL SELECTIVE SERVICE Mr. Farmer: National Selective Service is anxious to help you to fill your labour requirements and asks your co-operation. You can help by making your needs known as early as possible. For GENERAL FARM HELP apply to your Employment and Selective Service Office. The Office at COBOURG, TRENTON or PICTON will assist you. Or for STUDENTS or SHORT TIME SEASONAL HELP apply to Farm Service Force, Provincial Department of Agriculture, Toronto. PROPERTY FOR SALE FARM, 5 acres, choice garden land, newly built frame house, cottage design, soft and hard water, good cellar, barn 30x48 ft., stable for 5 head, good'hen house, good garage. This property is within li/> miles of Colborne. Sacrifice for quick sale. FARM, 300 acres, good land, some orchard, spring water in pasture; new frame house, large barn, 40 head, 10-horse stable, hen house. $11,000 or exchange. FARM, 75 acres, well watered and fenced, good level land, good buildings, on county road. See this one--$1500. FARM, 65 acres more or less, lot 34f con. 6, Cramahe Township, mostly workable, trout stream, frame house, 6 rooms, bank barn. SOLID BRICK HOUSE, 7 rooms, with modern conveniences, barn, half acre of land, in Village of Colborne. Persons having properties for sale are invited to list them with the undersigned. We pay for advertising. S. E. ROBINSON Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent PHONE 78r23 COLBORNE, Ontario "Colborne's Prosperity Depends Upon Those Who Spend Their Money in Town" Have YOU thought What it means to wear this emblem! when you listen to news of what our boys are going through overseas . . . and read the casualty lists in your newspaper every day . . . and measure the sorrow and anxiety that have come to thousands of Canadian homes -- and may come to many more ... Are your satisfied that you are doing ALL YOU CAN? Our men and women in uniform are ready, if need be, to die for Canada, for Freedom, for YOU. Compared with that, no amount of self-denial is too great. Are you prepared to put EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR YOU CAN SAVE into Victory bonds? Into bonds that will assure a steady flow of vital supplies to bring Victory closer? That's what YOU can do to help shorten the war, to save precious lives. 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