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If good wishes are of any real avail, Finland will certainly win a great victory over the gangster nation that has made wanton and wicked attack upon her. Throughout the world of decent men and women toâ€"day there is the same fervent prayâ€" er that was offered up for gallant Poland in its struggle against the other thug nation, Germany. To Finland, too, there is offered this guarantee that the peace that will follow this war willâ€"must â€"~â€"assure for Finlandâ€"as for Poland and Czechoâ€" slovakia,â€"restoration c! daamaged property, resâ€" litution of stolen territory, and some form of assurance of safety and independecnce for the future. Just as Poland will live again, so must Finland resume its interrupted march of peaceful progress and betterment. There are those who appear to believe that Russia‘s entry into the arena of world conflict has confused the issue. Instead the Soviet‘s selfâ€" exposure of its aims and objects has really clariâ€" fied the issue. It is apparent now to the world at large that Nazism and Communism as it is in Russia are,one and the same thingâ€"no more than cloaks for the vilest forms of the most brutal types of imperialism. The civilized world knows toâ€"day what it faces. It faces the gangster nation of Germany, with its policy of force, aggression, brutality and bestiality. The attempt to overrun and subjugate Austria, Czechaslovakia, Poland, and menace all other neighbouring nations showâ€" ed Germany and the German people for the thugs they are. The Russian treachery in Poland and the wanton and cowardly assault on the peaceful and inoffensive nation of Finland place Russia equally in the ranks of the gangster and the thug. Whether Italy and other neutral nations can stand idly by at this double threat to civilization, reliâ€" gion and freedom is perhaps open to question. There is no doubt, however, that France and Briâ€" tain will fight to the bitter end to banish the gangsters from the earth. The world toâ€"day thrills at the story of Finnish gallantry, Finnish bravery, Finnish determination, just as it did at the glory of Polish courage and resource. The Advance believed and still believes that Poland would have been able to withstand Germany, had Russia not treacherously stabbed Poland in the back. It is worth noting that Poland is not yet conquered, despite the terrific odds aga‘nst that wonderful nation. Stories are still reaching here of raids by Polish troops on Gerâ€" mans and Russians alike. There is even reason to believe that it is taking both Russia and Gerâ€" many at the present time to keep the Polish people ‘n subjection. Present indications are that the millions of Soviet Russians are not a match for the sparse population of little Finland. It was no idle boast but proven fact since then, when a Finnish leader said that one Finn was equal to more than ten Russians. In the Karelian Isthmus a few thousand Finns have held back two hundred thousand Rusâ€" sians, destroying 100 tanks with a powerful antiâ€" tank gun made in Sweden. One report tells of 20,000 Russians mowed down in a single day, with only small losses on the Finnish side. One of the epic stories of the conflict in the northern sectors of Finland is the account of small numbers of Finnish soldiers in white. cloaks, cutting down moviet troops literally by the thousands. The The League of Nations meets toâ€"day to hear the appeal of Finland in protest against the attack by the gangster nation, Russia. There is little the League of Nations may do, but the appeal of Finland is really beyond the League of Nations to the sympathy and support of the civilized world. As the Prime Minister of Finland, Risto Ryti has aptly phrased it, the Finnish people are fighting for even more than their own homes, their own liberty, their own land. They are fightâ€" ing for all the world of nations that love freedom and decency and the right. In defending their own homeland, the Finnish people are battling for the freedom of all other nations, for the civilization of all other nations, for the liberty of religion of all other nations, for the very right to life itself in all the nations of the earth. In this battle Finâ€" land should have the supportâ€"the active support â€"â€"O0f all the professedly civilized nations of the world. Britain and France cannot afford to forget the other gangster nationâ€"Germanyâ€"but France and Britain are doing what they can to assist Finland in its gallant fight against a ruthless and degraded foe. France and Britain have s>nt munitions and supplies, airplanes and other needed weapons. Italy has shown equal desire to assist in this battle. Norway and Sweden have d4one their part, so far as they are able. Spain‘s *mpathy and support have been offered. It‘s questionable if any nation now can â€"safely pretend *o hold alootf. whiteâ€"clad Finnish soldiers cannot be distinguishâ€" ed fram the snow as viewed from the Russian Canadaâ€"$3.00 Per Year TIMMIXS, ONTARIO Members Canadian Weekly NewspAaper Association; Ontarioâ€" Quebec Newspaper Association; Class "A" Weekly Group TWO PHONESâ€"26 and 2020 Published Every Monday and Thursday by: GEO,. LAKE, Owner and Publisher HSubscripticon Rates: P BP P D P P PPA â€"Aâ€"APâ€"AAP A P PA P P P P AP A PA P PA SA ~AP PPAAA PP DP P Timmins, Ont., Monday, Dec. 11th 1939 She Advanee GOOD WISHES FOR FINLAND United Statesâ€"$3.50 Per Year The chief of Toronto‘s single mysteries at thel moment is a woman at present in the Don jail. Atl in tc first all the Toronto newspapers were working | week hard on this mystery. They all appeared to agree! inâ€"la that the lady is German. The rest is mystery. At, t pr Op( first it was reported that the young woman was| very beautiful, was a wonderful German spy, had|â€" 4A $18,000 in cash, and was loaded down with secrets| énta and invisible ink. When investigation showed that} ent ;( she was not so young, wasn‘t so beautiful or glam was 1 orous, might be a refugee instead of a secret thel service agent, and had only $1,300 in cash, interest | maki began to wane, naturally. There remains, of | along course, the mystery of a woman who will not talk.} 1,, In the first place, she is said to have been arrested ; in ‘P when she attempted to get luggage from New, Lake York, and it was found that she had not entered | Oi }{0 Canada legally. All efforts to find out who shejof Ti really is, and why, have proved fruitless. The]taw police are reported as not knowing whether she gdrs‘;( is a second Mata Hari, a refugee from Naziland, Eliza or the original Ambrose Small in disguise. The}?llflfl Globe and Mail in its dignifled and decorous way|‘" says:â€"‘"She is darkâ€"skinned and darkâ€"eyed, anJ' from reliable reports does not impress as a woman | 91* who could get far in the world of espionage byi;fwifi the use of feminine lure." If she wears skirts and q pr; long hair, or bobbed, and they don‘t fall for her in | ment Toronto that is a major mystery without need of :’g;r:g support fram any other mystery !emm Heinrich Peters accused of high treason, and Walter Israel Becker, of. Vienna, a Jewish emiâ€" grant, and Herman Statefeld, charged with serving the ends of Great Britain, were beheaded in Germany last week as spies. These are not the only people who have lost their heads in Germany since this war began. Then there is the Toronto drive against Comâ€" munists and Communistic literature. The chief mystery in this is why it was left so long to simâ€" mer. Add to that the mystery of Toronto electing an alderman who is so pink that he appears Red! The only explanation would appear to be that Toronto gets many Red Crosses on its municipal ballots. There is the mystery of Toronto‘s contribution to the Red Cross! With less than a tenth of the population of the Dominion, Toronto donated over a quarter of all the money given in all the Dominion to the Red Cross drive. How does Toronto keep on doing this sort of thing? ‘That at least is a minor mystery. Ranged alongside of other minor mysteries, it makes a full â€" fledged puzzle. Connect this mystery with that other mysteryâ€"that men who rushed to Toronto to enâ€" list in their country‘s service and were eventually refused because of some fancied defect in eyes, ears, nose, heart or feet, have had to stand back and face starvation, without even adequate clothâ€" ing, while city and province and Dominion argue as to who is morally responsible for relief. The mystery seems to be the oddity of human nature that can support the Red Cross so generously and at the same time pay homage to old Red Tapse. Will those who have prated for years about toleration, conjure up a little sympathetic tolerâ€" ation for Polish, Czechoslovakian and Finnish people in Canada. The hearts of these good citizens are torn with anxiety over loved ones bombing planes. One despatch tells of Russian planes bombing Soviet troops because they saw no other soldiers to attack. Some weeks ago a Timmins gentleman who was born in Finland told The Advance that while Finland did not have large quantities of armament, what it did have was superlatively good and the very latest and best and that in defence of their homeland, their liberty, their religion, their homes amd all they held dearer than life itself, the Finnish peoplis would surprise the world. Events to date have proven the truth of this forecast. The new maâ€" chine gun used by the Finns has proven a very deadly weapon, indeed. The antiâ€"tank guns have been more effective than even those used by France and Britain. The antiâ€"aircraft guns have also done striking execution. Finland needed more airplanes, but this requirement is being supplied by several friendly nations. The hearnt of the decent world is torn by the truly abominable asâ€" sault on Finland, but there is reason for hope and courage in the remarkable defence being put up by this brave people. In the past twenty years the Finnish people have devoted their strength and talents to strictly minding their own affairs and seeking to build up a peaceful, progressive, happy nation within their own boundaries. Now, they are turning with the same determination and singleness of purpose to defending all that they have made and won. As in the case of Poland, the greatest fear appears to be that Finland may be stabbed in the back by the other gangster nation. In any case it seems to be plain that the world of civilized peoples must face the fact that until the two gangster nations that have sold themselves to aggression and brutal force are conquered and subdued, there can be no peace, no safety, no decency in this world. Toronto bids fair to be known as The Mystery City, so rapidly do mysteries arise and thrive in that overâ€"grown town. Perhaps, no one of the mysteries would be much of a mystery in itself, but taken with the other mysteries that crop up alongâ€" side, mystery seems a mild word for what appears to ail old Toronto. s P APAP P â€"AP P LAAA AAP El DP P L PAAA l P P LA : : es lt B i: lt e l lt : l |\â€" Mrs. W. H. Beaton has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brown, Sr., New Liskeard. Alongâ€"with A. H. Cavanagh, Generâ€" al Manager Temiskaming Northern Ontario Railway, C. L. Burton, Presidâ€" ent of the Robert Simpson Company, was in »Timmins last week for two days. Mr. Burton visited the local branch of the Robert Simpson Company. He is making a tour of several northern towns along with Mr. Cavanagh. Among the social and personal notes in The,. Northern News, of Kirkland Lake, on Friday was the following item of local interest:â€"‘‘Mrs. S, K. Learie of Kirkland Lake, Mrs. A. W. Jacob, of Timmins, Mrs. R. S. Ellison, of Otâ€" tawa, Mrs. H. J. Muir, of Hamilton, and Mrs. A. G. Kirkland, of Geraldton, gave a shower by mail for their sister Miss Elizabéth Hoult, of Toronto, who is beâ€" ing married today to Mr. Victor Love, in S. George‘s United Church, Toronto." Huron Expositor: â€" If a municipality reâ€"elects its officers year by year, it is an indication that that particular municipality is getting about as good a brand of economical home governâ€" ment as it is possible to attain,. But being deprived of the power to change that government, year after year, is an entirely different thing. Mrs. James Murray and daughter, Mrs. G. Reynolds, returned last week to Timmins after being the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Heavener, McIntyre street, west, North Bay. * Bornâ€"to Mr. and Mrs. Al Harrington, of the Riverside Pavilion property, at the St. Mary‘s Hospital, on Sunday morning, December 10th, 1939â€"a son. Mrs. W. W. Tanner, Maple street south, was called last week to Ottawa owing to the death there on Thursday of her sister, Mrs. Agnes Wilson,; wife of Dr. L. Duane Wilson. Mrs. T. M. White, of Kirkland Lake, spent the weekâ€"end as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Macâ€" donald. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Levesque are spending a few weeks the guests of friends in Montreal and other eastern centres, _ Mrs. Harrtington, of Toronto, arrived in town on Saturday to spend a few weeks visiting her son and daughterâ€" inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Al ("Stooge"). Harrington, of the Riverside Pavilion property. whuse fate is in doubt, and over other relatives and friends known to have fallen victim to the brutal gangsters overseas. If these good people in their worry and grief should resent the mouthâ€" ings of the disloyal and the disaffected, it would appear that there would be one time when some measure of toleration would be in order, and some excuse might well be made for exasperation and retaliation. The Advance would plead for careful. observance of the law by all. There should be idle taking of the law out of the hands of the law. But if ever there is need for talk of toleration, it surely is timely to remind people of the word, when traitors to humanity needlessly those who have borne so much fram the thugs and gangsters across the seas # Â¥ A letter in The Globe and Canada establish herself as nation by declaring war on Ru: wanton attack on Finland. 1 those who have overstressed dent national standing to seric *# w If the reports from Hungar CGermany has actually sent vol antitank guns to Finland to a its fight against the Soviet im white mark may be set down a marks for Germany. Mrs. W. Gard returned to her home in North Bay last week after visiting friends in Timmins. Mrs. Campbell Angus was a recent visitor to her home at New Liskeard. 14 Pine St. N As a teacher .. "I would strongly advise parents to have their children‘s eyes examâ€" ined. There is nothing that will retard a child‘s progress so much as eye trouble. In the first place â€"they must see clearly in order to learn. Secondly. the strain on their nervous system from trying to see in spite of defective vision may undermine their PoGr sig ht during school years may handicap a child for life." CGURTIS Phone 835 *Many people have found difficulty in locatinz the new marketâ€"place. They should keep in mind the fact that the market is not one large building but is made up of a number of small buildâ€" «ngs, all located at the eastern side of Cedar street south, between First and Kirby avenues. On Tuesday and Satâ€" urdays, when the market is open, a sign is hung near one of the houses, with the words "Market open toâ€"day." BRornâ€"on December 7th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Morrison of 257 Balâ€" sam street north, at St. Mary s Hospital SOon. Large Amount of Meat and Eggs Sold at Market Saturday Sudbury Star: â€" In fairness, this ouzht to be said for der Puehrer: In calling himself a selfâ€"made man, he takes the rap. Bornâ€"on November 27th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Dinelle (nee Kathleen Gallinger) of 57 Third avenue at St. Mary‘s hospitalâ€"a daughter. Farmers‘ Market on Cedar Street South a Busy Place on Saturday. Located at 112, 114, 116 and 118 Cedar street south, the Timmins marâ€" ket on Saturday morning was a busy place, as housewives from the town and district purchased fine meats and dairy products. A large number of farmers occupied the small houses that comâ€" pose the market site, each with large supplies of meats and newlyâ€"laid eggs, that found a ready sale. Early in the day, a large quantity of the products had been sold. Bornâ€"Oon November 17th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hannizgan (nee Estelle Sweeney) of Third avenue, Schumachâ€" erâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on November 16th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Marshall (nee Pearl Graham) of 109 Cedar street, south, at St. Mary‘s Hospitalaâ€" daughter. Bornâ€"on December 2nd, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Hoffman (nge Deaâ€" nuge Lafontaine) .of 8 Commercial avenueâ€"a son. Bornâ€"on November 21st, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nickoruk, (nee Dorothy Grydezuk) of 53 Toke street, at °St. Mary‘s Hospitalâ€"a daughter. HEMALE HELP WANTEDâ€"Girl wantâ€" ed for general housework, must be honest, capable, and have references. Modern home and no children. State . age, nationality, religion, experience, etc. Apply to Box H. C., Advance. 93â€"94â€"95p Bornâ€"on November 25th, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Klimczak, of 291 Tamâ€" arack streetâ€"a son. Cight Births Registered During the Weekâ€"end Here Bornâ€"on November 24th, 1939, to Mr. and ‘Mrs. Charles Russell Smith (nee Lois Myers) of 205 Waterloo Roadâ€"a daughter. During the weekâ€"end there were eight births registered at Timmins, as folâ€" l0 w5 :â€"â€" Harmony Hall WEDNES., DEC. 13 201 Railway Street ‘ANTED POSITION to Do Light: 50% Third Avenue, Telephone 6. tf Housework. Can Cook. Miss Murie] _ ‘Taylor,. care â€" of (Mirs.: W. Gordon," se . t 0 oo c k on ht _Â¥ Phone 135R, South Porcupine. . â€"95p . Hollinger COI\SOllOatC‘d Gold BAZAAR Afternoon Tea SALE of needlework and Finnish Baking P WANTED USED AUTO PARTS NEW SPRINGS AND GLASS Sullivan Transfer 19 p.m. until 1.066 AND DANCE EVENING to 5 p.m A letter in The Globe and Mail suggests that Canada establish herself as a truly sovereign nation by declaring war on Russia for the Soviet‘s wanton attack on Finland. Here is a point for those who have overstressed Canada‘s indepenâ€" dent national standing to seriously consider. f the reports from Hungary are correct, and CGermany has actually sent volunteer soldiers and antitank guns to Finland to aid that country in its fight against the Soviet imperialists, then one white mark may be set down among all the black marks for Germany. Timmins office.‘ To old (Mr. Biffin was delegated the honor of presenting the vacuumâ€"cleanâ€" er purchased by the staff as a token of their esteem for Miss Jones, the typist, who was leaving the office to get married. He rose, blushed nervously, and said: "On behalf of my colleagues and myâ€" self, I congratulate you, and beg you to accept this little gift. We hope that, as you employ it to free your home of unwanted dirt and litter, you will be reminded of your old friends at the STORE FPOR RENT â€" Corner store completely equipped, located at 29 Columbus Ave. Apply to 204 Maple St., South. 94â€"95 FOR RENT â€" FPront office to | POR SALIEâ€"All kinds of dry wood, any A regular dividend of 1%, and an extra dividend of 1%, making 2% in all, have been declared by the Directors on the Capital Stock of the Company, payable on the 30th day of December, 1939, to shareholders of record at the close of business on the 15th day of December, 1939. Dated the 9th day of December, 1939. I. 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A popular style, priced at WANTED, by the Childrens Aid So«â€" ciety, families willing to give homes on a boarding basis to Protestant children 10 to 14 years of age. If interested, phone 855, or call at Room 4, Municipal Building, Timmins. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All persons having claims against the Estate of Norman Edsal Burton( late of the Town of Timmins in the District of Cochrane, Mechanic, deceased, who died on or about the 5th day of Janâ€" uary, 1935, are hereby notified to send in to the undersigned administratrix of the said deceased, on or betfore the 2nd day of January, 1940, full particulars of their claims. Immediately after the said date the said administratrix will distribute the assets of the said deâ€" ceased having regard only to claims of which she shall then have notice to the exclusion of all others and she will not be liable to any person of whoss claim she shall not then have notice for the assets so distributed or any part thorc» of. Margaret L. Burton, Administratrix. câ€"o Mowat, Maclennan, Hunter, Titus Hilley, her solicitors. 45 Richmond St., West, Toronto, Ont. Dated this seventh day of December, 1939. Regina Leader â€" Post: â€" They‘re teachinz young peasant women to drive tractors in Russizs. Now the poor pedestrians won‘t even be safe in the fields . Christmas Party to be Held by Brownies, Dec. 20 The §6th pack of Brownies held their weekly meeting Wednesday evening. At the close of the meeting Patsy Mcâ€" Grath was enrolled into the pack. Thiere is now only one Brownie not enâ€" rolled . There will be no meeting next Wedâ€" day. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 1939 length. Moving and Transfer. Wildâ€" fire and Foothills Coal. Timmins Fuel. Phone 1770. The following Wednesday, Dec. 20 will be the Brownies‘ Christmas party In the Estate of Norman Edsal Burton Phone 2120 We Handle the Best at Lowest Prices sSUPERIOR FUELS Holland Bros., props. 143 Commercial Ave. 82 COAL Telephone 11 â€"04â€"96p