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February 13th. 1924 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE THE Fleiherton Advance W. H. THURSTON. - Editor FEBRUARY 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9' 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20! 21 22 123 24 25 26 27 128 29 i HOLSK-C LEANING NEEDED If one half of the chai-geu made against the government at Ottawa j\re true, it is time for the people to demand â€" and with strong language and determined persistance â€" that a halt be made and a housecleaning inaugurated that will case the count- ry of an anormous burden, ease up our taxation and make it possible for us to breathe once nioie wi'.liout a senes of suffocation. There are signs that the blows of criticism are being felt at Ottawa, and we are even told that a com- mission is likely to be appointed to examine into the matter. Why an- other commission ? Five years ago a commission was appointed to do this work and it did not do anything at a cost of more than a million doll- ars. All it did was to produce what was said to be "the most expensive joke-book in history." Yst we are asked to accept another ol these "jokes" as a balm for our wounded finances. The heads of the govern- ment know what is going on and they know how to remedy it without resorting to any such subterfuge as they did before. The matter has be- come too serious for the people to stand any more of this "jollying." They demand action, not investigation by commission. It seems to have been the ambition of our government to follow abjectly in the footsteps of a country with ten times the population of ours, at least so far as the number and scope of departments is concerned, with the consequence that we are paying out of all proportion to the needs of a young conutry. During the past ten years Canada has not gained appreciably in popula- tion, yet the members of one depart- ment at Ottawa â€" the Interior â€" have increased by 420 and their salaries have more than doubled. Every de- partment tells a like story. We are told that Canada is a better country to live in than any of the other battle-scarred countries. While tWs may be true, there is no reason why it should not be made better still, and one way to accom- plish this is for our governments to function on a business basis, just as our manufacturers and business houses have to do in order to live. The government which will undertake this house-cleaning and do it thor- oughly will deserve a long lease of life at the hands of the people. ronto, said he was thankful that the late {Tovernment had not sold our costly gubernatorial residence, for the sake of the function he was then enjoying. That's it! It is just as a woman said, "If you want to make a man good-natured feed the brute." * • * » If Charley Chaplin could but see some of the impersonations of. his famous baby moustache grown upon the upper lip of some of the swains around town he would turn green with envy, we are sure. The list includes all colors and sizes from ten hairs a side to three. We suggest that some of them should be irriga'.od to makc- them grow â€" and be seen. HOME By One of The Old Boys THE VOLUNTEERS WANTS A SHOWDOWN The Alliston Herald tells of a case where the Amusement Tax collectors been over officious in the matter of demanding a lax from an Orange Lodge at Baxter, a hamlet in the depth of the country, twelve miles from anywhere, for a dance which â- was given to help pay off indebted- ness on the hall, which is also UHcd as a community hall. The Herald wants to know "how this gang of vultures located in Toronto locates its prey so quickly ?" and calls on the member for East Simcoc to go to the minister of the Department and ask for a show-down in the mattern of amusement tax enforce- ment EDITORIAL NOTES A commission was appointed by the Dominion Government to go over and discover whether the farmers in the Northwestern States were better off than those In Alberta. Dr. Tory, the haad of this commission, has discover- ed that they are in a much worse positioh than those of our Canadian Watt But will that fact be worth the few thousand dollars that the Inquiry cost? Of what benefit is this information to Canada, unless to show that the fanners of the West can b<> squeezed a little more iHtforc they reach bed rock? • • • » W. A. Boys, M.P., at a late func- tion held at Government House, To- It is in its military achievement that Home prided itself those war time days. Of the lads themselves one hesitates to speak, so sacred are some of the memories â€" so sacred is the memory of the brave, venture- some brother or friend, who have left nothing but glorious, heart-warming, heart-breaking memories of absolute and unwavering sacrifice. It is enough to say that while they were overseas. Home lined up behind the boys in a wonderful way. Letters and packages testified to the hearts that followed across the seas. There weren't many men-folk left behind then â€" not eligible ones; and often I wondered at the response so spontan- eous from Home. And then my mind went back across a long span of years. I saw a small company of white-faced soldiers in whiter helmets marching to the station; then, two weeks later, back they came, straw-hatted, sun- burned "veterans", with a swagger. "Niagara" was over again for another year. Another picture that followed this one of two little lads clasping their mother's hands as we stood on the crest of the park hill, and pop-eyed watched the sham battle across the valley and in the edge of the woods beyond. Red figures hurried hither and thither, while galloping horses du.shed down the slope, pulled up on their haunches, wheeled around, and :i gun belched a great cloud of smoke â€" and off into the distance they dash- ed again with the make-believe field gun. The infantry charged strong- holds of the enemy; and since- then I wondered did the fierce clasp ' of our young mother's hand mean that some- how she felt that that THING, and the call of du,ty, was some day to claim one at least of us for its own, and never give him back? To us, at any rate, it was merely a great spectacle, but one that lodged lirmly in our minds and never was rooted out, â€" tlio last "sham battle" put on at home. Another picture. There were no farewells, but it became known that Volunteers had enlisted and gone somewhere â€" "to South Africa," whereever that was. Then, as child- ren, we followed the news passed around by the older folk, and heard ( of the casualties over on the veldt. And every victory was a signal for a celebration that thrilled the countryside, and led up to the final one of welcome home to those who came. These were the times when Home felt the spirit and breathed the breath of Mars; and now it .seems, in retro- spect, these may have been the things that helped the lads from Home in day to vision the need, and even in tho.so early days of the world war to pluck the village up â€" for that was actually what they didâ€" and set it down in the path of the destroying Hun. Home's record is a proud one. Three young lads, at least, fought up through the ranks to commissions, and two of them wore their stars and Sam Brown's home again. Hallowed memories, encircle five village graves under a foreign sky. And back to Home the rest have como, some med- alled, some crippled, some scarredr- all loved. Markdale Juniors Won The Markdale juniors camo down on Tuesday evening and played the iuniorn In a game coming out of the long end of a 4-3 score. To-night (Wednesday) the intermediates go to Markdale for a return game with the intermediates and they want a big crowd of rooters to gaccompany them. Sleighs will be leaving the telephone office at 6.30 p.m. and all who wish to go are asked to be on hand early. AUCTION SALE AT ROCK MILLS ON WED., FEBRUARY 27TH A Credit auction sale of farm stock, implements, etc., will he held at lot 33, Con. 7, Artcmesia, on Wed., February 28th, the property of Mr. S. W. Fisher. Rock MiTu. See bUls for large list. UNABLE TO WALK FOR THREE MONTHS Toronto Lady Bed-Ridden by Terrible Pains. Three Bottles of Dreco Gave Wonderful Relief â€" Is Now Up and Going Again. Dreco goes straight to the root of the trouble and gives relief in a meas- ure surprising to the sufferer. Such is the case with Miss A. Beland of 256 Spedina Ave., Toronto. "Only people who suffer as I did can fully appreciate what it means to be around and able to attend to busin- ess," says Miss Beland. "I suffered from rheumatism in my limbs, joints and muscles. The pains were terrible in fact, so bnd l^at I could not walk and was in bed for three months. Lumbago caused pains in my back and spots floated before my eyes. I tried ever so many medicines without result until Dreco came along. Now, thanks to this splendid medicine, I am up and about again, for whch you may believe I am happy. "I only have a little pain now and again, which I am sure will entirely disappear as I progress with ths Dreco treatment." No one need suffer the agonizing pains of rheumatism when Dre;o offers such prompt relief. This splendid herbal remedy strengthens the kidneys, the cause of most rheu- matic suffering, aids digestion, keeps the bowels open, arouses a sluggish liver and purifies the blood. It is the best system cleanser and health builder known and makes friends wherever it goes. Dreco contains no mercury, potash or habit forming drugs, but is made solely from herbs, roots, bark and leaves of established medicinal value. Dreco is being specially introduced in Flesherton by C. N. Richardson and is sold by a good druggist every- where. 10 €» m Your Last Chance to join the !© @ 10 1® '^ Springtime Club If you have not already taken ad- vantage of the Chevrolet Spring- time Club offer, this is your last op- portunity to do so. You would like to have a new Sup- erior Chevrolet this Springâ€" you will save up for one later on, prob- ably. Why not save NOW through the Springtime Club, and get, not only your car delivered in the Spring, but 6 p.c. interest on your payments? Take advantage of this last call. Join today. m D. McTAVISH & SON FLESHERTON, ONT. • e «» « i» O • • 9 9 4§» d « • ^ 9 9 9 9 « 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 WEATHER REPORT IS GIVEN AGAIN average temperature. On the 11th > ; strong winds rain and frost. The ' . latter portion of the month very mild. \ \ October â€" Very mild and dry until ' I last week, then decidedly strong \ i winds, rain, snow and frost. I Mr.J. B. Bowes of Chatsworth, the weather-prophet of Grey Coimty, ack- nowledges that he was away off on his predictions for January and pub- lishes the following new sett of predictions : â€" February â€" Very mild. Coldest part about February 8th. Marchâ€" Very mild until the 22nd, then a very decided wind, rain and snow storm, also very cold. April â€" Quite mild, until 19th then very strong winds, rains, snow and frost. May â€" First week mild. About the 7th very strong winds, rains and frost, and probably a snow storn^. The centre of the month will be mild, with the last week unsettled. June â€" About 5th, strong persistent v.'inds, rain and heavy frosts, espec- ially in northern localities^ The last two thirds of the month very de- cidedly warm, and the centre portion dry. July â€" First week very strong and persistent winds, also a very heavy rain fall. In the southern portions ' of North America I expect those : winds to assume cyclone conditions. Last 3 weeks decidedly warm and dry. August^Very warm and dry until 15th, then very strong winds, heavy rains, and quite cold until the end of the month, and probable frost about 15th and frost about the 23rd. November â€" Very decidedly dry and warm. December â€" Very mild and dry 'till 22nd, then very strong and persistent winds, rain and very heavy snow falls for the balance of the month, decided- ly cold. January 1925 will have about one week of this cold, thi bal- j ance of the month very decidedly mild. I SALT AND WATER FOR THE SHEEP During the winter the snow is avail- I able and especially where a liberal ' supply of roots is being fed the flock ^ will not suffer a great deal if water I is not given so snys the Department of Animal Husbandry Ontario Agri- ! cultural College. At the same time sheep will drink more or less water if Flesherton Hardware Skates, Hockey Sticks, Pucks, Straps, Tape, Etc. RANGES and HEATERS Shovels, Spades and Forks, Pails, Potato Pots, Double Boilers, White Cap Electrjc Washers, Sherwin Williams Paint and Var- nishes, Nails, Bolts, Wire, Tools and General Hardware. FRANK W. DUNCAN Flesherton • Phone 24 r 11 will assure the owner that his flock September â€" First ten days about is always well provided wi\h salt. Centre Grey Board of Agriculture Meetings Holland Centre February 19th Walters Falls February 20th Rocklyn February 21 at Ileathcote February 22nd Ravenna February 23rd Kimberley February 2.'>th Vandelcur February 26th Maxwell ; February 27th I'riceville '. February 28th llopeville February 29th SPEAKERSâ€" Mr. George Gicr, Waldemar: Mrs. Chas. Macoun, Campbellford, R. R. No. 4. / Mr. Gier is a successful producer of Shorthorn cattle, well qualified to deal with problems met with in general farming. SUBJECTSâ€" "How to produce beef to top the market." "Breeding of Shorthorn cattle. "Tile draining." EVENINGâ€" "Quality production in Ontario Agriculture." "The farmer's Garden." Mrs. Macoun has been a leader in Women's Institute work in her own locality. After a number of years experience in teaching, part of the time in rural districts, Mrs. Macoun returned to the farm, and is thoroughly conversant with the rural needs, methods, and possibilities. Mrs. Macoun \i>. corresponding secretary and treasurer for the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario. SUBJECTSâ€" "Essentials in Women's Institutes from an Educatonal standpoint." "The rural woman as we And her." "Our educational system past, present and needs for the future." "Woman's responsibility to herself, family and community." ocmmttiilty." "Co-opera talon. ' The District Agricultural Representative will try and be present at all our meetings. Separate meetings will be held In the afternoon at 2.00 p.m. Joint meetings at night at 8 p.m. The Women's Institutes are requested to provide music. ALL WELCOMEâ€" BOYS AND GIRLS Watch for excursion to Guelph in June. H. H. THOMPSON. Pres. MRS. H. H. THOMPSON. Pre*. W. I.j J. I. GRAHAM, Sec. Bd. of Ag'l. MRS. W. A. HAWKED, Sec. W.. Farm Insurance WE ACCEPT FARM RISKS. PROVIDED OF COURSE, THE BUILDINGS, ETC., ARE IN GOOD SHAPE. THE POLICIES ARE FOR EITHER ONE OR THREE YEAR PERIODS AND MAY BE TAKEN ON THE CASH OR PREMIUM NOTE "(MUTUAL) SYSTEM. YOUR INQUIRIES SOLICITED. FLESHERTON INSURANCE AGENCY Offices in Sproule Building W. A. ARMSTRONG S. E deCUDMORE FOUR TELEPHONES ALL WOOL SERGE 40 inch all wool College sergeâ€" 1 his is a grade and weight particularly adapted to childrens schoO| dressesâ€" colors, navy brown, green, rose, old blue. Regular price 75 cts, a yard for 59 cts- 56 inch all wool dress sergeâ€" gray onlyâ€" $1.00 a yd* 56 inch Homespun and navy coating Specially Re- duced. A. E. HAW General Store CEYLON Cash Cream S'.atioa - Store cktaea evary Taefc and Fri. era. START NOW 1 Get ready for a Bna- inesa Career by Attending LUOTT â-  • * f YoBge and Charles Streets, Toronto Our former Graduates hare sue ceeded. You can. also. We admit students at any time. Write for particulars. W. J. ELLIOTT, Principal. OWEN SOUND Basiaen, SlwrtliaBd and ranaara Coarws; also Preparatory Covrao for tkoao wko mlMed tlM trrt chance at PabHc SckooL Information free on reqtwst hf mail or phone. C. D. FLEMING. SecreUry. Principle since 1881.