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.Wdnesday, Sei)teniber 1, 1937 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE THE FLESHERTOH ADVANCE Published on Colling^vood Street, Plesherton, Wednesday of each week. Circulation over 1000, Price in Canada |2.0U per year, when paid in advance $l.gO; in U, S. A. |2. per year, when paid in advance $2.00. . W. H. THURSTON, Editor. F. ' THURSTON, As«ouiate Editor A CMLKCll l'KOBLi;.M The preachers are coming; back from their holidays and are rounding' up their flocks. They have a problem which ffives much concern to the "temporal boards." Closing of the churches for one of the usual Sunday services, now fashionable, are found to vitally affect the collection plate, as many members fail to keep up their payments, and what is more discon- certing: to the pastors, too many of their flocks drift away. A striking statement with regard to this phase of the "kirk's" work waa made at a Scottish conference recently. It was then asserted that in the last ten years no fewer han 170,000 communi- cant.s in the Church of Scotland, had lapsedâ€" the equivalent of the whole population of two big cities. The "purging of the rolls" takes place per- jodically, but not thoroughly, in the old land as in this new world, and the lure of the summer excursions away from Sunday services is a prob- lem in church management that is proving increasingly embarrassing in many centres of population. EDITORIAL NOTES VVc are pleased to report that Mi.ss Ida IIill improving nicely from her uttaik of infaniilc paralysis. Mi.ss Isabel .McVVliinney of Ottawa visitrd her aunl, Mrs. (ieo. Rnss, the past. week. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Cameron of Owi.'ii Sound spi'iit Sunday with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Heron visited theii' daughter at Listowel Sunday. Miss Jean Ross is visiting friends at Brampton and Cheltenham. Miss Merle Hawton of Nottawa vis- ited her cousin, Mrs. Joe Wright, the past week. FEVERSHAM More than 370 alleged spies have been executed in Russia during the last few weeks, indicating that some of the comrades have lost their comraderle. .Miss Chadwick of Toroirto is visit- ng with Mrs. Hughes at pi-esent. Mrs. E. C. Pedlar gave her ladies' .Sunday school cias.s a very enjoyable trip recently, with Miss Nellie Short ;is driver of the car. They visited Midhurst, Midland, the Shrine and "ther jwints of interest on the shores ul the Ceorgian Bay in that di-strict. Miss Edith Heitman has taken up lu'f duties as teacher at Loring, not very far from the home of the Quints. Kdiih's many friends wish her success in her new school. Mr. J. J. Edgar, miller here, has re- turned after a visit to his home in Kgansville, near Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. James Eby of Coll- ingwood and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Korsythe of Owen Sound spent Sun- ,luy with Mr. and Mrs. (J. Eby. Mr. W. MafAleer of Ham»iond, Ind- iana, and Mr. Geo, Mitchell of Flesh- erton were callers In the village on Monday. Mr. MacAleer called on Mr. and Mrs. Cohiuette, who were ac- (luaintances of his boyhood days when the Mae.'Meer family resided In this village about 60 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and two (laughters have been visiting at Port Klgln, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls and returned home Saturday. SAUGEEN JUNCTION After all, the saying that pretty nearly tops the popularity list is "I'll pay for this." A dispatch from England says that i millions in England exist on $1.00 weekly food outlay! Could you do it? ( .Mr. and Mrs. Neil Allen of Toronto visited with Mr. Jos. Badgerow and .sons last Sunday. .Mr. H. White and Mr. D. McUan of Toronto were callers at the home of Ml'. Robt. White on Sunday. i Mr. and Mrs. Sam Batchelor and sons visited the latter's mother at lliilsburg over the week end. Mr. Hodgin and Lockhart are at present threshing in this locality. School opens on Wednesday with Mr. G. B. Littlejohns in charge. Mr. and Mrs. George Seifried of Dromore and Miss Goatz of Guelph were recent visitors at the home of Mr. Jos. Watson. Mr. A. McGlashen of Toronto called on Mr. Jos. Badgerow one day last week. That Georgetown boy who tried out a new knife by slashing nine calves should be treated so that it would be impossible for him to stage a sit down strike for weeks. Maybe the machine gun isn't a mod- ern contraption after all. Dan Cupid must have used one of 'em istead of a bow and arrow when he did hid shoot- ing at Solomon. Ship Your Livestock to DUNN & LEVACK LIMITED Canada's Leading Livestock Salesmen ESTABLISHED 1893 UNION STOCK YARDS â€" TORONTO R. B. Bennett has hay fever. While he roughed in talking at Calgury the other night, the pesky complaint did not inlpair his ability to orate. • • • A Canadian dentist claims that wr: ..â-  IS on« of the chief .causes of decay in teeth. Only one of the •auses, though. Poor digestloB, caus- ed by intemperate eating, is another. • • • The Jap-Ohineso was in a nut-shell; The struggle becsmes bloodier aad more deadly than ever. Thousands hive been killed and wounded in the past week, and the end is not yet. Too bad th«t the originators could not be made to fight it out betweea themf»lves. The innocent should rK)t be the chief sufferers. • * ♦ It is only ninety years thin week since the la.st auction sale of slaves was held in the city of Montreal. About the same time a Niagara "sdcial leader" advertised that a "wench," be- longing to hira had run away, and that he would pay a liberal ri'ward to anyone cairturing her and returning her to him. • • • In the first six mimths (if V.lZl, there has been an increase of IS per cent in the number of visitors enter- ing Canada, and ready reckoners tull us that if the influx continues until Christmas the holidaymakers will leave three hundred thousand dollars In the country. We hope the prog- nostications will be realized and that a !,'o<id share of the money will filter through to those of us who pay the taxes, provide the roads, and ensure the comfort of the spenders. Gener- ally speaking, our visitors are good pay, and get fair value for what they disburse. • • • Canadian members of the Clan Mc- Leod. who have been visiting the Old I^nd, had an un^pie invitation to attend the celebration of the l.OOOth anniversary of Its "first mentioning" in history. Not often in the High- lands has a lady b«en placed at the \ head (if a Clan, but the chief of the McLeods is now Flora, Mrs. McLeod ol McLeod, and it Is recorded of her that she proved a most hospitable hostess in the series of entertainments organized by her In the old home of the Clanâ€" the hereditary Castle of Dunvegan, Isle of Skye. Her guests embraced leading members of the Clan, not only from the Old Land but from British Dominions far and near, as well as various foreign countries. MAXWELL ONTARIO I'teV. A Statement by the Ontario Department of Health on POLIOMYELITIS ("INFANTILE PARALYSIS") In view of the prevalence of "infantile paralysis" in Ontario at the present time, and in rtcognition of the deep concern felt by parents over the protection of their children, the Provincial Department of Health is issuing the following state- ment concerning the nature of the disease and the question of what can be done to reduce the danger of infection. Nature of the Disease Like measlee and scarlet fever, "infantile paralysis" Is a communicable or "cat'ching" disease. Like tnem also, it is mainly a disease of childhood. Yet the term "infantile" is apt to be misleading. While it is true that the majority of cases occur among children under ten years of age, the 'disease does occur, especially in rural districts, among older children and young adults. The term "paralysis" is likewise misleading since it con- vey.s the impression that sonic lo«s of muscular function is characteristic of every case of the disease. This is not true. It is now known that only a small proportion of those who contract the disease actutilly develop paralysis. Since the dlsca-.e is not limited to infants and since paralysis docs not occur in all cases, the name "infantile paralysis" is now regarded .is a misnomer. The correct name for the disease is "polio-myel-itis", which simply means acute inflammation ("itis") of the grey matter ("polio") of special portions of the spinal cord which control movement of the muscles. This inflammation is believed to bi due to a special sort of infection which probably gains entrance to the ner- vous system through the upper part of the nose .ind throat. ('aiise of llie Disease Poliomyelitis has been dtlinitely recognized as a com- municable disease since 1909 when investigators succeeded in securing from humans, ill with the disease, a minute living substance called a "virus" which was found to be capable of producing poliomyelitis in monkeys. Much remains to be discovered about the nature of this virus but a good deal has already been learned. In size, it has been found to be less than one millionth of an inch in diameter. The virus is present in the nervous tissue of humans who have died from the disease. It is also found in the nose and throat, not only of persons ill with the disease, but also of persons who have been in contact with the disease How the Disease Spreads The exact manner in which the disease is transmitted from one jierson to another is not known. However, the disease docs not arise spontaneously. The source of infection is a human being who is carrying the virus. Such a person need not necessarily be suffering from the disease. Yet the mere presence of the virus in the nose and throat affords ample opportunity for spread of infection. In such cases minute particles are given off by coughing, sneezing and talking. Fingers are constantly being carried to and from the mouth and nose and in this way articles, such as improperly washed eating and drinking utensils, common towels, children's toys, etc., may become contaminated. Any set of rirouniMtanccs which permits the fre- quent anti rapid transfer of nose and throat secretions from one person to another increases the possibility of infection. There is no evidence that flies or other insects play an important part in the spread of poliomyelitis. Chlorination of municipal water supplies as now prac- tised, and the proper pasteurization of milk have eliminated water and milk as possible sources of infection. Si^iis and Symptoms of tlic Disease The early symptoms of poliomyelitis are neither constant nor regular in their appearance, but certain of them are sufliciently suggestive to warrant the summoning of the family physician. The onset is usually sudden, with rapidly rising TI'MPKRATURK, fluctuating between 101-lO.S degrees. Ml ADACHF. is another common symptom. The young child is .ipt to appear irritable and cries easily when dis- turbed. 1 he patient is usually willing to stay in bed, appears drowsy and takes little interest in his surroundings. VOMITING is fairly charaaeristic. Constipation is often present, whereas diarrhoea is imusual. Food is refused. Often the characteristic symptoms of COLD or SORE THROAT are present. SORENESS IN THE MUSCLES of the back and STIFFNESS and pain in the joints ot the arms and legs may occur. In many cases of poliomyelitis the condition does not go beyond this stage, and terminates after four to ten days' illness. However, in other cases, the disease proceeds into a second stage, in which the elevation of temperature and rapid pulse are accompanied by marked irritability and drowsiness. The patient becomes mentally disturbed and takes OB an an.\ious, frightened expression. Sleep may be distiubed by twitching and the hands may shake and tremble. The following specific signs are of particular importance: STIFFNESS OF THE SPINE. The head may be bent on the neck but efforts to bend the neck on the shoulders cause pain and are resisted. The child is unable, while sitting up in bed, to bend his head down to touch the knees. If he bends at all, it is at the hips with the back held rigid. PECULIAR SirriNG POSTURE. When he sits up he props himself behind with extended arms supporting a tender or painful spine. Preventive Measures The precautionary measure of first importance is to pro* tect the child from contact with infection. Since other human beings are the primary source of infecrion, thea children, who are evidently much more susceptible than adults, should be protected as far as is reasonably possible from contact with people. "Keep your child in your own yard" is a wise pre* rautinu. In rrowde«l Stores, street ears, motion picture theatres, bathing pools, picnics, â€" in fact, in any set* ting where there i» a large number of people, the chances of exposure lo possible infection are tremend- ously increased. Of equal imjiortance for the protection of childreQ is the prompt catling of a physician if the child shows the indications of illness clescribe«l above. Convalescent Serum Medical opinion is divided concerning the effectiveness ol the so-called "Convalescent Serum" in poliomyelitis. In the absence of conclusive evidence, the Department is con* tinning to supply this serum to physicians on request. Owing to the limited supply available, its use must of necessity be limited to cases suffering an attack of the disease. Nasal Spray Based on the assumption that the virus enters the body through the upper part of the nose, attempts are being made to prevent its entrance by spraying the nasal passages with certain chemicals. Since this method is still entirely in the experimental stage, it is not one which can be recommended for general use. Precautions in the Care of Those III When a diagnosis of poliomyelitis has been made, the patient must be isolated for a period of at least three weeks. Since other members of the family are likely to be carriers of the virus, the protection of the community requires that they be quarantined until the danger of further spread has been eliminated. Care should be taken to see that articles which may have become contaminated by the patient are disinfected or burned. Special precautions should be taken in regard to the disposal of nasal and alimentary discharges. Those who are handling the patient should exercise special cart regarding their h'ands and person before coming in contact with other people. MINISTER OF HEALTH 4