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'r? t PAGE ?WO OfI1LO I"TAJWMfifVTaH'l voj W, TtEKSJ a EDITORIALS 76th ANNIVEIRSAIRY 'bF THE HOUSE 0F JAMES 1 Alexander MacKenzie, a stone mason by trade, was Prime Minister of Canada around the time when the late M. e,. James, a school teacher, bought The Canadian Statesman, lock, stock and casIf box. That was away back in August 1878. Ever since then The Statesman has remained under the ownership and direc- tion of the House of James. And over that space of years there have been only two editors, M. A. James and his youngest son, Geo. W. James, who is privileged ta write these lines on this anniversary occasion. The Statesman Nvas founded in 1854, by the late W. R. Climie, so next year this newspaper will observe its lOOth anni- versary. It may also be noted Othat The Statesman, since 1878, has established a record flot equaiied in Canadian journ- alism, in that it has purchased and amal- gamated seven of its local contemporary newspapers. Delving into dusty file copies of The Statesman for our weekiy "Dira and Distant" feature column, brings into constant view the amazing changes that have evolved in the past three-quarter century. Candies and coal oul lamps in the distant days sputtered their feeble light while the editor's pen scratched out virile copy. These also were the days when type xvas ail set by hand, letter by letter, from the "case". Todav, under fluorescent tubes, complicated Linotype machines, almost human, with their cogs, cams and clickings do the job much faster and better. The machine age came almost imper- ceptib]y and invaded almost ail fields of endeavor. Built upon and around a pros- Iperous rural community, The Statesman has always been viewed locally as a farmn paper. Support for the important basic industry of agriculture bas been the key- note, and stili is. Steadily rising casts of labor and materials, as well as mounting taxes, have not dismayed subscribers or advertîsers for taday the readership of this family journal and the advertising patronage stands aI an aIl-lime high. Under the father and son editorships, The Statesman bas recorded the news of six reigning Empire monarchies, and the palicies of twelve successive Prime Min- isters of Canada. Also, we have survived three or four depressions, two great World Wars, and twa spasms of fear and inde- cision in between, the latest still with us. ,And with the complacency s0 generally prevalent, despîte ail the stress, The Statesman, even wbile protesting, bas survived and had its share of prôsperity and the satisfaction of rendering a con- structive service for the betterment of this. commun ity. The House of James presently iden- tif ied with The Statesman consists of Editor Gea. W. James; bis co-partner John M. James, younger son of Mrs. N. S. B. James and the laIe Mr. James, wbo on Monday wvas again elected M.P. for Durham County for a second term; and the business manager. Major Wm. G. (Bill) James, D.S.O., son of Mr. and Mrs. Gea. W. James. These two grandsons of the first editor bid well ta round out the century of the Hause of James and lustily coming on are several great grandchildren, who, given the legacy of freedom ta write and speak, may well lift The Statesman ta new heighbs of service ta this grand aid County of Durham and Canada at large. Ton many Canadians are wiliing ta take for granbed the many resources and other natural advantages which make this nation of ours a great and actualiy envied country in the eyes of s0 many people in other less fartunate countries. If you are honest enough with your- self ta admit you are in the above categony of an indifferent citizen and will bestir yourself ta become a better Canadian by being informed about your country we would strongly recommend that you secure a copy of a uitIle bookiet af 100 pages, titled "Canada To-Day" issued by The Bank of Montreal. This book is worthy of the hîghest commendation, and is, aI the same time, worbhy of study by ail Canadians who can secure a copy. Beautifuily prînted, with scores af effective pictures, this bookiet is a veîitahle sborehouse of information regarding Canada, its present industrial, economic, social and cultural life, and ils great passibilities for future development. The foreword ta the book gives ample explanation of why il was pubished. Il points out that il bas been said that the twentieth century belongs ta Canada. Here we have a nation with ail the vigor of youth. In a century of steady growth, this vast, sprawling country bas been transformed from a few struggling colonies int a great, cohesive nation. With but fourteen million people, Canada bas came ta rank as the third greatest trading nation of the world. Like any bealthy youth, Canada has ber eyes fixed on the future--on her great opportunities for the development of the- nation and on ber responsibility for the part she will play in the family of the United Nations. The future is rich for Canada. Tt is ta tell this story that The Bank of Montreal bas published this bqokiet, and the job bas been done remarkably well. Within ils 100 pages a tbrilling story is told, one that will bring a throb of pride to the mmnd of any Canadian who. reads it, and will, at the same time4 be a mine of valuable informationi to people, of other lands wbo seek ta learn the great story of Canadian development. COSTS REAL MONEY TO START UP FARMING THESE DAYS The recent annual conference of the Junior Farmers' Association, at Guelph, was presented with some figures on the high cost of acquiring a farm nowadays. Their source is the economics division of the Ontario Department of Agriculture which ýestimates that the capital invest- ment runs f rom about $17,000 for a cash crop establishment up to as high as $37,000 for specialized farming enterprises, The average is placed at $30,000. Such figures as these might be dîsmay- ing ta any young man contemplating a farming career. The facts are, of course, that few beginners have anything like a capital of $30,000, but lack of it need flot prevent them from makîng a start. Many young farmers, if they are flot fortunate enough ta take over the family place, start as tenants. Bicycle Dcz.z Il is high t1ite pate'its and schaol authoribies taught youngsters bo ride their bicycles more carefully, editorializes the, Journal of the American Medical Associa- tion. More than 600 deabhs are caused by bicycle accidents in the United States each year-two-bhirds of them between May and October; nine out of 10 involving boys. Collision with motor vehicles is blam- ed for four-fifths of these bicycle deaths -cutbing-in ini front of cars, carrying an extra passenger, crossing from one traffic lane ta another çvithout signalling, riding on the wrong side of the street, riding too far from the curb, ridtng around and be- Establihed 1854 with which is incorporaîted The Bwmanvill News, The 'eca fie Independent and The Orono News 98 Years' Continuous Service ta the Town of Bowmanville and Durham County AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER mimIe UDIT, UREAù SUESCRIPTION RATES $3.00 a Year, strictly in advance $4.00 a Yecxr in the United States Publjsbd br' TME JAMES PUBLISHING COMPANY Authona.ed cm Second Clos# Moil Post Office D.parnment, Ottawa Bcwmanvill.> Ontario GEO. W. JAMES, EDrroit But the raising of capital is not so difficuit as il once was. Ontario legisia- tion, specially designed for young farmers, provides for loans up ta $15,000 for land and buildings. Under an alternative fed- eral statute, il is possible ta borrow up to $10,000. Separate federal legisiation for farm improvements permits loans toaa maximum of $3,000. An interesting sidelight an the farm- ing business' is ta be found in the exper- ience of Dubch families coming ta Canada since the war. 0f a total of 4,500 sucb families, classed as agricultural workers, about 1,500 bad settled on farrns of their own by the middle of l-ast year. A large proportion of these were in Ontario and many bave seîtled right here in Durham County and are proving a real asset ta the community. lween automobiles, lack of caution at in- IersL--tions and curves and whén entering the street from driveways ... aIl these are cited as f oolhardy and oflen fatal practices. "The facts make it cleariy evident that most bicycle accidents can 1;e prevented," concludes the editorial, Coming down right te home, it s about time children were impressed with the fact il is against the iaw ta ride their bicycles an the sidewalks, particularly in the business section of King Street. Observations and Opinions In freedom individuais deveiop them- selves, beaucracy dwarfs them. The greatest danger ta democracy is the belief that there s virtue i.n errer when multiplied by ballots. When farm prices decline faster than the cost of production gaes down, farmers are compelled ta give urban workers more real wages, thus increasing the fixed money wages of those fram whomn farm- ers buy goods and services. Urban work- ers now gel twice as much per heur as f arm producers whose work requires high- er skills and more industry than other occupations. lb is amazing how many power-seek- ers, lotalitarians, and idealists will work sixteen hours a day seven days a week and shorten their lives in a futile effort ta prove, that national and international well-being can be achieved by mass legis- lation under which masses cf Workers will get more wealth than they produce by .working less than s good for them phys- icallY and- ecuomiclly. .. Distant Pa. From 1%eh.Stategman Fn 49 YEARS AGO The Lindsay, Bobcaygeoi and Pontypool Railway whic] was taken over by the C.P.E was officially opened on Aug lut. The line starts at Burketor run's through Lindsay and end at Bobeaygeon, a distance of 3i miles. It was built at a cost o $78ÙJ,000, being botiused as fol lows: Dominion Gov't, $150,000 Ontario Gov't, $50,000 and loca municipalities, $75,000. Carl wright dignitaries to be passen gers on the first trip include( John Hughes, Geo. L. McLaugh lin, R. Jobb, Thos. Wood, J. G Howîe, Anson Taylor and J. H Devitt. Hon. Edward Blake, K.C., whc represented West Durham foi niany years in the House o: Commons at Ottawa, nowà mnember in the Imperial. Hous( of Commôns, London, Englanc was guest of honor at a banque given by the Irish Party in re. cognition of his fight for homE rule in Ireland. Col John Hughes, Newton. ville, has been appointed Briga- dier of the 6th Intantry Brigade comprising the 40th, 45th, 46t1 and 5lst Regiments cf this dis. trict. Wesley Cawker and Wm Pound attended the annual pic- flic and meat dressing contest o. the Meat Cutters and Butchers' Union in Toronto. Thos. H. Lockhart, native ol Bowrnanville, has been appoint- ed principal of Indian Industrial Institute at Red Deer, N.W.T. John Percy met with a serious loss this week when his fine trotting stallion "Sylviego"' diec fromi acute indigestion. He was once offered $ 1,000 for this horse. A union picnic of Bethesda, Salem and Providence Sunday Schools was held ini the grove cf W. J. Bragg, Providence. Games and races were conduct- ed by Pastor L. S. Wight. It Is just 50 years ago tbal Henry Munro was elected to; re- present West Durham ini the Legisiature. Among our native sons froni Toronto who spent the- wee 'k-end under the parental roof includ- ed Frank Knight$ Byron Van- stone, Wallace Shaw, Byron Hoddy, Fred Pattinson, Will Prower, Fred and Paul Trebsi- cock, Reuberi Ccx and John rait. Solina-Debate thîs week at -Di-viisioli on "Resolved that city life iu moire to be desi%. than ,ountry life" wlll be exj#lainecl by S. E. Werry and H. E. Lanie. Salem - Edna Collacutt, daughter of R. H. Collacutt, wasý lWown !rôm a horse rake break- Jý hér cilar bone and a leg. j Boiter Gel That Dog License Now' Or Pay Extra Fine NotUceg Were sent te 231 dng ownerin Bowmanville on Wed- neuday, of last week that the deadline for buying licenses for thein pets IR past, and from now on they can be pnoseculed wilh- out funther warninjç if their dogs are not tagged. Response ta this notice bas been gocd. Tex Collector. Clair- ence Oke stated, and well aven hait cf the 475 dog cwners in town have now purchased their licenses. A dog rnust be iicensed as soon as il is born, he polnted out, and fees are $2.00 for a male or a spayed female, and $5500 for an unspaved.femalè. Nol Too Early Now Io Plan For Local Fairs in Durham Red Cross Society, Toronto,1 Fal] fairs mnay seemn remote at Pooling Exhibits ba Dea Edtor Auus6.195 the present timie, but it wvill not Quile often, to reduce the cost st Da dtr At hisclie t £ siîîimps-be very long before the season and timie required to attend lez sil osae h ucs o h ilh here and even now, fairs with exhibits, particulaiFly -----~--1953 Caniadian Red Cross appeal.1 farmiers and othcrs who are1 livestock. a group of neighbours but there is a possibility that. probable exhibitors at our fairs may pool together in bringing 25 YEARS AGOwhen final returns are tabulat- should bo yvmng somte though1t,; their exhibits and looking aiter in Dr. James L. Hughes, Toronto, ed it wîil be the most successful and ex-en preparation, 10 theiri thern at the. fair. i]lstiou sn f Drbmof recent years. exhîbits.Onoftesctsnsces ,,an ilsrossno uhm The support of the weekly Onee cos for oalfir t fairseasdo!tgoin showmand R. County, gave one of the first press of Canada in the recent Thstly ee of oahe intrst shipis earnd sof on soan re g. lectures at the Chautauqua Lit- campaign Aras nmost gratifying inosthyeebis and the ire st 0 prion er eecisnthnd bet i, erary and Scientific Circle 1aindheyouiitsmnayhrbes nsuretin.that i nyourt- s founded 50 years agq by Bishop intel-es inayResre tsha had avay to arouse this interest any ter than to stant with a ;rly ý8 J. H. Vincent at Chautauqua t1 etrta lreadhg ul determination to select, P*are f Lake, N.Y. State.1 success. iyehbt ftevrospo and condition the exhibils well 1- he arntt ros Cîetî pte- ouriîîalubîe assstaceduets, livestock and other items ahead of fair time. It increases )sented bere on Aug. lst was the throughout the year was recent- ethatform te comotie fand. me in tes and plasure to be l firsi.- circus shown here in 30 Iv recognized by Central Couin- euainlscino h ar on nti ok vismc tyears. cl h ihs oenn oy In everY part of Durham there of the last minute rush and gen- ýd A number of friends here ol which passed a- unanimous re- are animals in our smallerhed erlvrstsiabttrro 1- Mrs. W. A. White and daughter: solution thanking the weekly lhat have neyer seen a show i duel which will stand out well Mildred, New York City, have press for its. valued suppurt of' ring, hut whirhi if they did would in eompetition. received picture postcards from our Society-.1 be a credit 10 their owncrs.i To be an exhibilor gives a t hm hil turig urpe.(O Onbeaî o!th Soiev i There are birds in manv fat-m, personal interest in the fair and July Ist this year, 1953, Mildred wish 10 assure you that your Co- poultry lck ha1rewrtyi until this lias been experienced, rWhite accompanied byher aiint,î operation is sincerely appreciat-ofehbtn adpoucrf the full pleasures that are to be )rMrs. James A. Phillips and dau- ed. grain, fruit, vegetable and te found at any of aur faîl fairs af ghler Marion, left on a similar Yours vervrul' crops will, this ycar produce cannot be gained. Orono Fair is a~i oErp n eejie .H riy samples o! high qujality farm the greatest event An our agri- in Ilaly by her son John Phillipsme, produets, quite suitable for corn- cultural year in Durham Count. 1, s tdinCtGeea NtoaPiciv omitee petition in their various classes. ty. It is the people of the count- -Switzerland.) atth fir y that have made il so, but il ~ H.C. iggnbot.*mbasresi- Nrthield la'lie satisfaction o! shotving a! can yet be much greater for this ned as manager of the Standard ALgust 5, 1953 -11l fitted exhibit xvill in ilseif!lis one o! the finest agricullural Bankat oborg nd illentr; earMi- Jaesrepav the exhibitor for his time districts of the proN ince. -the bond business in the Coun- Ma' 1n o os n rul.no osyayhn Plan to be an exhibitor this May Itwn. cerelyostfoin-about tfhc advertising value. re- year, start early v ith your plans ty ton. crelyfoithe 'warm-hcarted ceivedi, particularly if ho is a and preparations and gain new lit Dr. V. H. Storey bas been ap-i article in tie recent copy of The J commercial producer of the' pleasure and interest in our -pointed Coroner. for West Duir- Statesman. 1 was quite touchedi coMmodity he exhibits. For a utyFiatrnonSe. ham, succeeding the late Dr. A. by yoîîr tribute to my brotheri familv operated farm, exhibit - 11-12. i. S. Tilley. Herbert Freeland and your kind ing at thr- fair is an excitinga ____________ Russell Mouintjoy with 90 rernembi-ance of each of us. Il, fair. The younig people if 'parti- ýf points top the contestants in ail brought back pleasant mcm- cular shoîild bc encouraged 10 Although Ontario took 86,000 ifield crop for fail wheat beld by ories o! Boxvmanvjllc. 1 exh ibit foi' there is no better of the 164,000 immigrants to en- Cartwright Agricultural Society. You miav be sure that I per- 1 wav to tcacb them quality values i ter Canada last year, unemploy- ýf Blackstock-J. H. Devitt as-,iîscd the ,vhole paper and found lo! anv farm compinoditv or to ment in the province decreased -sisted by Rev. P. G. PoWell, nec- jsome famîiliat- names, carricd eptroaivlinreedn by 33,000 between Apnil, 1952, ýlto, ai hecone soe orth low by a younger generation, the products grown. and April, 1953. Anglican Church Rectory. no doubt yours among them, S J. Turner's pigeon came in which i 1 wll recal], of course, efirst on Saburday in the pigeon in connection with The States- I race of '57 miles from Streets- man. 0f course 1 remnember, also sville. your sister, Etta, one o! the at- S Newcastle-Austin Campbell tractive girls of the town. delighled the natives by show- As 10 the Frceland girls you ïing several reels of local motion were ve-r generous, 1 am sure, y piclures in the Comnunity Hall and wc shail remember il. Edith, eSaturday evening. wbo bad taught piano at home Courice-Rev. R. H. White- and later, ai one time, played side, the singing evangelist, is one of the large churchi organs atbracbing large crowds 10 bis in Toronto, bas always filled in tservices held in the large lent at one lime where there bas on No. 8 school grounds. been a need, wherever she was. * Enniskillen-Larpe congrega- At present with bier busband, tions albended the re-opening Edmund B. Hilliard, a for-mer i services at our United Church' boys' prep. sehool teacher,sh 1 on Sunday. The cost o! the ne- bas made bier home in Winten- Sdecoraling and renovating tbe Park, Florida. »chunch was conlnibuled by H. Ethel, the youngest, bas be- i Wilber Hutchinson, Winnipeg, come sometbing of a pen and 1wha attended the church as a ink artist, doing sketches o!f boy and was present on 1Ihis bouses and public buildings of special occasion. interest, couîîting as her home the artist colony at Woodstock L in the Catskills. Local Firemen Give 1, Emily, the oldcst, now sing'ý only xith the crowd but chenish, Porabl Inalaor the mernory of happy years in' field, in choir and glee club., To Memorial Hospital After my husband*s death in! Florida 1 came back agaîn 10 be The Bowmanville Volunteer near old fricnds o! student and Fine Depertment recently sent teacbing days. ils portable 'inhalator bo th,9 Very few in Bowinanville Memorial Hospital, Bowman- would remnember me at alI but ÎA N C ville, on a permanent boan bar- if you should i-un mbit anyone' Trust floàt b C I" A E sis and this valuable equipment who does tel them 1 have fol is now available 10 hospilal and forgotten Bowmanville and the ambulance patients. many fine people 1 kncxv up' This inhalator, wbich is worth and down ils strcets and in oldMaesrofy rpln over $400, was purchased by the B.H.S. aesr fyu ln firemen themselves about five With apprecialion o! your 1 through regular savinge years ago and the bospilal is thought of! crb o! us and with very grateful la them for allow- good wishes for the continucd ing lbta use the equipment. The success of The Statesman, I am, OPEN A portable inhalator 1s particular- Very truly, A IG ly valuable wben very iii pa- Ernily Frecîland MicClain tients have 10 be moved by am- --- - - .I ACCOUNT AT bulance, and filîs a long-stand- In ils fit-st ten yeai-so! opera- ing need at the hospital. lion th-e federal Uncmploymcnt lb is a very modern one, with Insurance Fond bad a total t-e- four oxygen tanks and two venue of $1,007,730.378, of which masks so tbat two patients may employer and employees contri- be given oxygen at the same buheeequal mountsand th lime. federal governmcnt contributed one-fiftb o! thal total. Cost o! Since 1943 Canadians havel administering the Act is alsoOfC me c been greaben users o! coffee than1 paid out o! federal government o! bea. 1bax revenues. 'BLUEUS is Canada's best gasoline buy' WHO SAYS SO?1 The fasb-growing arrny of Canadian motorisîs who refuse ta put any other motor fuel in their cars. 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