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Asbestos: Finest Fibre in World Microscope Reveals â€" New Uses for the Mineral Being Discovered -â€" Canada Chief Source of Supply The microscope has shown that asbestos is probably the finest fibre in existence, which may lead to valuable new applications of this material, according to David Wolo- chow, chemist of the National Re- search Council laboratories. In a paper on asbestos and its uses, appearing in the Canadian In- stitute of Mining and Metallurgy Bulletin, Woloehow says knowledge of the physical nature of fibre ag- gregate and thereby the effects of milling processes on asbestos is be- ing definitely increased and put on a sound basis by this investigation. Used With Cement, Rubber, Oil Reviewing research in Canada, he says considerable work has al- ready been carried out in the Coun- cil’s laboratories with a view to finding new uses’ for the mineral. Although a constituent of many products, asbestos fibre is used chiefly in conjunction with Port- land cement, metal, rubber, graph-" ite, oil, grease and bituminous ma- terials. The five chief types of as- bestos products are textiles and textile products, buildings mater- ials, heat and sound insulating mat- erials and molded products. Canada has long been the chief source of world supply of the min- eral, the output being obtained al- most entirely from the Thetford district in Qùebec. Russia and. Rho- desia, South Africa, are the only other important producers. Pernickety Fawn Chews Tobacco The Erickson family of Swan Creek, Manitoba, is not keeping a dog these days. The house- hold has a pet fawn, Patsy. And she is creating nearly as much trouble for the Ericksons .and the neighbors as anybody’s dog. Patsy was found last sum- mer, and was so steal! that she was carried homo in a jacket pocket. Since then she’s grown considerably. She now chews tobacco, as- certaining first that it’s fine cut. She frequently raids neighbor- hood gardens. PRESIDENT New Car Models At Motor Show Held ra Toronto the Last Week of November, This Brilliant Annual Event Will Feature Unusual Exhibits, 'Entertain- ment In the biggest assembly of mot- _ or.cars ever presented in Canada, under the auspices that outshine even previous years, ’ the National Motor Show of Canada, held in To- ronto during the week of November 26th to December 3rd will bring to- gether a quarter million dollars worth of new model cars and a distinguished list of entertainers. For months plans hâve been pre- paring and work has been progres- sing on the scores of exhibits that range from an exact scale reproduc- tion of an oil-drilling field to the most minute mechanical detail of a car or truck. And numerous fea- tures include such tilings as a dis- play of famous British fighting ships, reproduced in models and in- cluding sucli naval names as Nel- son’s Victory and the Battle Crui- ser Hood, world’s largest battle cruiser which cost $35,000,000, Cabaret, 800 Persons The new cars will be presented in settings that outrival the pro- ducts of artists’ and designers' skill of former years. One exhibitor alone has devoted $30,000 t,o the construction of the exhibit which will present approximately 60 per- sons in a spectacle staged under unusual conditions. The cabaret, which accommo- dates 800 persons, has brought such stars as Lucille Johnston of the Club Paradise, New York, who recently was signed by Warner Brothers Pictures for five years; Don Francisco, slack-wire walker who comes direct from the Pallad- ium, London, and a command per- formance before the Royal Family; Dolores, singing and dancing star borrowed from the Folies Comique being featured at the Waldorf-As- toria, and many others. DR. W. J. R, FOWLER noted Ontario horseman, who is the president of the Guelph Winter Fair, Dr, Fowler is more than de- lighted with the record entry list for this year’s show, Nov. 29th, 30th and December 1st. RUMANIA NEXT; Lying directly in the path of Hitler’s “drive to the east," the kingdom of Rumania, one of the “have" countries of Eur- ope, is rich in oil, grain, iron, to- bacco, live stock, coal. A bountiful prize. Should King Carol refuse to fall in with Germany s plans, a bit- ter and bloody struggle is sure to ensue over the mastery of this re- gion. And King Carol, let it. be re- membered, is a strong-minded man. Henry C. Wolfe, noted writer on European affairs, predicts a coming conflict: "Because of her geogra- phical location, her minority prob- lems (Magyar, German, Slav), her position on the route from the Reich to the Ukraine, Rumania is a keg of dynamite. Already a titan- ic struggle between Germany and Russia is beginning in Rumania. Other countries, like Bulgaria and Hungary, are pawns in this con- flict.” Mr. Wolfe contends that if King, Carol should flatly defy Hit- ler the latter could stir up a reviv- al of the Iron Guard in Rumania and could inspire Hungarian and Bulgarian irredentists to reclaim territory from Rumania. The story of Czechoslovakia would be repeat- ed. DANGEROUS POSITION: An au- thoritative British review, the Ec- onomist, lias come out flat-footed and said that the new position of the European democracies (France and Britain especially) Is the most dangerous they have had to face within half a century. Qualifying the statement: except for Portugal, Egypt and Iraq, there are no coun- tries pledged to Stand with Great Britain and France should a war break out. by the Toronto Globe and Mail among residents of the Queen City, Sir Frederick Banting, co-discovèi’- er of insulin, was voted Canada's greatest living man. Prime Minis- ter King and Sir William Mulotik came second and third respective- ly. GREATEST CANADIAN: In,a com- prehensive straw-vote conducted G0IK6 TO T0WH? Remember to get your copy of this week’s Toronto Star Weekly, RIDE ’EM COWBOY: There’s rust- lers riding the range. We don't mean in a Western horse-opera ei- ther. We point instead to what is going on right here in Ontario. Up in Simcoe County this fall they’ve had no end of cattle stolen. Now the epidemic has spread to Grey County. The farmers are up in arms and patrolling their pastures with shotguns. They hope soon their midnight vigils will be rewarded, and the culprits, who have been carting the stolen animals away in trucks, get what’s coming to them. WHAT JAPAN HOLDS: The pre- sent undeclared war in China up to this week has lasted 500 days. Some 200,000,000 of the 400,000,000 Chinese people have passed under nominal Japanese control. All the greatest Chinese cities are now in Japanese hands. Japan holds seven of the principal gateways to China, is attempting to profit from the trade which still flows through these gates. In every “conquered" province, however, determined and effective guerilla resistance continues. There Is still no sign that Chinese morale is cracking. THE WEEK’S QUESTION: What Increase is expected this year in Canada’s outlay for arms? Answer: The annual military budget is like- ly to be stepped up $15,000,000 or $20,000,000 raising the 1939 total to upwards of $50,000,000. Garage Owner Doesn’t “Fool” Wants Auto Parts In a Hurry, So Takes Plane to Get Them When Stan Seaton, Téeterville (Ont.) garageman, wants service, he wants service. And in a hurry. One afternoon last month e re- quired some automobile repair parts. He telephoned to a store in Brantford, ordered the parts and said he wanted delivery “right away”. Teeterville is some distance and in the country, but Mr. Seattiii is nothing if not up to date. “I’ll be at the Brantford airport in 15 minutes, so meet me there,” he said â-  and hung up. Ten minutes later a plane with Seaton as pass- enger, was circling for a landing. The storekeeper first thought the conversation sounded like some- body’s idea of a misplaced April Fool stunt, but he took a chance and also the parts, to the airport, where they were picked up by Seaton who had been flown in by Dan Dwyer, who lives about four miles from Teeterville. VOICE OF THE PRESS DEAR-BOUGHT FREEDOM Meaford bachelors must pay up overdue poll taxes in either cash or work. Freedom must still be dearly bought, it would seem. â€" Stratford Beacon-Herald. CRIME DOESN’T PAY Toronto prisoners are to be al- lowed usr of telephones at the police stations. They’ll be free phones, of course; crime doesn’t pay.â€"Owen Sound Sun-Times, MORE BLACKSMITHS In the next ten years there will be too many white-collared pro- fessional men and not enough blacksmiths in leather aprons. The Ontario Plowmen’s Association are doing a good piece of work in making the opportunity known to young men.â€"Farmer’s Advocate. HUNT WITH EYES SHUT Several articles were stolen from the school house at Port Burwell on Hallowe’en, and among them the teacher’s strap. Some of the other things have been re- turned, but the trouble is to get a search party to work indus- triously looking for the strap.â€" Peterborough Examiner, YOU TAKE A RISK Chatham hitchhiker is accused of attempting to rob the motorist who befriended him. Such inci- dents as these are a warning to cautious motorists not to extend their hospitality to “thumbers”, and account for the growing num- ber who refuse to take a chance. â€"Brantford Expositor. PARADISE SPEAKS We in British Columbia live in such a paradise that we should not bo impatient with people of Sas- katchewan who occasionally talk of secession. Times are tough in that province; they have been hard for a long time. And, to use an all-embracing colloquialism, some- thing ought to be done about it. â€"Vancouver Sun. SIDEROADS IN WATERLOO CO, The motorist who travels PRIME -*e. ’ HOT WÃœTER â€"(tut toessh the CLINGING wastes To your daily cup of hoi water, add th@ "juice" of the 10 herbs in Garfield Tea and you not only "wash out" internallyâ€"but __ __-â€"loosen the hard-to-g&t* I®3 fjFf I V at wastes which cling IU E- 1 a to the lining, undi- I B*3 I 1 gested. Garfield Tea Æ&Sk H/l f3 sL I makes hot water tas» •, fttrfield Tea 1 tier to drink. Mild* , ate Gathei M I THOROUGH, prompt. Brooklyn. H. V- i ,0c & 25c al druggists. 1 doae Avenue, Toronto, Canada v l)ept. 20 A. GUELPH WINTER FAIR The Farmers* Show For SB Years Next Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, November 29th, 30th and December 1st SIX BIG SHOWS IN ONE Horsesâ€"Cattleâ€"Sheepâ€"Swineâ€"Seedsâ€"Poultry JUDGING PROGRAMME Tuesday, November 29 thâ€"-Cattle (Shorthorn, Hereford, Angus and Market-Classes), Sheep, Swine, Poultry and Seeds. Wednesday, November 30th â€" Ponies, Thoroughbreds, Hair fareas, Standard ’Breda, Hackneys, Clydesdales, Percherons, Sheep, Swine. Thursday,- December 1stâ€"Heavy Draught Horsesâ€"Mares, Geldings and Teams in Harness Auction Sale of Market Cattle. Light Horse Show Each Evening at 7.30 CHEAP RATES ON ALT.., RAILWAYS Dr. W. J. R. Fowler, President. L, E, O’Neill Sec’y Parliament Bldgs., Toronto. through the side roads of Waterloo without a cha*1, a compass and navigating instruments is brave to the point of foolhardiness. But we don’t see that, anything can be done about it. That’s a pity, for so much of North Waterloo is worth a visitâ€"Boon, Conestogo, Cressman’s Wood, St. Jacobs and the whole valley of the Conestogo. It’s too bad so many people never find them at all.---Fergus News- Record. Flora! Gumbo Chrysanthemums are not only good to look at; they make tasty soup. Here’s the recipe recom- mended by K. Hirayama, presi- dent of the Japanese Chrysanthe- mum Society, Vancouver, B.C.: Put a pint of milk and a table- spoon of butter in a pan and heat. Add two tablespoonsful of corn starch and stir until thick. Add chopped chrysanthemum petals which have been boiled in water for two minutes. Serve hot. George Piggott, of Eccles (Eng- land), considers himself the world’s luckiest boy. In a busy road he skidded on his, bicycle and was thrown onto the road. A horse walked over him. The wheels of a van went over his leg. Only his knee was bruised. Two-In-One Egg OTTAWA. â€" Mrs. W. N. Monney’s amazing White Leg- horn hen laid an egg the other day 8% inches long and 6V2 inches around. Inside the large egg was a perfectly formed one of natural size. Last summer the same hen was in the news with an egg eight inches long and six inches around. BEE HIE .Syrup is the idea! sweetener ©m Ijfg your morning Ic©real because ! il is easier to digest. 4 Released from a 45-foot shaft after two days, a dog, none the worse for its ordeal, immediately attacked a dog belonging to one of its rescuers, at Walwa, Austra- lia. DO THIS TO RELIEVE Pill. Ill DISCOMFORT OF â COLD Follow Simple Method Below Takes only a Few Minutes When “Sspirin” is Used 1. To ease pain and discomfort and reduce fever take 2 "Aspirin" Tabletsâ€"drink a CX Blass of water. *>= Repeat in 2 #/; hours. 2. If throat is raw from cold, crush and dis- r? salve 3 “Aspirin" Tab- /-vids .in % giass of water. . . gargle. V ) Eases Pain and Discomfort and Sore Throat Accompanying tills Almost Instantly The simple way pictured above often "brings amazingly fast relief from discomfort and sore throat accompanying colds. Try it. Then â€" see your doctor. He probably will tell you to continue with “Aspirin” because it acts so fast to relieve discomforts of a cold. And to reduce fever. This simple way, backed by scien- tific authority, has largely supplanted the use of strong medicines in easing cold symptoms. Perhaps the easiest, most effective way yet discovered. Demani and-fiet TBADE-MABK REfc Be Sure to Visit Toronto for this SPECTACULAR EVENT The greatest Motor Show in years. See the sensational ad- vances in automobile design and engineering . . . Captain System's “Thunderbolt,” fast- est car on earth . . . smart Fashion Shows ... A host of attractions to make your visit unforgettable . . . colorful cab- aret starring international dance and variety artists . . , Dining and Dancing. Don't miss the season’s smartest event « , . the most brilliantly staged presentation in Motor Show history. •= Driver Service from «and to MaaiMliis “Fort” Cars direct to Grounds Automotive Building Toronto NOV. 26 -, DEC, 3 Admission 25c WONDERLAND OF OZ By L. Frank Baum Miss Eliza Boxai, aged 84, of jlasgow, Scotland, is an enthusi- iltie ail* traveller and wants to iross the Atlantic in a plane. • “What’s the matter, Toto?" asked Dorothy, as the little doe rolled up- " on the floor. At that Toto sat up, opened his mouth and began to sins. First he rendered a very musical medley from "The Barber of Se- ville,” and then, to the surprise of all the company, he gave an Imita- tion of a mixed chorus, singing" all the parts himself. “Dear me,”, said the Wizard in a. surprised voice, “lie must have swallowed one of those music pills.” “Will he do that often?" asked Uncle Henry, anxiously. “No," replied the Wizard. “He would have tb. have several of the pills to make him con- tinue." At this they all sighed with relief. “Indeed,” continued the Wiz- ard. “1 had a very similar thing hap- pen to me a few months ago." ' 1 "One day while 1 was experiment- ing with these pills I happened to drop one, and one of Billina’s chicks gobbled it up. A few m vîntes later (his chick' stood up and recited “The Boy Stood On The Burning De.ck," without making a single mistake. Then It recited "The Charge of the Light Brigade," and afterward "Ex-, celaior." You 'see the chicken had eaten an Elocution Bill.” They bade the Wogglè-Bug good- bye and continued on their Journey. Finally they came to a sign post which read: “To the Cuttencllps,” so they turned the Saw Horse in that direction. • “I've never been to see the Cuttenclips before," said Dorothy, "Nor I," said the Wizard, "Why none of us have been there then!" she exclaimed. "T wonder what they're like?"