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re a: Horseshoes: A Fine Old Game It Has A Noble History--Kings And Courtiers Played It In Days Gone By Men, and some women, who in- dulge in that,very pleasant pastime \ of horseshoe pitching need have no hesitation, says the Lindsay Post, fn admitting the fact that they seek recreation in this particular game cause it has an honorable his- tory. When in the company of per- sons discussing birdies, approach shots, niblicks, ete., it is not neces- sary for them to keep their own counsel and refrain from mention of "ringers," 'leaners," and one- quarter of horseshoe pitching because the game of their hearts dates 'back long before the first golf club was swung on the pebbles which first served as balls. "Barnyard Golf" Horseshoe pitching 1s a game which has occupied leisure hours of noblemen and kings,-and courtiers and prices in days gone by. The grand old game of barnyard golf, popular through the years when other lesser activities have risen, flourished and died, still goes on and is enjoyed by thousands of peo- ple throughout the world, According to Frank G. Menke, in his All-Sports Record Book, the horseshoe pitchers can trace the origin of their sport back to the" time immediately following the in- vention of horseshoe----a mere lapse of 2,600 to 3,000 years. ~The Pioneer of Quolts "When Rome and Greece were world powers, the soldiers found exercise and sport in throwing the discus," Mr, Menke writes, "The camp followers could not indulge fn such contests because they lacked both the money to buy a discus, or the means to manufac- ture one. But, when horseshoes were invented to protect hoofs of animals travelling over mountains or through rock-strewn passes, the followers picked up the discarded shoes, and fashioned them into discus form, the pioneer quoit." --feeeee Wonder Clock Has 93 Dials Ylade By the Clockmaker to the King of the Belgians, Re- cords All the Major Phenom- ena. of Time The - Belgian "wonder clock" built by Lodewik Zimmer, clock- maker to the King of the Belgians, will go on exhibition: for an indefi- nite period at the New York Mu- - seum of Science and Industry. The clock, which is 16 feet high, re- cords on 93 separate dials all the major phenomena of time. One of the simplest tasks for the clock is indicating the 10 dif- ferent time divisions of the world. Another is recording on a row of ocean-blue dials the movements of the tides as they rise and fall at various ports throughout the world. Mr. Zimmer says the clock has lit- tle trouble in telling where the sun, moon, planets and even certain comets are at any given time. Shows Astronomical Twilight Some of the more complicated operations of the clock show the apparent displacement of the celes- tial vault, the horizontal equator- fal solar parallax, astronomical and civil twilight and the transforma- tion of the polar star. The indicator on the dial dealing. with the "last named manoeuver requires 26,000 yéars to make a single revolution. In order to complete the rotation on the 26,000-year dial the pendu- lum of the controlling master clock must oscillate back and forth 822." 636,000,000 times; a museum spokes- . man said. Perfect Specimen Strict Vegetarian The magnificent health of a Brit- ish boy whose vegetarian parents restricted him to a meatless diet has led one of Great Britain's foremost psysiologists to believe he has located the "perfect boy." Sir Leonard Hill, director of re- search at St. John Clinic and Insti- tute of Physical Medicine, wrote JL the British Medical Journal of the boy, whose father and mother re- tired years ago to the vegetable patch, ; y Fen Miles Before Breakfast He did not jdentify the nine-year- old boy, who weighs 59 pounds and stands four feet four except to gay: "He is the son of cultured parents, themselves vogetarians." The perfect specimen doesn't eat meat, fish, eggs, or bread, walks 10 miles daily before breakfast, then sits down to one slice of pine- apple. For. lunch he has baked §pinach and onion ple 'with a thin erst, made of whole meal flour; cheese, and milk--10 ounces in all, For tea he doesn't have tea, but two apples, one orange and two small tomatoes. . turns and other terms \ \ AGENTS WANTED ed Advert FURNITURR BELLING WATERPROOFINGS, -- paints, roof, and floor mastics, di- rect to large consumers, part or full time. The Presco Company, Toronto. MEDICAL PILES. 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Every article thor- oughly reconditioned, carefully packed for safe shipmer.t on receipt of money order. : Money bnck gunrantee of satisfaction. - Write for free illustrated catalogue. : LYONS TRADE-IN DEPARTMENT 478 Yonge St., Toronto 1] What Science xs Doing * INSULIN AND CATARACTS "There has been enormous pro- gress in the reduction.of blindness in countries all over thé world," Sir Stewart Duke-Elder, surgeon- oculist to King George, said in an interview at Toronto last week. The greatest single factor in this reduction of blindness, Sir Stewart explained, was early treatment and especially the ap- plication of silver solution to the eyes of children at birth. Insulin, by checking diabetic conditions, is also reducing the in- cidence of cataracts, said Sir Stewart. © Cataracts were often caused by diabetic condition, he explained. GOAT'S BLOOD CURE Two hundred people have been cured of gastric ulcers by having goat's ~blood injected into their veins at the Institute of Blood Transfusion' in Moscow, U.S.S.R. The cures were remarkably rapid, and in the two years that the experiments have continued no patient has had a recurrence of the trouble after treatment. The Jigatment has been found success- ul also when applied to skin dis- eases and tropical ulcers, though somewhat less effective than for gastric ulcer, Five cubic centimetres of blood ye transferred from the goat to the patient nt each injection. Af- ter the second transfusion the pain disappears and the ulcer be- gins to heal. . ELASTIC METAL Scientists are constantly dis- overing new metals and improv- ng on old ones. But now 'they have made a new substance which is neither mineral nor vegetable, but a combination of both. They have amalgamated rubber and steel in such a manner as to form an "elastic" metal! . / Five years ago such a feat would not even have been thought possible. The value to industry of this new metal is considerable: it is ideal for the manufacture of springs, couplings and sound-ab- sorbing devices. Although still in the experimental stages, there 1s no doubt that it will enhance our progress and there are hundreds of ways in which it will be used. PLANTS GROWN WITHOUT EARTH Dr. W. M. McNeely, medical superintendent of Essex County Sanatorium, Windsor, Ont., has been experimenting for years with plants in his capacity as amateur horticulturist. His hobby has brought him many pleasant mo- ments, and lately gave rise to the idea that _it may be possible to hasten the growth of bone, in op- erations where pieces must be re- moved. He admits that he doesn't think himself capable of a medical dis- covery of this magnitude, but be- lieves it will come, in the light that Col. Charles A. Lindbergh is experimenting with a live heart and has kept it alive by nutrition for years. The genial doctor got the idea when he began to grow his re- markable flower garden without earth last May, in his first experi- ment with hydroponics. He has one garden containing 13 varieties of Plans and a tomato plant as well, and there isn't a vestige of earth anywhere. The roots arc in water containing a 'solution of chemical salts. The seeds are planted in four § hes of ordinary excelsior, slispended on wire net- ting .above water containing the salts solution. And . almost miraculously, the plants are healthier and mitch larger than those left to the care of Mother Nature. When the leaves of the plants began to yel- . low, Dr. MeNeely took this as a symptom. that there was. an. iron deficiency and added a bit of iron sulphate, Immediately the leaves took on a deeper color and show- ed signs of improved health. Issue No. 37--'38 Canada Year Book | In 1938 Edition Is Packed With Information Touching cn All Phases of The Nationzl Life -- Static- tics Always Useful. The publication of the 1938 edi- tion of the Canada Year Book, pub- lished by authorization of the Hon. W. D. Euler, Minister of Trade and Commerce, is announced by the Do- minion Bureau of Statistics. The Canada Year Book is the official statistical annual 'of the country and contains .a thoroughly ®up-to- date account of the natural resour- ces of the Dominion and their de- velopment, the history of the coun- try, its institutions, its demography, the different branches of produc- tion, trade, transportation, finance, education, etc.--in brief, a compre- hensive study within the limits of a single volume of the social and economic condition of the Domin- fon. This new edition has been thoroughly revised throughout and includes in all its chapters the lat- est Information available up to the date of going to press. The 1938 Canada Year Book ex- tends to almost 1,200 pages, deal- ing with all phases of the national life and more especially with those susceptible of statistical measure- ment. A statistical summary of the progress of Canada is included in the introductory matter. This gives a pictures in figures of the remarkable progress which the country has imade since the first census of the Dominion was taken in 1871, sixty-seven years ago. Maps and Charts There are over thirty maps and charts- contained in the volume, and two photo-gelatine inserts illustrat- ing the sections of "The Flora of Canada" and "Historic Sites and Monuments," respectively. Three lithographed maps are included. Persons requiring the Year Book may obtain it from the King's Prin- ter, Ottawa, as long as the supply lasts, at the price of $1.50, which covers merely the cost of paper, printing and binding. By a special concession, a limited number of paper-bound copies have been set aside for ministers of religion, bona fide students and school teachers, who may obtain copies at the nom. inal price of 50 cents each. The BOQK SHELF By ELIZABETH EEDY "Papers and Records: WELLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY" Come to think of it, many of the most interesting events in the his- tory of Ontario (including Laura Secord's walk to warn the soldiers) had a place in the development of Welland County, that versatile sec- tion of the Province tucked down between Lake Erie and Lake On- tario. For one thing, the county is bordered by the Niagara River, a body of water which has figured large in a dozen incidents. The Welland County Historical Soclety has doné a valuable job in collecting over a period of years _all the papets and records which throw light on the past of that re- gion. So far, five volumes of the Papers and Records have been published, dealing with the War of 1812, the Fenian raids, the building of the Welland Ship Canal, the story 'of Fort Erie, happenings on the Niagara frontier. Sketches of personalities serve to make the documents real and interesting. The student interested in. the history of Ontario cannot afford to miss a perusal of these volumes. They may be had at $2.00 a piece. Orders are received by Louis Blake Duff, Secretary of the Society, 35 Niagara Street, Welland, Ontario. Flying Above Quebec Lakes Mrs. Wilbur L. Cumming, ac- companied by her daughter Molly, both of Round Hill, Greenwich, Conn., arrived at Gray Rocks Inn Airport, St. Jovie, Que., recently. From this point Mrs. Cumming chartered the Gray Rocks Air Ser- vice Waco 87 'and flew into Lake Commandant, approximately 65 air miles north of Gray Rocks Inn. There they were met by guide, Joe Latour, and caught a large number of grey trout. In neighbouring Lake Gauthier they also caught their full quota of speckled trout. During the trip Mrs. Cumming and her daughter had the experience of sceing con- siderable big game, A Black Sheep A black sheep ran into a cul- de-sac, chased by a- dogy leaped a four-foot gate; jumped through a window into a house; knocked over table at which some people were having breakfast; smashed crockery and ornaments, and smothered the food in broken glass. or After a long talk on the value of peace, goodwill and disarmament, a teacher asked his class if they ob- jected to war: Boy--Yes, sir, 1 do! Teacher--Good! Now tell us why. Boy--Because, sir, wars made history--and I hate history! Imagination was given a man to compensate him for what he is not, and sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is. Mrs. Dasher--When we were in Egypt we visited the pyramids. Some of the stones were literally covered with hieroglyphics. Mrs. Gusher--I hope none of them got on you. They say some of those foreign {insects are ter- rible, ". Thirgs Work Out Because it rains when we wish it wouldn't, Because men do what they often shouldn't, Because crops fail, and plans go wrong-- Some of us grumble the whole day long, But, somehow, in spite of the care and doubt, It seems at last that things work out. So bend to your trouble and meet your care, For the clouds must break, and the sky grow fair. Let the rain come down as it must and willl, But keep on working and hoping still, For in spite of the grumblers who stand about, Somehow, it seems all things work out. Dramatist--So you've read my new play? Well, what do you think of it? Manager--My dear sir, 'there are two scenes in it that Shakespeare himself couldn't have written. Dramatist--Reall'y? And which -scenes are those? Manager--The one in the radfo shop and the one in the movie stu- dio. Mother--Junijor, isn't it rather extravagant to eat both butter and jam on your bread at the same time? Junior--Oh, no, mother dear. It's economy. You see the same plece of bread does for both. Harper--Green says he is finan- cially all in. Harris--Yes, just told me he's ev- ery cent out, Let the other fellow talk occa- sionally. You can't learn much lis- tening to yourself. Neighbour--Wwell, Bill, I hear your boss has had a fever. How's his temperature this morning? Hired Man (scratching his head) --'Taint for me to say. Ie died last night. It takes pluck for a girl to wear some of the new bathing suits. In fact, she has to show a lot of back- bone to do it. C.N.R. Operating Revenues Down MONTREAL.--The statement of operating revenues and operating expenses of the Canadian National Railwayg all-inclusive system for the month of July issued at Mon- treal last week shows operating re- venues were $14,176,717 as compar- ed with $16,662,985 in July, 1937. Operating expenses were $14,273- 675 against $15,704,085 during the corresponding period of last year, or the seven months period end- ing July 31, operating revenues were $66,936,276, against $111,659, 299 in the corresponding period of last year. Operating expenses up to July 31 of this year were $102- 713,217, compared with $104,032,451 for the similar period of 1937. The summaries follow: Month of July Operating Revenues, 1938, $14, 176,717; 1937, $16,662985; Decrease $2,486,268. Operating Expenses, 1938 $14,273,675; 1937, $15,704,085; Decrease, $1,430,410. Net Revenue Deficit, 1938, $96,958; 1937, 1937, $958,900; Decrease $1,055,858. Aggregate to July 31st Operating Revenues, 1938, $96, 936,276; 1937, $111,669,299; De- crease, $14,723,023. Operating Ex- penses, 1938, $102,713,217; 1937, $104,032,4561; Decrease, $1,319,234, Net Revenue Deficit, 1938, $6,776, 941; 1937, $7,626,848; Decrease, $13,403,789. French motion pictures are supplanting German productions in Greece, Farmers' Feeder Purchase Plan Is Announced Federal Government Aids The Farmers In Buying Cattle-- Dne-Way Expenses to West Pal The refund to farmers, or their agents, of one-way travelling ex- penses is embodied in a feeder pur- chase pelicy which Agriculture Minister J. G. Gardiner announces became effective in Canada Septem. ber, extending until December 31. The policy is aimed at helping farmers to make personal selec- tion of feeder stock -- cattle and lambs-- 'in Western Canada, It is efliective in three editions, one each for Eastern Canada, the Pral- rle Provinces and British Colum- bia. The policy is applied to carload shipments billed within the speci fled time. How Policy Is Applied Subject to the conditions outlined in the policy itself, farmers from points east of Manitoba may obtain the benefit Indicated on the pur- chase of feeder cattle at the Saska- toon sale, September 28 to 29; Moose Jaw, October 7, at country points and at any stockyards in the Prairie Provinces. The policy will apply on lambs and ewes bought at the Moose Jaw sale, or at country points; and on lambs purchased at the stockyards in these three provinces. Prairie Province farmers may buy cattle at either of the sales and at the stockyards. They may also purchase lambs and breeding ewes at the Moose Jaw sale, and lambs at the stockyards. In Three Sections British Columbia farmers, or their agents, may have the benefits of the policy on cattle purchased from a range herd in the interior of British Columbia; at the Moose Jaw and Saskatoon feeder sales, and at country points or stock- yards, in Alberta and Saskatchew- an. Lambs purchased at stockyards, and both lambs and ewes purchas- ed at the Moose Jaw sale, or at country points in these two pro- vinees, will be eligible. Departmental agents at the va- rious stockyards are in possession of all information relating to the policy, as well as the Western Stock Growers Association of Cal- gary. Seven-Pound Pike Ate a Whitefish After flying into the Wheeler fishing preserves in the Lake La Carpe section of Northern Quebec recently, Dr. and Mrs. Charles B. Baker and son, Malcolm Baker, of Montreal, have returned to Gray Rocks Inn, St. Jovite, by the Kiamika canoe route. While fishing at Kiamika Lake Mrs. Baker had the unusual ex- perience of catching a 7 1b. pike a "HOOK UP WITH OGDEN'S" g Get a line on this mild, mellow Sigarelly tobacco and you'll land a lot of extra satisfaction in rolling our own. No need to fish around ora better Fine Cut than Ogden's-- re is none, Ogden's rolls them richer, cooler and smoother every time--especially when you use the pick of the papers--"Chantecler" or "Vogue", Pipe. Swmiokers!-- Ask a OGDEN'S FINE CUT which had just devoured a 1 Ib. whitefish. Both fish were in per- fect condition. On their four-day trip the Bakers were accompanied by two Gray Rocks Inn guides. Farm Topics | Control of Scw Thistle After-harvest cultivation is the cheapest and most effective method of controlling Perennial Sow This- tle, states J. D. McLeod of the Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch of the Ontario Department of Agri- culture, in an interview this week. "The creeping rootstalks of the Perennial Sow Thistle are at their weakest stage right now," said Mr. McLeod. "Heat, sunlight and dry weather are our best partners." Mr. McLeod advises deep plow- ing Immediately after harvest. The land should be allowed to dry thor- oughly for two or three weeks without Cultivation. It is pointed out that surface soil is separated from subsoil: moisture is cut off, and root-stalks are hollow and milky and cannot stand heat and dryness. Follow later with the broad shares on the cultivator to get any plants that remain. Shallow plowing, cultivating or deep discing will kill young sum- mer annuals and induce seeds to germinate, states Mr. McLeod. Af- ter harvegs cultivation pays big dividends in assuring larger suc- ceeding crops and better returns. Kill weeds when they are weakest. Plan now to work all infested fields which are not seceded down. UST at the time when you need new tires on your car, Firestone makes it possible for you to buy genuine high quality gum-dipped tires at prices that save you real money. These new Firestone Standard Tires give you everything you need-- long, carefree mileage, dependable safety and low cost. your nearest Dealer today and have him put a set of Standards on youf car , . . today's top tirg value. Drive in to Firestone