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PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY. ONTARIO, "EDITORIAL ; "Buch is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam: His first, best country ever is at home." - THE BRITISH' HANDICAP At the very outset of this war Britain is faced' with: a handicap that does not hamper Germany nor Russia--the fecessity of being decent, Propaganda Minister Goebbels said that their _ mission was "to unchain volcanic passions, to cause outbreaks of fury, to set masses of men on the march, to organize hate and suspicion with ice cold ¢alculations." The very things for which ho British people are fighting preclude the idea of frightfulenss in any form. The temptation for reprisals of this kind may become great as the war progresses, and as passenger boats are torpedoed and drowning pas- sengers are fired upon. In spite of these conditions and in spite of the natural anger of our people, any attempts to fol- low that German example would but weaken the . British cause. Such an attitude of decency may be costly; but it is a cost and sacrifice that must be paid if Britain is to maintain human freedom and those traits of justice and mercy that are foundation ice cold calculation." - ; (XX Lith) MANUFACTURER AND CONSUMER When a magazine can securé a Bubscription list of 50,000 at $3.00 a year, there must be a _reason, Consumers' Research does that, and the "reason for its success is that it grades products "which the consumer buys from day to day. There is an economic war going on for which millions are spent to convince the public that-- Pork and Beans, or --Beauty Cream are abso- lutely essential to human happiness. The brand, indeed, - is apparently more essential than the . Radio broadcasting has specialized in this . . goods, - - sales talk until one becomes uhosly disgusted with constant repetition of the marvelous qual: ities of --Pork and Beans, etc, * Well the worm has turned most effectively and the consumer-is having his innings in most drastic fashion. Research laboratories have been set.up to analyze practically every product that is put on the market. The results have been most il- luminating. Many frauds have been exposed, particularly in high priced beauty prescriptions. Any consumer can today learn exactly what he is buying in food or cosmetics if he takes a little time to read such books as "Your Money's Worth" or "Skin Deep." Because these and similar publications have been read so thoroughly, there has been a great change in buying methods, and a much more in- * telligent understanding of the goods and pro- ducts we constantly use. So far this has been a clean-up and on the whole,' the consumer is the better for it. There is a phase of this campaign, however, that will have to be watched carefully. Taking Hm ags of the watchfulness and suspicion that has en awnkened, there are socialists and com- munists who are using the information gained by research, to denounce all profit; and to advocate the abolition of all private business, It is one thing. for a person to keep his eyes open when he is buying. It is entirely another thing to insinuate-that all business is dishonest. The peculiar thing about all this is the theory that if business is taken out of private hands, and run by some of thesé same "dishonest" people for the government gverything will be all right. The fact is that human beings are not converted overnight by a She dose of goverImaN owner- ship, Adding great power to dishonesty wil never bring happiness to the ordinary people. Russia is n terrible example of this fact, It is aniazing to note the number of people who accept the theory that human life and character can be transferred merely by- putting avery- thing under control of government officials. } DR DAVID ARCHER -- An Shuradation, A LONG LIFE OF DEVOTED MEDICAL' SERVICE It takes seven years of hard college grinding today before a young man "can say he is qualified to receive. his parchment proclaiming him to be a Medical * Doctor. Sometimes these young men, after an expensive college career, will purchase the practice of a «retiring doctor and it often takes many years of hard saving and effort. before they have fully paid for the practice so acquired. It may be that some compa that * -medical fees seem so high, but when one considers the terriffic expense in- volved they are forced to the conelu-|¢ sion that most medical men are very moderate in their charges especially if the patients remember that the one who has relieved them of their bodily "ailments_ does: not subsist -on_angel diet, that he has to live, to keep up a home, and also has to maintain an appearance in the community, and it all costs money. So many resemble passengers on board ship in a tempest, they plead, and pray, and make all kinds of rash (Joseph Denny) _ resolutions, but immediately the storm has quietened 'down forget all the promises so hastily made. In the same way many when they are sick fetch the medical man out at any time of the day or night, summer or winter, and when the danger is past make the one wait for his money who has re- stored them to health, or else forget him altogether. "It is said that some doctors die wealthy. If they do they deserve corni- gratulations. They earn every penny they make. Did yon never meet one, out all day and all night, in all kinds 'of weather, for weeks on énd giving his" best for bumasnity "in practical service? We laid to rest one of such doctors, in Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Al- bert, -one of God's Gentlemen, Dr. David Archer. ) To know him was to love him. So kindly and considerate to all. In times of sickness so patient, sympathetic and understanding. This whole com- munity is poorer because he has pass- r ed front our midst and we feel a dis- tinct loss. He represents a class of citizens whose equal it is hard to find. So self-sacrificeing and devoted to the relief of suffering. A large number sorrowfully followed. the sad proces- sion to its last resting place, so many who had been enriched by "his kindly ministry. His right hand never knew will his left had brought into the lives of others. People who had little of this world's goods had just to make their circumstances known to the Doctor arid he would promptly wipe out all obligations. A touching scene was witnessed just as the Ministers had committed the body to the earth. Three persons, ap- | parently a mother and two daughters, likely former patients, not of our re- ligion or nationality, knelt at the foot of the grave and spent there a few moments in %acred devotion, A silent unsolicited testimonial to the y of a worthy man. ) "UNITED WE STAND: DIVIDED WE FALL" Editor and Publisher. SAMUEL FARMER, THURSDAY, SEPT. 28th, 1939 The War and Canada 'A LITTLE TAL K TO FOLK AT HOME Its difficult for Canadian people to realize that we are at war. , It is not tii it we have had the matter hidden from us. The papers have been full of war news, and the radios tell of defeats and victories, of 'ships torpedoed, airships lost, cities bombed, an d ger 12) destruction * --over in Europe. The world is staging a terrible and gigantic drama and it is hard to believe that we are not merely spectators. The question that each of us should be asking is-- "What service can I render to my country in this time of her peril?" 'That question has been splendidly answered by thousands of young men who have enlisted for military service. But what about the rest" of us? What are we to do? It takes a long time for a: country like ours to prepare for war, and "the supplies required to wage a successful war are enormous. We are not like the Germans, who have been required to spend 25% of their total income for war preparation. ~~ Canada can readily becorge a tremendous source of supplies. not too soon for any of agi give individually to retain our freedom as a people. ing we must maintain our own efficiency 'for further service. call for children's clothing is already here. The need for bandages and soldiers' comforts will soon be apparent, and food will always be required. In the Great War of 1914- 1918, Port Perry and community did a very fine piece of patriotic service. In some degree we set the pace in Ontario in contributions to the Patriotic Fund. Our men gave, and our women sewed and knitted. And now the emergency faces us And inthe giv- . "again. There will be no, value in bewailing the fact, or in arguing . about the merits of the case. The war is here, and war conditions ~ have to be met in loyal fashion. i Our town and community have plenty of organizations to do all necessary war supply work--Churches, 1.0.D.E., Lions Club, Business Men's Assn., and Fxaternal Societies, all can give practical assistance. in supplying British needs arising from war emergencies. of every citizen expresses itself in voluntary service and generous giving where need arises. The day is past when we can idly sit and critically watch the efforts of the Government to meet the tremendous Itis it down and figure.out what we can The Britain and Fraiice will more surely win this war if the' loyal spirit After war was declared in 1914, the members of the Port Perry W.C.T.U. decided to organize a Woman's Patriotic Association for war work. On September the fourteenth with Mra, J, McE. Murray as -President, Mrs. John Crozier, Vice. _President, Mrs. A. J. Davis, Tfeasurer, Mrs. 5 'Muirhead, 'Secretary, and two representatives from each church, a meeting was held in. the. Town Hall, and plans were made," The work accomplished by this organization lives still in the mémory of many of our citizens. Every church and town organization united to 'help. The Association worked for the Red Cross, * to help outfit soldiers with socks, sweaters, ete., and also helped our poor in Canada. Money was given generously by churches, schools, choral. societies, Men's Patriotic Societies, and many "pther organizations, both in towr"and sdrround- ing community. When the war ended the women who had 80 served their country felt the' need of still carrying aa Yes =i on Patriotic work and in January, '1921, The Women's - Patriotic Association . Became The _.Seugog Chapter Imperial Order Daughters of the ~~ Empire. : In the years of peace the Chapter has had the welfare of the community at heart, and -now that . the call has again come, to servedin time: of war, 1 they are organized and ready to carry on, .The Order is affiliated with the Canadian Red Cross Society and all chapters will co-operate and work under their instructions. . a5 At the regular meeting of the Seugos Chapter, on Monday next, a committee for wan work will be appointed and arrangements made to pur- chase materials for sewing and Knitting. Any organization or ladies who would like to help with money contributions, sewing or knitting will be welcome, Let us all work together that' Peace may reign again, 20H ~--Com, task thrust upon it. --"England Sivorke every man to do his duty." spirit that has saved Britain and made her truly great.' the spirit that will overcome the enemies of freedom. Once again we hear the echo of 'Nelson's words That has been the That will be- The struggle will be long. Our courage and loyalty must be ies ot and enduring. 'Registered? Have You. oe . % 'At.the momant it is oe ortune for every loyal woman to register her unit of power, so that Canada's woman « strength may be used to the best adva ntage to help win the war. This is a purely a volunteer movement by women and for women. It has the Government sanction, but was not instituted by the Govern- ment. Through it you sign up to knit, sew, apd do a dozen other things that women do in time of war. will be available for your signature at the Convenient registration booths will be ArERngH| « during Library hours, "for the. women of the surrounding district. : For the next week the Questionaires Port Perry Public Library