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PAGE FOUR i + THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1930 'Chr Oshawa Daly Thmes Succeeding THE OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER (Established 1871) Ah independent newspaper published every afternoon except Sundays and legal holi- days at Oshawa, Canada, by The Times Company, Limited. Chas. M. Mundy, President; A. R. Alloway, Sec- _ retary. The Oshawa Daily Times is a member of the Canadian Press, the Capadian Daily News- papers Association, the Ontario Provincial Dailies and the Audit Bureau of Circulations SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier, 15¢ a week. By mail in Canada (outside Oshawa carrier delivery limits) $4.00 a year; United States, $5.00 a year. - TORONTO OFFICE " 407. Bond Building, 66 Temperance Street. Telephone Adelaide 0107. H. D. Tresidder, representative. REPRESENTATIVES IN U.S. Powers and Stone Inc., New York and Chicago ~ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1930 EDUCATION COSTS MONEY As a result of the opening of the new vo. cational department of what is now the Osh- awa Vocational and Collegiate Institute, the taxpayres of Oshawa will this year be re- quired to provide over $36,000 more in school taxes than was the case last year. This figure, of course, may be subject to revision: should the city council ask the board of education to revise its estimates with a view to making an effort to reduce them. The estimates, however, give some idea of the heavy costs which are incidental to edu- cation in these days. The operation of a vocational school] calls for much new equip- ment of a special type, and it also calls for the employment of teachers who are spe- cialists in the various subjects which are being taught. Since the taxpayers of Oshawa, by their votes on the question, decided that they wished to have a vocational institute, then they must look for heavier school taxes to meet the costs of its operation. There is some hope, of course, that the increase in assessment will enable the council to meet the need for higher school appropriations without making too great an increase in the tax rate, since increase there must be to take care of the higher board of education esti- mates. The assessment on which the tax rate is to be based is $800,000, approxi- mately, higher than it was last year, and at a tax rate of 42 mills on the dollar, that represents increased revenue of $32,000, On the other hand, there are added debenture charges to be faced that may add to the burdens which will have fo be passed on to the people. ' . The increase in the board's estimates, however, shows the great difficulty which is experienced by municipal bodies in keep- ing down tax rates. The people are con- tinually demanding services which cost money, and education, while one of the inost necessary, is one of the most expensive of them ail. THE NEED FOR MIXED FARMING Sir Henry Thornton touched on one of the greatest needs of the farming industry in Canada, and particularly in the western 'pro- vinces, when he addressed a large gathering of stock breeders and exhibitors in Toronto a few days ago. His contention was that if the Canadian farmers are to continue to prosper, they must pay greater attention to . mixed farming than they are doing at pre- 'gent, 'and must lay the foundation of their ', industry on the raising of live stock rather i from crop failures. In this province, than on the mere growing of grain. This viewpoint is one that has often been - placed before the farmers of Canada, but with a fair measure of success. , In Ontario, of course, mixed farming predominates, and the result of that was seen in the situation last fall, when Ontario suffered very little the dairy and beef cattle breeders had the re- turns from their live stock to depend on in case of failures of the grain crop, and, in addition, they were able to keep their soil to a high standard of fertility by the use 'the natural fertilizers provided by their "In"the west, however, there is still too much of a tendency to indulge in wheat min- ing. It is often a proud boast of western- ers that the surface of the prairies has barely been scratched to produce crops of wheat. . Yet how much better would the crops be were the surface turned over, and y.80il fed by the best of all fertilizers. is alone would bring sufficient improve- ustify the keeping of live stock, enriching fields impover- ous whe t mining, it would conserve moisture "And, in addition to this, the products of the dairy or beef herd, or of the hogs and sheep, would pro- vide cash returns that would be very accept- able to the farmers while waiting for their wheat cheques. Western farmers in the past may have "been inclined to follow the line of least re- sistance, and to depend to too great an ex- tent on what crops for their wealth. The lesson of 1929, however, should not be lost on them, and the logical method of prevent- ing a recurrence must lie in the direction of turning whole-heartedly to mixed farming. A TRIUMPH FOR THE LEAGUE Those people who, by reason of their ig- norance of its functions, have been apt to regard the League of Nations as a body mainly concerned with the settlement of in- ternational disputes, may be somewhat sur- prised to read of its triumph in degling with the traffic in narcotic drugs, and particular- ly in opium. That traffic has been one of the sore spots of the world for decades. It was the cause of the Boxer Rebellion in China in the closing days of the last century, and was the cause of many of the troubles which arose in the relationships between China and European countries. Past efforts to tcontrol the traffic, so as to free narcotic slaves from lL their deadly habit, met with but little suc- cess until the League of Nations, through one of its committees, tackled the problem. Now a satisfactory solution has been reach- ed, and a plan adopted whereby the traffic in narcotic drugs will be strictly limited. This is indeed a triumph for the League in its work of raising the standards of human conditions throughout the world. Even the liquor traffic has not the degrad- ing effects and influence that are common to the traffic in narcotics. It is not to be ex- pected, of course, that the traffic in narco- tics is going to stop immediately. But by limiting the manufacture of these drugs to the. absolute requirements of the world, for medical and scientific purposes, and control- ling its distribution, it will be possible to prevent those who traffic in them securing supplies for their nefarious trade. This is the greatest step forward that has yet been achieved in dealing with this problem, and it helos to establish the League of Nations as a great agency for the benefit of all man- kind. * UNENVIABLE POSITIONS Whatever may be true of this country and of the United States, it is apparent that the people of Latin America take their poli- tics seriously. In Mexico, the new president barely escaped with his life in an attempt to assassinate him only two hours after he took the oath of office. In Brazil five per- sons were killed and fifteen wounded, includ- ing the vice-president, in an election battle. It mans much to stand for public office in countries like these. In most countries, men have to be prepared to make sacrifices in the interests of public service, but in Mexico they have to be ready to sacrifice their lives at the hands of the assassin as well. People down there are apparently not yet convinced that the ballot box provides the best means of defeating an opponent, so they resort to the old system of the dark ages, that of sim- ply removing from their path any opposition leader who happens to win success. Un- der such circumstances, it is a wonder that anyone thinks it worth while to even be a candidate for public office. * EDITORIAL NOTES A large saving capacity will sometimes " overcome the handicaps of a small earning capacity. The difficulties which are arising at the naval conference show that in these days the way of the peacemaker is also hard. The United States wants to build a giant battleship. Probably for the purpose of boasting that it has the world's biggest. Financial dictators are trying to secure control of affairs in Chicago. But they will have a hard time deposing the bandits. The decision to proscecute the leaders. of the A. B. C. may be prompted by a desire to provide some lucrative work for government counsel. g The speech from the Throne suggested that Ontario's finances are in a healthy con- dition. Perhaps because of the aid of so much stimulant. Election bulleting in Mexico usually deal with the condition of the newly elected presi- dent--if he has survived the attempt at as- sassination. Those cities which are burdened by hav- ing to carry large arrears of taxes can find 'some 'consolation in the fact that they are not yet in as bad shape as Chicago. Westerners are optimistic as to the out- come of the wheat situation. People in the east will feel more confident when they see the grain sailing agross the Atlantic to its logical market. \ Other Editor's Comments CITY MANAGERSHIP (Brantford Expositor) Apparently there is little well- founded criticism of tho city man- ager plan of government, if pro- perly established and maintained Its success depends wholly upon the calibre of the men who are placed in control of affairs, The introduction of politieal influence and personal corruption, however, will destroy good government of any kind. 4 A GREAT TRUTH (Niagara Falls Review) A great truth was expressed at the naval conference in London when it was pointed out that the sive of tleets is a relative proposi- tion. If, in a wild town, it is the custom to wear guns, and someone starts the two-gun style, and it is adopted by all, no change bas been made; and if they all agree to stop carrying guns, they are again on an equality, and the only sufferers would be the makers of revolvers. That principle applies to warships INDUSTRIAL WAR Arthur Watts in Leeds shire Wekely Post) Industrial war produces suffer: ings ig its wake at least compar- able with those endured by the na- tions during active hostilities Whole tracts of country become devastated,almost as literally as it they had been wrecked by guu- fire. Townships and villages become uninhabited, even uninhabitable Honest, able. God-fearing citizens are reduced to pitiable wrecks, and are doomed to premature death through {ll-nourishment and even disease, that may be none the less painful through extreme prolong- ation, York- THE DANGERS OF THE ROAD (Manchester Guardian) To use a motor today is just as dangerous as to carry loaded fire- arms. If most of us were in the habit of keeping revolvers in our hip-Pockets, the death-rate would certainly go up, but we should scar- cely expect the annual casualty list to equal tho motoring total of more than 6,000 killed and more than 160,000 wounded. Even when we consider that total (whieh includes a high percentage of children) in proportion to the total population, it is enough to constitute motoring as a highly dangerous form of Sport-~dangerous both to tho mo- torist and to other people. | Bits of Humor TOUCHING Ma: What the matter, sick Pa (waving telegram): Just a slight touch of the son.--Answers. BRUTAL Pretty Sister (anxiously): What did he say about my voice? Young Brother: He muttered something that sounded like "a night in a gale."--Tit-Bits. TACTLESS "It's so good of you doctor, to have come so far to see my hus band." - "Not at all, madam, not at all. I have a patient next door, and I thought I'd kill two birds witn one stone."--Vancouver Province. dear-- SPEED Customer--Are, these eggs real- ly fresh Grocer--Madam, If you'll step over to the phone and call up my poultry farm you will be able tu hear the cackle of the hens that laid those very eggs. VERY UNUSUAL He (on the way from Edin- burgh): "Our hotel was burgled one night." She: "Did you lose anything?" He: "No, but it was' quite a change to see the waiters putting their hands up instead of out." OR AN AUTOMOBILE Passenger on Atlantic liner (who is really enjoying the sea, to his companion, who has gone below): "Come on up, Jim! We're passing a ship!" Voice from below: "I don't want to see no ship. You call me when we're passing a tree." HIS GAMBLE The tearful plaintiff had told her tale of woe, and there wasn't a dry eye in the court--except the defendant's. "And what plea does he make for not paying his wife's alimony?" the magistrate asked the defend- ant's solicitor. "Well, your worship," sald thé solicitor in solemn tones, "he says marriage is a "lottery, and there- fore alimony. is a gambling debt, and he pleads the Gaming Act." MIRACLES DO HAPPEN The negro was being tried and asked for time to certain legal as- sistance, "Legal assistance," snapped the Judge. "You were caught in the jeweller's. shop, two policemen saw you. You had the goods on you, and you have been convicteu 42 times. Now, what could a law- yer say for you?" oh: * "Well, sah, judge," said/fhe ne- gro, "that's just what I'll gure be interested tuh know." : January 21, 1930 Our Spiritual Heritage -- Ye are the children of the' pronliets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of "the carth be blessed --Acts 3:25, Prayer: "And we are glad, and we will sing, As'in the days of yore." : THAT NEWSPAPER ADVERTIS- ING 1S THE GATEWAY TO BET- TER BUSINESS, It is the demand it creates makes advertisnig pay. that Q fut husk 1. the value of advertising .and use it persistently. Many business concerns operate their business at a loss during cer- tain times of the year. It would not be necessary for them to do so if they advertised all the while instead of once in a while. The most forcible way to secure busibess is through the printed page. It is the greatest trade builder in ex- istence. Advertising holds old trade, attracts new trade, and increases sales, Now is the time for every business to advertis¢ and increase their busi: ness. Every day persistent advertisers are learning to serve the public better, and by so doing they are increasing profits. . No business can get by unless it ad- vertises the best in service and qual- | ity. WITH SOME CONCERNS BUSI- NESS 1S STILL ASLEEP. IT WILL STAY THAT WAY WITH THEM UNTIL THEY WAKE IT UP BY ADVERTISING. NOISE FROM THE HEALTH STANDPOINT A popular writer some time ago told of his efforts to secure quiets ness in a big city. He spoke of move ing from place to place but noise fol- lowed him everywhere and he was unable to write. In desperation he decided to try to sleep during the day and do lis writing at night. However, he found that contractors had a day shift and a night shift and inght. There is a law against nuisances, and it is under this law that noises from dance-halls, night clubs, dogs with, but it is only recently that the bad cffects of noise on the health has come under consideration. This puts it up to the medical health officer and many of them are doing their utmost to protect citi- zens from noise. Dr. C. W. Hutt, health officer for Holborn, one of London's noisést boroughs, discusses the problem of noise in his gnnual report, just as he would report infectious diseases, an epidemic, or anything clse that af- fects the health of the community. He describes the noises ot the street as discordant, and without- rhythm, He says "The noisiness of London means an cnormous drain of cnergy even from those who are not reaily conscious of the noise as a nuisance, but who 'nevertheless all the while are unconsciously putting up a re- sistance to it." And those who are conscious of the noise and try to avoid its affect by closing all windows, naturally suf- ter all the disadvantages of poor ventilation. : And to those who are trying to concentrate on mental work, noise causes irritation and consequent fa- tigue. The. pnemmnatic or air drills that are now used for so many purposes are among the worst offenders, and it will be up to the manufacturers to get some form of 'muffler' to les- sen the noise, Now why is noise so harmful? Simply because noise, by striking the ear, causes an 'alertness' of the brain, and the brain sends down im- pulses to all the nerves and muscles of the body to be sort of 'on guard' all the time, just as if some danger were at hand, This tenseness and alertness so tires the entire system that mind and body do not get an opportunity to do itheir full amount or their best work. 1 am writing frequently about noise because noise lowers the tone of the whole body just the same as overs work, lack of food, or lack of sleep. Bits of Verse GRATITUDE Teach me to know every sound of your voice, And the beat of your foot-fall at eve, . To wateh for your coming, with heart pulsing fast, And to wish your you leave; Teach. me to long for my place at your side, ; On the hard city walk or the trail, To know that I'm welcome wherever you go, In the sun, in the rain, in the gale. réturn when Teach me to follow or patiently wait, Yet never to slink from vour hand, But should I displease, don't be au. ,gry with me,~-- Just explain, and T'll then under. stand ; , Oh, I'll fight for you, lead you, or lay down my life, : And I'll never desert you nor fail, Tho' I ask naught of you save the right to be glad, And to show it by tail. wagging my the steel riveting went on day and | barking, and so forth have been dealt} ~ =~ W. Dayton Wegefarth, 1 = ~~ ay Interest on your Savings ere better off this month than last--~ an You say this ? PEN a savings account at this branch. Save for the mortgage payment, insurance premium, new home--save for the rainy day--future prosper- ity and happiness. Even if it is only a few dollars at a time, remember persistence and regularity plus -our Four per cent earning power will soon build up a substantial reserve, and month by month you will experience the pride and sat- isfaction that comes with the knowledge that your financial position is steadily improving. Temporary Offices--20 Simcoe St. North QT EAR @L TA DAN SANT VINA CNR EOI IAN ) § OSHAWA BRANCH OFFICE: 23 SIMCOE ST. NORTH Operated Under Government Inspection TORONTO HEAD OFFICE s KING & VICTORIA STS. SAVINGS A SAFE PLACE FOR. f | | | | | | | | A Strain by C.K. TUCK, Opt.D. (Copyright 1921) DIPLOPIA; PART "3" There are still other means of explaining these cases, some may be periodical and constant, per- fodic being of the cise of dipldbia that lasts for a while then goes, and later will recurr. The constant case remains fixed as a constant condition. Most of these cases are accom- panied by nauscas, headaches, bil- eousness and nervousness, and com- fort only ensues as the one eye becomes suppressed. In their early stages excitement and fright may be the means of starting the con- dition and the suppression of images. When it starts may only be a momentary suppression and this momentary suppression may later lead to still lo er periods until eventually complete suppres. sion exists. in deveispug tue cua: dition to a recognition of things in a more natural way it must be done step by step, also after the vision is properly regained to each eyo the development of the fusion faculty and power mdy be dealt with, When proper fusion power is regained the diplopia will cease. When once the conifort pleasure of natural seeing is re- gained it is very hard to lose, CLAIMS PROFIT London; Feb. 12---Great Britain post office accounts for the past year record a profit of nine million pounds sterling. . The fact that nearly*nine hundred thousand pounds was paid to the British Broadcasting Corporation draws attention to one industry in Britain that is really flourishing. Thousands of Londoners owning non-selective receiving radio sets re- cently had an irritating experience reciiving two simultancous programs discordantly. This was' resultant up- on the Broadcasting Corporation's new and expensive scheme to ercate a country-wide network of dual sta- tions to give listeners a choice of at least two alternative programs. Services of radio dealers in gener- Ci L al, however, have rectified the short comings of defective receiving ap ratus and it is mow. claimed the ondon experiments have been suf- ficiently successful to justify the.op- ening of a new station in the Pen- tunes to Serve the industrial north, Later attention will be directed to Wales, the. West of England and Scctiand. . and | § ing the desired impression, when the youth exclaimed, eagerly, "l say, teacher, it's your lower jaw that moves, isn't it?" A little fellow, who had told a false hood ana ben found out, was being talked to seriously by his teacher, who directed her efforts to making the youngster feel ashamed of what hie had done. Judging by the interested look on his face, she thought she was mak- Chicago is still the Windy City, but civic employees find it hard to raise the wind.--Toronto Star, Bank by Mail It is convenient and may save you a trip to town. Your bank book, with the deposit entered, will be promptly re- turned to you. DOMINION BANK Established 1871 " OSHAWA BRANCH T.W. Joyce = Managen 31: street & Ta AVeNve..... OPPOSITE PENNA. RR. STATION A Preeminent Hotel of 1200 Rooms each having Bath, Servidor, Circula- ting Ice Water and many other inn vations...featuring a sincere spirit cf hospitality. B. G. KILL, General Manager'