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TH A- J* Downtown Ducks â€" Some establishments have skeletons ni the closet, some have bats in the belfry, but this retail store keeps ducks on the roof. The ducks lead a happy life on the roof- top of the downtown building. Their purpose is to keep fungi out of water used in the store's air-conditioning system. WHiO'GOES ON IN THE WOfiLD ^NormanBlalu GREAT BRITAIN "Two world wars â€" neither of which reached your American ihorea and both of which benefited your •conomy â€" have drained the life- blood out of Britain. Now, with American aid and our own pro- digious clfort we are busily pump- iuK the lifeblood back again." 'I"his is just one paragraph, and by no means the most bitter one, from a recent article in the London Sunday Pirtorial â€" which sells five million copies each week through- out tlie I'nited Kingdom. Under the heading "We Briti.sh are tired of Yankee In.sults" the mass circu- lation tabloid lashed back at United States criticism of the British post- war efTorl. As an e.\ainple of this criticism ihe Pictorial published a reproduc- tion of an American cartoon which showed a tattered Jolin Bull beg- ging a copper from a well-dressed Uncle .^ani at the door of a "So- coali.sin .^aloon". ( umplaining that this cartoon wag typical of hundreds of others ap- pearing in the U.S. press, the Pic- torial invited .\merican visitors to Britain to post a copy of the issue to friends at home, "since they might like to hear the other side of the case." "We in Britain are d tired of being written off as good-for- nothing beggars," the Open Letter went on to say. "Does Uncle Sam imagine his dollars have bought soul and sovereignty of the Marshall-aid countries â€" and of liritain in par- ticular." Bitter words! But possibly justi- fied by the provocation, which has been great, especially in gome sec- tions of the United States press. Still, the British needn't go outside their own .shores to hear real criti- «i(m. Speaking in Edinbuirgh about the projected 1951 British musical faatival, Sir Thomas Beecham pounded a table with his fists and declaimed "We are going to cele- brate fifty years of the most abom- inable misgovcrnment by having an •xhibition and festival at the ex- pense of the United States' money." Maybe it's the weather. When lemperalnres drop, possibly tempers and language will also drop to lest feverish levels! AUSTRALIA They had ten-foot snowdrifts in Australia during July, and in August a new cold front swept in, threaten- ing even worse blizzards. And for Cooney Up â€" Johnny Cooney, former major leapuc pitcher atid oiiiliflder, will i)ilot the Boston Uravcs for the rest of the season. The BraveH* man- aper, IJiliy Sotithworth, has Uikcii a Ic.i' c of absence be- f t";c of ill hciiltii. Cooney I... I I ecu one of Sotithworth's coachinff staff. almost two months Australia had been in the grip of a coal-mine strike which cut off fuel for heat- ing and cooking, tied up transporta- tion and left homes, streets, shops and offices in darkness. The Australian walkout was an open challenge to a Labor Govern- ment by a Communist-led union. The 24,000 members of the Coal Miner's Federation had never reject- ed a recommendation by ther lead- ers; and when their Communist leader, Idris Williams, called upon them to by-pass the SO-year-old government Arbitration Court and strike, they struck without asking questions. The Labor Government met the challenge by impounding union strike funds. Williams and other leaders who disobeyed tlie order were jailed. The miners then refused to nego- tiate, and other Coniniunist-led unions, such as the dock workers, supported tlieni with token sym- pathy strikes. But still the government remained firm. "We will use the army against them, the navy against them, and the air force against them," stated Information Minister .Xrthur Calwell. Not long after that statement was made, victory was with the govern- ment. The miners voted by more than 2 to 1 to accept arbitration and shouted down union officials who urged them to continue strik- ing. Badly beaten, the union cen- tral executive issued a back-to-work order for the middle of August. GERMANY On August 14, for the first time since 1933, Germans in the Western Reich enjoyed free and secret elec- tions; and in spite of a rather dull campaign nearly 80% of tlie eligible voters turned out. When the votes were counted, Germans had chosen (ffee enterprise and a conservative government by big margin; and this conservative victory probably means that the country's economic policies will be more in tune with American occu- pation tendencies than with the British. But expert observers say that the outstanding feature of German feeling today is a bitter, personal hatred not only of the Reds, but against all Russians. Poverty- stricken refugees from Russian- occupied artas in partictdar cherish the idea of sometime, sonuhow-or- other, regaining the lands taken from them by the Soviets. As one German put it, "They would fight the Russians with knives and forks if they got the chance." As a result of this feeling Com- munism in (iennany is said to be as dead as Nazism. Even in once- Red llaniburg the k)cal ('oinmies are rcgaidid as agents of a foreign power. Nor in the u|.)inioii of most think- ing Germans is tliere any real chance that a deal of any kind could b^ made with the Russians â€" a possU bility that has caused many mi8glv4 ings in London and Washington. "The only people who may ever bl in a position to make a deal with the Russians are those who now most bitterly oppose them â€" whether Socialists or Ruhr industrialists", a German spokesman commented "They know perfectly well what would happen if they made any deal that would turn Germany over ti ('ommunisni. We know that th' Western Powers may beat us. Bn. we know that the Soviets will ccr tainly shoot us; and frankly we pri- fer to be beaten than shot." Which sounds Mk» pretty fair reaftonlng, at that pv A SiXBirCQiTic They used to tell the tale of a character out West, in the bad old days, who was found by some of his friends sitting on the edge of the sidewalk with his head buried between his hands and looking ex- tremely disconsolate. Somebody asked him just what seemed to be the matter. * » * "It don't seem a bit fair, in fact it's enough to make a guy sick of life," was the mournful reply. "Here's me, that's played poker, shot dice and pegged keno all my life, yet nobody never called me a gambler. I've drank pretty near every kind of liquor there is most all my life, yet nobody never called me a drunkard. I've got into plenty of fights and ructions, one way or another, yet nobody never called me a brawler or a rough neck. * ♦ * "But now," he continued, "but now â€" just because I stole one measley little horse â€" everybody in the world calls me a horse thief, and it ain't fair!" * • « And there are ball players who, when their playing days were done, must have felt in a similar mood to this Western gentleman. For they knew that they were destined to be remembered, not by all the fine hitting they had done, not by the wonderful catches they had made â€" but solely on account of gome men- tal or physical lapse which won for them the name of "bonehead". * ♦ » And some of them deserved noth- ing of the sort, as Arthur Daley recently recalled. One of the best known of all such plays was the one that has gone down in history as "Zim's boner". It occurred in the 1917 World Series between the Philadelphia Athletics and the New York Giants; and it saw Heinie Zimmerman â€" no ball of fire afoot â€" vainly chase the speedy Eddie Col- lins all the way from third base to home plate, failing to tag him by several feet as the A's captain scored a highly important run standing up. * * * It so happened that Zimmerman was doing the only thing he could under the circumstances as the Giants' catcher. Bill Rariden, had left home plate unattended. "Who was I gonna throw the ball toâ€" the uinps?" inquired Zimmerman after- wards â€" a fair enough question as umpire Dill Kleni was the only per- son in the immediate vicinity. Yet, as we said before, it has gone down in baseball history as Zimmerman's boner. * ♦ « Then there was Fred Merkle, still known as "Bonehead Merkle" in certain circles • â€" altliough he only did what 999 out of 1000 ball players of that era would have done under similar circumstances. But the Merkle incident is still too well re- membered to require a re-creation here. Personally we think the Giants' Ist-base coach was the guilty person, as Johnny Evers of the Cubs had pulled a similar play, nulli- fying a run in exactly the same manner, in Pittsburgh just a week before. * ♦ ♦ But there have been "boners" which honestly earned the name â€" and no mistake. Del Bissonettc, who has just led the Toronto Maple Leafs through ia highly successful season â€" at least artistically and financially â€" was closely concerned in one of the best known â€" although don't get the idea that he was the sinner. « ♦ ♦ The very remarkable Babe Her- man of the old Brooklyn Dodgers was the "hero". The Babe was standing on first base when his team mate, Bissonette, blasted out a terrific drive to deep centre. Her- man dawdled about halfway to sec- ond base, then stopped to admire the speed and trajectory of Del's hit. Bisonette, head down and anxious to get all the distance pos- sible out of his hit, passed the Babe without even noticing him; and Mr. Herman thus became an automatic out, while poor Del's inside-the-park homer was reduced to a measly single. » * » Turning a two-base hit into a double play was another of Her- man's triumphs; and if there hadn't been one out at the time, he would have gone one better than that and turned it into a triple killing. » » » Chick Fevvster vvas on first and Dazzy Vanoe on second when Her- man took his "Sunday swing" and connected solidly. Fearing that the ball would be caught, Vance held up at second for a space before getting into motion. But Fcwster was off with the crack of the bat, and so was Herman, both tearing along with such disregard for surround- ings that, when the dust settled all three â€" Herman, Fewster and Vance â€" were all trying to occupy third base at one and the same time. * * • That was the occasion when "Uncle Robbie" Robinson, the sorely tried pilot of the Dodgers, sourly remarked, "It's the first time those three guys have been together all season. "The Chicken Of Tomorrow" â€" Today Some three years ago the national poultry research director of a great chain of food stores suggested to the poultry industry that a real effort be made to improve chickens' grown for meat, in the same way that tur- key growers had improved their product through the development of the broad-breasted varieties. With the suggestion went the offer of a $10,000 prize fund. The result was the formation of a national "chicken-to-tomorrow" committee. A breeding and feeding program was set up, with committees in 44 states. So successful was it that a new program of competition was launched this spring. As a result, at least 20,000,000 bigger and better birds will reach the markets this year. And this number is expected to be greatly increased next year. Under the stimulus of this pro- gram breeders in many states from coast to coast have been able to pro- duce in quantity, and to reproduce, chickens that weigh from 4 to 5 pounds at 12 weeks of age, as com- pared w-ith the former average of 'two to three pounds at this age. Less feed, smaller cost and better quality â€" such is the picture. Be- fore the inauguration of the "chicken-of-tomorrow" program, emphasis was on the production of eggs. Now the broiler industry has become a billion-dollar business. The remarkable results have been attained both by selective breeding within standard breeds of poultry and by cross-breeding. They bear witness again to the fact that oppor- tunities for pioneering are not dead. Hits The Haccent Hal Block met a little cockney who enthused over a cruise he had made to South America. 'First," he reported, "we stops in Cuba, and tibn we puts in at Haiti." "And wihat comes after H«iti?" asked Block politely. "H'eighty-one," jaid the cockney. ROLL YOUR OWN BETTER CICARETrES CIGARETTE TOBACCO •• Classified Advertising ^ t, •• aUBNTS WANTKU OILS, GREASES. TIRES InMcnoldu, BlMtrto rmc* Ckintrollsri. UouM ud Bara Paint. Roof Coattii». Mo. Dwlns ar« wanted. Writ* Warco Qraaaa k Oil LIniUed, Toronto BAny CIII0K8 PKKU RANGB PULLETS 10 weeka to laying, pure breeda and croea breede. Also day old obloka available tbe year round. Free cata- loaue. Twaddle Chick Hatcberlea Limited, FerffUB, Ontario. PtJLLETS all aKea to laying. Pure breeda and oroaa breedH. Free catalogue. Top Notch Ohick Sales, Ouelpb. Ontario. UVBINO AND OI.£lAniNO HAVII YOV anything oeeds dyeing or olMUi' IngT Write to ua tor Information Wa are clad to anawer youi aueatlona. Department B. 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Heats, lee cream, tearoom, flour- escent liehtlng. Kelvinator refrigerator very profltable turnover, priced right for quick sale i6.500. 60« miles from F^pterhoro Leonard's S tore. C oe HIH _ HOUNDS AFIEXD A monthly magazine of Hounds and Hunting â€" for the sportsman, Hunter, Breeder and Fancier; Features all the bound breeds- hunting and shooting â€" Field Trials and Shows â€" Exclusive articles. Illustrated. t2. 25 per year. HOUNDS AFIELD, ORTON. ONTARIO. BATH tubs, toilets, waahbasihs, sinks, fur- naces, boilers, water pressure systema sold, also Installed. Galvanized pipe, \ Inch - 16c ft., ^ Inch - 18c ft. Articles sent everywhere. Write for prices. Philip Verheyden. Aylmer, Ont. HAMSTERS: wonder animals from Syria. Pets • or labs. Pair $5. Sen* money order. Poole, 68 Alma. St. Thomas, Ontario. i>ICK-UP BALER â€" CASE â€" ^Only baled 50 acres â€" 32 H.P. motor real buy at <895.00. Farmers' Supply & Equipment Limited, 1B9 Dalhnusle Street, Brant ford. Ont. liJBJLP WANTED ASSISTANT Dietitian for large SanatorluilL Salary $180.00 per month with full mala- tsnance. State experience aa<l qualification* to Miss M. Bvana, Mountain Sanatorium. Hamilton. Ontario. REGISTERED NURSES and Certified Nur0«ai' Aaalstants required for Lady Mlnto Hog-- pltal, Chapleau, Ontario. Apply Superin- tendent. RURAL SALESMAN WANTED TO SELL DATED SEED COR.N. The only seed that la sealed In acre bags, dated and package<l to the farmer's order, with new seed from selected B«ed crops. Liberal commtsslotty and chance for advancement. Apply: Oatad Seed Co., TUlsonburg, Ontario. UEDICAl WANTED â€" Every sufferer of Rheumatic Pains or I^eurltla to try Dixon's Remedy. Uunro'a Drug Store. 3S5 Elgin. Ottawa. Postpaid II 00. PEP UP! TAKE C.C. & B. Tonic Tablets for low vitality, nervous and general debility. 60o and $1.00 at druggiate. FRUIT JUICES; The principal Ingredients In Dixon's Remedy for Rheumatic Pains. Neu- ritis Uunro's Drug Store. 336 Elgin. Ottawa. Postpaid $1.00 PAI'KNTB PETHERSTONHAOOH A Company Patent Solicitors Established 18110 860 Bay Street. rornntn Bnokl «»t ot Information no request. UPPIWT UNITIES foi 'lEN and WOMEM BE- A "HAiRDRESSER JOIN CANADA'S LBADINO SCHOOl Great Opportunity Laaro Halrdresslng Pleasant dignified professton. cooo wages thouaanda successful Marvel graduataa. America's greatest system Illustrated catA. loguo free Write or Call MABVKL HAlRDRESaiNO SCHOOLS I6S Blooi SI W lorunlo Brancbea H King 8i Bamlltor A 72 Rldeau street Ottawa CONCRETE BLOCK PLANTS, why work for the other fellow? 7ou can earn a good living running a block plant. See .Uoore Bros.. 41 Nelson Street. Toronto. «^DI7ei. for machinery. PEKSU.\.4L FREE SAMPLE.S â€" plastic comb. Send diraa for postage and handling or 4 for 25c Office 2. 1134 Yonpe t^treet. Toronto. TEIACII£RS WANTED QUALIFIED PROTESTANT TEACHER for 8.S. No. 6. Bagot. Apply stating salary and qualifications, to Mrs. Lewis Gmnn. Sec- Treas.. Calaboele. Ont. R.R. 2. TEACHER wanted, for rural public school. North HlmiTworth Township School Area. Salary, $1,700. Duties to commence Sept. 6. 1949. Apply to Chas. E. Teatea, R.R. 1. Callander. Ont. TEACHER re<iuired for S.S. No. 2, Upsala. Ont. 18 pupils, Grades 1 to 8. Salary, $1750 per annum. Apply Mrs. O; G. Conacher, Secretary. S.S. No. 2. Upsala, Ont. NEW HOME PLUS INCOME B-ROOM FRAME HOU.'iE. modern kitchen. In a thriving community. Orlst Mill and feed buuineas, equipped with Papec hammer mill powered with General Motors 43 horse Diesel, 1-ton Goodlson mixer with motor. 6-inch grinder for cracking. 2 sets scales, elevators, overhead storage bins. etc. Large turnover, low taxes. H. C. EMPEY REALTOR NAPANEE FOR SALE 20 Used Tractora, all makes and sizes. Three white separators, one Mount Forest Separator 1 year old. Farm machines of all kinds. Phone 437W. R. McDuffe k Sons. Milton. Ont. HANK THE FARMER LAUGHED & LAUGHED FOR he knew his new portable V.Tpor-Master would vapor-spray his crops In a matter of minutes, would supply steam to run his dairy (160 lbs. In 2 mins.) would steam-clean his equipment, skin his hogs, cook the mash and heat the greenhouse. Complete self-operating units $1095. Weight 1400 lbs. PACIFIC MARINE SUPPLY CO. LIMITED 1400-W Pender St. MA. 7760. 'Vancouver. B.C. WANTED THRIVINO all year-round business on No. 8 Highway â€" Modern 8S-stool lunch counter, dance hall and service station. Two apart- ments. Situated near several towns In the tobacco growing district. For full Information write Box 212 . SImcoe. Ontari o. FOR SALEâ€" Model A Ford sixteen passenger school bus. Nicholson and Pelton. Young's Point. Ont. PI^^TB FOR SALB RESERVE now for Ideal Autumn plantlngi Chinese Elm Hedgeâ€" 12 Incbes to 10 Inches high when shipped â€" will grow 2 feet ths first year â€" 26 plants for $2.98 â€" sufficient for 26 feet. Olant Exhibition Flowering Peonies In colours red. white or pink â€" S for $1.89. Brovkdale-Klngsway Nurseries. Bowmanvllle, Ontario. APPLICATIONS for Student Nurses are re- quired at the Samia General Hospital, Sarnla. Ontario. This Is an approved School of Nursing. Honorarium after preliminary t erm Is complete. $2 5 per month BROCCOLI plants wanted, suitable for trans- planting, any quantity. Phone El. 7128. or write S. Llghtfoot b Son Ltd. 23 St Law- rence Market. Toronto. PILES When you remove the Internkj-cjuae ol jaUesyou get wotthwliiie results lllit last. Tbsts the simple reason for Pyltone'a Sceat iuccess. No matter what you have °5° '°' ""• torture, or how long-itanding and ilubborn your case, modern icieuce has th. answer in the sew Pyltone Treatment (a liqmd taken by month), Yout first botlla proves this or the price refunded at once. J, !'.'.""» BiMranl" o( Pyltone'a qnnlily. •1.7i at all modern drugiri^ts. 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