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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, COLBORNE, ONT., SEPT. 8, 1938 Classified Advertising " OltXAMUNT DON'T MISS THESE COCKEREL Hocks, New Hampshire Reds 8-9 weeks J2G.95, (J-8 weeks $22.95. 3 weeks J16.50. Tweddle Chick Hatcheries, Limited, Fergus, Ont. IS \l I'OIi M ll.XKTO A OKNERATOR ) LYONS' MID-SUMMER SALE Reconditioned Furniture $47 HcPSf^Ssg "dreLe" $59SHEr^h1ffo„i""iSrul.S>^ $19.50 '^^rffSVx^Sn'Hfi $24.50 $ir09t'I(:^sJti ne'wSUov%*$J0O)Wlir,ge »lUQChesterffeVdCsuite!'3 pieces, up-•P** holstered in tapestry. Marshall ^hl^EiSo^^ $39 ;y^;'XrVtKlop] $45: Me Marshal""coshions. wafnut'show -rood facings. Perfect condition. LYONS TRADE-IN DEPARTMENT 478 Yonge St., Toronto Sir Stewart I oculist to Kin| interview at T The gr I il) CATARACTS : ii.--n enormous pro-•e 1.1 -t ion of blindness i I over the world," Jke-Elder, surgeon-Le:>rge, said in an Dronto last week, ft single factor in r. of blindness. Sir i lined, was early j e;pecially the ap-i ver solution to the vm ar birth. I checking diabetie i Isd reducing the in-1 star acts, said Sir tracts were often condition:, ii cidence at Stewait. C caused by < GOAT'S 3 .OOD CURE Two ha cured of gasb goat's Transf . toe patient at fer the secpn-pain djsapnea gins to heat i people have been ulcers by having ir.jected into their I 1: titute of Blood 1 Moscow, U.S.S.R. were remarkably t |e two years that & have continued no U a recurrence of ■te: treatment. The sr plied to skin dis-rcal ulcers, though effective than for crtimetres of blood 1 from the goat to 1 a ;:h injection. Af-transfusion the s and the ulcer be-""-"i«Htj_. Scientists e constantly dis- covering new r etals and improv- ing on old 01 ■s. But now they have made ;. 1 c w substance which is neither mi e ral nor vegetable, but a combini t on of both. They have am alga 1 ited rubber and steel in such 1 eta""61 ^ t0 f0'm 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-absorbing devices. Although still in the experimental stages, there is 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 moments, and lately gave rise to the idea that it may be possible to hasten the growth of bone, in operations where pieces must be removed. He admits that he doesn't think himself capable of a medical discovery of this magnitude, but believes it will come, in the light that Col. Charles A. Lindbergh is experimenting with a live heart and has kept it alive by nutrition The genial doctor got the idea when he began to grow his remarkable flower garden without earth last May, in his first experiment with hydroponics. He has one garden containing 13 varieties of plants and a tomato plant as well, and there isn't a vestige of earth anywhere. The roots are in water containing a solution of chemical salts. The seeds are planted in four inches of ordinary excelsior, suspended on wire netting above water containing the salts solution. And almost miraculously, the plants are healthier and much larger than those left to the care of Mother Nature. When the leaves of the plants began to yellow, Dr. McNeely 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 showed signs of improved health. Issue No. 37--'38 Canada Year Book In 1938 Edition h PacLed With Information Touching on AH Phases of The Nations 1 Life -- Statistics Always Useful. The publication of the 1938 edition of the Canada Year Book, published by authorization of the Hon. W. D. Euler. Minister of Trade and Commerce, is announced by the Dominion 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 resources of the Dominion and their development, the history of the country, its institutions, its demography, the different branches of production, trade, transportation, finance, education, etc.--in brief, a comprehensive study within the limits of a single volume of the social and economic condition of the Dominion. This new edition has been thoroughly revised throughout and includes in all its chapters the latest information available up to the date of going to press. The 1938 Canada Year Book extends to almost 1,200 pages, dealing with all phases of the national life and more especially with those susceptible of statistical measurement. 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 made since the first census of the Dominion was taken 1 1871, 1 year ind Charts There are over thirty maps and charts contained in the volume, and two photo-gelatine inserts illustrating 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 Printer, 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 nominal price of 50 cents each. The BOOK SHELF By ELIZABETH EEDY •'Papers and Records: WELLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY" Come to think of it, many of the most interesting events in the history of Ontario (including Laura Secord's walk to warn the soldiers) had a place in the development of Welland County, that versatile section of the Province tucked down between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. 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 Society has done a valuable job in collecting over a period of years all the papers and records which throw light on the past of that region. 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, accompanied 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 Service 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 their1 full quota of speckled trout. During the trip Mrs. Cumming and her daughter had the expei'krice^ of seeing considerable big game. A Black Sheep A black sheep ran into a cul-de-sac, chased by a dog; 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. After a lor. peace, goodwill and dii teacher asked his class if they objects* to war: Boy--Yes, sir, I 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. Dashei--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 terrible. Things Work Out Because it rains when we wish it Becausi 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 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 will,*. But keep on working and hoping still, For SBpite of the grumblers who stand about, Somehow, it seems all things work 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--Really? And which Manager--The one in the radio shop and the one in the movie studio. Mother--Junior, isn't it rather lam ^S!^-0 kt the same time? Junior--Oh, no, mother dear. It's economy. You see the same piece of bread does for both. Harper--Green says he is financially all in. Harris--Yes, just told me he's ev- Let the other fellow talk occasionally. Y'ou can't learn much listening to yourself. Neighbour--Well, 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. He 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 backbone to do it. C.N.R- Operating Revenues Down MONTREAL.--The statement of operating revenues and operating expenses of the Canadian National Railways all-inclusive system for the month of July issued at Montreal last week shows operating revenues were $14,176,717 as compared with $16,002,985 in July. 1937. Operating expenses were $14,273-675 against $15.704.OSS during the corresponding period of last year. For the seven months period ending July 31, operating revenues were $96,936,276, 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, 193S, $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, $111,659,299; Decrease, $14,723,023. Operating Expenses, 1938, $102,713,217; 1937, $104,032,451: Decrease, $1,319,234. Net Revenue Deficit, 193S, $5,776,-941; 1937, $7,626,848; Decrease, $13,403,789. French motic supplanting Gei it Greece. pictui Farmers' Feeder Purchase Plan Is Announced Federal Government Aids The Ftrmers In Buying Cattle-- One-Way Expenses to West Paid The refund to f of one-wa .veiling penses is embodied in a feeder purchase policy which Agriculture Minister J. G. Gardiner announces became effective in Canada September, extending until December 31. The policy is aimed at helping farmers to make personal selection of feeder stock -- cattle and lambs-- in Western Canada. It is efliective in three editions, one each for Eastern Canada, the Prairie Provinces and British Colum- ned 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 purchase of feeder cattle at the Saskatoon 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 stockyards, in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Lambs purchased at stockyards, and both lambs and ewes purchased at the Moose Jaw sale, or at country points in these two provinces, will be eligible. Departmental agents at the various stockyards are in possession of all information relating to the policy, as well as the Western Stock Growers Association of Calgary. Seven^und^e^ 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 experience of catching a 7 lb. pike 'HOOK UP WITH OGDEN'S" Get a line on this mild, mellow cigarette tobacco and you'll land a lot of extra satisfaction in rolling your own. No need to fish around for a better Fine Cut than Ogden'$-- Ogden's rolls th, oother richer, cool< time--especially when you use I pick of the papers--"Chantech or "Vogue". which had just devoured a 1 lb. whitefish. Both fish were in perfect condition. On their four-day trip the Bakers were accompanied by two Gray Rocks Inn guides. Control of Sow Thistle After-harvest cultivation is the cheapest and most effective method of controlling Perennial. Sow Thistle, states J. D. McLeod of the Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture, 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 plowing immediately after harvest. The land should be allowed to dry thoroughly for two or three weeks without Cultivation. It is pointed out that surface soil is separated from subsoil; moisture is cut off, an-K> 1 the dryness. Follow later wit broad shares on the cultivator to get any plants that remain. Shallow plowing, cultivating or deep discing will kill young summer annuals and induce seeds to Mr. McLeod. Af- ■ harv : cultiv pay; dividends in 1 ceeding crops and better returns. Kill weeds when they are weakest. Plan now to work all infested fields which are not seeded 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. Drive in to your nearest Firestone Dealer today and have him put a set of Standards on your car . . . today's top tire value. Tiwtone., [ MOST MILES PER DOLL Am \