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THE DRYDEN UBSERTEX 1 PES EEC The Exclusive IL J. CLARK Men's and Boys' C! othing and F wrishings LADIES' and CHILDREN'S WEAR = Dry Goods Store ~ The Latest Shapes in Soft ps i Girls' and Ladies' Newly Arrived from Montreal, JUST OPENED OUT PANAMAS 'Also Pretty Shapes in cheaper Hats for School Wear. ~~ SEE WEST WINDOW" THIS "WEEK. New Spring Hats | Fine Straws and Genuine pS - CLARK'S - "The Red Brick Store" Dryden, Ont. =W\ N Hardware . Wehave on hand a Full Stock of GENERAL HARDWARE Ranges Doors and 'Windows, Paints, Varnishes, &c. | ' Expecting daily a shipment of BLUE-FLAME COAL OIL STOVES. N Clean and convenient. Overcome the Fuel ed E "Ae LOSE Diyden, Ont. 4 Investigate L. E. WATERMAN'S Celebrated IDEAL FOUNTAIN PEN Boa lits with self filler & holder $2.15 Makes writing a pleasure, ASK TO SEE THEM -. R. J. PRONGER . Agent, Dryden. BLACK & LATIMER Hardware, a Furnitare' and Undertaking a 8 a 4 #& - Electric Stoves and Aluminum Ware 'Remember our 5 per cent discount on above goods for Cash. ! 3 RACTORS Ready for 'Heavy Duties The Case 10:20 is noted for its reserve power. Owners state that these tractors are always capable in --emergency, for extra hard plowing ¢ or for grades' - This 10-20 is recommended for pulling three 14-inch plows which it can pull _in sod or stubble. / It also handles other implements usually requiring about six herses, such as two 7-foot binders, two 20 shoe grain drills, six section spike-tooth harrow, 8 | For belt work this tractor drives a Case 20x36 thresher, fully equipped, silo fillers, hay presses, feed mills, etc. For all round use this tractor demands your careful consideration. It has long proved its worth. It is economical in operation, burning kerosene successfully. Tt is built of the finest materials. You get your money's worth. Before you decide on your tractor, let us show you the advantages of the Case line. You'll then be better able to to 10 foot double disc harrow, etc. judge. \ °C A SE KEROSENE, | F, T. BRIGNALL, TRACTORS Oxdrift, Ont. 2 The Jackpot The Jack Pot is out of commis- sion this week because the editor put his foot in it. Dear Jackpot, I see you are developing some shining lights in the world of wit and literature. I would like to sugest to these lum~ inaries the old saying "Hde not though it be billtinily camou- flaged.) We Know a Joh#tny, who~has a hii yearning towards forbidden fruits, The Queen 'e says, of all fruits, is a peach, but he nearly chokes when you mention an Olive, which is not noted for its sweet- ness, so he'is compelled to be very careful as a Consie quence. The Ugo -1I-go Club held a business meeting last 'Friday at the home of the Secretary, Miss Valerie Ray. An enthusiastic gathering settled their problems in jig time, and then turned their attention to the good things to eat A very enjoyable dance was afterwards held to the music of a mouth organ and dishpan. No outsiders were present at the pro- ceedings, only members being ad- your light under a bushel" (even| ba Why Postmasters Compain N Canadian Postmasters' Assoc. The Dostmasters of Canada have for many years been wretch- edly paid for tre services they, render to the public owing to the vast increase in the work they have been called upon to perform. At Confederatioin a basis of payment by commission upon the revenue of their respective offices was instituted. At that time the rate of postage was three cents for British and foreign letters, for each half ounce of weight, also there were very few newspapers being issued; advertising booklets and catalogues were unknown and the incoming and outgoing mail would be about equal. As the years elapsed the disparity be- tween incoming and outgoing mail became very pronounced. The standadr of living and its cost also advanced so that the Postmasters' condition has be- come serious owing to the intro- duction of the Imperial penny post and a general domestic two- cént rate. Offices have in many mitted. There were no fights. -- - Council Adopts Telephone. At the meeting of Dryden Town Council adjourned from the pre- vious week, the principal business phone situation as a consequence of the public meeting on Saturday night. The wish of the citizens being so clearly expressed on that occasion, it only remained to give effect to them. ; The coundfl were waited upon by the committee which has been urging the scheme, who tendered such facts and information as was like ylto be of assistance. After carefully going into the whole matter, Mayor A. R. Hutchison, ofr-the Council, formally notified the committee of the Council's de- csion to go on with the' project. Bylaw No. 134, moved by D. G. P. Sanderson and seconded by J. H. Hill, was then submitted: "That a bylaw authorizing the ex- tention of hte telephone system into the municipalities of Van Horne, Machin and the unorgan- ized teritory tributary to Dryden; be read a first and second time.' The motion was carried. On the motion of Hill- Norgate; a bylaw was passed appointing Lars Martnsen scavenger for the year 1920 at a salary of $500. 'Mayor Hutchison, Jas. McFad- yen, Rev. Robt. Wilson, and E. Wice (Van Horne) were appoint- ed a committee to superintend al- terations. to the cemetery. 3 D. A. A. A. MEETS. The new committee of the Dry- den' Amateur Athletic Association held its first meeting on Wednes- day evening last, when a full attendance .of members was recor- ded, which looks as if they meant making good for th isseason. After -the usual routine of business several matters were dis: at the general meetng. ~ Quoits was the first thing, and it was decided to purchase an out- fitand make up the grounds {for this excellent game for 'the, mem- ball or football. It was could be got together, and notice was to be posted up for the first turnout. So look out you football players, as we want a good foot: ball team th iysear. Tennis was 'also discussed, and two or three pieces. of -ground suggested for makng a court. It was felt there was a great demand for this game amongst the gentler the Dryden ladies may be able to enjoy this strenuous game. Road ,Race as advertised in the paper was taken into considera- tion and all possible to make it well known was done. Don't forget, you five mile runners, May 6 is the day. To crown all, flying in' a British Battle Plane was brought forward, and our ener- getic station agent agreed to make up if possible the requisite num- ber called for by the guarantee. So all who want a new sensation give your name to Mr Campbell and he will supply you with all information. * , The town will be canvassed in a few days for subscriptions, be ready to do your share in boost- ing sports in Drpden. was the consideration of the tele-|' cases been called upon to make refunds where the revenues have declined, while other civil ser- vants reeeiving less than $3,000 salaries have been in receipt of War Bonuses on acount of High Cost of Living. Twelve to fourteen hours con® stitute the postmasters working day. Only after performing four- teen hours, of service and for such time in excess of this is the post- master allowed anything for what is known as Night Duty.. There 1s no time allowed for obtaining meals. Even in the smaller ope 'the regulations require the othce to be open constantly; then agair for Sunday and night duty the maximum allowgnce is$100 per annum. Several of our post- masters work almost all day on Sunday and some of them have to maintain an all night service. cussed which had been suggested | bers who cannot join. in the base also. "| thought that a good foothall team The! This is hard to enduer 'when men working in other ocuptaions have generally speaking been granted an eight hour day and time and a half for overtime, Sunday and holiday work. A postmaster has {no holidays, he has to keep his office open part of the day and re- ceive and dispatch mails as usual and is told tha tthe regulations forbid any further paynient than $100per annum for all this extra night and Sunday work. The abnormal increase in news- paper circulation, the jpeedusuion of the parcel post, &c., has in- creased the volume of incoming mail until it is to-day at least from two to four times as great as the: out-going. The Department tell us that they know no fairer way of paying postmasters than by revenue. The postmasters on the other hand claim that they should 'be paid for the work they do. They have been requested to not only carefully deliver matter, but to check up and report errors in the payment of allowances to sol- diers' dependants, and have saved for domestic letters and five cents | CED () CD () GD () GED ()- GED () GED (GD () GED ()- GD () GID (ap () an) TR i witio s ois lyan i the government many thousands: of dollars by so doing, yet while' others go tincreases the postmas- ters were reduced to the Confed- eration scale, and are there to-day "with the exception of the insigni- ficant increase gven them n 1918, * We thnk that the services given by Canadian postmasters will 2 any other country. So far as we know there is no other country but what has given ore considera- tion in the way of increased pay- ments to postmasters than Canada We believe the public demand increased efficiency. This cannot be given if we have to lose experi- enced assistants and substitute inexperienced assistants. a Royal commission to investigate the actual conditions within our several post offices, and report a satisfactory method whereby we will not be called upon to refund as several postmasters have been required to do. We think that this Commission should include one or two postmamsters in"its number. [In the west 530 postmasters have | been calléd upon to make refunds | for overpayments. This condition | 'has been brought about through «crop failures and the resultant business depression, leaving these postmasters to face winter condi] tions in*some cases withmout any, 'salary whatever, and in others! with a seriously diminished allow- ance. This should show the need for the abolition of the commis-! sion basis. - i --~ We are | Jasking that Parliament appoint sex, and so if it is at al possible, aban ER re el SEP compare favorably with that Hi THE Square P Store £ 030804 0:¢200000800404040030000¢4000000000+860¢0 § ~ If you can run, read this. If you cannot Tun, but have a friend who thinks he can run, read this to him. On May 24th the Times-Journal news- "paper of Fort William pulls off its Annual Ten Mile Road Race, open only to Ama- teurs. event. It may be we haven't a man in this part of the country who can run ten miles. It's a long distance, even gn a bicycle. Then again, we may have some fellow who can run rings around anyene in Fort William. N So that is what I want to do--to find someone. Can you help me ? 9 I am working titoueh the Dryden Am ateur Athletic Association--President, M. D .Hambly, Secretary, H. R. Dorken. We will stage a 5 mile race for Thurs- day afternoon, May 6th. Entries must be in the Secretary's hands by April 30th. The winner of this roes will go to Fort William, with the best wishes of Dryden "and the 'District. Now, where do I come in? I cannot rune myself; I never could. And there was a time when I didn't have to run from anything; but never mind, that is another story. I will try to do my part however. Iwill pay the expenses to Fort William for the winning runner and his attendant, or arrange that the Association does it, so as not to debar any amateur standing. - Now then, get busy; let us have a race on May 6th, and a contestant for the Fort : William Times- Journal race. : : 1 : - The winner of this race can compete in in the final trials for entrance i in the Olym- . pic team, \ "Please take this up with Mr Hamby, Mr Dorken or myself. N.B.-- This will be inserted in two weeks' issues, and the Association is taking further steps to create 'publicit; Ni and interest. 2 ¢ ALF RED PI TT Drvden. Ont. 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