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grticle dealing with the various makes -- 2 a THE DRYDEN OBSERVER PHONE 6 PEER 1 am booking orders for: : AY, = Xmas Fowl Order vCurs now and let us deliver at your convenience We handle ARGOOD MINCEMEAT, FRESH OYSTERS every Friday ! 3 Sorell er vinta. Deel op. Por hr LETS Get our prices before buymg your w inter Beef or Pork. Quarters a of Beef or cut up to order. Pigs On Keeping Well "By Dr. J. ]. MIDDLETON through this column. Addresg him atl Spadina House, Spadina Crescent, Toronto, Ont. % kok NK . Sporade cases of smallpox are re- ported from time to time--a warning The isolated cases are evidences of an approaching storm which may be de- layed, but, which on the other hand is demic at any time. guard themselves by vaccination, smallpox will find a fertile soil for reaping grim toll in Ontario this win- ter. Unless people Dr. Middleten will be glad to answer! all questions en public health matters ¥ Here and There In appreciation of its wonderful exhibit at the Toronto Exhibition way has been awarded a special medal. The Prince of Wales' Ranch at High River, Alberta, contributed the highest priced bull at a recent tall sale in Calgary, Princeton Cru- sader, which fetched $285. Canadian wheat exports for the twelve months ending September that widespread vaccination is needed. | liabe to burst forth into a regular epi- ) 30th, 1928, amounted to 225,747,861 bushels, valued at $259,445,816, while for the twelve months ending September, 1922, they were 160,637, 808 bushels, valued at $194,577,125, according to a report of the Do- minion Lureau of Statisties. Great Britain increased almost 3, 000,000 pounds during the first nine months of the current calendar this year, the Canadian Pacific Rail- § = 7 a i] LACE OF PEARLS--We have La Tusca, Bluebird and Regent Their fiery, Oriental lustre and warmth lend charm to both afternoon and evening toilette. IVORY for her Dressing Table--A Gift. of worth and lasting remembrance. and beautiful colouf. exquisite charm, of enduring Qur French Ivory is of clear graining Te CLOCKS--The owner of one of these beautiful little bedroom clocks will Exports of bacon from Canada to not have to suffer the inconvenience of running through the house to find out wha t time it is. A Thoughtful Gift is PYREX--Here is a gift so beautiful, so useful, so per- manent that it will charm every home-loving woman. Pyrex transpar- ent dishes have created a new art in the baking and serving of food. It may go to the table in the same dish in which it was baked. SILVERWARE--What more beautiful and useful gift for mother or wife ND GUN s 3 ; : Tard ae rear. For this period, during 1922 i ete servi 2 : i | silver ROD AN Fire Insurance Companies When n epidemic does occur, it usu- Tn po nn A than a compete service or even an odd piece of silver plate. The story of an eventful canceing ally starts mildly enough, but in 2} Canadian bacon shipped to the CUT GLASS--The stately elegance and sparkling beauty of these cut glass trip is told in the January'issue of Rod Represented by Douglas Lane chort time the entire community is British market, while this year the pieces will be a constant source of pride to the lady fortunate enough to and Gun in Canada by Frosty Snow in Sh threatened. - Such an epidemic occurr- corresponding figure rose to 73,- «With Paddie and Fish Pole in Quebec' There is also a good description of a moose hunt on the Athabasca river by H. K. Henry, while F. V. Williams viv- idly describes a tragedy of wild life as unfolded by tracks in 'the snow, in British North-Western Fire Insur- ance Co. "Commercial Union Assurance Co. Lig. of London, England. Canada Accident and Fire Insur ed only recently in Hudson, Michigan. An epidemiologist was accordingly Department of Health, but when he arrived there he found a rigorous pro- gramme of vaccination already under despatched to the scene by the State § $34,000 pounds. The value of the asbestos exports of Canada for the 12 months ended August, 1923, according to the Do- minion Bureau of Statistics, exceed- ed the value of those cof the previ- "ous year by nearly $3,000,000. These "receive one of them as a gift. SLECTRICAL APPLIANCES--These gracefully designed appliances will lighten daily tasks and be a constant reminder of the giver. TLECTRIC CURLING IRONS--If your gift to her is a pair of electric curl- ing irons, her appreciation is assured. Their Convenience and good appearance guarantee them a warm welcome to Milady's dressing table. T JI IR IF T--Surpri mot p i 1 ivi n . his story "As Told in the Snow'. A. ance Co. ; way.. School children were treated, Sapo i the last year amounted a - ie Foi Na " hore % v "A ; nce Wie 3 ; 909 645 4, 3 . > ric washer she has so much de . ng will bring he 3 A. 'Haines, who is an authority on Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Cc. then the factory population. Those 2 " ay Lise Dan & ng per moe hunting knives, has a well illustratedf New York. concentrating in groups were vaccin- y : : Guardian Assurance Co., Ltd. o London, England, established 182: General Animals Insurance Co. o. Canada. = The London and Lancashire Insur of hunting knives, together with his opinion of them. Axter trying for twenty-three years, Bonnycastle Dale has finally taken a splendid photo- ated first. All known cases were quarantined, reported cases were in- vestigated and the local motion pie- ture houses rendered aid in spreading advice of what to do. valued at $5,604,551 in 1922. The first consignment of 1,000 pounds of British Columbia Douglas fir seeds has been shipped to the British Forestry Commission, Lon- don, by the Dominion Forestry happiness or lighten the home work so much as the practical gift of an Electric Washer. : 3 SAFETY RAZORS--Give him a Safety Razor this Christmas. It will re- duce his shaving time by several minutes, and is an acceptable gift. PARKER PENS AND PENCILS Ne ny 5 oD Te graph of the Red Breasted Merganser, fj ance Co. Ltd. Too" much praise ¢annot be accorded Branch, from its plant at New West- ~ EVERSHARP PENCILS gla i E 4 v 3 o dni fiad ™ Ty 3: a --~ PY . . © 1d bis good description of the life andg Nova Scotia Fire Underwriter: |a communty fo rtaing hold as Hudson a a Sm, ne | JEWELLRY of all descriptions. E: is g se Nie . : i reve extracted fr & cones : » habits of this bird is of interest to all. Agency. i 2 did in her time of gmergency, A few recently gathered in the Fraser Val- Guns and Ammunition is particularly Northern Assurance Co., Ltd. of days of -prompt and vigorous repres- ley districts. well stocked with interesting articles London, England. sive measures on the part of the health' Th 1693 will as well as the questiolis and difficulties National Fire Insurance Co. of |officer and local authorities marked a* 4 ad NE Ba 5 ! . 1 9 4 3 by = p50 AST RS of sportsmen answered by C. 8. Landis Hartford. change for the better and the disease jg expected the total production for Cheats while Fishing Notes, Along the Trap- ~~ North British and Mercantile In: jis now under control. ad surance Co., Ltd. Ocean Accident & Guarantee Cor poration, Lid. Queensland Insurance Co., Ltd. The Sun Insurance Office of Lon don, England (founded 1710, old- est Insurance Company in World.) Union Assurance Society Ltd. of London, England, established 1714. line, ments are all filled with by specialists. ' The January issue opens the first number of the new year with articles on canoeing, fishing, moose hunting, ski-ing, hunting knives, nature studies, guns and ammunition, trapping, ken- nel interests and a host of other sub- Outdoor Talk and other depart- | fine articles | The epidemic shows the worth of vaccination as a smallpox preventive. The disease was stamped out in the Phillipine Islands in 1898 through vaccination and quarantine. Only with the coming of forgetful newer genera- tions has smallpox been returning ' to the islands. Periodic vaccination, if practised every where would obliterate An entirely new body design of remarkable beauty as well as practical snr" 1 § i i he § ¥ i RE JR the year will reach 7,000,000 tons, in comparison with less than 6,000,- 000 last year. The production up to November 1styis 1,500,600 tons greater than the production for the same period last year. The récord production previously was in 1920, when 6,400,000 tons were produced. The pay-roll this year is expected to exceed $18,060,000. Great interest is being manifested 23rd, 1924. The race is for teams of huskies driven by Indians, trap- pers, traders, mail carriers and oth- ers. At present ten entries have been received and others are ex- pected from the north shore of the St. Lawrence and from the Abitibi mining district. As navigation will soon close, it will be necessary for entries from the latter district to mush 400 miles to reach Quebec. . About' five American teams will probably take part, their object be- ing to regain the gold cup for the United States. What might have resulted in a very serious train wreck was avoided "in the nick of time on the Canadian Pacific. Railway Parry Sound sub- division, by section foreman Con- zani, who while patrolling the track near Brignall recently discovered | two large iron nuts on top of the rails, securely fastened with hay wire. The foreman had just time to unfastem the wire and remove the nuts to clear the track for a train was due in five minutes. Two boys in the vicinity admitted, after questioning, that they 'wired the nuts to the rails. They were sen- tenced to the local shelter for one month and their fathers were re- i quired to give bond and report to . the authorities for two years. Evidence given by farmers be- fore the U.S. Tariff Commission showed that under American rail- SUCCESSOR TO ANDERSON & HARRIS Contractors and Builders 1 t in the International Dog Derby to ' : jects. Niagara Fire Insurance Co. smallpox form the earth. be run at Quebec a itor Full Stock of LUM BER, Sash and : mi Carnival on February 21st, 22nd and : Doors, Shingles, Wood Fibre, - Brick, Lime and Cement. Estimates Freely Given LED ay $e The next two weeks there will be a great demand for Groceries for Xmas and New Year's Cooking for your friends and family. Our-stock is well supplied with all lines of Groceries to meet your demands and no order is too small or too large and we hereby solicit your orders which will receive prompt attention and delivery. STOCK IS FRESH & PRICES RIGHT Ve can also serve you with suitable Gifts for Father, Mother, and Sister:-- Brother, Dry Goods, Ladies Wear, Gents Furnishing, Rubbers of all kinds, Mbecas ns for all the family, Boots and Shoes, Scarfs, Caps, Toques, Mitts & Gloves, Hosiery and Socks, Mackinaw Coats, Sweaters, Dress Shirts, Heavy Shirts, Mackinaw Shirts, Felt Boots and_Slippers for Men Women and Children. Braces, Arm Bands and Garters in nice Xmas Boxes, Ladies' Hose in Xmas Boxes, Men's Women's and Children's Handkerchiefs in Xmas Boxes, Fancy Chocolate Boxes, Toho Pipes, Cigarette Holders, Perfumes, Stationery, Xmas Stockings and Ymas Satchels, Candy and Nuts, and a most beautiful assort- ment of Handpainted Chinaware. Cream and Sugar Jugs, Baby Plates and ¢ way rates a bushel of wheat could Mugs, Ash Trays, Granite Ware, and Aluminum Ware etc. Nitv. i ate be hauled only 35 miles for one | Patent Medicines of all descriptions Also a full supply of Fleming Bros. utility, is the distinguishing feature of the new Ford Coupe. il a ee tana BY stent Medicines of all descrip pply I The body lines follow in one graceful sweep to the "Turtle-back" curve of the rear deck, conveniently accommodate bulky grips and packages. from the new high radiator which has been enlarged to the same amount of money would move the same amount of grain 656 miles. American farmers claim that Medicine for Horses. FLOUR & FEED eon $23.00 ton cash or of all kinds Baled Timothy Hay 220.00 tons cash by the car load. : : this is a saving in favor of the > 5 i Upholstering is luxuriously deep both in the seat and back, the covering i raga rds CORDWOOD PULPWOOD TIES AND LUMBER being of rich brown broadcloth with mahogany stripe. A recess shelf is or about 8 cents a bushel. The | Ents getter. toon ln provided behind the seat, for parcels. ) gor, ghoen for the difference is i ji _-- Interior fittings include revolving window regulators, arid door locks and in the United States grain rate handles finished in nickel. The large rear window is fitted with silk "poplin shade in dull silvered mountings. The windshield is surmounted by a broad sun-visor, which protects the eyes from glare. "As a handsome and practical all-weather car for town or country, the new Ford Coupe cannot be surpassed. New Ford Prices Coupe, $665 = Electric Touring Car, $445 Runabout, $405 Electric Starting and Lighting Equipment $85.00 extra. Fordor Sedan, $895 Starting and Lighting Equipment Standard on these models. Truck, $495 All prices f. 0. b. Ford, Ontario. Government Taxes extra. All Ford models may be obtained through the Ford Weekly Purchase Plan i | i i Pacific. LONDON, Dec. based on cost of moving it to while in Canada they =2 1897 costs, when the Pass agreement w the /Government aid 4d the van rh Ty Look for the SPECIAL PICTORIAL NUMBER of The Dryden Observer Printed in Colour Out Christmas Week! 12--The executive ns. A. BURGESS Our Christmas Chocolates have arrived--a beautiful assortment of packages very moderately priced Note the following prices on Fountain Pens :-- Swan Ladies' and Gents', Gold Rimmed, Guaranteed, Reg. prices, ; $4.50 & $3.50; Special, $3.50 & $2.75. Silver Pencil Holders at a reduction. 5 Xmas Cards from 5c to 50c. Clark's Superfine Xmas Stationery. 'hoard of the labour party issued a i communique this afternoon saying it 'had decided, in the event of labour be- 'ing invited to form 2a government that ithe parliamentary party should imme- [diately accept the full responsibility of 'the government of the country. We can order your favourite book for you CARS + T owall Garage A DRYDEN--- Adl the above make dandy Xmas Gifst and they are the best your money will be able to buy. Tots of new and useful Toys; Books and Dolls for the Kiddies. We also have specially packed boxes : of Kiddies' Candy Everything Fresh in the way of Fruits & Vegetables We are giving away a large box of Candy on Xmas eve, and the biggest Xmas Stocking you ever saw will be reduced in price each day until sold. - : WATCH OUR WINDOW 2 h --ONTARIO LIMITE D., FORD, ONTARIO Give KODAKS for CHRISTMAS Prices $6.50 up at Gough's Confectionery | = 4 RE rm "ORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, pre