THE DRYDEN OBSERVER bank office in pyjamas and overcoat. umber - Compan SUCCESSOR TO ANDERSON & HARRIS Contractors and Builders Full Stock of LUMBER, Sash and Doors, Shingles, Wood Fibre, Brick, Lime and Cement. Estimates Freely Given Fire Insurance Companies Represented by Douglas Lane British North-Western Fire Insur- ance Co. - Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd. of Tzondon, England. Canada Accident and Fire Insur- ance Co. Fidelity-Phenix Fire Insurance Co. New York. 1 Guardian Assurance Co., Ltd. of 'nearly $7,750,000. _ They have large and twenty-two small nurseries, {have been 'and their planting programme four {ing lumber mills and subsidiary plants driven away by lack of tim- has {ber and were it not forsthe incoming covered about 23,000 acres at an aver- lof 5 few new industries in later years age cost of $9.29. The yearly budget! ihe present 1,700 population would is around one million dollars and they . dwindle to the proportions of a village. employ sixty foresters. At the lasti New Brunswick furnishes illustra- session of the legislature a bill was in- tions of the reduction of population in troduced to borrow twenty-five million large areas through misuse of the for- dollars for forestry purposes. Quite ests. There is an erroneous evidently Pennsylvania is in a serious abroad, says the Canadian Forestry frame of mind. ! Asssociation, that the riddance of the The same movement towards forest forests has meant the arrival of a recuperation is to be found all through farming population. This appiled quite the New England, Middle Atlantic and 'generally seventy-five years ago and Lake States--regions once famous for is true in some districts today, but the | their lumber production. Their action' general rule now is that prove: -- (1) That they believe timber min: the destruction of a forest destroys all ing a mistaken policy. 1 timber is *"thope of human activity. (2) That they believe the growing'of Quebec has steadily belief | | 2 One section ; dwindled in | of timber crops to be necesary as a, population, villages have been clgsed ® solution to the problems of timber sup-jup, farm houses abandoned because of : ply and the use of forest land. thave grown again, a matter of at least 'a hundred years. 25 That the policy of timber mining in the past was a mistaken one is now admitted. In the cases cited the ad- mission is evidenced by the efforts of these same states to restore their for- ests. It is a long, costly, uphill task on which, they have started, but they are satisfied there is no escape from it and that they must arrange for their own future supply of timber. Because of the system in the early days of selling the land outright along with the tiber, they have to start at the very bottom of the ladder and ac- tually purchase the land on which to grow their forests. Among the states At the old Rhodes Stand JOS. A. STRUTT GENERAL. BLACKSMITH & HORSESHOER : All work done promptly DRYDEN ONT. 1) with a definite land acquirement pol- ! icy may be 'mentioned New York, 'Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin, , Michigan, Connecticut, New Jersey London, England, established 1821 General "Animals Insurance Co. of Canada. The London and Lancashire Insur-' ! ance Co., Ltd. ! Nova Scotia Fire Underwriters' Agency. London, England. National Fire Insurance Hartford. ; 1 - North British and Mercantile In-| surance Co., Ltd. y Co. of' ] Ocean Accident & Guarantee Cor-- poration, Ltd. ioe 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. Niagara Fire Insurance Co. a DINGW ALL 'ft DRYDIN , ONT. Rt 1 Ri EO he STE ihe» nec I have added a complete line of Stationery, Magazines, etc., and should you want something Superior in Stationery at the proper price, better call in and look my stock over. It will do you and your purse good. Lr Elinor Glynn's Latest--"THE GREAT MOMENT" to be seen at the Store. The Biggest Seller of the year. CHAS. B. BURGESS Home-made Cakes, Pies, Buns. etc. Made on the Premises. Fresh every day I have the best selection of Private "Xmas Cards you have ever seen on view at the store. Order yours early. QUALITY MEATS Fresh BEEF, PORK, LAMB & VEAL IIAMBURGER STEAK MADE FRESH DAILY Northern Assurance Co., Ltd. of 5 COOKED MEATS ALWAYS ON HAND Fee -§& Phone No. 6 74 D. FRE]D, Proprietor. ee Tinpossible Without You | | The Salvation Army Salves the Wreckage of the Community by the Power of the Living Gospel of Christ, Ministering to Body, Soul and Spirit Here are some FACTS and FIGURES for Western' Canada: and Maryland. SALVAGE Saved by the Gospel WRECKAGE Cast Out by Society FOUR INDUSTRIAL HOMES | men find clean beds at nominal through which hundreds of prices, amid wholesome sur- | iris passed last year, mang roundings. Vv. Pov l, otis, Sul TL] commas. DINNERS AND WINTER RELIEF -- including clothing for needy children, food, fuel, medicines, etc. MISSING FRIENDS BUREAU w= which locates scores of missing friends every year. POLICE COURT WORK = An Army Officer attends court every day, ready to give a chance to first offenders or others. A Woman Officer also serves the community as Police Matron. TRAINING COLLEGE (Winni- peg)=-where fifty voung men and women are being trained each year for all branches of Salvation Army service. 176 CORPS AND OUTPOSTS = where meetings in the open air and indoors are held regularly. FOUR CHILDREN'S HOMES =a.c~ commodating 225, in which 410 were cared for in 1922. FOUR MATERNITY HOSPITALS --which cared for 83,083 pat- ients' last year. GIRLS" INDUSTRIAL HOME (West Kildonzn), -- Delinquent girls are sent here by the Mag- . listrate instead of the jail in case of first offence, thus sav- ing them from the stigma of a prison sentence, and giving them a chance to make good. EN YOUNG WOMEN'S BOARDING HOME--where working girls find good, home-like accommo- dation at small cost. PRISON WORK -- 629 meetings the loss of timber and no other popu- } (3) Thatt hey believe timber crops ilations can arrive until the forests | ® | profitable. were held with prisoners, 325 These are the centres of many . sent to employment, and 955 helpful activities, such as: | met on discharge and assisted League of Mercy, Life-Saving ; to find employment during 1922. Scouts ang Sunrds, Young ! ' 5 Pp N eople's egions unday Anu. Jory School, Corps Cadets, Home 245 positions were secured last League, Bands, Songster Bri- { rades, ete. It is largely by this means Officers and Soldiers are Te Lited for carrying on the work. year. WORKING MEN'S HOSTELS -- ~ accommodating 608, where poor FIGURES ARE BARE BONES They show, to some extent, the scale of working; they cannot show the essentials ; FAITH HOPE LOVE in the Power of even for the most which seeks out God to save to hove IN God even in the utmost couraged the vilest IC e Ap Annual Service Appeal Dryden: Nov. 19 & 20 Objective--$300.00 ALFRED' PITT Treasurer ; ' Chairs different. I - ; 9 oan CER 1 Penn State Sets Pace People Leave as Timber ABOVE ALL CONSIDER Sie LEERY ° ° Vancouver, B.C, Nov. 12--Williat WoW Fails The EASY Vacuum Electric Washer Bailey, 23-year old bank clerk, fourd] Pennsylvania, one of he most ad- ; - 3 . dead in his room in a suburban branch! vanced in forestry practice, is a small yuk : There are certain things you expect and demand } : dav (State, slightly less in size than Old Ottawa, Ont., Nov. 14--The loss of | Terms from any washing machine you buy. of the Bank of Commerce on Saturday fy tot th of Like Nips) ode : Ls el ; morning, apparantly was murdered, 210 irauih of Luke 'PISSINE) | population in numerous districts of | For Instance:--Quality in construction, efficient At first it was believed to be a case With 3 polation of nomy Su mil" | Eastern Can ada, The. deendonce ee, operation, long life, sanitation and convenience. of suicide, and pending the coroner's lion people. In the central portion of towns and villages forced to surrender to WE: j inquest on Tuesday, nothing definite the state exisits an area of five million | their lumber industries, forms the The EASY fulfills every requiremet from the top can be established. . Investigation 2S of forest land pelled byte Gov-1hasis of an interesting study by ihe of its wringer to the bottom of its easy rolling proves, however, that from the posi- 60 "Pennsylvanie's Desert". The | Canadian Forestry Association. The Sui casters; its. appearance and performance bespeak tion of the body, suicide was unlikely, }PeoPle of the state early recognized basic reason for this 'evicted popula- uit quality. : The fact that the young man left all; at thelr post hetheds Were & mis-ition' is the ruin of forests on a Nothing but the finest material is used in the con- ihis business affairs in perfect order Jian, are ik Soe - we nding dopendad for Yat ne = struction and as for efficiency--it turns out spot- and that his family and social life Ne at Hi oe Whigs La One community in Ontario held 5,700 Your, lessly clean clothes in an unbelievably short time. of the best leaves no motive for 2"¢ 1M totalled 1,126,236 acres, at people twenty years ago and the an And then too, its smooth round tub and freeness suicide. fr cost ol aia ay cash--an today is under 1,700. The exodus is from all cumbersome arts assure perfect sanitati A taverage price of $2.26 per acre. To accounted for entirely by the destruc- 3 SI ay ep sanitation It is now thought he was shot by: date they have spent on administration tion of the timber scsomress of (hs Desire and gr eat abou saving convenience. Words can- would-be robbers who disturbed him 4 development over five million dol- [district and the inability of the land to \ not do justice to this super washer. and brought him downstairs to. the lars, making a total investment of attract farming population. Flourish- A. G. Ripley's RI A And HEATERS | growing on' non-agricultural lands and | We are just in time with our new shipment of Second Hand Cook Stoves and Heaters of which you will find a big supply to choose from. We also have on hand a good supply of bedsteads in all sizes,all are newly painted and practically as good as new. These will sell at a very small price. Spring to fit, new or second hand. Mattresses, second hand only. New ex- tension Couch and Mattress at $12.00 complete. Compare with Eaton's catalogue and you will find we are much cheaper. 2 One White Sewing Machine, one Organ, round dining room Table, also All kinds of Cooking¥ Utensils and Dishes. Lots of mis- cellaneous articles. All articls mentioned above will sell at a good reasonable price. Single Harness parts and bridles less than half price. Rifles and Shot Guns. One only .303 Savage Rifle at a big special $19.00 TRUNKS. Assortment of DISHES Don't forget to give us the first chance if you have anything to sell in the line of Furniture or Rifles, as we will surely satisfy you with the prices. DELIVERY SERVICE ANYTHING YOU BUY IN FURNITURE WILL BE DELIVERED FREE SS. DAITERS DRYDEN New & Second Hand Store ONTARIO GOODS ,OF EVERY DESCRIPTION BOUGHT. Highest Prices Paid BARGAIN: Columbia Gramaphone with Record Cabinet: has been slightly used. RRR RS CShEEC SSyEarez SS "Ye Olde Fi 000 Ti eintznman & Company, Tid 7 A Kenora Branch 9 and : yi PIANOS AND PHONOGRAPHS i Old instruments taken in exchange 9 Exchange Bara Hew instruments sold on easy terms A IRA J. WILDE in charge | DRYDEN ONT. WN 36.50 Men's all-white, 5-lace SNAG PROOF ..__.__.___ Men's Black, 5-lace WHITE & RED SOLE 5.75 Men's Black, 5-lace SNAG PROOF __. 5.50 Men's Black, ALL GUM RUBBERS, 7-lace 3.50 Men's Black, ALL GUM RUBBER, T-lace, Reqd Sole ..__oo 3.95 Men's all-white, 3-lace SNAG PROOF __ Sin - 4.50 Men's 7-in. leather top, SNAG PROOF .__.__ _ ok ~ 3.75 Men's 7-in. leather top RIBBED GUM RUBBER 4.50 Men's all-gum RUBBER, 12-lace Hunting Boot, Red Sole, waterproof 8.50 Men's 3-lace Black GUM RUBBER ire mee 3.50 Boys' 6-lace ALL-__GUM RUBBER 2.75 Boys' b-lace ALL-GUM RUBBER . Lang Men's ALL-WOOL UNDERWEAR, per gorment, Trom ve tren ot 50 Men's ALL-WOOL UNDERWEAR, Stanfield's Blue, Yellow & Black label. i , Men's PULLOVER SWEATERS AND SWEATER COATS Men's MACKINAW PANTS, Black, Plaids and Khaki Men's MACKINAW COATS, prices $8.50; 10.50: 12.50; 13:50 Men's WOOL SOCKS, per pair from .50 to _ mar 1:05 Men's FLANNEL SHIRTS, all kinds MACKINAW SHIRTS, all-wool ~ MACKINAW JUMPERS, all-wool GLOVES, lined and unlined PULLOVER MITTS, lined and unlined We have too many kinds and prices to quote prices separate. We guaran- tee that prices are right and the quality--none better. We have the goods that you are looking for. WINTER APPLES--SPIES, KINGS, JONATHANS, DELICIOUS, WAGNAR and other varieties, per box ...__..__.____ $3.00 COTT Dryden