oxbart BEDWORTH MINNITAKI EAGLE RIVER WALHI00Y WALDHOF DYMENT VERMILION BAY" IGNACE QUIBELL RICHAN VOL. XL. = DRYDEN, ONTARIO, JUNE 23rd, 1933. No. 25. THE COLUMNIST If it is as hot in London, as we find it here, well, no wonder, the world economy is not being settled very quickly. One advantage pos- sessed by London. is that the heat is not dry. Make out of that what you like, because I said nothing of pubs. Neither .is New York heat dry, nor perhaps for that matter any seaside city. They may talk all they like about hot humidity, but our deadly dry heat, seems to sap. vitality, and undermine energy a little quicker than anything else. A man's shirt and whatever the women wear, do not cling to the skin here, they simply dry up, and honest- iy the other day, I say a man badly sunburned, under underwear and overalls. there is nobody but myself uld make me believe it: A genuine Pp: blister sunburn. 'Well, this has been going on for several days, and we have all been wilting. Pecple are too lackadaisical to buy anything, and the clerks too lethargreal to sell. All my hot weath- er weeds are beating the food that I am growing, and I am making no effort for existence. I am in short, pretty lazy, and everyone I see is lazy too. ; You can detect the weariness in what I write, there is no pep in my expressions, nor humour in my sen- tences, nor logic in my thoughts. Well, if all this be the case with you or me, what about London? As a matter of fact, all this heat stuff of - mine, is introductory to London, where they are holding a 'World Economic Conference. Biggest thing yet, and all that kind of thing. The Tower of Babel conference, where they decided to go to heaven, was a very minor affair, compared to London, although probably the old Mesopotamian gathering will be re- membered, when the British one has been forgotten. So, picture to yourselves, the pros- pects of a successful issue to any- thing, if the heat in London equals that of North Western Ontario. You know how surly, you are these days, short, snappy, and irritable, everything frazzling your nerves. Well, supposing you were Premier McDonald, bowing to delegates, and a state trouser button flew off the gold standard. No, no, I did not mean that, I mean't your trousers. Supposing Senator Pittman's square boots settled on Jean V. Parmentier's French corns, well the silver question would not be helped. Supposing:--Anyhow, let's talk of what actually did happen, the stop- page of an elevator, or! as the Eng-. lish call them "lifts," 'between two floors of the building, and Premier MacDonald and = seventeen others, were left worrying. Of course, they pretended to laugh, when a locksmith released them, and made little of the matter, but I found & contrast or something or other in this, rather favourable to the locksmith. The locksmith lets them out of the eleva- tor, where they are hopelessly stuck: Who will let them out of the tangle where they seem just Bas helpléss? If there is a man in this world who would desire the failure of the Economic Conference, he is not worthy to live, but if everyone that prophecies failure, were to die, there would be a big drop in world popu- lation. ! I am glad that a little of the old ballyhoo is ceasing. The Economic Conference is much mniore important than the Ottawa Conference, yet with less preliminary fuss. or optimism. Even news correspondents, have sensed that the public is weary to death. The same public does not enthuse over personalities. It saw the world's brains at. Paris, Wilson Clemenceau, George, etc. It sees what came. : ; The great mass of people is pessi- miistic or apathetic. It is disiliusion- ed 'in leaders. : The man whose earnings are away below par, the individual whose life investments are waning,: the high school and university students, with no prospects, are not much interested in money stabilization, gold standards or tariffs, nor am I personally inter- ested in wheat dcreage restriction. Supposing, every one of the millions, with scarce enough to eat, got a real; honest to God year's feed from the 9 there would be: no surplus. If I belonged to some of the num- erous cults that do not believe in man-made solutions, I would suggest "fhe whole world. Announcements Le Sl Ee A Announcements in this column are charged at the rate of 50¢ per inch, per week, with a minimum charge cf 2c. When accompanied by order for posters, coming events are printed free of charge The St. Luke's W. A. will hold Strawberry Tea and Apron Sale on Friday, July 14, in the Parish Hall. 7C * * Oxdrift Memorial Service at Com- munity Hall, Oxdrift, on Sunday June 25, at 2.30 p.m. Everyone invited. 2C * * * It is hoped to arrange a programme for Dominion Day, July 1st. Watch for posters next week. 2P x * A Strawberry Tea, in aid of Holy Trinity Church, Minnitaki, wil! be held at the home of Mrs. Ruete, on Thursday, June 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. * It is needless to remind anyone that the hour of crisis is now upon What effect, then, will the "Holy Year," recently pro- claimed by the pope, have on peace and prosperity? This question will be frankly and fairly discussed by Judge Rutherford in his address next Sun- day.. The speech will be sent to the people of the entire country by scores of stations, including station Fargo, W.D.A.Y. This breadcast next Sun- day, June 25, will begin at 10 a.m. It will be well to have your radio set in first-class condition; and also to invite your neighbors to hear this 'timely discussion. 1P SOFTBALL FINAL GAMES OF SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Ladies J Friday, June 23rd, 6.15 p.m--D. C. S. vs Red Sox; 7.15 pm.--D. C. S. vs vs Hawks. to be arranged at first opportunity. *® # * "Camp 1-B-8 is bringing in a strong 'team on Saturday to tangle with the! Shamrocks in one exhibition and possibly the D.C. S. in another. Rox Howe, who was seen to advantage here last Summer, has lined up a strong team behind him and is con- fident of victory. The games will be] played at the Public School grounds, one in the afternoon and another in the evening. SOFTBALL LEAGUE | STANDING A8 AT TUESDAY, JUNE 20th, 1838. Ladies 4 Team Games Won Lost Tied Points| Skeeters 8 7 1 0 14 Rangers 7 5 2 0 10 Red Sox 9 4 5 0 8 D.C. 8. 8. 4. 4 ..0 8 Ramblers 8 3 B 0 6 Riversides 8 1 7 0 2 Men Team Games Won Lost Tied Points; Hawks 8 7100 id Van Horne 7 5 1 1 11 Shamrocks 6 3 2 1 6 1, C. 8. 6 2 4 0 4 Sandies 7 2 5 0 4 Rice Lake 6 0 6 0 0 Rev. Father A. Luhovy, secretary to Bishop Ladyska, Winnipeg, held services in St. Joseph's R. C. Church Friday and Saturday last week. ; that someday, there will be famine, not a glut. Then what? Meantime, I am not any believer in the agenda of the World's Con- ference, as a permanent solution of our troubles. ! With four years depression, I am becoming a pessimist. Perhaps, with the abolition of the heat wave, next week, I shall change. | I hope so. . 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S. vs Shamrocks postponed, | mercial | for J first two ladvantage but lin yield resulted from the application 'i fertilized CONTINUATION SCHOOL INSPEC- TOR'S REPORT Extracts from the report of the Continuation School Inspector, on his visit to Dryden, May 31st and June 1st, 1933. 5 * * "The staff for this- school is legally qualified, the discipline is satisfac- tory. The work of the janitor is good, above the average. All pupils have been regularly admitted and the a.- tendance is increasing rapidly. There are 111 pupils, with a ratio of 37 per teacher. It is expected that the Board will engage a fourth teacher next year and that a combined laboratory and class room be fitted up in addiiion to providing a teachers' room. The division of duties among the teachers is satisfactory. The teaching is good. The principal is an excellent teacher and the assistants are doing good work. In addition te the usual subjects of the Lower and Middle School, English, French and Modern History are being taught. Good selections have been made in English Literature texts in the Lower School. Suppie- mentary. reading is provided for in accordance with the regulations and all text books in use are authorized. The library is. made use of to a satisfactory degree, especially by the pupils of Form IL Character of Pupil's Work. Neatness of Work: Satisfactory. Art: Good. Records in Science: Satisfactory. Good progress has been made in the other subjects. Value of Equipment. TADVArY: a $878.09 'Riological Specimens ....... $ 66.00 Art Models and Supplies $ 85.37 Scientific Apparatus ........ $812.46 'Maps, Charts, Etec. $128.41 'Physical Culture Supplies $ 47.80 The equipment is very satisfactory indeed. : It has been a pleasure for me to visit this school and meet the earnest and capable young people of this district." J. P. HOAG, (Inspector). SWELTERING WEATHER THIS WEEK The hottest spell in years was ex- perienced this week, when for three days the mercury hovered anywhere from 96 to 104 degrees. The beaches and every other swimming place were crowded Saturday, Sunday and Mon- day and the refreshing breeze, which came from the north Monday evening, was certainly a welcome relief. {DRYDEN ILLUSTRA- -TION STATION NOTES Robt. J. Johnston, Operator. COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS During the past three years com- fertilizers have been tried the production of potatoes. The vears showed but slight in favour of the fertilizer in 1932 a distinct improvement of 250 pounds of 3-8-5 fertilizer per acre. This formulae means that there are three units of nitrogen to eight of phosphoric acid and five of potash. On the fertilized part of the field potatoes yielded 304 bushels per acre, while on the side accorded no treatment the yield was 260 bushels. The relative cost of production was: fertilized, 12% cents per bushel, un- fertilized 12 cents. The added cost of one-half cent on the fertilized lot 'was due to the high cost of the fer- '| tilizer, but the higher yield resulting from its use more than offset the cost and the net profit from the crop was over $2.00 more per acre than that where no treatment was given. Nitro Chalk, a. readily which is /|lavailable nitrogenous fertilizer com- bined with 80 percent. carbonate of {| Lime, was tried for the first time in 1932 as a top dressing for a mixed red clover and timothy hay. An ap- plication of 1256 pounds per acre was given but no apparent reaction was received. This was no doubt in part due to the long spell of dry weather which followed the sowing of the fertilizer. Further trials are being made in 1933, the fertilizer being applied just as the snow dis- appeared in late April so that its effect in stimulating early growth might be recorded. POISON IVY HOW TO IDENTIFY IT AND WHAT TC DO. Many a holiday has been mads wretehed by contact with poison ivy, and to persons who cannot identify this noxious plant there is little com- fort in the caution to keep away from it or from people, clothing, tools or anything that has been touched by it. To begin with, the leaves of the poison ivy are arrang- ed in threes after the manner of those of the strawberry, but unlike the strawberry leaves they are smooth and firm, sometimes leathery, with the edges dented here and there, or, in other words, sparingly coarse- (Continued on Page Four) NINE-YEAR OLD LAD DROWNS WHILE IN SWIM'G AT OXDRIFT During the past three weeks fami- lies in the vicinity of Oxdrift have had more than their share of tragedy and bereavement and the last and most pathetic of these happened late Sunday afternoon, when little nine- year old Norman Harl Green was drowned. Jt appears Norman, with his two brothers, had been bathing in the Pelican River, at the point where this river meets the Wabigoon, just north of Oxdrift, and that Norman slipped into a 'deep hole and was drowned before the other lads could summon aid, although they ran for help as soon as they noticed: the lad was in distress. The body was re- covered soon after by Mr. John Lar- son, who is an expert swimmer. Norman was the son of Mrs. Kemp and is survived by an older brother and another a couple of years younger. He was a most like- able and happy young lad and his death is deeply felt by his school and play mates. To the sorrowing mother and brothers and the step- father, Mr. E. Kemp, the heartielt sympathy of everyone is extended. The funeral service was very large- ly attended and was held from the E. Oxdrift United Church Tuesday after- noon, Rev. J. W. Howes officiating. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Interment took place at Oxdrift Cemetery. "WAR IS DECLARED BACHELORS AND MARRIED WOMEN TO STAGE BATTLE JULY 1st. The bachelors of the town, mean- ing, the unfortunate lovers, have challenged the married women to a softball game on July 1st at 10 o'c. Mr. Alfred Pitt has consented to umpire the game, so you don't want to miss it. To use the ex-mayor's own words, 'Imagine wee Alfie run- ning," so just imagine wee Alfie call- ing "strike one" or 'you're out." The bachelors are training hard and out to practice the other night were: Dave Anderson, Herb Wilde, Bill Tuck, John Bensen, Phil hioore, Baden Smith, Lars lsen, Frank Silver, Charlie Bttles and Alf Paul- ette, with their coach Pete Ahearn. The married women are the Ram- blers in the girls softball league and they handle a rolling pin like nobody's business. They may get the breaks of the game from the umpire as he is a married man himself. Anyway don't miss it. It's going to be a scream. --J. R. Fishwick - Morton A quiet but charming wedding took place at the United Church Manse Wednesday morning, Rev. J. W. Howes officiating, when Elizabeth, third daughter of Mr, and Mrs. C. A. Morton Sr., became the bride of William Fishwick of Dryden. The bride was beautifully attired in an imported model gown of French crepe in white, made on long fitting lines with large puff sleeves of net, Kid shoes, hose and gloves in white completed the ensemble and her bouquet was of red American beauty roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Hilda Hauk- eness, wore a frock of leaf green angel skin trimmed with lace. The groom was supported by Mr. Geo. Noble of Kenora. For going away the bride chose a dress of brown transparent velvet with hat, shoes and accessories to match. The happy couple left the same afternoon. for Butler, Ont. amid showers of confetti and the good wishes of their many friends. They will reside at Butler, Ontario -- BIRTHS -- REID--At Kennedy, Sask. on Friday, June 16th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. John N. Reid, (Dorothy Gordon), a daughter. WALL--At Dryden Red Cross Hospi- tal, on Friday, June 16th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wall, of Oxdrift, a daughter. BREUTSCH--At Dryden Red Cross Hospital, on 'Wednesday, June 7th, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. S. Breutsch, of Waldhof, a daughter. ou 7 afford neglect ur INSURANCE E see 1, E. GIBSON, AGENT, ~~ Jack Hooper geturned from Mon- treal on Sunday. ; i * Dr. and Mrs. D. G. Dingwall spent the weekend at the Lake of the Woods. * * * Lk The Misses Taun, of Stouffville, Ont., are the guests of Mrs. M. J. Crosier. * Mrs. J. M. Stewart, of Regina, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. A. Bridgewater. * * * * * Frank Whiteley jr. spent his annual vacation in Ottawa, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Campbell. * Xx * Miss W. Robinson, of Ignace, was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kerney. * : Thos. Alexander left for Winnipeg Monday night, having received word of the death of his sister there. * * * Mr. W. Heard, of Listowel], stopped off here on his way west to spend a few days with his neice, Mrs. Myrtle Heard. ' * * Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Russell and two children left Saturday night for Montreal, where they will spend a couple of weeks visiting relatives. * Hk x * Miss Hazel Wilson, nurse-in-train- ing, at the Port Arthur General Hos- #* pital, is spending a vacation here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wilson. i 2 Social and Personal Ont." jranged kitchen shower sf Mrs. R. J. Pronger and Miss Ivy Pronger returned from Winnipeg Monday night. . £3 'Wm. Richardson left Monday night to spend a holiday at Oshawa, Tor- onto and other Eastern cities. * * * Mrs. Scott, mother of D. E. Scott, left Wednesday for Ottawa, where her husband is serigusly ill : x ae ~ * * Mrs: Jack Connor and son Brian left Tuesday for Kenora where they will. spend the Summer. * * * Mrs. J. A. Brignall, of Brooklyn, Ont., is the guest of Mrs. M. J. Crosier. : . * Messrs. Jas. McFadyen, XE. Clark and Geo. Kelley left Friday night for Winnipeg and will motor from there 'to. Regina. * * * Miss Jessie Fleming has returned to spend the Summer vacation with ®» her mother here, after attending Normal School at Toronto. 2 * * Miss Rosie Davis was hostess Monday night at a delightfully ar- in honor of Miss Annis Ervin, a bride of this week. * x Mr. Howard Wall, while returning east from Regina, stopped off Thurs- day to visit J. C. Armstrong. Mr. Wall is a prominent Otawa valley farmer and was favourably impressed with the Dryden District. Li $12 ORE FOUND AT CLD WENDIGO MINE KENORA, June 19th. -- Operations have been resumed on a limited scale at the old Wendigo gold property in the Lake of the Woods area. Ribago Copper corporation is interested in the venture, though present operations are being financed by other interests. Ribago spent a considerable sum. in investigating the prospect a' couple of years ago. pay : ae It is reported the recent sampling has indicated values' better than formerly shown, an average of $12 having been mentioned. The vein has been opened up. for about 4,000 feet, and at a point 300 feet west of the high-grade discovery of two years ago a narrow, but rich find has been made in recent work. The Wendigo formerly had a shaft sunk on it to 110 feet. ey i Leave your orders for Counter Check Books at the Observer Office. Interesting Lecture By Rev. E. Quirk Rev. Eric Quirk, Missionary in India, stopped over in Dryden and gave a most interesting lecture in the Dryden Baptist. Church. Friday and Saturday evenings. 'Rev. Quirk's talk consisted chiefly on the wonderful work being accom- plished through God's ministers in that vast and heathen India. He dwelt on the great difficulties .the missionaries had to contend with, and also mentioned the splendid work being done by Rev. R. G. Bennett and Dr. Bennett, formerly of Dryden. Rev. Quirk, who some fourteen years ago visited Dryden and gave a lecture on Prohibition, was heantily welcomed and: greatly appreciated by those who heard him. talk on 'Baptist Mission Work in India." ah SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR DISTRICT NEWSPAPER. WILL ROGERS, JANET DRESSER AND Friday and Saturday This Week NORMAN FOSTER, FRANK CRAVEN, LOUISE "STATE FAIR" OUR: BEST PICTURE. Come and enjoy a good laugh. "Prices 25¢c & 40--Evenings. Matinee--15¢ & 35¢. Matinee Saturday 2 pm. Prices 15¢ & 3be. GAYNOR, SALLY AYERS, VICTOR JORY in 8 BIG STARS NOTICE--THE SHOW WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY FOR A FEW WEEKS. Coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday Next Week. JANET GAYNOR AND CHARLES FARRELL in "TESS OF THE STORM COUNTRY" - 2) EE (ES-ES) GED () GED (GHD () ED (GD () DCE () «In Insect bites and stings one's fingers. 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