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"letter, bearing the return address of|- a well-known brokerage. house : of no . ' -- ee SLIPPERY CUP A Short Story . Jake, the rag and bone man, harness. ed up his horse and wagon, with a quiet whistle, which seemed to help him - get things ready for the day's business. Each morning held some- thing new for him. There wad always| the possibility of making a find, some- thing thrown into the garbage can hy mistake, He had even found money. Jake took life just the way he found it, He often read letters, which no longer held any value for the original owner and out of which he gbtained a certain measure of amusement. Curiosity in Jake was a strong quality, if it can be called a quality, and it was probabl due to this propensity that ne managed to keep his wife and child. ren out of the bread line. In fact he nad saved and hoarded away in his old shack, out of sight, but by .o means out of mind, nestled his nest egg of $300, the profits of many years garbage .cking and astute bartering. On this particular morning our rag -and bone friend was crying his wares down the alley, behind a fashionable apartment house, and as he approach- ed the garbage cans nf this porten- tious establishment the janitor was seen coming towards the array of cans, his arms full of garbage. Jake waited. As soon as the janitor had taken his leave from this interest- Ing localion (for Jake only), he climb- ed down off his seat and commenced his search for spoils, with all the en- thusiasm of a prospector at a new gold strike, Fumbling arouuu his eyes sud. denly fell on an interesting looking mean standing, which to all appear ance had not been opened, -Jake's curiosity was aroused. Almost fever- ishly he tore 'open the envelope, and pulled out the contents, which read as "follows: -- Dearest honey-bunch, Your daddy can't make it this week- end isn't it the darnedest shame, but will explain all as S000 a4 I get back to you." The market is looking brighter and if you put that $1000 ol yours into Big Sun Gold you will: double it in two weeks, We are running a pool from this office. : Act as soon as possible as the stuff will move in a day or so, I shall be thinking of you when I "am in Boston and cannot wait until 'I am back in the arms of my little sweethear ; ; Always 8 - Charlie. Jake paused, . then read it again. "Big Sun Gold." "Yes," he murmured under his breath, he had heard of that mine.- Fortunes had been made in mining stocks these last few months, He 'had read about it In the paper. Here was something to ponder over. During the rest of the day Jake's enthusiasm for his work seemed over- shadowed by his morning "find." In higinglide pocket lay Charlie's letter to his little girlfriend. "Big Sun Gold," he thought again. Yes, he would do it. He would make a clean-up. That same evening he found out where he could buy this gold stock, and after going home to get his nest egg, the $300, he ordered 600 shares of Big Sun Gold at $1 per share, put ting his $300 up as 50% margin. Jake knew his lucky day had dawned at last. In his subconscious mind he had it all figured out, how he was going to spend the profits; "Charlie" had said in the letter that It would double, That would make his $300 investment turn- into $1200. He was elated, and that night he slept restfully, but was quietly satisfied that he had done the right thing, and it was with a distinct sense of habit rath-| 2 er than his customary enthusiasm that he was prompted to get up and once more set forth on his rounds, A week passed by Slowly Big Sun Gold rose in price. It became a topic in the newspaper mining column, "Big Sun Gold hits new high," it sald. Jake smiled quietly, He was sure -- the $1200 was almost his already. He would walt, he told himself, un- il the stock hit $2, and then he would tell; Lite would begin. With the two weeks almost up Bjg Bun looked as if nothing could stop it. Came the crash. Stocks slid down almost vertically. Big Sun weakened, and under pressure of heavy selling it fell from $1. 6 to 40 cents in a few hours. Jake: was "wiped out," and \ evening, glowering over his marki edition, he told himself that it wasn't lrue, but gradually the awful news dawned on his staggered brain that he was ruined, and that his $300 he had aweated and saved for so hard was his no longer, 'Jake still makes his rounds, Some: times he seems a little ruminant, and a close observer would note that his attraction for other people's mall does not seem to be so fmpellent as in former days, When anybody mentions the stock market he has been heard to say, "Don't yer do it it's all a gamble. Many a man's been ruined in that there business." The age of the-average adult is only 14 mentally, says, a psychologlat.| Which would indicate that the average adult is considerably below the aver: nge. . Sst ---- "1 have f4it¥ in the future just as 3 hve in thy xun,"~Henry Ford, 'a number of engravings, mezzo-tints and drawings by old masters was put HOW TO FIND OUT | IF YOU HAVE ACID STOMACH HERE ARE THE SIGNS! Ni raisin ¥ ent Hesdachin e Peeling Indigestion Sleeplessness Loss of Appetite Mouth Acidity Nausea Sour Stomach Auto-intoxication ; WHAT To DO FOR IT: TA Mog uls of Milk of Mag- water get ae 30 minutes shes Qonful And her before yo go.to I ay new ke ill Milkot Pie bes = one i tadll foe for as di- Sach J ashaont ve, If you Bave. Acid Stomach, don't worry. about it. Follow the simple directions given above. This small dosag e of Phillips' Milk of Magnesia acts hat once to neutralize the acids that cause headache, stomach pains and other distress. Try -it. You'll feel like a new person. But--be careful you get REAL w milk of magnesia ou genuine PHILLIPS' Milk of A nesia. See that the name "PHIL. LIPS'" is on the label, ALSO IN TABLET FORM' Each tiny tablet 2, the equivalen of a teas ful & Genuine Phillipe M Milk Magnesia. MADE IN CANADA November Melody Let all things grieve That share my pain: Th. wind and the trees . And. the falling rain. Not the sun nor the moon Nor the stars--not these, But the wind in the night - And the wind-swept trees. The shining stars, What know they of grief? But the tree that' watches Her last curled leaf Shrivel and die, And winter come, I: one with hearts Bereft and numb. --Freda Myron, 'WANTED Potatoes, Apples, Onions, Cabbage, Carrots, Hay, Straw, Oats and other farm produce. When replying state quantity, grade and your lowest price to Produce Dept., Yale Fuel Company, Brock Ave. and C.N.R., Toronto. es st sien. Unsuspected Treasures In London Sales Parcels of miscellaneous antique en- gravings, and similar articles sent to the London (England) salesrooms have in recent years frequently proved to contain unsuspected treasures of considerable value. An "album" described as containing up to auction in the West End recent- ly. Instead of being worth a few pounds it fetched no less than: 2,000 guineas. Presumably the successful bidder, and the under-bidder in-exam- ining 'the album before the sale, had discovered in it some very fine Rem- brandt etchings. About 10 years ago, a parcel of music in the Baroness Burdett-Coutts sale realized a little more than $10. The buyer in examining his purchase not long afterwards discovered "in it a rare Shelley tract which was subse- quently re-sold for $3,600, J amma Laziness is only: goademned among those who cannot afford it. EMULSION RICH IN VITAMINS BLOTCHES AND ALL SKIN RASHES WITH ' policyholders Ee a oo 2 A Smile Professor S. B. Morrison, who holds : the chair of American history at Ox. ford University, was calling at a | friend's bome when his friend's little daughter began to tell him the story of the discovery of America, This bad been her lesson for the day. ~ "There was a sailor named Colum- bus," the little girl began, "and a queen "gent 'hin out on a voyage of discovery, and his ships were named the Nina, the Pinta and the---" "The Santa Marfa?' suggested Pro- fessor Morrison. "Yes, the Santa Maria," said the little girl, "and the queen's name, it was--" . "Isabella?' the professor said. ~ "professor," said the little girl sus- piciously, "have you heard this story before?" Husband--*"Are you really embroid- ering that foot pillow for me, dear?" His Wife--"Yes, love, but if you ever dare to put your foot on it, I'll wring your neck." Teacher--*What are the properties of heat and cold?" Pupil--"Heat expands and cold con- tracts." Teacher--"Correct. an example," Pupil--"In Summer, when it's hot, the days are long, and in Winter, when it's cold, they are short." Genial Saleslady (to old customer, purchasing 24 paper plates)--"Picnic, or is your wife out of town?" Now give me Elderly Lady--'"What are all those men doing?" Nephew--"They are runners -- the first one gets a gold loving cup." Elderly Lady--"But what are all the others running for?" "This day," said a recent horoscope, "is a time to avoid discussions and arguments." Every day-is a good time for that. "Car manufacturers make no secret of the fact that they cater to women now." So says a 'magazine, adding that bathtubs are rose-colored; hand- saws and golf clubs betray feminine influence. But one still may buy a he- man shaving brush. Manager of Restaurant (to Scotch- man)--*"The idea! You come in and drink a glass of water, then walk calmly out!" Scotchman--*"Did ye expect me to stagger out?" Boss--"Is Perkinson 2 good sales. man?' Manager--*"You bets glass eyes to potatoes." To be successful on the stage a girl must be pretty, wear her clothes well, and have something to show when they swish, he could sell Political Speaker--*1'm pleased to see such a dense crowd here to-night." Voice From the Audience -- "Don't be too pleased. We ain't all dense." A girl -who marries a widower is bound to be disappointed because she loses all of the fun taming him, The manager of a big office stamped furiously up and down his room as he waited for his office boy to appear. The boy entered the room. Manager (raving) -- 'Forgot -- for- got! ~ Suppose 1 forgot to pay you, what would you say?" Office Boy--"1 shduld come and tell you at once, not wait a month and then kick up a fuss about it." First Business Man--"My wife came to the office yesterday and fired that attractive stenographer of mine," Second: Business Man--"Aha, I see, can't forget her old job of canning peaches) . mre Diabetes Death Rate id Dropping in Canada Toronto.--~September was another good health month for the Canadian of- the Metropolitan The.death rate was 13.3 per lower than September of last year, At the end of the third quar- ter, the. cumulative death rate for 1933 was 7.4 per 1,000, an 2)l time minimum for this part of the year, Noteworthy are the new low re- cords established for the diphtheria death rate; the drop in diabetes and the negligible changes in death rates for the principal degenerative condi tions, except chronic nephritis. Im respect to diabetes, the eituation con: trasts with that in the United States' where the rate is higher and increas: Life, cent, | ing, Shite the Canadian death rate for tuberculosis, all forms, is lower this year than last, that for respiratory tuberculosis has increased very slight. Ig, the--and | OUR CROSS-WORD PUZZLE oo " L$ [1 Li 0s y [3% £F 1¥ or st £8 L of] sg } be 43 of 82 sz cl ot 81] 91 st (2) 3 21 1 Lod 6 dl to sl ol od od 1 Horizontal 1--Entertain 6--Wide alarm 11--Roofer 12--Country of Asia 14--Jewish month 15--Having grain spikes 17--To select 18--Limb 20--Transmits 22--Hindu weight 23--To weary .26--Gives sparingly 27--Recelving office noting a 44--German 47--Lacking 419--502 50--Glen 52--Pointed b4--Article 59--Orlental (abbr.) 2--Parent 28--Step . 3--Western 30--Aquatic mammal 4--OQOceans 32--Short stage piece 5--Mistook 34--European 6--Wades 35--Rested 38--Cuts §--Pile 31Domesuis animal 46--THigh card 55--I11 temper 57--Sea rover 60--To choose Vertical 1--Poetic: even though T--Sy mbo] for argent 9--=Sacred bird 42--Combining form -de- 10--Roman orator 11--Sailors 13--City- of Ohio 16--Man's name 19--To seize 21--Closes tightly 24--Image (variant) 26--Uncultured language 20--Gets up 31--Covered with vines J3--Germans 35--Thoroughfares 36--To omit 37--To haul 39--LKasily bent 40--To smart 43--Fruit 46--Girl's name 48--Sinful 51--Shelter 53--To plece 56--=Spanish article 58--Suflix: of nerve for money freshness arch weights Indian "SHE LOST 32 lbs. New Frocks "No Longer Worried Her "How did she lose that 32 lbs. of fat?" is what you will be asking. Let her tell you herself; -- "About 18 months ago I weighed 178 Ibs,--which I can assure you annoyed me very much. Everything seemed a worry to me, especially new clothes. Nothing would fit me comfortably, and walking was unbearable, I was .ad- vised by a friend to try Kruschen Salts, and I am very glad. 1 did, too, During the first ten months I lost 28 lbs. of fat. Now, for the last 6 months my weight has been 146 1bs., and I feel much better in health. .I have all my yelght tickets to substantiate my state- ments."--(Mrs.) M, P. Kruschen contains those six mineral salts, proportionately balanced, found in the waters of those famous Euro- pean Spas used by generations of fat people to reduce weight, Kruschen helps blood, nerves, glands and body organs to function properly --you gain new strength and energy-- feel years younger--Ilook better, work better. > Tells Attractive Story of Farming in Alberta A story of farming in the Northwest very different from many others heard in recent years has been told by Mr. George V. Haythorne, a graduate of the University of Alberta, observes the Toronto Mail and Empire. As part of the requirements for the M.A. degree he made in 1931 a survey of the school district of Salisbury, just outside the City of Edmonton. The first home- stead filed there was/in 1888, .and it was not until three the first purchase of a q was made from the C.P.R.>-The diffi- culties which thie pioneers had to overcome were similar to those in many other parts of Canada, but they were met cheerfully by women as well as by men, The results as described in a summary of" Mr. Haythorne's thesis by the Edmonton Journal were noteworthy. "Mr, Haythorne found that: the financial position of most of the farm- ers was satisfactory in spite of the low prices prevailing at the time of his survey. ing 1931 by nineteen out of thirty: geven resident farmers, while twelve had broken even and six had suffered | losses. Mixed farming has been the general practice and there has been an evident tendency towards increasing diversification in recent years. The farmers having their operations on a stable basis were not suffering to any great extent from the depression, though much less money .wag being spent on luxuries and the cash needed for necessities was being carefully preserved, Only a few, newcomers in particular, showed signs of pessim- ism," Those who had been mellowed by many . greater difficulties. in the past, writes Mr, Haythorne, were not lost in thé problems of the present but tended i to look forward enthusiastically tothe , opportunities=which thé future holds in atore, These were the people, hap I py in thelr work and with a genuine |.' love of thié countryside, whose attitude seemed to permeate the community, giving to It a spirit which had meant much in, st and had possibilities of meaning more In the future. Profits were realized dur-| Answers to Last Week Puzzle S|EIM a Sa p-- A Tale With a Moral lage that decided to hold a great feast, To Insure its success, a huge cask was bullt into which each participant agreed to pour a bottle of wine, "It I fill my bottle with water," soliloquized one, "and empty jit into the barrel with the others, surely it won't be noticed." The big day arrived, as days inevit- ably do, and with all the villagers assembled the great cask was tapped, And lo! only water flowed forth. Each of the villagers also had rea- soned, "My bit will not be missed." Community feasts have gone out of style, but not the moral of this tale. It becomes particularly ap- propriate in this season 6f com- munity chests and welfare relief drives.--Ro:arian Magazine. °, New Egg Grading Kit The new egg grading regulations are a great benefit to producers and the Handee Egg Grading Scale and Cand- ler enables anyone to grade accurate- ly. Know to what you are entitled-- grading pays. Sent mailed complete with copy of new regulations $2.50 postpaid. Mitchell Poultry Supply Company, Mitchell, Ontario. r-- Short But Comple The sentence, "The quick Foah fox jumps over the lazy dog," has thirty- three letters and is the shortest one known to contain all the letters of the alphabet, FAGGED OUT? You Need Winearyis)| The RTA ],1[¢ RECOMMENDED hy. | 5 Dept Stores ld F At all good Drug Agents Hare Ritchie ales ISSUD No, 46--'33 CHEWING TOBACCO CLUB Buy chewing tobacco the same way you do farm implements 1 vs get the best you can forthemoney, There's longer lasting, richer flavour in Club Chew- ing Tobacco. YOU MIGHT AS WELL CHEW THE BEST A story Is told of a medieval vil-| SIMPLY WORN OUT? Take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound win anything be more w for omen than the ceaseless ie, id atic You have no Ap 2 De elck + « » you mre tired ... ailing + yet cannot stop, There comes a time wi iene Jom) thing enaps and. you find ply worn out, gon dia cy Pinkham's Vegetable Come Dor) will help you. Its Lo0e rr A will give you renewed strength will make your dally tasks seem easler to you. 98 out of Stery 100 women who repo to us say that they are benefited by this medicine. Buy a bottle from your gist today + « .» and watch the tonlegs. > New Egg Grading Redulslions © The foundation of a more prosperous poultry industry in €anada has been laid in the amendments to the egg grading regulation; just announced by the Department of Agriculture. Con- ditions to-day are vastly different than they were when grading was first es- tablished in 1915. Now, because of years of educational effort, our aver age egg production is of much better quality than then and marketing con- ditions are entirely different. There- for, to ensure all producers, both the average farmer and the poultry spe- cialist being paid according to quality, the Department has 'most carefully worked out the changes now in effect. The new regulations divide eggs in- to four grades, Al, A, Band C. Als a special grade which may only be packed by producers whose flocks are under government supervision. Grade Al gives the poultryman who com- plies with the government regulations an opportunity to secure the premium price to which he is entitled. These regulations require cleanliness, care in feeding and management of the flock designed to ensure eggs of uni- form high quality, and consumers pur- chasing eggs of this grade are thus assured of the highest quality. Grade Al eggs can only be packed in sealed cartons by the producer or-group of producers or marketing organizations ag approved by the Department. This grade is divided into three weights, "Large," 24 ounces and up to the dozen, "Medium," 22 to 24 ounces to the dozen, and "Pullet," 20 to 22 ounces to the dozen, A grade covers the established trade in fresh eggs and Is also divided Into three weights, "Large," 24 ounces to the dozen, "Medium," 22 to 24 ounces to the dozen, and "Pullet," 18 'to 22 ounces to the dozen. Reducing the minimum weight in this grade to 18 ounces entitles the producer to better returns for small eggs of 'A"" grade quality. Changing the "Medium" weight minimum to 22 ounces also makes a more uniform spread between | weights, the old "First" minimum be- dng 224 ounces, Any word or expression denoting freshness can only be used in connec- tion with Grades Al and A and the word "New Laid" can only be used in conjunction with "Grade A1." Cold storage eggs can only be sold in Grade B, which is divided into two weights, "Large," or 24 ounces and up to the dozen and "Medium," or 22 to 24 ounces to the dozen, Cold storage eggs smaller than 22 ounces to the dozen are classed in C grade, which comprises all eggs including cracks and soiled eggs not-permitted to be graded into grades A and B but which are not unfit for human consumption, Quality only distingnishable by candling and individual egg weights are stressed as' well as the necessity for marking with the true grades, al | eggs offered for sale, = The new regulations are the result of much study by the Department and are a distinct advantage in the mar keting of one of Canada's most valu. able agricultural products, a a s, St ,P . The average young man is driven crazy by two kinds of women--those who can't forget him and those who can't remember him, --s Classifica Advertising BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. 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