THE STRATFORD MIRROR Don't Talk Conditions ; Talk Business! OW can we help being enthusiastic) when these things are happen-, ing. When during recent weeks, we see | --Textile mills and Knitting factor- ies set scores of long-idle mach- ines in production. --Silverware companies stretch their working days to 9 p: m. --Machinery manufacturers getting orders they never could touch; before. --Furniture factories opening again with profitable orders; --Shoe manufacturers more hands; --Neckwear manufacturers becom- ing swamped with new business; --Import shipments being stopped on the other sides of the oceans,| taking on' corporations taking a hand in direct- ing their Purchasing Departments' buying activities, and issuing rigid instructions to buy every supply item possible in Canada. We see internal Buy-in-Canada committees function- ing--production manager, and super- intendents, and purchasyig agent meeting regularly, analyzing their purchases, their supply needs, and looking for sources of supply in Ca- nada if previous orders have been placed elsewhere. We see work for Canadian labor in the making of many products that previously entered Canada far under fair value as we know it, due either to foreign government bonusing, de- preciated foreign currencies, or the industrial slavery existent in certain or being turned back at Canadian| other parts of~the world. ports; --Real Estate men receiving many, requests from British and Ameri- can manufacturers for plant sites, : ; hours a day, whose operators in Canada; Was it ever to be expected that Ca- nadian rug manufacturers could com- pete with certain "foreign factories who operate their plant sl4 oe ve --Wheat moving out at-the rate of) across the street from the factory in 6,000,000 bushels a week; "homes" consisting of a shelf on --When all these things--and many} which to roll after each day's slaving, others equally as interesting and im-| and no day of rest in seven? portant industrially and agriculturally, Canada's high status in standards to Canada--happen in the short space of living will be maintained and im- of the past month, how can we help | proved because, characteristically, we being enthused and more optimistic want THE BEST. We're well on our than ever about Canadian business and prosperity? way again to A GREAT NEW PRO- ' SPERITY. -- Office Specialty, "Good We see the Directors in vemos Times." ONE DRAWBACK The lengthy recital had drawn to a close, ice cream and cake had been served, and the teacher was bidding the students good-by. One of the little performers had brought her small brother with her. As he was about to leave, the teacher beamingly. asked: "Well, Bobby, did you enjoy the re- cital?" "Yes," answered Bobby, "all but the music," J. S. RUSSELL Registered Architect Phone 1533F Gordon Block SLAUGHTER Mr, Edgar Wallace tells us that Chi- cago gangsters are particular about their clothes. Dressed to kill, in fact! spend an evening. Meet Me at the MINIATURE GOLF COURSE our new location is a most pleasant place to Comfortable and Cheerful ! 16 WELLINGTON STREET J. EARNSHAW, Prop. oo _erust, its firm close-knit Its Through and Through Goodness Makes the Name "THE VERY BEST BREAD" Most Appropriate Its crisp, golden brown texture, and delightful flavor makes kiddies and grownups enjoy every morsel. Just try a sample LOAF T.V.B. Bread Co. Makers of the Best Bread and Cakes Phone 2345 56 Huron St. 'Just Over The River' Will do your Repairs in Plumbing Electric Phone 210 12 Ontario Stratford Caulking & Glazing Works Leave your orders for Caulkin with us and be sure of first-class workmanship. We use the mos modern and up-to-date metheds NO JOB TOO SMALL TELEPHONE 898-J Near Silverwood's, 199 Ontario DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE ------ GIVE US A CHANCE TO QUOTE PRICES When you are in need of Painting or Paper- Hanging (Prices Reasonable) Good Workmanship C. W. MURRAY Phone 1519d 105 Norman St. Down & Fleming Funeral Service Rooms -- Phone 314 ia Mr. Down, 308Mr. Fleming, 94 Ontario St. For Corns and Callouses . JOHNSTON'S allous - Off A 25c box of Callous-Off will dis- solve the hardest corn or callous without leaving the slightest ap- pearance of rawness. On sale at drug and shoes stores or sent direct post paid for 25c from lab- oratory. Dr. Johnston's Callous-Off Company Stratford, Ont. On Sale at all Drug Stores Furnace Work Done promptly and efficiently. area eeemieees eet JAS. E. COMMERFORD 199 Ontario St. pt Sti ee FA L The World Moves. ... So Do We Stratford Cartage We Move Pianos, Safes and = jf Furniture By courteous and reliable men PHONES: Poi J. sc thchicsicech ese sncses 226 Freight Shed 867 Office ' 26 ALBERT ST. oe INSIST ON SILVERWOOD"S FINEST PASTEURIZED BUTTER _ Fresh from the churn 1 a isha Mt + es ae es THE STRATFORD MIRROR a J. English China and Porcelain Tea Sets 21 pieces reduced to 3.98 Reg. value up to $9.00 See Windows at CHINA HALL J. L. BRADSHAW "Doc's | Corner" |A snowstorm each day | Would give jobless men pay. * * Ed | The old-fashioned man who wanted "to live in a house by the side of the road," has moved away on account of the noise. * a * Salvation Army 'girl (to Scotsman) "Will you give a quarter to the Lord?" | "How auld are ye, lassie?" | "Kighteen." | "Ah, well, I'm seventy-five. I'll be seein' Him afore ye, so I'll hand it to Him meself." | * * * age woman seems too dumb to under- stand why the household convenien- ces she craves are of less importance Partridge Sanitary & Heating Engineers Stratford and Toronto Plumbing, Heating, Sheet Metal Work and Roofing 29 Ontario. Phone 1257 than a mans cigars or smoking to- | bacco. * * * "Joe has a glass eye." "Did he tell you that?" "No; it just came out in the con- versation." a ee | A story is told of a local woman who had been on a -visit to Detroit ;and on her return was asked by a 'customs officer at the border: "Anything to declare, madam?" "No," she replied sweetly, "nothing." "Then Madam," said the official, "am I to take it that the fur tail I see hanging down under your coat is ;own?" * * * Heels Real foot cone fort from fve- ly, rubber SS cust ' . nae Ay SQWISAAVAS§ heels. MOM SS a RE SOA S : o---- et wy giYyy ] Superior Shoe Repair ° 119 Ontarlo St. Phone 94 ICOAL ANTHRACITE COAL POCAHONTAS, Egg Size Red Jacket, Egg Size Solvay Coke CORNISH COAL CO. Phone 44 One editor wonders if a couple ever ;married that someone didn't either jsay: "What did she see in him?" or, i\"What did he see in her?" A * * * | A lady much above the average size /was trying to enter a street car. A | passenger, who was waiting to get 'off, began to laugh at her futile ef- ' forts. If you were half a man you'd help! me on this car,' snapped the fat lady. The passenger retorted: "Madam, if you were half a lady, you wouldn't 'need any help." ~ * * Many a black sheep of the family has provided the wool to keep the rest of the family warm. * * * You've got to. hand it to Father Time. He's the only guy in the world | who can make his debut in January as a pink and plump infant and exit 12 months later with skinny knees and a set of whiskers % * * He--"Woman, she's only a rag, a bore, and a hunk of hair." She--"And man, he's only a a drone and a tank of air." PEE, ORG BELIEVE IT OR NOT Mr. Stone met Mr. Wood on the street. A conversation ensued as fol- lows: Wood: "Well little pebbles?" Stone: "Fine, thanks; and how are 'the little splinters?" With that a pretty flapper passed iby and, would you think it-- Stone turned to Wood, Wood turn- ed to Stone and both turned to rub- ber! jag, Stone, how are the | * * * A witness one day in a Georgia ;court was asked by an attorney, "Did ;you know the defendant, Parson?" "Yas, suh, Ah has a logical quaint- ance wid him," the negro replied. "What do you mean by a logical acquaintance?" j}ed both thumbs under his own | Hor some reason or other, the aver-| A good paint job will make either a car or a girl look almost like new-- from a distance. Es a ES If you're feeling down in the mouth just think of Jonah--he came out all right, a cheerful fellow remarked the 'other day. * % * ~All stocks are still down but sus- penders are still holding up pretty well said a farmer friend as he hook- and gave them a sudden yank. * a oe From now on the city council, Brows furrowed in a frown, Will be cutting, slashing, paring To keep the taxes down. Ed a co HIGHWAY AT NIGHT Through the night, Through the rain, Up hill, down hill, We follow you, Man in Front. "Left Curve," "Right Curve," "Narrow Bridge," "Grade ing:" From Dragon's Eyes you protect us, Man in dark. Cross- Whoever you are, Wherever you go, Thanks for guidance, A prayer for safe landing, Man in the night. * 654 ' That THE THINGS WE NEVER GOT The things we wanted and never got Are the realist things of all. The things we wanted and never got! The rocking-horse and the doll shut her eyes when you laid her down, : And the little blue parasol! The things we wanted and never: got We've all of us had our share. The things we wanted and never got Are waiting for us somewhere; At the top of some hill, at some turn of the road, And, at last, we'll there. find them The things we wanted and never got The feel of a helping hand, The talent, the skill, the iron will, The friend who would under- stand-- We never quite found these things, but all That we asked prayer, that we've sought------joy, friends and that doll-- Are waiting for us somewhere. * * * in our childhood's And A man is reported to have cured his asthma by playing the bagpipes. 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