THE VALUE. OF MONEY. ’ Money—ready money is an essential in every line of business—mercantile or farming. Wise farmers build up Savings Accounts, which enable them to purchase for cash. A Savings Bank Account with this Bank assures ready money when needed. Interest paid at current rate. IMPERIAL BANK LISTOWEL BRANCH, H'Y, = - *- . . . . Mecager. os. i. neither sense nor science. Or is it possible that there is nothing sure in medicine? Eminent medical author- Be Listowel Banner |" Published every sry Thursday after-| ities inform us that alcohol is good poon b 7. Banner Publishing Co.; for aimost nothing in the ordinary a Blatchford practice. Doctors who issue liquor ie President ed General Manager prescriptions by hundreds or even E _—— thousands in the year might have The Banner has a large and/ trouble in giving scientific reasons for growing circulatio throughout) their treatment or any scientific diag- ons of thé! nosis of cases. They cast a discredit on the whole art of medicine, making it in this appear either an illicit boon companionship or a mercenary busi- ness of very low description. Manitoba moves to limit the num- ber of prescriptions from each phy-' sictan, but is there no better way? Why not put the government dispen- sary in every centre under not a lig- uor man, but a qualified medical man of approved prohibitionist opinions, ‘North Perth and por County of Wellington. No advertising can effectively - reach the public in the thriving dis- “trict of which Listowel is the cen-! ~stre without appearing in the Ban-; er. F “NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS : All advertisements must be in “office not later than ten o'clock Bebantemed morning to insure inser- ‘tion in the following issue. ___ Telephones: Office 61, Residence) 4nq let the doctor define his “pat- - 166. fent’s’’ case with medical “precision, Our commercial Department is giving his reasons for prescribing well equipped for turning out the best work. then liquor. The cases could be serutinized and doctors breaking the law readily punished. Of course, when manufacture and | | | | importation have been stopped, the Thursday, March 18th., 1920. es supply of liquor will not be too great, ! anyway. But why not a medical ex- pert in charge of the dispensing of so doubtful a ‘‘medicine,” It seems that there are doctors yet numerous who prescribe liquor with the ignor- ance or interested purpose of a quack handling out his patent bottle. They are on a par, scientifically, with the old-timers who qualified their bol- uses according to the changes of the moon or the indications of a horo- pe. Such “‘doctors’’ ought to be a" FOR THE SPARROWS} subject to revision and check by a! Mail & Empire) | dispenser of honesty and scientific) Henry eels latest stunt is to! qualifications combined. build dirigible airships. If they ever | get to be as common in the air as his| Move To Listowel— buzz wagons are on the earth, life is Mr. and Mrs. Wilson McKay recent- | going to be made miserable for the; ly moved to Listowel from the third English sparrows, who hoid the su-| concession of Maryborough and have premacy of the air at the present; taken up their residence in Mrs. time, and they won't give it up to! Campbell’s house a little beyond the be Hoss setthong« strp | end of Dogd street. igele. . . THRICE LUCKY Excitement On a Pullman— (Woodstock Review) | “Oh, yes,” said a Pullman porter in we have some excitement. f b FROM OTHER PAPERS ! . I rai: fe OVER-HASTY : (Mail & Empire) Se France’s tax on bachelors of ten per cent. on income is causing a rush | to get married. The bachelors are} not fully acquainted with the cost of | matrimony. | Luther Burbank, the famous hor-| Cleveland, “ ticulturist, celebrated his 71st birth-| The other day a sick man fell out o day the other day, or at least he| the window and was killed. Then be- might have celebrated it, but for the| fore that a woman took poison, and | fact that he was too busy in his gar-, /#8t night,” continued the porter, | mopping his brow, ‘‘a baby was born.” den to notice the event. Lucky, in- deed—lucky to be busy, lucky to be, able, at his age, to be busy, and lucky Move To Second Of Elma— Mr. and Mrs. Morton Gray moved this week from the gravel road, a half mile this side of Atwood, to the farm on the second of Elma, which Mr. Gray and his younger brother recent- ly purchased from their father, Mr. | James Gray, who has moved to Lis-| towel. | to have a garden in which to be busy! There is a growing disposition a days to regard work as an evil. may be; but jt may also be one of aa greatest of blessings; and happy ae . beve all others is the man who is! able to keep himself so busy with ~eangenial work that he takes no note of the passing of the years. Moving To Main Street West— Rev. W. H. Dunbar is moving the | first of the month from the residence, (torn San 'on Dodd street, recently sold by Mr. | The Toronto daily papers are pok-) y we gcott to Mr. W. A. Johnstone, Li ing fun at the Drury government sO the jeweler, to the house of Mr. Wm.}| p> mot dispensing with all the ceremon-’ Oshorne, on Main street, across the! jes connected with the opening Of| Grand Trunk tracks, at one time oc- Parliament. It should be understood | cunied by Mr. V. ¢. Bamford. that the present government inherits 5 ; the traditions and customs of centur-| women's Institute— pe tes and cannot dispense with these! the Listowel East branch Women's ~ until they are legislated out of exis-| ¢netitute will hold their regular meet- ie tence. It is a matter of some satis-! ing, Wednesday, March 24th., at the p faction that in deference to the wish-| home of Mrs. William Davidson. Roll f es of Mr. Drury and his associates, | call: ° ‘Layer Cake Fillings.” There » the Lieut.-Governor appeared in civil-| 441) also be a spelling match, demon- _ 9 and that the silk stock-| stration on fish by Mrs Elgin Cogh- ngs, silk breeches, gold braided coat I . ‘ cond! befeathored iat of former open- | lin and reading by Miss Mary Shearer. -» ings, were conspicuous by their ab-! } gence. | The new gorvernment made the op- ening as simple and democratic as it was possible for them to make it.' “Later on when they can pass Legis-| : P tative measures abolishing certain ' formalities and functions, they may) be able to simplify to a great extent! - the opening of parliament. There; are, however, certain traditions and ~ @eremonies that are almost part ofi 4 “the British constitution. Someone, j re must open the house, a speaker must > be elected, the speech from the © ‘Throne must be delivered and the © government must make a start. It must be said‘as a tribute to Mr. Drury and his Cabinet that the open- ing of the house passed off without the slightest hitch or friction. The | THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT | Mie What Mystery Is This? Flesherton Advance—Some little time ago a telegram arrived here for a coal traveller and this fell into hands it was not intended for. It read in effect ‘Sell all the coal you can—can ship two or three cars to {all dealers. But don't cut the price.” Now what was back of that telegram. Improved The Streets-—— Messrs. Sam Hamilton and George Keith were busy Tuesday with the town team, a plow and the grader, putting the streets in the business section in better shape. There was still quite a pile of hard packed snow along the southerly side of Main street, which they loosened up with the plow. In Fine Suite of Offices— Drs. Don M. and Duncan A. Camp- nf Aad the noted specialists of Detroit, h whom Dr. F. A. Large, formerly fal bow to the people of Ontario, did | = ‘Enea, is associated, along with Dr. John A. Carter, Dr. W. S. Sum- mers, Dr. E. C. Schultz and Dr. John ete mon i shee aes proud] HW McRae, have moved tor the David ate Park resenwing them Whitney building, and now have one " of the finest suites of offices in the United States. ‘with the regularity and smoothness of @ well oiled machine, and the Farmer- A LITTLE REFORM (London Advertiser) Forbes Dead— One of the greatest nuisances in the} Word-has been received in Lis- towel of the death at New York, Sun- dey, March 14th., of Mr.-George For- - gmee to the public and an annoyance} bes, formerly of Listowel. The re- toe the doctors of greater intelligence| mains are being brought to Listowel aad probity via the C.P.R., for interment in Fair-| a Toronto woman told the police! view cemetery on. Sgturdey.-The Fop- ; @ that the doctors ought to! bes family are known in Listowel} the rescribe} and own residerice on the north & | Oe Ot een eee t the Tr 2 on the same ‘street, from Mr. Clinton Smi Mrs. Bradley Dead— * Just at the. time of ‘going to press, The Banner was informed of the death of Mrs. William Bradley, who has been sick since Friday with heart trouble. Particulars will be given in next week’s issue. ‘ Same Board Re-appoin' There was a — ee tendance at the first ann of the hos- pital board, fondas -areutag at the li The. same ne “re ri E. Malcolm, Mrs. J. J. Foster, Mrs. R. A. Climie, Mrs. W. P. Rennie and Mrs. F. W. Hay No Room With Bath— Owen Sound Advertiser—Hon. W. H. Taft's visit to Owen Sound this week brought out a rather interest- ing point about the town—that there is not a hotel in town where a guest can get a room with bath. A room with bath is now looked on more as a necessity .than a”luxury by most travellers; but it can’t be had here. And that in a towm which prides it- self on being up to date in every way. H. 8, Teachers Organize— Stratford Beacon—Stratford dis- trict of the Ontario Federation of High School teachers was formally organized here on Saturday afternoon, when upwards of 40 teachers from Western Ontario gathered in the that the beating of his “wings can almost be heard. — * * s. here’s an aspect of Ma- ternity Hospital work a- mong “unfortunates” that is worth remembering. Wate loving hands and brave hearts often fight desper- ately—though afot always suc- cessfully—to bring mother and babe through the valley of the shadow, the cry of the newly ‘Two ‘only No. 3 Cream Sipefatore’ - Reg. Aprice $95.00, sale’ price, each “2 vr $69.00 Pe Do not miss this bargain. \ a ADOLPH’S Hardware The Store with the stock. * born often, awakens the god- implanted mother love and soft- ens hearts that before had been hardened to every gracious in- fluence. I ndeed the Matébnity Hospital Work of the Salvation Army is one of the most blessed and encouraging of all. e The Salvation Army— 308 Citadels and Institutions in this Territory Use them! Chamber of Commerce quarters. Offi- cers elected were! as follows: presi- dent, C. A. Mayberry, Stratford; vice- president, J, P. Hume, Goderich; sec- retary, J. F. Ross, Seaforth; treas- urer, E. Pugsley, Kitchener. Wil Entail Considerable Loss— When the proposed change in the size of the Canadian cent takes place, it is going to entail a considerable loss upon a lot of people who vend chewing gum and other small truck through slot machines, the mechan- ism of which is not adapted for the smaller cofhs. The P. O. Department will also have to change the internal economy of their stamp;vending ma- chines, which at present represent an investment of upwards of $100,000. Have Moved To Listowel— After residing in Elma for thirty years, Mr. and Mrs. James Gray of the second concession, left this week one of the finest farms in the town- ship, and have taken up their resi- dence in Listowel, occupying the home on Inkerman street which they re- cently purchased from Mr. > P. Anderson,.who is temporarily resid- ing over Domm’s butcher shop. Their two sons, Morton and Stuart, have taken over the 150-acre farm, with its splendid buildings. | Would Har Hearst Papers— London Advertiser—London's city council voted unanimously last night to bar all Hearst publications from Canada. A motion that application be made to the Chief Justice of the Dominion to take such action was brought in by Ald. E. R. Seabrookn and was immediately indorsed with- out discussion. ‘‘It is time the jour- nals of this yellow viper were ex- cluded from this country, and I feel | that we should go on record as fav- | oring such a step,”’ said the alderman. | At the Music Hall— DeAlva’s British Entertainers, which are playing at the Music Hall this week, are proving to be entertain- ers of the best order. The many spec- ialty acts are out of the ordinary run and help greatly to provide an enjoy- able evening for those who attend. Its the best vaudeville show seen here for many years. riel, the ‘Woman Who Knows,” will.<answer any ques- tions you wish to know. This Comp- any will be at the Music Hal! until next Monday night, Mar. 22nd. (advt) Against The Cigarette— The executive of the National Coun- cil of Women of their recent meet- ing in Ottawa, went on record as urg- ing women to refrain from buying expensive clothing and luxuries made both in Canada and in the United’ States. The following resolution was passed: ‘‘As the practice of cigarette| smoking is growing among our Cana- dian women, and as this form of in- dulgence is detrimental to our coun- try, the National Council of Women express themselves as strongly disap- proving of this habit.” Lose Baby Boy Fro eee meets every Monday evening at eight o'clock, in the Meth- odist church. First Monday in the month, De- votional, with rol] call. Second, Missionary. Third, social and literary. Fourth, Citizenship. " 1 EXECUTORS NOTICE Fo CRED- In the matter - = —— of William ©. Riddell, Deceased. Nétice is hereby given that all per- sohs having any claims or demands} late of against William C. Riddell, in the the township of Mornington, County of Perth, farmer, who dted on or about the 12th. day of February, 1920, at the Township of Mornington in the Province of On- tario, are required to send by post repaid or to deliver to the undersign- ed, the solicitor for The Canada Trust Co., London, Ontario, the Executor and Trustee under the will of the said William C. Riddell their names and addresses and full particulars in writ- ing of their claims and statements of their accounts and the nature of the securities, if any, paid by them. And notice is further given that after the 22nd. day of April, 1920, the said The Canada Trust Co. will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the persons ¢n- titled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he shall then have had notice, and that the said Executor and Trustee will not be li- able for the said assets or any part thereof to any person of whose claim it shall not then have received notice. Dated at Listowel, Ontario, this 8th day of March, 1920. J. Cecil Hamil- ton, Listowel, Ontario, Solicitor for the said Executor and Trustee. EXECUTORS NOTICE TO CREDIT- ORS. ¢ In the matter of the Estate of John O, Nickel, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that all per- sons having any claims or demands| against Join O. Nickel, late of the township of Wallace, in the County of Perth, er deceased, who died on or about the 3rd day of March, 1920, ‘at the township of Wallace, in the Province of Ontario, are required to send by post prepaid or to deliver to the undersigned, the solicitors for Adam Nickel and Clarence Nickel, the Executors and Trustees under the m Pneuam The many friends in Listowel of| will of the said John O. Nickél, their Mr. and Mrs. Norman Calder, former; names and addresses and full parti- residents of this town, but now of Southampton, will sympathize with them in the loss of their year-old son, Orwell Norman, who died on Monday from pneumonia. Mr. Calder brought the child here for interment in Fair- view cemetery and the funeral was héld on Tuesday, Rev. Dr. Hazen con- ducting private service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Calder. The father is manager at Southampton for the Saugeeu Blectric Light & Power company. Bad Roads Give Trouble— The bad condition of the roads has made the holding of funerals of late, a serious problem. Some little diffi- culty was experienced in connection with the one to Fairview on Monday. After reaching the cemetery without accident, deep snow was encountered. One of thecshorses.on the hearse went culars in writing of their claims and statements of their accounts, and the nature of the securities, if any, held by them. And Notice is further given that after the 8th day of April 1920, the said Adam Nickel and Clarence Nickel will distribute the assets of the said among the person entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they shal] then have hed notice, and that the said Execu- tors and Trustees will not be liable for the said asset&8 Gr any part there- of to any person of whose claim they shall not then have received notice. Dated at se Ontario, this Mareh 10th., 1920 J. Cecil Hamilton, Listowel, Ont. Solicitor for the said Executors and Trustees. Z “CattleFeed \ 0 A splendid Mixed Feed of high quality, composed of 50 per cent. corn, free from seeds, at - $3.40 a cwt. Good American Corn at $2.00 a bu. Good American Corn at $3.60 a cwt. Western Oatsat_ - $1.22 a bus. Western Oats at_ - $3.60 a cwt. Ten cents ex- . Bran and Shorts in Limited Quantities \ Our Flours are of the highest quality and at reasonable prices « L. Pfeffer Milling Co. 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