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Canada closed the year 1920 with a fire loss of approximately $27,400,000, equal to $3.42 per tapita on an eight million population, or $17.10 per family---a new record, and one worthy of much thought. With modern methods of fire protection and fire prevention available, no bus- iness man, or in fact, no citizen, should be per- mitted to increase unnecessarily the cost of living through neglect or carelessness in elimin- ating fire dangers. It is very manifest that section five of the Criminal Code be amended which says: "Everyone is guilty of an indictable offence, and liable to two years imprisonment, who by negligence, causes any fire which occa- sions loss of life or loss of property." It is not generally understood nor enforced. The rigid enforcement of this section would probably do more to reduce the fire waste than other influ- ences which might be brought to bear. ', What is really the matter with us? Have we lost our old time power of firmly gripping and 'resolutely dealing pvith, national questions? N We would be the worst kind of fools if we 'destroyed our industrial and farming structures at the behest of men who are either wilfully blind to facts or have not the ability to recognize facts when they are put before them. e, Are We so supine that we will not object to being led by the nose by the farmer agitators with their free trade doctrines taken out of bxtpks-sixty to seventy years old-doctrines which in the light of present-day conditions are nothing short of clap-trap. In' view of these conditions it is difficult to have patience with men who preach free trade or low tariff--the effect of which could only be to discount our dollar still more and put us absol- what the mercy of the American. How in the name of all that is good and holy can we hope to develop into a great nation; how can we expect to keep our young people within ous borders if we let the people of the United States continue to manufacture for us five hun- dreds of millions of dollars' worth of goods each year which we are quite capable of producing ourselves? . Let" us think étraight and act like patriotic Canadians. ' Surely the sound common sense of the Cana- dian people will assert itself and put an end to these one-sided trade conditiohs which are surely driving us to national financial disaster. , It is not only humiliating, it is disgusting to know that it is because we buy extensively from the United States goods we could make at home that our dollar is declared by the American to be worpucPly 85c to 90c. It is humiliating to realize that we are depen- dent upon the United States for, one billion dol- lars of goods each year, while we sell less than half of that. More than half of these imported goods could be made in Canada, giving employ- ment to hundreds and thousands of workmen. The heavy discount of our dollar by the American is swiftly driving us into his arms. We can save ourselves by making more goods at home and buying less from the United States. (The Onlooker) Unless something be done soon, we will be sw1llowrd up by the United States. We can do this because all of the material factors making for better business are right. Let uslink our faith with industry, our vision with courage, and forge ahead. Let's make an uncommon effort toward a common end-Good Times. The -call of to-day is for cheerful thinking, willing working and constructive action by you -ev_erybody--NOW. T Toimorfow’s change for the better will come about through the combined efforts of each and every one of us. By sheer force of numbers and co-operation, by the high power of heart and mind, we can ptt?usiness on a firm, stable basis. _ Wiie spending givis stability to earning and for that-reason is farsighted thrift and sound economy. f Buying is the backbone of prosperity. An active market means more employment, steadler earnings; benefits are passed around. Your purchases arc an expression of Faith. They are an evidence of your Industry. Make them confidently from business institutions of Integrity. They are the folmtainhead from which Pro- gress springs. A well-known business economlst has called them the "Fundamcntalsrof Prosper- ity." ATI we need to have and to hold it is a sane, sure grasp on the simple elements of Prosperity. They are Industry, Integrity, and Faith. These are the cardinal virtues of human relations. They are the underpinnings of healthy, natural business life and the foundation of a wholesome social system. V «a? it 2""iffi' w??? 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Professional Cards and small standing ads. not exceeding 1%" single col... $.7.50 per year. Auction Sale Advertising, rates according to size and number of insertions. Display Matter Rates on application. ALL MATTER FOR PUBLICATION must be in the office _ not later than noon Tuesday. 'This is absolutely nec- . essary to ensure inserton in the isue of that week. PAGE TWO WHAT FOOLS WE MORTALS BE WESTON PubVlished every Wednesday by 'WWE,' CHARTERS PUBLISHING co., LIMITED S. CHARTERS, Pres. C. V. CHARTERS, SeC.-Tyeas, THE TEES & (MIE 'fjtl'?e,, EDITORIAL GOOD TIMES JUST-AHEAD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUAIRY 16, 1921 trec: 5 "7itiig' fig: , "_t'j"i1'rr fiitti?ii3i' S. WILSON, Manager, Eiurry dollar spent in Canada for Canadian made goods adds to the value of the Canadian dollar. Every dollar spent in payment of goods made in the United States affects the labor mar- ket of, Canada. Last year the 8,000,000 people of Canada purchased from the _United States al- most one billion dollars' worth of goods, while the 110,000,000 million people of the United States bought about half that value of goods .-" from Canada. In almost every shop, great and small, American goods are found and their sales pushed in preference to the sale of Canadian products. Manufacturers of Canada should give greater attention to the advertising of their Canadian. mantifaiturers, and /horitiiui'rriis oh the part of Canadian purchasers would be valua- ble to both. Wares. Attractively displayed and well printed announcements of the big American concerns fills, many pages of Canadian as well as of the American magazines and periodicals which are circulated throughout the Dominion. Dealers of all kinds should give greater care in making known the merits of Canadian goods. The other day the question was asked of a Brampton lady, "What kind of canned soups do you buy?" The answer was, "Campbell's." To the further ques- tion, why" they were purchased instead of the Canadian article, the answer was, "Oh, they're the best!" This conclusion was reached without having tested the Canadian brand, because " The Globe and The Star object to the use of "Flag and Fleet" in the schools of the province. The book was written by Wm. Wood, who is described as one of the ablest and most impor- tant naval authors, 7:is a Canadian of Quebec, and ranks second as an authority on naval matters as far as this continent is Concerned to Admiral Mahon of the United States. Hon. Dr. Cody, while Minister of Education, had "Flag and Fleet" placed on the list of books for supplementary reading in the schools. The complaint urged against it by The Globe and The Star is that it tells the truth regarding the United States' conduct during the war; "Flag and Fleet" should be read by young and old. Admiral Beatty wrote the preface to the book. He said: "Colonel Wood haswendeav- ored to make plain, in a stirring and attractive manner, the value of Britain's Sea-powdr. To Jead “Flag and Fleet" will insure that the lessons of centuries of war will be learnt, and that the most important lesson of them all is this-that, as en empire, we came into being by the Sea, and that we cannot exist without the Sea." In this, as in many great occasions, advice of Ad- miral Beatty can be followed with safety. Lampbell's was more prominently advertised. This is a sample experience which is met with everywhere. The, American goods, because well advertised, are better known and, without inves- tigation, regarded as superior to those of Canada. We often laugh at the loud professions of our American cousins, but a little more noise by c', -- _ A", - P ' - " - - The Brantford Expositor, a solid Liberal paper, says: "If the Hon. Arthur Meighen holds the reins of poiverrlong enough to pass the new redistribution" bill based on the census taken this year, and frankly implements the obligation to secure an equitable representation by popula- tion, and then appeals to the country, he will pursue a wise course of statesmanship, and one hard to successfully challenge." . There are 2,500 divorce cases now ready for hearing by the courts in England. Women are qualified as jurors and will act on some of the cases, which causes one to wonder whether sympathy or a real sense of responsibility and. the character of the evidence will influence their judgments most. Divorce which is working such injury to family life in the United States, will soon be as great a curse to England. Experiences elsewhere should cause the people of Canada to consider well the consequences following divorce made easy. In reporting the results of a survey of a school population in Toronto of 32,347, Dr. Has- tings has found 538 children mentally sub-nor- mal, or 1.66 per cent. of the total. Mentally defective children predominate in the more cen- tral and thickly populated districts, as well as in certain' poorer outlying districts. The homes from which the children come are what might be expected, as many of the parents themselves are mentally defective. Dr. Hastings deals with problems of housing and truancy, and says: "The feeble-minded child is not curable, only to a limited degree, but the condition is prevent- able." _ More than $2,000,000 worth of boots and shoes made in the United States were worn by the people of Canada last year- There are many shoe factories of the Dominion dosed or on short time. $2,000,000 in orders womd have kept a few of them open. _ The press of Toronto made the statement that the 20 royal commissions appointed by the Drury Government during the time they have been in office will cost the country not less than $250,- 000. This is a very large sum to be expended in this way by men: who condemned such methods when practised in a very much smaller way by their predecessors. ' _ The comment-of an average South African upon Canadian politics would not be illuminating and we can scarcely pride ourselves upon know- ing anything of value about the domestic affairs of South Africa. The issue in yesterday's elec- tion, however, was imperial. and we are quite within the bounds of propriety when we rejoice over the result. With a Boer premier we may be sure the Boers will suffer no injustice. Gen- eral Smuts is a world-figure better qualified to judge who is best for South Africa than most of his fellow countrymen. They do well to follow his counsel and achieve nationhood for their nation, but nationhood under the British crown. The triumph of the Sinuts government is a good thing for South Africa and in the end will prove to be a good thing, even for the extreme Nationalists among the Boers. It will be above all things a monument to the far-sighted saga- city of Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman in giving: lo South Africa self-government. The propa- ganda for independence is regrettable, but after all it is being carried on within constitutional lines instead of bv civil war. THE SOUTH AFRICA ELECTIONS NOTES TIMES & GUIDE, WESTON To maintain these standards assis- tance is required from the telephone user. To speak clearly, distinctly, and directly into the mouthpiece; to answer promptly when the bell rings, and to make sure of the number by consulting the telephone directory be- tore calling. And if you are getting good service, do not try to hide this fact, but let everyone know, especially our company. 6. Do not expect us to remember the number of each of the 900 sub- scribers in your exchange. 4. If we make an error do riot lose your temper and try swearing. 5. Give us the same courtesy as though you were speaking to us face to face. 7 _ 7. Prompt reporting , your line or set is out ot order. What We Would Like in Return from Oat. Subscribers 1. Correct numbers only given. 2. Numbers repeated slowly. 3. If you make a mistake and call some-one in error excuse yourself to this party, do not try to place the blame on operator. 6. Non-interference during conver- sation. 7. Courteous treatment. What We Telephone Operators are Trying to Give the Public 1. Fast answers. _ 2. Reliable connections. 3. Notification that the call is being taken care of. 4. Good transmission. 5. Prompt disconnections after con- versation is completed. . THE QUALITY OF A relatively remote home mission station is at Hunter’s Point, away up in Northern Quebec, 35 miles from the nearest railway and accessible in summertime only by boat or canoe. One has difficulty in locating the spot on the map of Quebec, At) miles north of North River, where only a few families live. It is satisfactory to know that even this community is, not forgotten. An ordained mission- ary holds an occasional service in the lonely little mission chapel, hidden in the heart of the northern wilds of Canada’s largest province. That means keeping alive in you the spirit of enthusiasm. Not quitting because you are tired and want to go to bed. Not getting dried up and fossilized. Not kicking at every new thing you hear just because it is new to you. Taking a live interest in the world around you and feeling that there is a lot in it to fight for and to gain. The man or woman who has lost interest in things is simply wait, ing to be buried. Youth keeps up irl- terest in things. It is a good trait) There are now two young "Etobins," one "Sparrow," and three "Quails." In the family'one grandfather was a "Swan," and another a "Jay," but he is dead and now a bird of "Paradise." They live'on "Hawk Ave., Eagleville, Canary Islands," and the fellow who wrote this is a "Lyre" and a relative of the family-Baltimore Sun. THE HUNTERS POINT MISSION The wife of a Unitarian minister in West Virginia has been married three times. Her maiden name was "Part- ridge." Her first husband's name was "Robins." Her second husband's name was "Sparrow,' and the present "Quail." Janitor-ive, you any children, sir?" Mr. Ridby--yes, three," Jan- itor---"I can't let you have this flat, then." Mr. Kidby--"But my children are all married." Janitor-vat don't make no difference." _ Mr. 1CIdby--. "They live in Chicago." Janitor-- "Can't help it, sir, the" owner says he won't rent to nobody who has chil- dren under any circumstances.” Quarantine "This child Ivafs the scarlet fever," cautioned the doctor, picking up his hat, "and must be kept apart from the other children. Do you understand ?" "Of do," replied the father. The next morning early the physi- cian again called. When the Irishman observed the doctor glancing around the room, he said: “Oi'll soon hov him here, doctor. Ye towld me t' keep 'im separate from the rest, an' seen' as We hov only th' wan bed f'r th' fove iv us, Oi sent 'im over t" slape wid th' lad next door!" "Another strange thing I saw when crossing the Red Sea. W'edropped anchor, and when we raised it again there was, one of the wheels of Pha- roah's chariot on it." "Aye, laddie, I believe you. We've scripture for that." "Noo, Iaddie, dinna mak' a fule o' Yer mither. Wha ever heard o' a fish tleein'?" '7 think the strangest thing I was the flying fish." sea "Tell me, Jamie, what was the most wonderful thing you saw while at That's pep! To look for the best in every man- "rhat's pep! ' To meet each blundering knockout blow, And come back with a laugh, because you know - You‘ll get the best of the whole darn- ed show-- To say "I will"---' you know- you can- Sand and grit in a concrete base--- That's pep! Friendly smile on 1 honest face- That's peg-SK The spirit that helps When another's ' down, That knows how to scatter the black- est frown, _ That loves its neighbor, and loves its town--- That's pep! The nerve to tackle the hardest thing Mrith feet that climb and hands that cling, And a heart that never forgets to sing--- ' Vigor, vitality. vim and punch-- _ That's pep'. The courage to act on a sudden hunch-- l)” Most Wonderful That's pep! TELEPHONE, SERVICE That's pep! SOME BIRDS YOUTH THAT'S PE "PEW" Thing: fl. Bostwick S aw Lumbermen in the north complain that the shortage of snow in the woods this winter is interfering ma- terially with their operations. Dated at Toronto this 8th day of February, A.D. 1921. FRANK CHARLES BUTT, by his solicitors, NASMITH & FENNELL, ' f) Richmond St., East, a' JOHN SAMUEL RAIN, By his solicitors, ROBINETTE GODFREY PHELAN & LAWSON, 152 (Bay Street, Toronto, 3m Solicitors for the Plaintiff. Dated at Toronto this 18th day of January, A.D. 1920. sertion NOTICE is hereby given that John Samuel Rain of the City of Toronto, in the County of Yorkt/in the Prov- ince of Ontario, musician, will apply to the parliament of Canada at the next session thereof for a. bill of di- vorce from his wife, Ethel May Bain, on the ground of adultery and de- Dated at Ottawa, Ontario, the 15th day of December, 1920. GEORGE F. MACDONNELL, 53 Queen Street, Ottawa, Province of Ontario, trainman, will applyto the Parliament of Canada at the next session thereof for a Bill of Divorce, from his wife Mary Edna Cole Brazill, of the said City of To- ronto, on the grounds of adultery and desertion: 14t Notice is hereby given that Ivan Ignatius Brazill of the City of To- ronto, in the County of York, in the 14t Notice is hereby given that LILY APPLETON of the City of Toronto, in the County of York, in the Province of Ontario, will apply to the Parlia- ment of Canada at the next session thereof for a. bill of divorce from her husband, Thomas Henry Appleton, of the said City of Toronto, on the ground oCadultery. ' Dated at Toronto this 22nd day of December, A.D. 1920. LILY APPLETON, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DIVORCE NOTICE OE', APPLICATION FOR DIVORCE Province of Quebec, Publisher, on ground of adultery. DATED at Toronto, Province of Ontario, 30th day of November, 1920. NOTICE is hereby given that MARGARET THORNE ACTON of the City of Toronto, in the County of York, in the Province of Ontario, will apply to the Parliament of Canada at the next session thereof, for a Bill of Divorce from her husband, CLAR- ENCE SIMS ACTON, at present re- siding in the City of Montreal, in the Province of Quebec, Publisher, on the by her solicitors. Messrs. Robinette, Godfrey, Phelan and Lawson, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DIVORCE 'P r es c ri p ti o n , not only benefits the mother, but I am positive the child is benefited, too. I would not hesitate to recommend this 6 Prescription ' to every expectant mother."-Mms. C. SPIKE, 46 Hess Street, N. HAMiiTON, 0sr.--s I was advised by a practical nurse to take Drd'ieroe's Favorite Prescription as a tonic during expectancy, and I have had every rea- son to be grateful for her advice, be- cause it kept me in perfect health and I had practically no suffering. The Youth, - with its ')Y"i1 A vitality, .7, d 'gIiIlllltth a m a k e 3 Fi, w‘cr - , 'lilllh' for the (ei' ')r')7iiillilh yo ll n g ' (iriillllll ' health and 'N iiiih1 happiness. 5 \ ’ iiglitllfl But later, " a, m a t e r11 al 11:il), I " J?, experiences \' (il, jjf) bring a dif.. ferent result. The care of a family, multiplied household duties, and very often the weakness caused by womanly disease, tend to prolong the suffering and to make Conva-. lescence a slow and weary process. Many women-perhaps your own neighbors-have had beneficial experience with Dr. Pieree's Fa- vorite Prescription, which prepares the prospective mother. Send 10 cents to Doctor Piereeh Jnvplidsi' Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y., for a trial package of tablets. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DIVORCE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR' DIVORCE MARGARET THORNE ACTON, _ By her Solicitors, . Nasmith & Fennel], 9 Richmond St. East, The Young Mother Itobinette Chambers, 152 Bay Street, Toronto Solicitor tor the Applicant. l L733) - Itll' " l Ltk?a...r, - th Illlh . c, I ; w r. Iililtllh 'r’s w 'riiiifiilllll. - 1al 11:il), o? J?, .ces \' (il, Toronto, Ontario Toronto J. F.. MieEWEN a; SON Licensed Auctionéérs a, the COUNTIES Oli' YORK, PEEL AND SlMCOE Terms Reasonablc J. K. MCEWEN, Kleinburg. Phone, Woodbridge 950 A. M. McEVVEN, Richview. Phone Weston 62-32 FIRE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE Main Telephones Kenwood 3285 33 Richmond St. W. TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE Intends giving iessorls for chil- dren at 146 Main Street N. For (ull particulars, tel. 26, or apply at 146 Main Street North Concert Soprano V Teacher of Piano and Vocal Pupils prepared for' Toronto Conservatory Examinations STUDIO: 17 Joseph St., Weston Phone 228 J. Margaret C. 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BROWN, WOODBRIDGE 3289 -TORONTO '. ca EURRAGE NOTE THIS WELL AGENT and by appointment Established 1830 is still doing busi- ness 1n the old stand. Be sure and .add.ress all communications Box 33 For Pumps. Windmills and Gasoline Enzines WALTER LONGSTAFF : 33 Weston or Phone 285 ---tty-. now able to Mt. Dennis Phone 106 FIRE & LIFE INSURANCE REAL ESTATE St. John's Road Tel. 801 WESTON ONTARIO Elsemere Avenue Agent for Fire, Lite, Accident, Auto- mobile and Plate Glass Insur- ance in Safe Companies and at Best Rates. Will tro Any Place Drop a Card 200 Beresford Avenue, West Toronto _ Telephone Junction " . 25 Years' Practical Experience 3* h. Roberta Southcombe CHIROPRACTOR Teacher of Violin Studio: 252 Main St. WESTON Studio, Bank of Nova Scotia. Building vatory Examinations. Pupils prepared for Toronto Conser- PIANO INSTRUCTION Visits Weston Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. All diseases scientifically treated. Mail card 'with name and address for free consultation to Weston P.O. 2922 Dundas St., West Toronto (Above Moon's Hardware Store) Real Estate Loans placed at Bank of Nova Scotia Chambers Phone 152, Weston' Money to Loan on good First Mortgage Securities JOHN T. AN DERSOh C. Lorne Fraser, 301 Crown Office Bldg.) Toronto (Cor. Queen & Victoria Sts.) WESTON OFFICE Bank of Nova Scotia Building Monday and Friday Evenings and by appointment G.llowaril Gray) L. L. B. Office: Bank of Montreal Bldg. Main and John St., Weston Phone 295 BARRISTER SOLICITOR, NOTARY, ETC. _ MAIN ST., WESTON Opposite Bank of Nova Scotia Dr. Harrisc n C. Roos DENTAL SURGEON DR. J. T. HACKETT Dentist T Office: Coleman & Hackett Block Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public 176 Church St., Weston 176 Church St., Weston Phone 161 PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Hours 4 to 6 pau. Evening by Appointment WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1921 Physician and Surgeon Office '. Cor. Sykes and Main St., Weston Phone 150 Office hours: 8-10 a.m., 6-8 p.m. DR. J. A. MELDRUM Physician, Etc. Marla St., Weston, Phone June. "" --and- 332 Bloor W., Toronto, Ph. Col. 2601 EAR, NOSE AND THROAT Address: 75 King St.,_Weston Telephone 395 King Stfand Rosemount Ave. Telephone 15 Weston, Ont, STELLA V. ROWNTREE Office and Residence, East Cor. Physician, Surgeon, Etc. Office: Weston Road, Mt. Dennis Office Hours: 8 to 10 a.m.; 1-3 and 7 to 8.30 p.m. Phone: Weston 87 r DR. J. W. MACKENZIE Dr. H. D. Livingstone JOHN HARRIS DR. W. E. PEARSON Dr. Arthur Gum E. J. MUSSON Barrister, Solicitor, Etc. Office a Bank of Nova Scotia Building Phone Weston 26t Piano and Organ Tuner Consultations by Appointment. Current Rates Telephone Junction 991 F. B. 7 EDMUNDS Physician and Surgeon, DR. H. A. CATES . Morley