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999999999999 OW”W””‘ The Onener You Unt- the Better You ledt many. 13, mo 160K333 of valuahle [fling information-~E use! plansâ€"complete tails on how to mak impro ments on the fa that are fire-proo weather roof, time-pm and economical - besides scores of other izresting facts. it} We standard nutbOrity onm building cunstruciion. It Ems. saved thousands of dm for more than 75,000 Canadian farmers and will 0: money for you. If you haven’t a cow, send in the con NOW. The boohis inc. TELEPHONE N8 (Night or Day) Everything in Canada Iement Companyjmited, MON'I'EAL. can-manned! 1.11111».me Struts-d No. our lindowest prices for Cash. 09.99 PURSE firm. " Where Germany-a huge issue of paper money is al- , imost without meal gold reserve, WW . mrlgubof E'ifihnd’flss’wg’o-‘q ,1: AN Wanna mePmmN. m 1.033.331 older if...“ “ .12., OF ENG“ R URGES ‘ still convertible into gold, a con- E(ition not obtaining (or similar 1 two months I have, currency of any country at war. For near y I Despite the temporary collapse been in England trying to appraise 0‘ ric Ame an exchange, England’s her resources. I have ranged Irom international financial supremacy the Tyne to the. Thames: talk-ed mains unimpaired Wherever with many princes oi the City° , men trade, from Bombai to Bram. s t with the industrial captains oi “*9 pound aterlins e medium or pxchan e-still the world‘s (in- the Emmre; with humble trades- ancial 51808- post. and will remain ,0 men and Bflfi‘hfl" in general “2‘10 To sum u English soundness let are ‘ddfll “10“ bit,’ whether “nth me quote ap famous British finan- arml or cash. What (ouowuthere- dal with whom I take at the be- ione, is the narrative of actual fact mum: of August He ”gm- Island a “I!“ ms in th" crud“. “All the available evidence shows hour of the most tremendous eco- that Great Britain, after a lull m strain 0V6? put 9P0" civili-' twat: months 01 war, is just as e ‘ ‘ I W Terrific an in thi- |mi°r 5'“ wig“ b30231 $35,211 “”1323,“ :25 Rind no 01‘0"“ evidence 0‘ it in that she has met the full cost of London or throuxhont “8‘3”“ the war mainly out or the mone saw in an cotton-Igimlinx ‘ “" she wouldotherwise have “veg. “5..-. Most Americans believe that ;England is putting her shoulder to '.the Allied Wheel on a purely pm i rata basis. But this is wrong. Save iin the actual number of troops en- ; gaged, she is really bearing the Zbiggest burden of the lot. It ex- itends in half a dozen different ,directions, and each one has a his; ‘ signhoard with a heavy cost mark on it. ’ Here is what England is doing: First of all she isx the financial . angel of the Allies. Her loans to '. them and her own colonies already 'aggregate $400,000,000, and with ‘ Italy now in, and joint operations \ .nroceeding in the Balkans. it will H ' doubtless be much more. Second; She has cleared the seas of enemy craft. and the price of this freedom, itself. an inestimabls service to her Whole cause, is enâ€" 6 6 Q 0 O O O 0 9 O Q Q i three times a day, and :his wife is; buying a gihonograph or a piano.! The trage y of all this prosperity is that so far it has 'not been atten- ded by any great sense of thrift, by any sense of m-morrow. ~. 1 Do 'not be deceived, however, by the external, and in some instances superficial evidences of England’s prosperity. Probe beneath the surface and you find that hearts are strained, even as purses may be pinched, to meet the inevitable demand of to-morrow. What are the vital resources with which to answer the call of that last great hour to raise the final hundred ‘million, which in the 'words of [Lloyd George, may decide the ‘ fight? ‘ JOHN BUEL’S PURSE nuouxn's mm max history. . . t In the last analysis this is a War Fourth; She is furnishing am- of attrition Economic endurance mnnition, guns. clothing. and is pitted against finnacial strength other war materials to nearly all; and financial strength will pre- of her Allies. ‘. ‘. Vail The 42-centimetre German All this Wits 8 multiple PresquQ; guns that smashed their triumph- on British resources that Will strain: ant way through Belgium and Rusâ€" them *0 th“ utmost. isia. must halt, in the end. before . "S ithe British purse TAXATION OR LO” ‘ g The pound will down the mark That the peeple 0‘ England are â€"By Charles Alexander Richmond, ripe for taxation is evidenced by 311 the Outlook, New York. a remark made to me by the Chane cellor of the Exchequer when he E 0’ ol 3 I’Ll‘“ , ‘For one letter that I have re- ceived protesting against further tax I receive ten asking for tax» ation; ‘ - l 7412-.. ‘1‘ (I 76%} do you prefer taxatioq tn furtheur loans?’ I asked an Enghsh- man in publjc life.__ ‘ l‘ , -â€"-.!n~ llll'll All '1‘. ‘Because,’ he replied. ‘horrowinrr does not pay for the war now. it provides for future payment with ursury. The more that is borrOW- ed the longer the borrowing lasts and the heavier becomes the mort- gage on the future.’ Why is England sound economi- cally? Here are the main reasons: She is the richest of the belliger- ent nations, and much of her wealthâ€"notably, her foreign w- vestmenteâ€"ie convertible into cash F - __- Iva-'â€" She is, in the imain, free from disturbance of trade. while irdus- trial Germany is bleeding to death internally. More than any other country at’ war she has kept the machinery of foreign trade moving. She re- mains a ROiDg concern. Her holds; carry British goods Wherever the trade winds blow. On the other hand Germany has made‘a bonfire of her foreign trade and her mer- in men, money, material and food. Save [or Iporldic Zeppelin raids, Ibo bu engorged permeation, Englaag the war mainly out o! the mone I “in“ ' , she would otherwise have nave , \ ‘out 0! extra saving, and out of 'TASK an increased income” Nor must the fact be overlooked I nerene. that fighting shoulder to nhoulder and cheap: with themother country is her I. lwhole empire The dominion. ov- hnve Iud- er the seas are shedding their ring men’s blood freely; they stand ready to ’I pay. Thifl. pour out their treagure, too that . I havolmpt tor ltho last the one which is the determining factor in iany nation’s economic destiny mean her power to cavie in case of H ' do, as we all know, ' to save But] ”woman nviw.hu away how at the top of the social ladder, and it will reach the bottom, although 3 a little more adversity will be needed to give it momentum Eng- has shown that she can saveaifiloop 000,000 a year Twelve months of ; war have not impaired this ability The proceeds, _to (be sure,‘ have been employed for war; but this has not made the country any gpoor-er If England can save 15 ' per cent of her income in peace with no great emotional incentive, then she can do better when the ‘futune of the empire is menaced. iThe British financial strength is unquestioned The new debt so far incurred, including the great loan, is considerably less Uhan one year’s income Slowly, but surely, this thrift conviction in soaking into the British consciomneu' The last thing that any couptry wantsfito No matter how long 1 the war lasts, the income of England keeps on apace It with smaller income she unflinchingly met the many debts of the Napoleonic wars, 3 more. drastic drain than the pre- sent conflict, how much lighter will- be the task now and to-morrow, with the productive power of the peOple quadrupled through more abundant and efficient tools of production? The important fact at this moâ€" ment is the state of British finance and its ability to stand the strain To analyse it is to find something besides debts and balances It is a great moral force that does not reckon in terms of pounds or pence A vast wrong is being rightved regardless of cost There is no thought of indemnity to soothe the scars of waste No dream of conquest to atone for a friendly land despoiled Money gruhbing had gone, if only for the moment, along with the baser things that have, evaporated in the giant eru- reible of the War 'Ih England today there are only two things, Work‘gnd Fight They :me giving the nation an economic rebirth; a new ideal of the dignity of toil; a fresh gospel of human service They have bego-tn spirit of sacrifice that is rearing-3n impregnable rampart of resource Misses Bessie Davis and Ruby Moffat returned to the city after spending a. Week with the form- er’s parents. _- ‘v Miss Josephine McNab came name from the city, and wnll reâ€" main for a time. Mr. and Mrs. R. Whitmore, of Durham, spent the week end with :‘in'. land Mrs. Nat. Whitmore re- enl v. . Miss Sadie McGillinay is home from Toronto. . Mr. and Mrs. James Gowanloek. :sf Teeswater, spent New Year‘s slat: with the latter’s sister, Mrs. Nat. \Vhitmore and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Archie McNab and Miss Kate, visited one day re- r'ently with Mr. and Mrs. Donald McGillivray. Mrs. David Donnelly, of Hutton Hill, stayed a few days last week with Mrs. Geo. Allen, who had an THE NEED OF THRIFT week SAUGEEN VALLEY ning [actor in c destiny I avle in case of THRIFT this thrilt 3 into the l The last " ntry wants to I: to save Hut 121 ladder, and ttom, although ty will be >mentum Eng- can saveléioo, - elve months of mad this ability as sure, have 1 war; but this country any ; can save 15 I ome in peace + ional incentive, 4. Ptter when the 4- re is menaced. i ll strength is + new debt so 3: ing the great 4. V 1988 Uhan one + + .g. ~l' mg 1 the war tidied on January 4th, after omy three days illness with pnucmon~ ia. The deceased, who Was ‘27! years of age, was a son of Mr‘. Joseph Badgerow, of Saugeen‘ Junction. He is survived by his; .l widow and three children. Thc‘ il funeral took place to Mt. Zion i cemetery on Thursday afternoon. Service was conducted at the church by Rev. Mr. Madden. A r! brother of the deceased died on :' the same farm nearly a year ago. t The two brothers were married to -; sisters, the Misses Howard, of Us- I y L +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A death Which was a shock to Mount Zion neighborhood was that of Mr. William T. Badgorow, who Miss Kindree, of “'inchester. is visiting her sister, MrS. H. S. \Vhitc Miss Teena Henderson. of “'05“- prey. ’lmrn. Sask.. arrived on Saturday; The recruits from this place'to spend a couple of months with and vicinity who went to Owen her parents. Mr. and! Mrs. W. J. Sound last week were given . a Honderson. .. hearty send off by the band which Rev. Mr. .Me‘oicar. attended accompanied them to the depot. Presbytery meeting at Orange- Those who enlisted from here mile. on 'ljuesday. . . are'â€"Ge°'- Richardson, Geo. Pal- Artemesia township. councnl ton, Harmon Hales, Cliff Blakely, held the inaugural meeting for the Her’b. LeGardz, Charles Adams, Will year on Monday and the new roun- fl- J..â€" -:"A_n t-A‘ :“:":t“f\" :“‘4\ ‘LA .--l\-“. ‘ RU ‘ "l. ‘J-."”-‘ ‘ Mr. Sam Speers, of the West ‘back line, had the misfortune to .lose his residence by fire on Wed- ‘nesday evening of last Week. A defective chimney or pipes is sup- inosed to be the cause. \Ve learn .some of the contents were saved. ibut the loss will be heavy. 1 Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher. reâ€" ;(ently married. have settled in their new home, the old Dyson Harm 4th line, and their numerous ‘friends Wish them prosperity. Mrs. W. C. Park-er has kmOVPd ‘from the back line to reside in the village. 'Mr. and Mrs. George ' Johnson, are moving to town this week. .. Mr. Will Davis. who enlisted and -1 has gone to Dwen Stund for train- ling. before leaving was presented with a wrist watch and an address 1 bv his friends ’o-n the Toronto line. : The presentation was :made at I the home of Mr. W. J. Stewart. and a 'pleasantflelening was spent. Davies, Lexv Bro-thweld, Gordon McKinno-n. A meeting under the auspices of the. Committee of One Hundred working [or a dry Ontario in July of this year was .held in the town hall on Wednesday evening of last week. Mr. F. Gr. Karstad: occupied the chair and an address was given by Mr.'A. E. Trout, of Owen Sound, after which canvas- sers were appointed to secure sig- natures for presentation to the goverqment; ~ " ‘1- ‘ \\‘..r t Rev. B (‘ Kerr. 1astm' of llm'mHI‘O room: “a flirt is a girl Bantist church. has enlisted. fur who wants all lm'e’s roses without servir‘e as chaplain. 3111 will preach any of its thOrns. She ends with farewell sermons to his congre- nothing to Show but scratches.” gatio‘ns next Sunday. Over thirty The ”com! bachelor, patting his from Flesherton have now enliat- bald Spot Mlectively, and; ed. ‘ “A [Hit in a girl w‘ho has the Mr. R. J. Sproule received word hObby of luring men to the heights last week that his son, Capt. Fred '0! haw in order . to throw Sproule was om hint way to the'o front. The Captain uued troml “A um, um the third bachelor. Quebec (on December 28th for , ringing 1* 1th4» (lg-talk, “In a Shornclmo, England. m. l spad- d homo amt that bu an - w (W {or Ladies’ and Gent’s Tailor DURHAM - ONTARIO January 4th, after only FLESHERTON HATS, CAPS. TIES. SUBPBNDBRS. ETC. PULL LINE. SHIRTS, UNDERWEAR, RAH Menu 30:, rennin up to She. now 19c Menu suspenders rem! 86c. Run coats. sale price, 62.”. Everything must go. Come with t Watch for the ma. . Rife rtv The second bachelor, patting his iat- bald spot hollectivelx, said; U “A flirt in a girl w'ho has the 0rd hObby 0! living men to the heights e'd 0‘ 113le in order to throw the 'them ova: ' om! Anna‘s-m the ”51rd bncqhelor. for m another 113:“, I 3 Hr. but!“ 9! huan_ tint _‘_D-_ ‘A- Mr. F. G. Karstadt received the sad news last week of the death of his nephew, Mr. Clarence De- foe, at Indianapolis, Ind. where he has lived since .mo-ving with his parents from Flesherton, a num- ber of years ago. He was 22 \eaxs of age, and married onlva few months. . Mr. W. J. Bellamy alias been sui- fering and very much crippk‘d for a few days with sciatica. Man} in the community are suffering with the epidemic; of 1a grippe. Miss Vera Lo-ucks, who has been laid up for many months with spinal affection has almost wholly recovered .and able to be out again. Her friends were pleased to see her again at Sabbath school and r'hurch on Sunday. Artemesia township council held the inaugural meeting for the year on Monday and the new roun- cillors got initiated into the work of their office. With the exper- ienced reeve and deputy reeve at the table, business will no doubt be efficiently done. Miss M. Kerton. of Camlachie. «went :1 few davs at the home of Councillor T. J. Stinson visiting her cousin. Mrs. Stinson. At the Methodist Youn People’s Society meeting on Mon 1y even- ing. Mr. Richardson gave an in- struntivo address on ParlilmnntarV proceedure. which was much ap- w'r‘niatcd. A hip: crowd: of‘ visitors {mm Pricovilie paid a Visit to tho rink have on Friday evening last and had a quly_ outing. Mr. and Mrs. ‘F.â€"G. Karatedt :\ visiting at the farmer's nister. Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. C. Hodglon, of '1‘ her. Alta.. are guests at Mr. at Mrs. F. G. Karstedt‘s'. Mr. Mc'l‘avisb aooomnanfed 1 his daughter. Murinl attended th funeral on Thursd w. of Mrs. Wm nf Hamilton. slatnr of Mr. MPTM id}. Three bachelors, {at and bald and ugly, red met cigars avd nightggp _a_ thg girl ‘whn _flir_ta._ “A flirt,” said {he first hacho‘.m. unbuttonihg the bottom button of his waistcoat to give his stomach more room: “a flirt is a girl who Want: all lovo’a roses without any 0f its thorns. She ends with noflungt to ghpw _but act-fighelf’ _ THE FLIR'I‘ answol id rifiv called 0 ovenur Nod “Artillery the we dhph: 00mm sea vigorous r1 “unit his I!" work! to an - 0 enemy cm to hum of the lard our lineal Enemy d on moral cl and M our fire. 1 nun-11y cm W many ‘ ocopoo, ha nuns. 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