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A. " ' H. MLDONALD. Ethel, Ontariu, S3375: "Last Spring I purchased a quan- tity of Homestead Bone Black Fer- tilizer from J. K. Baker and from the results shovvn by its use on plots of corn and potatoes I can c«:»nt’idently recommend its use on a much larger scale. This shows the value of intensive farming. If every acre available on an average farm were properly cultivated and Homestead fertilizer used judici- ously, I am sure the financial reâ€" turns would show a marked in-- creasef° GHU. SCHRC‘HIDER. Dashwood, On- “I usml Humestead Bone Black BBLONGS TO GOOD FARMING tarin. says: MARKED INCREASE LL EYES turn now to the Canadian Farmer, for he can render the Empire SPECEAL SERVICE in this sternest year of the war. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Hal. MARTIN BURRELL. MINISTER. INFORMATION BUREAU DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OTTAWA Butâ€"our farms are badly under- mannedâ€"25,000 men are needed on the land. With insufficient heip, the Man on the Land fights an uphill fight to meet the pressing need for Food. For information on any subject relating to the Farm and Garden write:â€" Municipal Councils, Churches and Schools, and oher organizations, both of men and “5770111811, can render National Service by directing all available labour :0 the Land. Farmers themslves can exchange labour. School toys can assist. Were you raised 4:. .1 a farm? Can you drive a team? Can you handle fork or hoe? If you can’t fight, you can produce. Spend the Summer work- ing on the Farm. Let every man, aroman and child in the Dominion who has access to Land, no matter how small the plot, make it produce Food in 1917. VERY ONE SAN do something for his country ITY and TOWN OU CAN SERVE by Fighting-«Workingâ€" Savingâ€"Giving This is NATIONAL SERVICE Are YOU doing your part? PAGE 8. Some can bear arms Some can produce food Some can make munitions Some can give money It is the privilege of all to help. can help. OTTAWA, CANADA. DOMINION Fertilizer on oats last spring, leav- ing one drill width without, Where you could see the difference of a- bout one foot. I recommend it to any farmer who wishes to do good farming as .I think there is no better GROWTH SIMPLY WONDERFUL WM. EVLAND, Sarnia, Ont., says: " I have used Homestead Bone Black Fertilizer and am so greathr pleased I want to tell you about it. I had a piece of ground where nothâ€" ing would grow, not even weeds, and I planted strawberries and put 501119 fertilizer on them and the grmvth is simply wonderful. In fact. it beats anything around the iI('>ighb01'h()od." Write Michigan Carbon Works, Detroit, fer free book and particu- lars about their Homestead Bone Black Fertilizer. , EDGE HILL Mrs. MacKay and little son, Mil- ton, of Stratton. New Ontario, were visiting her aunt, Mrs. D. Edge, and ether relatives. a horse will be able to get along. ()ur mail man got through tO-day, but even the most exacting can alter no objections if he takesy mnple of holidays just new. Messrs. J. G. Firth and H. Wil- liams get. their year’s supply of wood cut with the horsepower out- fit. last week. Mr. A. J. Greenwood has given up his milk business, after 16 months of Continuous service. Difficulty in securing help is his reason for discontinuing the business. The ladies were favored with an exceptionally fine day for their Red Cross sewing at Mrs. W. G. Firth’s on Thursday last. They- ac- complished a good deal of worl, and were through in good time. The collection was $5. One pair ofsoCks was started. and four day shirts, six hospital shirts, a dozen pillow cas- «'5‘ and a dozen towels were made. Miss Carrie McNally was the «most 01' the Misses Patterson over tho week-0nd. Mr. 3th McGirr attended a wood Em: Monday at Mr. Geo. Noble's. Hutton Hill, when over 50 cords were cut. A POISONOUS GAS it is rei‘mrted upon good scientific authority that the gas exhaust from autos is dangerous. 'In closed gar- :zf-res where the engine is kept runâ€" ning as long as 15 minutes, the air near the auto is very poisonous. The poison is known as carbon monoxide and it combines with the lllned more readily than oxygen. There is usually no sign of carbon monoxide poisoning until the vieâ€" Iim collapses, and there are then stinging chances of his not recover- ing. All garages should be well ven- tilated while engines are running. The greatest danger is in winter, when there is a tendency to keep doors and windows closed. Several in this neighborhood have tapped their maples, but the run of sap is very poor as yet. Mrs. H. Williams was the guest of friends in tnwn for several days last week.’ Thn roads are almost impassable and it will take several days befnm Miss Em Atkinson went to TOP~ unto Saturday, Where She has 88- cured a pusition in a store. Mrs. VVultOI‘ Nichul. JI'.. is Visiting fl‘innds in "'l‘OI‘OIItU. 1159 (310111121 Canumell spent the ‘.’.'(‘(‘k-4"Ild with Miss Edna M.Rit,chie Mrs. “'11). Hat‘graw Spent over Sunday with friends in Hanover, undwus accompanied home Mon- day by her sister, Mrs. \V.Zufeldt, ”1' that place. The Red Cross workers met at the home of Mrs. Sam Patterson Friday last. in spite of the heavy rain. A g-mtnl number were present. Twen- ty-three pairs of socks, 20 day shirts and six pyjama suits were finished. ready to ship. Collection $2.05. Mr. Lhn‘don Hustie of Mt. Forest visited last. week with Mr. and Mrs. Neil BIC-Carmel. FLESHBRTON The late Charles P. Pickell, who died at Woodstock, on Tuesday, March 20, was in his 37th year. He was born at Flesherton, being the i'onrth sonof the late W. G. Pickell and Mrs. Pickell. When a few years old. the family moved to Markdale. As he grew into manhood, he was a great favorite with the young peo- ple. He was active in church work and was a member of the Methodist choir, and president of the League- l’or twelve years, he was a valued assistant in the bank of McCullough and Young, which position he held till failing health compelled him to retire from active life. This break in his bright, promising young life was borne by him with wonderful submission. and he often looked forward to a welcome release from his affliction. The funeral took place on Friday from the residence of Mr. Robert Cook, Ceylon, where Mr. Guy Pickell and his mother, from Portage La Prairie, Man., and Mr. Thorp Wright of West Toronto, arrived the night before. An' apâ€" propriate service was held in the Methodist church, Flesherton, con- ducted .by the pastor, Rev. J as. Dud- geon, members of the Markdale Methodist choir conducting the singing. The remains were con- veyed to Flesherton cemetery and laid at rest in the family plot be- side his father, who preceeded .him two and a half years. The pall- bearers were: Robert Cook, J. L. Mc- Mullen, John Thibeaudeau, Wm. Trimble, and Charles and Albert Stewart. The Markdale League and choir placed on the casket a beauti- ful spray of roses and lilies. There :was also a spray 'of lilies and car- enations from the deceased’s mother DARKIES’ CORNERS THE DURHAM CHRONICLE. At the literary meeting of 'the PFeSby'terian Guild last week, an interesting debate took place on the subject, "Resolved: That wo- men should have the franchise.” The affirmative was supported by G. A. McTavish, Murray Cornfield and Ward Harrison, and the nega- tive by Don. McVicar, Arthur Wil- liams and Jas. Harrison, the latter winning by a small margin. There was evidence of research and good arguments presented on both sides. and brother Guy. A number of friends from Markdale attended the funeral, and took a last look at the familiar face at rest. The Red Cross had a knitting tea at the home of Mrs. T. Sledd, Tor- unto line, last week, which was quite successful, over $8 being add- ed to the funds. Spring Hill Red Cross had a so- cial at the home of Mr. Miles This- tlethwnite on Friday evening, at which a pleasant time was spent. 0.11. Bellamy, Miss Mary \V'ilson and Mrs. Blackburn were the judges. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wyatt moved last. week from the farm to their recently purchased residence here. Pte. Charlie Thistlethwaite, who went overseas with the 147th, broke down in health in England, and, be- ing invalided home, arrived here last. week. On Monday, he left for London, where he will receive treatment at the convalescent hos- pita]. The high school girls have organ- ized a knitting club, to knit special- 1y for the eleven boys of the school who have gone overseas. Miss Zilla Bentham is the president, and Miss Shirley Murray semetary and trea- surer. The Misses Pearl and Ruby Rudâ€" lvy of TOPOHtU, spent, the weak-0nd with friends hem. They aimndce'i the funeral at Maxwell of their musin, Miss Lily Hadley, (lai‘ghtcr ni‘ MP. and Mrs. Jas. Hadley. Thirty dollars 01 the paper 1-0- cently sold has been invevted in ,\'211‘11.\\h11h is now being tamidh knitted into socks 101 the 1305 5. Rev. A. E. Owen, B.A., of W hite- vale. has accepted a very hearty in- vitation t0 the pastorate of the Methodist church here next. Confer- ence year. Mr. Owen is not a stranger. having preached here with much acceptance during his term at Chatsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Albert, Blackburn. 4th line. were in Collingwnnd last week Visiting the latter's father. Mr. Jerry Thompson, who is in very Mr. J. P. Bunt of Toronto is spending the week-end with his brother here. B0rn.-â€"On Saturday, March 24, to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Stewart, west back line, a daughter. Mr. F. G. Karstedt’s millinery 0pâ€" ening took place on Friday and Sat- urday last, when a fine display of stylishly trimmed goods was made. poor health, the result of 1a grippc. Mr. Charlie Jamieson, who has been for some time inspector in a munitions plant in Toronto is home on a hofiday. Mrs. J. H. Jamieson returned on Saturday from Toronto, where she spent several weeks with her son, Pte. Bert Jamieson, who was dan- gerously ill in the hospital with pneumonia, but is recovering, and will now be. sent by the military authorities to the convalescent home at Hamilton. Bert had a close call in this illness, his affected lungs from the German gas at St. Julien rendering his case hopeless for a time. Miss Leta Blakely has returned from an extended visit with her aunt at Corbetton. Mrs. Jamieson’s son, Ed.. at For-- cupine, has enlisted. Three sons in the King’s uniform, and a daughter #%§MW+¢+¢WW ++MéH+ééâ€"+MW+ §+*4++§¢++¢+++§++¢*++%++++$+++¢+++++++%++++++é++é+é+ E Our Exhibition of Spring Millinery Opens E EMRS. T H. MCCLOCKLIN Even though prices have advanced in nearly every line this year we have secured our millinery StOCk for C3811, at the Oid price, and will give our customers the benefit. You are invited to visit our Millinery Parlor on Lambton St., one door West of Standard Bank, and inspect the array of models. We have this season an entrancing display of Imported Amer- ican and Paris models. Spring Millinery Opening Thursday, March 22 and Two following Days nursing the wounded at Malta, is a good record for her family doing their hit. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Miller of 01; angev,ille are moving to toxxn this week to Mrs. VanDusens residence Mr. Miller, who has had good busi- ness experience, is taking 1 posi- tion in Mr. Hickling’s store. Mrs, Miller, formerly Miss Long, milliner here for several seasons. will be welcomed by her old friends. Mrs. John Richardson‘s friends here sympathize with her in the loss Of her brother, Mr. John Ab- bett, who died in Proton last week, Nurse Osborne of Collingwmd Was called on Saturday to a patient near the village. Mrs. W. Ross was up from Weston last week Vlsiting her mother. Mrs. John Osborne, who has been werv ill. ‘ Mrs. Paton, sister and niece, paid a visit to the city the end of the week. Mr. Geo. McTaviSh is in Toronto this week. Mrs. Geo. Mitchell and Mrs. Jos. Blackburn paid Mrs. J. A. Bnyd znf Markdale a short visit last week. Mr. M. K. Richardson was up from Toronto, and spent the wovk-end with old friends here. March 29, 1917. Durham E Lieut. \ule spent 0w Toronto. The Contra] Drug the new management Graham. will 1‘04)an We r4 Roberta suffered Mr. Ed. Sh on the ice : shoulder. Indergoing medical If you have, any a little ad. in Thr get quick results. Monuments. ing of eroctir spring will do Fadden befm-r Wedding im'itai; nouncements in th styles of type and be procured on 5110 right prices, at Th fice. 7 years old. Will se and see horse at my quire of Chas. Browr nor, Proprietor. Mrs. M. J For Sale.â€"â€"Ne machine, rotary med. Will sell caskâ€"The Chm Just. take a glance and see What it say.Q not. reneu ud, we'll have you do so. Mr. and Mrs. Georg Road, near Mt. For‘ their golden weddir ago ynstm‘day. VOL. 50â€"N0. Mr. and Mn Ottawa 0n Tm Dr. Archie H for ovm‘seus the 248th, \va gladdened th members of 1 I'm For Sale SzmlppleS taining fI‘O? were taken tel, Listovv The proxyri was fined $ Capt Tuesday of last w mania and other c was an «ax-council] The mom NEWS erecting will do \\ 50:11 O otary sh 1K II Bulger $100 and M 6W )W’I’l \\ 1'1 h H 11;: Ill OI IS di W h