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PAGE TWO “THE LIBERAL” Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO., LTD. J. Eachern Smith, Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Subscription $1.50 per your -â€" To the United States $2.00 Covering Canada's Best Suburban District Advertising Rates on Application. TELEPHONE 9 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12th, 1939. FIRE PREVENTION IN THE HOME The best place for fire prevention to start is in the home. Charity should start there according to the ancient saying, and certainly safety should come first. In order to Safeguard the home, inspection should be made, not only Fire Prevention Week but periodically throughout the year. All heating and lighting equipment examined, chimney and pipes kept clean of soot. No smoke pipes permitted through combustible walls; disposition of ashes safeguarded. The fuse cabinet should be of metal or asbestos lined. Fuses in all fuse blocks, none of them bridged, and not over 15 ampere fuses used in branch circuits. All drop cords should be insulated, and not sup- ported on any conductive material. Electric irons always detached when not in use and kept on metal stands. Matches should be kept out of the reach of children and the children should be regularly taught the danger of fire and not to play with matches. The safest type of match to use is the “Safety Match” which may be lighted only on the box. Closets should be kept clean and all rubbish removed from the entire premises. Cleanliness is next to Godli- ness. Perhaps that is the reason it always plays such an important part in fire prevention. This year again special emphasis is being placed on the inspection of dwellings during Fire Prevention Week and you may expect a visit from your local firemen. Are you ready for them? * 8 * * * * it * THE DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Very much of our business is still done on a credit basis, for unfortunately the “cash and carry” system is far from universal. Credit is an accommodation and was no doubt necessary in the pioneer days, but it is not abso- lutely essential now in the transaction of business. For instance, many retail merchants were of the opinion that no business such as theirs could be operated on a strictly cash basis, but along came the “chain stores" and showed them the fallacy of this idea. However, credit is not part and parcel of any busi- ness transaction, and should not be so regarded. It is an accommodation pure and simple. The party making the purchase has not the money at the time, has reason to ‘flhli-‘nk that he will soon have it, hence asks for and re- ceives credit. The creditor has no right nor reason to expect that he can pay that account at his own sweet pleasure. That account should be paid when the debtor is first in a posiâ€" tion to pay it, and he should so govern his transactions that this would be reasonably soon. There are those who still think that any old time will do to pay an account, they pay little attention to statements sent to them, with the result that the creditor has either to sue or to place that account among his bad debts. If there was no such thing as credit what a happy condition would result. How pleasant -it would be to do business. The purchaser would only ask for what he need- ed and could pay for, and the creditor would not need a" bookkeeper, there would not be any bad debts, and the prices of commodities would be cheaper. If the debtor is too long in making his payment he should not feel offended if he is reminded again and again. If for some reason he cannot make payment he should inform the creditor whom he will probably always find Willing to extend accommodation, but if he takes no notice of the statements sent to him then he forfeits all right to accommodation, and the creditor is justified in taking any legitimate course to collect what is coming to him.“ Any debtor who has to be told that his account will be placed in the court for collection if he makes no effort to pay it, has a few lessons to learn about good citizenship. * * * * * * * * HEAVY PENALTY INVOLVED IN SEDITIOUS UTTERANCES Many people possibly do not realize the seriousness of making seditious statements during war-time and that there is a heavy penalty attached to such utterances. We are reliably informed that Regulations for the Defence of Canada provide that no person shall, by word of mouth, (a) Spread reports or make statements, false or otherwise, intended or likely to cause disaffection to His Majesty or to interfere with the success of His Maj- esty’s forces or of the forces of any allied or associated Powers or to prejudice His Majesty’s relations with for- eign powers, or (b) Spread reports or make statements, false or otherwise intended or likely to prejudice the re- cruiting, training, discipline or administration of any of His Majesty’s forces. Penalty for breach of the aboveâ€"mentioned regula- tions is as follows: “Such person shall be liable on sum- mary conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred d01- lars, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or to both fine and imprisonment, but such per- son may, at the election of the Attorney-General of Can- ada, be prosecuted upon indictment, and if convicted, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or to both fine and imprisonment.” It will be recalled that during the last war, there were a number of foreigners who were interned in a camp at Kapuskasing for the duration of the war, and others who were summoned to court and fined for “speaking out of turn" in regard to the war situation. It is to be noted from the above that it is not only an offence to interfere with the Canadian forces or Allied forces in any way, but that it is an offence to spread re- ports or make statements, whether false or true, that would cause disaffection to His Majesty. This is the thing that is particularly common among people of for- eign birth, who feel free to commend the government of Germany and to decry the position of Britain, Canada and the Allies. Even if what they say may be true and’ could be proven, yet it may not be said if it is intended or likely to cause disaffection to His Majesty. It is only reasonable to realize that there must be a check on seditious utterances. and that the prosecution of war demands full allegiance to the Canadian cause. There can be no “sniping from the rear.” Severe as these clauses may appear. they are not severe when compared with those being enforced in Ger- many where it is an offence to listen to foreign radio stations, and punishable by death if reports thus heard on the radio are circulated among the German people. THE How read in the morning m-w'spaper that all churcth were to cease to func- tion that day? Would we be con- tent to let. mattus take their course, ‘or would we Income concerned over the plight we would be in when the cd from our Cim‘munity? This supposition of scarcely likely to become '1 reality, but it serves its purpose in making us realize the value of the church in our lives. The task of the church. with your coâ€"operation, is to build good neighâ€" bours. If we are to regain cont-"nt- m-ent and peace of mind the present and future generations must develop COul‘SC‘ is their lives upon the sane and simple - moral standards taught ‘y church. Sunday Schools, nd the cost of maintaining order in the community would be tremendously increased. There is a great deal of truth in the expression that we rarely see the things that are right under our nOSes. There are important factors in our lives, which, because of hav- ing always been part of our existâ€" ence, we take for granted, and toâ€" wards which we ignore our respons- ibility. This is the case quite of- ten., in our attitude towards our church. 'Many of us actually do not possess a clear conception of [the importance of the active church worker in our lives, nor do we con- sider it our duty to assume our share of responsibility towards the church. Many of us regard our church as an institution dependent upon the charity of its active memlbers and adherents. Even though the coins we occasionally place upon the col- lection plate are donated' graciously enough, we do not consider the giv~ ing of this money in the sense of paying for value received. ‘Though whether We belong to a church. or not, the fact is that the church contributes to every man’s life, in greater proportion than even his most lavish contributions w0ulld recompense. Yet despite our laxity towards the church the fact remains that an influence encompasses our family, bringing spiritual security into our daily lives. With the church, just as with other methods of moral and culturâ€" al expression, the reaction is men- tal‘. To most church goers, attend- ing the service acts as a spiritual tonic. The influence under which \we come, enables us to meet the vicissitudes of liife more calmly. Our unindl occupied with a change of thought, gets inspiration and confi- dence for days ahead. 'There is yet another gain which should not be overlooked, in the re- newed expression of friendship that we find) at the church service, in the nods and smiles and friendly handicaps of our neighbours, who might easily have been forgotten, but for this community meeting place. 9 We should be conscious, too. of the value of child training. We would have less selfisth inclined citizens and prevent many a sad awakening had our teenâ€"age de- linquents spent their Sundays in the protective influence of the Sunday 'School instead of in questionable places which, as a rule, offer tempt- ing inducement for leisure hours. Children {build stronger character» 'when properly guided. The CTLliDS and other organizations of the church give them an outlet for their social desires, and at the same time teach them to acquire a balance in their mental outlook upon like which iservesi them well when the .time comes for them to face the world on rtheir\own. * Then, it is a fact, that a man finds congenial interest in the men's clubs of the church, and on church committees, which without exception repay him many times over for the time spent, in the satisfaction of having accomplished something for the good of his fellowâ€"man. The women of the community find among the various women's activities, meaning and value in hours that might otherwise be dull and mentally unprofitable. There are in fact a hundred and one services that the church renders to the community in whichh it is lo- cated. The significance of christenâ€" ing our babies, the marriage of our sons and daughters, the burial of ‘ our dead are all things that cannot ‘be overlooked or dispensed with. The thoughtful interest in the sick and the many kindly acts to our poor are added in good measure. So, realizing the undeniable need of the church in our community and in our lives. should we not consider the true value and furthermore. should we not organize the church influence of the church was rcmov: the i Let the church close her: LIBERAL. RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO What Does the Church Mean to You, Your__Fami_|y_2_md Community would we feel, slifuld “’0 Ito enable it to operate to the u.-| ‘mnst of its capabilities. For if we agnc that we want the church to serve us, if we agree that we would not care to live in a community tthat did not enjoy the spiritual and ‘cultural influences of the church, ‘we must do our full share as cir- ‘cumstanccs permit in supporting it. 1 We often hear remarks concernâ€" fing what the church might have done in the many problems constantâ€" ly before us. There is no limit to ,the good the church could do with Who wholehearted coâ€"Operation of her l mentbers and adherents. 1! * >Â¥ 72‘ If you have read thus far, will 'you ask yourself these questions? i Do I want the influence of the ‘Ichurch in my community? I Have I a responsibility towards the church? l “Yes.” you will no doubt reply to both questions. Then, why not make a new start 'next Sunday morning? Come yOur- selif â€" bring your family â€"â€" tell others to come â€"â€" invest an bum in the things most worthâ€"while in life. Next Sunday will be a good |day to start the “Go to Church ’Ha‘bit". I Let everyone show their appreci- ation of your Church and Sunday School by attending 1004;}. You Church will heartily welcome you whether you are in a position to financially support it or not. AFTER HARVEST CULTIVATION BIG AID IN WEED CONTROL Roots of most persistent weeds calm- nat stand heat and dryness when brought to soil surface, says weled expert. After harvest cultivation is one of the most practical and most effect- ive methods the farmer can adept to control weeds. Plants draw heav- ily on the food stored in the roots in order to produce flower and seed and roots and root stalks are at their weakest stage immediately af- ter the crop has been removed. If possilble, the work should be under- taken with a view to preventing the ripening of the current year’s seed as well as fighting a weakened root, states J. D. Macleod, Weed‘ Expert, Ont. Dept. of Agriculture, Toronto. Heat, sunlight and dry weather will assist greatly in the control of weeds at this time. Experiments have proven and it has been the experience of many farmers through»- out the province that the roots of, the most persistent weeds cannot stand heat and dryness when brought to the surface. For the control of annual, winter annual and biennial weeds thorough cultivation of the stulblble is recom- mended! immediately after the crop has been removed, using the disc harrow, one way disc or cultivator. By following this method, seeds are brought near the surface where they sprout and may be killed by fur- ther cultivation. When this plan is followed and the soil is stirred up at regular intervals, millions of young plants will be killed and those which sprout late in the fall will be destroyed by early frosts. Many farmers skim plow immediately af- ter the crop has been removed, then harrow and cultivate at regular in- tervals until freeze up. By plowing shallow, weed seeds are kept near the surface where they sprout and are killed by cultivation. An abundance of moisture togeth- er with the methods outlined aboye will assist greatly in centrolling such weeds as Wild Mustard, Stinks ‘weed, Ragweed, Worm Seed, Must- ard, False Flax, Foxtail, Lambs’ Quarters, Pig'weed, Shepherd‘s For the control of such persistant perennial weeds as Bladder Camp- ion, Chicory and any weeds with deep tap roots, deep ploughing is recommended in mid-summer or as soon as possible, followed by the cultivator using broad shares which overlap and cultivate both ways. The “Dry Cleaning Method“ has proven the most effective in the control of weeds with creeping root- stocks. Included in this class are four well known perennials â€"â€" Per- ennial Sow Thistle, Canada Thistle, Twitch and Field Bindeeed. Immeâ€" diately after the crop has been re- moved the field should be ploughed deep enough to get under the roots, turning them up to the sun. This 'will require deep ploughing for Sow Thistle, Canada Thistle. and Bind- weed and shallow ploughing for Twitch. The field should then be ‘left in the rough state as long as dry weather prevails. ‘ The use of the disc harrow ‘weeds with creeping rootstalks not recommended as it will cut the lroot up into small segments each I l | Purse, etc. on is - of which will start a new plant and thus increase the infestation. After-harvest. cultvation should be included in the regular farm proâ€" gram â€" something which must be done. It will accomplish more withl less work and will mean a larger succeeding crop and greater returns, Mr. Maclcod states. \V'OODBRIDGE RED CROSS SOCIETY IS ORGANIZED Meeting in the Public Library on Wednesday evening of last week, residents of Woodbridgc organized a branch of the Red Cross Society and decided to hold business meet- ings in the Library on the first “'cdncsday in every month at 8 p.m. A membership fee of 25c. was de- cided upon. Officers elected by the group were as follows: Mrs. H. N. Smith, presi- dent; Mrs. N. G. Wallace, vice-presi- dent; Mrs. Leo \Vatson, secretary: Mrs. Garfield Farr, treasurer: Mrs. C. IV. Barrett, Miss L. McNeil, Miss Mary Wallace, Mrs. A. Howl, Mrs. G. D. McLean and Mrs. A. B. Cous- ins, committee; Miss Bertha Whit- more and Miss Velma Darker, aud-~ itors. Formation in King last week of a Women's Institute branch makes a total of 24 in North York. Work has commenced on the con- struction of a large addition to the William Rubber Company plant at Woodbridge. TOWNSHIP OF MARKHAM TREASURER’S SALE OF LANDS IN ARREARS 0F TAXES By virtue of a warrant issued by the Reeve of the Township of Mark- ham dated the 17th day of August 19-39 and to me directed, com-mand- ing me to proceed with the collec- tion of arrears of taxes, together with the fees and expenses, I hereby give notice that the list of lands liable to be sold has been prepared, and is being published in the On- tario Gazette under the date of September 2nd, 1939, and that, un- less the said arrears of taxes and costs are sooner paid, I shall, on the 7th day of December 1939 proceed to sell the said lands to discharge the said arrears of taxes and the charges thereon. The sale will be held on the above date at the hour of 10 o’clock in the forenoon in the Township Hall, Unionville. The adjourned sale, if one is ne- cessary, will be held on Thursday, let day of December, 1939, at the same hour and the same place. Copies of said list may be had at my office. CHARLES HOOVER, Township Treasurer. Dated at Unionville, August 24th, 1939. VILLAGE OF RICHMOND HILL TREASURER‘S SALE OF LANDS IN ARREARS OF TAXES By virtue of a warrant issued by the Reeve of the Village of Rich- mond Hill dated the lst day of Au- gust 1939 and to me directed, com- manding me to proceed with the col- lection of arrears of taxes, together with the fees and expenses, I hereby give notice that the list of lands liable to be sold has been prepared, and is being published In the On- tario Gazette under the date of September 3rd, and that, unless the said arrears of taxes and costs are sooner paid, I shall, on the 18th day of December 1939 proceed to sell the said lands to discharge the said arrears of taxes and ‘the charges thereon. The sale will be held on the abOVc date at the hour of 10 o’clock in the forenoon in the Municipal Hall in the Village of Richmond Hill. Copies of said list may be had at my office. A. J. HUME, Village Treasurer. Dated at Richmond Hill, August 10th, 1939. TOWNSHIP OF VAUGHAN TAX SALE NOTICE Copies of the list of lands for sale for arrears of taxes may be had in the Office of the Treasurer, J. M. McDonald, Maple, Ontario. The List of lands for sale for ar- rears of taxes in the Township of Vaughan was published in the On- tario Gazette on the 5th day of Au- gust, 1939. Notice is hereby given that unless the arrears of taxes and costs are sooner paid, the Treasurer will pro- ceed to sell the lands on the day and at the place named in such List pub- lished in the Ontario Gazette. The date of sale named in said List is 10 am. The sale will take place at the Township Hall, Vellore. Dated at Maple, this 4th day of l August, 1939. J. M. McDONALD, Treasurer. l the 8th day of November. 1939, at. l 1 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12th, 1939. The CANADA STARCH COMPANY leltod Bowden Lumber & Coal C0.. 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