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Sometimes kindly, often malicious, always untrust- worthy, Dame Rumor will continue to thrive for the dura- tion of the war. Her tongue will clack with the speed of her own knitting needles, producing tales as grotesque as some of the socks that she will send to the unfortun- ate troops. For both tales and socks, laughter is the only antidote. The dame is a super-patriot. She has a garbled know- ledge of current events and not many weeks ago was 10ud in her denunciations of Mr. Chamberlain. Now she de- lights in clamoring for the internment of anyone who re- peats her own remarks. Particularly is she delighted when her victim has a Germanic name. It is quite irrelevant that most German-Canadians were here long before Hitler was heard of. Many, in fact, are descendants of URL. families. Dame Rumor would intern them all, if she did not have them shot. She has a feminine scorn of technical details. Dis- covering the Bremen in every harbor from Cape Horn t0 Spitzbergen, she overlooks the fact that many of these ports could not float a ship of the Bremen’s draught. Lateâ€" 1y she discovered that the reason for the sugar shortage was that the available supplies were being commandeered by munitions manufacturers for making explosives. This is a plausible story, since the skill of organic chemists is no doubt sufficient to convert the carbon of sugar into al- most any other carbon compound. The flaw in the story lies in the fact that there are thousands of cheaper sources of carbon, which is the commonest element in nature. Such flaws do not worry Dame Rumor. She can ac- count for the sugar shortage in other ways. She knows for a fact that such and such a firm is hoarding a secret reserve, that another firm was fined thousands of dollars for the same offence. Point out that the managers of the firms in question have been spending sleepless nights tryâ€" ing to ‘cope with an abnormal demand for sugar and to devise means of limiting individual purchases so that no customer will suffer and Dame Rumor waves the facts aside. She herself has stored away as much as her pantry will hold, but it never occurs to her that this might have something to do with the situation. “Colonel Lindberg should stick to his flying,” observes the Midland Free Press and this comment is typical of that appearing in the Canadian press and a large numâ€" ber of American papers. No one questions Lindberg’s ability to pilot an aeroplane but when he attempts to talk on world affairs he is a hopeless flop. When he attempts to read a lecture to Canada because we of our own free will entered the war to crash Hitlerism and preserve hu- man freedom he not only displays abyssmal ignorance of the real issues at stake, but he becomes a bit trying to Canadian tempers. If he is wise he will not visit this country as a tourist for a long time. When he declared that “Canada had no right to draw the western hemisphere into a European war simply be- cause it preferred the Crown of England to American independence” he was talking just plain flapdoodle. We do not know the origin of that word, but it seems to apply particularly Well to the flying honorary “Colonel” who “flaps” his wings and squawks “doodle.” If he knew any- thing about the relationship of the various countries of the British Commonwealth he would be aware that Can- ada owes allegiance not to the Crown of England but to the Crown of Canada. We certainly do prefer that Crown to American independence, and we are proud to associate ourselves in fighting for Polish and Czecho-Slovakian in- dependence as well as that of other small nations. Inde- pendence and human freedom have a world wide value to the British nations. They are not a matter of concern for one hemisphere only. As The Oshawa Times aptly remarks “The old busy- body, Dame Rumor” has been havinér‘the time of her life in recent weeks. “This is all too true. She is far from idle in peacetime, but then her stories have to compete with published news, which is more accurate if less imag- inative. In wartime, when some small portion of the news is suppressed in the public interest, the dear old lady does her best to satisfy a neWS-hungry populace. Individuals and public service organizations all over the country who have volunteered their services to assist the Government in meeting emergent wartime problems, have evidenced some impatience at the delay of the Gov- ernment in assigning them to some part of the national effort. It should be remembered, however, that we have been at war but little more than a month. The Govern- ment itself is still in the process of streamlining its per- sonnel and activities on a wartime basis. When Ottawa has had time to become adequately organized and ordered, all volunteer assistance is sure to be needed and used. Meanwhile, they who would help the c0untry most, will pursue the course of “business as usual” or even better “business more effective than usual.”â€"-Canadian Busi- ness. One of the problems of war-time is to kill rumors that ought to die through sheer absurdity, but which perâ€" sist because of the faculty of many to believe anything in war-time. For example, it was said of a Canadian whose ancestry might entitle him to the name of Pinkel- baum that he was undoubtedly an enemy spy because he had in his possession a map showing in detail all the high- ways Which might' be used for military purposes in in- vading Montreal. Pinkelbaum cleared himself by proving that his people came to Canada from Pennsylvania in 1776. Suspicion now is fastened on the serviceâ€"station attendant in Lachine who gave him the map when he was inquir- ing as to roads leading South from the Victoria bridge. This incident might have happened in Richmond Hill, or any other loyal York County centre because unfortun- ately everywhere are people adicted to hysteria who jump to wrong conclusions, are always ready to accredit erng motives to fellow citizens, and are happy of the opportun- ity to spread malicious gossip. Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RIGHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING C0., LTD. J. Eachern Smith, Manager _ {ember Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Suroscription $1.50 per year h To the United States $2.00 Covering Canada’s Best Suburban District Advertising Rates on Application. TELEPHONE 9 PAGE TWO FHURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 1939. LINDBERG THE FLAPDOODLER RUMORS FLY IN WARTIME BUSINESS AS USUAL “THE LIBERAL” i Although several weeks have |passed since Canada announced that this country had decided to join with the rest of the British Common- wealth of Nations in the struggle by force of arms to bring down the Swastika which has been waving high over the continent of Europe, yet it is astonishing to read reports in the press or hear comments on the air which seem to indicate that the real reason why Canada made a formal entry into this struggle was due entirely to the fact that the Motherland had decided to de- clare a state of war against German Government. Naturally, the people ,of Canada are intensely loyal to the Motherland and there is not the slightest doubt that this loyalty was one of the motives behind the Can- iadian declaration of war against the ‘enemy of the Motherland. However, ,personal contact with the men who make some of the important deci- sions along Parliament Hill has con- vinced this observer beyond a sha- dow of a doubt that the represent- atives of the people of Canada were impelled to take this momentous ac- tion because they believed that his- tory would repeat itself, that the wrong impression existed abroad re- garding Canada’s relations with the Motherland, and that this was the right time to stop all bloodthirsty aggressions. In other words, in face of all the headlines in the press 'of Canada or the Commentators’ dis- cussions on the Canadian airwaves, particularly in the Province of Que- bec, it is a fact that the representâ€" atives of the people of Canada de- cided to go into this struggle on a purely voluntary basis. At this point a vital question is pertinent. Why was this historic decision made and what history did the representatives expect to be re- peated? The answer is that the people of Canada as an entity are a faithful adherent of the Motherland in a very high degree or to an extent that is not always properly appreciated and evaluated by outsiders of the Brit- ish Commonwealth of Nations and once again history will repeat itself because the enemies of the Mother- land had made once more this fatal mistake in underestimating this loy- alty. Furthermore, it is believed along Parliament Hill that history will re- peat itself in the destruction of the German so-called “Man of Destiny”, namely, Der Fuehrer Adolph Hitler, who is trying to rule the continent of Europe with a policy of blood, iron and Teutonic diplomacy. Again and again, Europe has wit- missed the arrival on the scene of such a “Man‘of Destiny”, but each time he has played his role for a limited period only, With Great Brit- ain providing the final instrument of destruction. This is _the true story of modern Europe and it is too often forgotten by the present generation which is suffering at the moment from hysteromania in its psychological outlooks. The first time that a modern “Man of Destiny" arrived in EurOpe was Napoleon who was In a position to rule the 01d Continent by the farce of arms until 1815 when General Wellington of England er-ded the French general’s career at the Battle of Waterloo after Napoleon had d0- minated the continent for 14 years. In 1815 the cunning Count Met- ternich of Austria assumed the role of a “Man of Destiny,” ruling su- preme in Europe for 33 years with the help of a Four Power Pact with Russia, Prussia and Great Britain. However, when Count Metternich at- tempted to get back Spain’s colonies in the New World, which plan was opposed by President Munroe of the United States, Great Britain once again stepped in and withdrew her support, with the result that Mat- ternich’s rule ended in the popular revolts of 1848. Out of the ruins of these popular“ revolts arose the nephew of Napol- eon, Charles Louis Napoleon BOna- parte, who gathered together the. best army in Europe and proclaimed himself as Emperer Napoleon the Third. He had then wild ambitions! not unlike those of Adolph Hitler of 1939, including the domination of all the world by force of arms. This “Man of Destiny” was crushed in the war with the Prussians in 1870. The triumph of 1870 made Ger- many the supreme ruler of Eumpe, with the ruthless men at the helm, namely. Bismarck as the “Man of Destiny” in diplomacy and politics and Von Moltke in a similar role in military affairs. Though Bismarck was dropped by the Kaiser in 1890, Germany continued‘ to dominate the continent with an iron hand until 1911 when a certain event proved the turning point. A German gun- THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL. ONTARIO BEHIND THE a HEADLINES OTTAWA By Dean Wilson Now a new “Man of Destiny”, Adolph' Hitler, has arisen with wild ambitions to dominate the whole world by force of arms, and history is repeating itself by Great Britain’s arrival on the scene once again to stop this merciless and raving man- iac. With all these facts in mind, the people of Canada are support- ing every effort of Great Britain not only from a sense of duty and loyalty to their Cr0wn but from their own free will as a democratic people who would rather die as free men and women than live as virtual slaves. This is the real and true story behind the headlines reporting Canada’s war entry and effort as viewed along Parliament Hill by this veteran observer. (Republication Prohibited} 1939 Educational Features Syndicate.) We hear a good deal about “pro- paganda.” It is supposed to be very, very sulbtle, and very, very successful and farâ€"reaching. Na- tions, we are told, emxploy propa- ganda to insbill in their v'ot/ers’ minds a favoring attitude towards this or that part of the government program. Some countries are said‘ to have secret propaganda working for tthem in other lands, hoping to convince foreigners that the A idea of government is ever and even so much better than the B government or any other. Big {business also employs propaganda, we are aissur~ ed, for its own commencial ends. The word has a delightfully sinister sound. But the most successful- varietyâ€"â€" parental propaganda -â€" isn’t sinis- ter in the least. It’s just home- made, ev‘eryday managing, practised by every mother. Maybe you call it something else, {but when you in- vite rthe Jones children to play with your boy or girl because they are desirable companions, you are using propaganda. When you substitute worthwhile reading for trash, sug- gest the right movie and tune the radio to a really interesting pro- gramâ€"that’s propaganda. The best propaganda of all is that which subtly directs the “admira- tions” of young folks. All boys and girls are hero worshippers, and while under the spell of a hero-personal- i.ty, try to be as much as possible like that personality. Think of the power for good or ill that hero- worsuhiip has! No wonder the m-odl- ern parent is often appalled at the types that seem ‘to win admiration from young people! A little bit of propaganda can do a world of good here. Few children will accept sec- ond‘ \best, when the ’best is to be had. Make your boy or girl ac- quainted with the really great fig- ures of the day, and of history, and of fiétion. Some such general cul- tural work as The Book of Kn0w- ledge should be available for their leisure hours, so that they may learn to know and love the good, the brave, the wise and the witty ones of history, the pioneers and discov- erers, those whose lives have been :full of adventure. When the sun comes, the little feebile lanterns of the stars go out. So with admira- tions. A big hero makes a little one fade into insignificance. In 1914 Germany again attempted to dominate the continent, but how Britain once more entered upon the scene, engaged in the resultant con- flict from 1914 to 1918, and once again removed this threat of a “Man of Destiny” in the person of Kaiser Wilhelm who aimed to rule the whole continent by blood and iron, where might was right, is too well-knewn to Canadians to require any repeti- tion in this column. boat was sent to the French pro- tectorate, Morocco, to 100k after German “interests” in much the same manner of Adolph Hitler of 1939, but France refused to back down with the support of Great Britain. German prestige was smashed and Germ: ended No matter what the systtem of education, whether academic, regi- mented, self-expressive, general or specific, one should expect progress. The report card}, as its name indi- cates, is a report of this progress. It is not, however, aid-conclusive. It is not a perfect measure of special aptitudes, personality and? character, VALUE OF REPORT CARDS Mrs. F. A valuable? PARENTAL PROPAGANDA Director, Children‘s Institute Today’s Parent By ELLEN McLOUGIHLIN Are report cards 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 dlscharge the said arrears of taxes and the charges thereon. “Let me kiss those tears away, ‘sweetheartfi he begged tenderly. She fell into his arms, [but the tears iflowed on. “Can nothing stop them?” he 2191(- ed, breathlessly. “No,” she murmured, “It‘s hay ‘fever, {but go on with the treat- ment.” By virtue of a warrant issued by the Reeve of the Township of Mark- ham dated the 17th day of August 1939 and to me directed, command- 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. TREASURER'S SALE OF LANDS IN ARREARS OF TAXES nor does it give reasons, correctives or other suggestive helps. New types of repel-t cams are the su1 â€" ject of experiment and are attempt- ing to go into personal and social attributes in more detail. Whatever your own child’s report card form, try to get as much information from it as gossiible, not to hold over the child for either reward or punish- ment purposes, :but to help the child make up his deficiencies amt guide him in appropriate fields of work. Keep away from comparisons with other children. Accept the report as a fair comment without any per- sonal reaction towards the teacher, and with helpfulnessllto the child in guidance and adfiusfiheht. Ellen MclLoug‘hl'in #‘Will' answer questions of readers pertaining to parent-child! relationships -â€" no medical or legal adrvice. Ad‘- dress her in care of this news- paper, enclosing self-addreSSedi, stamped envelope for a personal reply. ' 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, 215‘; day of December, 1939, at the same hour and the same place. TREASURER‘S SALE OF LANDS ‘ IN ARREARS OF TAXES Copies of said list may be had at my office. Dated at Unionville, August 24th, 1939. The sale will be held on the abov: date at the hour» of 10 o’clock in the forenoon in the Municipal Hall in the Village of Richmond Hill. Dated at Richmond Hill, August 10th, 1939. '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. Copies of said list may be had at my office. The List of lands for sale for ar- rears of taxes in the Township of Vaughan was publisheé in the On- tari-o 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- ceeci 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 nametl in said List is the 8th day‘of November, 1939, at 10 a.m. The sale will take place at the Township Hall, Vellore. Dated at Maple, this 4th day August, 1939. VILLAGE OF RICHMOND HILL TOWNSHIP OF M ARKHAM TOWNSHIP OF VAUGHAN TAX SALE NOTICE CHARLES HOOVER, Township Treasurer. A. J. HUME, Village Treasurer. J. M. McDONALD. Treasurer. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 1939. Bowden Lumber & Coal C0.. LTD ‘ LUMBER 0P ALI. KINDS lnsulex. Donnacona Board. etc. LANSING WILLOWDALE 42 HUDSON 0234 INSURANCE \i'ANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF CANADIAN & FOREIGN Granite Monuments LIFE. FIRE, ACCIDENT. SICKNESS PLATE GLASS, AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY, GUARANTEE BONDS SPECIAL RATES TO FARMERS Phone HYland 2081 Open Evenings Rea. Phone 9788 JONES COAL Co. 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