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The government is making every possible effort to supply substitutes for rubber. A campaign is being per- fected to collect every available piece of rubber in Canada no matter how remote. The department of munitions and supply is undertaking with the United States a large, joint synthetic rubber programme. RUBBER SAVING IMPERATIVE From informed quarters come the almost startling information that the rubber shortage is so serious that our very effort to fight an all out war is imperilled. In normal times more than 97 per cent of all the rubber in the world was produced in the Far East or roughly 1,- 500,000 tons a year. Of this 700,000 tons a year came from Malaya, Indo China and Siam, all of which territory is gone. ‘More than 600,000 tons a year came from the Dutch East Indies, part of which territory is gone and the rest imperilled. Mr. A‘ W. Williamson, controller of supplies for the department of munitions and supply, states that every pound of rubber used for civilian pur- poses means a pound less for the mechanized forces and a reduction in our fighting strength. He emphasizes that since the Japanese attack the rubber release for essential civilian use has been reduced by 70 per cent. The only civilian uses for which rubber is now available are such things as fire hoses, surgeons’ operating gloves and belts for the aluminum and nickel companies. Mr. Williamson enumerates among the things for which rubber is no long- er available rubber soles, rubber heels, rubber bands, rub- ber bathing suits, garters, suspenders, foundation gar- ments, golf balls, tennis balls, flooring, rubber mats, show- er curtains, tires for passenger cars, bathing caps, crepe rubber soles. It is pointed out that any individual who contravenes the rubber regulations will be severely punâ€" ished. Then came the automobile, new smooth highways, distances were shortened and much business formerly done in the small centres transferred to the big towns and cities. Home entertainment looked amateurish compared to the attractions in bright lights. With gasoline ration- ing and a serious and increasing rubber shortage, it be- gins to look as though the village will soon be back on its feet. People will now be forced to restrict travel to the emergency level. Stores and amusement spots will have to be patronized at home. There won’t be any ex- cuse for visiting the city now. Away back in the days when a motor car was a nov- elty; when a train trip ten miles away was a memorable event, when highways were nonâ€"existent, and Good Roads conventions were necessary the small community had a life unto itself. Villagers and people of the surrounding community traded in the village stores, churches were crowded on Sunday and centres of social life through the week, amateur concerts were well patronized and everyâ€" one took a healthy interest in the natural pleasures of the place and its surroundings. Folks were neighbourly and good neighbours. Richmond Hill was such a place forty years ago, so was Maple, Thornhill, Unionville and every other community in York County. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IS VITAL NECESSITY A great many of us now rejoicing in the generosity of our gas category may soon find that coupons are not petrol. There is a definite possibility that no matter in what category we may now fit in, our travelling by gaso- line will soon be drastically curtailed. This may be the dawn of a new era for the small town. An interesting survey of York County agriculture is now under way with the view of meeting wartime condi- tions. Canada faces many problems, one is its farm prob- lem. Farms have been drained of man power by two fac- tors, enlistments in the armed forces and attractive wages in war industry. Production of Ontario farms must be maintained and something must be done to solve the farm- ers’ help problem. The remedy must be as drastic as the situation is critical. It may require the return of exâ€" perienced farm help from the factory to the farm, and even at least for temporary periods from the army to the farm. It may call for bonus to farm workers to bring their earnings on a par with factory workers, or further bonuses to farmers so they can pay the higher wages. Whatever the solution the people of Canada must will- ingly‘support any measure designed to maintain our agri- cultural production. Gas rationing comes into force April lst and the scarcity of gasoline and rubber are very likely to bring about a very marked change in our wayâ€"of-living. The restrictions will mean that people will not be able to do much travelling and will be forced to remain at home. That’s what folks did “back in the old files” of thirty or forty years ago and \they seemed quite happy. In fact it is not uncommon to hear folks sigh for a return of “those good old days”. Sigh no more, they may be nearer than you think. That’s all. It’s yours to say whether your statement can stand examination. No one else can decide for you â€"not in a free country. The grim fact is that MORE effort, MORE sacrifice, MORE of the “impossible”, is needed if we are to win. Many Canadians have offered their lives â€"- others are tightening their belts till it hurts. How about YOU? “I can’t get into the fighting forces; but I’m doing essential work. I’m paying the heavier taxes. I’ve sub- scribed to all the war loans so far. I’M DOING ALL I POSSIBLY CAN!” Then turn out the light and try to go to sleep. Face the situation this way: Look in the mirror to- night and say this to yourself: “We’ve got a big job to do in this War. It’s going to take every ounce of energy we’ve got. I want to do my part as a Canadian. With the war at our door, it’s certainly true that we must all do our share. Advertising Rates on Application. TELEPHONE AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL TI-IE LIBERAL PRINTING 00., LTD. J. Eachem Smith, Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Cove-ring Canada’s Best Suburban District Subscription $1.50 per year â€" To the United States $2.00 NEW ERA MAY BE‘ DAWNING FOR THE SMALL TOWN PAGE TWO THURSDAY, MARCH 12th, 1942. “THE LIBERAL” LOOK AT YOURSELF Established 1878 TELEPHONE 9 I have been over here almost a year and a half now and I am gett- ing- used to the English _ways- of liv- I have received many parcels from different people back home and I want to thank those people in» the Hill who so kindly sent them. ing I am dropping you a line asking you if you would do me a small favour. I take this opportune moment to thank you and your organization and express my appreciation for the cigâ€" arettes received November 2*5th. A good cigarette means an extra added touch with home. Wishing you all the best in the com ng year and in helping to make a home for the boys away from home. Yours truly, Spr. Thos. Wood, B69617, C Squadron. Dear Jack:â€" Richvale Social Club has been ac- tive since early in- the war sending cigarettes to boys on active service. We publish below a few of the many acknowledgements received by this organization: Dear Friends:â€" Hello Mrs. Adams and Family:â€" Just a line to let you know I re- ceived‘ your smokes O.K. Thanks a million for them. It looks as if Hitler is really taking a beating. He won’t last long now. I only hope we get a crack at him. Things are very quiet. We have had no raids for over 6 months. The best of luck. Yours truly, Cpl. Alf Sparkes, B84058, 4th Field Amb., R.C.A.S.C. Hello Folks :â€" Received your Christmas cards and smokes on Friday. Thanks a millâ€" ion. They were appreciated very much. I had a pretty good time on Christmas and New Year‘s although Christmas was quiet, but we MA 3 good dinner so we can’t kick. On New Year’s I went up to Watford which is just outside London for a couple of days and had a grand time. It’s like a real Canadian winter here now. It’s snowing like blue blazes and is really very beautiful. Re- member me to all the club. Cheerio. Charlie. February 5, 1942 No. B76761 Pte. Hunt, S. J., Toronto Scottish Reg. M.G., Canadian Army (AF.) Just a line to thank y0u far the Sweet; Caporals. They just came in time as I was out of them. Your friend, ‘Spr. Jarvis, J. P., 325657, No. 1 Can. Uonstr. Coy, Sect. 2, R.»C.E., C.A;0.0.S. To the Sec. Richvale Social Club:â€" The Elgin Mills “Dime Group” with the help and support of interâ€" ested friends has been busy sending comforts and treats to the boys ov- erseas. To all those who helped the the group members extend sincere thanks. Since its organization last May the group has sent in 50 quilts, 16 .pairs of socks, 4 pairs of boys” pants, 16 baby jackets, and 1-0 ditty bags at Christmas. The following is one of the letters received by the group expressing the 'thanks of the boys:' AJOI Edey, S. A., R196‘1‘86 (Cam), Attached R.A.F., R.C.A.F. Overseas Thanking you again for everything and hoping you wih pass this on to the other members or the club I re- main Mrs. C’lubinie, The Dime Club, Elgin Milbs, Ont Dear Madam:â€" My name is Alvin Edey and my home is in the Ottawa Valley not far from that city. I enlisted in the R.C.A.F. last May and have now reached my objective of overseas service. The only re- gret that I have is that I could not have donned this uniform before I did. I am twenty-one years of age and enjoy corresponding with people so if any member of your club would like to do so my au‘ress is: I wish to thank you Ior the many useful and very welcome articles which were packed in the gift bag that was given to me by the Salvaâ€" tion Army in Halifax prior to my embarkation for overseas. I wish that you and the club may have the best for this New Year and for future success 01 your principles and ideals. THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO B 66564, G. Hill, A Coy, R.R. of C., C. A. (A. F.), 0/0 Base P.0., We have been practically all Somewhere in England, January 6, 1942 LETTERS FROM OVERSEAS Yours, S. A. E-dey Canada over the south of England and know it better than most English people do. We find that most people over here never travel outside their ‘own town. I have been to Scotland and I find that the people up there are much the same _as the people back home. I have seen a few of the boys from back home who have came over here after I have and they tell me that the Hill is just the same. I’ll be glad when we get this job done so as to get back home and see the place for myself again. By remarks heard from time to time it would appear that many peoâ€" ple in our community do not undet- stand the method by which socks, gloves and other comforts are dis- tributed to our armed forces by the Society. The following is part of an article published in a recent edition of the Red Cross bulletin: Hoping that everybody back home is okay as I am not too bad. Yours sincerely. S. J. Hunt. “The Society, through its long ex- perience in war relief work’ has found a ,fair system of distributionâ€"4‘ sys- tem that places the comforts where they are needed and in sufficient quantities to fill the wants of the men. cleanly run; If you love scent of oats and- wheat and clover And yellow corn that ripens in the sun; If you don’t rob the soil, yet go on getting From every acre all that it is worth; You are a FAREMER, sonâ€"and I am Well Jack this is about all I can say just now except again I want to thank all those who so kindly sent. me parcels and smokes. betting You wouldn’t trade with anyone earth! When a unit of the forces reaches Britain, for example, the Overseas office of the Canadian Red Cross is advised and the commissioner immed- iately contacts the medical officer and the quartermaster of the regi- ment and giyes them a requisition book from the Society. They are told that when they require comforts for the men or medical supplies for the hospital, they have only to fill in the requisition form, send it to the Red Cross, and their require- ments will be met. CANADIAN RFD CROSS SOCIETY KING TWP. BRANCH The Red Cross never gives com- forts to individuals unless they are patients in military hospitals, and then they are given free by the of- ficial Red Cross visitors.” If you can feel a joy at turning ever The good brown earth in furrows If you can do the job of any toilet, Carpenter, mason, plumber, engim- If you can share the burden of your neighbours Gladly, but leave their own affairs thar own; If, notwithstanding all your endless labors Your spirit keeps its warmly human tone; If you can see your every task as thrilling Because, though SOmetimes wearin you plod, You know each stubborn acre you are filhng Is new wealth you've created from the sod; eer, If you can drill a well and mend a boiler And practice fifty trades a year;’ If you can run machines, and doctor cattle, Keep setting hens on duty at their nests; If you can fight an unremitting battle With endless armies of invading pests; If you can face the hazards of the weather, Gambling with Nature with your All at stake, And when the luck’s against you al- together, Fight on, and never let your cour- age break; If you can hold your patience when you’re coping With drought or flood, with blight and smut and scale, And lose, and start again and keep on hoping In spite of all the harvests that may fail; THE FARMER’S “IF” â€"Berton Braley Feed MASTER CHICK STARTER Master Chick Starter is built of the finest quality ingredients. Proved and tested in the laboratory and at the Master Feed’s Demonstration Farm. More and more hatcherymen are feeding and re- commending Master Chick Starter â€" More and more chicks are being started on Master each year. This is the best evidence to prove this feed is giving out- standing results. Startv your 1942 chicks on Master Chick Starter and become another one of the many satisfied Master Feeders. 29 Y onge Street We can supply you with any of the following Poul- try Feedsâ€" MASTER CHICK STARTER MASTER BROILER FEED MASTER GROWING MASH MASTER LAYING MASH MASTER BREEDER MASH MASTER POULTRY CONCENTRATE MASTER DEVELOPING CONCENTRATE MASTER BREEDER CONCEN’I‘RATE MASTER FLESHING PELLETS MASTER C. C. PELLETS MASTER SCRATCH GRAINS RED HEAD EGG MASH C.L.O. Phone Thornhill 54 Poultry, Hog, Dairy and Dog Feeds YONGE STREET THORNHILL Cities Service Garage For sale by Clear feleplmne lines for ALL-NH PHDUBTIBN Your telephone is part of a vast interlocking sys- tem now carrying an abnormal wartime load. Don’t let needless delays hold up messages on which pro- duction efficiency may depend. a: EXPERT W. R. DEAN THURSDAY, MARCH 12th, 1942. Richmond Hill