FRIDAY, JULY 10, THE L1STHBRIDGE DATA? HEKALD PAGE ELEVEM the ether long ear with the other loaf Mad foot. "Well!" prompted, Dlg- «r. ' .', ...... !,.;•••: FROGS IMBEDDED IN "I wmMi't k»ve been sorry the EJCffT TIMES AS MANY DIVORCES CCMINT FOR YEARS way I would b* to lose torn* one I was fond of," explained Peter slowly, ARE FOUND ALIVE "but I would kat* mlised you. and (or IN 1924 AS IN YEAR 1916 * OKANOOAN, Wash,W , June that reason 1 would hare been sorry, * 27.—(A. P.)-S«Teral green Vs. Dave Shade I know some of the neighbors think * frogs, imprisoned In cement- you don't bflonc around here, but Of 543 Divorces La.t Year 127 Were from Ontario—Only * «d 'rave! irtrs set free T.'her. . July « 1 you're never bothered me and I've a road crew made a cut in a Walker, at Elitabeth, N. J., world * always Mked to see you and often 12 from Quebec and None from Prince Edward » country road near here. They welterweight champion, will meet have wished I knew yon better. I've Island—Western Divorce Court* Biwy * . were found firmly Imbedded Dave Shade, of , h!« moit Digger the Badger ia Grateful wanted (or a Ion* time to ask you * three feet below the surface of persistent challenger, In e. 16-rouwJ some queitloni, Mr. -Badger." TORONTO.—Canada's divorce mills the old highway. The frogs decision match In New York state, Jt Again Digger's eyes twinkled. to the unsettling.psychological effects a reliable promoter can 'be obtained . By THORNTON W. BURGESS are grinding annually a greater grist. of tho war period and the long separ- . showed considerable animation "Well, Pater," said he, "now Is your There were eight times as many mar- > on being released, giving no to stage the match, the state athletic chance. You'll never get a bette ations of men from their wives, com- commission announcd today, Who gentle is and alw»y» kind, ried couples parted by law last year bined with the new facilities for ob- 't signs of the Inconvenience Will never lack for friends, he'll find. one." as there ivere''eight years ago. * caused by several years im- Jimmy De Forrest, matchmaker ol (Copyright, 1?25, by T. W. Burgess.) taining divorce, provided by a deci- the Polo Grounds A. 0., and Tex Hick- —Old Mother, Nature., And yet Canada's proportion of di- sion of the judicial committee of the prisonment. vorces to the total of marriages Is Trevor Klncaid, professor of ard, who holds the boxing rights td The Beit story: "Peter Learn privy council, which enabled the the , will likely bid Whan Peter Rabbit thumjed In a lower than the ratio In England and courts of the prairie provinces to grant biology In the University of firamblo tangle near the edge of the About Digger the Badger." Wales, in Australia, in New Zealand, > Washington, declared tho exis- for the match. fllvorces. , Dacrease In the totals in While no definite date lor the Old Pasture; two Terr important and vastly lower than the proportion 1922 and 1928 appeared to indicate a >• tencs of frogs imprisoned in things happeneS. Digger tie Badger* in the United States. *? cement over a period of years match was set at today's conference; who had been moving along rather decline in divorces which might he l> suite possible, though he said Walker will probably meet his most Here is how these nations stand in ascribed to the cessation of abnormal outstanding challenger before the carelessly, stopped abruptly and at regard to the proportion of divorces wartime conditions, but the compar- « no scientific data had been once became all attention.'Old Man to marriage last year. gathered on the point. summer season terminates. Coyote glared oyer at th« bramble atively large increase in 1924, six United State ll2 years after the armistice, must evi- CANADA FIRE LOSSES tangle where Peter was, growled an New Zealand , 5.20 dently be attributed to the greater ugly/threat, and then with hardly so Australia 2.81 ease with which decrees may now be Dont Forget It TORONTO, July 10—Fir e losses !« much ai a glance at Digger the Bads- England and Wales —/..,. M Canada in' June are estimated by the er, turned and trotted away. He bad obtained and, possibly, to a more len- From the Kingston Standard Monetary Times at »1,970,200 a( Canada ...,.,. .80 ient view of such proceedings on the It takes nine men to win a hall no desire to attack Digger unless he Which means that Canada has more part oj the community." • against $3,189,860 in May and. will could surprise him, and there was no than 100 marriages to one divorce. ame, but any one of them can lose It. 12,322,450 in June last year. hope ofrthis now.. But—if divorces granted to Canadians Digger the Badger watched Old in the United States were counted in, ' Man Coyote trot away. Then. Digger the total would be about 2,000 and the came over and period into the tangle "Think you, Peter Rafeblt," iald By Jama W. Barton. A/A rate correspondingly higher. where Peter was hiding. He didn't Digger In a de«p, gruff vole* S43 Divorces In 1924 try to get into that tangle, for he had THE REAL CAUSE The figures Just issued from the too much respect for the brambles, dominion bureau of statistics are rath- and he was too big to move along again, and he looked even more sn: I .was very much interested in the startling In -the rapid increase of Poter's little path.' prised than before, "who said I wa dead?" ppearance of three prosperous-look- divorces in Canada. There were 543 "Thank you, Peter Rabbit," said ng man, at, or just past, middle age, divorces granted in W24, which came CHRISTIE GRANT'S Digger in a deep, gruff voice. "Yon "No one," replied Peter, and ft who were walking down the street. within five of equalling the record, saved ma some trouble. 'In fact, I looked as if he felt just a wee bl They wero o.f average height, but the post-war crop at Canadian dl( am not at all'sure that you didn't [oolish. "I found your house down o all three oS them were very stout, vorces Is 1921 which ran up to 548i save me more than that. If Old Man :he Green Meadows was deserted, an heir weights ranging from about two 3ack in IftlC, however, the divorced Coyote had sprung on me from be- I couldn't find you anywhere, so I was hundred to two hundred and fifty totalled only 67. ; hind I should have been in real trou- afraid that you might be dead." rounds. They were deeply interested Here Is _the way they have shot up ble. Thank you." "Well, supposing 't had been dead n what one of~their number was say- the past few years: "Don't mention it," replied Peter would yon have cared?" demande ng, arid unconsciously as I passed Marriages 'Divorces very politely. "It was nothing. Please Digger, with a twinkle In his sharp 1916 ...... «o,000 67 JULY SALE hem I likewise listened. It was as don't mention It." eyes. 'ollows: 1917' ... 60,000 54 "I won't," replied Digger dryly. Peter didn't reply right away. Tna 11918 ... ,. 55,000 -114 "But neither'Will-I forget It. What was a question to he considered. H "What's the use of talking about it, 1919 ... 70,000 376 Means Tremendous Savings for are you doing up here In the' Old' meant to answer It truthfully. Pete arguing about it, or reading about it, 1920 ... 80,991 429 Pasture?" always tried to be truthful. "No am we all know what's the maiter. We 1921 69,732 548 "If you please," heplled Peter timid- SB," said he at last. all Just, eat to'o much, that's all there' 1922 ... 64,4-20 541 ly, "I came up to look for you." Digger's eyes twinkled more than s to It." 1923 65,500 505 Each and Everyono "Bless me!" exclaimed Digger, look- ever, "Explain," he commanded, I would have liked to have joined 1924 , ing as surprised as he evidently felt. don't understand an answer lik he conversation, and added the one These figures, of course, include a WE GUARANTEE YOU BARGAINS BETTER THAN YOU WILL FIND "Why are you looking for me?" that." urther point: "Yes, and exercise too he divorces granted in the divore ANYWHERE ELSE. SHOP EARLY AND AVOID THE RUSH "Just to make sure that you were Peter stroked his whiskers. Then ittle." ourts of seven provinces and by tl not dead," replied Peter. 19- scratched a long ear with a long It's unfortunate* but it,is only too enate committee on divorce, whic "Bless me!" exclaimed Digger hind foot. After that he scratchei rue that the overeating, and the un- .cts for Ontario and Quebec. er-exercising, go hand in hand to Only Four Refused 150 Pair LADIES' omplete the job of overweight. Out of 139 cases considered by th PUMPS AND One of our insurance companies has enate, 137 stated the ground for th LADIES' SLIPPERS to clear- -Regular up to lubllshed an excellent little book for pplication as adultery, and only fou $8.00. heir policyholders 'about this matter were refused. f overweight. It states that the corn- The manner in -which divorces hav July Sale ..,,...,„. any is afraid of all its overweight een growing in number in Ontar: HATS ases irrespective of the cause of the nd Quebec is indicated by this tab' Prunes §asPri verweight, whether due to heredity, Clearing line of f applications granted in the pas anlty gland action, or just plain over- n years. ladies' hats, good LADIES' WHITE CANVAS SHOES aring and laziness. Hence the sug- 1916 ,... 24 —Leather soles and heels. Regular estion. 1917 '..-., . 1-7 styles. Regular __ And the mate suggestion is the cut- 1918 ... 15 $5.00 each. $4.00. :ng down on the amount of food eat- 1M9 ..,. . 55 July Sale . .„. w.. n, that it be cut down about one- 1920 --.. .|. 100 Going at lird. .Their arrangement called for 1921 ... 111 Percivat Prim he cutting of the breakfast and lunch 1922 ... . 10<2 o one-half the usual amount, and tl 1923 .,.,;.;,, . 117 $1.50 BOYS' B. V. D. COMBINATION Inner in the evening left practical 1924 •,'...... ,..,..,r.. . ISO ' AFFAJREL VKBStTS LANGUAGE s before. 1D'25 ...... i.•*•:.. ' 136 UNDERWEAR — Sizes from 26 to This is perhaps a nice method fro: The senate comffiittee held 21 se: MISSES' & GIRLS' STRAW HATS 32; elastic back, substantial quality. OU nay itnl fair Athw* In year richnem of attire, he family standpoint, but is not th Bions on divorce applications, averaL Regular value $1.00 each, f f\ est for the stout individual himse ing two and a half "hours to a sittini —Regular up to $3.00. A Watch your adjectives and adverbs, if to greatness you asplr*. ' r herself. which means at least 62 hours spen July Sale. ,.. :,,.,,.;.OUC Y Never mind that tun an styiteh—someone told me that they The reason is simple enough. Du on 139 cases. This would averag To clear;.., ig the morning and afternoon ther over 22 minutes to a case. Pointed for, or squirrel cannot k«lp the one who say«, "What furl", bound to be exercise of some kin Fees Remitted aken,. which helps to use up the too In 59 of the 139 cases It was recom LADIES' GINGHAM STREET MEN'S BALBRIGGAN COMBINA- "Mighty fln«," and "kinder, pretty," are not being used this year. aten. After dinner at night, ho* mended that the parliamentary fees b TION UNDERWEAR—Half sleeves "Looks dead, swell," and "awful nifty," also are not good, I hear. •er, there is not likely to be muc remitted, less the printing charges DRESSES—Nicely made. Reg. $5.00 Are the pronouns shirred or scrambled? Garbled li more what on* hysical work done, and this food get Divorces are becoming cheaper. and $6.00 each. v and knee.length. Reg. sees.' eposited in the form of fat in differ Of the 139 cases. 127 came from On $1.50. July Sale ...... She's and 1's tr* still quite freely need in place of hor'i and me'l. nt parts of the body. tarib, 12 from Quebec. Prince Edwar Clearing price 98c It would appear to be only reason Island has a unique record ln,resaTi HlsseU nu been quite discarded; thelnelvet, too, Is out of date, ile that anyone who seriously "goe to divorces. The simple life is .ev: " Twasn't him" and "told we. girls so," are not often heard of late. ter" reducing weight, to the exteu de'ntly lived down there, for in all it MEN'S BALBRIGGAN SHIRTS & What's the style In prepositions? Inside of's no longer heard, denying himself some food, wouli history but one divorce has' been LADIES' SUMMER VESTS — ke'wlse have sufficient "stuff" o granted. That was batk in 1913. DRAWERS—Good quality. Reg. 95c Different thw Is out of fashion, could of'» not the latest word. The dominion government statistic Sleeveless style. d* -| A A Prepositions still are being worn in front, not at the back, fit" in him to go a Bleu further ani a garment. J X ke some regular exercise. lans make this comment: July Sale, 5 for, «D JL.UU "Who's it for?" and where'd you go to7" needed elegance itlll lack His reduction will be twice as rapid "The increase in divorces granted July Sale, each ...... „...4J/C Interjections still are common, very common, I'll admit. 11 be safe^and will give him health from 1916 to 1921 has been ascribed "Holy imoke," and "sufferln1 eats," and "O, Boy" still an heard » bit.1 uscle for his fat. LADIES' CHEMISE—Fine nainsook TEftRIS VS. HODKIN3 RINARD material, lace trimming. MEN'S LIGHT WEIGHT MERINO Then away with clothing fashions, study styles of speech Instead. Reg. $1.65. July Sale COMBINATION UNDERWEAR — Pill your brain with rules of Grammar. Tie * kerchief 'round your , July 10.—(Sid Ten-is o CFrom Our Own Correspondent.) Extra good quality; all sizes. Reg. head. ew York and A. C. Hodkins o • • U. i-*3:-' maha, two of. the> leading contenders RINARiD, July 6.—Mr..and Mrs. Mil $2.25 a suit. IMS, ty Bttrtm PtLtMMtg Company. JtefeoMri tftnwrt Tla . r the lightweight title, meet here er are home after spending their va LADIES' SUMMER COMBINA- July Sale ,, UfClure XniHtxiper Syndicate. night in 10 rounds and 135 pounds cation In the States. We are glad to report (Mrs. Hoyt is TION UNDERWEAR — Sizes 36 to ome from the hospital. 44; sleeveless style. Mr. and Mrs. McMullen, Mr. Thorn MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS-^Neat pat- on and Miss Phyllis Barnett are Reg. $1.50. July Sale,.. 69c ipending a week at Glacier Park'. terns, good quality material. Regu- Mr.. Clarence Cohsnner ia spending lar $2.50. ' a few days with his pa.rents in Brown- ng, Montana. LADIES' WHITE UNDERSKIRTS July Sale Say' "Quaker" Mrs. John Steele is visiting with her —Embroidery trimmed. mother, Mrs. Carter. Mr. Clifford Dawson, from Jefferson. Reg. $1.75. July Sale t.. ias applied to teach the Jtinard school. MEN'S SUITS—Special reduction of and you will get the A ball game will be held between ONE-THIRD OFF every man's suit Rlnard and Jefferson on Saturday. tempting Quaker flavour, Miss Irene Dow, of Magrath, has put Clearing Line of LADIES' VOILE in the house. Do not miss this op- n an application for this school. WAISTS— portunity Mr. E. Hedley Is staying for a while Say "Quaker" when you oider with Mr. Carl Evenson. July Sale, each 65c corn flakes. Only Quaker Corn Mr. Fred Black has purchased an Flakes have the distinctive Quaker utomobile. GIRLS' AND MISSES' DRESSES— The. Wagner Bros., from Haley, are MEN'S RUNNING SHOES — For Made-of best quality gingham, neat flavour. reaklng on the Hopewell place, hav- ng recently purchased same. Saturday only styles, Reg. from $2.00 fl*-| A f Wax-wrapped wKeri sealed at ;Mr. Orene 7-Ianson has been in the Per pair to $3.00: July Sale 3) 1,4:0 the mill—no dust, moisture or ill istrict looking after land he is in- $1.35 erested in. flavour can reach them. Miss Leona Howes is staying at Rln 1 Trie Quaker Oafe Compujy rd store with Mrs. W. O. Miller. CHILDREN'S GINGHAM DRESSES MEN'S COTTON CASHMERE SOX Coupons in the cartons are ex- PETERBOROUGH MWKATION' Mr. Hedley left for Calgary lor a Uit to his home. He is returning for -"-Sizes from 3 to 6 yrs; good styles. —All shades and sizes, fl* -| f\f\ changeable for useful articles—il- e Jefferson ball game. Regular up to $1.75. July Sale, 6 pair for .. 3)1.UU lustrated catalogue mailed on re- The RinartJ boys are certainly July Sale quest. The Quaker Oats Company, ports. The game on Saturday is to ,98c icir credit, the score being 12 to S. Saskatoon, and Peterborough We also understand that the H. Has- LADIES' SILK HOSE—First quality rassen ranch is sold. Quite a lot of MEN'S BATHING SUITS--Sizes 34 only; colors, black, white, brown, ,nd is changing hands In the district. Mr. 'Ernst was a business visitor to to 42. Reg. $1.50 per suit. camel and grey. ardston during the week. July Sale ..,. July Sale, per pair ...... An enjoyable picnic was held at -C. 85c avol's ranch. A large number of oung folks attended. MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION MPRESS OF RUSSIA UNABLE TO OET CREW KOBE, July 10. — The Canadian earner Empress of Rusala Is still ert up horo unahlo to obtain a crow CHRISTIE GRANT CO. 0 roplaoo tho Chinese who loft her lere yesterday. Her ofllclals hope to FIFTH ST. S (DALLAS HOTEL BLOCK) LETHBRIDGE o able to snll tomorrow with n Japan- Corn Flakes. crow. Rlio Is en route to Sluing- ul from Vancouver,