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Barton County democrat., 1910-04-15

1, c. Schneider, cashier of said bank, do
solemnly swear that the above staten ent is true
that said bank has no liabilities, and is not in
dorser on any note or obligat on other than shown
on the above statement, to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief So help me God.
C. SCHNEIDER, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 9th
day of Apr 1910.
Nv. BRINKMAN, Notary Public.
Commission expires on the 30th day Of April,
1881
CORRECT. Attest:
Chas. V. Brinkman)
Geo Brinkman
Arthur E Taylor Directors
G Schneider
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

name on the check? See. here II Is"
The teller shook his head YEARLY.
You must be Identified" he insist
ed. You must bring somebody who
knows you" The lady drew herself
up.
That check" she said with dignity,
was given me by my husband. There's
his name on 1t. DO you know himY'
Il do said the teller. but | don't
know you."
Then said the lady. "I'll show you
who | am. My husband is tall man
with reddish hair. His face Is smooth
shaven. He has mole on one cheek
and looks something like gorilla.
some people say. but don't think 30.
When he talks he twists his mouth to
one side. and one of his front teeth Is
missing. He wears a No. Is collar.
No. Il shoe and won't keep his cont
buttoned. He's the hardest man to get
money out of you ever saw. II took
me three days TO get this check" The
banker waved his hand.
II guess it's all right" he said. Put
your name right tbere-no. on the back.
not the face."-Galveston News.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
Something MISSING.

This Is j Al. I,arrie's fayorite story
about Bret Harte. When Harte reach
ed Glasgow after his appointment as
the American consul TO that city his
finances were ut ii comparatively low
ebb. aud instead of going at first to u
hotel he found IL expedient to seek
lodgings mt once. His search led him
10 dour Scotch iandlady. arrange-
ments were made. aud after leaving
his belongings IN his new home he
went out to look after bis official du-
ties. Upon his return that evening be-
was met by the landlady. Her atti-
iude was stern and questioning. i've
been looking over your belongings. Mr..
Harte." she said. but whaur's your
Bible :"-Bookman.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
No Boxes For Two.

Telephone girls sometimes glory In
their mistakes il there is joke ip con-
sequence. The story Is told by tee-
phone operator In one of the Boston
exchanges about man who asked her
for the number of local 'theater. He
got the wrong number. and without
asking to whom he was talking he
said. Can l get box for two to-
night?''
A startled voice answered him nj the
other end of the line, We don't have
boxes for two
Isn't this the - theater!H he called
GROSSLY.
why. no." was the answer: this is
an undertaking shop"
He Cancelled his order for a box
for two"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
A PuzzleR.
The Enigma the Secretary Was Unable
20 Deeirnsr.


20 Deeinnsr.
From Horace Greeley's time great
men have been noted for their poor
chirogrsphy. ami In this connection
Joaquin Miller. the poet OF the Sser>
ras,e Is no exception. But the best stor.
regarding the poets handwriting that
have heard came recently from the
secretary Of well known local club.
Ii seems that the club desired to have
the poet address the organization At
an annual affair at which an elaborate
program had been prepared. The sec
rotary addressed letter TO Joaquin
telling him OF the purpose Of the links
and requesting bis cooperation. He
was scheduled for recitation.
In due time there came an answer
from the poet. II was In his own
hand aud covered four pages, In vain
the secretary pored over the manu-
script He turned II over to the presi-
dent. the board of directors aud the
members In tnrn. but all failed to de-
cipher the scrawL The question be
fore the club was. Has Miller accepted
or has he declined.
The secretary nnally took the mat
ter into his own hands and addressed
the following note to Miller.
Ny Dear Mr. Miller - Tour letter re-
celved but l have been unable to deter
mine whether you have accepted or de-
clined our Invitation. II You will be pres
ent on the date mentioned WITH you kindly
make q crcss on the bottom OF this latter
II II will be impossible for you to appear
viii you kindly draw q circies
10 due time the letter came back
marked rs requested. but the secre-
tary could not decide whether II was
q cross or q circle San Francisco Call.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
TO PREVENT APPLE scAe.

There may be some readers Of these
notes who have orchards which have
been neglected for some time past and
In which scab and other fungous pests
hold sway. not only reducing the size
Of the fruit produced. but greatly In
Turing Its quality. To right these Ills
one must spray the trees within the
two or three weeks before the bios
com buds open with the bordeaux
mixture. This Is made Of blue vitrioi
"copper" 'sulphate,. lime and water and
Is prepared as follows: Slack I've
pounds Of fresh stone lime In q tight
box or small barrel. using care that 1t
does not burn In the process. for the
finer and more creamy its texture the
better the mixture therefrom will be.
When thoroughly Stacked dilute to
twenty-five gallons. preferably IN the
small barrel in which the stacking has
been Done Next dissolve five pounds
Of the copper sulphate in two or three
gallons of water ana dilute to twenty
ty-five gallon vinegar barrel and the d.
luted lime mixture added. the contents
being stirred thoroughly as each pail
full is poured in. When all of the lime
water has been added and the con-
tents have been thoroughly stirred the
mixture should be tested by taking a
little of it In small dish and adding
few drops of prussiate of potash,
deadly poison. Ii a chocolate brown
precipitate results it means that there
is not enough lime in the mixture. and
enough should be added so that the
portion tested will not turn the red
dish brown. However. in making
never got the brown precipitate when
the above amount of lime was used.
For small operations the barrel spray
outfit will likely be used. and the solu-
ton should be strained through
twenty mesh copper strainer or two
thicknesses Of gunny sacking. Where
the operations are on large scale the
above $3.50" receipt. as it is called.
may be multiplied as occasion may re-
Quire. In this case a saturated stock
solution of the copper sulphate may
be kept on hand, made by suspending
In sack In a keg of water more of
the chemical than will dissolve. a
gallon and two-thirds of this solution
will give the necessary five pounds of
the copper sulphate, while enough of
the lime solution should be added so
that the chocolate precipitate will not
result when few drops of the prus-
state of potash are added. The solu-
ton should be kept agitated while II
is being used and should be applied to
the trees under heavy pressure. Where
orchards are badly infested with scab.
sooty blotch and other fungous pests
a second and even a third treatment
should be given with the bordeaux. 1t
being well to add paris green to that
applied just after the blossoms fall. in
order TO kill the larvae of the cedling
moth. Spraying treatment of this kind
will do wonders for the fruit of
neglected orchard, and the showing on
the books will be changed from loss TO
profit
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
A NEW APPLE CLASSIFICATION.

At the recent national apple show
held at Spokane, Wash. various reso-
buttons were adopted tending 10 foster
the development of the apple industry.
and among the most important were
those outlining new and what ii is
hoped will be uniformly adopted as
the country apple classification. the
resolutions were as follows: First
that our apples be packed in three
grades Second. that the said grades
be named extra fancy choice and
orchard run. Third. that where the
words extra fancy are stamped on a
box it shall signify that the apples
when packed were sound. uniformly
graded as to size in each box. smooth.
practically free from bruises. worms.
worm stings or disease and baye rea-
sonably proper shape for the variety
fully matured: all red varieties Ia this
grade shall be at least 80 per cent red.
except Spitzenburgs. Ninesaps. iona
thans and Arkansas Blacks. which
shall be at least 20 per cent red; Vel
low Newtons. White Winter Pear
mains. Grimes Goldens. Bellefiowers.
Ortleys. Winter Bananas and Red
Cheek pippins will be allowed in this
grade. Fourth, that the choice grade
shall consist of apples sound. uniform
" graded as to size In each box, free
from any breaks In the skin or black
bruises, also free from worms or any
disease which materially Injuries the
quality Of the apple Fifth. that where
for any reason the grower or packer
does not care TO use the extra fancy
or choice grades we recommend the
varieties be packed In one grade. term
ed orchard run which shall apply TO
apples free from worms or any dis
ease which materially Injuries tie
quality OF the apple and those not
smaller than FIVE tier nor less than two
inches In diameter"
MANY an animal abundantiy equip
ped with pedigree Is put up at the
dispersion sale as q full biooded AMI
NAL DIT for breeding purposes when 10
appearance and getup ii Ii essentially
a scrub and instead Of becoming sire
or dam-the progenifor Of other scrubs
ought to be converted into beefsteak
or pork chops and its pedigree used
to light the Ore. Afavism. this tend
ency In an animal TO show scrub
traits of an ancestor. IL perhaps more
often seen In cattle than In sheep or
hogs. but when IL or other disquaiin-
cations appear in any pedigreed AMI
NAL It should serve ~ bar to its sa's
- . breeding animal
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
The Last Great prixe.

As We grow older and the shadows
begin TO lengthen and the leaves which
seemed so thick ifT youth above our
heads grow thin and show the sky be-
yond. and as those In the ranks In
front drop away. aud we come in sight.
as we all must, of the eternal rifle pits
beyond. man begins To feel that
among the really precious things of
life. more lasting aud more substantial
than many OF the objects of ambition
here, is the love of those he loves aud
the friendship of those whose friend
ship he prizes. Henry Cabot Lodge.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

WHATEVER ARE YoC DoIN0F
OF. who lay on his stomach contented-
ly munehing an apple, apparently paid
no attention to his mothers entrance.
Jack. Henry. Willle!" she exclaim-
ed reproachfully. whatever are you
doing? And those apples. Didn't
tell you not TO touch themw
"Yes. mamma" replied Jack. the
eldest. "but we're not really eating
them. We're acting the garden OF
Eden. Willie and are Adam and
Eve. and Henry. over there. Is the SER
pent trying to lead US to our downfall
by showing us how good the apples
are"
But" began the mother as sterniy
as she was able. you two must have
been eating apples. Henry hasn't done
II all. see as many as ten cores
around you"
"Oh, yeth." returned Willie. the
youngest, "we've all been taking
turnth being the therpent. GREEN'S
Fruit Grower.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

nisrel that prophetic gloom which
dives into futurity TO extract sorrow
from days and years 10 come and
which considers its own unhappy VI
sions as thu DEGREES OF Providence.
We know nothing of tomorrow. our
business is 10 he good aud happy to-
day .-sydnes Smith.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
IDENTIFIED.
The Bank Teller Was siisnesd end
Paid tho Money!


A lady with q severe aud determined
looking face aud In whose eyes there
was gieam OF triumph entered a
bank and presented check to the
paying teller.
I'm very sorry 10 trouble you. mad
am said the bank teller politely. but
you'll have to be identified" He push.
ed the check across the marble slab
toward her as be spoke.
sIdentifiedr' repeated the lady.
what does that meant Isn't the
check goody'
The bank man did not smile. fer this
was the thirty-seyenth lady who had
asked this question that day.
Il have no doubt II is" he said. "but
I don't know you DO you know any
body In the bank
why. I'm Mrs. weatherleyr' ex-
claimed the lady. "Didn't you see my
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
A ponular Role.

Mrs Rogers had The barrel Of russell
apples placed IN the attic because they
were not quite ripe enough 10 eat. aud
she warned her three boys. whose
ages range from i've 10 eleven years.
not 10 touch them
Then one rainy day when she sought
the attic 10 gel something from a
trunk she came full upon her sens sur
rounded by apple cores. Al her APP
preach two of the boys drew closer
together but the third little distance
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

your kidneys are weak or out of order.
YOU can understand how quickly your en-
tire body is affected and how every organ
seems to fail to do its duty.
If you are sick or feel badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, DR..
Kilmcr's Swamp Root. A trial will con-
vince you Of its great merit.
The mild and immediate effect OF
Swamp-Root, the great kidney and
bladder remedy. Is soon realized. It
stands the highest because its remarkable
health restoring properties have been
proven in thousands OF the most distress-
ing cases. If You need . medicine you
should have the best.
Sold by druggists in
6fty-cent and one-dol- -
lar sizes. You may ia 60.
have . sample bottle
by mail free, also
pamphlet telling you \. .1ls&pSsN
how to find out II you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to DR.. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton. N. Y. Don't make any mis-
take, but remember the name, Swamp
Root. and don't let q dealer sell You
something in place Of Swamp oot-n
you do you will be disappointed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
Commonwealth Hotel
c Opp. State House. Boston

O6ers rooms With hot and cold Watsl
for u 90 per day and up; rooms WITH
private bath for u 80 Per day and Up.
suites of two rooms and bath Tor o1yof
per day and up. weekly rates on rooms
With hot and cold Wste4 and sboWW
baths, -. 30 TO oe.e0; rooms viii pFivsta
baths, 600 to o13soo; suitss Of twt
s,oms asd bath eil.oo TO e12.eo.
Abeolutsly tirspsoof. etons 1aoss
nothing wood bot tbs dooss. Eqsippe1
With ~ ess Sanitary vaesn Clsasine
Past. Loeg Diseanes Tsispsoas y
Bvssy Rooo. 0tsiesiy . TsopeseeO
Ho1sl.
yToRER ?. CRAFTS, 11aaaes.
nonA fps Doss1se.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

Many folks reach middle life or past
without seeming to realize the very
simple fact that the laying by of a
sum for a rainy day or for future
business operations depends on hav-
ing receipts exceed expenditures by a
modest margin each year. Circum-
stances may arise which make 1t i'm
possible TO carry out such plan unin-
terruptedly. but it will prove helpful
if such a purpose is kept always in
mind.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

therefore. II Kidney
trouble is permitted to
continue, serious re-
suits are most likely
to follow. Your other
organs may need at
tention. but your kid
neys most. because
they do most and
should have attention
first Therefore when
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

We know of more than one instance
where the man OF the house has been
too poor TO subscribe for journal for
he does not bat an eyelid at handing
from 81 to 81 week over the counter
for chewing and smoking tobacco.
This is a mighty one sided PROPOSE
ton, IL there ever was one.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

1t need hardly be said that the or
chards In the favored valleys of the
west. which have been known to yield
a net revenue of as high as $500 per
acre In a single season. are not also
used as hog lots and calf pastures.
While one hears Of dual purpose cows
and dual purpose hens. there Is no
such thing in the famous apple Sec
tons referred to as dual purpose
fruit ranch. 1t is to this fact largely
that the success achieved Is due.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

Unhealthy kidneys Kake Impure Dloed.

Weak and unhealthy kidneys are re-
sponsible fer much sickness and suffering,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
MAILS CLOSE FOR

Boston, 7.o5, 1910 a. m. Il. lo, .45p.m
Danielson, 7.40, 1910 a. m, 35, 7.45 p. m.
Hartford. TAO. 1910 a. M, 5.35. 7.45 p. m.
New York, 40, 1910 am, 3.l3,5 35,7.45 p. 70
New Haven, 7.40 1910 a. m, 535, TAB p. IN.
Norwich, 40, 1910 a. M, 5.35, 7.45 p. m
Willmantic, 7.05, 10. 10 a.. M, 5.35, 40 p. IN.
Worcester, 7.05, 1910 a. m, 3 50, 5.35, 7.45 !
IN.
West and Southern States, 7.05 TAO, 1910,
m. sis, $3.50 5.35, ..45 D. m.
Worcester and New London, North, Way Sta
tons, 7.05 a. a., 3-35 p. m.
Worcester aud New London, South, Way Sta
tons. 1.05 a. m., 5-35 p m.
Boston and Hartford, East, Way Stations. ~ 8
a. m.
Boston and Hartford West, Way Stations. b-s5
p. M
Boston and Pough.. East, Way Stations, 1856
p.
Boston and Pough., West, Way Stations, lo.lt
Boston, Providence and New York, East, Way
Stations. 1910 am.
Woodstocksr south, North. East, 1890 =. m.
5.35 p. m.
Pomfret, 7.45 a. m, 5-35 p. m.
Nights for all points 7.45 p. m.
West Woodstock, Woodstock Valley.I West
ford and Eastford 1880 a. IN.
West Thompson 7.45 a. IN.
Nights for all points 7.45 p. IN.
SUNDAYS for all points 7.30 p. m.
FRANK G. LETTERS. postn.astes
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

The hired man employed on the
place should not only be able to do the
work assigned him creditably. but
should be clean of mind and mouth II
he is not to be a source of contamina-
ton to the young folks in the home.
who are really of much more impor-
lance than any of the fine stock raised
on the premises.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
RaiIvay Nail { Jerks Wanted

Clerks $500 to 81 30, and other en-
pIoyees up to zoo annually.
Uncle Sam will hold spring examl-
nations throughout the country for
Railway Mali Clerks, Custom House
Clerks, Stenographers, Bookkeepers,
Dcpartmentai Clerks and other Gov
eminent Positions. Thousands OF APP
pointments will be made. Any man
or woman over IS, In City or Country
can get Instruction and free informa-
ton ct once Of the Bureau Of Instruc-
ton, Soak Hamlin Building, Roch-
ester, N. r.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

There are good many pretty un-
profitable propositions. but about the
most no account thing is good for
nothing cur. He has no excuse for
being on top of the ground.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

The heavy SHOWS and severe wealth
er quite prevalent throughout the
northern states and keeping stock
from the usual range in stalk fields
and meadows are calling attention very
forcibiy to some method Of utilizing
the stalk roughage of the farm In such
way as will put the handling Of II
beyond interruption by deep SHOWS or
other unfavorable weather conditions.
The method that will do this more sat
isfactorily than any other Is the silo.
the installation Of which on a farm
will double the feeding value Of every
acre Of corn As land prices advance
and soil fertility becomes depleted the
silo will be viewed as a necessity on
every farm In the corn belt where
feeding operations are carried on TO
an extent worth mentioning.
Holland Customs
Holland has some peculiar customs.
In many towns bulletins are affixed
to the doors Of houses In which per-
sons are sick In order that their friends
may be appfised Of the state OF their
health without knocking or ringing.
and in Harlem the birth Of 4 child
b announced by means Of . small
placard adorned with red silk and
lace.
4 uoo Fer q.
CuDeWhats the trouble heref
Pu1acious Indtvidual-Ihat nan
gave NJ ths ue.
Cop-Weil. yoa can't black mp the
sidewalk with IL. Take Il home and
II sae next time you - eahing-
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
Old cordans.

Much money Is made by the sale OF
old rope and string. Thousands Of dol
lars are netted BY the buying and sell
ing OF old fishing nets alone. but this
amount II a mere bagafeIle to the cash
that is turned over In the handling Of
old cordage at the docks. When II II
considered that the cordage. not In
GLIDING the fitting. OF 4 large sailing
vessel costs from 5000 TO $15.000 and
that this cordage must constantly BE-
renewed II Will hc seen that an enor-
nous trade rs-,vf ~ erisisi on In this
rarssn-'
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

One sarcastic college lecturer has
got his deserts. A frequently inatten-
tive member of bis class appeared to
be dra wing In his notebook .
rarlcafure Of the instructor.
The lecturer paused and asked inn
DO you think that scrib-
bling you are doing Is importaDtT
II don't know sir. I'm sure" respond
I'd the youth. II was taking down
what you were saying"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04
Notice.

Rules and Ordinances Relating TO
Chapter 221 of the Public Acts OF 1909
regarding to Licensing Psddlers In the
Town OF Thompson.
aection lat He IL ordained bv the He.
lec,men az Thompsop. That no persou
shs,, pedd,e or sell from house to house
or .eli or EXPOSE Tor sale In the streets OF
said town OF Thomprou spy aoods. wares
or mercbapdise OF any kind Whatever.
without frst having obtnincd 4 license
therefor. THIS section shall not apply
10 farmers ar gardeners nor to mtlkmen
selling the produce OF their diaries or
farms nor to the delivery Of goods by
merchants or dealers OF said Town Of
Thompson
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

the perpetuity of America as nation
that begins to compare in Importance
with that having to do with consery-
ing the home life of the nation
through checking the pestilence of di-
vorce. purifying and remolding the
home and changing 1t from the roost-
ing place 1t so often is to an altar
where the fires of home life and love
burn with a pure and steady light.
We need to develop the conservation
policy with reference to the husband
ing of our material resources as a na-
ton. but even more are We In need OF
the beneficent influence OF better
homes.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

Nebraska IL going through the usual
change from 4 grain raising to . stock
and dairy state. a. shown by her out.
put last year Of 100000 pounds Of
butter. This Is not q large output Of
butter as compared with some other
states. but 1t Il q very creditabls
showing and Indicates q move In the
right direction
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

Preliminary surveys are being male
for an irrigation project IN the Big
Bend district in the state OF Washing
ton which. when completed, will water
10000 acres Of very rich land The
system will require several years to
Of dollars.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

One should never buy from unknown
parties SO far away from home that
he cannot reach them with club In
way of recourse IN case the stun be
gets Is not satisfactory. Many who
bite on the low price bait forget this
fact sometimes and can only grind
their teeth when disappointed
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

In addition to agricultural resources
which are shown in the production of
100000 bushels of wheat in 1909.
the state of North Dakota is rated by
those who have Investigated the mat
ter to contain 1920 square miles of
Ignite coal, carboniferous deposit
that is geologically about halfway In
process of formation between peat and
soft coal. This enormous deposit of
fuel, which is bound TO prove a potent
factor in the Industrial development
of the state. is worth 80 cents ton at
the mine and is put In the bin of the
consumer at 81 per ton.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1910-03-04

Boston, New York, Hartford and all points
north, east, south and wess al sl5 a. m.
Boston, S.l5, l0.f5 a. m. 3.45, 6 05 p. IN.
Danielson, s.l5, II a. m, 3.45 p. m.
Norwich, s Is, II a.. M, 3.45. sos p. m.
Hartford, s / 2, IL a. m, 4.l0, 90 p. m.
New York, SIS, Ii a. M, 40, 100, p. IN
Worcester. SIS .. m, 6.05 p. m.
Webster, SIS a "a, Cos p. IN.
Willimantic, Sis. IL a. M, 40 p. m.
Sundays from all points $50 a. m.