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Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
New England Trees in Winter

New England Trees in Winter is the title of bulletin No, 60 just issued by the Storrs Agricultural Experiment station of Connecticut, the authors be- ing A. F. Blakesee, professor of bot any, Connecticut Agricultural college, and C. D, Jarvis, horticulturist, StorrS Agricultural Experiment station.
 This bulletin has descriptions and illustrations of one hundred and eleven of the common trees of New England as they appear in winter. A tree in winter is quite different proposition from the same tree in summer, when the branches are all hidden by foliage This bulletin not only describes the trees and their habits of growth, but the illustrations show the complete tree and its branching habits, the bark and buds and in many cases the seeds or fruit. Ali the illustrations are from original photographs of living trees,
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
. . .

"Back to the land" is popular catch word just now, but writer in the Denver News observes that this is a big country and that to get 10 the land with family and bag and baggage costs more money than many poor city people can afford. He wants to have institutions for helping such men to make start at farming, taking the land as security.
 The useful role of plain truth-telling falls to Congressman Berger, the first and only socialist member of the House It is role worth cultivaling An excellent beginning was made Thursday when Mir. Beger com mented upon the game of politics as it is being played within the field ofihiS personal vision. "Day before yesterday, you the democratsl got the old soldier Voten he remarked; 'yesterday you got the Jewish vote; and today you have gone after the labor vote. The fact that "the Honse laughed left no doubt as to the precision with which the shot took effect.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
Gambling Defined

In response to a request from Secretary l.. H. Healey, of North Woodstock, Attorney General John H. Light has given to the state board of agriculture an opinion as to what constitutes gambling at agricultural fairs, thus eonstruing Section 40; of the General Statues. The attorney general says that the Legislature clearly intended to exclude from fair grounds all forms of gambling, and he adds that it is unlawful to practice any game of chance for the purpose of deciding wagers, and that the risking of money or anything of value upon a foot race, horse race or on contest of chance of any kind is gam bling.
 The attorney general says that gaming and gambling are words of the same meaning and are inter changeable, but that the word "gam- ble' is the most apt and substantial to covey the idea of unlawful play and is inclusive of hazarding and betting as well as play. He finds that the word has been defined to be a contract between two or more persons by which they agree to play cards, dice, billiards or other instruments according to cer- tain rules with a view to win money or lother things waged upon the issue of the contest. He finds, however, that it is not gambling to compete for a prize, purse or premium if offered by the board to the successful person in any contest or exhibition.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
NLITEORIl

At last you have IL You have led the Ashford schools every month this year, Miss Curtis and children of the Woods school, and now you have one hundred percent for November. What a happy school you must be It looks as though the red badge pupils have been very diligent.
 Comparison of my Three Towns. Town Percent att. Town Percent per. Woodstock s6.54 Woodstock 59.4S Eastford 9o2S Ashford 45.s3 Ashford 94.89 Eastford S2.l3
 Now Woodstock leads, Each town has led once each this year. IL was nearly tie game between EaSttord and Woodstock last month. l regret that my Inst report including the town of Ashford must find Ashford at the bottom of the list.
 The average attendance for Wood stock was 229.79, for EaStford was Sl II and for Ashford was l23.4l.
 As l shall have only Woodstock and Eastford to supervise for the rest of the year, my future reports will be on these two towns alone unless the Ash ford supervisor makes them out and sends them to me ready for the press. Charles E. Pratt,
 Superintendent of Rural Schools.
 Putnam, Dee. IS, 1911.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
Superintendent of Rural Putnam, Dec. IS, 1911.

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 Shake of the grip of your old enemy Nasal Catarrh, by using Ely's Cream Balm. Then will all the swelling and soreness be driven out of the tender, in- famed membranes. The fits of sneez- ing will cease and the discharge, as of fensive to others as 10 yourself, will be stopped when the causes that produce il are removed. Cleanliness, comfort and renewed health by the use Of Cream Balm. Sold by all druggists for 50 cents, or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren St., N. Y.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22

~AsS|1 lie na0 Dfen on ms way to San Francisco to spend Christmas with his favorite married sister; and midway. ill the most barren desert of the country, q bridge had been swept away by winter gales. His destina- ton could not possibly be reached un- til Christmas was we'll ever.
 Wallingford east glance out over the wide stret5n of rolling plans with only a few scattered shacks to break their endless waste; and then he looked back to his bulging suit case The latest and most wonderful toys he could find in the city shops were crowded into that bag. for his sister s only boy. Then, not caring whether or not a highwayman might be looking in at the window of the parlor car he took a small box from his waist coat pocket and looked sorrowfully at ring from which three exquisite diamonds flashed back at him.
 Wallingford leaned back in his chair and in imagination pictured his sisters joy when slipping that ring on her finger He could hear her sculd him for his extravaganza and chaff him for having no one else for whom to buy such baubles He sighed and returned it to his pocket much as he might have cast it to the depths of the sea; it would do him as much good there as it would in his pocket under the present circumstances.
 Wallingford was reconciled to q Christmas dinner over a lunch eoun- ter when his eye caught the name of Yankville. Yankville probably boast ed a near-thousand inhabitant yet Yankville also suggested the name of Eserly-Jaek Everly. When Walling- ford had last heard of Jack Everly the latter was located in Yankvile. That was some eighteen months be- fore, but there was nc reason why he should not be there still
 It seemed that everyone in Tank vile knew the Everly homestead. It was the only one of any proportions in the village.
 The red glow from an open fire within cheered Wallingford's numbed faculties as he rang the bell at the Everly door
 On the face of her who opened the door, surprise was the principal ex- pression. For. Wallingford. his six feet-two encased in a great fur coat all dangling with glistening snow beads and his handsome glowing face looking frankly into her own. was a surprise for any eyes
 She did not wait for him 10 explain his errand but with the matrons priv. ilege of hospitality invited him into the warmth of the house.
 Tt was too cold to stand outside" she explained and waited for his
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22

You will not regret having nro- ised to acceu. what had boggbs r.s'i'- {. my sister, Wallingford Ioa.. slightly toward sylvia's gray ,,-sa d..s and through tae strands of her e0ls1 sss hair, and ths man in him had 1,-ea s..- gle before q1enching the light ir tss own eyes. It was the girI herss,s m ','s was unable to hide a tremor ~
 T promise" she said unsta.s,
 But it seems-odd."
 Dick returned, staggering ppde, load of toys. Then they all i,rn.s q gladly into the spirit of Christmas fe1
 When my husband was uy;n.. said Sylvia as she pinned up a ti1v
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22

F7OuSes
 stocking, "he always spoke of the dav when he could do this" The esa of her sentence was drowned in fbe chatter of huge box of blocks drop. ping to the hearthstone.
 @Cheer up" said WalHngfor5. wooden blocks don't break.
 He stopped to pick the fallen toys and wondered if the woman pinning up the stocking beside him heard the humping of his heart A small box found it's way into Sylvias hand
 Mrs. Vale, l can't keep this anoth. CT minute,' Wallingford said.
 "Oh, I say!" exclaimed Dick when the flashing diamond ring was m. wrapped. You shouldn't expect to make sis take-'
 You promised" The eyes of the two men met and Elkins knew then and there what Wallingford's lips would speak.
 With two of the oposite sex against her Sylvia had little chance to demur and with a tingling sensation in every nerve she slipped the ring on her right hand.
 It was late the next night when the child had again been tucked in bed to dream of a wonderful day in the king. dom of toys with three grown up peo. pie to play with him, that the three again sat about the open fire.
 T never spent a happier Christ mas" said Wallingford with glad ring in his voice.
 Nor l." put in Dick "Vale missed a good time all right" he added sleep fly. Sis and her brother-in-law are quite smitten." And unaware of the havoc he had created in Wallingfords heart he took his departure for bed, leaving the two in silence
 But the silence was a complete one -one in which spoken words and thoughts were unnecessary, Alter moment Wallingford leaned forward and compelled Sylvia's eyes and Wnlle he did so he took her right hand anu removed the ring and put it firmly on the third finger of her left hand
 Next Christmas" he said tenderE' i've will spend at our own hreslae' It is all very sudden and very wonael' ful. Sylvia, but I always do impoflan' things suddenly and-love IS aiSass wonderful.
 Washington.-The treaty or ios' with Russia, against which the 9ss' of this country have been prolesuns for mnay years will be termlha'ea without giving serious offence 10 .n' CZar's Government. Formal nou0' has been served on the GoVerhmen. at St. Petersburg of the inteIhon ' the United States to end the teag on January l, 1913 President laa took the situation into his own haa1' and through the United States Ah'sa, sador at St. Petersburg made 9he m- move toward the cancellation ol .1 treaty. The President in spe'.~. message notified the United o'a Senate of his action and asked lOi approval and ratification of thai uOs,
 Ignoring the Sulzer resolua. passed by the House denounelns treaty. the President asked the ' ate alone to ratify and appfo'e action. I.
 After three hours of discusslon Senate Committee on Forelsh tions, instead of reporting s Senate resolution giving it's appy, ' made a concession to the DenO' in the Senate and House Dy lne' '., ' the lower legislative branch III g resolution which both Houses ia'''
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22

no museum specimens being used.
 Upon request, copies of this bulletin will be sent free to all readers of Con- necticut and to others who are special ly interested in trees. Address Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station, Storrs, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
RUSSIA IN DEFIANT MoO'
But Washington Believes Ns"
 Ls Possible.

St. Petersburg.-It is appaie- .,,aA Russia has no intention oi any concessions whatsoe'e' r,s,. Jewish passport question, no " " what proposals may De msas mas |. government of the United s'e ,'a,-a members of the Duma are sAsr s.-,s as to the possibility of the Dsll0s, !, { uarty taking any serious ac',0n r,.-., natter. The leaders of the p ..sy| sert that no members Of 'He .,,os m would dare to touch the qu'
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
Natt1re's Beauties.

If we were charged so much head for sunsets or If God sent round drum before the hawthorn came in flower. what a work we should make about their beauty.-Robert Louis Ste venSon.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
EASTEoKn.

Although the grammar room in the village school has the best attendance, the other schools have worked hard for first place. The spirit in every school is very gratifying.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
Won,an'a Ace.

Indelicaey of mentioning the age of women is not modern notion. Women are referred to in large num- bers in the old Testament. yet there was only one-Sarah. Abraham's wife whose age is recorded.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
The attendance banner goes to Miss

T Ht HIItTUHIIVV UHIIIINE bVN' v" TIT '60' Sarah A. Potter's school. The attend ance is so good in ten of the schools that 1t is impossible to justly speak with praises for one without praislng all. | therefore congratulate all. Some however, have made very marked i'm provement in their past attendance records.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22

Stops itching instantly. Cures piles. eczema, salt rheum, letter, itch, hives, herpes, scabies-Doan' Ointment. At any drug store.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
To Subscrlbers of the Patriot

According to Order No. gO7 O she Post office Department subscn- bers cannot be indebted to newspa- per more than one year and still have She paper sent to them at the second elass rate. The order reads as follows:
 A reasonable time will be allowed publishers to secure renewals of sub scriptions, but unless subscriptions are expressly reReWed after the term for which they are paid within the follow Ing periods;
 oaiiies, within three months,
 Weeklies, within One Year, they shall not be counted in the leglu- mate list of sl bscribers, and copies mailed on account thereof shdH not be accepted for maatHg at the second class postage rate of one cent pound, but may be mailed at the transient sec ond class postage rate of cent for each four ounces or fraction thereof, prepaid by stamps affixed
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22

bD N'eilin gford been any thing 5Jt wealthy bach. elor anG accustomed to hav- ing everything he wanted, the ciro D1stances would have seemed less of a calamity.
 He had bken on his way
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
Superintendent Pratt's Report.
WOODSTOCK

This is my attendance report for the month ending November 24, 1911.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
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Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22
CATA|!R!,!6|

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Putnam patriot., 1911-12-22

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26
Out For Time; Thrown From Huaa,

Oue for Time; Thrown From Buggy.
While out for time, and under the
influence OF liquor, James Lynch. an
Iowa Central switchman. was pretty
badly bruised about noon today when
he fell from buggy near the Riverside
cemetery gates on Center street. Lynch
was driving McCombs livery rig and
was running the horse. A physician
was called to attend to Lynchs in
juries, and the young man was turned
over to relatives. After Lynch fell out
the horse ran back on Center street to
State, turned west to First. and thence
south. At the Church street corner. in
turning toward the barn, the buggy
coflided with a telephone pole and was
pretty badly demolished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26
s,eNERs SCARCE
SaIoonists in Distress For Signatures
and Il 10 Reported That Questionable
Methods Are Being Used.

m0tn00o AEO oOiU9 OSOO.
The Marshall County Citizens Asso-
citation is in possession Of information
from a citizen to the effect that he has
been offered 80 to sign saloon petit
ton and to the effect that an inmate
Of the county Jail has also been Of
fered money to sign q saloon petition.
The statute IL very positive in making
It bribery both to give and take money
as consideration for signing saloon
consent and there is trouble promised
for those upon whom the offense can
be proved.
Signers are, exceedingly scarce. The
ants have been out this week check
ing up on their figures. They have
the pledges Of 1852 who signed the
Iremonstrance against saloons and who
have promised not to sign for saloons.
They also have the promises OF $40
more who will sign a remonstrance
against saloons but who did not sign
the former remonstrance. These alone
total 104 more than a majority Of those
who voted at the city election. How
ever there IS yet list Of nearly 500
who have said that they would not
sign either way and in order to ascer
tain how well these men were with
standing the onslaught Of the saloon
canvassers committees have been out
this week interviewing them.
A total Of l34 OF these neutrals have
been given to committees at work in
twenty-five district. At noon today
| seven districts have reported 116 neu-
trails seen, Of whom 90 are determined
not to sign and only II are reported
who have either signed or who can't
! be found. II this average on one-fourth
| the list keeps up there will be at least
400 neutrals In addition to 1872 re-
monstrance fellows who will refuse to
sign. Only In very rare instances can
anyone be found OF the remonstrance
Fellows who has signed for saloons.
so the saloon petitions can't contain
much over 1000 to 100 bona fide
! names.
The petition must be filed Saturday
or else those who signed on the first
day must sign again to come within
the thirty day limit. If it is filed every
name will be copied and committees
sent to the residences of the signers to
ascertain whether the signature Is
bona fide. II forgeries are discovered
the man who made affidavit to the sig
nature will probably have to stand
trial. Over 200 men have agreed to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

20 to work 10 obtain Withdrawals and
men from the country around have
promised to help In this work. Big
public meetings viii be held at which
the names OF signers will DO can
vassed to learn who Is the best man
to approach q signer to obtain his
withdrawal. However. unless whoie-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26
GLASS FALLS FOUR STORIES.
Chips Cement Sidewalk But Fortu
nAtoly Misses Passarsbv.

nately Misses Passsrsby.
The falling Of a heavy pane of plate
glass from fourth story window OF
the Letts-Fletcher Company office
building at Main and Second avenue
shortly before noon today might have
proved disastrous to passersby had the
glass fallen on its downward plunge a
few minutes later. when the street
would have been filled with noon hour
traffic.
The glass, probably forced outward
by lumber piled near it from the in
side, fell heavily enough to chip the
cement walk. One man happened to
be passing at the time, but was near
the curb line and was not injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

The Concordia Nahebund will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs Harry
vogel. lot North Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

We have good stock Of the new wire
drawn fllament Tungsten lamp
Buchanan Boughton Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26
NAY NOT FILE At ALL
Runner That Saloon Petition viii Not
Dc Filled at All Unless 100 sisnsrs
Ars ssoursd-Rumor Lacks vsrifea.

tion.
A rumor that had its source in a
conversation which took place among
q group Of saloon sympathizers this
morning was to the effect the saloon
petition would not be filed at all unless
1,7o0 signers We're secured. The rea-
son. the conversation developed, was
that II this number was not secured the
Tetition would not be filed so that a
second attempt to circulate a petition
could be made In few months.
The law specifies that the board of
supervisors shall not canvass more
than one saloon consent petition a year
A petition that contained 100 sigma
lures would have 1lS more than a ma
jority.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

New wire drawn filament Tungsten
lamps. Prices reduced. Buchanan
BouRhton Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Try Waukesha cottage cheese, 70,
will like It: 10 cents q pound. at gro
GERS and markets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Don't forget the NJ. w. A. degre'
team dance at Odd Fellows hall to-
night. Everyone come and have =
good time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Mr. w. H. Shove left today fol
Sprin gneld on account OF the death Of
Mrs. Shove's brother, George r. Berri-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Mrs. T. B. Haines was hostess Tues
day afternoon at the regular study
meeting Of the Baptist Hill Bible Glass
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Get the new wire drawn Tungsten
lamps Of us. They do not break sc
easy Buchanan BoWghton Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Culley's special blend coffee at 80
cents Is a most delicious blend of fine
coffees and it will please you for flavor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Silver plated fiat ware. knives, forks
spoons and many odd pieces, at Aliens
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

sale forging OF signatures II done II
seems Improbable from tho figures In
the possession OF the antis that the
petition will ever be filsd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

The condition Of Francis Cober, who
Is Ill at st. Thomas hospital, shows
quite a marked Improvement today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

| Don't forget the NJ W. A. degree
team dance at Odd Fellows hall to-
night Everyone come and have j
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Dance at F'orney's hall Thursday
yentn9. Hot coffee and lunch free
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will hold . rummage sale IN
the old Baptist church May and 3.
Any ono having anything to donate
phone Mrs. Theo Johnston, or Mrs.
r. Il Emaa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Friohtful 8pasms.
Of tho stomach. liver and kidneys the
and weak Kidneys are overcome by
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Fresh strawberries. pineApples. grape
fruit and oranSes, ct Culisys.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Z Dance at Forney's hall Thursday
evening. Hot coffee ana lunch free
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

The Catholic Ladies' Mite Society
will meet Thursday afternoon with
Miss katherine Mcclure. Mrs. w
Peters, and Mrs. William Kenehan, at
the Mcclure homo. zoos South Center
street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26
nas.nsaa Hsdan. !. Newsea'a
Dr. Graham. ostsopstn. fremont block

4 DE- Grove w. Harris. Of Ferguson.
was In the city today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Mrs. Charles Hurd went to Amea
Tuesday evening. called on account OF
an accident to her dAughter-in-law,
Mrs. Emery Hurd. who was injured by
falling from the hay loft Of q barn At
the Hurd home
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

There is no change today In the con-
dftion Of Mrs. w. H. C. Woodward. OF
Marietta, whose case 10 still believed
to be practically hopeless.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-04-26

Mrs. Thomas Clafrey and children
Agnes. william, and Margaret, ant
Miss Kate Liston. all Of st. Anthony
returned home Monday after q few
days, visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Martir
Liston. Mrs. Claffey and Miss Listo,
are sisters Of Mr.. Liston.