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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

When ever a human monster turns
his back upon his mother. then wher-
ever he is seen thereafter he should
be recognized as a being whose end
is deep damnation, and whose pres.
ence is stencil In the nostrils OF
decent people. We have a few OF
these things in human shape IN this
community. They constitute nuis-
ance which should be abated-Ex-
change.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

rage 10 an lnHu'
entail European.
with entree to
court circles and
the receipt OF
honors from So
cial leaders In q
great foreign cap
ital, Is not an I'M
mixed Joy. An
o t b err European
has discovered, on
the other hand.
that prestige and
wealth and sta
ton do not Al
permit him to
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

hosts at Vichy,
France, during his
"cure."
One evening he
was taken behind
the scenes Of the
Casino theater, aft.
er seeing the first
act Of a ballet. and
complimented the
dancers with nat
terlng enthusiasm.
Earlier In the eve
ming he had given
his frat dinner par
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
Another New Idea.

THAT man is dangerous radical
he is always picking up some fool.
ish or dangerous new idea"
What Is his latest?"
when his first grandchild was
born, the other day. he wasn't disap-
pointed in the least because she was
girl and, in fact, insisted that the
luckiest man was the ono whose
ehildren were all daughters"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
Matter Of Doubt.

whats the matter with Podo.
sleigh? He looks a. II he had 'os'
his last friend"
II haven't been able to find ou'
whether his depression is due to Tue
fact that he became the father o.
twins last week or to the poor SNOW
ing of the home team"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

A Complete Change.
DO you mean to say that you flirted
with your wife all the evening at the
masked ball and didn't know herr"
That's right. But she was so
deuced agreeable-how was I to know
her!"-Tit-Bits.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
Plenty Of Mud, Too.

The Barber-One of our customers
had his rheumatism cured by mud
baths.
The Customer-No good to me. I've
stood as q candidate in two elections,
and my rheumatism IL as bad as ever!
London Opinion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
Not 70 Blame.

Most Of our real sorrows are our
own fault" said the man Of severe
ideals.
u don't see how you can say that
rejoined the baseball fan. Il wasn't
PLAYING on our home team when 1t lost
those critical games. was I!"-Boston
Herald. Vi N
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

Though Mrs. Taft has not openly
joined the movement against the use
Of orchids and other high priced flow
ers for social affairs. she is assisting
it greatly by the decorations she in
sists on at her own receptions. The
wife of the president is great lover
Of spring blossoms, and, in fact,
throughout the year prefers them to
the imported exotics. At her largest
dinners this season there always is
an abundance of white lilies with dain-
ty garlands OF arbutus. The effect is
charming for long table and makes
a more artistic combination than hot
house roses and carnations or heavy
orchids.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

their mother In this respect.
They are being educated after
the manner of the soldier. They
attend classes at the peers college
forenoons and play with other chill
dren afternoons, being frequently
Joined by their parents, especially the
empress, in their recreations.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
Ultra Fear.

Folsdick-Holman Is ridiculously
afraid OF being imposed on.
Pickett should say he is! Why.
he wouldn't dare to look for an egg
on the first of April IL he heard 20
hens cackling -Lippincott's.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

Don't kick over the ladder Upon
which you are rising. Don't forget
the rock from whence you are hewn
This admonition applies with terrific
force to certain negroes in this town,
who, since they have gotten able to
wear breeches which are not patched,
are simply beside themselves. One
would not imagine from their proud
boast and peacock strut that they
had ever known poverty, but they
have. Such Is the age In which we
live.-Dallas Express.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
No Patriot,

No PAtf!ot,
What makes you think Bliggins is
not a patriotic citizen?"
"Why, he isn't as much interested
in the score Of a baseball club as he
10 In convention away OF IN some
distant town" .5,., T.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

Capt. Charles Young OF the Ninth
United States cavalry, who has just
been promoted to the rank of major,
is the only negro oficer graduated
from West Points 1t is said no other
negro has ever attained a similar
rank in the regular army. Young is
now military attache to Liberia, and is
organizing the army Of the black re-
public. 81. s.% n g. FL.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
iOf Course.

"People used 70 think tomatoe.
grew on weeds and were unnt
eat"
n suppose 1t was difficult to keop
them from growing profusely every
where then" s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
Necessity Works Wonders.

Necessity Works Wonders.
$50 you flew 400 miles without
stop. / didn't think one could make
80 long a flight with an aeroplane."
money to ship the machine by
freight"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
No LONGER Interested.

No Longer Interested.
"Are you taking any interest In Dol.
itics, Mrs. Wobbleigh?"
mot now. did for awhile"
"Why has the campaign CEASED to
interest you?"
Our bridge club has started up for
the season"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
Their Dislike.

.'The members of that musical so
ciety are such vegetarians that they
Will not sing rounds
what have rounds to do With
vegetarianism?"
''They are too suggestive Of beef"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
Betrayed Herself.

"She claims that she belongs to a
good old southern family"
Don't you believe her. I over.
heard her referring to help yesterday
and she didn't pronounce it :hse.'S
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
Another Sectional OUTRAGE.

Another SECTIONAL outrage.
The indignant Georgian clenched
his fists, and his eyes flashed fire.
whats the matter?" Queried the
bystanders.
THAT blooming guy from Indiana"
he snorted, rs putting salt on his wa.
termelon!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

Widows mourn only in the presence
Of their women friends. To their
masculine admirers they show a
sweet air OF mild resignation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

"A mans smile at best IL grin ideal
ized-but a woman's smile includes
every shade Of emotion Of which she
Is capable. y. z..s sa..j
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
You Know Whose IT'S.

Tooply 10 the possessor OF an un.
governable temper"
How can you say that when Too
ply is one Of the meekest men In
town."
"Oh. he acquired 1t by marriage"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
Not New.

You should see my now typew'ls
er," said Mr.. Smart to his frieno' :.
they went down In the elevator -
gether; "but its secondhand.
"eecond-hand?" Fl
SUmrhum. 4 vidow."-JudeA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
AL,MoNy BUT NO DIVORCE
FOR AMERICAN BEAUTY

Another American girl has FOUND.
through bitter experience, that mar
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
A Feminine Thought.

"Oh, I'm undone!" walled the lady
candidate who had met political de-
feat. XIX T.. =,
lnstinctively dozen OF her faithful
henchwomen rushed to her and prof
fered pins 4#5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
HER MAJESTY SADAKO:
JAPAN'S NEW EMPRESS

Like Emperor Yoshihito, Empress
Sadako is extremely democratic, AS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
MULAI HAFlD A SPORT;
REAL STAGE "JOHNNY'

Mulai Hafid, ex-sultan OF Morocco,
has graduated rapidly In the pleasures
ell. ".. ~ hia EnrODQal
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

Societies, fostered by negro patron.
age, fail, in many instances, to serve
their purpose, because they are, ap-
parently, blind to conditions or tardy
in effecting remedy suited to our
ills. Every individual is entitled to
the full enjoyment Of whatever his
efforts conceive, nor, should he be
blamed If he chooses not to grant an
other participation in his dues. Rea-
son and judgment should guide our
thoughts in whatever way directed;
and justice should be the conclusion
at which to arrive Then, whenever
the negro shall have considered the
blessings to be obtained by these de-
malls, he will be more inclined to per-
feet organizations and develop his
latent powers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

The girl who gives you the marble
heart takes trouble to pulverize It, II
you give her a chance. ~, ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

Late breakfasts make wise man
forget he ID wiGs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
The Brokers' Daughter

..wiIl you take any stock In my
0f1er!- asked the sutton. n .
4 .sYou must first 30 to PA" answer
/: "a ths wise daughter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
IMAGINATIVE Person.

rs your burglar-proof system an
absolute security against thieves?"
Guaranteed"
Then install one for me. don't
want to be robbed OF any more illu-
sions."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

No state in the Union has had less
friction between the races than Ala
bama has had for the past year or so.
II the usual crime" has been COM
mitted in Alabama during the past
twelve months, the Advertiser does
not recall it. There has not been a
lynching in this state in more than
a year. Lynching has been made un-
popular in Alabama because of the
vigorous policy of our chief executives
The crimes which usually provoke
lynchings are now very rare, fact
which is also due to the awakened
fear and respect of the law in Ala
bama. Alabama negroes, numerous
though they be. cause less trouble,
and fewer lynchings occur here than
in Kansas, where the negroes are not
so MISUNDERSTANDING (Ala.) Ad-
vertiser
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

The foreign commerce OF Greece az.
gregates about $50,000,OOO annually.
of which $3O,O00,0O0 is imports and
$20,000,000 exports. The United
States shares in this commerce to
the extent. according to Greek Of
fetal returns, Of about 100000, Of
which imports from the United States
constitute only 100000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

Spend some Of your money with the
enterprises Of your own race. Quit
acting fool.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18

II injure my neighbor Of course
my neighbor Is bound to injure me in
return-and of course there Is no end
to that pursuit. No civilization was
ever built up on that. On the con-
trary. civilization, especially our CIV
ilization, has been built up on the
principle of not retaliating, of not do
ing evil to other men, as they do to
you. On the other hand, while l be-
lieve in initiating the white man in
most things that he does, believe
in initiating him. not in the evil
things, but in the good things, and
the people who curse the negro are
not the best white people, but the
worst. The best white people are
those who are seeking to educate the
negro, to build him up, to make him
a Christian. They are the people who
do not reply with retaliation, but who
return good for evil rather than evil
for evil.-Booker Washington.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-18
AFRO-AMER|CAN CULLNCS

The annual Hampton conference, OF
which reports have just arrived, tells
part Of the story Of how the colored
man In the south is working out his
salvation as a free citizen. At Hamp-
ton for the past 16 years there has
been q midsummer gathering OF the
leaders OF the colored raoe-the men
and women from all the southern
states who are doing practical work
In agriculture, education, sanitation,
rural welfare and better forms OF rec
reation on behalf Of race that was
released from the bonds Of slavery
less than half century ago. The re-
ports of the 1912 conference are par
ticularly significant and encouraging.
For example, in the agricultural Sec
ton it was brought out that OF the
500, 900 colored farmers of the south,
218.000 own land and buildings valued
at almost billion dollars. In Virginia
1920 negroes own and operate their
own farms, a gain Of 20 per cent. in
ten years, and 1906 others are work
ing farms as tenants. In Georgia the
colored farmers increased from $4,000
to $4,000 in ten years; in Arkansas
from $4,000 to $500, and In MISSISSIPPI
pi there was an increase of $4,000.
The educational progress Is especially
gratifying. The percentage Of negro
illiterates in the whole country
dropped from 44.5 in 1900 to 30.4 In
1910; for the aegroes Of the south it
dropped from 48 in 1900 to 1873 in 1910.
In 1900 there were three states, Louisi-
ana, Alabama and Georgia, where
over so per cent of the negroes could
not read or write. in 1910 Louisiana
with 1872 per cent Of negro Eliterates
makes the poorest showing. AS they
prosper IN material things the ne
groes are supporting more and more
generously their various schools. For
example, Americas Institute in Geor.
gia, maintained by 70 colored Baptist
churches, began life in 1897 with an
income Of 1854 from these churches.
and last year 1t received $4,000 from
the same sources.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Deaths

In Auburn, April Is, Clarence NJ. French, aged 40 years. Formerly of Putnam.
 In Somers, April 9th, Charles H.. Edson of Putnam.
 In Putnam, April 14th, Elizabeth Kinlock, aged S4 years.
 In Putnam. April F, Mrs. George Whittlesey, aged 79 years.
 In Putnam, April IT, infant daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. John Logee, aged year.
 In Hartford, April g, John LaPlace, aged 50 years. Resident of North Sterling.
 In Dayville, April 10, Mrs. Patrick Caffrey, aged S4 years.
 In Danielson, April 10, Mrs. Lydia Bates, aged 63 years.
 In North Ste ding, April II, William Miller, aged S2 years.
 In Groton, April 5, Henry A. Wood, aged 63 years.
 In East Brooklyn, April ', Thomas Gaudreau, aged 69 years.
 In South Foster, k. l., April :, Mrs. George A. Eddy, aged "A years.
 In Providence, April 3, Vincent Bowen, aged D years. Formerly of Danielson.
 In Brooklyn, Mrs. Sarah H. Lawton, aged s4 years.
 In Norrh Sterling, April II, William Miller, aged S2 years.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
WEST COLCHESTER.

George Brown of Danielson called on Albert Smith and wife last week Wednesday.
 Mrs. H. E. Hawkins and son Henry visited with Walter Bussey and wife of Norwich last week.
 John Loomis visited in Everett Sat- urday and Sunday of last week.
 Mrs. Harry Flint of Providence was the guest of her parents, A. H. Smith and wife, last week.
 Mrs. Marc Shippee and children are spending a few weeks with her par. ents, Lewis Place and wife.
 Albert H. Smith and wife are enter taining Misses May and Marion Flint of Providence.
 Mrs. Olive Tripp, Mrs. c. w. Place and Mrs. Fred Ashton were callers oi Albert Smith and wife last week Thursday.
 Miss Rosanna Montie of Putnam spent Sunday with Edward Montie and wife.
 Fred Ashton of Bowditch Mills at tended a banquet at the Putnam Inn, Saturday evening.
 A new steel Hume and horizontal water wheel, IS horse power, is added to the Bowditch Mills.
 w. Crawford Greene was in Daniel son and Dayville recently.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
l.. M. KEITH

grading repairing Cemetery work and all kinds
 of teaming
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
VICINITY.
WEST WOODSTOCK

Miss Bernelce Bates returned to Will. limantic Normal Monday after pro- longed vacation on account of small pox.
 A family has just arrived at the Nichols place which they have pur- chased.
 We have had two chimney ii res in our parish. One in the house occupied by MT. Jones, the Congregational pas tor, which for a time seemed quite se- rious as the wind blew fiercely. An other, Friday evening, in the home of Mrs. Wilcox. The latter was hard to suppress as it was burning in soot in parts of the chimney that could not be reached.
 They are busy repairing the roads in this parish, and seldom are they in such bad condition.
 The schools in town begin Monday after two weeks vacation. Miss John- son being unable to return to her school in the West district, Miss Max well from Maiden has taken her place and will board with Mrs. Chamberlin.
 Lyman Armstrong received fifty or more post cards on his eightieth birthday, April 9. The first birthday remembrance of his long life.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
A5iN0ToN

MT. and Mrs. Fred Smith of Chicago are visiting NIT. and Mrs. Charles Smith.
 Charles Smith is quite ill.
 MT. Harris is moving this week to the Dr. Hutchin's place which he re- gently purchased.
 George Johnson has sold his place to MT. Whipple.
 The teachers have returned to their schools after their Easter vacation. Miss Wilbur to Woodstock, Miss May Sharpe to Passaic, New Jersey and Miss Virginia Sharpe 10 Versailles.
 Miss Marion Pike has returned to her home in Caterbury.
 Wolf Den Grange held very inter esting meeting Wednesday night, April 10. The subject was: Arbor Day and papers, readings and quota tions were given bearing that subject. At the next regular meeting April "A. H. H. Davenport will speak on the subject of good roads. The Lecturers hour will be decalred "Openp so others than patrons may be present if they wish.
 Ye Old Folks Concert and Old Il tainment committee of the Grange last Friday night was "a financial success; both the supper and concert being well attended. "Ye Singers" were dressed in Colonial styles and ,they sang old fashioned melodies. Mrs. Sharpe was pianiest.
 Governor Clark and wife of Alaska, and Governor Clark's mother, Mrs. William Ross Iof Chaplain were in town Tuesday. Six deer were seen in :this place near the Congregational church. Dr. and Mrs. Howe of Yantic were recent guests of their daughter, Mrs. Charles Arnold. Miss Lillian Hills of Hartford spent Sunday with Mrs. Pennell on Wash. moquet place.
 Mir. Carroll, who was sick for several weeks last fall with typhoid fever was taken there last week for an operation.
 Henry Allin was home over Sunday from Norwich.
 H. H. Davenport was in New Haven on Tuesday.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19

The showery April Sabbath kept many church-goers from listening to the fine sermon of Rev. J. K. Moore, but the long summer of beautiful Sab- baths are just ahead of us. Let us show our pastors that we appreciate their care for us.
 The work is commenced on the new sidewalk for which we ali have been so anxious.
 Our friends who spent Easter with us in these dear old homes have return ed to their work and schools.
 Miss Clara Barton, who built up the American Red Cross, has answered her Masters call after ninety years of un- selfish devotion.
 A paper IS in circulation to ascertain the minds of our women in regard to Voting, and we are glad to see the large numbe of names against it. We truly hope that it is not true that Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, president of the National Woman's Suffrage associa- tion, is credited with announcing that s'The time has come for suffragists to use force.p Do the women of America ignore the fact that there are enough good, smart, intelligent men with the ability to make good sound laws and have them enforced. There is no need of thunder, cyclone, or whirlwind to bring the beautiful foliage that will soon be ours to enjoy. No more is there need of the suffrage movement o be whirled into our national life. Who of us wish to be responsible for the great issues that are before us. Who of us would care to sit as jurors for weeks or months. Men are studying these great problems. Thousands of bright young men are preparing to meet all the problems that confront the nation and the world. Let us read, study, and try to use our influence for the right. Women can make or mar the nation. May God help us to see and do every duty faithfully.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Births

In Waltham, Mass, April 11th, a daughter, Hermine Louise, to MT. and Mrs. Henry Allard.
 In Oneco, son to MT. and Mrs. James Bailey
 In Canterbury, April 5, a son to Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Tracy.
 In Louisville, Ky, April l, son to MT. and Mrs. Frank Cogsweil.
 In Brooklyn, April ?, son to Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Woodward.
 In Gloucester, March 2S, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Charles Phillips.
 In East Killingly, April 6, son to MT. and Mrs. Edward Adams.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Deyoe Takes Least GalIoas: Always

Paint Devoe; it's the cheapest paint in inc world: never mind the price; 1t may or may not be more. Less gal Ions will paint the house; and the paint will outwear anything.
 Skip wear; :you've got to wait, to find that out. It covers more you haven't got to wait to find that out. It's the cheapest Of all; no mattef about the price.
 MT Frank A Morse, West Rutland, Vt, says: "An old painter, "no aad nad many times, said 12 to l5 gallons De yoe.5 I got 15; it took 6 l-2, with l l'2 of oil. p MT, William Vaughan, Central Rut- land, Vt, bought g; had ieft-
 That's how. en, as Sold by H. l.. Burt. well-conduc
 ~here to find
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19

Standard ncubators acknowledged by most pouymen WORLDS BEST HATCHERS They
 every they MODELS From machines made, STRENGTH DURABILITY, FINISH, and HATCHABILlTf.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
M arriages S

In Putnam, April 18th, by Rev. John Van den Noort, Emanuel Duvert and Evangeline Dutremble.
 In Da nielson, March 2S, by Rev. c. H. Barber, Orlow Speed of Torrington and Miss Mildred McStay of Central Village.
 In Canterbury, April s, by the Rev. c. K. Smith, Fred l.. Lombard of Portland, Me-, and Annie l.. Pearson of Providence.