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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
ltIs We'll 10 Know That.

Alfalfa boards itself and pays for
the privilege.
Alfalfa adds humus to the soil.
Alfalfa sod plows hard.
Alfalfa sod produces good crops.
Alfalfa yields are large.
Alfalfa hay represents quality. !.
Alfalfa is best seeded without =
nurse crop.
Alfalfa should be seeded with .
drill.
Alfalfa should not be pastured un-
til we'll established.
Alfalfa should not be pastured In
the spring. when starting growth.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
TAKES OFF DANDRuFF,
HAIR STOPS FALLING
save your Hair! Get 25-cent bottle
of Danderine right now--Also
stops itching scalp.


Thin, brittle, colorless and scraggy
hair is mute evidence of neglected
scalp; Of dandruff-that awful scurf.
There is nothing SO destructive to
the hair as dandruff. It robs the hair
of it's listre, it's strength and its very
life; eventually producing feverish-
ness and itching Of the scalp, which
If not remedied causes the hair roots
to shrink, loosen ard die--then the
hair falls out fast. A little Danderine
tonight-now--any time-will surely
save your hair.
Get a 25-cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store. You
surely can have beautiful hair and
lots of 1t IL you will just try a little
Danderine. Save your hair! Try It!
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
LIcorlce Root In Beer.

Thousands of tons of licorice root,
an article that, by the natives gem
orally, is esteemed pest and worse
than worthless, are annually gathered
in Turkey for expectation to America
for use in the manufacture of chew
ing and smoking tobacco, as well as
for flavoring confectionery and beer.
The business is largely controlled by
an American concern.-Indianapolis
News.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

ma sxclaimed young Teddy,
bursting into the house, Mrs, John
son said she would give me penny
II / told her what you said about
her"
II never heard OF such thingl'
said his mother Indignantly. You're
very good boy not 10 have told |
wouldn't have her think svsn men
toned her. Here's an apple. sonny,
for being such a wise little lad
Il should think am. mai When
she showed me the penny ! told her
that what you said was something
awful and worth sixpsnos at least -
Answers.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
ObIiuinu Her.

The sweet young thing was being
shown through the Baldwin locomo-
tive works.
What is that thing?" she asked,
pointing with her dainty parasol.
THAT" answered the guide, lis an
engine boiler"
She was an up-to-date young lady
and at once became interested. "And
why do they boil engines?" she in
quired again.
ITO make the engine tender" po-
litely replied the resourceful guide
Pennsylvania Punch Bowl.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
Eaedlnn Affsots Wool.

Proper and intelligent feeding adds
to the quality of every kind of live
stock or product the feeder may have
to put ON the market. Even the wool
that comes from the back of the sheep
Is good, bad or indifferent. according
to the manner In which it has been
fed
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
splendId Poultry Run.

An apple orchard makes a splendid
run for poultry, II furnishes shade
and protection. and the fowls can al
ways find green food and insects
among the trees, The poultry is also
a great benefit to the orchard. because
OF their destroying the insects, most
OF which are harmful to the fruit.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
The Temperate Zone.

an what zone do we liver" asked
the teacher. al
"The temp'rut zone," chanted t&'
well-drilled class. g
Fright. And what do we mean by
temperate? Willie, you maysanswsr."
"Temprut is where it's fTeezin' cold
half the time and roastin' hot the
other half the time" ;"
If Willie wasn't sent to the head for
that it wasn't because he didn't de-
serve the honor.-Cleveland Plain
| Dealer.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
Free to Our Readers

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago, for
zs-page illustrated Eye Book Free. Write all
about Your Eye Trouble and they will advise
as to the Proper Application Of the Murine
Eye Remedies in Your Special Case. Your
Druggist will tell you that Murine Relieves
Sore Eyes, Strengthens Weak Eyes. Doesn't
Smart, Soothes Eye Pain, and sells for Soc.
Try It in Your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes for
Bcaly Eyelids and Granulation. 81
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
a Real Wonder comes g .Town.

A Real Wonder Comes 20 Town.
Marjorie came running into the
house with measuring worm" on
leaf.
Look what I found on the pear
tree" she said to her mother.
The mother looked and smiled.
"It's Just a little worm," she said.
"But wait a minute" the youngster
Insisted, and you'll see him take a
tuck In himself. youngstown, O..
Telegram.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
DoubIe Floors In streetoars.

The new streetcars for Ottawa, the
capital Of Canada. have floors OF dou-
BILE thickness, with tarred paper be-
tween. This makes the cars much
warmer than does the old.style single
floor and also muffles the noise Of the
motors and running gear underneath.
--Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

A man in New York has been arrest
ed and sentenced to II months in
prison for the crime Of stealing baby
carriages. 1t seems not to have been
a pastime with him, but business,
for he admitted that he had been en-
gagged in it for rs years.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

"She turned on him with an icy
stare"
"And what happened them"
"His words froze on his lips"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
Shooting. This Morning.

"You were shooting this morning?"
asked Smith Eyes, | had to kill my
dog" answered Jones. WAS he mad?"
asked Smith WELL" said Jones, ''he
didn't seem any too well pleased. y
Exchange.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

A clergyman-reformer of Kansas
City, Kan, who has been Jealous in
driving out dance halls Of question
able character, now proposes to begin
a crusade against private dances.
"They are worse than the public
dances-the ones l have witnessed"
he says.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
MAILING His wlfe,s Letter.

Mrs Peck--John Henry, did you
mail that letter. ]. Henry--Yes, my
dear, I--er-held 1t in my hand all the
way to the mail box. didn't even
put Il In my pocket remember dis
tinctly because. Mrs. Peck--That
will do. John Henry, l gave you no
letter to mail.---Judge.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
CRAMPS,
HEADACHE,
BACKACHE,
Yield to Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. -"I was always
tired and weak and my housework was

a drag. was lrreg-
ular, had cramps so
bad that / would
have to lie down, al
so a distressed feel
ing in lower part Of
back, and headache.
My abdomen W as
sore and I know I
had organic infam-
nation.
"Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

Acid Stomach, heartburn and nausea
quickly disappear with the use of Wright's
Indian Vegetable Pills. Send for trial
box to 372 Pearl ST., New York. Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

A model house, with balcony, par
lor, dining-room, bedroom, kitchen,
bath and toilet-room was erected by
the ninth grade pupils Of the Juncos
puerto Rico) schools on the grounds
Of the third insular fair OF Puerto
Rico.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

California's greatest water power
development, work on which is under
way, eventually will transmit 10000
horsepower about 240 miles to Los
Angeles and vicinity.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

Oats and wheat contain good per
centage OF the elements necessary TO
build bone and muscle The former
especially is one Of the best poultry
foods TO be had.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

j. w. Baldwin. of Petersham, Mass,
owns serviceable carriage made ESQ
years ago entirely of wood and entire
ly by hand labor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

Miss Edna Carr, an American girl,
is living the life of a hermit In small
log cabin near London.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

Chinese boatmen at Macao have
been letting off bombs and crackers
to induce the gods not to injure them
with whirlwind.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

Heads of colleges in British univer
stiles are yariously known as ward
ems, principals, rectors proyosts, pres
idents, deans and censors.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

Always shake in Aliens Foot Ease, apowder.
L cures hot, sweating, aching, swollen feet.
Cures corns, ingrowing nails and bunions. At
all druggists and shoe steres, 25c. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy N. Y.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
PAsTlME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Bow and Arrow May Be Used Indoors
II Care Is Taken to Avoid Win
dow Panes and Paintings.

This bow and arrow has been de-
signed chiefly for those interested In
the outdoor sport OF archery. but may
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

The most fatal explosion ever known
was at Gravelines in 1854. Three
thousand people were killed.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

Paraguay has valuable forest re-
sources, the most important of which
is quebracho, particularly rich In tan
min.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

When man has the short change
game worked on him. ho makes q noise
that brings the Police. and yet that same
man may walk into store and have the
s5ust - good" game worked on him and
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

Forty-one Women Of Might.
Thirty-one women are employed aA
railway hrakemen and 10 as baggage
men In the United States.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

Three hundred iron mines were op-
Grated In Sweden practically all of
last year.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

The people OF the United States
read and support as many newspapers
as England. France and Germany com
bined.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

also be used indoors IL care is taken
to avoid windows and pictures. The
bow, which is rs In. In length. Ia made
of two pieces of strong steel wire con
nected to a nickelplated handpiece
shaped so that the arrow can be quick
ly placed In position for shooting. The
bowstring Ia made Of strong material
and the arrow is Of hard wood. 1b In,
long. with a soft rubber tip. and
weighs only ounces.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

Use Roman Eye Balsam for scalding sen
sation in eyes and Inflammation of eyes OF
eyelids. Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

United States unions have an a.
gregate of 1,952.131 members.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

worms expelled promptly fron the hamAf
system with DR.. Peeryss VeEmifuge spe@e
Shoa.n Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

Thought for Blue Monday: There
is no such thing as Happy Home on
Wash Day.--Atchison Globe.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09
The "Topgrade" Shoe

Mothers win find .rs winsiow-s Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to $50 for their children
during the teething period.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

Nearly 100000 persons yearly visit
independence Hall, Philadelphia.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

saraely submit. Why stand for itf The
nnly reason why any store win try TO sub
slifute something else for S. s. S. Is the
lnat for greater profit. S. s. 8. II the
arsatast blood purifier known.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

case may be. There are screw means
to keep them rigid In any position de-
sired. It is easy to understand the
convenience of device like this.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

In British Arabia, native laborer
earns from IL to 16 cents day, on
which he supports himself and his
family.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

AS an additional safeguard against
icebergs one transatlantic passenger
steamer is carrying $4,000 candle
power search light with an effective
range Of five miles.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1914-01-09

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regu-
late and invigorate stomach, liver and
bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granules.
easy to take. Do not gripe.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Notes About the City

Miss Catherinerhayer was a week. end guest of relatives iu nanielson.
 Deputy Sheritl lIolbrook was in scotland on business, Monday.
 Miss Minnie Frank of Worcester was visitor with Putnam friends on Friday.
 Miss Mildred Dnrfee, teacher at the Putnam Heights school, spent the week end with friends at Wellesley college.
 Several members of the N hiteside- Strauss stock ;eompany spent Sunday in Putnam. The company is playing Norwich this week.
 Putnam had death rate about average for the State during Septem- oer, as shown by the monthly bulletin of the State during that period, this representing au annual death rate per thousand ol lao.
 Word has been received here of the birth in Ashmont, Mass, Sunday, of a son, Ransom Bradley, to Mir. and Mrs. Waiter Carl. The boy Is named for his grandfather, R. II. Bradley of this city.
 --Geofge Page, formerly of this. city, now coaehman for Alice Sargent at the Sargent Riding School, Brookline, Mass, has been visiting relatives in the city. When asked if he did not care for automobiles MT Page said that he would never get over his love for good horses.
 "Wednesday evening Major Rieh- ard r. Freeman, republican nominee for congressman from this district, ad- dressed a gathering al Woodstock. To- night he speaks in Putnam and on Oct 29lh he will speak in Thompson.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
NO PURCHASING
 AGENT NEEDED
Heads of State Institutions Form
 Permanent Organization
MEETING AT THE CAPITOL
Joint Committee on Buying and Stand srdization Of Commodities, Includes Comptroller and Representa-
 tives of Public Institutions

Special Hartford Corresp
 Hartford.-At a meeting of twenty heads of state institutions and others interested, at the capitol, to discuss a subcommittee report concerning the purchase of supplies for the sev- eraI institutions, 1t was decided that the appointment of a purchasing agent was not necessary or desirable. IL was voted that a permanent organlza tion be formed. also joint commit tee on purchase and standardization of commodities. This latter will in- clude the comptroller or one Of the state auditors and the heads or repre- sentatives of all public institutions in the state. The following were ap- pointed to perfect the organizations Dr. Henry NJ. Pollock of Norwich. Warden Ward A. Garner of the states prison. Dr. J. H. Dineen of Meriden, Sheriff E. w. Dewey of Hartford, S'u- perintendent Albert Garyan of the state reformatory Dr. w. w. Jones or Bridgeport. W. L. Wetherbee of Mid dletown. Former Gov. Frank E. Weeks was one of the principal speakers and opposed the appointment of a purchasing agent. Dr. Albert C. Thomas presented the report Ia voring state purchasing agent. It gave interesting statistics to prove the saving such an agent would be to the state.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Congressman Bryan r. Mahar was in Putnam Sunday.


 Congressman Bryan F. Mahan was in Putnam Sunday.
 --Landlord E. C. Rogers of the Inn returned Wednesday from his hunting trip to New Brunswick.
 Manager Goldman of the Bradley theatre was in Norwich Tuesday | night to see a performance of the Whiteside-Strauss Company.
 Twenty five applications for liquor licenses have been filed. This is the snme number as in previous years and includes druggists licenses.
 A number of ladies in Putnam, Pomfret, Woodstock and Thompson are engaged in knitting belts for con- valescent soldiers in the field hospitals vith the European armies.
 Mrs. Reuben Chapman of Derby is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Y. Thayer. Mrs Chapman was formerly member of the staff of nurses at the Lay hlInohll nOspllal.
 The Arcanum Club will hold open house Friday evening. The club is now in prosperous condition and new applications for membership are being received.
 While in the West recently Delor Viens of this city isaw hundreds of horses ready for shipment to Cannda from where they were to be embarked for Europe and the war. One lot swas comprised of 800 animals making up d whole train load.
 Miss Lena Rawley, Grove street, and Pierre II. Myers of South Wood stock are to be married at the Rawley home next Saturday evening. The wedding is to be quiet one and only immediate relatives will be present at the ceremony which will be performed by Rev. C. S. Hartman.
 -Rev. Walter McCrann, formerly Of Putnam, who was ordained 10 the priesthood about year ago, preached sermon al St, Mnry's church lust sunday Those who were fortunate enough to hear him spoke highly of his digniiied, scholarly discourse. Advertised letters, October 2oth: LADIES Mrs. Chas. Miller, Mrs. Hattie Hill, Mrs. Aleda C. Ashworth, Mrs. Emil V. Schaltz.
 GENrLEMEN C. J JAger Co Chas. Donahue, T. Pelo, David B. Keefle Esq, Robert R. Oakes, George LAchappel!e, J Il. Ben nette, Jefley H. Bennetle.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Writs in "New Haven" Case.


 Service in the New Haven" roads s S3.900 ,000 suit has been made upon former President Charles s. Mellen Of the New York, New Haven & Hsrt- ford railroad and former Chief Coun- sel Edward D. Robbins of New Haven, John l.. Billiard, of Meriden, Samuel Hemingwayfi Harry V. Whipple and Samuel c. Warehouse of New Haven and Charles F. Lindsey of Meriden, by Deputy Sheriff Charles H. Latham of Hartford. Deputy Sheriff Latham was successful in serving his writs, either directly or indirectly, upon all the defendants. MT. Mellen was not at his home, No. 3S9 Whitney ava nue. New Haven. when the sheriu called and the sheriff tossed the writ through the library window. Edward n. Robbins was likewise not at home when the sheriff arrived, and the pa pers ere entrusted to Mrs. Robbins. The other New Haven men involved, Samuel Hemingway, Harry V. Whip ple and Samuel c. Morehouse, were located at their offices. In Meriden, John L. Billiard and Charles F. Lind sey were found at their places of busl- ness. About S1,000,000 worth Of stocks, bonds and real estate owned by the defendants have been attached
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Order of Notice

State of Connecticut, County Of Wind. ham, s., Putnam, October 10th A. D.. t9f4
 Leroy Wyman vs Jennie H. Wynsan. Upon the complaint of the said Leroy c. Wyman, claiming for res- sons therein seth forth a divorce, now pending b fore the Superior Courtlin and for Windham County, it appearing to, and being found by the subscribing authority, that the said Defendant is absent from this State-gone to parts unknown:
 Therefore, ordered, that notice of the pendency Of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Putnam Patriot, newspaper published in Put nam, in said County two weeks success. sively.
 EDGAR Nj. WARNER,
 Clerk of the Superior Court 42'43 for Windham County.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Savings Bank Making Loans

At the regular monthly meeting of the board of trustees Of the Putnam Savings bank little but routine busi- ness was transacted. It was stated after the meeting that the bank is making loans to towns and individu-
 $. It Is found that advantage is taken of the arrangement for loaning up To S0 per cent. of the balance in small loans on pass books al I per cent per annum up to 'S2oo and per cent from S3o0 to S5oa. In the absence of any market for bonds it Is felt that this will prove to be the best expedi- ent in the end.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Advent Christian Church

Sunday services service at l0.30, Sunday school at noon, evening service at o'clock.
 Prayer meeting on Thursday even. ing at 7.45 o'clock.
 Rev. MT. Stones subject for Sunday morning will be Embracing Life s Golden Opportunities" In the even- ing his subject will be "Sufiering with us and for us
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Bradley Theatre.

The next attraction at the Bradley will be the Vitagraph com pany's pro- duction Of ,Hail Gaines superb love story, The Christian, in eight parts and 500 scenes. An all-star cast of Vitagrsph pI iyers is headed by Miss Edith Storey and Earle Williams. More than 5000 people are seen in the picture, which nt once can be consider ed as the best acting picture ever made, as well as the most elaborate and care fuI presentation of any photo play now before the public.