Putnam patriot., 1914-07-31
Congregational Church Notes

1 Federal Council viz. "The right of all men to the opportunity for self-mnin- tenanee, for safeguarding this right i against encroachments of every kind, and the protection of workers from the hafdships of enforced employments. i The sub topic for Aug 7 Is federal investigation and report IS to the ex. lent oi tenant f5uuing, of the prices paid consumes for agricultural pro. l duce and those received by the pro. dacers, of the rates charged farmers for loans, and of the development Of | co operative agricultural banks and other agencies. The Scripture basis for this lesson is found in the 25th | chapter Of Lev. Conditions in the L. <. are unfaporable as compared to other civilized countries and other countries have better agricultural business systems than we. 37 percent Of our farms are occupied by tenant farmers and of the 6 percent Jeff a large proportion k so heavily mort RaRed that ownership k merely nomi nal, and the proportion of tenant farm. CTS k steadily rising. We need small farms owned outright rather than tenant farmers on large estntes, yet one woman in TeNns owns l,U0,OOO acres Of arabic land and other owners near by control 90o 0n0 acres. Another fact K that the producer should be able to get the produce to the consumer with out the middle-men. It k estimated that more than Il 900, ,000, GOO goes to the middle.men or some handler Of produce, between the farmer and the consumer. All the farmer buys he pays for at combination prices; all he sells, ne sells under competition man aged by dealers who often rob him. These facts need to be known and q different scheme worked out, by co. operative banks and other agencies
 Mrs Barbef's class received gold star last Sunday and Ms. ]. R. Car penteris and Miss Mary Wheaton's re- eeived silver stars.
 An executive committee meeting Of the C. L.. society was held at the resi- dence of the president Wednesday evening. < careful estimate of our rating in Efficiency Chart was made with ld per cent. as a result. This shows we have room for improvement. Ne are weak in (al Christian training by study classes including written eN- aminali0ns, tb) evangelism, tc) at tendance nl mdweck service, and in ol her respects We are strong in (a1 assisting to revive the Danielson Union, (bl in attendance Sunday ev enings, (cl in Tenth Legion having fifteen members, (d) Comrades of the Quiet Hour having n dozen members, (cl pleasant socials and a prevailing hopeful spirit. The outlook for the next six months is very encouraging It was voted to procure Topic Cards and assign leaders for next six months.
 The song service last Sunday even. ing that was planned for the church lawn was held in the chapel on ac- count of the inability, because of the fresh breeze, to so fasten the screen that a clear picture could be shown. The audience that filled every seat and much of tGe standing room thorough ly enjoyed the singing of the old hymns. Miss Mary Daniels favored us with two plantation melodies. A large delegation of our Methodist friends were in attendance.
 Acting upon the suggestion of the pastor in his sermon last Sunday n movement has been started to inaugu- rate q temperance campaign by means of posters on bulletin board installed on the church lawn. S5 have been put into the pastors hands as fund to provide the posters and other eontribu. tions will be welcomed.
 Ne cannot speak too strongly of the obligations of the city of Putnam to heartily sustain and enthusiastically support the Chautauqua that begins its sessions August l, Never in the history of the town has such an array of talent been brought within our reach and at a price that Is so moderate that almost anyone can take advan- taEe of 1t. Students in our schools are particularly favored and when you i realize that for Sl a series of the very best lectures aud entertainments may be enjoyed, 1t seems almost impossible for any of our young people to turn 1 them down, With list of names | representing the best citizens of Put. nam and vicinity, and the assurance 1 that the management Is thoroughly re. liable and will give all that they prom. iSe in their circulars We feel assured that our citizens can afford 10 enter into the project with enthusiasm
 Speak good word for Chautauqas and speak it often.
 John A. (. Warner and the pastor
 were in Hampton recently assisting
 Rev. NIT. Soule in his lecture before
 the representatives of the Grange and church Of that town.