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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
SYMMETRY or THE FEET
a. usIlness Disappears Pedal Ez.
tremities ef the Human Race Be
come Beautiful.

Darwin points out. IN his great ag-
ereeatlon Of facts called the Descent
of Man that beauty tends to increase
and ugliness TO disappear Study Of
past family histories. archaeology. the
transmission of hereditary character
istics and scientific observations show
that the types of feet which are rapid
ly disappearing from the earth are the
large and horrid looking ones. where
as the small and pretty feet are rapid
ly increasing. the New York Sun says
The Zulus have one type. the ART
cans another and the Greeks have the
ideal type. In America and England
there is a mixture of all types; the
Germans have a type of foot like the
Hulus. This one is also rather too
common in Chicago.
Repeated observations upon 5000
people show that there is a vast I'M
proyement III the average symmetry
and beauty OF the human foot, as com.
pared with measurements. portraits,
pictures, statuary and excavations Of
the middle ages, pfe-Chrlstian times
Egyptian and Babylonian days and
further back.
The feet of unborn and newborn
babies seem to retain some of the con
tour of those out of date aud far from
ideal feet.
The beautiful. small and symmetri-
cal foot which the human race is ap-
preaching but which is as yet UNI
known in any race or any Greek
statue, Is shown in the great painting
by Burne-Jones, called "Sibylla. Dep
phica." The foot is perfect in sym
metry, tiny and slim; the toes are
long and slender. particularly the see
ond toe, which is longer than the big
toe.
Obviously this beautiful type is soon
to be approached II the researches OF
these anthropologists are correct.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
Romance Of WalkIno.stIck,.

The general use of canes or walking
sticks was at one time forbidden in
Rome by imperial edict, except to per
sons of patrician rank. thus making 1t
privilege which came to be popular
among the nobility. and eventually a
distinction. The women of that time
carried them also, their richly and ar
tistically decorated canes serving as a
rod for the punishment of their slaves
The cane appeared in England as
the badge of aristoeraey in about the
firth century but after serving this
purpose for some time came into the
hands of the humber and was dropped
by those of higher social standing. 1t
was re-established in its true form by
the pilgrims and soldiers returning
from the Holy land during the CRU
sades, and soon came into popularity
again. With revival of the cane
among the gentry came a period of
decoration, and canes of exquisite de-
sign and of great value resulted.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
GREAT MEN AS PEDESTRIANS
Writers and Others Of Worldwide
Fame Who Were Fond of Long
Jaunss on Foot.

There have been some famous pc
destrians, with the emphasis on the
word famous. Charles Dickens was
great walker. Twelve, fifteen, even
twenty miles a day were none too
much for Dickens swinging
his blackthorn stick, his little figure
gprang over the ground, and II took
a praetieed pair OF legs TO keep along
side Of his voice He once did a
special feat Of turning ont Of bed at
two. after q hard day, pedestrian and
otherwise. and walking thirty miles
into the country before breakfast
Sir Walter Scott walked twenty or
thirty miles without fatigue norwith-
staHafng his limp. Browning, when
Esst seventy. could take long walks
without fat gae. and Wordsworth at
sixty did twenty miles a day. De
0gfaeev- considered fourteen miles a
faz necessary to his health and Lamb,
Notwithstanding his almost inmate
rial legs, could walk during al the
day Brahms was a tireiess pedes-
tran. and Beethoven always took his
daily walk or run of FIVE or more
miles IN all manner Of weathefs,
while Turner travelled twenty miles
day. sketchlng as he walked. Her
bert Spencer, at thirteen, in q TT or
Inconsistencies. walked fortY.eight
miles one day and forty-seYen tho
next; but was probably injured 10 50
doing. Toistoi. at ffty-elght, walked
100 miles in three days Great men
are usually of powerful physique, and
many Of US would suffer if we emu
lated their walking habits, but they
bave not all been 20 vigorous. I'M
manuel KGat walked for at least an
hour every day, but doubtless Bacon or
Locke, Chopin or Weber, spinoza or
Calvin. who were none of them in
coed health. would have found walk
e. mile or two quite sufficient or
even too much st. Nicholas.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
WANT TOO MUCH HAPPINESS
Trouble With humanity Is That It
Would Have its Equipments
come in Chunks

We are told that happiness comes
by pieces. and that it is these small
bits linked together that make our
lives worth while Some Of IFS are
not conteht TO take 0nr happiness by
degrees or Oft Intervals We want It
all The time Ia BiB pieeeBl and II We
cannot have ii that 8ay We think we
are deprived of orr natural rights and
look upon ourselves as injured BeIHgs.
r. Is a rather singular expression Of
human nature how happiness affects
the individual With some Of us it
makes rs f5iaadier toward others and
anxious that they should experience
Ike JOYS with others Il makes Is
too satisfied with ourselves to think
very much of our ueighbors. Perhaps
those Of rs Who know what the joy Of
living means have experienced both
OF these attitudes At different periods
d our lives and are lie position, there
fore. e appreciate varying view
point. hut even so It Is only after We
lose something Of that joy Of living
am have found ont for ourselves that
there are shadows which no amount Of
sunlight can dispense that we can
readily appreciate the blessing Of
whatever lanpiuess may find It's way
into orr Ives Tine itTls thiu-a that
count SO much ia our intercourse With
each other are not always REGARDED
as highiy gs they zhduid he. and for
this reason we pass By much that
Wauld give us joy If we only knew
how and where TO aHa il
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
TaompsOnyilIe Fair Association Meeting

The members and friends of the
Thompsonville fair association held an
interesting meeting last evening in the
town building presided over by Presi-
dent Albert f. Baker, Leonard H..
Healey OF North Woodstock, secretary
of the state board of agriculture, gave
an address on "How properly to con-
duet an agricultural fair" A ques-
ton box discussion was held under d.
rection of Vice President George S.
Phelps. A few more addresses of this
character served up by Secretary Hea.
ley would prove of inestimable value
to the new fur association mem ers,
and it is hoped the members will be
able to secure the same speaker for an
other address at some future meeting.
Springfield Republican.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
Bad Day for Autos. Machine nls
Woman

Monday afternoon was one Oh ''is
worst times automobile drivers nave
experienced for long time. JUST oe
fore the snow turned to rain 1t became
very sticky and completely covefea
wind shields hiding the view OF 'n'
driver.
Mrs. Elizabeth Chase, Tesldehs =
South Main street, was knocked a0sa
near Nansfeldis store and bFnise'.
The machine that hill her Was eolsisa@
up Pomfret street. According 10 "
driver he had stopped at the iool y !.
the hill and cleared his wind shie'd !.
snow but before he reached the Top
the hill il was covered again. ne -.
Gaming out on the left side Of Inc =.
trying to look ahead and did no' =
Mrs. Chase as she was stepping on's
the sidewalk on the opposite sue. s.
woman was taken into N anshs''
store where it was found mai hef y
juries were not serious ana sns
taken to her home.
Several near accidents were 'epo !.
where drivers could not see shea' -,
the storm but by hugging tne -
hand side of the road collisions wy
averted.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
Eatinu to Grow.

A certain Columbus newspaper man
is proud of the precocity of his five
year-old niece. AS typical of her men
tai agility, he tells the following:
we were visiting recently at my
brothers home. When dinner was
called the child politely but firmly
announced that she had no idea OF
dining and would remain away from,
the table.
why, Mildred. you must eat three
full meals a day II you are ever to
grow up and be lady, remarked my
wife, who happens to be a woman of
substantial proportions.
Carefully surveying her gratuitous
adviser. the little miss said: 'Auntie
do you eat four meals day? -
Columbus Dispatch.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17

Hoop Petticoats.

During the reign of Charles I the
hoop petticoat was worn only by
wives of the lower gentry and by the
wives of the citizens. In the latter
part of the reign of Queen Anne 1t
rose again: this time In another form
that of an enormous hoop. This
grew to such immense proportions
that during the time of George l and
4 II. eight yards was considered the
proper width
These hoops had outstanding steel
or whalebone foundations at the bot
tom of tho skirt. In Elizabeth's time
this wnalebone had been used at the
top. near the waist, enlarging the
hips for several feet. Addison ex-
pressed himself about the subject as
follows, through his Sir Roger de
Coverley:
MY great grandmother has
on a new fashioned petticoat. except
that hers is gathered at the waist.
My grandmother appears as IL she
stood in large drum, whereas the
ladies now walk as IL they were in a
go-eart"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
Putnam Grange

AT the regular meeting of Putnam
Grange on Tuesday evening the follow
ing officers were elected for the coming
year:
Master, Marjorie c. Bradford.
Overseer, Ella W. Wood.
n Lecturer, Dorothy j. Bartlett.
Steward, Arthur Tourtellotte.
Assistant Steward, Ralph Potter.
Chaplain, Estella f. Carpenter,
Treasurer, Volney V. Reed.
Secretary, Lizzie Z. Elliott.
Gate Keeper, Fred Smith.
Ceres, Emma Merriam,
Pomona, Mary Anderson.
Flora, May Evans.
Lady Assistant steward, Alice Ship
pee.
Pianist, Nellie Jacques.
Chorister, Clement Gibson.
Executive committee for three years,
Nolney Y. Reed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
Putnam Concern Defendant in Suit
Drink Juror Took Ends Proceedings

A Boston piper had the following
item concerning q law suit in which
the Eclipse Mfg. Co., with a factory in
This city, was the defendant:
"BecaHse u juror in the case was seen
having drink with and talking with
J witness for the Plaintiff at luncheon
judge Stevens in The fifth Suffolk jury
session took away from the jury The
suit Of Barney Fried, MINOR, against
the Eclipse Mfg Co. and continued
the case. The matter was brought to
the attention OF Daniel j. Gallagher.
counsel for The defendants, VINO refused
10 proceed with the same jury. The
suit is for $4,000 for injuries to plain
uif'> foot in an elevator while in de.
fandanIs' employ. The defendants are
Julius Price and Garfield l. Charlton,
doing business as the Eclipse Mfg. Go. y
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
B.P. 0. {. Webster Night

Last Thursday night was Webster
Night at,the Putnam Lodge of Elks
and il was big night for the antlered
brotherhood. The Webster delegation
was out strong and proved that they
knew how to furnish real entertain
ment.
John Conway acted as POSTMASTER.
Charles Bacon Pettee, female imperso.
nalor, furnished the hit of the evening
with his. cabaret numbers and before
he Jun winged it is said some of the
brothers were trying mildly to fiirt
with cher The jolly Four, Web
ster qusrtette, gave number OF selee.
tions th at were we'll received. The fol-
lowing delectable, though indigestible,
menu was served by the High Exalted
Chef of Putnam Lodge whose reputa-
ton in the culinary art is known
broadcast:
Pigs knuckles and Saurkraut
Bologna and Frankturters
Rive Bread Vienna Rolls
Calves Tongues
Crab Salad LOBSTER Saihu
Celery Lettuce Picked Beets
Olives
French con e Rolls
Toasted Crackers
Sweitzer and Roquefofs Cheese
Coffee Cocoa
Fruit Nuts GtgaFs
During the evening John I. King,
III beh8li q the Webster aggregation,
presented Brother E +. Robbins with
q fine gold headed walking stick IN re-
cognitlon of his services and a. token
Of regard and esteem. 1T Was inscribed
with the following, "Neoster Night,
Dec 9th, T., +. Robbins The men,
bers remained at the banquet board
until the early morning hours.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17

A newsie saw the driver of a GER
tain make Of motor car throw a
blanteE over the hood OF the car The
boy had heard all ol the jokes about
this particular brand OF car and de-
cidaa 20 take a shot at it himself.
VIE TIRE man ,nRs carefully tucked
the blanket Gown around .he hood the
youif r louAed at hin griauingly
ana remarked:
C "a don't need ID try To hide
Ii. i Lev What you ge get.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
Auto Chief Cause of Accidental Deaths

Violent deaths in Connecticut duf.
ing Novem Der, according to unofflciai
records, were sixty eight as compared
with seventy-six in October. of this
number forty-nine were accidenla's
seventeen suicidal and two homieids
The chief contributing causes oil aeei.
dental deaths were the automobile and
the railroad, the former claiming Mus
victims and the latter seven.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17

II want a cents worth of candy"
But the cent was missing Hole In
Arthur's pocket The storekeeper
told him to go out and find his penny
After a short time he came back and
said:
Maybe you'll find 1t when you
sweep"
well, II do. I'll give IL TO you"
DO you sweep tomorrow"
"Yes, sir"
Arthur looked at the storekeeper
rs much as a half minute and said
"All right. Ill take the candy to-
day
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17

A theory has been advanced by a
French scientist that electric currents
can 90 made to take the place o. food
in sustaining ME 10 a considerable de-
gree.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
Stopplna Him.

Il shall never ask YOU to promise
TO come nome early again. she said
sorrowfulls when he let himself in
at a. M.
why not, my dear" he inquired
quietly
hts bad enough to be married to a
nighthawk and a loafer without MAX.
ing a liar OF you, too she replied
and he mad no comeback.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
Merely a Suaqestion.

He (timidly) / you-er-give
me just one kiss before | go?e She
tShuckss Why. / wouldn't bother to
pucker my lips for one measiy little
kiss. Why not make Il dozen?"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
BRACELETS

We have BRACELETS of every
size-one for the baby, one for the
young Miss, and one for Madam
Herself. The values are excep-
tionally good at prices
800. to $500
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17

There are great contradictions in
life. Such as what. in particular ?"
Why. a man who advocates dry
policy must .afn ne water wagon.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
The effect.

DO the public seem to like yoar
pure food lectures with free sam
pies! Like emf Why, they Just
eat EN- up
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17

Some folks said Uncle Eben.
makes common politeness look ike
such hard work dat it ain no cam
pliment to nobody.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
worth While Quotation.

Wealth cannot purchase any great
~ivate solace or convenience Riches
only tho means OF sociality.-
err D Thoreau.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
Christmas Stationery

STATIONERY is perfect gift. 1t
shows the good taste OF the giVer
and is always useful. There is no
better stationery than CRANES,
manufactured by Eaton, Crane and
Pike, which we carry. Offered in
fancy gift boxes. Prices
25c to $500
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17

Patient latter xray examination)-
Nurse. could we foind out where
they're goin' to run them moyin' pic.
tn~es hey TUX o me insoides Elk
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
Other Gift Suggestions

Brooches. Scarf Pins, Pin Sets,
Lorgnettes. Link Buttons, Watch
Chains. Neck Chains, Loekets,
SILK Umbrellas.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17

Alpine Glaciers.
The Alps contain at least $50 glAr
ciers over five miles in length.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
400 TO Select from RINGS
Watches

Our display Of MATCHES is
complete If you are thinking Of
giving a watch for Christmas cur
store is full of interest for you.
Watches at practically any price.
We have the Hamilton, Howard,
in fact, all Of the standard makes.
Also some special movements
bearing the SHAW GUARANTEE.
Nothing would please the boy
more than a watch. A special
assortment of the eVer-popular
Bracelet Watches
$3.50 to $1,000
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17
Silver for the Christmas Table

Nothing adds to the appear
ance of the table like Good SILVER.
lie me help make yours attractive
to your guests.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17

| will match any pattern you
have or furnish any new pattern
from any of the standard makes.
Table silver is splendid gift.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1915-12-17

$3.50 to $1,000
The Detroit times., 1915-09-29
Beth; The Girl
"Who Went Right"
By Ethel
Lloyd
Patterson
No. l45-MariOn's Rooms.

you suggest. suppose every girl
who earns her own living and who
has any power or attracting men at
think, too, that haven't been
tempted ] don't want TO work any
more than you do: and I've longed
for pretty clothes and a comfort
able home as much as ever you
have longed for them. But think
have common sense: or perhaps
am a good business woman. ] am
willing 10 pay any price for any
thing that's worth any price hut |
hate 10 pay a lot for something
that's worth nothing. To me you
seem to be giving TOO much for what
YOU get,
Ny sister threw back her head
and laughed. II was not pleasant
laugh 10 hear She Strengthened
herself and made an all compre-
bending gesture 10 the comfort
about her.
ITO much for what GET she
exclaimed A little OF my time; a
little giving in TO the mood OF an
other person when perhaps my
mood is not like his: a little-Oh.
call il tact Nothing much more
than the average person in business
has 10 use, anyway; and in return
get this Enough 70 eat; clothes,
nv own home and freedom. tell
you. it's good bargain"
sank into chair in Marion's
little sitting room.
"And tell you II isn't" | an
swered in firm voice I've
thought and know II isn't. For
every time a girl pretends 10 care
for a man for whom she does not
care she gives away bit OF her
soul: her real self crumbles from
her. Some day, when man does
come for whom she really could
care and she turns 10 her heart TO
give Il to him she finds there's moth
ing left. She is bankrupt"
Ny sister stamped her fo1t.
"Oh. shut up'" she cried furious
". I won't listen, II you've come
here to spoil my happiness in what
have wish you'd co."
The Detroit times., 1915-09-29
DETROITER is
KILLED IN
HAITI BATTLE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2s.-The
American marine killed in the fight.
ing near Cape Haitien Sunday, Was
Sergt John Platt, OF Detroit. Mich.
who had served long and honorably
in the corps.
His sister. Mrs. Susette Blanch-
ard, lives at North Brookhelds,
Mass.
Plat had been ashore In Haiti
since July %. attached to the TWEEN.
ty-fourth company. He enlisted In
1901, had served as a private. cor
poral and sergeant. and had three
honorable discahrge certificates. He
participated in the Cuban pacifca.
ton. Chinese expedition. Philippine
insurrection and the Vera Cruz oc
cupation.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-29

Every time 4 girl pretends 20 at
for a man who really means ho'h'Is
some day. when her real prince does
come. there's nothins LETT 10 give l"
him.
NV glance aew about my sister
Marions rooms as | entered thelh'
Her new home was more than com
Portable. Her small sitting room
was furnished simply and in good
taste. Here ard there were the
touch OF scarf; picture or a
loose bunch OF flowers. which ! fell
SIRE were Marion's own. Beyond
the curtaine6 door | caught !
glimpse OF a fresh, clean bedroom
and a bath. And for a moment bit
terness rose In my heart. IL didn
seem fair to me that Marion had
these things and didn't. Marion
the girl who had refused all re-
sponsibility: who would not work;
who shifted the forming OF her fu-
ture from one person TO another
Marion-the girl who had but just
deserted her own baby 20 become
the friend OF man who did not
believe in marriage" Whilo Ia
girl whose every instinct cried out
for beautiful things and the con-
tentment which comes with secur-
ity-had to struggle on and on APP
parently without reward
Perhaps my sister saw something
OF what felt in the expression or
my face. For she turned TO me as
she stood there in the center OF
her little sitting room and said sud
denly;
Beth. you're a fool ! was just
looking at you down in the drawing
room. thinking how pretty and dain.
" you are: how IL you would raise
your hand 10 get him you might
have any man you wished. Instead
you dub along in that vile little fiat
with a bleached-headed chorus girl:
shaving your fingers and eyes away;
growing old before your time and
having to dress in manner that
doesn't half show of your pretti-
ness"
Marion" | answered. don't think
I haven't weighed the sort OF thing
The Detroit times., 1915-09-29
WINDSOR GOES
WILD OVER BIG
WIN IN FRANCE

Victory Of the French and Eng
lish arms on the western battle
front was celebrated by residents
81 windsor. walkerville and Sand
xich. Monday evening. Speaking
IN the armories was preceded by a
big parade. the cars In the process
sion bearing banners denouncing
ire enemy. Those participating in
the parade were for the most part
members of the Twenty-first regi-
ment. Essex Fusileers; the Home
Guard, the Veterans association,
~ BOY Scouts. and regimental and
salvation Army !, bands. Short
speeches were made in the armories
by Lieut.. Col. 8. c. Robinson. OF
\ windsor: Oliver ]. Wilcox, NJ. p.
and william c. Kennedy.
The Detroit times., 1915-09-29
ID. ID. WATKINS,
PRINTER, HEIR TO
$1,000, is SOUGHT

Donald Dennis Watkins, a printer
who lived until about a year age
with his brother. Harry, at No. Ale
Howard-st.. Is badly wanted. not by
the police. but by his relatives. for
he is holding up the distribution OF
an estate valued at $1s5,76e. left
by Sarah NJ Ellis. OF New York
who died Dec rs last Watkins has
$4,000 coming to him as his share
in the estate II he can be found
He must be located or his death
proven before the estate can be di.
vided
Major A. Leonard. head ianitor
in the Detroit postofice and ne
phew OF the deceased. is one OF
the principal beneficiaries under the
will. He is bequeathed $2s.696. 40.
Like amounts go to Mrs. Orissa s.
Lawrence and Charles r. Leonard.
of Troy. Mich. The Watkins broth
ers are grand-nephews. They and
Mrs Myrta l.. NoTert. OF Nc. es
Pulford-st., will each receive $1,000.