Putnam patriot., 1916-11-03

The following article written by k' K. Smith sand printed in the "Arti. san," the pamphlet issued by the print shop of the State Trade school at Bridgeport, has too many fiattering things to say about Putnam to be hid, or half hidden, under sbushel.
 The article begins, "Hats of to Put nam.u It seems to be about ,the only live town in the state that appreciates things nowadays.n If there was no more to the article than this 1t would be worth reproducing. This states the whole thing coneisely. It is always pleasant to be considered wide awake, live wire, of "about the only live town in the state," and its whole hearted recognition, "Hats of to Put nam,n deserves corresponding.re .recog. hilton on our part.
 The PATRIOT complimenied the citi- zens and taxpayers some time ago for their generosity In appropriating S20,. GOO for a trade school building. Our citizens may possibly be heard to gr Lmble a little at the public debt and the burden of taxation but when a matter comes up that is of vital inter est to this town the voters stand shoulder to shoulder, and many shoul- ders make the burden light. They are not found wanting. They stand solid ly behind all projects that will advance the interests of Putnam. And it is this united spirit of proeressiveness that is advertising Putnam as live town. A live town is a town that attracts busi- ness enterprises. A live town is n town that Is looked to as the inaugura- tor of progressive measures :and ideas. A live town is town that wins the respect of every municipality. And-a live town Is a town that receives. praise and commendation from the individ- uaI. To be locked upon from the out side as Hive town is an invaluable asset. Putnam should be proud of such recognition and welcome 1t from any and all sources. To have Putnam called a "iive town" in a circulating medium read bythundreds of our fel- low citizens of Connecticut is the best possible kind of advertising that this town can receive.
 The article as printed in the Artisan Is as follows:
 Hats off to Putnam! It seems to be about the only live town in the state that appreciates things nowadays They say the boys up there are strut ting around like peacocks so proud are they over their new trade school building. And well they may be. Just think of it--a new trade school build- ing right up to date in every particu- lar. Take look at the sSe and see for yourself Isn't 1t d
 When one considt s--the trade school work was st. Putnam but two years ago, the vof the resi- dents of the town putting up such an ideal shop as this is makes one sit right up straight. And off comes the hat again. These people evidently do things with punch.
 The building Is very modern, and houses the electrical, carpentry, ma- chine, drafting, textile, cooking and sewing trades. The shops are large and roomy and have excellent light.
 One very interesting feature, and one which is new in trade school work, is the textile department, A whole floor is given over to this trade and here may be seen complete text \ He industry with all the textile ma chinery running in full operation sc- tualiy making cloth--thlnk of it' There are ipickers, drawingframes, combers, rowing machines, looms, warpers, twisters, spooIers, and the whole outfit, ali engaged upon actual work. It Is doubted that there Is a more complete equipment devoted to Ekhis sort of work ing the country. Surely those boys who plan on going into this line of work have most ex- celIent opportunity to learn the thing thoroughly.
 The other departments are equipped just as completely and the indicsttona are that Putnam Is going to set . new record In trade schools in the 3tste- The boys are all very happy eyeI sheif new quarters and well theJ