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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15

Sharpe, gave musical evening in the
Methodist church in Moosup last sun
day night, before an audience that
nearly flied the church. At the close
OF the program many of the audience
greeted the musicians and expressed
their qualification. The party was
delightfully."- entertained at the parson-
age by Rev. and Mrs. A. II. Withee.
On Christmas Eve the choir will
sing carols through the city, leaving
the church at IL O'Clock and singing at
all homes TINT have a candle In the
window. Two hours are taken TO
cover the route.
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Advent Christian Church

Sunday services. Morning service
at 1910. Sunday school noon. Young
peoples service at 6.l5. Evening ser.
vice at I.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
7.30.
Rev. G. II. stones subject for Sun
day morning will be "W hat is it?n
In 1.-THE evening "The value OF the
Savior to the believer" will be his sub
ject.
Our pastor atteu ded the December
quarterly session of the Rhode Island
Christian conference held at River
Point this week.
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"TelI TX Not in GATH

Tell ii not In Gath" means Don.
let your enemies hear it," Gath was
famous as the birthplace of the giant
Goliath. The quotation Is from the
Sece7'd Book OF Samuel, first chapter.
twentieth verse: Tell IL not in Gath.
publish IL not in the streets of Aske-
Ion, lest the daughters of the Philis-
tines rejoice, lest the daughters of the
uncireumcised triumph"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
Congregational Church Notes

Nearly 100 people from Putnam and
vicinity took advantage of the excur-
sion TO Boston to hear Billy Sunday.
The special car that was furnished the
party for, the tip was more than filled
and while the train was not on time in
reaching Boston there was abundance
of time TO reach the Tabernacle where
a reservation In the best part of the
house was put at the disposal Of the
party. Mr.. Sundays sermon was on
the topic, A Positive Religion, and did
not fail ito interest everyone aud
sbounded In phrases and illustrations
that no one but Billy Sunday could
use and retain the attention of the PEG.
pie. Everyone expressed themselves
rs more than pleased with the trip
from beginning to end.
Help your children keep the Go.to.
church band records good. 1t is one
OF the best habits of life. 1t should be-
come fixed In childhood,
AT the annual meeting of the Ladies'
Social Circle held last Wed nesday the
reports of the years work were exceed
ingly gratifying and the financial re-
turns above the average. The follow.
ing officers and committees were elect
ed for the ensuing year:
President, Miss Josie Grosvenor.
Vice presidents, Mrs. G. +. Water
man, Mrs. w. ii. Mansfield.
Secretary, Mary Wheaton.
Treasurer, Harriet Brown.
Committees
Program, Mrs +. c. Morse, Mrs. +.
w. Barber, Miss Bessie Champlin.
Sewing, Mrs. Walter Rich, Mrs. j.
q. Coldwell, Mrs. George Rawley.
House, Miss Bertha Sargent, Mrs. l..
e. Leach.
Entertainment, Misses Catherine
Seward, Ednn Mann, May Fuller.
Fancy work, Mrs l.. l.. Kelley, Mrs.
j. {. Carpenter.
Membership, Mrs. II. l.. Pease.
Linen and silver, Mrs. b. X Smith.
Old papers, Mrs. c. Nj. Elliott.
A social of the d. A. class was held
at the home .of Miss Elizabeth Hay.
ward on Nov. IA and the following Of
ficers were elected;
President, Hazel Johnson.
Vice president, Myra Bates.
Treasurer, Elizabeth Hayward.
Secretary, Dorothy Wright.
An enjoyable evening was spent in
playing games, and refreshments were
served.
Christmas will be observed this year
by Christmas party for the children
and also by the bringing of White
Gifts TO the King on the eve of His
birthday, Dec. "a. Suggestions for
gifts of Self and Service were dtstri-
buted in the Bible School Sunday and
in addition each class Is asked TO bring
some gift of substance TO be given TO
whomsoever the class may choose. Let
every one join heartily in this giving
instead.of-getiing Christmas and
bring "a pure white gift ITO show that
his love and loyalty are pure and
without stain.
Our organist, l.. o. Williams, as
sisted by the Misses Maertens, Miss
Robbins, and Messrs. smith and
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
NOmen's Relief Corps

AT meeting of A. G.. Warner W.
Il. c. No. IS held Dec. 12, the follow
ing officers were elected for the en-
suing year.
President-Mrs. Mary J. Wright.
Senior Vice President-Mrs. Anna
I. Albee.
Junior Vice President-Mrs. Ida
klebart.
Treasurer--Mrs. Mabel j. Carpenter
Chsplsin-Mrs Lille f. Leach.
Conductor-Mrs. Sadie +. Williams.
GUARDIANS. Estelis o. Mckachnie
Delegate ito department convention
Mrs. Ida klebart.
Alternate-Mrs. Mabel J. Carpenter.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
Musk Radioactive.

Ii has been recently determined that
the penetrating quality of musk is due
TO certain radioactive properties which
il possesses that cause odor of the per
fume TO be carried through the air in
an extraordinary way, says the In
dianapolis News. The radioactive
property of musk affects strangely the
natives who carry it to market. II a
package of musk is held close TO the
body for any length of time II pro-
duces sores that are similar In charac-
ter 10 those caused by pure radlum.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15

Putnam Lodge of Woodstock held
an all day session last Saturday. Visi'
tors were present from Moosup, Wau-
regain, Danielson and Putnam. A
luncheon was served during the noon
hour. Officers wore elected as follows:
w. NJ, Henry L. Wells.
s. W., George w. Butts.
J. W., Windsor Clark.
5. D., Frank Johnston.
J. D., Martin Nelson.
Treasurer, l.. II. Williams.
Secretary, Robert Harris.
Marshal, Frank Haines.
Chaplain, Joseph Spalding.
5. s., Fred K. sheldon.
j. s., George Davis.
Tyler, Allen w. Kenyon.
Trustees, Ii. w. Bowen, George NJ.
Sampson, George Midsummer.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
You Can Make Money

right around your home, just as humid
reds of men and women are doing
Work is easy, pheasant and perma-
nently profitable. Be your own boss
and build your own business. You
take no risk, make sure profit right
along. Send name, address, one re-
ference. l.. BROWN, Sc Murray St,
New York City.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15

acts, and three scenes are required in
the telling of the story, the first on the
deck OF Hudson river boat and the
second at the Rip Van Wrinkle Inn,
representing evening and morning adv
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-12-15
Christmas Stationery

What is more appropriate and in
expensive than a nice Box of Station
cry, put in fancy holiday box, that
can afterwards be used for handker-
chief box, glove box, and many other
useful things. We offer for your in
spection large and varied line for
Men. Women and Children. A Box
25c to 81 90
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Putnam and Woodstock MaSOpS Elect
Officers

At meeting of Quinebaug Lodge,
A. f. d A. M, No. 106, held last Thurs.
day evening at NJ asonic Temple officers
for the ensuing year were elected as
follows
w. NJ, Mahlon Geissler.
S. w, l.. Ii. Fuller.
j. w, E. c. Morse.
5. D., A. w. Marcy.
j. ID. Arson b. Handy.
Secretary, G. Allen Hawkins.
Treasurer, SiIas NJ. Wheelock.
). s., Geo. L. Chaloner.
J. s., Chas f. Devine.
Marshall, Geo. P. Miner.
Chaplain, l.. 2. Merriam.
Tyler, A. A. Buchanan.
Trustees, Gilman IL. Brown, DR.. F.
A. Morrell, q. Harold GilpaIric.
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Holiday Footwear

Comfy Slippers for Men
Women and Children, in Lavender,
Red, Blue and Gray Women's and
Children's Fur Lined Juliets, in. Red
Blue, Lavender and Gray.
Mems and Boys Slippers in all
styles and feathers.
Mems, Womens, and Children's
Genuine Indian Moccasins in a com
plete line.
We also have fine line Of
Mems, Women's, and Children's
High Grade Shoes in all styles and
feathers.
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New Telephones

Installed for week ending Dec. 9Th:
A. b, Randall, - Union ST., 9l.5
W. >. Bates, Electrician, 5 Canal ST,
335 1
Peter Demers, barber shop, So Elm ST.,
AS 4
Mrs. Eva NJ. Warren, 1856 Church ST,
l62 ,
Mrs. Carrie II. Bowen, lS2 Grove ST,
Ss4
Chas. J. johnson, No. Grosvenordale
l4S 3
John 7. Lewis, Maplehurst Farm,
Thompson, 1869
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Knit ShaWIS and Scarfs

made of fine wool and silk and wool in
plain white, and pink or blue and
white. Prices SOC up to $3.50
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Christmas HanderchiefS

Mems Silk Handkerchiefs,
4 Each &c to soc
Mems Colored Bordered Handker.
chiefs, Each &c and Ice
/ Children's Colored Bordered
Handkerchiefs, Each sc
Ladies, Fancy Embroidered Hand
serchicfs, Each &c TO SOC
Ladies Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, Each - to soc
Ladies' Initial Handkerbhiefs,
Each 10c to 25c
Ladies' Fancy Boxed Handker-
chiefs, Per Box 25c 10 81 90
Ladies' Fancy Embroidered Hand
chief Cases, Each SOC TO 81 90
Ghildfen's Novelty Boxed Hand
kerchiefs, Per Box, 15c TO 25c
Children's Boxed Initial Hand.
kerchiefs, Per Box, 1bc TO 25c
Mems Hemstitched HandksT.
chiefs, Each sc to soc
Mems Initial Handkerchiefs, Each
l0c TO 25c
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Coats and Suits
Coats

For Ladies, Juniors, Misses and
Children. All the new materials and
styles.
Ladies' Coats. Price So 80 up to $25. 90
Juniors Coats. Price IS 9S up to SIS 90
Misses Coats. Price So so up to $500
Children's Coats. Price
$500 IN to 81. 40
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Suits

Ladies' Stouts and Juniors ma
terial, serge, cheviots, broadcloths and
rough eponge, made with cutaway
front and round and pointed backs,
skirts draped and plain.
Price $500 up to $3.50
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Blankets
Cotton Flannelette Blankets in Grey,
Tan and White $1.OO to $2.OO
Fancy Plaid Cotton Blankets $500
Woolknap Blankets, extra large, in
Grey and White $2.25
Beacon Bed Blankets, in Grey, Tan
and White $500 to So SO
Beacon Plaid Blankets $3.50 to $3.50
Cotton and Wool Blankets in Grey and
White $500 and $4.S0
All Wool Blankets in Grey and White
$500 to 5000
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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-01
APPLICATION NO. AIS.

Notice of Application for Permission
TO Appropriate the Public Waters of
the State of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that Oh the
9th day of October, 1916, in accordance
with Section 50, Chapter 40. of the
Statutes OF 1913. z. E. POLLARD and
PAUL c. WINTER, Of Lamoille, Coun.
~ of Elko, and State of Nevada. made
10 the State Engineer OF
for permission 10 appropriate
the public waters OF the State of Ne
vada. Such appropriation is 70 he
made from Lamoille Greek at u point
in the NWiG Of NWH. Sec. %, T. 81
n, r. 5S L, NJ. d. B. K M, by means
of dam, and l g cubic feet per second
Is to be conveyed TO the VIZ Of VIZ
Sec. Is, r. "a n. r. So E.. NJ. d. 3. q
NJ, by means OF open cuts, bitches
fumes and pipes. and there used 70!
irrigation and domestic purposes, from
April until September OF each year
Water not to be returned to stream
w. N. KEARNEY, State Engineer
First publication, Oct II, 1916
Last publication. Nov Is, 1916
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THE WORLD IS
GROWING BETTER.

Sometimes those good people, an6
our good friends, the reformers, he
tray their impatience that the world
refuses to be as progressive as Il
ought, or to progress in the particular
direction they think 1t ought.
The world Is growing better, how
? ever slowly It may seem to those whr
teach and preach the way to better
things.
But the world has TO take time tc
change its bad habits. II cannot slough
them off at once or altogether. !.
may be persuaded many times whcr
1t cannot be coerced.
A mother who sees her baby playinf
with a sharp knife IL unwise II sh,
tries TO snatch the knife away or slaI
the infants hand to make It drop tn,
steel. She is wise who offers q prett,
substitute for which the baby stretche
forth its hand, dropping the knife t.
do so.
Men are like babies In that they vii
hang on and yell II you try TO tax
away bad habit without ofrerir
something In exchange-IDos Angelo
Herald.
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APPLICATION NO. 4tso.

Notice of Application for Permission
TO Appropriate the Public Waters Of
the state of Nevada.
Notice Is hereby given that on the
18th day of October, 1916. in accord.
ance with Section SO, Chapter 40, Of
the Statutes OF 1913. JAMES RUS.
SELL. CHAS. Ii. KEITH, and GEO u.
RUSSELL, OF Elko, County OF Elko.
and State OF Nevada, made application
TO the State Engineer of Nevada for
permission to appropriate the public
waters of the State OF Nevada. Such
appropriation is TO be made from Hot
Springs, at point in the SEA Of
NEiI, Sec. 81, I. 81 ", f. 90 f., NJ
d. Is. & NJ, by means OF pipe lines and
fumes, and Il of one cubic foot pei
second is to he conveyed TO the WE
of NWH. Sec. %, T. % N, r. 80 f.
NJ. u. b. & NJ. by means of pipes and
fumes. and there used for public anJ
private bathing purposes
Water to be returned TO stream in
the SEA OF NEH, Sec. 81, r. 80 n.
r. 80 H., NJ. d. p. & NJ.
w. NJ. KEARNEY, State Engineer
First publication. Oct. 10, 1916.
Last publication, Nov 81, 1916
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Carson City 06S54

Carson City 06S54.
Department OF the Interior. L. S
Land Office AT Elko Nevada, Scptem.
Der Is. 1915
Notice Is hereby given that LEOS r.
LOEMANS, Of Mountain City, Nevada.
who. on March 4. 1912, made Carson
City homestead application 0GS5I, now
Elko 0693, under the Act Of June II,
1906, list 1876. for Il. F.. Survey No
70, embracing Il portion of the unsur.
vcyed public domain Nevada, more
particularly bounded and described as
follows: Beginning at Cor. No l..
from which U. 8. Location Monument
No. 2 bears $. 62 deg. "a min. W, 2.32
chs, distant: thence ". 2S deg 20 min
T.. 1907 chs. to Cor. No. Q: thence ~
SO deg. % min. H., 1i17 chs. TO Cor.
No. 3; thence n. q deg 90 min. b.,
1A.05 chs. to Cor. No. 4; thence y. 81
deg. SO min. T., 1851 chs to Cor. No.
;: thence s. 0 deg. 40 min. W, S.iI
chs. to Cor. No. G; thence s. 30 deg. 90
min. w. 1912 chs. to Cor. No. Z:
thence s. 80 deg. 80 min. W. casa chs.
to Cor. No. 8; thence s. So deg. 20 min.
W., 1878 chs. to Cor. No. 0; thence n.
q deg 10 min. W, S.6S chs. to Cor.
No. TO- thence n. 20 deg. % min. r..
S.2l chs. TO Cor. No. II: thence n. 5s
deg. IL min. f., 2170 chs TO Cor No.
i, tho place OF beginning, containing
GAG acres, and forming part of un.
surveyed Sections o. 10, 10 and 49,
Township ~ North, Range So East,
Mount Dlablo Meridian, has filed no
tlco OF intention TO make final five.
year proof, to establish claim TO the
land above described, before the Reg.
igtor and Receiver OF this office. on
the twenty.eishth day OF November,
1916
Claimant names az witnesses:
Robert Y. Reed, Of North Fork, Ne.
yada; Albert NJ. DIN, OF Elko, Nevada;
Edward oldham. Of Elko, Nevada:
William r. Young, Of Elko. Nevada.
JOHN Il. ROBBINS, Register.
First publication. oct. II, 1916
Last publication, Dec. 40, 1915
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APPLICATION NO. 4f97.

Notice OF Application for Permission
TO Appropriate tho Public Waters OF
the State of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that on the
Goth day OF October. 1916, In accord.
ancc with Section SO, Chapter 40. Of
the Statutes OF 1918, one w. II. LIEF.
FINGWELb, Of Bishop. County OF
Inyo, and State of California, made ap.
piication TO the State Engineer Of No.
yada for permission TO appropriate the
public waters OF the State OF Nevada.
Such appropriation Ia to be made from
Creek No. 2, otherwise known as
Stoddard Creek, at point in tho SEA-
Of NEh, Sec 1. +. 81 ~, II. 81 r., NJ.
ID. u. G. NJ, by means of dam and
headgate, and 100 cubic feet per sec.
ond Is 10 be conveyed to q point In the
sen OF NEH, Sec. 10. r.. 81 N. r. 81
t., NJ. ID. u. e M, by means OF pipeB,
ditches, fumes and tunnels, and there
used for electric power purposes.
Water to be returned to stream IN
the SEA OF NEh, Sec. 10. r. 81 NJ,
II. 81 h., NJ. d. d. & NJ.
w. NJ. KEARNEY. State Engineer
First publication, oct. 80, 1910.
Last publication, NOV. 80, 1915,
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

O2769.
Elko, Nevada. Land Office. october
is. 1916.
Notice is hereby given that PETER
S. INDART, OF Whiterock, County OF
Elko, State OF Nevada, has filed in this
office mis- application 10 enter, under
the provision of Sections 2306-2S07, Re
vlsed Statutes OF the United States,
the following described land. viz:
The SWl of SEA OF Section 20,
Township 45 North, Range 81 East, NJ
D. b. & NJ. containing 40 acres.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the lands described, or desir>
ing TO object. because OF the mineral
character Of the land. or for any other
reason, to the disposal to applicant
should file their sffidavits OF protests
in this office, on or before the 1st day
of December. 1916.
JOHN L. ROBBINS. Register
First publication, Oct. 81, 1916.
Last publication, Nov. rs, 1916.
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HOW BETTING STANDS
THE COUNTRY OVER

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The most
striking change Of aspect in The bet
ting on the presidential election oc-
CURED in Pittsburg. where it started
with odds even but then turned to 10
to 0 on Wilson, and the day closed
with odds on the President up to 10
10 s. II Is now reported that Wilson
money Is going begging for takers.
In this city at least $4,000 was bet
on the curb and the financial district
generally, largely at even money, but
also at 10 TO 9 in favor of Hughes.
Wagers were reported at Q to and
2 TO / on Whitman.
Light betting in San francisco is
even and 10 TO 0 on Hughes; odds arc
even IN Boston, and n $4,000 Wilson
offer could secure 10 taker: wagerD
are heavy In Chicago nj 10 to on
Hughes: even odds prevail In DaltI.
more. Edward Murphy aud Andrew
Miller OF New York placed $1,000 on
Wilson with Colonel Seymour Mandel.
baum on the Hughes end; even odds at
Kansas city. with little Hughes money
In evidence, and In ST. Louis Demo.
Gratis get takers for even money wag.
erg.
In Philadelphia yesterday betting
was even, with moro Wilson money
offered than found takers.
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chise the farmer in the business world.
Because under his administration a
system OF licensed and bonded ware
houses has been authorized which will
assist to make the farmer a master of
his own business and his own destiny.
Because under his administration
measures have been passed looking 10.
the establishment OF official standards
and grades OF cotton and grain, thus
safeguarding the market against mani.
pulation.
Because he has approved a measure
providing for the establishment OF
system OF highways, through State and
Federal cooperation. which will, when
completed, according to the estimate
of experts. save the farmers more than
one million dollars between the rising
and setting OF every days sun.
Because he stands upon a platform
which promises the prosecution of
plans ito make agriculture more profit
able, and country life more healthful,
comfortable and attractive"
Because he has been the friend of
the wage Garner.
Because he has approved a measure
declaring that human labor shall not
he dealt with as mere commodity In
he market place.
Because he has approved a measure
polishing the writ OF injunction as an
instrument OF judicial tyranny, secur-
ing 10 labor the right TO trial by jury
IN cases Of constructive contempt.
Because he has approved the Work
ngmen's Compensation Act making
he United States a model employer
md an example TO all other employers.
Because he has approved the Sea
mems Act, liberating the toilers of the
ca from involuntary seryitude. pro.
Getting them against Imprisonment for
Iebt and criminal prosecution for the
mere breach Of a civil contract.
Because he urged and signed the
E!ght-hour Act, which crystallized the
Enlightened judgment OF mankind into
the law of the land in accordance with
he Progressive platform of 1912 and
he Democratic platform of 1916, and
| in accordance with the matured con
yiction that the man who tolls should
sc allowed to enjoy fair share Of tho
| .reasure and the leisure and the pleas
IRE which should be the portion o.
civilized men in a civilized society.
Because he has said, suffer little
children TO come out OF the mines am
the mills and the sweat.shops."
Because he believes in the conserve
ton OF human resources as we'll az IL
the conservation of natural resources
Because he has made the principle
Of social and industrial justice
reality rather than an ideal somcthin
more than mere vision of unfulfille,
desire.
Because by taking the American pee
pie into his confidence he has deserve
the confidence OF the American people
Because by upholding and MAINTAIN
ing International law when great Wa,
ring nations sought to disregard It. n
has performed a monumental seryic
to civilization and humanity and I
future ages.
Because he is good man as we'll a
a great President.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the District Court OF tho Fourth
Judicial District of the State OF Ne.
yada, in and for the County OF Eiko.
In the Matter OF the Last WIN and
Testament OF PEARL BRUCE, De-
ceased.-Notlce TO Creditors.
Notice iB hereby given that by nm
order OF the District Court OF the
Fourth judicial District OF the State OF
Nevada, In and for the County OF Elko,
duly made and entered on tho End day
Of October, a. D., 1916, the under
signed was appointed as executrix OF
the last will OF said deceased and that
she has qualified as such eXecutrix.
Notice is further given that any and
all persons having claims against said
decedent or the said estate. must file
the same with the Clerk OF the above
entitled Court. with proper vouchers
and the statutory affidavit attached
within three months from the date oil
the first publication OF this notice, oil
their claims will DO forever barred.
Dated this 9th day OF October, A
D.. 1916
VIOLET BRUCE COOPER,
ExecutTIx.
First publication, Oct 9, 1916.
Last publication, Nov. 6. 1915.
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WHAT WILSON
HAS SAVED US FROM.

Like the Esquimau who was aston.
ished at nothing in New York. except
the tallness OF the trees, so Miss Dor
;othy Sampson Of Chicago. who has re-
Gently returned from many years cor
tinuous residence in Europe. com.
ments chiefly on the large number Of
men on our American streets.
IN the cities OF Europe" she said,
"one sees only old men and cripples
If Americans could all experience the
contrast in this one thing alone. they
would get down on their knees and
thank God for peace"
Miss Sampson speaks OF the war in
a lowered voice and looks around u
see that the windows are closed. This
habit has grown on her through her
war time experience in Europe.