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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17
With The Photographers

While trench coats are to be the popular fashion for
mon this year. they viii be more appropriate II rein
forced win enlistment papers and side-arms-San An
It's sure thing that II Oregon had not gone dry"
eIe would ere this be slx-cent beer, and the
WIN 700 much never would able to count his change
Portland Uregonian.
the question Of the restoration Of Belgium Is again
Deins discussed IN Germany II will be any encourage
ment 70 lhe Germans to know the same question has
not been dropped by the Allies eher-Kansas CIt, star
Mr. Hoover Insists that eat more hash And tue,
for that insist that Mr.. Hoover take cens,s Jus! s
statistics or something. He probably doesn't tnoxv
how much hash we have already accounted for-Nacon
Telegraph.
II would be folly TO undertake TO conceal Tho ,ao,
that the coal situation In the United States today h t
II any, more satisfactory than before the
undertook 10 deal with It. SO far the average con-
sumner Is concerned II Is apparently lass satsfacto y
or with the approach OF winter, he Is forced into the
acceptance OF conditions which the Federal authority
promised to correct but thus far has not corrected
Christian Science Monitor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17
USES TELEPHONE
IN NEAT SWINDLE.

Here is a neat case OF swindling
which Is reported In the Dresden Volks-
blatt.
THE manager Of the municipal gas
works at Hemer received telephone
call from Iserlohn requesting him and
his wife TO come there at once to meet
a brother-in-law who was on short
leave from the front and was waiting
TO see them.
when the couple left their house
a well-dressed man arrived, and, tell
ing the maid servant that he was her
mistress brother and felt very tired
proceeded upstairs to rest. On theil
return from a futile trip to IserlohT
the couple were informed that thu
soldier brother lay asleep upstairs.
1.-THE soldier brother, however, hat
disappeared, and with him large sun
Of money and some valuable jewelry.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17
GrnMANY RrGINs mol cRAcK.

VIZ AR-WEARINEss hunger emulation OF Russian revo-
w utlonaries-all these things perhaps involved
the nrst big crack in the German military and naval
machine.
1t Is intensely interesting news All loyal Delawaresns
are reolced by t. It shows the discipline is break
ing down. It shows beginning to dare to rebel
And slnguary enough this first outbreak occurred not
among those who have endured the terrors of trench
lighting but among sailors idle at Wllhelmshaven.
The mutnous conditions apparent at least four big
German batteships must exist even II in mllder FORM
elsewhere II sounds very much like the Russian reyo-
luton.
The fact that while savage reprsals were ordered by
the Kaiser the Chancellor did not obey his royal
master eses to the dangerous moods OF the men, and
perhaps Of the nation.
Probably the main OF the revolt was the suDma-
rine warfare Not that the Prussans were shocked by
It's nhumanty but they rebeled against the Increased
danger to themselves In the early U-boat days II was
not hard TO get volunteer crews. The higher rates OF
nav and the prospects OF prize awards and honors and
decorations were alluring.
But by and by something happened which made the
German sailor do some serious thinking. The number
OF submarines which did not return to port and whose
fate remained unknown began 70 Increase. And since
American destroyers have been on the job this number
has been mounting rapidly
The German sailor, therefore, has lost his stomach
for the Job He may be willing enough to tight in a
big battle where he has about even chances with the
enemy but he Is keen for this thing OF being drown
ed like a rat in tub. It all to head in the recent
mutnles.
The satisfactory point to the Allies is that such news
cannot be suppressed by the authorities BY now every
German sailor knows what has happened He knows some
his comrades shot, and others sentenced to long
terms In prison.
This kind Of thing does not improve morale. It spreads
dissatisfaction. German warshp commanders are not
now in comfortable position. There Will always be In
the back their minds the lurking fear that In pinch
the crews may suddenly go back them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17

is O52,5OO,OoO bushels moro than was
raised last year but as there was a
decrease Of 1904 100000 bushels In 1915
from 1915, VIC are still i52,2O0,O0O BUSH
els short Of making up last years grain
shortage.
The total estimated production OF
grain and principal foodstuffs this year
will reach over G,633 100000 bushels, but
this is less by ii6,7OO,OOO bushels than
the production OF 1915. We have raised
a large food crop this year, but In pro-
portion TO the worlds demand 1t VIII
barely tide us over until the next har-
vest, when we will be compelled, as far
as is given to the power OF man, TO
make great increase over our present
production.
Thus, while Boosting about tile In
crease over 1916, let us not forget that
despite the urgent call upon the farm
ers Of the nation TO do their utmost
our production Of these grains ant
other foodstuffs is actually ii6,7OOOOC
bushels short OF the yield OF 1915
while population has increased by
about 100000 and Europes demands
have enormously increased.
cunnIfea productiOn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17
"Put your dollars In the fshtins
linei Buy a Bond"
SIMPLE WAY TO
END DANDRUFF

There is one sure way that has never
failed to remove dandruf at once and that Is
to dissolve II. then you destroy It entirely,
To do this. just get about four ounces OF
plain. common liquid arvon from any drus
store (this is all you win need). apply II AZ
night when retiring; use enough TO moisten
the scalp and rub it in gently with the anger
tips.
BY morning. most II not al, Of your
dandruff will be gone. and three or four more
applications will completely dissolve and en-
tirely destroy every single sign and trace
Of Il. no matter how much dAndrun you
may have.
You will find all itching and digging Of the
scalp will stoD instantly. and your hair VIII
be fluffy, lustrous glossy. silky and soi"
and look and feel hundred times better.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17
NJ Time for Boasfing on Crops, for the Gain l. Grain
Yields Still Lsxvs Our Production Far Below 1915
lFrom Manufacturers Record.)

Despite the optimistic reports as TO
the great increase in grain crops, ex-
ceptlng wheat, this year over last year,
the total production OF wheat ard corn
for 1916 and 1917 is 49O,S00,0OO bushels
short OF the total production Of the
two preceding years Of 1914 and 1915,
and this, too, notwithstanding a gain
in population fabout 100000 peo-
pie year and the great increase In
demand by reason Of the European
war.
The total production Of wheat and
corn in 1914 and 1915 was 1851, 100000
bushels, as compared with the total for
1916 and 1917 OF 1908, 100000 bushels.
Here is a vacuum Of nearly 5O0,OOOO0O
bushels created in the last two years
as compared with the two preceding
years, which OF necessity spells short
age In food and feed, which can only
be made up in part by the increase in
oats and potatoes.
The estimated quantity Of the princi-
pal grains-wheat. corn. oats, rye.
buckwheat. rice, etc-produced in 1917
amounts to 1858. 100000 bushels, which
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17
A HAPPY THOUGHT.

rv,HosE VINO control the West End Reading Room and
4 its work have done commendabie thing in turning
over for the use OF the sailors OF the patrol boats the
lower half Of It's building.
Commandant Hoffman, Of the League Island Navy Yard
has done equally commendabe thing in accepting It,
in behalf OF the men, for navy club and dormltory pur
poses
Since the reading room established it has served
many useful functions and this service for the com
fort and convenience OF the OF the patrol while I'M
usua s in line with its we'll established policy Of work
ing for the welfare humanity and the good Of our com
munity.
We felicate Miss Emily P. Bssell and her associates
upon the happy thought which prompted them 10 MAKE
,ho tender and Commandant Hoffman upon its prompt
acceptance
~, H. 80 na,.arin haa sold hIs nears Cashlny 10
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17
GRANT LETTERS ON ESTATES.

Letters testamentary were issued to-
day upon the estate Of George F. G.
Montgomery, late OF Christiana Hun
dred, to Rebecca S. Marshall and Anna
NJ. Frederick, and on the estate Of VIII
liam r. Wilson TO Helen B. and Ernest
IS. Wilson.
Letters Of administration, d. b. n. c,
I. a., were issued on the estate of Ann
B. Forman, late OF Christiana Hundred
to John b. Forman and Penrose S. For
man.
Your Boy Is fighting for Liberty
Back him upl Buy Liberty Bonds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17
AN AMERICAS PLEDGE.

TSROM the Philadelphia Chamber OF Commerce have
y received card entitled can Americas Pledge" II
one Of thousands sent out is handsomely printed and
Is meant to be signed by business and hung up
beside their desks. The text OF the pledge as fol-
lows:
IN ms time Of national crisis pledge myself 20 sup
. we military. financial and economic policies OF my
do this, FIRST because Tho 1,D,,.s CO.. go =.
SsseuhoOlaoSi Tor the right OF the neonlo - t a.
49, eoNerhhent Under this government 7 bo,. rooIs
1roner,, as nave been protected IN nv life and
tt '1e nave had Opportnlt,, 10 o,tar s,,,
activity In life for which am atte5 's " enler any
make mis- pledge secondly because 7 ball..
iacs, not only In the United States bnt si W uehoc-
tne world Is threatened by the ambiions ~ Ioushou.
Kaiser and his advisers 'Ns VI ue German
He has established military system WHOSE -
pose is conquest; Oso 9'o"ed pur-
He has waged war by barbarous and nhumaD ro.,,o,.
the principal sufferers OF which have been bei
and women and children; F'oss men
lie has encouraged a course of instruction NV Whit,
the youth Of his nation has been educated 10 bsi
in force and conquest; 0'
He has repudlated treaties;
He has violated all the principles Of humanity and in
ternaona law in his treatment Of the conquered Be
CLANS;
lie has coDspired against country while at peac
with us;
He has sought to embroil us in war with other coul
tries;
He has based his policy toward other nations upc
falsehood and deceit.
For these reasons accept the judgment OF the Pres
dent that and no nation can depend upon q
word treaty Of the present German Government.
For these reasons pledge myself and my property
the OF my country, and VIII accept whatever
vice / am able and lifted to undertake.
That is admirable sentiment to which any true Anne
lean may subscribe and which any true Amerncan mi
country.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17
What is Going on in Germany!
As Told BY the Get From the TeutOne Empires and
Neutral Nations.

where he died two days after from
lockJaw."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17

The King Of Bavaria has sold his pearls CashinS In
preparatory to making quick getaway
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17

No one has heard any church collection plate
ing under excess profits.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17

While the KOrnilo revolt at its height Kerensk
married Well. troubles never come singly.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17

A''as Aasz1a--sAs unspeaEaDle Turk. and quiokIyI
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17
Hair Gray? Read This

This is a message Of importance 10
all who have gray hair. Science has
made a great discovery In Q-Ban.
Gray or faded hair changes to nat
ural, uniform, lustrous, beautiful dark
shade simply by applying Q-Ban.
Works gradually and defles detection.
Safe, sure, guaranteed harmless. All
ready 10 use, 75c large bottle, money
back II not satisfied. Sold by Llggetts-
Riker-Hegeman, Eckard's Cut Hate
Medicine store and all good drug
stores. Try Q-Ban Hair Tonic; Liquid
Shampoo; Soap. Also Q-Ban Depilatory.
QbaBI1xx..
Hair Color Restorer
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-17

prInelnal Grain and Rood
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
Canning At Night While You Sleep
Alarm Clock Helps Food Conservation

Much has been said about food con-
sefvation and canning. You need not
think you can't can fer you can can
If it is lack of time that troubles you,
you ean can while you sleeper at
least you cen save time canning by
sleeping between cans, if you happen
TO own an alarm o'clock, and OF course
any one cantor dollar.
A Putnam woman extended can
ming hours iE this manner Finding
at bed time that the fruit and Vegeta-
bIes she was conserving were not SUM-
GENTLY cooked, and realizing that 1t
would be some two hours before they
would be in a canning condition and
being, Oh so sleepy, her Yankee ingenu
ity came into the game. She went to
bed and slept. The pots dubbed and
boiled. The canning product was
done. All ready to can. Tinnkle
tinkle went the watchfnl alarm clock,
set To 20 OIL at the right time. The
woman got out of bed, turned off the
gas range, canned her produce and
went to sleep the sleep of one who is
satisfied that she has accomplished
something.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
Shark EIshinn Season.

The best season for catching sharks
seems to be during the cooler months
from October to March. Fishermen
say that sharks are not so plentiful at
other times of the year.
The flesh, fins, maws, jaws and
other bones, livers and skins all enter
into the commeSce of Alden, which is
the center of the shark-fishing indus
try. The fresh meat of the smaller
sharks is sold regularly in the fish
bazaar at very reasonable prices to the
poorer classes of natives who cannot
afford other sorts of fish. The meat
is strong, but is said TO be quite palat-
able when one is accustomed to eat
ing it. The principal consumers of
shark meat are the Arabs, although
the native Jews and Somalls also use
It, The Somali and Arab are Moham-
medans and their religion forbids eat
ing the flesh of any fish that has not
scales. However, the working classes
of natives are SO poor that shark meat
is the only sort of fish they can afford.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
Automobile Receipts Ahead of Last
Years

Figures given out at the state auto
mobile commissioner Office show that
receipts coming into the department
have increased during The past year
S297, 632 "A, over those of the previous
year. The dates on which the figures
are computed are october l and Aug.
ust IA.
The receipts for this year are ST.
O37, l39 "a, while those for the year be-
fore are 1913, 507 40. Figures have also
been prepared at the department,
showing the number of pleasure CARS
commercial cars, motorcycles, side
cars and public service cars have been
registered and have received markers
since January of this year and Aug
ust IA.
The number of pleasure cars is ahead
of all the others by large margin,
81 1872 being registered. Commercial
cars ere second in quantity, lo,5l7.
Next come motorcycles, 4,4l0. Public
service cars number ,74l and side cars,
! ,l44.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
One Biz Day at Woodstock Fair

Woodstock Fair will concentrate all
its efforts ION one big day this year,
Friday, Sept, 2lst. Thursday Will be
entry day.
In former years there have been two
big days but The second has not seemed
to warrant its continuance. The effort
expended in one big day it is expected
will attract the largest crowd ever
seen on the grounds.
On account of the extra effort at
raising crops this year ii is expected
that the exhibits in the halls will be
unusually good and larger than ever
II is little early to tell all of the
features but IL is promised that the one
day fair will be big success.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
Ballard Family Reunion Held al Nichols
Grove

The Ballard fanily, one Of the Oldest
in this section, held their annual re.
union in Nichols Grove, West Thorn D
son, Wednesday OF this week. II was
a beautiful summer day and .attracted
As members Of the family, who thor
oughly enjoyed the day and the excel
lent dinner provided.
It was voted to hold the reunion al
the same place next year.
Mrs. Josephine Child Of Putnam
was elected historian and com mittees
were appointed IS follows: Committee
Of arrangements Frank Ramsdeil,
winthrop Ballard, Clark Pierce
amusements. Doris Clemence, Ardelle
Chase, George Child.
The family history read was as fol.
lows.
A year has passed since the Ballard 5
met at Nichols Grove, West Thomp.
son. a few changes have taken place.
Some that we did not like to hear
but as we pass through life these
changes we must expect, while others
we have been glad to hear and vel
come them into our midst.
The first addition to our family was
Sept /, 1916, a son, Arthur George,
was porn TO Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Morse the next one was in Dece mber,
1916, son, George Vernon, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Calvin Ballard; son, William
Eyans, 10 Mr. and Mrs. William
Chase. a daughter. Jean, TO Mr.. and
Mrs. George Clemence.
Three people have been added by
marriage which are: +. Ray Sherman
and Florence 3, Richardson, sept. is,
1916, Earl Ballard and Irene Cotton,
June 4, also Charles Chase and Alice
Kies, oct. "A, 1917.
Those who have left our family are:
Earl X. Willis, who died in Denver,
Col, oct. ., 1916; in Thompson, Jan.
-, 1917, Mrs George Ballard; at Saw
yer district, Jan. IS, 1917, Mrs. Albert
US Bruce; in Davenport, Iowa, March
26, 1917, Mrs +. ;. Ballard and the
last one TO leave her home on earth
was Mrs. ". 5. Converse, who was al
ways ready 10 do her share and lend
helping hand whenever needed, and
always had q smile for every one.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
Contributes $40 for French Speaking
Soldiers

There has come into the hands OF
Frank X Lucier, treasurer Of the war
fund committee Of the .Cercle dad.
vanoement, gift Of SO from William
Henry Bishop Of New Haven, who is
spending the summer in Brooklyn.
Mr.. Bishop is prominent citizen Of
New Haven and an author Of note.
Accompanying The gift was the fol-
lowing letter:
1.-The French Cefcle Of Advancement,
Putnam, Conn.
Please find enclosed my check for
SO. would like to contribute this
small sum to help add to the comfort
OF the French speaking soldiers who
have gone into the Z :. service from
your town and vicinity.
Very truly yours,
William Henry Bishop
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
CITY OF PUTNAM

Sealed bids will be received by the
Highway Committee of the City of Put.
nam al the office of the City Engineer,
10 Providence Street, until ) o'clock %.
m, Aug "A, 1917 for construction and
resurfacing of sidewalks as follows:
Bid No. DEMONSTRATION of between
-OVo and 1000. square feet of cement
concrete sidewalks
Bid No. Reconstruction of between
loco and 5000 square feet of tar con.
crete sidewalks.
Bid No. 3-Resurfacing of between
700 and 2O,000 square feet of tar con-
crete sidewalks. Speeificstions NAV be
seen at City Engineers office.
Inc night is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
THE HIGHWAY COMMITTEES.
City OF Putnam.
Fntnam, Conn.,, Aug II, 1917.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
Slept on Railroad Track. Now in Jail

John McNally, a familiar figure in
the city court, WAS sent To jail for 80
days by Judge Fuller Thursday morn.
ing after a talk that was right from
the shoulder.
McNally was drunk and went down
the New London division railroad
track and Went to sleep near the Arch
bridge. Both of his hands were grip
ping the rail and he had such tight
hold that il was hard for the officer to
loosen his clutch. A train would have
sent McNally to the hospital minus
both hands.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
Were TreSpasSing Oh Railroad Property

Joseph Latose and Leon Czazinski,
both of Putnam, were before Jude Lu
cius Fuller in session OF the city
court at 8 O'Clock this Friday morn.
ing charged with trespassing on prop
erty OF the n Y, n. ii. Il I'll. railroad,
in the vicinity of the Putnam coal
chute. Both men plead guilty, and
the case was continued for three
months. The prisoners were arrested
by Railroad Policeman John Murray,
formerly captain of Putnam police.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
Bitten by Mad Dog

\ boy who lives on the River road
was bitten by dog last week and 1t is
thought the animal had the rabies.
The boy has been undergoing treat
ment as precautionary measure. Ii
is not thought that the dog came with
in the city limits and this is the only
case OF possible mad dog in Putnam
So far as can be learned.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
Don't Use Rhubarb Leaves.

Because rhubarb leaves contain GER
tain substances which make them poi
sonous 10 great many persons. spe-
cialists of the United States depart
ment of agriculture warn housewives
against using this portion of the plant
for food A number Of letters have
been received by the department cali
ing attention to the fact that certain
newspapers and magazines are advo-
eating the use Of rhubarb leaves for
green's and that disastrous results
have folleWea the acceptance of the
advice.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
Started Across Continent In Automobile

Frank Wright, wife and children
were in Putnam Wednesday afternoon
in their automobile. They left for Cal
itornia Thursday and will see the couu
try in leisurly manner, camping on
the way wherever night overtakes
them, or their fancy dictates. They
carry a trailer in which is baggage and
camp equipment and supplies. They
do not intend TO return east.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
For Sale

To close an Estate: A very desirable
farm OF sixty acres; two tenement
house of thirteen rooms; two barns:
large new hen houses; good water SUP.
ply q wells and 2 springs; plenty of
fruit and good growing crops. Two
and one half miles from Putnam cen.
ter, near trolley. Price low if sold AZ
once. f. w. Seward, Insurance aad
Real Estate, Putnam, Conn. 2stf
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17

While number of weekend motor
accidents were reported, no fatalities
occurred. This section has been un-
usually free from deaths due to motor
accidents and IL is 10 be hoped that
the good record continues. 1t seems
almost uncomfortable that some serious
accident does not Occult when one sees
- many automobiles aud motorcycles
flying about, and some of them at a
rate OF speed that causes one TO hold
his breath in expectation that some.
thing Will happen
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17

Owners Of automobiles who have
complied with the law regarding
giaHng headlights wonder when the
law is going TO be enforced and who
is going to enforce it. There are
good number Of drivers on the road
nights who have paid no attention to
the law.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
Man WIG Reaches the ION

The steadily successful man is neith-
er rash nor timid. He is prudent and
courageous. He will take a chance
where there is a reasonable prospect
of success. but he will not rush into
venture hlindly nor be SO cautious as
never TO take any risk.-Irish World.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17
EXPLANATION Of Biblical Phrase.

In Mark 1913 the woman who
brought the alabaster hex of oint-
ment of spikenard" is said 10 break
the box" before pouring out the ONT
ment. This probably only means
breaking the seal" which kept the
essence Of the perfume from evaporat-
ing.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17

After deciding q spend 5000 more
than last year for uperintendent OF
schools and electing a man who they
believed would be valuable official
in building up the town school system
The school board has received dissa'
pointment by the non acceptance of
Ihe candidate elected. They will now
have to seek elsewhere TO I'LL this most
important position.
Putnam patriot., 1917-08-17

That the patriots offer To send the
paper to boys in the government ser
vice is appreciated is evidenced by the
number of communications we receive.
All begin and end by thanking US for
sending the paper. Unless one has
been far away from home and among
strangers he has little conception OF
what it mems to get the home paper
with the local news and gossip. The
pleasure expressed 10y the boys war
rants, we feel, the expense we have as
sumed in seeing that they have the
news from home every week.