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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
SUDDEN RIBE IN PRICES NOT
Met WITH EQUAL ADVANCE
IN WAGES
ASK REGULATION Or M|DDLEM[N
Hoover Asks Unions 10 Walt Results
Of Food Coatrol nill before DO
npanding Now Wage Scale

Washington. June 1.-THE full
Influence OF the nations labor
unions 10 70 DO brought to bear on
the passage Of the food control bills.
Tho rapid rise In food prices over
the country. with a corresponding
slowness In tho rise Of wages. has
brought tho problem homo to labor
ing men with y vengeance,
AZ 4 conference last night with
labor leaders and representatives OF
tho lKIbor group In congress. Herbert
@. Hoover. promised that the food
administration, whom organized.
would force prices 10 level at
which the small wagc Garner can
exist.
Figures were quoted at the confer
encc 10 show abnormal profits taken
by middienen. The statement was
made that whlle flour is selling
around tib n barrel, II is being man
ufactursd In the middle west at a
cost Of about " and could be sold
at - or % and still wive . good
profit TO dealers.
Labor leaders declared earners OF
low wages had remained patient un-
der constantly rising prices. but that
the time had como whom they no
longer could feed their families.
Mr.. Hoover asked that no new
wagc adjustments be sought until
after the food administration has
had n chance TO try rc-arranged dis
tribntivc methods. no as to climin-
ate unnecessary linksIin the distri-
button chain.
Tho bill would stop the use OF
foodstuiYs for liquor manufacture
and would empower the president to
rcauistion stocks of distilled spirits
10 obtain alcohol Tor war purposes,
Tho food regulation oil was made
n privileged measure In the house for
next Monday and will be kept on
the floor until disposed Of,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
STRATEGIC POSITION OF ME-
SHINES RIDGE SHOWN IN GER
NAN MOVE
HAe DOMINATES WIDE SECTOR
Further Teutos Withdrawals Prohaz.
y Necessary Becanse Of Advant-
go in Position Held By Bsifsh

London, June 1l.-Following 3
day Of comparative quiet, during
which an intermittent artillery dusl
was broken BY small unimportant
raiding operations. the British forces
have today made another important
advance.
The Germans apparently aband-
oned important sections Of their nrsk
linss bstvssa The LgS river and
Styves. because Of the tremendous
pressure brought to bear by the
British in their advance east Of Mo-
sines. This information was con-
veyed to the war department BY Gen
erai Haig's report this afternoon.
This move emphasizes the domin-
ating strength Of the Messines rides
position, taken by the British Lat
week. The territory surrendered has
pushed the Germans further back IN
to the triangle formed by Lys. Yprss
and tho Lille canal This salient has
become exceedingly precarious be-
cause The river and the canal ham
Per rapid GsrmaA opsrasions. Il =
bsljsvsd inst ths evacuation Of Tho
entire triangle is possible.
The submarine report issued today
by the British admiralty, shows tho
greatest number Of vessels meeting
disaster since Nay 6--twenty-two oe
more than 1900 tons and 10 Of less
than 1900 tons each
Other vessels sunk by submarines.
not in the British report, include the
British steamer Angiian Of 5,532
tons and the French steamer Se-
guiana. 5.557 tons. One hundred
and ninety persons on board the Se-
guiana perished, but those on tho
Anglican were saved.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
rRonInIrIoN is ONE
STEP NEARER REALITY

Washington, June 1.-The senate
committee today favorably reported
the Gore war prohibition bill, for
bidding the use OF perishable foods
In the manufacture OF intoxicating
liquor, and empowering tho presl-
dent to commander all spirits In
bond. for Redistribution,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
WORK no START ON
DORAuTvRY AT y.

Eugene. June 13.--Bids will b
opened this afternoon for the con-
struction OF the first unit Of the
freshmen girls dormitory. Build
ing is to be started within few
weeks. The structure win be Of
brick, three stories high and will be
situated just south of Mary Spiller
hall, the small frame building which
now serves as the girls dormitory.
The new structure. for which $780,
900 was appropriated by the 1917
Legislature. will accommodate about
IS girls.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14

Paris, June l3,--The French min
istry OF munitions announced this af-
ternoon that an accident had hap
pened In one Of the principal auto
mobile factories now making muni-
tions. with alarge number Of wound
ed. No definite statement has been
made Of deaths. e
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
british HAVE DESTROYED
THIRTY-rTvE ZEPPELNs

London. June l4.-Britlsh air men
destroyed the Zeppelin L-3i over the
North sea. Chancellor Law announc-
cd In the house OF commons today.
This In tho 18th Zeppelin officially
announced rs destroyed. but accord.
Ing to unofi,cial accounts apparently
reliable. according to the London
Times. the L-3l Is really the 35th
dIrigibfc destroyed,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
OREGON WILL GREATLY
OvER-sUBsCRIBE BONDS

Portland, June 14.--Oregon's Id
berty loan subscriptions totalled
$11,47O, 900 at noon today. Seven
hundred thousand we're subscribed
In Portland alone this morning. in
cluding s100,0Oo made by the Port
land flour mills.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14
SEVEN ARE KILLED
IN HEAD-ON COLLISION

Oklahoma City. June 13.-santa
Fee passenger and freight trains met
here today in head-on collision.
At 1885 q. m. local Undertaken
reported tina. ambulance workers al
the wreck reported seven had been
killed and about SO injured. A CON-
pany Of the fire department has been
sent to the scene.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14

Sacramento, Cal, June IA,
Austin Hooper. notorious criminal
died today Just as he always declar-
cd he would---"with his boots on"
"a message being received this at
ternoon at the governors Office from
Sheriff Alexander OF Greenville,
Miss, stating that the sheriff had
killed Hooper when the latter re-
sisted arrest. California wanted
Hooper for several crimes.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14

Washington. June 1.-The reia-
tlons between the United States and
Japan which were upset and In a
delicate position over . misunder-
standing on the part Of japan con-
cerning Americas purposes In China.
have been straightened out satisfac-
torily through explanations which
have bean sent the American embassy
ut Toxic.
An investigation has been started
TO ascertain the source OF a bogus
note purporting TO have been ca,bled
from New York to Toxic and arous-
Ing resentment In Japan. This boz
gus note made America say that the
Chinese revolution should be quelled
because Germany and Russia were
shout 70 conclude a separate peace
and Japan was about to send troops
into Manchuria.
The true note OF this government
to China expressed the hope that
China's internal troubles would soon
be settled.
Tho Japanese Times took excep-
tion to what II considered American
Interference in China without con-
sulting Japan though Il admitted
that the United States was not OBJ
lisated to 80 consult them.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14

]. Austin Hooper was one Of the
most picturesque bandits who ever
roamed the United States, He was
35 years old this spring, He served
two California prison terms, both for
highway robbery. being paroled on a
life sentence from Folsom In Sep
tember. 1914, He was accused OF
several banks and store robberles In
northern California and southern
Oregon. traced through the noun.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-14

Toxic. June 1.-THE alleged fall
nre ef the United etascs 90 consult
Japan before presenting It's note TO
China continues the subject Of much
discussion In the newspapers. The
semi-ofilcial Times says:
Tho foreign once must obtain
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
For Sale

In Putnam, Conn.,, this very unus ual bargain has soeen forced onto the market through unavoidable circum stances; s splendid 10.room house ill perfect condition, inside snd out Uust finished painting) built by present owner for home; not as a cheap tene- ment house; material all the best money could buy there is down stairs, parlor living room, dining room, large front hall, winding stairs, kitchen and pantry (soap stone sink; up stairs, three large airy bedrooms, bath, sun parlor, very large presses in every room; house all finished in natural wood; finely carved oak mantels a large ircular veranda, excellent cellar, steam neat, city water, sewer Con nee ton; there is also large barn, room for autos, s horses, wagons, nice loft |, another wagon shed, worn. shop, etc, |, 70 by 40; could easily be made into cottage, s7,000.00 would not build these buildinss today; located 100 feet from electrics, 3 minutes walk to Grove street, in fine residential neigh borhood; this is nll being sacrificed at S3, ,S0000; Sl, ,500.00 may remain on mortgage. Ii you want good home or investment at price less than you may ever expect to buy another. Don't miss this. D. H. Armstrong, Daniel son, Conn. Write or telephone for ap. pointment.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Congregational Church Notes

We are gIsd to announce that snilici cnt money was given to purchase twelve flags (size 24x36 inches) and more will be added us other young men enlist.
 Those who failed to attend the mid week meeting last Thursday missed a most helpful and interesting service The choir led the worship and gave fine rendering to the service of scrip ture and praise. We hope that we may have many such evenings in the near future.
 We most earnestly hope that many will subscribe for Liberty Loan Bond. There can be no safer invest ment and with the interest at per cent. there should be no lack Of people eager to take advantage of such an opportunity,
 The following letter from the princi- pal of Gregory Normal Institute ex- plains itself, This Is the institution for which we are preparing barrel; My dear Miss Sargent;--
 We would be more than pleased to have your society put ouF school on your missionary Hist this year. We have calls repeatedly for second hand clothing. People coming for miles around 10 be helped by what we have for them, l suppose we minister to about a thousand people each year, and we would be very grateful for any help your people could send as would these people too
 Thanking you for your inquiry, l am
 Very truly,
 +. W. Fletcher, Principal, Please leave articles for the barrel in the chapel AS early AS possible.
 At the semi annual meeting of the Hold-Fast class The following officers and committees were elected for six months.
 President, Mrs. II. N, Brown
 lst vice president, Mrs. Abbie Child End vice president, Mrs <. k. R. Downing
 Secretary snd treasurer, Mrs. c. IL. Brown
 Committees
 Social, Mrs. E. NJ. Wheaton, Mrs l.. B. Durfee, Mrs. George Cockell
 Good cheer, Miss Helen Scammell, Miss Addie Tucker
 Membership, Mrs. Rufus Chase, Mrs. Eugene Williams, Mrs. Angell, Mrs. Baldwin
 Ways and means, Mrs. sherman, Mrs. McKschnie, Mrs. E. K. Smith, Mrs. Kenyon, Mrs. C. Il. Brown, Mrs. Maynard
 Devotional, Mrs. F. D. Sargent
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
WiISOnviIIe Happenings

MT. and Mrs. Joseph Welch of Bos- ton have been visiting Mir and Mrs James Weleh for few days.
 George Allen and family recently moved into the house vacated by Mrs John Smith
 Daniel Foster who has been training at Camp Deyens was at home Sunday.
 Miss Sadie Batty was the guest of Mrs. Clara Mills, Sunday.
 Mrs John Smith and daughter Gladys are staying with MT. and Mrs. Patrick Kelly of Webster, for a few weeks.
 Mir and Mrs. William Paine who have been living in Hartford for two years are at their home here ill NilsonRille for few days
 N. C. Mills attended the Stafford Springs Fair.
 Mary Pitts and Sarah Hyland of Webster were guests of Mrs. NJ. NJ Goodwin one day last week.
 Mrs Freeman of Webster was tho guest of Mrs. B. s. upham Saturday and Sunday.
 Miss Jennie Mould has been visiting John Warner at the home of Mrs. Mary Woodward.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Statement of Ownership, Management

of Putnam Patriot, published weekly BI Putnam, Conn, for Oct. l, 1917.
 State Of Connecticut, County of Windham, ss. Putnam, Oct. 16, l9l7
 Before me, n Justice of the Peace in and for the State and county aforesaid, i, personally appeared Lewis Q. Will liams, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and snys that he is the business manager, part owner of the Putnam Patriot, and that the following is, to the best Of his knowledge and belief, true state ment of the ownership, management, etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in tthe above caption required by the Act Of August "A, 1912, embodied In section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, to wit:
 l. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing edi- tor, and business managers are: Publishers Macdonald X Williams,
 Putnam, Putnam, Conn.
 Editor, A. S. Macdonald, Putnam,
 Conn.
 Managing Editor, A. s. Macdonald
 Putnam, Conn.
 Business Manager, Lewis O. Williams,
 Putnam, Conn.
 2. That .the owners are: Sarah L' Macdonald, and Lewis 0. Williams, Putnam, Conn.
 5. That the known bondholdefs, mortgages, and other security holders wnins or holding per cent. or mlfc of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are none.
 Lewis 0. Williams, Business NJ anager.
 Sworn to and subscribed before me this l6th day of October, 1917. Arthur S. Macdonald, Justice of the Peace (My commission expires Jan. l, 1918 }
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
PUTNAM MAN MAKES
 GIFT TO LIBRARY

Two manuscript volumes of Theo. dore Hilton $ works containing drafts of the Fading of the Maytlower, = Her Majesty of Memphis, etc, have been received al the library of Brown University as gift from Gilbert A. Tracy of Putnam.
 Included in the gift are autograph letters of the following prominent men of the Civil War period; Thomas Hill, President Harvard College; Henry F. Peek, professor oberlin College; Oliver Perry Morton of Indiana; William Cannon, Governor of Delaware; Henry Ward Beeoher, Wendell Phillips, Charles Sumner.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Hindus on "The New Russia"

! This Friday evening at the high school st o'clock, the first number in ] the schools course Of entertainments | will be given. Hindus, well known 1 in Putnam because Of his lecture at the high school last year, will speak ! on The New Russia. In these times when Russia is one of the great factors in the war situation, the lecture will be of more than usual interest and should be heard by large audience. The proceeds of this course will be given entirely to the Red Cross.
 A few weeks ago the PATRIOT m nounced that Junior Red Cross or gsnization WAS to be formed at the high school. During this past week active steps toward organization have been taken. Miss Emma Suydan, Of the faculty, has been elected tenn Dora- " treasurer, and will for the time be- ing care for the funds. Committees have been appointed as follows, all of them serving with the aid of Miss Keith and MT. Handy:
 Fund committee, stanton Ballard, Anna Arnold and Frank Stanley.
 Membership, Kenneth Andem, Ruth Bartlett, Wilbur Lown, Norman Ash and Sidney Hayward.
 Organization, Eleanor Carpenter, Ralph Spencer and William Mans field.
 Webster won the track meet Satur- day, with 36 7 3 points, Holden .com- Ing second with Is points, and Willi- mantle, Oxford, Putnam and South bridge following in the order above. The only point won by Putnam was third place in the high jump, by Maher. Gordon, Byrnes, Spence [, Hogan, Cotter, and Maher under di- rection of Mr. Snow went to Webster to compete for the local school.
 At recent meeting of the Quine. baug Valley basket ball league the fol- lowing officers were elected;
 President, A. B. Handy, Putnam
 Vice president, H. F. Potter, Web. ster
 Secretary and treasurer, k. A. War ren, Killingly
 Willimantic and Southbridge are to be invited to join the league and If they consent two divisions will be formed, Willimantic, Killingly, Put nam and plainiield in one section and Sonthbridge, Webster, Tourtellotte and Woodstock in the other section. The winners of these two sections will play three games, the winner to take the cup, which Is to be given by the Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute.
 The Freshman class held n meeting Monday, Oct Sth, to choose class colors. A committee of three compos- ed of Norman Ash, Frank Stanley and Jeanette Gilbert, suggested royal pur- pie and gold, The class considered these, and voted favoraoly Plans for debates for the coming term are being made by the executive | committee of the Debating Club.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19

after three doctors sad l never would stand up straight again. was a mid wife for seven years and recommended the Vegetable Compound to every wo- man to take before birth and after wards, and they all got along so nicely that it surely is godsend to suffering women. If women wish to write to me will be delighted to answer them. " Mrs JENNIE MOVER, Si2 E.North St, Lima, Ohio.
 Women who suffer from a.splass- ments, weakness, irregularities, ner- vousness. backache, or bearing down pains, need the tonic properties of the roots and herbs contained in Lydia E pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound,
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Reception 10 Incoming and Outgoing School
 Superintendents

WooDsToek "A farewell reception to F. W. Barber and welcoming re. ception to r. l.. Harrington who sue ceeds Mir. Barber ns supervisor Of the schools in W oodstock, will be held in Academy Hall next Tuesday evening. Parents and teachers will co operate in this effort to convey To MT. Barber their appreciation of hts work and to Mir. Harrington their support in his work for the schools.
 A large variety of silver articles for October weddings, also cut glass at Jeweler Shaw's. You can md just what you want. adv
 Phone for my magazine club list be. fore ordering. can go one better than any publishers offer Trade at home and save money adv
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Farm For Sale

A 52 acre farm situated between Grosvenordale and Woodstock All equipped with farming implements and animals. horse, cows and a good lot of hens. Farm is well rec commended one. House has II large rooms with modern improvements
 The farm is l miles of Grosvenor- dale station. Also 8 nice milk route. Inquire Of ADOLPH BERNIER, Mechanicsville, Conn.,, Box 62. Tele- phone 1855 ?. If
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Frederick II. Sykes Died Suddenly

Frederick Henry Sykes, widely known as ap educator in both this country and Canada died suddenly at his home in Cambridge, Mass, Sunday In 1913 he became president of the Conneetieut College for Women at New London, re- signing last year because of lack of harmony with the trustees and went to Cambridge where he planned to devote himself to literary work
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19

\ Court Of Probate held at Putnam Nish snsh "A and for the District of Putnam, on ths l'sa day Of October. 1917.
 Present, David Flsgg, Judge Estate of Jane c. Hammond. late oi fnsasa., las Connecticut, in said District. deceased. fIsns F. Russell and c. Harold Giipairic, fu'n" Conn Executors. s.ot Ordered that six months from tne uaie nei .s. creditors to bring in their claims agaanst sM@ s estate. and the Executors are directed " s'. ,a public notice to the creditors of ssia rst1so s'S bring in their claims within said tune ally~, al~,, by posting Il copy of this order on the pessS signpost nearest the place whtre the srss s n last dwelt, within the Town Of Putnam, a-s ,., sy publishing the same once III some heNssfArs having circulation in said probate alst..s a... and return make 10 this courA oi me a"''N rf--eu.
 sa DAVID FLAG0, Judge.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Use Aliens Foot Ease

The anticeptic powder to be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled into the foot-bsth. If you want rest and com fort for tired, aching, swooien, sweat ing feet. use Aliens Fool Ease. IL re- iieves corns and bunions Of all pain and prevents blisters, sore and callous spots. Sold everywhere, a5c. Try It today - adv 4z'4a
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
RnsInens Proposition.

A little lad came in the grocery store for five-eent head of lettuce. The clerk was removing the Withered leaves and told the boy they cost ten cents, whereupon he remarked, Cant you tnke off few leaves and make it five cents?"
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Assessors Notice

All persons in the Town Of Thomp' son liable to pay taxes, are hereoy ho- tified 10 return 10 the Assessors, on or before the first day of November, 1917, written or printed list properly sign- ed and sworn to, of all Taxable proper, ty owned by them on the first day oi October, 1917.
 Those failing to make list will be charged a penalty of 10 percent. adoi- tionRl, according to law.
 Blanks can be obtained from citnei of the assessors.
 CHAS J JOHNSON,
 C. V. CHASE,
 CLAuDB NJ. MUNYAN, 4l42 Assessors.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Assessors NOTICE

All persons in the Town of Putnam liable 10 pay taxes, are hereby notined to return to the Assessors, on or before the first day of November, 1917, written or printed list, properly signed and sworn 10 of all taxable property owned by them on the first day or October, 1917. Those falling to make list will be charged "a penalty ot lV per cent. additional, according 10 law. Blanks ican be .obLained at the Town Clerks Office or of either Of the Assessors.
 For the purpose of receiving lists, the Assessors will be in session Tn the Council Chamber at the sTown Haili October 22 to November lst inclusive from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.
 HECTOR DUvERT,
 w ALTER $. CARPENTER, Assessors. ERNEST B. KENT, 4O 10
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
BROKEN DOWN
 IN HEALTH
Woman Tells How $5 Worth of Pinkham's Compound
 Made Her Well.
Lima. Ohio. --"I was all broken down in health from displacement. One of my

lady friends came to see me and she ad- vised me to com mence taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg etable Compound and to use Lydia E.
 Pinkham' 8 Sanative Wash. I began talk ing your remedies and took 3. Mworth and in two months was a well woman
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
x srFrRAaIsrs GET SIX MONTHS

x SUFFRAGISrS GET SIX MONTHS
 The longest sentence yet given to any of the suAragi-ts for attempting to picket tue White House was meted out Tuesday, by Judge Mullowney, who gave four women choice of paying n S25 fine or te serve six months in the work house, They chose the workhouse sentence,
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
To Rent

Office in Union Block formerly occupied by the Selectmen. Fully fitted for office use. A. A Houghton, Putnam. Telephone 4Ss-l3
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
WANTED

Girl for general housework. Apply 10 Mrs. W. l.. WHEATON, Mechanics street. l0Al
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Bowling Alleys

for sale; reasonable; second hand box ball alleys, B feet long over all. J. A. Wsdsworth, So. Coventry, Conn.
 42-45p
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Wanted

Nurse girl. Good wages. References. MRS GEO. $. BRADLEY, Grove street.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
Work at Good Wages

Girls and women Is to 45 years old can obtain light clean bench or machine work al good wages while learning. Very best factory conditions. Apply THE ROYAL TYPEwRIrER COMPANY, NC, Hartford, Conn. 4l-43
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-19
AuCtiOneer

Wanted-Every body to know J. k. Talbot is a Graduated Auctioneer and will get you the highest prices for your goods. Just give him trial and be convinced. Residence, 209 Grove St. Putnam, Conn. Tel S9 5. 13 39