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Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30

WOMAN'S PARTY
First Meeting in Interest of National
 WOman's Party
Resolutions Urging Passage of National
 Suffrage Amendment Adopted

The first meeting in the interest of the National Woman's Party was he d in High School hall, Tuesday evening. Not a large gathering owing to the severe storm which ragged all the even- ing. The stageawas tastily decorated with the banners and flags of the party's colors of purple, white and gold. Miss Anna C. Levitt presided AS chairman for the evening.
 The speaker, Mrs. w. D. Ascough of Hartford, Chairman of the Connecti- cut branch, delivered an admirable address on the "Aims and Purposes of the National Woman's Partyn giving the history of the founding of the Con gressional Union, whose object is to secure an amendment toithe conststu- tion enfranchising women.
 By the consolidation of this union with the Woman's Party composed of voting women of the West strong pe- litical party has been formed. With the eleven fully enfranchised states and the four partial suffrage states, a representation of nearly seven mill lion votes, and the support of the Eastern women, the amendment is in good way of being pushed through in the next Congress.
 One of the twenty three Eastern wo- men selected,to go Cn the Suffrage Special" was Mrs. Aseougn, who told many interesting and amusing incl dents of her.trip.
 The following resolutions presented by Miss Katherine Byrnes were adopt ed:
 Whereas: The international compli- cations which our country Is now fac. ing, make imperative the immediate enfranchisement of'women,
 Be it resolved, That i've, citizens of Putnam, Conn.,, in meeting assembled, call upon President Wilson to urge upon Congress the passage of the na tional suffrage amendment, as part of his legislative program, in his forth coming message to that body.
 Putnam, Conn.,, March 27, 1917.
 Over $50 pledged, individually, toward the work of the Connecticut branch, and membership cards to the National Woman's Party signed.
 Regret was expressed by many over the fact that owing to her sick baby, Mrs. F. H. Sykes of New London was unable to be prerent as announced. The committee in charge was Miss R.. Psyche Webster, Miss Katherine Byrne, Mrs. w. J. Bartlett and Miss Anna C. Levitt
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
Lenten Organ Recitals

The last of the Lenten organ recitals at St. Philips church will be given on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Miss Annie Ash, organist of Christ Church, Pomfret, with the following program:
 Naschtstucke, Op. 23, Schumann Hosanna Wachs Cantilena Stebbins Air du Nord Molstenholme Cantilene Nuptiale Dubois Nuptial March Guilmant Ave Verum Mozart
 The recital last week was given by l.. 0. Williams, Orgsnist of the Con- gregational church, assisted by a trio of young ladies from his choir, Misses Clara and Margaret Maertens and Miss Gladys Robbins. Miss Robbins sang Salter's Gethsemane, and the Misses Maertens, Jesus, Lover of My Soul, by Roma. Fhe vocal numbers added greatly to the recital.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
Plaintiff Recsvers S3S.9l

Judge Gardiner Green has handed down his decision in the case of Max Schulman vs. Ivan Huvanen, tried in the superior court last Thursday.
 The action was to recover for. breach of contract. Plaintiff and defendant agreed that a bargain had been made for 57 hens for $35. Plsintiff claimed that he paid $l0 on account and that when he went to get the hens defend ant refused tot deliver them and had not paid him his $I0.
 Defendant claimed that plaintiff saw hen with a sore head, made 8 "kick |" about it and refused to take the hens and that he was given his ten dollars back.
 Defendant produced ten dollar bill in court and said 1t was the identi- cal bill that he paid back ito plaintiff. He knew 1t because be took the nun. Der.
 Judge Green alluded to this as a doubtful story.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
The DayardS to Give Concert in Putnam

Since the appearance of Miss Mads- line Davis of Philadelphia and Miss Katherine Seward of Putnam, styled The Davards, in costume recitsls at a private hearing in this city, and before the Woman's Club of Webster, at both of which they scored g most gratifying success, there has lbeen expressed by many of our home ,pepole the desire that they be given an opportunity to hear them. Arrangements have been made for the young artists to appear at Odd Fellows hall Friday evening, April 18th, under the auspices of the choir of the Congregational church. Tickets will be B cents each and may be had of members of the choir and at the store of C. M Elliott. They will without doubt be greeted by good audience.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
APPOINTED BANK
 EXAMINER
,.s. B Byrue of Putnam Gets Important
 Position
p,om,uent Young Business Man and Teller in First National Bank

robn R Byrne of Putnam was ap-
 no,n,ed s bank examiner Of the State
 af fConnecticut, Wednesday,by Everett
 I sturges, state bank commissioner.
 NJ, Ryrne will take up his new work
 .,wo weeks. He will continue to re- .;da in Putnam where he has lived since he WAS nine years old.
 MT. Byrne is one of Putnam's lead ing young business men, teller in the E,rst National Bank and prominent ,;ti,en. He is serving his second term as alderman from ward four and has bepn active in many movements to ad. vance the interests of the city.
 Thursday Mir. Byrne received the congratulations of his many friends for the important appointment to 8 position which they feel assured he will fill with credit. He is energetic, psinstaking and conscientious young man and makes friends easily. His duties will talks bim to all parts of the stste examining the accounts of sav- ipgs banks and trust companies.
 MT. Byrne was born in Thom pson, May l5th. 1886. When he was small boy his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Byrne, removed to Uxbridge, and from there came to Putnam in 1894. MT. Byrne attended the parochial schools and the Putnam High school, from which he graduated in 1903. For short while after his graduation he was salesman of typewriters, but gave this up to accept position as paym aster of the French River Textile Company at Mechanicsville. After two years in that position he resigned to become assistant teller in the Put nam bank. He was soon made teller which position he has since held.
 Mr. Byrne is not married. He lives with his mother, brother, and sisters on Woodstock avenue. He is mem- Der and Past Grand Knight of Careill Council, K. of C.,a member of Putnam Lodge of EIks, the Putnam Fire De- and is one of the collectors Jf St. Mary's church.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
Union Service Good Friday

There will be a union service Good Friday, April 6, at St. Philips church from noon until three o'clock, com- memorative of the time during which tue Saviour hung upon the cross. Clergymen Of Putnam and vicinity will make addresses on the Seven Words from the Cross. Everyone in ierested is cordially invited; and those who can come for only part of the time are expected to enter and leave At will. The arrangement is for seven brief services, with an opening and closing service; and periods of silence between.
 The addresses will be as follows: l2 m. Introductory, Rev. c. J. liar.
 riman, St. Philips Church. l22Sp. m. "Father Forgive Them,
 for They Know Not What They
 De-" Rev. Geo. II. Stone, Advent
 Church.
 i2.4s. "Today Shalt Thou be With
 Chase, Thompson.
 S wv oman, Benold Thy son, son,
 Behold Thy Mother" Rev. George
 5. Stanley, Methodist Church. l g.. "My God, My God, Why Hast
 Thou Forsaken Me-" Rev. Harry
 !. Beadle, Congregational Church,
 Pomfret.
 l 53. II Thirst" Rev. Fosdick B.. Harrison, Congregational Church,
 Woodstock.
 7 IS. Finished Rev. Albert
 E. Stone, Baptist Church. Al. "Father, Into Thy Hands l
 Commend My Spirit" Rev. F. D.
 Sargent, Congregational Church.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
Memorial Gift from Mrs. J. E. TOurtel-
 lOtte

Through the generosity of Mrs. Tour. teilotte of North Grosvenordale and Minneapolis, $3500 has been added to the fund to build Windham House at Connecticut College for Women. The gift which was obtained through the interest of Mrs. Rienzi Robinson of the Windam House Association, is in memory of Mrs. Tourtellotte's father and mother. The sum lis to be used to build and furnish suite of rooms, two bedrooms and study adjoining, and is given with the understanding that the dormitory is to be built of granite, fire proof, and costing not less thnn $50, 900 as planned by the Wind. ham House association.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
BETTER PRICES
 FOR MILK
New England Milk Producers AssOcia-
 ton Making Progress
Milk Business Undergoing Process of
 Reorganization

inc eNecutlNe COfnID1tl6e pi the New England Milk Producers asso- citation won a notable victory last week in the adoption of system for the sound reorganization of the business on which permanent prosperity can be built. At the same time what is really an advance of 37 per cent over last summers price was achieved. The committee stood with absolute deter imitation for the reforms it demanded, and specific enumeration of the ad. vantages gained would include: 1. Recognition of the N. k. NJ. P. | A. by the contractors, who are willing 1 to deal with the organization in ar | ranging terms of contracts, prices snd all matters affecting the producers in- | terests. Any complaint of or di tfculty with the producers shall be referred to the association and no farmer shall be disciplined in any way until after the facts have been put befo re the associa- 1 tion.
 7. The contractors agree to pay over 1 to the association whatever Is agreed on between the producers and the as. sociation. This saves the expense of collecting annual dues and distributes the expense so that none will feel it., B. The contractors agree to open their books for a study of purchases and sales with view to controlling surplus.
 4. The contractors agree that prices shall vary according to the cost of transpoI tation, the system applying at once to old line territory.
 5. Uniform premiums throughout the purchasing territory. 6. Contractors agree to cooperate with the association in bringing about improved transportation and car ser. vice.
 '. Contractors agree to cooperate with the association for the establish ment of uniform style ot contract and length of contract period. s. The association agrees to cooper ate with the distributors too, as largely as possible, equalize production by ed lsucating producers 10 make milk a. times when the market most wants milk.
 9. The association, though approved publicity methods, will acqusint the public with the cost of production and the necessity tn Tt farmers shall receive enough to pay them 10 make it. 10 The association agrees to do all in it's power to popularize and increase the use of milk.
 II. The contractors will pay for milk at country stations a Price graded according to months on the same basis AS lust year, which, according to the transportation zones, will average 37 per cent over the price paid last year. This per cent will wary accord. ing to the new transportation zones. 12. The long haul milk will receive an equivalent increase over last years price tn the increase paid on old line territory. In addition, where milk is bought on weight and test basis, the excess of butter fat will be paid for at the rate of 8 2 per cent of additional test, ins tead of cents as last year.
 12. All questions arising under con. tracts or in any way dealing with the production are to be referred to the \. . E. M. F. A. for adjustment before ac. tion is taken,
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
RED CROSS
Mass Meeting in Bradley Theatre Sur-
 day Evening
Membership Campaign to Start Saturday

There will be big mass meeting in the interests of the Red Cress at the Bradley theatre Sunday evening at 1 o'clock, to hear Mrs. Thomas B. Chap. man of the Hartford chapter. Mayor John J. McGarry will preside. Other persons prominent locally will take part
 This meeting is part of the campaign for membership, which will be prose. 1 cuted vigorously for eight days, March 31 to Apri ', inclusive. The city has been divided into sixteen routes, for which individuals of teams are respon- sible. Various towns and villages in this region are also working hard with good results. These will probably be organized ss branches or auxiliaries of the Putnam chapter. A branch is a permanent subordinate organiza:- on in definite locality. It has as much self government, and on the other hand as much assistance from the main chapter, as is desired. An auXili- ary is smaller group undertaking to do some definite kind of work, and need not be distinct locality. It is a temporary arrangement, all auxillaries terminating at the end of the chapter year, or when their work is com mpleted; i; also, of course, they may be renewed. Women's clubs, Sunday School classes, neig hborhood groups, and others, may form auxilisries. The branch, on the other hand, is usually formed in some town not large enough to finance or need the full organization of a chapter.
 Mrs. Charles k. Searls, Mrs. W. H.. Nichols are working in Thompson; Mrs. Herbert w. Bowen in Wood- stock; and West Glocester folk are also busy Dsnielson has been doing some work without utilization with the Am ercan Red Cross. A definite organiz- alton is expected there at once.
 Many of the Putnam members are at work in advance of the opening of the special campaign days, and names are turned in daily. Within forty eight hours, the following have been received by the officers: Mrs. A. c. Bosworth, Mrs. c. U. Miller, Thomp- son; Mary A. Marsh, Mrs. John B. Nc Duffee, John B. McDuffee, Mrs. George A. Young, Nellie B. Andem, Chandler Morse, Grace J. Handy, Mrs. David Flagg, Miss Hattie Baker, Mrs. Elvira Lemmon, Mrs. Charles A. Thayer, Mrs. A. D. Mcintyre, Dorothy Jones Bartlett, Oscar Rich, Samuel Smith, Gertrude Jones, Jerry Labby, Christo. pher Campbell, Charles Brown, J. F. Carpenter, A. Macdonald, Jr., Helen Sharpt.
 Rou.cs have been assigned under the following titles:
 Mechanics street, Mrs. w. H. Rich- ardson
 Shippee Hill, Miss Gertrude Perry
 Grand View, Miss \ ice Morse
 School street, not assl ned
 Grove street, Ms Frank Thayer
 Farrows street, the Misst Maertens
 Fremont street, Miss Mary Wheelock
 South Main street, Misses Seward ana Davis
 Downtown, Miss Edna Mann
 Pomfret street, not assigned
 Sunnyside, Mrs. Ida Kennedy
 Elm street, Mrs Justin Greene
 Providence street, not assigned
 Marshall street, Miss Estelle Beau dreauit
 Woodstock avenue, Mrs. John Bates
 Park street, Horatio Brown
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
Join the Home Guard
Mere Recruits Wanted Immediately

Join the Home Guard. Show your patriotism. The recruiting officers are anxious to get the number up to fifty at once so they can begin drilling. Twenty-seven hsveHenlisted. The pay is the same as the regular militia, but no service outside the state. Minimum pay Is s$2l a week. Each man pays his own board, but clothing and medi. cal attendance are free.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
Attracted to Seder's Store Window

People passing the Seder store on Elm street have been attracted to the beautiful display of Spring merchan- disc by two methods of gaining the at tention. For some days a miniature Uncle Sam has been standing in the window tapping away on the glass gaining the eyes of the psssersby In a call to coIors-blue and grey-the mo. dish shades for many spring creations.
 Saturday live model from New York displayed many pretty outer garments to the delight of the ladies who .gathered in hundreds as one gown after another was put on and taken off by the New York demonstra. tor. adv
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
Pruning Demonstration

The County Agent of the Windham county Farmers Association will give demonstration of pruning and spray ing apple trees at the farm of Charles A Downs, Dayville, on Saturday, "afen ol, at ? p. m. You are urged to De present and bring any friends with you who are interested in fruit grow ing. Leave trolley at WilIiamsville sornsr.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
Celebrates SOth Birthday

Mrs. Harriet A. Andrews of 195 liar rison avenue, Lakewood, R. l., daugh ter of the late Otis and Almisa Lyon and former resident of South Wood. stock, celebrated her S0th birthday Nor day, March 18th.
 She was the recipient of many floral offerings and shower of eighty birth, day cards from a host of friends Cake coffee and ice cream were served.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30
Interesting Locals
ADVRRTISEMENT

House to rent, near trolley, good locality, all modern Improvements, steam heat and electric lights, enquire Of c. E. Shaw.
 Wanted to know who stole my large sign from Union block. A. B. Randall.
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30

Mrs. Walter J. Bartlett went to Hartford Tuesday and at night ad- dressd the Equal Rights league in that city. She will follow this by tour of Litchfield county in the interest Of equal suffrage. z--.r-,
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30

John Walsh .and his sister Mary of Woonsocket spent Sunday with John Gahan and family, Elm street
Putnam patriot., 1917-03-30

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Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-14

Every good citizen and housewife
should read carefully and seriously
consider the facts in connection with
the ruling Of the United States food
administration in regard to sugar. It
is evident that a great many retailers
as well as a large percentage of the
consuming trade are not familiar with
the conditions surrounding the sugar
business and the couse for restric-
tions in the sale of this commodity.
An actual shortage of sugar existed
in the eastern states and arrange
ments were made by the food admin
istration to supply the eastern sec
tion of the country with the Califor-
mia sugar. In past years California
sugar has been marketed almost ex-
clusively in the western states.b In
order to provide for the eastern states
It become necessary to prevent deal
ers accommodating a surplus. AS soon
as the restrictions became known
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-14
(By Review Leased Wire)

HALIFAX, n. S.. Dec. 13.-Testify
ing today at the government inquiry
into the cause of the explosion which
wrecked Halifax last Thursday, Cap
tain Lamodec said the Mont Blanc
was loaded at Gravesend bay, New
York, with a cargo of T. N. T., gun.
cotton and a deckload of benzol for
the French government He describ-
ed the distribution of the explosives
in the holds and said all necessary
precautions weer taken against an ac.
cident. The partitions were of wood.
en- construction protected by tar cloth.
The cargo was heretically sealed and
nobody on board was allowed to
smoke.
Captain Lamodec testified his ship
had not carried munitios before. He
said the ship came to Halifax to re.
ceive orders where to join her con-
voy. He received his orders from
the British pilot, Mackay, who came
aboard at Halifax the evening of De-
cember fifth. Mackay was absolutely
sober" said the witness. No liquor
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-14

many people assumed that sugar was
also scarce in the west and that as
the sugar beet crop had been harvest
ed and the supplies on the Pacific
coast would be inadequate to supply
the trade until next season.
AS a matter of fact the large Cuban
crop will be available early in Janu.
airy. AS soon as this crop comes on
the market the strain will be relieved
The eastern part of the country will
be supplied as in the past with Cuban
sugar, and the refineries in the west
will be relieved of the necessity of
supplying any but their usual western
trade.
On the whole the attitude of the
food administration has been extreme
ly liberal to the consumer in the west
ern states as limit of 20 pounds was
placed on sales; whereas. In the east
the limit has generally been two
pounds, and in a great many cities
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-14
APPEAL TO PUBLIC
(By Review Leased Wire)

DENVER, Dec. 13.-So great was
the influx of prospective soldiers that
the public was appealed to for shelter
for the men overnight Every down
town rooming house and jhotel was
filed. emergency dormitories were es-
tablished at the city and county jails,
and churches were thrown open so
that the visitors might sleep under
shelter. The recruits came largely
from Colorado and Wyoming, but a
large number came from the west,
where they found the recruiting Of
fees already filed by men hurrying
to enlist Recruiting officers say they
will be unable to examine and sign
up all the applicants before the time
expires Saturday.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-14
(By Review Leased Wirel

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The rail-
road situation continued to engross
President Wilson today with the finan-
cial problem involved in possible gov
eminent control drawing most of his
attention. The president has before
him a mass of information on the SUBJ
ject, including details Of the British
plan of government operation.
The senate Interstate commerce
committee was told by Chairman New
lands at special meeting today that
the president would probably recon-
mend railroad legislation to congress
within the next few days. The indica-
tions are Senator Newlands said, that
as yet the president has not definitely
made up his mind as to his course. I'm
Ill his wishes are known the commit
tee will defer discussion or consider
alton of legislation.
viii Cooperate
A. B. Garretson. president OF the
Order OF Railway Conductors, called
the White House on thetelephone to
deny REPORTS that the four brother
hoods areopposed to government op-
Grafton. The employees. hesaid. would
cooperate fully. whatever action the
president may take.
Officials who are urging government
operation of railroads during the war
said today that the making of salts
factory financial arrangements pre-
sented perplexing difficulties. The
president, it is understood. is ready, II
he decides on government operation.
to ask congress toguarantee the rail-
roads pre-war earnings and the rail-
roads are said to want such an guar
antee to be based on 1917 revenues.
Revenues Fall
Officials tonight estimated that such
an arrangement might cost the govern
ment next year as much as 100000
600.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-14
President Considers Financial
End of Governmental Operation

These figures were absed on net
earning for the first nine months OF
1917, which fell $4,000. 900 below the
same period in 1916. For the entire
year the net earning are estimated at
about SOS, 100000 below those of 1916.
With operating expenses increasing
and the high peak of traffic near. of.
ficials put the 1918 earnings fully $780,.
900, 900 below those of 1916.
Two factors are expected to assist
in the reduction of earnings next year.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-12-14
Three Pounds of Sugar Monthly
FOr Each Person Recommended

seven pounds a month for each per-
son.
The cards will caution against
boarding foodstuffs in homes, pointing
uot that the practice not only is seif-
ish but that il contributes to high
prices and defeats the purposes Of the
food administration in seeking an
equitable distribution.
Message to Houeholders
The rverse side of the card carries
a message 10 householders. The
food situation in Europe" it says. is
far graver than when the preliminary
survey of the food supply OF the world
for this year was made. We have
an abundance for ourselves and II Is
the policy of the food administration.
by the prevention of experots. to re-
tain for our people an ample supply
of every essential foodstuff The har-
vests of our allies have proved less
than we had contemplated and the
great curtailmest OF shipping by the
submarine during the last few months
has further prevented them from ac-
cess to remote markets.
Neutrals Have Needs
Beyond the demands of the allies
is call upon US by the friendly neu-
trails for food and II we cannot at
least in part respond to these neutral
calls. starvation on an unparalleled
scale must ensue.
Food has taken a dominant position
in the war and we must ask the Amer
ican people TO sacrifice far more
than we at first thought necessary.
We have exported the whole Of the
surplus of wheat from this harvest. af-
ter reserving to ourselves an amount
sufficient for our normal consumption
of seed and flou until the next har-
vest and therefore the amount of
wheat flour that the United States can
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