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Putnam patriot., 1917-02-16
No Politics Ir cersus

No Politics in cersus
 There is absolutely no politics In the Connecticut military ceners which Is now well under way. Men of all parties are united in gathering this in formation concerning the resources or the state in men and materials so that Connecticut nav he fury nrepar- ed for it's own defense If the hour of need ever comes.
 Governor Marcus H Hoieomb- snesking recently of this absence of politics in the eanvas. said:-
 "T am glad that there Is one thing which we can all unite unon. rising above the question of whether we are democrats. reruhlicans or socialists or to what church we belong meeting on the same common plane Of patriot ism. so that whether we have war or not and pray God war may not come, Connecticut may be found ready, as a'ways, to do her part"
 The following statement concernins the census was made hv J Henry Roraback chairman of the Republi- can state central committee:--
 There Is matter in which We all must co-onerate. no matter what our political creed may be. The governors military census plan must be carried through for the sake of the state of Connecticut. II is above politics, The state, through the committee Of assist ants to the governor. Is welcome to use any part of the Republican state organization that 1t may find needed I am sure the local Republican organi- zations. also. will offer to give every possible assistance in this splendid work" "
 Chairman David F. Fitzgerald Of the Democratic state central commit tee made the following statement con. eerning the eensus.-
 "Of course a ceD~us of this kind is entirely outside nolitics. The census such an imnortant thing for OFT srate and our nation must be accomplish hea in the American snirit. without the least thought of pa~fisanshie. The Democratic state central committee can be relied on to furnish any heln that the govern0r's assistants may de sire. Our party's local committees too, even down 10 deputy reristrars will put at the disposal of the census. takers all the information they have.
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-16

and Anarew m4',z..-.-.
 I Tonohard Post. Craod Army of the Repub,ic and the Boy Scouts attended.
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-16
World of Sports

Karl Armsl rone, amateur heavy weight champion, has just arrived in Thompson, lie wishes Co ne matched sa hox and challenges any light heavy weight or heavy weight under 2Oa pounds and will take on sll eomers in these eiasses. Anyone desiring s mach can address his manager, \. Tslaeac, Nerih GFosvenofdale, or call 463.l4, Putnam division.
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-16

have an eight pound baby girl. I know Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Con- pound saved me from an operation which every woman dreads. ''- Mrs. NELLIE FIsHBAcR, l52l Christy Ave, Louisville, Ky.
 Eyeryone naturally dreads the sur geoa Knife. Sometimes nothing else wlli co, but many times Ly,lia :. Pink tAn 5 vegetable Compound has saved tae patient and made an operation un- necsssary.
 4 yen have any symptom about which se1 would Ike to know, write to the Ly1ia E. Pinsham Medicine Co. Lynn ----ss-. for helpful advice given free.
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-16
 AMONG THE CHI RICHES
Adreat Chi tlaa Chursh

Suodey ~-rvIees Morning service al la 80 sunday school noon. Young peapte's service st6l5. Evening ser vice ai
 "rayer meeting Thursday evening at 90
 Rev. c. H Stones subject for Sun day morning will be- "The parting of he W ys In the evening "The new birth,r will ne his .ject.
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-16

finished. The doc tors said l would have to be opera ted on and 1 simply br ok e down. A friend advised me to try Lydia E.
 Pinkham's V e ge. able Compound,
 and the result is I feel like anew wonn- an- l am well and strong, do all my own hOlrSa uaF-lr and
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-16
Absurd Idea.

I'm going t0 smash that dude" de elared the had man of the camp. ''N haGors' demanded the SheriT. Hes looking fer trouble" ''Gwan Quit trying to pick u fight. A feller never looks for trous3e with a mono cle."-Louisville Courier-JournaL
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-16
\ FRIENDS
 ADVICE
Woman Saved From a Seri-
 ous Surgical Operation.

Louisville, Ky.-"For four years I suffered from female troubles, head aches, and nervousness. 1 could no. sleep. had no appetite and it hurt me to walk. If l tried to do any work, would have to lie down before it was
Putnam patriot., 1917-02-16
Lincoln Picture Gift.

Lincoln Picture Gift.
 Society was represented st Lin eoln's Birthday celebration in the au- ditorium Of the Young Mems Chris tian Association building, Greenwich. which was gift to the town by Mrs. Nathaniel witherell in memory Of her husband. Mrs, Charles F. Tav- Tor, regent Of Is-ael Putnam Hill Chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution, presented a large Ameri. can flag 10 the Young Mems Christian Association in behalf of the chapter. which was accepted by Julisn w Curtsss. president of the association. X picture of Lincoln was presented hv Lombard Camp. No. 42. Sons of Veterans.
 nr. A1hert Austin, os Sound Reach. delivered an address on Lincoln the Man" John A Sh~i.. of New York. Mrs. W7thsrell's secretary also spoke. There were vocal selections hv the Young Men's Chr's.isa Association quartet. comnosaa of W s. M FfsEe \. [. Richards ,n ! Harvav Coulter
 ss's~hail Members ot
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
TO RAISE SURTAXES
ON LARGE INCOMES

Washington. Aug. 24.-Senate senti-
ment for higher taxation of incomes
and war profits was given initial OK
preston by rejection OF finance com
mittee recommendations and tentative
adoption of provisions adding $72,O00,-
900 to the war tax bills levy on indi-
vidual incomes subject to surtax.
After three days spirited discussion
OF tax increases the senate returned
TO consideration of committee amend
ments and voted, "a to 0, for Senator
Gerry's amendments to greatly raise
surfaces on incomes exceeding $780,
600, estimated to procure $46,226 900
more revenue.
1t was quickly followed by voting,
with small maiortties, to retain the
house surtaxes on incomes from 500,
900 to $4,000 900. including the so called
Lenroot amendments. This is esti
mated to add S26, 175.0 900 In revenue.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
ALFONSO'S PLIGHT
King of Spain Has 0verpIayed
His Popularity.
ONCE STOOD WELL WITH ALL.

His Youth, Physical Energy and Gen.
uine Interest In Welfare OF His Coun-
try Made a Great Appeal TO the Pop
ular Imagination, but Recent Events
Have Changed Opinion.
Barcelona. Spain.-Ffve years ago a
Spanish republic was but a wild dream
In the minds of a few irreconcilable
extremists. The Republican leaders
had no prestige whatever In the coun-
try at large, and their following was
being reduced TO a mere handful. The
causes of this were, Of course, many,
but everybody agreed that among them
the personal influence of the king was
paramount. That young sovereign
seemed to be chosen by fate or Provi-
dence to gather around him all sections
Of his people and lead them united to
great destinies, Today things have al
together changed. This is no exagger-
alton. but the naked truth plainly
stated.
A little retrospect is necessary for
the better understanding OF the present
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
MADISON GRAIN MARKET.
sIoUX CITY LIVE STOCK MARKET

Sioux City. Aug. 24.-Hog prices
took another long drop today. Mar
ket was top heavy from the start to
finish and kept getting lower as the
day progressed. Only a very little
business was done up to the noon
hour and these sales were rated as
being fully 81 lower. Best bid was
reported at s17.4O, while the bulk of
sales from $500 m17.35.
A good strong market was had for
all classes of killing cattle today as a
result of falling off in supplies and
more favorable wires from outside
centers. Stoekers and feeders were
mildly uneven. anything with quality
and weight sold freely at firm fig
ures. while il was hard to get action
on the medium plain styles. Run
was estimated at 1000 head, as
against 99S a week ago. and 1917
the corresponding day a year ago.
Sheep market continued in good
shape and the small salable supply
at hand showed further strength as
compared with yesterday.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24

situation. As soon as he was able TO
move about unfettered King Alfonso
appeared and TO a certain extent proved
himself to be a ruler with an open
mind, a keen perception of realities, a
genuine interest I'm the welfare of the
country and an earnest desire to pro-
mote II by all means In his power. His
youth and physical energy appealed to
the popular imagination as symbols of
hope and power. but his achievements
as a polo player and a crack shot and
his undeniable qualities as an all round
sportsman were perhaps more praised
abroad than appreciated at home.
The high water mark OF popularity
vas reached when, two years before
the breaking out of the war, King AL
fonso called TO counsel several promi-
nent men of the Spanish political Left
Among other representative PERSONAL
ties there went TO the royal palace Pro-
fessor Azcarate. Although n publicity
was given to the interviews, both these
men admitted privately that the king
had made on them the best of impress
sions. simultaneously with this royal
move the right wing OF the Republican
party detached itself from the old fold,
made clear Its acceptance of the mo-
narchical regime and formed a new po-
litical party, which was styled the Re.
formist party. Everything then seemed
to point toward a future OF close co
operation and understanding between
the crown and the democracy.
The king, however, If not unwilling
was at any rate unable to follow
energetically the path of liberalism and
reform, and as far back as three years
ago the disappointment of the Spanish
people had already begun. Then came
the war and the sharp division of the
country into pro-Germans and pro-al
les. The king was credited with pro
ally leanings. He devoted himself t
the relief of prisoners Of war of all ma
tionalities and did very good work
particularly In locating prisoners be
lieved to have been killed. He hai
been In personal communication will
thousands OF families In all belligeren
countries. But when all Is said 1t mus
be recognized that kind heartedness an
willingness to oblige are poor substi
tutes for craftsmanship.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
GIVES A DRIED LUNCHEON.
Mrs. Lasing Demonstrates PaIata'
bility of E~vaporated Food.

Washington.-The dried luncheon
made its appearance among the house
hold war economies of official life
when Mrs. Robert Lansing, wife of the
secretary of state. served to her lunch
con guests a six curse meal composed
entirely of dried foods.
Dried vegetable bouillon, dried chick
en-, dried vegetables Of many kinds,
dried salad, dried fruit and dried mint
We're on the menu, and the guests said
afterward that the combination was
unusually appetizing. 1t more than
demonstrated, they said, that the de-
partment Of agriculture experts were
right In advocating the use Of more
dried food. Those present were Mrs
Josephus Daniels, Mrs. William @
Redfeld, Mrs. Champ Clark, Mra Atlee
Pomerene and Mrs. Hugh L. Scott
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24

try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. l took six bottles and today /
am a healthy woman able to do my own
homework. l wish every suffering
woman would try Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and find out for
themselves how good it is."-Mrs. CARL
A. KIESo, 500 North Ave, Aurora, Ill.
The great number of unsolicited tes-
timonials on file at the Pinkham Lab
oratory, many of which are from time
to time published by permission, are
proof of the value of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, in the
treatment OF female ills.
Every ailing woman in the United
States is cordially invited to write to
the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(c~onfdentiaD, Lynn, Mass, for special
advice. 1t is free, will bring you health
and may save your life.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
WILL RULE ON EMBARGOES
Exports Board Given Additional Duty
In Granting Licenses.

Washington, Aug. 24.-The exports
administrative board, Vance McCor-
mick chairman, has been given control
OF exports by President Wilson.
The department of commerce pre-
~viously had charge of export trade
The charge is to expedite procedure
in granting export licenses to shippers
under the embargo act. The latter is
designed to prevent shipment of sup
plies to Germany through neutrals.
The administrative board was
formed to advise the exports council,
comprising the secretaries Of state
commerce and agriculture and the
food administrator.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24

Bryan, O.-Raymond Siebenaler was
attacked and injured by an eagle near
here recently. Siebenaler was on his
way to work near Six Corners. The
big bird was perched on a fence. When
opposite the eagle few directly at him,
losing no time at opening battle. To
ward of the attack he threw up his
arm, and the birds talons sank deep
into his wrist. Grasping 1t by the foot,
he threw the eagle to the ground and
killed 1t with a club. 1t measured -four
feet and four inches from tip to tip.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
South ST. Paul Live Stock.

South st. Paul, Aug. "a.
Cattle-Receipts, 1000; steers, s5.25
QS0O; cows and heifers, $6.250S.50;
calves, $5.50m 1900. Hogs-Receipts.
1000: range, $1S.O0q18.75. Sheep
Receipts, 625; lambs, S12.00q15.25;
ewes. S6.OOmS 80.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
MORE PAY FOR GUARDSMEN
Treasury Comptroller Hands Down
Important Ruling.

Washington. Aug. 24.-Ocffiers and
men OF the national guard, the comp
troller OF the treasury ruled, are en-
titled to pay in the federal service at
the rate of their service in the guard.
A third enlistment man in the guard.
for instance, is entitled to third enlist
ment pay from the government. Thou
sands OF officers and men will by this
ruling receive more pay than they eS'
peCted,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24

London. Aug. PA British official
communication concerning operations
on the Mesopotamia front says the
British have occupied the town OF
Sheridan. lying northeast OF Bagdad.
near the Persian frontier.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
Minneapolis Grain.
Minneapolis, Aug. "a

Minneapolis, Aug. "a.
Wheat-Sept., $2.1l. Oats-Sept.,
h1lbc: Dec, 52tsc. Cash close on
track-No. | Northern. $245a2.50;
No. 2 Northern, $2.40a245; No. 3
Northern, s2.35@240; No. 3 yellow
,orn, $1.66616S; No. 3 white oats,
52R 5Sc; barley, 97c1S11S; rye. ST.
73a1.74; flax, $3.45d3.50.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
Hen M others Kittens.

Milton, indian old hen belonging to
Mrs. VIII Huddleston, near Abingdon.
wished to sit. She found In a manger
a neat nest containing young kittens
and began covering them. Now when
the mother cat 1t cHawls under
the wings of the hen. which remains
on the nest. When the cat goes IL
leaves the kittens to the motherly care
of the hen.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
ARABS MEET WITH SUCCESS
Rebels Garry Out Extensive Opera
tlona Against Turks.

London, Aug. "a. - The Arabs in
Arabia, in revolt against the Turks.
recently have carried out extensive
operations against the enemy, meeting
with success in all of them. according
to an official British communication.
The communication adds that the
king OF the Hedjaz and his tribesmen
evidently have associated themselves
with the allied cause.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
ST. Paul Grain.

st. Paul, Aug. "a.
Nheat-No. | Northern, $3.4503.50;
No. 2 Northern, $2.400245; No. :
Northern, $2.3512.4O; No. 3 yellow
corn. $1.66U1.6S; No. 3 white oats,
521a a 53c; barley, 97c0$1.1S; rye, 81.
73@l.74; flax, $3.45Q $50.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Aug. "a.
Cattle-Reeeipts, 10000; steers, So
S5nf2.30; COWS and h%eifers, s4.40Q
1880; calves, s1050G14.75. Hogs
Receipts, $4,000; light. $17.S5@19G5;
mixed, 17.90d19.65: heavy. s17.75G
1915; rough, s1770d17.90; pigs. $12..
75d17.O0. Sheep ~ Receipts, $4,000:
Wethers, s7.75Q11.10; lambs. s10.25 q
1915.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Aug. "a.
Wheat-Sept., $2.04. Corn Dec,
s1.061s; May, S1.0S12. Oats-Sept.,
5312c; Dec. 54Ac; May, 57hc. Pork
Sept. $500; Oct, $42.75. Butter
Creameries. 37Q41c. Eggs-S1G36hc
Poultry-Fowls, IS 22i2c; springs, %
M24c.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24

severe pains III my
back and sides until
| became so weak /
could hardly walk
from chair to chair,
and got so nervous
| would jump at the
slightest noise. l
was entirely unfit
to do my house,
work, / was giving
up hope of ever be-
ing well, when my
sister asked me to
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
Use "eets.lt," Lift
Corn Right OF


"Just like taking the lid of-that's
how easy you al lift a corn of your
toe after it has been treated with
Hunt the wide world over and you'll
find nothing so magic, simple and
easy as "Gets-It." You folks who
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES


Duluth, Aug. "a.
Wheaton, track and to arrive
No. / Northern, $2.40; No. 2 Northern,
S235 Flax-On track and to arrive,
s2.57.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24
MRS. KIES0 SICK
SEVEN MONTHS
Restored to Health by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Aurora, Ill.-"For seven long months
I suffered from a female trouble, with
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24

have wrapped your toes In. bandages
to look like bundles, who have USED
salves hat turned your toes raw and
sore, and used plasters that would
shift from their place and never
get" the corn, and who have dug
and picked at your corns with
knives and scissors and perhaps
made them bleed-just quit these old
and painful ways and try "Gets-It"
just once. You put 2 or 3 drops on.
and 1t dries at once. There's moth
ing to stick. You can put your shoe
and stocking right on again. The
pain 10 all. gone. Then the corn
dies a painless. shriveling death. II
loosens from your toe. and on II
comes. "Gets-It" Is the biggest sell
ing corn remedy in the world today.
There's none other as good
"Gets-It" Is sold by druggists
everywhere. Csc a bottle, or sent on
receipt of price BY II. Lawrence & Co..
Chicago. Ill.
Sold n Madison ana recommends
as the worlds best corr remedy. b
Frank c. Smith. J. c.. Schultz.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24

Quite frequently senators and repre-
sentatives are called upon for a ring
ing declaration" ON the war situation
or a sentiment for patriotic use at big
meetings held for the purpose of work
ing up enthusiasm for prosecuting the
war. Most OF them respond with the
best they have In mind. for such con
tributions ran be furnished and do a
double stunt-help the war movement
here and help the congressman I'm his
home community.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-24

A bill was being considered In the
senate for use of motor trucks to bring
food to cities, and quite a number of
arguments were made against 1t. Final
ly Senator Hiram Johnson OF Califor-
mia took the floor. "Many Of the argu-
ments made against this bill are added
inducements to me to favor It," he
said. IF 1t will hasten the day when
the government will itself direct and
control transportation / shall gladly
vote for It,"
He Is not scared about government
ownership.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-07
Great Military School
Atop a HID IN France

strucung officers and the courses
also viii include grenade throwinc.
mortar firing musketry. bayOnettlnc
and shipping When fully trained
these men viii return 10 divisions as
instructors Of the men
The instructors include both
French and British officers
As soon as possible a special tank
school viii be opened and arrange
ments are being made 90 secure a
number Of tanks from The French
for practice
STAFF College on Gin.
on a picturesque Gin. from tho
summit Of which the country for
miles around can bee seen i'm Dauar-
anna is located the staff college
where officers are taking sort off
post graduate course. receiviue the
final finishing touches for staff OF
dcership
Many soldiers who san service iu
the American sector OF t~enchr= are
now students there under French
and British tutors The euura
school OF the staff college is under
the direction Of o major general of
Ereat ability along this line. who is
working under the training section
of the general staff
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-07
Blast Seen and Heard
by U. S. Ship 81 Miles
at Sea, Which RuSheS
to Rescue.

WASHINGTON. Dec. in
a report made public by the navy
department today the number of
dead due 10 the explosion of the
French munitions ship Mont
Blanc in Halifax harbor is eSti-
mated at 5000 and adds that
the explosion was seen and
heard 81 miles at sea.
The Mont Blanc. it is stated
carried 5000 tons Of T. \. T.,
the most powerful explosive
known and the property dam
age on land is estimated in mil
lions of dollars.
The commander of an American
warship arrived at Halifax just
after the explosion and landed a
guard to assist in policing the city"
said Sec'y Daniels today This was
done in cooperation with the local
authorities. The explosion took
place at 500 o'clock, according 20
the warships commander, who saw
it while still % miles at sea. This
warship was the only naval vessel
near Halifax at the time of the ex-
plosion No naval men were lost i'm
the disaster.
Crews Abandoned Ships.
The report as made public was as
follows:
While % miles AT sea the
explosion of munitions ship
was seen and head Upon ar
rival assistance was offered the
authorities and the following
learned concerning the circum-
stances eading mp 10 the ex-
plosion:
A Belgian relief ship col
lided With a French munitions
vessel loaded with 5000 tons Of
#. y. T. large quantity of
benzine Due TO the collision
the benzine caught on fire and
as soon as the fire starred the
crew abandoned the ship. reach
ing shore before the explosion
took place
Practically all Of North
Halifax destroyed and an win
dows and doors in Halifax and
Dartmouth were demolished.
Tonight il is believed that
there are 5000 dead but these
figures cannot he confirmed.
The explosion sunk three
ships and badly damaged many
others.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-07

late Passes War Resolution, Without Opposition
Names
Coffin Head of
Aircraft Board
Iuteruutional News Service

International News Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. The
president today sent TO the senate
the following nominations:
To be chairman OF the aircraft
beard: Howard +. Coffin Of Mich
igan.
To be a member of the aircraft
board: Richard Howe OF New York.
To be assistant secretary of the
treasury: Russell G.. Leffingwell Of
New York
To be explosive inspectors: Ed
ward u. Jackson of Buffalo. y. Y;
Jasper s. Kinslow of Columbus. o.
The presidents aircraft board
nominations had been pending ever
since the passage Of the bill Great
ing the board at the special ses-
sion of congress. Howard Coffin has
been chairman Of the committee on
aircraft production of the council Of
national defense, since its formation
He is vice president Of the Hudson
Motor Co and a member of the
council of national defense advisory
commission.