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Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01

Marcus H Holcomb is the Repub- Hean nominee for governor. Marcus Il. Holeomb is Gonneetieut's war gov ernor and he is leader among the war governors of the nation He has made name for Connecticut that every citizen of this commonwealth may we'll be proud of While The Patriot fights no political battles, it sincerely hopes that Governor Hol- comb will be reelected that the great work he has done and is doing may be carried forward.
 C. Harold Gilpatric of Putnam is another man that should receive the unanimous vote in his home city. While hard and indefatigable worker in the Republican party, mem Der of the state central committee, he has never before been a candidate for a public office He is one of the foremost men of Putnam and is
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
ADVERTISING WAS
 A BIG FACTOR
Newspaper Publicity Gets Due Credit For Success of Fourth
 Liberty Loan Campaign
Contributors Literally Subscribed
 For Expense of Ads

Frank G Maeomber, state public ity director for Connecticut for the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign. has submitted his report to the chairman of the Liberty Loan committee ef New England. His report shows that a total of 16s,52f inches of Liberty Loan advertising appeared during the three weeks of the campaign. The average rate for this advertising was 10 cents; therefore, the business men, manufacturers and bankers of the seven counties paid S67.40S40 to ad- vertising the Fourth Liberty Loan for the Government.
 Mir. Macomber continues: "I do not wish to state the following in the sense of any personal bragging. but rather to show what 1 believe to be a fundamental fact underlying the Lib erty Loan campaign, viz: l under stand, indirectly, that no other State
 
 volume of Liberty Loan advertising comparable with that of Connecticut. It is interesting to note in this con nection then, that Connecticut was the first State to go over the top, and sthat of the total oversubscription to the Fourth Liberty Loan of some for ty or fifty millions of dollars, Con necticut is responsible for more than fifty per cent. It is also interesting to note that those communities in the State of Connecticut that made the best showing on newspaper publicity are the same communities that made the best showing of subserip- tions to the Loan.
 ''To my mind, every one of the four Liberty Loan campaigns have inereas- ingly demonstrated the fact, that the newspaper publicity is largely respon- sible for putting them across success fully. You will be interested to know also, that a random measuring of scattered papers from throughout the State, shows that newspapers average to print about forty per cent as much reading matter devoted to the Loan, as they do to display advertising. This would indicate, that in addition to 168,521 inches of display advertis- isg printed during the Loan there was, approximately, 67O00 inches of reading matter carried as well, which gives us for these seven counties in the State a total of 235,529 inches of newspaper space of both types during the three weeks of the campaign"
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
THE SENATORIAL CONTEST

There is unusual interest in the contest for state senator from this district on account of the new factor in the election-the forthcoming vote nthe national prohibition amend ment to the constitution Eric H. Johnson. democratic nominee, has said in regard to the amendment that he has always believed it to be the right solution of the problem. and that in office or out he will do all he can to hasten the day.
 Archibald Macdonald, the repubH- can nominee, has not committed him self. but has said he will vote as he finds his constituency wishes him to. He admits he is prone to believe, as does Governor Holcomb, in states rights. The same feeling has been expressed recently by the State Bar Association, such learned men as Jus tice Milton A Shumway having signed the report.
 There are those who have openly threatened to leave their party on this issue They can only see the one question. It is believed, however, that they are only small number. Although the question is close to the heart of many a voter, especially in the rural districts, they, for the most part. feel that now if ever is a time to stand by the party, to back up Con- necticut's excellent war governor and elect him and with him the entire state ticket.
 This district is normally republi- can. Mr Macdonald is known to ev- cry voter in the county and his rec ord has been closely scanned to his credit. MT. Johnson has never serv- ed in the general assembly, but thro' other offices he has held in the city and town, has become we'll known and his ability is recognized.
 While both candidates are able men, Mir. Johnson is of the minority party in old Windham county and the election of Mr. Macdonald, against whom no one can say disparaging word, seems assured. The only pos sible thing that can defeat the repub- lican nominee is the desertion of the party at this critical time by voters who feel that their duty to vote for a man who is openly committed to support the national amendment for prohibition is paramount to all else, and who are afraid to trust Mir. Mac donald simply because he would not pledge himself to vote for the amend ment. It is not believed by party leaders that there are enough such voters to carry the balance of power and it is further considered that Mir. Macdonald is strong enough to at tract votes from the other side.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
RESULT OF WEDNESDAYS PLY. SICAL EXAMINATION OF
 REGISTRANTS

As a result of the physical examin- ations they have undergone the fol- lowing men have been found fitted for general service:
 Charles B. Carver. Goodyear. Thomas Pelizarski, Putnam. J Harold Horton, Danielson. Romeo Brassard, Putnam Louis Lombardo, Putnam, Arthur Crimes, Danielson, George R. A. Baker, Killingly, R.. F. D.
 Ebert l.. Darbie, Danielson. Merrill Bennett, Killingly. Herbert Langer, Wilsonville. Harry J. Fenner, Quinebaug John B. Byrne. Putnam. Thomas J. Tetreault, Putnam. Leo II Gagne, Putnam. Peter J. Coulopolis. Danielson. George w. Morse, Attawaugan. Ernest Diotte, Mcchnniesville. Leneus Swanson, Putnam R, r. D. Raymond w. Allen, Danielson Earl B. Perrin, Putnam. Joseph F. Nastu, Putnam. Paul E. Swenson, East Woodstock. Nerve J. Caron, Putnam. Referred to Medical Advisory Board' Wilfred Latham, Eastford. Stanislaw Yokubeck, Woodstock Valley.
 Randolph Elmquist, Grosvenordale. Edward Boiselle, Danielson. Simon Vevia, Danielson. Roland Faucher, North Grosvenor- dale.
 Limited Service: George W. Macomber, Killingly. Harvey T. Bennett, Danielson
 Rejectedi Philias Goulet, Danielson. Arthur Dagenais, Attawaugan. Herbert Moran, East Killingly. Eugene Favreau, Putnam. Wilfred Rivers, Grosvenordale. John NJ Gibson, Grosvenordale. Frank J. G. Bailey, Danielson. Alden Shippee, East Putnam. Otis Green, Putnam. Charles A. Maine, Danielson. Arthur L. Duvert, Putnam. Leo F. Gilson, Gresvenordale. Joseph l.. Baribeault, Danielson. All of these men were examined on Wednesday.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
LAST NIGHT WAS
 HALLOWEEN
Scenes of Gaiety In Many Homes.-Young People
 Were Lively.
Collins and Jaek-o' Lanterns. Ro-
 nance, Lovemaking and Mystery

In many parts of the city last night young people were making gay for it was Halloween. the night of froHe and revel. when goblins are about. Jack-o'Lanterns show their glowing faces. romance and love making pefvade the atmosphere, and there is an air of mystery with a thousand charms and superstitions
 Everybody is supposed to be gay Halloween. In the large cities where white ways abound there Is rieting and revelry in hotels and cafes. In the smaller cities the cele- brations are around the home fire sides. Perhaps there are q few who wander forth in grotesque garb and from behind hedge and wall small boys delight to jump forth in the path of the homeward bound, flashing his grinning Jack" By common con sent a license for mischief of the harmless sort Is awarded every small boy on the eve of October 31. You won't have to wear goggles for fear of losing an eye by one of the bean blowers of former years. Mir Hoov- CT has put the can on that pleasantly, as beans are being conserved. He has not put ban on changing front gates or other activities that is fun to the youth, and these little pleas antries may be expected as of yore
 Young people played the same old games. Pretty girls and girls not so pretty resorted to the traditional stunts with candles and apples and mirrors to find out whether they are to be married the coming year
 The pumpkin is the emblem of Hal lowe'en and everywhere there IS a celebration the room or rooms are dolled up with the yellow fruit
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
BERTHA AND VIVIAN RICHARD.
 SON ENTERTAIN

Eighteen guests were entertained at a Hollawe'en party by Miss Der tha C. Richardson and her brother, Wyman E. Richardson. Thursday night at the home of their parents. Mir. and Mrs. L. E. Richardson, Far rows street Games were played and the usual Halloween tricks and mys- teries were indulged in. There were unique favors and a verse of poetry with each. Refreshments were serv- ed.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
No American May Refuse, .
 Cardinal Gibbons Says

James Cardinal Gibbons, the leading Catholic churchman in America, has issued a strong ap- peal in support of the United War Work Campaign.
 Tt is an American campaign he said. Its appeal is one that no American may refuse. America s answer will be another triumphant announcement that we are ID this war as one people and as one na- ton to see 1t through to victory Into the splendid work of sustain ing the morale of our fighting men the great social organizations or America have thrown themselves. The American people will raise the sum they ask-generously and gladly"
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
LITTLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND
 AMPUTATED

Louis Lamoureaux of West Thomp- son was taken to the Day Kimball hospital Saturday with a severe cut on his right hand. The little finger was amputated and Sunday the man was allowed to go home.
 Lamoureaux was operating a gaso- lene saving machine outfit. He was just finis ag cutting cord of wood au4 was making the last cut on the lost stick when his hand came in con tact wi,a the saw.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT BAP-
 TIST PARSONAGE

Rev. and Mrs. c. c. s. MacKay en- tertained about 50 of the younger people of the Baptist church at tho parsonage Wednesday evening. Some came in gretesque costume as 1t was halloween party. Games were played and the usual hallowe'en stunts tried out. Refreshments were served. All enjoyed a pleasant eve ming.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
THREE MORE NIGHTS OF ST.
 JOHNS BAZAAR

There are three more nights of the St. Johns bazaar to be held in the hall on Providence street. The ba- gar will be in full swing tomorrow, Saturday, night and will open again Monday night. Next week Thursday night will be the last night. Thre. more nights of fun and entertain ment. Everybody invited. Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
RECEIVES LIEUTENANT'S COM
 MISSION

Oliver Latham, whose home is in Eastford, has been commissioned a lieutenant of artillery, after a course of study and training at Fortress Monroe, Va, and has been assigned to one of the Notifications at New port, though he expects to be ordered overseas in the near future.
 Lieut.. Latham went out last year as a sergeant of the Thirteenth com pany, c. A. C., of Danielson, spent several months at Fort Wright and from there was sent to Fortress Mon roe.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01

 NUPTIALS
Couple Were Married WedneS- day Evening Under Arch of American and Allied
 Flags.
Ceremony Performed By Rev. (. J. Hartman, Chaplain at Camp
 Devens.

Private Nelson Edward Lown, Camp peyens, son of Mir. and Mrs. A. D. Lown, Grove street and Miss Katharine Seward. daughter of Mr and Mrs. F. W. Seward. Bradley street. were united in marriage at $50 o'clock Wednesday evening by the Rev. G Hartman. chaplain at Camp nevens. formerly rector of St. Philips church. Putnam. The ceremony was performed under an arch of flowers and American. Allied and Sreviee flags in the presence of about 50 guests The guests were bidden to a halloween party in honor of Miss Esther Jenkins of Philadel- pha, a close friend of the bride. and the wedding was in the nature of a surprise.
 The attending couple was Miss Mae Fuller of Worcester, classmate of the bride at Putnam High school, and David Lown, brother of the bride groom. The Episcopal double ring service was used. Following the cere- mony Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Frederick Very of Providence. Light refreshments were served.
 The bride wore q travelling gown of blue. During the evening the eou- pie left for a short wedding trip, Mrs. Lewn will return to the home of her parents while her husband re- mains in the service.
 On account of the uncertainty of conditions in the army the wedding could not be planned very far ahead. When it was learned Monday that Private Lown could get few days leave of absence, matters had to be shaped hurriedly, Relatives and friends were summoned to attend a party, but were not appraised of the fact that they were to attend we'd ding. Miss Seward was especially anxious that her close friend. Miss Esther Jenkins of Philadelphia, should be present. but she was on Chautauqua circut somewhere in Maine. It happened that on account of the influenza epidemic Chautauqua closed and at the opportune time Miss Jenkins sent word that she was going to stop over in Putnam on her way home.
 When 1t was decided that Rev. MT. Hartman would offieiate it was learned that he could not leave Camp Devens until evening The trip to Putnam was made on a motorcycle with sideear in which was an orderly. Road and speed limits were disre- garded at times.
 After the guests assembled they were invited over to the Episcopal church to the Harvest supper. Ar forwards they returned to the Seward home, where the wedding took place. Among those present were Bishop Acheson of Middletown and Arch deacon Brown of Norwich and mem bers of the clergy who were attend ing the church celebration. Follow ing the wedding the party again re- turned to the church, where dancing was enjoyed.
 Both Mir and Mrs. Lown are well known in Putnam and both attended the Putnam High school. MT. Lown was employed at the Manhasset mill, of which his father is superintendent prior to his enlistment Mrs. Lown is talented piano player and harpist.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
UNITED WAR WORK CAMPAIGN
 STARTS NOV. II.

The committees in charge of the United War Work campaign for Put nam will meet this Friday night to perfect plans for the drive. It is now intended to make house to house canvass. The city will be taken by wards and thoroughly canvassed.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
United War Work
 Campaign Program

The campaign begins on Monday morning, November il, and ends at midnight oa Monday, November IS AS approved by representatives of the Government at Washington the S170. .50o.o00 will be divided as follows:
 Y. NJ. c A.....Sleao@Noo Y W. C. A,. ldtt National Catho-
 lie War Couu-
 cil dncluding
 knig of
 Columbus) ... S6ouuuO0 War Camp Conn
 munity Sery-
 .=..=....... 100000 Jewish Welfare
 Board........ 3.5e00OO X m rican IL
 brarY ASSoCi-
 atian....... S.500O00 Salvation Army 3.ao00O0 Any surplus will be divided pro rata.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
REV. ED. SARGENT IMPROVING
 SLOWLY

The latest from the sick room of Rev. F. D. Sargent is somewhat en- couraging. While it is given out that his condition remains about the same it is stated that very slight improve meut is noted from day to day.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01

The annual meeting of the Putnam Chapter, American Red Cross, will be held Wednesday evening, Nov. 0, at 8 o'clock in Odd Fellows hall, Put nam A large attendance is urged, as the officers will be elected for the ensuing year, and reports for the past year read. Copies of all reports should be given the secretary for fil- ing
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01

Miss Liefa Clement of New York. formerly of Putnam, has received word that she has passed her physical examination and expects to go over seas in a few months as Y. M. c. A. secretary.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01

William Devine, bookkeeper at the II. K. II. silk mill. is critically III with pneumonia. One nurse is in at tendance and another will arrive from Boston this Friday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-18
WANT MEN TO WORK
IN LATIN AMERICA

Three special agents are sought
by the bureau of foreign and domes-
tic commerce. department Of COM
merce to investigate general com
mercial and economic conditions in
Latin America, one for Mexico. one
for Colombia and Venezuela and one
for Bolivia and Paraguay.
An examination will be held in
the principal cities on June l3 to
find suitable men. Applicants
should be qualified by previous ex-
perience to make such an investi-
cation, should know Spanish, and
should be we'll informed on Latin
American conditions and on the in
dustrial development Of the United
States in it's relation to foreign
trade. Those desiring to take the
examination should write at once
to the bureau of foreign and domes-
tic commerce. Washington, ID. c..
for further details.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-18
sAT1JRDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS MAY

at the Peterson & Olson restaurant
in this city.
C. J. Carlson visited with home
ing to New Windsor on Thursday
morning where he is in business
Thomas Ryan of Joy was visitor
in Aledo on Thursday.
Mrs. Charles Finch was a Rock
Island visitor on Thursday.
Cal Howe transacted business in
Matherville on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Livingston
Mrs. Bridger and son Howard OF
New Boston were visitors in Aledo
on Thursday.
Clyde Scott went to Davenport
Thursday to see his father, who
is very i'll at the Mercy hospital in
Davenport. Mr.. Scott underwent a
surgical operation on Tuesday
morning.
Miss Bertha Church was a Rock
Island visitor on Thursday.
Mrs. Fred W. Johnson went to
Ophiem Thursday to look after per-
sonal interests in that city.
Dorson Finch, who has been Wis
iting with his parents near New
Boston for the past few days, re-
turned to Aledo on Thursday to re-
sumo his work in the Cullison bar
Der shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward MofFit of Rey-
noIds were visitors in Aledo on
Thursday.
-Ruy War Savings Stamps-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-18
DIR. L. M. COFFMAN AT
BROADWAY SUNDAY

The subject OF the morning ser
mon in Broadway Presbyterian
church at 10:45 tomorrow is "Di-
vine Immanence," from the text,
as there a God beside me-" Elsa.
44:S).
In the evening a song service will
precede the evening worship, the
quartet being supported by a large
chorus choir of young people. The
sermon will be preached by DR..
Leroy NJ. Coffman of the First Pres
byterian church, Davenport.
The pastor, DR.. John McGown
Stevenson, will preach the morning
sermon and in the first Presbyter-
ian church of Davenport in the ev-
ening.
Those not regularly worshipping
elsewhere are welcomed to these
services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-18
On County Records
Warranty Deeds.

Selma J. Young and husband to
William L. Ludolph, lot 8, block 6,
Wallace Grove addition, Rock Is
land, 81.
Robert SackviIle and wife to
Nina Lawrence Nelson. lot 5, block
4. Wheelock's Fifteenth street adj
dition, Moline, $4,000.
Elmore H Stafford and wife to
Howard Hough and wife, part
northeast quarter section 81, IS, lie,
$500.
Robert ]. Montgomery, ct al, to
A NJ Myers, lot 10. block 5, Fruit
land addition, Moline, $780,
Charles E. Radden and wife to
Carl G. Wellnitz, part section So,
us, 1w, 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-18

Baicom to the dollar
what his home would
cost him. No "about,
around" or approx
mately." w h e n it
comes to home-build-
ing, experience is what
counts and we have had
the experience. Cor
don-Van Tine Homes
are not just theoretical
ly right. The actual
houses have been ac-
tually built in every
State in the Union. We
know to the last nail
the amount of materials
it requires, the amount
of paint necessary 10
cover it, the time 10
erect it. And the plan
itself was not merely
perfect on paper. It
has been tested. refined,
improved in actual use.
A Gordon-Van Tine
Home is a home built
without a hitch - a
home to look at-to live
into enjoy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-18
REQUIRED TO Be
UNDER ALICENSE
Farm Implement Manufactures, -,
Dealers Subject to New Fed.
era! Regulations.

The president. by a proclamat,o,
signed May "a. 1918, requires an
individuals, partnerships. asso,,a
tions and corporations. except ,b...
specifically exempted by the fooA
control act, engaged in the impo-,.
ton. manufacture, storage and Al,
tribution of tools, utensils. imnl.
ments, machinery and certain 9th.
or farm equipment, to secure fsd
eral licenses not later than Inn.
20, 1918.
The secretary Of agriculture (,
directed 10 carry out the provisions
OF the proclamation and the reRu.
lations hereunder. Licensees ava
required to furnish information "a
garding their businesses whepevsr
IL Is thought necessary by represa,.-
tatives designated by the secretarv
and must permit such Representa-.
tives to inspect the property ana
records pertaining TO their business
Information obtained In this man
ner is not to be disclosed without
authority. Unjust profits, resales
within the trade without reasonable
justification. attempts to monopo.
lie, unreasonable increase OF prices
or restriction OF supplies and will.
full waste on farm equipment ar.
prohibited. Also. licensees are for.
hidden to sell farm equipment 10
persons known to have violated the
food control act
Applications for licenses must be
made to the law department, license
division, United States food admin
istration, Washington, D. C., upon
forms prepared for that purpose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-18
FORCE LCAFERS
TO LEAVE CITY
Campaign Against RicL and Poor
ldlerS Achieve Remarkable
Results.
MANY ARE GIVEN JOB
JOBS
One Hundred Arrests Are Made in
Drive Launched by States
Attorney.

Just recently a campaign was
conducted in Rock Island by the
police searching every soft drink
parlor and pool room in the hunt
for idlers and as a result not one
arrest was made" stated States
Attorney Floyd L. Thompson today.
Rock Island can easily boast of
being a city without loafers," Mr..
Thompson continued. The police
proved this when the campaign was
made. They couldn't find a man
without q job. Fully 100 arrests
were made after the drive against
idlers was launched in Rock Island.
Mr.. Thompson's work was CEN
tered merely on idlers and included
rich as well as poor. Mr.. Thomp-
sons plan is to have every man
work in some way so as to help the
country while at war.
Some Sentenced.
The majority of the men arrest
ed showed their willingness to work
and were given jobs. Some refused
and were sentenced to work on the
streets and highways. There were
several who did not give the au-
thorities a chance to arrest them
but made their getaway as quickly
as possible.
Posters hung conspicuously
about the city warned the idlers
previous to the drive that some
thing could be expected. 1t is said
that these signs alone drove many
of the idlers out of the community.
Mr.. Thompson said today that at
East Moline is now dry territory he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-18

a FTER a few mo-
~ ments' examina-
ton of our books
of over 200~Gordon-Van
Tine Homes in the plan
Department, Mr.. Bal
com found almost the
exact duplicate of what
he had. in mind. For
these are practical
homes-built to live in.
A brief consultation
in the architectural de-
partment where skilful
craftsmen are always
at the service of our
customers and the few
alterations r e quir ed
were arranged for. A
few days later we sent
the materials and now
when you go out Rock
ingham Road you pass
Mr.. Balcom's fine resi-
dence-the photograph
we show above - a
credit to Davenport.
And the beauty of
the whole transaction
is that we could tell MIR.