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Putnam patriot., 1918-05-31
RED CROSS NOTES

Large numbers and enthusiastic
wopI mark the activities of the eve
ming class at the work ROOM
Wishing to raise money for Red
Gross purposes, one group of the eve
ming workers recently gave most
ENJOYABLE social entertainment which
netted sixty-fve dollars. Mrs. Du-
reeher and Miss Elizabeth Metcalf
were the leaders in this affair.
Much satisfaction is being express
ed because of the large number of
new Red Cross members. The uni
versal interest in the work is demon
strated by the countrywide success
of the recent drive for the second
War Fund.
More workers are needed at the
Municipal Building, particularly in
the day classes The leaders would
like to see the room filled to capacity
every day, as has been the case in the
evening class, AS the American sol
ders get into more active service on
The battle front the cali for surgical
dressings is going to be more urgent
and continuous, so now is the time to
increase the output week BY week.
There is work which every woman
can do, and those in charge will be
glad to give instructions at any time
Putnam patriot., 1918-05-31
MsxM A MESSAGE NsA,rNS,
SNlllNlsg from Mr.. HOOVER @snlIs s.s

The confidence of the United States Food Adminsra-
ton that the people of the country would respond en-
Enthusiastically and whoe-heartedly upon presentation OF
the facts any necessary requests for reduction in con-
sumption of food has been fully justified We have
demonstrated ability not only to think together but to
together This response of the people is the reason
for the present appeal.
Our work is not yet complete In spite of the
ing results of our efforts IN spite OF the TACT thas our
experts of foodstus constantly increasing and are
for renewed devotion and effort is pressing lille all OF
the requirements of the Food ADMINISTRATION shoua DE
constantly observed, there certain matters when
desire to stress at this time
the of and meat products the necessities
for shipment abroad are great Whereas the Aed
consumption has been reduced to average of about
Il pounds per person week, we are today enjoying
average of about 31 pounds per person per week
This division is ineauitabe An understanding of these
will justify request that the consumption of all
meats including poultry as nearly as possible be reduced
to pounds week person over four years On age
In the of sugar embarrassed by the neees-
sty of using ships for carrying our soldiers and eedng
the Allies and in consequence we must use sugar WIN
great economy. We must emphasize the Importance OF
canning and preserving on large scale among our people
this and available sugar must be conserved
for this purpose.
But the situation with regard to wheat is the most
serious in the food supply of the Allied World II we
to satisfy the minimum wheat requirements OF our
Armies and the Allies, and the suffering millions III the
Allied countries, our consumption of wheat IN the United
States until the next harvest must be reduced TO approx
matey one-thrd of normal 1t is uncomfortable that we
should fail in this crisis For each of US who personal
privilege not sacrifice. All elements OF our population
cannot bear this burden equally, Those engaged IN
physical labor need larger bread ration than those IN
sedentary occupatons Because of the constant daily
employment of and the lack Of home baking IA
ctes many households in large urban centers require
food ration already prepared such as the bakers stand
ard Victory bread loaf Furthermore, must constantly
safeguard the special requirements of children and in
valids
To meet the situation abroad and to prevent serious
suffering home it is imperative that all those whose
circumstances permit shall abstain from wheat and wheat
products any form until the next harvest 1t is realized
and deeply appreciated that many organizations and
communities have already agreed to follow this
plan.
It is hoped that you will communicate this to your
organization and community urging those whose
circumstances will permit, to join with and take this
stand
HERBERT HOOVER.
Putnam patriot., 1918-05-31
ANNUAL BANQUET RHO DELTA
CLASS

On Tuesday evening, May %, the
class of Rho Delta held its tenth an
nual banquet at the Putnam Metho-
dist church II was one of the most
| enjoyable meetings ever held by the
class. Between 60 and 10 members
and invited guests were present. Mrs.
Carrie Bradley Gaseoigne presided as
toastmistress.
At the close of the Review" a few
moments were spent in a short me-
mortal service in honor of those who
have passed on" during the ten years
since the class was named
Special mention should be made of
the most able address by Prof. Albert
knudson, Ph.D., of Boston University.
the speaker of the evening. Enough
cannot be said in praise of his in
structive and inspiring message. Rev.
G. G. Scrivener being unable to be
present his place was taken by Dir.
Turrentine. the Field Secretary of the
Educational Jubilee Of the Methodist
church
Following is the program:
Toastmistress,
Mrs. Carrie Bradley Gaseoigne
Salute, Mrs Emma Rabbit Heath
Pledge, Mrs. Ella Hall
Violin and Cello Duet,
Frank and Robert Stanley
Review. Mrs. Jessie Nichols Gilbert
Solo, Sunlight Land"
Miss Grace l. Bennett
Charge, Prophecy and the World
War" Prof. Albert c. Knudson
Instrumental Trio, "Jubelfeier,"
MIS-. Helen Wilcox. Mrs. Grace J.
Handy, Miss Grace I. Bennett
Roll of Honor,
Rev. George ID. Stanley
Sealed Orders, Rev. G.. G. Scriyener
Putnam patriot., 1918-05-31
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS TO PRE-
SENT COMEDIES

On Friday night, June 7th, at 8 o.
clock, in Putnam High School hall, the
Sophomore and Freshman classes are
to present the three bright comedies,
Souvenir Spoons" Looking For
More and mot on the Program
This will be the last High school activ-
ity before graduation and viii be one
of the most entertaining events pre-
scented this year. These plays are full
of laughter, the opportunity of good
comedy is unlimited. There also will
be good songs, good music, and after
the program good dance in the High
School Gym. The parts are well tax
en- and the evening win prove the big
gest twenty-five sents' worth offered
in P. H. s. hall this year. Tickets are
now on sale and in much demand.
Putnam patriot., 1918-05-31

at 1880 Sunday school at nosa.
Young Peoples service at 6.15. nwe-
ming service ut Z.
Rev. II. f.. Thompson. principal 81
The New England School of Theology
will supply the pulpit next Sunday.
The annual meeting of the LADIES'
Aid Society was held Tuesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. II. b. rex
The following officers were re-eles<-
ed:
President, Mrs J. O. Fox
Vice President. Miss II. B. Fox.
Secretary and Treasurer. Mrs. @
o. Nichols.
Putnam patriot., 1918-05-31
DOGS MUST BE KEPT UNDER
STRICT CONTROL OR KILLED
Order of Commissioner OF Domests<
Animals Whittlesey.

A warning that dogs must be kept
under strict control or killed was
contained in statement issued ut
Hartford by James NJ Whittlesey,
commissioner of domestic animals.
Dogs and puppies are not essential,
he said are consumers of valuable
food and when diseased often cause
damage amounting to thousands Of
dollars. Consequently" he adds,
dogs used only as pets should be
killed or kept under control"
Because Of the infection of sheep
by mad dogs, he continues, there are
only about 1900 head of sheep in
the state. where there might have
been 100, 1000 II dogs had been kept
strictly under control and all unreg-
istered dogs killed, the price of meat
in the state might have been less and
the people might have ben paying
less for their wooden clothing.
There are, the commissioner says,
about 10000 dogs in Connecticut. In
most towns less than 20 per cent of
the dogs are registered. Game war
dens are working hard to rid the state
of the menace of unregistered dogs.
Since December 3 500 dogs have been
shot for one reason or another. Sc
we're taxation, he believes, would do =
great deal to end the earthly careers
of considerable number of the use
less dogs.
Putnam patriot., 1918-05-31
CLARENCE WEBSTER TRANS.
FERRED TO MERCHANT MARINE

Clarence G. Webster. son of Mr.
and Mrs. d. H. Webster, Walnut
street, who has been in the u s.
coast patrol since he enlisted in May
of last year, has been transferred to
the merchant marine.
Young Webster has been home on
visit and under instructions was
wearing civilian attire He left Mop1
day night for New York and from
there will leave for southern port
to begin training. After passing his
examination he will receive an en-
signs commission, and will be as
signed to the coastwise service, either
freight or passenger.
Mr.. Webster is well pleased with
his new assignment as il is In the ia
ture of promotion.
Putnam patriot., 1918-05-31
Observation-Disclosures Observation-Disclosures.
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I. AMONG THE CHURCHES =.
1. Is
Observation-Disclosures. Observation-Disclosures 4.
AMONG 7
St. Philips Church

Corner Grove and Pleasant Streets.
Rev Frederick Leeds, priest -in-charge
Notices for Thursday of this week,
and for Sunday, End June.
In accordance with the request and
i Proclamation of the President of the
United States, Thursday of this week
Memorial Day., was observed as q
special day of fasting and prayer by
all the members of this mission
Watch ye. for We know not when
the master of the house eometh, at
even. or at midnight, or at the cock
growing, or in the morning; lest com
ing suddenly he finds you sleeping
"Rend your heart, and not your
garments, and turn unto the Lord
your God for he is gracious and mer-
ciful, slow to anger, and of great
kindness, and repcnteth him of the
evil"
Beginning with the Holy Commun-
ion at 3 a. M, the services of prayer
and intercession were at 3 p. M, 5 p.
M, and at 8 p m.
LET us humbly confess our sins
unto Almighty God"
Sunday tThe First Sunday after
Trinity 2nd June, the RI Rev Ed
ward C. Acheson, d. D., Suffragan
Bishop of this Diocese, will make his
annual visitation to this Mission and
will confirm such persons as may be
presented by the priest. The Suffrag
an Bishop will preach and be the
celebrant at the End Eucharist
The regular monthly corporate
communion Of the Altar Guild will be
At 8 a. M, the hour being charged
from . to 8 an account of the services
which follow.
At 1915 a m. there will be Holy
Confirmation and the Holy Commun-
ion.
The regular evening services on
Sundays will be resumed on Sundt.'.
9th June.
Advent Christian Church Notes
Sunday services: Morning service
Putnam patriot., 1918-05-31
X. OF c. WAR FUND INCREASED
Lasse Gathering Fills Theatre Tues
day Night.

Bradley theatre was taxed to ca
paeity Tuesday evening for the big
benefit entertainment for the X. of
c. Wa Fund A substantial sum was
realized from the show.
Motion pictures and five acts of
vaudeville made up the entertain
ment. The C. A. c. orchestra fur
nisked music.
Putnam patriot., 1918-05-31
PUTNAM NEWS


9
! Mrs. Ewart Brunn and Miss Bessie
Champlin motored to Worcester Mon
day.
/ Mrs. J B. Kent went to Mansfield
Tuesday. TO attend missionary meet
ing,
Over twenty members of the Ar
canum club are now in the army and
navy
Mrs. c. Fred Waterman returned
Tuesday night from few days Vi
| it in Providence
sion of the legislature, Town Clerk
Flage will forward his lists to the
state authorities at Hartford.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Kent, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. T. Champhn, are on ten
days motor trip to Cape Cod
Nelson F. Lown was in Boston re-
Gently to enlist in the naval reserve.
he was rejected on account of fallen
aecnes.
Rev. F. D. Sargent attended a
meeting of the executive committee
of the Bible society in Hartford, Wed
nesday.
Norman L. Kennedy of Worcester,
formerly of Putnam, viii leave Satuf-
day for Norfolk, Va, to enlist in the
me Teal corps.
Miss Mary Wheelock returned
Tuesday from weeks visit with her
cousin. Mrs. Donald Robinson and
family, Waban, Mass.
Miss Lillian Warren, Grand View,
left Wednesday for New Haven where
she will spend ten days with Mr.. and
Mrs L. W Hall and family.
w. S. Johnson returned Monday
from Tampa, Fla. He has just COM
pleted house in the Florida city,
where he will spend part of each win
ter.
Miss Hattie Inman left Wednesday
to spend the remainder of the week
as guest of Miss Liefa Clement. for
merly Of Putnam, now student of
Columbia University.
| w. J. Bartlett, Horatio Brown and
| F. W Seward have been appointed
appraisers of the bankrupt estate of
Arthur Magnan, formerly in the gro
Gerry business in Putnam.
Mr.. and Mrs Lyman II. Hudson of
Needham Heights, Mass, and Mr.. ar
Mrs c. Sherman Putnam, Westboro
Mass, We're Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs c. L. Adams, Wilkinson street.
Miss Lora Phinney, Hartford spent
the weekend with her uncle, G. A
Hammond, Oak Hill Sunday they
motored to Hampton, where they
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hammond.
Edward Croker of Hartford ane
Mrs. Croker spent Sunday and Mon
day with Mr. and Mrs. Emile Benoit
Mr.. Croker is member of the ex
emption board IN Hartford district
and took a deserter to Camp Devon.
last Saturday
Mrs. g. Harold Gilpatric went tc
Uxbridge Friday, to visit her aunt
Mrs. Emma Taft. Sunday Mr.. Gil
patric, accompanied by Miss Eller
Wheelock and Henry A. Wheelock
motored to Uxbridge and Mrs. Gil
patric returned with them.
Leon Cook of Natiek, Mass, a stu
dent at Clark College, Worcester, was
the weekend guest of Malcolm vii
ley, Oak Hill, also a student at the
college. Sunday they took dinner
with Kenneth Ballard, another Clark
College student, at the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Ballard.
Last Friday afternoon A. c. Stet-
son backed his automobile across the
sidewalk and up against the big plate
glass window in the Champeau store.
| The window was cracked and a new
glass will have to be put in Mr..
Stetson was carefully backing in be
| tween two other cars and did not re
alize how far back he was going.
Putnam patriot., 1918-05-31
MOTHER GAVE
THIS DELICATE
CHILD V|N0L
And He Got Well and Strong.
That's True

Monaco, Pa.-"My little boy. who
is the youngest of three, was weak.
nervous and tired all the time, so he
was most unfit at school, and moth
ing seemed to help him. I learned
of Vinoi and gave it to him. 1t has
restored his health and strength and
he has gained in weight. Mrs.
Frederick Sommers. Monaco, Pa.
yinol is q constitutional cod liver
and iron remedy for delicate. weak.
aihng children. Formula on every
bottle, so you know what you are Civ
ING them Children love It
Ja~es r. Donahue. Ppsnam. Conn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
Southern A.A.U. BOrinq
 Tourney to Be Held Here
Practically Every Army Camp in South Will Be Represent ed in Great Event-Cream of Amateur Scrap
 pers in Dixie Will Qualify

The Southern Amateur Athletic union boxing champions will be held in Birmingham Friday and Satur- day, March 1 and under the auspices of the Birmingham Athletic club. The dates were announced Saturday night by Chairman Bill Strcit of the athletic committee.
 Boxers from all of the southern can tcnments will come here to compete in the matches Winners of the cham pionships will represent the south at the national championship tournament to be held in Boston sometime in March. Entries have already been promised from Camps Sheridan, Me- Clellan, Wheeler, Gordon, Shelby and the naval training station and Jeffer- son barracks at New Orleans
 In addition to the boys in khaki will come the best amateur boxers from the principal southern cities. New Orleans is expected to send up great col lection of mitt slappers The Crescent City has been holding the tournament in the years gone by, which has given the New Orleans boys the advantage or seeing the events annually.
 The preliminaries will be held on Friday night and the final matches on Saturday. Complete plans will be an- nounced in few days.
 Crescent City boxers will hold their elimination tourney next Friday night Already a flock of ambitious puSs nave entered for the tourney to be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
DRINK HOT WAITER IF YOU DESIRE A ROSY COMIPLE LEXIOM
Says we can't help but look better and feel better
 after an inside bath.

To look ones best and feel ones best is to enjoy an inside bath each morn ing to flush from the system the pre- viouS days waste, sour fermentatlonS and poisonous toxins before it is ab- sorbed into the blood. Just as coal, ,when it burns, leaves behind certain amount of incombustible material in drink taken each day leave in the ali- nentary organs a certain amount of indigestible material, which if not eliminated, form toxins and poisonS which are then sucked into the blood through the very ducts which are in tended to suck in only nourishment to sustain the body.
 healthy bloom in your cheeks, to see your skin get clearer and clearer, you arc told to drink every morning upon arising, glass of hot water with a teaspoonfu1 of limestone phosphate in 1t, which Is harmless means of wash Ing the waste material and toxins from the stomach. liver. kidneys and bowels, before putting more food into the stomach. liver spots, piinples or pa1lid complex lon, are those who wake up with a. coated tongue, bad taste, nasty. breath others who are bothered with head : aches, bilious spells. acid stomach or constipation should begin this phos- phated hot water drinking.
 A quarter pound of limestone phos- phate costs very little at the drug store, but is sufficient to demonstrate cleanses, purifies and freshens the skin on the outside. so hot water and lime stone phosphate act on the inside or ns-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
Two Jefferson County
 COnvicts Are Killed in
 Belle Ellen Coal Mine

Montgomery, February 1s.--(Spe- cial l)-Falling rock in the Belle El- len coal mine. Bibb county, took the lives of two Jefferson county convicts Wednesday, according to information received in Montgomery Saturday. The convicts were George Harris, who was serving 20 years for murder. and Curt Phillips. who was given three years and one day for burglary. The warden reported that the rocks fell while the men were at work and that the affair was purely and simply an accident.
 It has developed that the convict who made a sensational getaway from the state penitentiary at Wc- tumpka recently and was captured aft CT few minutes of liberty. during which he engaged in foot race with bloodhounds through the streets of Wetumpka. was named George Me- Carty. Officials of the convict depart- ment announced that they were too busy Friday to make public the name and the state penitentiary when called or the long distance telephone an- nounced that the head of the. convict department had directed that newspa- per correspondents be referred to his office for all information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
TULANE FIVE MEETS
 LOCAL TEAMS HERE . STARTING TUESDAY
New Orleans Quintet to Op- pose the Y. M. c. A. and Athletic Club-Close
 Games Expected

The crack basketball team of Tu- lane university of New Orleans will invade Birmingham this week, play ing the Central Y. M C.. A. on Tues day night and the Birmingham Ath letic club on Wednesday night. The pair of contests promises to be among Hdhe best offered here this season.
 Tulane comes to Birmingham with splendid record. The New Orleans boys have better team than Louis- jana State university which played the B. A. C. to close game and defeat ed the Y. M. c. A. They have not lost a game this season.
 Both the club and the "Y" are in good shape for the contest and will probably give the visitors gruelling battle. Coach Spencer has put his club machine through some stiff workouts for the past week and has them in topnotch condition. The showing the "" made last night against the uni yersity five shows their condition.
 The club has a strenuous week ahead with the Atlanta game following Sat urday on the Georgians' court Auburn will meet the locals here Wednesday week and the game with the Univer- sity on the Crimson campus on March 2 will wind up the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17

in New Orleans, according to news dispatches. Secretary diBenedetto will accompany the New Orleans winners to Birmingham.
 Birmingham was fortunate in secur- ing the biggest amateur sporting event of the season. This year the tourna- ment will be the biggest one ever held in the south on account of the ruling allowing the soldiers to com pete for the titles. Bill Streit has been besieged by inquiries from the various cantonments The soldier boys are ex- tremely anxious to get a chance to demonstrate their punches before a Magic City audience.
 Saturday nights crowd demonstrated that fans were wild over boxing and with the cream of Dixieland compet- ing many of the bugs will have to be turned away. Seats will go on sale Monday week at the secretary's office. Reservations may be made this week by mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
Y. M. [. A. VICTOR OVER CRIMSON FIVE Coach MitchelPs Men Show Complete Superiority
 in Play

The Central '. M. c. A. five regis tered decisive win over the Univer- sity of Alabama quintet last night by a score of s5 to 16. The Crimson out fit was clearly outplayed from the start and never threatened the local team.
 Coach Mitchell's boys showed rare form. Their team work was fine, es- pecially the passing. Captain Henley shooting was spectacular. while the superb guarding of Waldron and Far ley was also a chief factor in the win
 Mccullough played the best game for the Visitors.
 The line-up: Y M C. A-Staple- ton (7) and Henley GS), forwards Bryan (s), center; Waldron t2) and Farley. guards. niversity-Kennedy t4) and Blackburn (D, forwards; Me Cullough (6), center: Cochrane and Agee CD, guards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
Thousands of Germans
 Failed to Register Within Period Required by Law

Washington, February 16.--Thou- sands of unnaturalized Germans failed |! to enroll themselves during the reg istration period which closed Wednes- day and are subject to internment, it was shown today by preliminary re- ports on the registration reaching the department of justice, United States marshals and attorneys within week will undertake action against those who neglected to register.
 Most failures were due to misundcr- standing of the, requirements, or to doubt concerning citizen status, it is believed, and it is probable that these men will be permitted to register later and not be interned. The minority who refused to register. however is ex- pected to furnish many recruits for internment camps.
 Since records of the male regis- trants show facts concerning the his- tory and conduct of women members of families, it Is improbable that ar- other registration would be arranged for tho women if Congress adopts the pending measure to require women to register. Department of justice offi- cials said such a law would be fol- lowed by internment of many German women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
SHE DARKENED HER GRAY HAIR
We'll Known Lady Tells How She Darkened Her Gray Hair By
 Simple Home-Made Remedy

< Mrs. E. H. Boots. we'll known resident of Buchanan county. Iowa, who darkened her gray hair by sim pie home made remedy, made the fol- lowing statement:
 Any lady or gentleman can darke their gray or faded hair. and make it soft and glossy with this simple rec ipe, which they can mix at, home: To half pint of water add one ounce of bay rum. one small box of Barbo Compound and one-fourth ounce of g1yceri11e. These ingredients can be purchased at any drug store at very little cost. Apply to the hair every other day until the gray hair is dark ened sufficiently It does not color the scalp; is not sticky or greasy and does not rub off. It will make gray haired person look 10 to 20 years younger."--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-17
TIKWATH SOCIETY
 WILL MEET TODAY
Programme Will Include Address by Rabbi Mendelssohn and Musi-
 cal Numbers

The regular monthly meeting of the Tikwath Zion society will be heIi this afternoon at o'clock at the Young Mems Hebrew association and an in- teresting programme has been ar ranged. Rabbi Jacob L. Mendelssohn will make an address on Modern He- brew Literature" and musical numbers will be rendered.
 The local zionists are much grati- fled over the success of the nation- wide campaign for the Palestine res toration fund. over $S00,000 having been raised with the campaign to con- tiEue for two weeks. The local Zion ists raised $500 toward the fund which Is set by the committee in charge at $1,000,0 ,000