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Evening journal., 1919-11-26
Doctor Tells HOiU to Detect Bad
Effects of Too Much Tobacco
Try These SIMPLE TESTS

New York Doctor C0nnOr. formerly Of
Johns Hopkins Hospital. says Many
meD who smoke. chew or snuG incessantly
and who are seemingly healthy are suffer
ing from progressive organic ailments.
Thousands Ot~them would never have been
afflicted had u not been for the excessive
use of tobacco. and thousands would soon
get wei II they would only stop the intem-
perate use OF tobacco The chief habit form
ing principle Of tobacco Is nicotine, n deadly
poison which, when absorbed by the system
slowly affects the nervei. membranes. tis-
sues and vital organs Of the body The
harmful effect of tobacco varies and de-
pends ON circumstances. one viii be ar
hictcd with-general debility. others with
catnrrh of the throat Indigestion. cOnsti-
patton. extreme nervousness. sleeplessncss,
Toss of memory. lack of will power men
tai confusion, etc Others may suffer from
heart disease, bronchial trouble. shardening
OF the arteries, tuberculosis, blindness or
even cancer or the common afliction known
as tobacco heart. II you use tobacco i'm any
form YOU can easily detect the harmfus
effects by making the following simple
tests. Read aloud one full page from "a
book. If. In the course of reading ~Our
voice becomes mufhed. hOarse and indis-
unct. and you must frequently clear your
thrOat. the chances are that your throat
Is affected by catarrh and Il may be the 1
beginning Of more serious trouble Next, /
In the morning before taking your usual /
smoke, walk up three flights Of stairs az a ]
Evening journal., 1919-11-26

all health activities OF the county. The
stan should include not only physicians
and nurses for the care Of the sick
tuberculous. but also physicians, nurses
ana social workers for. carrying on
clinics and dspensaries. for doing fol
low-up work ia the homes, for giving
prenatal care. doing infant and child
welfare work. FOR medical supervision Of
thc schools. and Tor vcnereal disease
Nork--in fact for all The numerous
public health and sociological activities
which the modern State must do.
Ultimate control Of such Institutions
might well rest in a specially cOnstitu-
ted body. a Stale Board of Control, con-
sainlng representative OF the body con
trolling state institutions. OF the state
Board Of Health. Of the state Commis-
sion on Tuberculosis. Of the Red Cross.
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i0f this disease In the Stale 0f Della.
ware approximately four hundred peo-
/ pie Carrying Out the same ratio for
this state, there are then. roughly. six
thousand cases Of tuberculosis, literal
\ ly IN our midst For the first six
months Of this year there were report
ed TO the state Board OF Health lust
Z ii9 cases As these, active cases live.
on the average. not over five Years
after The active onset Of the disease.
there must actually be at least twelve
hundred new cases annually. We are
finding then only twenty per cent. OF
the cases.
when We come TO the care Of the
infectious we find in even worse condi-
tion. All over the world expepts i'm
tuberculosis estimate that any com
munity needs sanatorium beds in the
ratio OF at least one for each annual
death, or at least one for each five
hundred Of the population. Whichever
estimate we accept. the result is the same
for Delaware at least four hundred
ates-controlled sanilorum beds. The
State actually owns about forty-only
10 per cent. of what are -imperatiyeN
A'''''N AA A'"i ~ htiN77 - 10 DC lildQt
In lighting this disease.
so much for theories and needs. d,
How is accomplishment to be secured?
First, and prime requisite is a founda-
tion is needed an intensive campaign
OF education carrying information into 7
HE most careless home and The most |
remote community. that such a disease
rs tuberculosis is not only in the COM /
munlty but that it is the most pre-
'alent and menacing disease I'm The /
world; that its early symptoms. such I
rs weakness that tired feeling. loss
lf weight and cough. demand an inn I
nediaie-visit 90 a physician and a care
'ul examination Of the barred chest
nat the disease is preventahls by the
use Of clean, rasteurized milk, sunl-
'ient rest, Proper food, and by work,
'iay and sleep In the open air: and
lnally i'a, It is durable by the same
means, emphasizing, however that
Evening journal., 1919-11-26

regular pace then stop lf you find tha,
YOU are ont of breath your heart beat Is
forced trembling or Irregular. you may
be victim Of functional or organic heart
trouble. II you feel that you muSt smoke,
chew or SNUFF 10 quiet your nerves, you
are v slave To- the tobacco habit. and are
positively poisoning yourself with the
deadly drug. nicotine I'm either case you
tave just two alternatives keep on with
The self poisoning process irrespective OF
the dangers ana suffer the consequences or
give up the habit and escape the dangers.
You can overcome the craving ana stop
the habit in very short time by using
the> following inexpensive formula. Go 10
any drug store and ask for NicotOl tablets,
take one tablet after each meal, and In
comparatively short time you will have no
desire for tobacco. tho craving Will have
left You. With the nicotine poison out of
your system your general health VIII
quickly improve
NOte-Whnn asked about NlcOtOl tablets.
one of our leading druggists said 1T ~
truly wonderful remedy for the tobacco
habit: away ahead Of anything we have
ever sold before We are authorized by
the manufacturers t0 refund the money 10
every dissatisfied customer, and We would
not permit the use OF our name. unless the
remedy possessed unusual merit NicOt0l
tablets are sold in this city under an IRON
clad money back guarantee by all up-to.
date druggists, including the Danf0rth
the Eckerd and the Spruance Drug Cos.
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while only 6 per cent. OF the eases put
under treatment In the later stages ever
1 recover. fully Is per cent. Of those put
under treatment In the early stages are
enabled 10 return TO work and 10 live
( Eormal. happy Ives
In furtherance OF such a campaign
the proceeds Of the Red Cross Christ
mas Seal snle, which begins soon. Nill
be used 10 finance schOO nurses i0i'
such county IN order 10 ilnd and re-
move phssicah defects which break
down resistance: 10 provide an open
air school and open window rooms 10
spread the gospel OF the need and value
OF fresh air; TO procure and uso
throughout the state, travelling
clinic to show tie dangers ~ po1r
hygiene and It's resulting tuberculosis.
and TO demonstrate that the disease IS
lHeventablc and durable; and 10 pro-
cure and disseminate, through all the
state, literature, lecturers lantern
slides and movies relating 90 The pre-
ventiOn and cure ~ tuberculosis
such a campaign seconded and en-
couraged by such bodies as this before
me, will surely bring about condl-
tion Of public sediment that Will make
possible the securing Of the absolutely
four hundred sanilorium
beds. These beds should not be an IN
one place. 10 is much better that they
be established on a county basis They
should be locally operated but central
ly controlled by The State Into them
should be put, and kept as long as in
'ectiouS, all the infectious eases, ana I
IN them, 50 far as possible, should lie 1
,reated and trained in right l:lng, the |
cases
Furthermore, these county sanitorla /
should be much more than places for
he training and treatment Of the tlber-
'ulous-they should be the center of
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OF the State Board OF Education, and
Of other State bodies Interested in the
special problems mentioned, as well as
representatives OF the various coun-
ties.
Wilmington is said TO be the richest
city in America. Health is wealth let
us have for a slogan. Wilmington. not
only the wealthiest but the healthlest
city
What shall it profit a city If It gala
the whole world and lose its health ,"
Evening journal., 1919-11-26
MaNY LEAVE U. S. FoR CANApA.

OTTAWA, Nov. 26.-Immigration to
Canada increased in September by 2sS
per cent. In comparison with Seplem-
Der. 1918. Most Of the new arrivals are
from the United Kingdom and the
UnltedStates.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

George s. Nelson spent Saturday and Sunday with his brother, return ing to Mansfield Sunday night.
 Wednesday, December 10, members of the Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church gathered at the home of Mrs. Elisha Perry for an all day meeting. About twenty were present during the. day. At 1 o'clock a fine oyster stew was served. It was a birthday anniversary of the hostess and at 3 o'clock Mrs. H. L. Sanger, president of the society, presented Mrs. Perry with a pretty silver ladle, the gift of the Ladies' Aid Society, as token ef their love for her and appreciation of her work for the interest of the soeie- ty since she has been resident among us. It was an entire surprise to Mrs. Perry, but she expressed her sincere thanks for the pretty and useful gift. After the departure of me guests, many birthday cards were found, hay ing been left in different places by the givers. A very pleasant and en- ioyable day was passed and wishes were freely expressed that more such gatherings might be held in the fu- ture.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
GOODYEAR

Thomas Grove is spending the week in Baltimore, Md.
 Mrs. Thomas Cooper, who has been seriously ill, is convalescent.
 George Fortin spent the weekend at his home in Pawtucket, R. l.
 An increase of wages has gone into effect in the Goodyear Cotton Mills.
 Thomas Cooper, who has been con fined to the house by illness, is able to be out
 Mrs. Earle Weeks is spending some time at the home of her father, wm. Bridge
 Preparations are being made for a community Christmas tree on Christ mas eve.
 Construction work on the Heights has been delayed this week because of the rainy weather.
 A representative of the textile in- dustry in China has been spending a few days in town.
 George Boys of Boston spent the week end at the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Robert w. Boys.
 The local bowling alleys were open- ed on Monday evening after being planed and highly polished A new schedule has been arranged by the athletic committee. The first ball was rolled by Robert W. Boys, after which the office team bewled against the twisting room, winning the match.
 Ed. Murray entertained number of his friends in his apartment at the Goodyear hotel on Tuesday evening in honor of his 21st birthday. Among those present were Herbert Smith, George Fortin. William Barrett, AL bert Morelan, Henry Duval, Andrew Walker, James Reilly and John Eeh- malian William Barrett entertained with piano solo, Albert Morelan re- cited Christmas Eve in the Work house, Henry Duvai gave buck and wing dance and general good time was enjoyed by all Refreshments were served by MT. and Mrs. John Ward, the new manager of the hotel. This being strictly a bachelor affair, John Eschmalian gave his usual selec. tion
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
EAST WOODSTOCK

Miss Agnes White is teaching in Sterling for a few weeks.
 Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Witter ! n Sanger, Mrs. C. H. Killam spent Mon day in Worcester,
 Miss Harriet Hubbard celebrated her s7th birthday on Monday ana was and friends. eS
 Mrs A. M. Gildersleeve and Mrs I ,. May have been spending a few days wiah Dr. c. C. Gildersleeve and family in Norwich.
 At the Congregational church last sunday, a trio was sung by Mir. and Mrs. N. T. White and daughter Az nes, taking the place of the regular anthem.
 Mrs. R. c. Paine of Thompson and Mrs. N. T. White attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Jane Mofitt. in Hadley, Mass, on Tuesday. Mrs. Moffitt was s1 years of age and re sided here before her marriage. She IS survived by one son and two daugh- ters, and two grandchildren.
 At the regular meeting of the Com munity Club on Wednesday evening an address was given ky L. H. Healey on Connecticut Aericulture From q Farmers Standpoint" which was able and instructive Committee chosen for January: Paul Clifford. Mrs. NJ. T. Dartt, Robert Jordan. The second meeting in December will be omitted, being Christmas eve.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
MAJOR HIGGINSON'S WILL AND
 THE SYMPHONY

As was to be expected, Mir. Higgin- sons will makes no mention of the endowment with which he once pur- posed to secure the future of the Bos- ton Symphony Orchestra When the band passed from his hands, he count ed himself free from obligation of maintenance and even declined, if common report is to be trusted, to share in the subscriptions that met the deficit of last year. Indeed, had not the wiser counsels of close friends fn- ally prevailed, the probability was that he would have dispersed the or chestra in the summer of 1918, so bitterly did he resent the tunults and disorders into which the anti-German moods of wartime plunged it; so firmly did he believe that, reorganized and differently controlled. it could never regain it's old perfections. The bequest that he had often promised, publicly and privately, was seemingly revoked, while certainly his mistrust of the new regime continued to the end. Else he would hardly have di rected one of his executors to hold as trustee various scores and instru- ments for three or five years and then decide whether the new Symphony
 Orchestra has been wisely enough managed and held to sufficiently high standards to deserve and receive them. Like most musically minded men of his generation, and the more for long association with German con- ductors, MT. Higginson could hardly conceive of an orchestra or, indeed, of the whole art of music other than in German terms. Being a man of world ly and musical experience he was un- likely ever to have made the absurd remark attributed to him in his war time chagrins-thAt only German conductors could read a score. Deep in his mind and heart, however, was , nistrust of all other conductors and
 # any regime but his at Symphony
 ,au He transferred the orchestra 10 he nresent trustees; but, naturally Tn
 man of his years, temperament ana
 ,xneriences. the conviction renamed ,naltered. So also do various lronies. Boston Transcript
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12

In order that the high cost of living may not sall like blight upon the Christmas tree, we must begin to con slider it's decoration right now. Quite . number of things are more expen- siye than they used to be. and candy is among them. but there are plenty of ornaments that cost next to noth- ing. and homemade candies-which are better than others-wili partially replace the confectioners' wares.
 Some of the inexpensive ornaments that will adorD this years Christmas trees appear in two groups above. At the left are few of the new and in- expensive celluioid toys that have been produced in great variety and abundance and can be bought for ten or fifteen cents each. They include very pretty little jotnted dolls. all kinds of domestic and wild animalA ducks, fishes and swans and very vivid ly coiored horns. They are very light and will float. SD that the waterfowl. the tiny battleships and fishes cnta be 1oated in | basin of water In the group st 1he Jeff there are three cellu- ibid animals. besides doll and q horn. They are all nicely colored and the d0ll is large enough to dress easily. The horn is avery vivid red. has silk cord and tassei and will delight the small youngsters to whom noise is mu- sic.
 In the group at the right, just a few homemade ornaments are shown. They inelude butterfly and robin. with a plain horn of tin. having red gauge ribbon wrapped about it and tied In bows at the ends. Also one of 1 those long candy snappers. wrapped in l bright red paper. 4 face Is painted on | it. with hair and whiskers indicated l by cotton. to look like Santa Claus.
 The butterfly Is cut from crepe pa- 1
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
ATTAWAUGAN

The children of the four schools are to have Christmas exercises in the hall at 1.30 p. m. next Thursday.
 Jodoin, the ''Tea Man." has recent ly purchased of the Law sisters, of Dayville, the two double tenement houses just above the bridge, and is having them extensively repaired. Both houses are having full length piazzas on their fronts, and the roofs shingled. New floors are to be laid ; also electric lights installed and wa ter led in. The south house is occu- pied by the families of Bartlett Caf- frey and John Pechie, while the other is occupied by Miss Dawling and the Yates family.
 Mrs. Chase and son Merwin are wis., iting her sister, Miss Dawley.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

The new supervisor of music was at the Valley school last week Friday
 1t is reported that James O'Hara' $ house has recently been broken into.
 Preparations are being made for the annual Christmas tree at the schoolhouse.
 Mrs. Leonard has sold her chestnut timber to a party from Windham who will soon have it cut.
 Miss Maude Leonard and Mrs Har- riett Leonard closed their house nere last week and returned for the win ter to Brooklyn, N. |.
 On account of illness of the teach CT, Mrs. Hammond, school did not re, open after Thanksgiving recess until the following Wednesday.
 No one seems to be worrying about the wells and straems being low this winse-. Thus far there has been no
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
WOODSTOCK

E. R. Rollins is in New York this week
 Hr. and Mrs. E. R. Rollins were in Providence on Thursday and Friday of Last week.
 Nm J. J. Williamson has recently visited in Springfield.
 George Hamilton attended the Pc mona Grange meeting held in Canter- bury last Saturday.
 The Ladies' Benevolent Society met with Mrs. F. B. Harrison on Tuesday afternoon. F. ". Hinrichs gave a talk on "Americanization."
 Mrs. Hamilton Holt and the Misses Holt have issued invitations for a dance to be given at their New York home on the evening of Monday, De- eember 22nd.
 A meeting in the interests of equal suffrage was held at the hosne of Mrs. Asa Scranton, Jr., on Monday after noon. Reports were given of the con- vention held in Bridgeport recently.
 The Academy social held in Acad- emy hall last Friday evening was very well attended. The program was very good and of especial interest was the French play given by the seniors. The solos by the Misses Lawton and Shep- pard added much to the evenings en- tertainment.
 The annual meeting of the Wood stock Agricultural Society was held at Agricultural hall, South Wood stock, on Wednesday. The business meetings were held in the forenoon, after which basket lunch was served In the afternoon an address was giv- en by Mr Wheeler, member of the Massachusetts State Board of Agri- culture.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
sM..on. Elect Officers

The annual meeting of Putnam Lodge, No. 46, A. F. & A. M., was held at the lodge rooms in Agricultur- al hall Saturday, Dec. 6, and the fol lowing officers were elected and in- stalled:
 ". M., Frank Johnston.
 s. w., George W. Davis.
 J. w, Martin A. Nelson.
 8. D., George o. Young.
 J. D., Joseph Sheppard
 S. S., Howard White.
 J. S., Henry Rich.
 Chaplain, Joseph Spalding.
 Marshal, George Butts Sec, Robert E. Harris.
 Treas, L. H. Williams
 Tyler, Allen Kenyon.
 An excellent oyster stew was en- loved by all present, and also coffee, doughnuts and cheese.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12

Miss Nora Gordon was home from Southbridge for the weekend
 Mir. and Mrs George Lyon enter tained guests from Webster and Prov idence last Sunday.
 A number from here attended the meeting of Pomona Grange held Tn Canterbury last Saturday.
 Mrs. Frank Blackmar, son Cyrii: Mir. and Mrs. James Rood and son o1 Willimantic, spent Sunday with reia- tives at Echo Farm.
 MT. and Mrs. Healey. Mrs. John Healey and Ewart Healey, also Mrs. Robert Stafford, attended the corn show held in Providence last Friday.
 The Dramatic Club elected officers last Saturday evening. They are President, Ethal Barrett; vice-presi- dent, Wallace Frink; secretary, Mar win Barrett; treasurer. Edmond HOW ardi manager. Harry Trask; stage manager, Max Gordon. A dance foi- lowed.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
Senexet Grange

Because of the unfavorable wealth CT of last week Wednesday, only a small number attended the regular Grange meeting. The evenings pro gram consisted of a mock installation in charge of George H. Hamilton as installing officer. This afforded much amusement for all. Several applica- tions for membership have been re- ceived and it is hoped that more will follow. The next regular meeting of Senexet Grange will be held Dec. IT. The program is another one of the Homestead series.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
bryant's Writinua.

Bryant's writings transport us into the depths of the solemn. primeval forest, to the shores of the lonely lake. the banks of the wild. nameless stream, or the brow of the rocky up land rising like q promontory from amidst wide ocean of foliage. while they shed around us the glories of climate fierce in it's extremes. but splendid in it's vicissitudes.-Irving
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
coodness of Apples.

Because we like apples we use them, put apart from that we use them be .ause they contain heaithful acids. ,eeded minerals including iron. lime md sulphur. many calories of energy, md some real nutrition. True, an apple is eighty-five per cent water but SO is milk, and the apple has thirteen per cent of sugar and starehes.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
DIED

REEVES-In Putnam, Dec. 6, Eugene E. Reeves, aged 51 years. BOWEN-In Norwich, Dec. 5, Allen w. Bowen of Putnam, aged 60 years.
 HEATH-In Putnam, Dec. 10, Emily C., widow of Eydney Heath, aged GA years, 1 months. BROWN-In St. Vincent's hospital, Worcester, Dec. II, Mrs. Harry F. Prentice of Putnam. MILLS-In Thompson, Dec. 10, Will liam w. Mills, aged 55 years.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12

per. which may be bought with many butterflies in various sizes and colors painted on 1t. It is then pasted against q thin piece of cardboard or heavy writing paper that is cut out to con form to it. and mounted on short wire. By brushing very little mucil- age on the wings Gin lines or spots). powdered mica sprinkIed over them will give the glitter that is expected on the Christmas tree. The birds are made in the same way.
 Mosquito netting. in white and red. makes fine ornaments in the form of little mittens. stockings and bags, that hold mixtures of popcorn and candy. These are cut out and sewed with red yarn along the sides. A drawstring of yarn. run through the top. closes these candy bags and serves to hang them on the tree.
 Tinssl, that fs bought by the yard for the tree, win make sparkling oil. yer stars. The stars are cut from thin cardboard and the tinsel sewed to them. They will take the place of glass balls at less cost. Gold and sil- yer paper make the prettiest horns of plenty. cut in small trtangles that are pasted together at the longer sideA The open end can be finished with tin sci and the horn is hung to the tree with narrow red ribbon. tinsel or plain red or green cord. Small balls of pop corn. suspended on threads. help i'll in wherever decorations look thin and. being white. are sure to help set of aii the gay trinkets that make up the glory Of the Christmas tree.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
n.,. wa. From South America.

A wax used for candles in Colombia. as yet unknown to the outside worid' is obtained from the leaves of the wax palm of the Andes. IL has melting point as high as 93 degrees Cent. while that of carnau0a WAX from Brazil Is s4 degrees, and that of eandelila wax from Mexico is only ahoyTr 70 degrees.
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
z Simple Diet.

The late pope is said to have lived n d very simple diet, as simple as hat of the poorest tradesman. In he morning he drank q cupful of offee. at noon he took little soup nd meat and for supper vegetables nd meat. His favorife food was the allan national dish, poienfa:
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
Source of Happiness

The world contains. not oue single ,b ieet that might not be source of happiness. Sorrow springs from this. that man outdees himself in misusing everything. He turns against his own body or his own spirit all sorts of things that seem well made for his Georges Duhsrnei ip the Century
Putnam patriot., 1919-12-12
BORN

VITO-In Putnam, Dec. 9, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Vito of Thompson. CLEMENS-In Putnam, Dec. 10, n son to Mir. and Mrs. Charles Clem- ems.