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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12
BEADS PREFERRED TO BREAD
People Of the Levant Set Great Stock
on colored Glass of Every
Description.

Beads are more necessary than
bread to the Levant. Men, women
and children wear and carry beads
to ward off i'll luck. Even the horses
and donkeys have strands of beads
about their necks ito battle the evil
eye" and the long horns of the work
oxen are decorated with blue-and-
white beads to keep them from fall
ing prey to diseases.
In Athens, ConstantlL Ople, TifliS,
Smyrna and other cities of the Levant
men of all classes carry short strands
of fidget beads, which they play with
while walking in the street, riding in
streetcars and trains just as nervous
men in the West finger their watch
chains. Bead shops abound every
where in the larger cities and general
stores and market stalls sell them in
the smaller places. Peddlers hawk
them in the streets everywhere.
Light-colored amber beads of large
size are the latest thing in beads for
women. Meerschaum beads are also
popular, and for the moment plain
beads of all sorts have displaced
highly ornate carved beads of the type
which Syrians produce in great guam
titles for xportation.-W Washington
Post.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12
The Fitting Way.

"How do the Irish meet the black
and-tans'?" Il guess it is with logged
determination"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12
Santa Claus Favors

Christmas wouldn't seem natural if
a new pincushion failed to make it's
appearance.
Three new ribbon-covered cushions
shown above include long roll COW
cred with MORE and edged with
frill of plain ribbon, a small round
affair edged with lace, and barrel
shaped, hanging cushion, decorated
with lace, baby ribbon and satin-cov-
cred fruit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12
The "pay of New Clothes"

In France at one time Christmas day
was called the "day of new clothes"
because of the custom of giving all
those in attendance on the court new
clothes on that day. In the 'History
of France" Kitchin says: "On Christ
mas Eve, 1245, the king, Louis TX,
babe all his court be present at early
morning mass. At the chapel door
each man received his new cloak, put
it on and went in. AS the day rose
each man saw on his neighbours
shoulder what betokened the crusad-
ing VOW"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12
v,,,e Name Given to christmas.

The Pagan festival was held in hon.
or of some one of the gods of heather
mythology; wherefore, when Chris
tianity was introduced into these
countries. it was set aside for the
great Christian feast, that of Christ
mas. held at the same season of the
wear. But many of the customs of the
old holidays were transferred to the
new and among the common people
the name was long retained. Through
out the early literature of both Eng
land and Europe, the name Yule is
given to Christmas
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12
Undoubtedly.

Mr.. Spiffkins observed that the
quiet boy at the foot of the class had
not yet had an opportunity to display
his knowledge of the Bible. So the
teacher gave him this one:
"In what condition was the patri-
arch Job at the end of his life?"
Dead" said the quiet boy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12

Most of the family skeletons refuse
to stay in the closet.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12
All Run Down
NoWFeeIsFiin
EafOnic Ended
His Troubles

"Eatonic is the only thing I have
found to stop my heartburn and
think it has been great help in
nervous spells" writes G. G. Johnson.
An upset stomach may cause lots
Of suffering all over the body. Eatonic
helps in such cases by removing the
cause Of the misery, because it takes
up and carries out the excess acid
and gases and keeps the digestive or
gans in natural working order. A
tablet after meals is all you need. Big
box costs only trifle with druggists
guarantee.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12

OF all the practical gifts that are
sure to please there are none more
dependable than good-looking waste
baskets. There are many kinds to
choose from but, valued most, are
those made at home of fabrics, as Gre
tonne, sateen, tapestry, satin, colored
oilcloth and other things. Foundations
of heavy cardboard or light wood are
covered with these materials. Two
attractive baskets are shown in the
picture above, one of tapestry and
satin and one Of heavy sateen. The
latter is provided with a handle of
braided cord for hanging.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12

Christmas time brings out lot of
handsome new pillows, because they
are gifts suited to everyone. Above,
two are pictured, one made Of
changeable taffeta and one of satin
ribbon. They will suit either living or
bed rooms. The circular pillow of
taffeta is shirred over cotton cord and
the oblong pillow is edged with frill.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12

AS screens for electric lamps or for
telephones, beautiful ladies from
France, dressed in the crinoline styles
of long ago, make useful as well as
highly ornamental Christmas gifts.
Their draperies of silk are supported
by a wire frame. Imported heads of
bisQue are required for them.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12
Minimum.

Diogenes appeared with his tub:
"a modern fiat of no rooms and
BATH" he cried.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12

Among the best of the novelties in
troduced for Christmas gifts are the
handsome beads made of sealing wax.
They are strung ON silk cord with or
without glass or steel beads. The
wax is heated over an alcohol flame,
the colors combined and the beads
shaped over a knitting needle while
the wax is soft. Pretty hatpins are
made in the same way.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-11-12

When in doubt abstain Zoroaster-
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
TROLLEY CO. CUTS
IT'S RUNNING TIME
New Schedule Will Save Ten
Minutes Between Putnam
and Danielson
North Bound Cars Leave This City
Earlier.-South Bound Later

In its effort to improve the trolley
service in this end of the state, the
Connecticut Company has inaugurated
new time schedule now in effect,
which cuts ten minutes from the run
ming time between Putnam and Dan
ielson. Heretofore the time consum-
ed has been As minutes, but under the
new schedule it has been cut to 35
minutes. The hourly service will be
maintained. North bound cars will
leave Putnam at Al minutes past the
hour, and south bound cars will leave
at AZ minutes past the hour.
South bound cars will arrive at Cen
trail Village at 40 minutes past the
hour and will leave there north bound
at As minutes past each hour
At Elmville northbound cars will
arrive at 10 minutes past the hour and
south bound cars will leave that sta
ton at 10 minutes past the hour.
At Dayville north bound cars will
arrive at "a minutes past the hour
and south bound cars will leave that
place at 4 minutes past the hour.
A Putnam north bound cars will
arrive at IA minutes past the hour and
south bound cars will leave at az min
utes past the hour They now pass
at the Fair grounds
At North Grosvenordale north
bound cars will arrive I3 minutes past
the hour and will leave, south bound,
at 5 minutes after the hour
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
Possible Farmers Association.-An.
nual Meeting Speaker Optimistic

J. E. Howard, president of the
American Farm Bureau Federation,
may be the speaker at the annual
meetiHg of the Farmers Association
this fall. Some of the county organ
izations of the state are trying to plan
together so that visit on the part OF
Mr.. Howard &ill be warranted.
Mr.. Howard, who is in touch with
agriculture in a national way. sees no
peril In the crop outlook. He states
that there is a marked improvement
in the principal food crops of the
Middle West, according to reports of
the last few weeks, in contrast to UNI
favorable prospects earlier in the sea-
son, which gave rise to some alarm.
There is no danger that the eoun-
try WI starve this year" is the COM
ment af Mr. Howard.
President Howard reported that the
corn PRODUCTION promises to be little
under normal, but it is well cultivated
and dean, and would turn out well
with soed weather in July and August.
While the wheat crop would not be
normsS crop. the condition was very
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
AMONG THE CHURCHES
Congregational Church Notes

1890 u. m, morning worship with
preaching by the pastor
1900, Sunday school.
100, Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor.
The following are serving as com
mittee for the Sunday School picnic
which will be held on July 22nd at
Roseland; Walter J. Bartlett, F. w.
Seward, Kenneth Sharpe, Gilbert Per-
ny, Miss Mary Carpenter, Mrs. II. l..
Pease, Mrs. c. S. Andem. Miss Jose
phine Grosvenor and Miss Fannie KEEL
lar
Miss Ruth and Miss Dorcas Bartlett
leave us this week for Mortified,
where they are to attend the Summer
School of Religious Education.
The Drop-In Class has been appoint
ed to take charge of the Rally Day ex-
ercises of the Sunday School. which
will he held next September.
On Thursday evening, july -, will
be held the REGULAR mid-week service
of the church The pastor will speak
There will be an important business
meeting of TIC church at this time and
a full attendance is earnestly desired.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
Raptist Church Notes

Rev. Geo. c. S Mackay Minister.
Sunday, July Is, 1920:
Services of Divine worship at 1890
a. m. and p. m. The Pastors morn
ing subject will be 1.-The Life Worth
While" Evening subject, UNLOAD
ing Your Carse"
The church school will meet at II
M. at the close of the morning service
The Brotherhood class meets at the
same hour.
The Young Peoples service will be
held in the chapel at 6 p. m.
Evening service at on the church
lawn weather permitting).
Services at Brandy Hill Sunday af-
ternoon. Bible school at 2 p. m.
Preaching service at 3 p. m.
Monday, July 10th, the Boy Scouts
along with their scoutmaster, Rev. G..
C. S. MacKay, will leave for camp at
Webster Lake for two weeks. Par
ents and friends can visit the camp
Thursday and Sunday afternoons.
During the summer months services
in this church will be carried on. Dur
ing the month of August while the
pastor is away the pulpit win be sup
piled by Rev. C. A. Calhoun, Rev. w.
H. Bates. Rev. George Strowse and
Rev. J. Y Edwards Sunday, July rs,
DIR. A. B. Coats of Hartford will sup
ply the pulpit. Sunday, Aug. y, the
church will be closed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
Using Lime-Order Now

Farmers who are regularly using
lime on new seedlings, speak in the
highest terms of its value. in fact,
many Of our leading farmers in Wind
ham County now do not think of seed
ing down piece without applying
from two to two and half tons of
ground limestone per acre. There is
a possibility that few small areas
here and there in the county do not
need lime; nevertheless, on the whole,
lime is lacking on large percentage
Of the farms. Lime ordered in the
near future should reach its destina-
ton before fall sowing.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
EAST PUTNAM

Mrs. Arthur Cutler entertained
Quadic friends Sunday.
Mrs Frank Smits visited her broth
er in Foster, X, J., Sunday. 4
Mrs Amos Jenner entertained
friends from Putnam Sunday.
Mrs Amos Jenner spent Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Olin Torrey.
Mrs, G. NJ. Burrill has been enjoy
ing visit from her sister from Low
ell, Mass.
The strawberry supper was well at
tended. All report good supper ard
enjoyable social evening.
The Ladies' Aid spent Il most pleas.
ant afternoon with the Misses key-
nolds last Wednesday. The August
meeting will be with Mrs. Colkns
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
WOULD WELCOME
MEAT INSPECTION
Man Who Sent Cattle to Massa-
ehusetts Tells Why They
Were Returned
Owner of Slaughterhouse Says Cattle
Should Be Looked Over Before
Killed

When James Aframe. proprietor of
the slaughterhouse in the Sawyer dis
trict. and the man who sent cattle to
Massachusetts and brought them back
to Putnam. read the statements made
by the health officer, Peter A. Gard
ner.. before the common council, he
Immediately got in communication
with Mr.. Gardner and meeting of
the two was held, at which Mr..
Aframe's lawyer was present. and the
situation discussed.
The health officer asked the council
to appoint a meat Inspector. In the
course of his remarks he alluded to
the slaughterhouse in the outskirts of
the town, to the fact that cattle had
been shipped to Massachusetts and re-
turned to Putnam, and to the killing
of sick COW.
Mr.. Aframe explained the matter at
the meeting with the health officer.
He stated that thirteen head of cattle
had been shipped by him to the slaugh-
ter pens at Brighton, Mass That
there are certain days on which cattle
| are received at that place, and when
he learned that they would have to be
held three days at So per day per head
he ordered their return to Putnam.
| After keeping them two weeks they
were again sent to the Massachusetts,
city and were accepted without trou-
BILE.
Regarding the sick COW which dis
appeared" Mr.. Aframe said that the
incident was true, but that the animal
| was not sold for meat but to render
ing company that wanted the hide.
/ Concerning the appointment of a
meat Inspector for Putnam, Mr..
Aframe is in accord with the health
officer and believes that an inspector
should be appointed, He would well
come the inspection of cattle killed at
his place, both as protection to the
public and to himself
Since the matter of proper meat in
speetion has been brought up, many
people have espresso the opinion
that the situation demands proper
oversight, by competent person, of
| all animals killed for meat consump-
ton. The matter is at present in the
hands of a committee composed of two
| aldermen and the health officer, APP
| pointed by the mayor to meet with the
! seleetmen to see what action will best
serve the purpose.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
Grange Prizes Offered

The Woodstock Fair Association is
offering four prizes for Grange exhi-
bits: First prize, S35; second, $25;
third, S15, and fourth, $40. These
prizes are to be given to the Oranges
making exhibits at the Woodstock
Fair this fall
The County Agent knows of three
Oranges that We're competing for priz-
es last year, and first prize went to the
Grange that prepared the earliest for
its exhibit.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
MAKES TRIPLE LINKS"
Henry o. Preston of This City Pre-.
SCENTS Insignia to Connecticut Lodge

At the recent working of the third
degree of Odd Fellowship upon class
for Israel Putnam Lodge by Connect
cut Lodge of Hartford, Henry O. Pres
ton of this city, In conversation with
a member of the visiting lodge learned
that they had no insignia of the order
for use in their lodge room. Mr.. Pres
ton was so impressed with the work
of Connecticut Lodge that he immedi-
ately went TO work on an emblem that
would be at once beautiful and en-
durable The result was that he for
warded to the officers of Connecticut
Lodge a replica of the three links,
done in wood and gilded. The size
was about 10 inches long and five
inches wide.
That Mr.. Preston's handiwork and
thoughtfulness were appreciated is
evidenced by the following letter re-
ceived by him:
Dear Brother Preston:
We beg to acknowledge with thanks
the receipt Of the triple links which
you kindly sent us, and | have been
instructed to send to you a vote of
thanks of this lodge for them. We
have no insignia of the order in our
lodge room and we will place it in a
conspicuous place 1t is fine piece
Of handiwork and we again thank you
for it.
with kind regards | am
'Fluternally yours,
EDGAR K. COLES,
Recording Secretary"
She John. what is alfalfa?"
He: ooh, that's merely slang term
for whskers"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
w r. c. HOLDS MEETING

A. G. Warner, Woman's Relief
Corps. held its regular meeting Tues
day. Mrs. Carpenter was in the
chair. Three candidates were init
ated. 1t was voted to hold the annual
picnic and basket luncheon at Wild
wood Park, Thursday, July 29th. All
who can do so are requested to leave
Putnam center on the 9.45 trolley. At
the meeting refreshments were serv-
ed. The next meeting will be held
August 10th.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
Membership Campaign

At meeting of the town directors
and executive committee of the Farm
ers' Association, it was decided advis-
able to continue the campaign for new
until the membership reach
ed a thousand The total membership
is SOC to date, which means that 134
more new members will bring the
to the thousand mark.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
III. Salvation Army

No. 4 Pomfret street. Lieut.. Chas
p. Carpenter, officer in command OF
the local Corps. Meeting week nights
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at g.
Sunday meetings: Sunday school at
1890 a. m. Christians praise meet
ing at 3 p. m. Salvation meeting at $
D. m. Open air meetings are preceded
with every indoor meeting.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
BROOKLYN air

The Brooklyn Fair. through its soc
etary, Marshall j. Frnk, called on the
County Agent recently for the pur-
pose of discussing the possibility of a
Windham County Farmers Associa-
ton exhibit. 1t is tie plan of the
Farmers Association to put ON some
plant diseases, and also other exhibits
of practical nature.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
Sectional Field Trips

Further interest is being shown in
the possibility of sectional field trips
in different parts of Windham Coun-
ty. 1t is proposed to organize these
field trips after the haying season is
over, due to the fact that this will
give more time on the part of the
farmers to do a little visiting among
those who have some good farm bust
ness propositions to look over.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16

The Home Demonstration Agent
met with the Junior Hampton girls on
Tuesday afternoon. Miss Helen Cart
wright is their local leader Miss Ira
bue, the new assistant club state lead
er from Storrs College, also attended
the meeting. Plans were made for
their summer meetings.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND
FARM BUREAU NEWS

fair, and there was heavy carry-over.
Mr.. Howard estimated that thirty per
cent of last years wheat remained on
Kansas farms today. In Kansas and
Oklahoma, a better wheat crop than
last year is expected. Oats were very
short. and showed no improvement,
Mr. Howard added.
Crops are reported late. North Da-
kota sends word of better crop condi-
tions than for several years.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
VERSATILITY

Wanted-Young women for hang
ing up, shaking out, and folding. Wag-
es twelve dollars weekly, with bonus,
to start. Apply Tabor Laundry Works,
446 Bathurst street.-Toronty Eve
ming Telegram.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
The Danielson girls interested in
sewing met Wednesday.

The junior girls at Canterbury, who
started a sewing class last winter, but
who have been unable to meet be-
cause of the severe winter and sick
ness, and then later because school
kept Saturday, met Thursday after
noon to take up the work where they
left off last winter. Miss Grace Daw-
ley is their local leader.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
Mcclellan and Perrin Boys to Attend
Short Course

Short Course
The second annual short course in
Agriculture will be held at the Con-
necticut Agricultural College July &c
to 81, John Mcclellan, son of DR..
Mcclellan, and one of the Perrin boys,
from Woodstock Hill, are planning to
take advantage of this course. Appli-
cations should be made through the
County Agent, Putnam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16

The Putnam girls interested in sew
ing are asked to meet at the Guild
Rooms of the Episcopal church Tues
day evening, July 20, at 7 o'clock.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16

Miss Trabue, the assistant state club
leader. and Miss Buckley of Storrs
College, were recent visitors in Put
nam.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16

The Chaplin group interested in
sewing will meet Wednesday after
noon, July 81, at $50 o'clock.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16

minated, and feels that there is every
indication of quality crop of silage
being taken from the soy bean-corn
silage field.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16
Sow Beans Starting Well

William NJ. Mayhem, who is con-
Quoting a soy bean demonstration with
the Farmers Association, is very well
pleased with the way the seed ger
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-07-16

She. John, what is alfalfa?"
He: "Oh, that = merely slang term
or whiskers "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-03
City Road Work.

That piece of public highway on
Western avenue. extending from the
Gannett estate towards Winthrop, is
not as many might suppose city
road. but rather is State road. Com
plants have been received at the
Office of the Road commissioners at
City hall in regard to this road.
The State Highway commission is
planning to get at this piece of road
just as soon as possible and level it
out. Their work has been greatly
handicapped in not having the men
to do the work. Included in work
which will soon be done by the city
department are sidewalks to be
built on Weston street, on State
street and Western avenue and var
ious other points about the city.
Plans are to start just as soon as
possible on the Togus road. Many
are anxious to know when this road
Is going to be improved and the
work will be started just as soon as
the appropriation which affects this
road is arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-03

scented. The play is one of those rare
stories that are fascinating to rich
and poor alike. 1t is somewhat
and yet retains fine
ness which brings out many light
comedy points as well as heart throbs
for all
George Allan England drew his
characters from the two extremes of
life, the rich and the poor. His princi-
pal character is the son of wealthy
man who, in seeking knowledge of the
world. is thrown in close contact not
only with the poorest of poor but with
the lower type of criminals. And in
this atmosphere he meets the young
woman who later becomes his wife.
But how he wins her. how he defeats
the pride of his rich but -once- poor
parents, and how he assists in the
of the lives Of several
helpless creatures, gives the story
that uncommon twist which places it
far above the level of the average.
In this Republic release some of
the screens most capable players are
shown in leading parts. Such play
ers as Lon CLANCY, Seena Owen, Mel
bourne Mcdowell. Bernard burning.
Jack Curtis, and many others Of equal
prominence add to the attractiveness
of the production.
Good hearty laughs will be pro-
vided by OF His Trolley" Century
comedy that is said to be full Of sur
prises. The Universal Screen Maya
zine will have something new to offer
while the Kilograms will be more in
teresting than ever-Adv