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Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
POISON GAS CHEMIST GETS MO-
 BEL AWARD

The action of the committee on the Nobel prizes in giving the award for distinction in chemical research to Herr Haber, German associated with Prof. Fischer Tn inyenting and perfecting poison gas, is to he the sub iect of a protest by chemists in En- tente countries, says a copyrighted Paris dispatch to the New York World.
 The Haber award was given osten- sibly for his researches in connection with obtaining nitrogen from the at mosphere, but his selection in view of his poison gas reputation excites very unfavorable comment against the Scandinavian committee intrusted with the distribution of these prizes.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06

Ground Hog, or have set his alarm clock for an early hour, for certain it is that it must have taken him some time to dig his way through the snow and ice that has formed in front of his door since he went to bed. Had he gotten out early in the day he would not have seen his shadow, for the sun did not come through the clouds until 1230.
 It is said that when the ground hog comes out he goes to the nearest stream for a drink. If he sees his shadow he drinks his fill, and little bit more, and then scampers back, but if he does not see his shadow he stays on top of the earth to await the water becoming warmer
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
POMFRET
Wolf Den Grange

Worthy State Master F. s. Blake man installed the following officers at the last meeting of the Grange Friday night, Jan. 30:
 Worthy Master, A. H. Amidon. Overseer, Ernest Glazier.
 Lecturer, Virginia Sharpe.
 Steward, Arthur Gallup.
 Asst. Steward, Leonard Watson. Chaplain, Mrs. LeForte.
 Treasurer, Howard White.
 Secretary, Frances Platt.
 Gate Keeper, James Ayers.
 Ceres, Burnys Kenyon.
 Pomona, Elizabeth Rich.
 Flora, Mrs. Royal Clemens.
 L. A. Steward, Mrs. Leonard Wat. son. asAs
 Pianist, Mrs. F. A. Sharpe.
 At the close of the Installation in- teresting remarks were made by State Master Blakemen; also by County Agent Davis.
 Guests were present from Senexet Little River and Ashford Oranges The next meeting Feb. l1th, will be Valentine Party with musical spe- cialties.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
TRANSFERS RAISE PRICES

Owing to the advanced price m feeds. horse shoeing, and the mgher wages paid to drivers, the teamsters of the town of Putnam will, on and after March 1st, 1920, raise the price of teams to S9 a day, day to con- stitute hours.
 ILL. Davis, J. H. Geeson, Wheaton Ru;lding & Lumber Co.,, A. Maynard Joseph Wolfe, B. Riendeau, Lotus Fontaine, Hector Fontaine, l.. pesau- ta;lle Uric Hickey, Whipple X Gill natric. Putnam Coal & Wood Co. pa''ie' CTS
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
D. A. R. MEETING

The regular meeting of Elizabeth PorterPutnam Chapter, D. A. R., will be held at the Chapter rooms, Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, at o'clock. Board of management meets at 2.3O p. m. Owing to the speaker being unable to be present at this time, special meeting will be held at the Chapter rooms, Feb. 16, when Mrs. Charlotte Gilpatric will speak, and some of the business of the Chapter will be trans acted.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
D. A. R. WHIST

Mrs. c. Harold Gilpatric gave a whist for the benefit of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution at her home on Seward street, on We'd nesday afternoon.
 There were eleven tables in play. The prizes were won by Mrs. George Baker and Mrs. Charles Dean. Be sides a very enjoyable afternoon be- ing spent, S22 were netted.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06

Miss Elizabeth Ransom is teaching in South Woodstock primary school.
 Cards are out announcing the mar riage in Jacksonville, Fla, Saturday, Jan. 31, of Miss Mae Sharpe, daugh- ter of Mrs. P. A. Sharpe of Abingdon, and Edward Carson of Tampa, Fla, formerly of Enfield, Conn. After a brief honeymoon they will reside in Tampa, where MT. Carson has jew elry store. Miss Sharpe has been successful teacher for several years
 The Pomfret teachers were enter tained by Miss Virginia Sharpe in Abingdon last Thursday night. It was voted by this association to send Mrs Clark to Hartford as delegate to the State Teachers Association Feb. l3- 14.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06

every Monday night and new mem- bers are always welcome.
 A class in fancy work will be start ed Tuesday night at the High school conducted by Miss Amsdam. The work turned out by this class will be on sale at the, Easter Bazaar for which plans are now under way. Mem bers wishing to join this class notify Miss Amsdam at the High school.
 \ bowling club is being formed by the club members and Mir. Vandale has very kindly given his alleys every Friday night Similar clubs have been established in the other clubs of the state and it is hoped that some very interesting matches will result.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
GROUND HOG SEES HIS SHADOW
Six More Weeks of Winter Are Com-
 ing

Tuesday was Candlemas Day; also Ground Hog Day Those who believe in the little fellow as weather prog nosticator are prepared for six more weeks of winter, for the ground hog saw his shadow and has gone back to bed for another nap.
 If the ground hog made his appear ance before noon he must have been routed out of bed early by Mrs.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06

We herewith present the first, last and only photograph ever taken of Mir. Ground-Hog. This picture has appeared annually in The Patriot for the last thirty-odd years, and ap- pears here so that our readers may know that it has not yet worn out.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
ALL AROUND THE WOODSTOCKS

birthday of Miss Myrtle Barrett, who makes her home there. The guests, 16 in number, were mostly members of Myrtle's Sunday school class. The young people spent pleasant eve ming in the enjoyment of music, games and refreshments.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06

MT. and Mrs. Willard Steere were in Putnam Saturday.
 Burton Elliott is taking vacation from his work in Putnam to attend to duties about his farm.
 The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Friday instead of Thursday as is the usual custom.
 Mrs. Adeline Braley has recovered from her late illness and is now able to attend the services at the Metho- dist church again.
 Frank Rich, while attending to his duties as janitor at the T. M. H. S., slipped on the iron stairs and fell to the next landing, bruising and shak- ing him severely
 Mir and Mrs. Rosene entertained a sleighride party from the Swedish Lutheran church on Saturday night. In spite of the severe weather it was an enjoyable occasion.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
ma,clnn a Stand.

Cactus Joe announces that he will not play penny ante, believing as he does that the game ought to be big enough to keep peoples minds on It so they won't quarrel.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06

CTS hall Saturday evening for Mir. and Mrs. Henry Coderre. The affair was to have been given last Saturday eve ming but the orchestra failed to ar- rive Mir. Coderre is the son of Mir and Mrs. Neri Coderre and he was re- gently married.
Putnam patriot., 1920-02-06
GIRLS CLUB NOTES
The regular monthly meeting of the Girls Club was held at the club rooms Wednesday evening.

Wednesday evening.
 A membership campaign is now on for new members lasting until April first.
 A Valentine dance is to be held in Odd Fellows hall Friday night. Feb. 18th The proceeds to be used in buy ing new furniture for the club rooms.
 Dancing lessons to be given to club members at their rooms Friday eve ming at 7.30.
 A cooking class is being conducted by Miss Bachrack at the High school
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08

Address ALL GoM
AlUNlcNTlONS TO ~,
iines-DispatCh. anu "''
to individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08
News Of Fifty Years Ago
,rrom Richmond Dispatch, Oct $. 1900

Three hundred men arc at work repairing
the breaches in the canal near the pump house.
Among them are forty convicts, and the
iore,rcn say they are the best workers in the
lot.
Governor Walker yesterday appointed John
James f.. Apperson to he notaries public for
Eichmond
coles Exprcss Is running daily TO the Nine
Mile Locks the James li!ver and kanawha
Canal. connecting with boats AT that point and
VIII continue the schedule until the Hood dam
ages are repaired
The Richmond Press Club has appointed
ccptIon OF members OF the profession from
Wilmington who will visit this city in Novem-
her The following have been appoint ed: Com
rulttcc on arrangements-M. T.. Handy, w. ID.
WIZ: unnnce commitee--P. G. Coghlan, Il.
Cu,hbcrt and q. Watson James
In his message sent to the Legislature yes
tcrday the Governor takes strong ground in
favor OF II free bridge between Richmond and
Manchester rs state proposition. or at least
INF Inmates that the State should render all
lawful aid.
gates both got down to business yesterday
and made very good Roadway before the hour
or adjournment.
Or Graham. direct from Lexington. stated
in stanton last night that General Lee is i'm
proving, with no symptoms OF paralysis
The first train from the west. since the food
arrived at stanton last night
W. u. West. citizen OF Richmond. who
was travelling in Page County. was drowned
\ Paris dispatch to the London Times says:
state of affairs Is good. Metz has been re en-
forced, and King William will be dsappoin ed
In his expectation OF hndng anarchy In Paris =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08
Health Talks by DR.. Brady
Prevention of Golfer.
"opyriEh:. 1870. by Nat .onal Newspaper Service

,oS impi G.r1 s0,er is more prevalent IAN among
country than others. The Great Lakes basin
arEaby free@en, Non sse ses scRoo chl
amen aid x IN Ohio cities. observed By Drs Marine
child nd has goltcr in this particular section
frequently in the Great Lakes basin tand there
countries where Eoiter is aSnorma lily freuGenu
- not because of anything present in the
in the food. but likely because
lnsutncsnt amount or absence OF iodine in the
At least Drs. Marine and Kimbal in II thor
that II is possible to prevent goiter in chill
dren by giving iodine or a compound OF iodine
3 iiso school pupils who were given once day.
Of Of SOD sodium iodide each, but hve showed
number Who eSeopeG npter Mho %t TN, ihs
prophylaetlc MOREOVER OF l.is2 pupils who
of sodium iodide once daily for ten days. 773
which would indicate that iodns may mae " cure
simple Goter even after the thyroid Is
:, People living far from tho sea get little sea
weed and water and sea salt contain iodine
and we know tha; much iodine is stored in the
stimulus of this gland. it seems probable that
sSah f9 mEht be BY the use of some
ss Of the subject suggested tina, ccmnon
.'otc SAT- from sources where iodine is known
TO DC present in considerable traces in the
SAT-, should be shipped to these inland sec
tons where the salt is practically free OF
iodine In any case. salt fish or canned
sea hsh OF various kinds may be had in ne
most distant places. and these foods would
PROBABLY serve the purpose OF preventing sim
PIE Bolter II they were more freely used.
The sodium iodidc is dissolved In about the
quantity OF water the child is likely to drink
in day-three grains in say. "A quart OF wa
ter and taken at WILL for ten days and no
longer
II Is difficult to account for the fact tina;
these simple golfers are six times frequent
among girls as among boys.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08
WILSON DENIES PROMISE
OF GIVING RUMAN|A AID
Says There Is No Stenogrnphic Re-
port OF Conference to Form
Base of Charges.
tBy Associated Press.)


WASHINGTON. Oct. 7.-Today's
contribution from the White House
In the controversy between Presi-
dent Wilson and Senator Spencer. OF
Missouri. who charged the Presid ent
with having definitely promised the
aid OF the American army and navy
to Rumania and Serbia at the peace
conference. was q statement by Sec
rotary Iumulty that tho President
mas no stenographic report of tho
e,sntn picnary session. ut which tho
proiiise IS alleged to have been
maze, and that SO far as the Presi-
dent knows there Is no such record
IN this country. Senator Spcncer
called Tor the record.
Inc statement. which the Missouri
senator has charged to President
ilson and which Is being used ns
part OF the Republican campaign
against the league of nations, is said.
accoruing to various published re-
ports. to have been made by the
1T at session OF the coun-
Ger. however, referred to it's having
been made ut the eighth picnarv
session of the peace confcrcnce
president Wilson tells me there IL
no stcnographic record OF the pro-
ceedinSs Of the conference in his
possession. MIR. Tumulty said, "and
SO tar as the President knows there
Is none IN this country"
Nr. Iumulty added that II was
UP to those making the charges To-
produce the proof.
inere was no intimation nv TO
whether the President would make
iurthcr reply to Senator Spencer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08
Encouraging Figures

N/1RGfN1A finds ample reason 70, s.,f-
congratu!ation i'll the showing i, Nae
made in the returns Of Tie fourteenth do
cennial census. liz the face of many ad
yeree conditions, and with no artinci,,
stimulus, the population within its borders
has increased from tho 2cGl,G12 Of ion
years ago and now stands at 2.3GG.3sl !,
growth Of 244,7A9, or llg per cen, This
percentage Of increase cornpares fovor,hi,
with the . per cent population grown ~
the country AT large Ia fact. Virrjni, has
soutstripped most OF it's sister States or ,ho
South in point OF Increase ana b,s ,,,do
better showing than many %. tic mnro
5populous States OF the North whore i,n,ni-
grafton has always been q large factor
Virginia has suffered from th.. sar,o o,
ditions that have applied TO th. coun,r,
generally and prevented the nations nnrm,
lation figures from attaining the nronn-
tons that normal growth would Nv.
made possible. These causes OF re,,rdcd
growth are set down by the census o0Iri.ls
ms the hating Of Immigration and a do.
crease in the birth rate incident To ,bc
sxar. and to the heavy mortality on,aiI.d
by two influenza cpidcmics In addition
+ &tthese eavsea OF a lessened percentage OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08
fsOo-liIt

SAID i b!buious man with Sigh:
l was sure ihat they'd vote the Stat. ary
But haven't a doubt
Though the beer all gives out
They Will give bier when die"
Bert McThane
said b!buious man with hic:
Thought ! can get drink with kick
Ana 'ae old State Is dry
Ia the end. when l die,
sinai! 80 whore the spirits are thick"
Ed Guest
SAID i bbulous boob. III be good
EecaUss the Law says that should
HG. mis- hard world shall soften
When I'm in my coffin
"hsse spiF!ts are aged in the wood
Ted Robinson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08
The Poets Corner
What n womnn,s Vote Means.

"hnt Wonnn's Vote Means.
she rose at early dawning
And stole softly down the stair.
Lest she should waken from their
The wee ones. sleeping there;
ana Hd before the watchfIl timcpicce
The coffee's fragrance waited
TO her lord as he awoke.
And after table setting
The bread was put to rise.
made
Ana and ,nt t0ot ,ss e a., apple pies.
came e aedd Riosef 10 gS s d1sss.,
Their laughing faces all agioW
with youths untiring zest.
The dishes mex, she tackled
And then she made the bed. y,
And many n cry she answered z.
And kissed the curly heads: d
And tied up. poor bruised fingers y
And looked for Brothers. gun.
And found tho scissors and n booye
And started all their fun
Then broom and mon were marshaled.
Piazzas hosed off clean.
An agent with an atlas
Arrives upon the scene.
The phone bell summons often,
neighbor makes call.
Shell stay to lunch" Why. yes! or
No trouble! Not at all!
Then lunch and dishes over,
She mends some ragged socks,
And puts the babies in their cribs
And while they're swceily slcepinr
She scizes hat and coat.
Puts on a dab of powder
and goes calmly out to vote.
Mrs L. \. Heidel, in Rutland Herald.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08

Nchmond's business men, gathered
at the Chamber OF Commerce yesterday
10 listen 10 m address BY Homer l. Fer
suson, acted With their customary far
seeing promptneSs when in 4 few minutes
they contributed $3.50 toward the build
ing fund OF the 100000 home OF the
United States Chamo.r of Commerce in
Washington. That was this city's quota,
and II was forthcoming in manner graft
Tying TO every one interested in the United
States chamber. which. described by Mr..
ferguson its former president, is designed
to encourage and promote business here as
III every other city in the United States
Eichmond's membership in the chamber al
present is not large. but as n result OF
Mt. terguson's address there promises TO
De a ireshened local interest in the splendid
work ii is doing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08

,,n,>,.. Raniolph
4 Private Brnn'h ~
change ronnc,tihs
an departments.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08
STORM FORCES AVIATOR
AUSTIN BACK TO PANAMA
After Eleven Hours battle With
Tempest lie Abandonx Flight 10
Washington.
tBy Associated Prcss)

PANAMA. Oct. G.-l.ieutcnant
Charles II. Austin. United States
aviator, who LETT here this morning
on an attempted flight to Washing
ton. returned at o'clock this after
noon, after being nearly eleven hours
in the air. lir encountered 4 ter
rife binding rainstorm and very
strong wind. and was unable to get
out OF the storm area. In addition,
his engine began TO develop trouble.
Lieutenant Austin said tho storm
vas so strong that the fabric cover
on his propeller blades was torn
completely Off. lie estimates IN
went nearly 400 miles in the direction
OF Jamaica. his mrs. port OF call. but
was forced out OF his course by the
wind. No plans have been made for
new attempt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08
MINIATURE NLNthNAC
ROADS IN GOOD CONDITION
Though Tough, In
PnhnRble. United Stntrs Weather
DuIcnM McpOrtA.

The Richmond Washington High
way continues in good condition. ex-
cept from Gatewood TO Smell. which
is little rough. and at Chappa-
wamsic swamp. which is rough. but
passablc. report OF the United states
Weather Bureau showed yesterday.
The Richmond Clarksvlllc Highway
continues in good condition. Detour
must be- made at Ccn;raiia and chcs-
tcrhcld CGurtohusc TO avoid road re-
pairs in progress just north OF Pc
tcrsburE.
Conditions on the Richmond Char
lottcsville Highway are good. except
between Montpelier and Cuckoo,
where there are some rough spots
Dirt sections on the Richmond-O Old
Point Highway are good TO Chicka-
hominy River. thence fair to puor 10
Williamsburg. Concrete sccti IONS
from Williamsburg east are excel
lent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08

large migration OF its negroes. who were
drawn 10 the war munitiou plants ot other
States. thousands Of them never IL rcIWvn,
representing loss that WAS not onset III
appreciabe measure by its own war plants
To have made a gain Of .I%.'i9 under
such circumstances is encouraging and
leads 20 the belief that the next ten years
vii! see redoubled growth that will popu-
late and make productive the States tens
Of thousands 81 fertile acres RON fallow.
and man its cities in a measure common
surate with their industrial po;entialiticS.
liz this connection i; is interesting 10 note.
however. that the drift 70 tho cities 4; the
expense OF the country is maintained in
Virginia. and that OF the total increase no
less than $4,000 have joined the urban
dwellers. leaving only 10000 for the coun-
try where Virginia needs them so urgently.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08
Disciple of Sound Democracy

N/iRGlNlANS appreciate tile honor of
having Judge Alton b. Parker guest
IN their midst this week. They recognize
III MN true disciple OF the sound political
thought which evolved our structure of rep
Tes:ntative democratic government. and
which until recent years was held firmly 10
that conception in all of its functioning
PARTICULARLY are they pleased with the
splendid tribute he paid the State in his
address at William and Mary for the in
huentiai part Ii had i'll the formative stage
OF its establishment To the wisdom of
Virginia political insight and foresight he
longs, more than to any other of the thir-
teen colonies, predominant influence in the
shaping of its form as permanently fixed
in its written Constitution
To the extent OF his ability to influence
public thought and action Judge Parker
has held both true 10 the original concep-
ton OF the character and scope of the
government as launched by the fathers
Unlike many OF his Democratic contem-
porares. he has not been Influenced by the
mistaken conception of its fundamental
character and purpose, as reflected by
growing popular clamor, inspired BY shall
low thinking and pernicious leadership, 10
lend his support to the gradual undermin-
ing of its strength as a representative re-
publican form of government by insidious
encroachcs tending 10 convert IL more and
more into direct democratic government.
Against this tendency, he has stood yeri-
table rock OF Gibraltar TO stav the on
slaugh's that threaten its fundamental
strength and integrity.
AS the Democratic nominee for President
III 1904 Judge Parker's candidacy was
ruiy representative of fundamental Demo-
crauc teaching and practice up to that
period in the development OF our political
institutions. But defeated by the Rough
f!der candidate of the opposition party
the foes of vital representative government.
as distinguished from the new teaching OF
V't!ated power through direct government
Ia! methods, gained the ascendancv and
Lave since so successfully assaied the
orlG!na! structure that its benchccnt func-
NohIhg has been greatly impaired through
the weakening process. Had political san
Ivy 'riumphed in that election, how differ
cnt might have beer the course Of the shin
OF state from the tempcstuous seas which
have ever since beset il.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-08
Spirit of Virginia's Press

Tac ,osol,e Timss Gners s'st:es,ton ina,
H"~ ""y Tor q woman 10 get rid Of al, urbc
.1i'.."% nat IS ~ bet II on the election
one instance Of the consumer rc,,,n. ~.
Iausat of dcclIn. in RAW rnn;cr !ai +, nc nc
.aled ~ the Halifax Gazette when SAG:
'yDacrr marH.t n"~ cigarette . cents cbc,m
rr iH"h oiheT A!niihr brands Appeared on sale
me Slauntpn Se~H Leader Is OF the oDlrio,
~ aEipmNhii"h M. simply one Of Ford's .vavs
~ T"'tns kis Advertising cheap. and thSn
p-yrHripR2 ~ onn ~ our colleges but he en-,
t.fr ...abha N a,pp.l@h Psychology to all the
Tne *o:fpk yirginlnn PHO, ala not explain
~ fapn!n"ss' IN the following nafagramb
!tpm ~ columns Apparently many reform.
",a!t"hilhf Ven J" attempting 10 chase ii out
re #ewr.r Ssm. Timer IieraIa Is sole,v
,'rtr,nnr,t'r ,l9r me f"!iowMr "'rhe stats
,Jisai'h. hr,rl.s and ne local auihorl,'es 81
"ts' Point ", are making Joint crusade
o. ~" Vrz!nia rr"ss ssaocla,ion who yis',o.I
W"t, i:.n' u NJ summer ~ 1919 can tos,ify
It ab,s ~ 'A"' 'A'' cue" F''saAe II very "es'r
"l'h he 'natIFd Engagement IN The tranrnor.
'nt''n shoa'io" -. 70 ne vaI!"y aud explain.
ftiya,e rwnHrship ~ The roads has siccn"n"d
u sporting ~ tn' bsnhiing NJ ,rnnnportn,ion
,alIroaH a1rpinisnsiion. when snergcncv ~"
drrs MERE ~ Ey"rTfo/ "ccnrrenc"."
Tas N.t'oiH f>nx.f. n,spa,ch hearny ap-
nI@!cs 2, -. p.a''....'stL ssrlh"r,'l"e n nhoi-
~ ~ sasf.sjr' @e,'yi",". and sayy '""1 Thd2c
w. h. :. 81 s.naI.es " t r., '",a nqS
'as y s5@e I s@.'". .aa not not =. ." dan