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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-03-12
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND
FARM BUREAU NEWS

man who is depending upen grains
and poor pasture. In the past, there
has been very Ettie care of this source
of profitable milk production. Pas
lures are now getting, generally, so
poor that the need of putting them
back in shape is evident. There has
been a good deal of work done in an
experimental way in upbuilding pas
lures. which the farmers of Windhsm
County should know about, and should
practice in so far as circumstances
permit
A great many farmers have not be-
lieved the application TO pastures Of
chemicals TO be economical. The
price of gram and of milk has placed
a new light on the economic place of
fertiliIssson of pastures Hence it is
Of interest 70 know what the effect of
chemicals has been in a few of the re-
corded trials, says Henry l.. Dorsey.
of the Agronomy Department at Con-
necticnt Agricultural College, S.orrs.
In 1909 Massachusetts, treated two
plots tthe rate of 500 pounds basic
slag and 500 pounds of low grade sui
phate of potash. The treatment was
repeated the following year. Two
plots were left untreated for osser-
vation.
Before the end of the first season
the treated plots were greener and the
cattle graEed more upon the trsated
thar the untreated plots. White clov-
er was already appearing. The diff
ferences were IAore marked the sec
ond year. The third year this moss
( infected field had become a beautiful
rich green turf of white clover, al
though no seed had been sown- II is
believed the application of fertilizer
returned good profit. However the
belief rests wholly on observation.
Several careful fertilizer treatments
Of pastures have been made in Eng
land. In Northumberland County a.
experiment was carried through nine
years. The plots contained three
acres The gains were measured by
/ the gains in sheep graxed as compare
with gains on an equal sized plot, bat
untreated.
On one plot 1000 pounds Of basic
Stag was applied the first year. This
plot made an annual gain of 1883
pounds Of sheep over the check plot
or fetal gain per acre of III pounds
On another plot 100 pounds OF SUI
nev phosphate was applied the hrs'
and fourth years. and 1000 pounds OF
ground lime the hrst. fourth and sixth
years. This treatment gave the sane
amount Of phosphorie acid IS the pre-
viout plot with IL tons Of lime
{ The gain per acre was 1923 pounds
over the untreatei plot or total
gain Of 1879 pounds Of sheep PEI
acre.
+ A plot lined at the rate OF foui
tons on each Of two years gave ou'
lass pounds gain per acre over 1he
untreated plot
There were ether treatments m
Guiding nitrogen ammonia ana potash
with PHOSPHORUS in super-phospnste'
but no treatment wss so gooo Is rs
Assie Stag or the surer-phospnsse VIE
lrrae
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-03-12

That il was forced OF the editor Of
the They Say Column
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-03-12

That this one really belongs in Pat
ey Putnan's column
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-03-12
MRS. HOOVER KNOWN HERE
Wife of Presidential Possibility Talk.
ed informally In Pomfret

Apropos of the Hoover presidential
boom Ga bit premature to style ii So
it is interesting to recall the very in
teresting afternoon in Pomfret two
years ago, attended by many Putnam
people, where Mrs. Hoover was the
guest of honor Mrs. Hoover on that
occasion spoke informally of the work
of the Food Commission in Belgium,
and delighted her hearers by the SIM
pheity and genuineness of her man
ner, her sturdy optimism, and thor
ough going command of the situation.
Combined with charming PERSONAL
ty, these won for her the admiration
of all who met her.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-03-12
obey Say

That the little blizzard of the week
and was the worst yet.
s
That a little bare ground may be
seen; also the bottom of the coal bin.
That they now say: The snow, the
snow the beautiful snow. we've had
enough and wish il would go.
=
That the ground hog IS still fast
asleep
That the rural jewellers couldn't get
IN if they were out or out If they were
in, Saturday.
=
That the business section looked
ligean unusually dab Sunday and
business was at a stand still.
s
That when We look around US and
see what other towns have done Put
MANS tax rate doesn't look so big af-
ter all.
=
That the firemen had to 90 out in
the storm Saturday morning to put
out a chimney FIRE.
That the snow bills of the town and
city will reach $4,000 or more
That the city is asked 10 make i'm
provements that will cost $4,000.
That bank in the west won't allow
any employe to marry whose salary Is
less than $500 year.
=
! That there has been plenty of ice
but no skating.
s
That, o gosh. What unsightly
things ara those unbuckled goloshes.
=
That the automobile tire business
has been panctured this winter.
$
That a Bridgeport man weighed a
load of coal few pounds at time
and found il short weight
s
That the birds have received word
not to come north for few more
weeks
That March came in like q lamb,
but it hasn't behaved very lamblike.
=
That this is the month when boys
usually fly kites and start playing
marbles.
That it looks as If We were 10 have
a white 18th Of March.
That We wonder how many New
Years resolutions are still intact in
the original packa~es.
=
That il is about time that we Off
cially heard how big s city Putnam
has grown 20 be.
=:
That when a man owns an automo-
bile and owes the butcher, the baker
and the candlestick maker, he is not
much better than the man who drives
3 stolen car.
=
That Atlantic City has other at
fractions besides the ocean: buckets
Of beer are now passing over the bars.
=
Sugar has stepped out Of the lime
light except IN price
=
That this one really belongs in Pat
ty Putnam's column.
=
That il was forced on the editor Of
the They Say Column.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-03-12

windham County pastures, as Is the
ease with pastures in any county, help
bring about profitable milk production
in the degree that they are good, and
help decrease the profit Of milk pro
duction in proportion TO their poor
condition The farmer that has hne
pasture to help produce his milk and
young stock has large Lead over the
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-03-12
MEETING OF WOMANSf BOARD
OF DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL

The regular monthly meeting Of
the woman's Board Of the Day Aim-
sail Hospital viii be held at the
Chamber Of Commerce rooms wed
nesday, March II, at O'clock
EMMA A. MERRIAM.
Cor. Secretary.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-03-12

iingly ard Brooklyn Oranges. and on
Fall Neiahbers' NIGHT VIII entertain
ouinaatissat ard SeneSet Oranges
Three ncs applications for member
ship we're received.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-03-12

Soy Bean-Corn SiI2ge Denominations
Popular
Ten men IN the county have asked
for Medium Green soy bean seed for
the purpose Of confusing an acre de-
monstrstion with the County Agent.
Il is the intention to locate these de-
monstraticns. as far As possible. in al
sections of the county where there Is
demand for al
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-01

There are too many barnacles in
the city hall.
Dixon G. Williams has high honors
awaiting him at the hands Of the
people.
~0EaA
Fred w. Upham is always on hand
when Chicago wants him, whether 1t
is to bring a national convention to
the city, or to win anything big for
the town, Upham Is always the leader
in the movement.
-~6A
William T. Sullivan of the well
known real estate firm of William T.
Sullivan e Co, 10 South La Sale
street, large dealers in Fox Lake real
estate, reports a brisk demand for lots
in their subdivision at that famous
health resort. The high cost of liv.
ing and high rents in the city is max
ing investors in Fox Lake real estate
every day.
d. Lunde deserves credit for the
splendid quality OF meats with which
he supplies the people.
Coroner Peter M. Hoffman, always
Just and honest in his public life, is
a man in whom the people have conf.
dence.
Robert r. 3ampons would make
great Judge.
Frank Johnston, Jr.. the popular
Circuit Judge, is respected By all
classes irrespective Of party.
Robert e. Cantwell, eloquent, able,
courteous and learned is one of the
most popular leaders at the Chicago
Bar.
Secretary Of State Louis l. Emmsr-
son is making fine record and many
friends by the able and efficient man.
nor in which no conducts his great
once.
Captain Henry Channon. the well
known and highly respected president
of the Fl. Channon Company. IL one Of
the men who is always working 70
make Chicago greater. Captain Chan
mons public spirit. his natural energy
and his great popularity make him .
valuable man to any cause that he
sspouses.
ablest and most popular Democratic
leaders in Illinois. His acquaintance
with conditions all over the state. his
great circle OF friends and his unim.
pcachable democracy are strong Gle
ments IN his success
~
Dennis J. Egan Is q Democratic
leader Of force, ability and popularity.
John w. Eckhart 10 . eitissn Of
whom Chicago 10 proud.
~
Andrew J. Ryan is one OF the ablest
and most highly respected lawyers
in Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-01
EAGLETS.

There are too many barnacles in
the city hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-14

luxury impost. The poorer chap who
buys his girl an ice-creSm SOFA doesn't
grumble at the penny or tvs tax any
more than does the rich youth who
presents his fiancee with a diamond
tiara or a touring ear Neither misses
It as the item is SO small as compared
with the expenditure.
"A kings ransom was spent for
candy last December but the biggest
revenue came from dealers in tcwelry.
furs and automobiles. The theatres
showed hat in January they did an
unusually prosperous business. When
persons start to economics they usu-
ally cut out amusements but in jan
uary. in the borough of Manhattan
alone, ~$7S3.S91.43 was paid in taxes.
Multiply that by ten and you will
get some idea of how much Father
Knfclcerbocker and his guests are pay
ing to be entertained at Just the
theatres. There r no indications of
any panic in these figures. The man
who said: Always be n bull on the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-14

for sums which he paid to the gov
erument for luxury. proprietary and
other taxes Here 10 an illustration:
Let us say that a man takes his wife
to the theatre twice a week. He
pays IS ZACH time he goes for two
tickets The tax on each of the seats
Is thirty cents. On four seats a
week he pays s1.2O and In one year
S62.40. He IS privileged To deduct
that from his net income before COM
putting his income tax. The same rule
would apply to n other tax he may
have paid to h government during
the year. A person. however. Is re-
CURED to prove that he actually ex-
pended h money for Injuries If any
question Is raised on his return.
There have been comparatively few
attempts at evasion. In fact, the
amount received by this Office In lux
uTy. and other taxes Is a monument
to the honesty of the majority OF the
people OF this great city"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-14
Luxury Buying In N. Y. City
Amounts To Billion A Year

higher and higher for six months.
what some people call the orgy
Of spending has no exhausted 1t
self" said Mr.. Edwards today, but
my men, in their talks with mer-
chants and others who pay the great
bulk of the axes. have been o n a
the peak of extravagance seems 10
have been reached and that period
of retrenchment is close at hand.
1--WE hear q lot about the income
and excess profits tax which falls due
in the spring Of every year and about
the hardships Of meeting 1t but the
fact Is that the steadiest tax. and one
which Is least felt by the public and
OF which we hear very little. Is the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-14

.sreat Z. 8. A. seems to be vindic&ted."
A Interesting thing about the
luxury tax is that more revenue IS
being derived from ice cream sodas
and other small sales which carry a
~penny-or two of tax than there is
from the sale of motor cars. dia-
monds and other luxuries. Druggists
paid a large sum on expensive per-
fumes and cosmetics. Every manu-
f%acturer. producer or importer is re-
quired To make such returns as will
clearly show each taxable transac-
ton In the sale of certain goods and
these are verified by revenue off,
GERS. Section 904 of the Revenue Act
of 1918 provides that 'on and after
May 1. 1919 the tax Of 10 per cent.
shall be levied and collected on lux
uries including many kinds of expen-
sive articles in dealy use. In the sale
Of these articles the dealer acts as q
collection agent for the government.
Other taxes are paid in the form Of
stamps.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-14

Now Is the Time to Get Rid Of These
Ugly Spots.

There's no longer the slightest need
of feeling ashamed Of your freckies. az
.Othine-double strength IS zuaran-
.teed TO remove these honieIy spots.
Simply get m ounce Of Othiue-
double strength-from any druggist
and apply a little of It night and
morning and you should soon see that
ven the worst freckles have begun e
disappear. while the lighter ones have
vanished entirely. II is seldom that
moro than an ounce Is needed to COM
pleteiy clear the skin and rain n
beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double
strength Othine as this Is sold under
guarantee of money back II It fails 70
remove freckles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-14

~ Ths Assocsdfed Fraaa
NEW YORK, May 12-Luxury buy
ing IN New York Ia now going on at
the rate OF 81. 400. 100000 a year
Judged by the smoun OF luxury tax
es-aggregatins $40. 500. 600 a month
which r being collected by VIII
liam II. Edwards. United States Col
iector OF Internal Revenue for Man
haitian. IN February. according to
the collector, the government received
from his Office $4,000. 900 more in
luxury taxes than was paid in m
previous month in the history of the
department. The month of April
probably will exceed them all. The
receipts he says. have been mounting
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-14

One of the reasons for the falling
on IN the receipts OF income and ex-
cess profits taxes this year was the
deduction which the taxpayer mada
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-14
Drawers at &c

Drawers made OF heavy
cambria; hemstitched and
tucked ruffies.
Others at Nc and LAT OF
cambria and nainsook, en-
broidery or lace trimmed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-14

Made OF nainsooks and
crepss, at LOT, 2.47, 2.S7 and
S.97,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-12
December 12, 1920.

Copyright, 1920 by Feature Service, Britain Rights Reserved Registered t. Office
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-22
THOUSANDS TURN
OUT TO WELCOME
MEXICAN ENVOY

MENICO CITY. March 22.-rhou-
sands throHged the streets yesterday
to greet NgnAcio Ronillas. Mexican
ambassador TO the United States. who
has announced his willingness 10 be-
come the presidential candidate OF the
civilian party In the general elections
July IL, The demonstration was con-
side ID as a first real presidential cam
paign gathering and as marking the
climax % the preliminary canvass.
few slight disorders were quelled by
mounted policemen. Newspaper COM
ment and published interviews with
other candidates and government ON
Cials indicate the presidential tgnt mas
narrowed down TO Bonillas ana Al
yaro Obregon, with parttsans OF Pao-
10 Gonzales wagtng more or less eN-
tensivc campaign
Platforms announced by the candi-
dates all declare for the maintenance
Of Mexican national rights, paclttca
ton OF the country and other generan-
ties. Platforms, however, are Eirtuauy
negligible, since the campaign is being
waced on personalities Ohregon's sup
porters declare that the Carranza ad-
ministration is opposing the general
can sidacy and is using its resources 10
secure the election Of Bonillas. THESE
charges together witn limitations, that
Tonillas Is Ineligible for the presidency
and that he is not a Mexican ciu1eh,
have been denied by civilian party
leaders, and government officials Inc
claim chat he Is the candidate OF the
protestants has also been met with We
hement denialS
General Federico Monies, former gov
ernor of Guanaiauto who war the leau-
ing qnirit in the recent conference mere
a. I6 state governors, has declared the
sole purpose Of that conference was 10
guarantee free and orderly elections.
He recently resigned his post as gov
ernor to take an active part IN the
campaign Of Bonllas, Luis Cabrera
secretary OF the treasury, generally con-
sidered a spokesman Tor the govern
ment. has been quoted as stating the
administration not only intends 70
guarantee orderly elections but to de-
liver to the successful candidate power
To conduct a successful administrator.
General Monies, who ia n strong 3a-
mluistration supporter, recently de.
cIared the governors conference showed
the state governments were strongly
aligned with the Carranga Rdmtnistrn-
tlon and determined 10 carry out It's
policies, which he said had been sue
| cassful, ,-,
Summarizing the successes attained
| by President Carranzas Gen. Monies de-
cared:
president Carranzas promise to
nacify the republic and turn over q
strong administration 20 the successful
candidate is already Virtually fulfilled
During the last year. the most danger
Gus opponents of the. existing govern
| ment have been eliminated. these in
Guiding Zapata, Banquet, Alvarez, Gar
cla Arenas, Angeles, Cejudo and Pala-
fox, while others, such MS Pelnez, are
without resources and anxious to sur
II was recently reported that sup
porters Of obregon had uttered threats
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-22
NEW MISSISSIPPI
BOND LEGISLATION
HOLDS UP ISSUES

CRYSTAL SPRINGS. Miss. March
90. (Spl Wv, b. Lockwood, clerk OF
Crystal Springs received a wire Thurs
day afternoon from John Nuveen & Co,
bond brokers OF Chicago, to whom the
$50, 900 bond issue proposed to be issued
by the city was bargained some two
weeks ago. that they could not close
the deal for the bonds at this time
because they could not get an opinion
from the New York bond attorneys I'M
IN the Mississippi legislature had adj
journed and all Of the new laws that
have been passed by the present legis-
lature on the subject OF issuing bonds
were compiled and submitted to them
The present legislature has changed
materially the manner OF issuing bonds
In the state, and these changes In the
law win cause the holding UP Of all
bonds proposed to be issued until these
changes in the law are published
This Is working quite a hardship on
Crystal Springs because OF the fact Of
$4,000 water and light bonds and $4,000
school bonds being now due and the
parties holding the same are presenting
the bonds for payment. The city would
have been ready for the bonds before
this, date but for an opinion from Judge
Thompson. OF New York, that under
the laws Of 1918 II the rate OF interest
was increased In the new Issue an
election would have TO be held and
while the city was preparing for the
election the legislature occasions an
other delay by passing new laws. The
city hopes the parties holding bonds
will understand the delay and be indul-
Rent9
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-22
So Crepe de Chine at $1.9S

4O-inch Crepe de Chine, Of the very best quail
ties; white, ivory flesh pink, Copenhagen navy blue
and back-a quality sold regularly at $2,75 and $500
per yard, on sale tomorrow at $1es per yard. No
phone or c. o. D. orders filled
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-22
$3.50 Wash Satin at $2.39

About 500 yards 36-inch Wash Satin-a most desr-
able material for skirts; in white, ivory and
flesh; regular $3.50 quality, sale tomorrow (no
phone c. o. D. orders filled, at $2.39 per yard.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-22
MURDER Of CORK
LORD MAYOR HAS
REUSED IRELAND

LONDON, March 22,--Dispatches from
Ireland show the murder OF Thomas
McCurtaiu. lord mayor OF Cork, TO
have produced an intense, II subdued
aensa ton throughout Ireland. rms
tragedy. SAYS the London Times cor
respondent In Dublin. closed one OF
the blacklist weeks since the rebellion
Of 1915 lie gives long list Of cut
RACES in various parts OF the islano,
including five murders Of policemen
and others and an attempt to Kill i'roi'
Stockiey Of Cork.
The motive Of the murder OF the fora
mayor continues AS mysterious as ever
No arrests have been reported, nor, so
FAR as known have any clcws 10 the
perpetrators been obtained. Among the
theories advanced is one that McCur-
tain was murdered as a warning 10
others because he recently had the
courage to publicly deprecate an at
TEMPT TO murder a policeman In Cork
London newspapers, while unreserN-
ediy cOndemning the crime, maintain
il does not differ from those which nave
long terrorized Ireland. II is declared
that Ireland for the moment is largely
under the domination OF secret murder
societies. the members Of which are
sworn to kill those whom they believe
10 stand in their way. but who the
eonspirators are puzEles the police as
much as the public.
II Is remarked as n phenomenon that
where murder societies, exist mem
beers after while begin 10 be suspect
ed OF numbering each other. Existence
OF these supposed societies is declared
possible owing to the moral coward
ice Of the Irish public" The erlmes
the societies commit are repugnant TO
the better sort OF Sim Feiners, who,
however, keep silence. fearing the con
sequences II they condemn assassina-
ticns, the paper says.
Even newspapers which support home
rule, while condemning what they re-
gard as the present evil system Of Irish
government, also denounCe lrishmen
themselves for condoning methods
which they say. are fast establishing
a condition of anarchy and terrorism,
under which their own leaders may
soon be powerless to deliver them. The
antihome,rule Morning Post again at
lacks the government today and de-
nounces Field Marshal French and Ian
Macpherson, saying:
"They are bringing about the hideous
necessity OF reoonquering Ireland BY
force Of arms" and civil war is with
in sight"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-22
WI Clear Site
For Erection Of
Catholic Building

Contract for razing two buildings at
North Third street and Adams avenue.
wheTe the proposed Catholic Club
building Is 10 be erected. will be let
Wednesday. Decision 70 that effect
WAS reached Sunday at a meeting OF
the board OF directors OF the Catholic
Club Building association.
Tentative plans for the proposed six
story building have been drawn BY
keSan Weller. architects. Minor
changes are 60 be made, however be-
fore construction Is Commenced.
The campaign for funds for the erec-
ton OF the clubhouse lasted ten DAYS,
and over Si65 600 was collected, sam
M. Williamson, director OF the drive
hoped &c raise. Sl75,000, but the asso-
citation originally set as It's goal Sl35,
900.
over 500 active workers participated
in the campaign.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-22
FEELING BLUE
ALL THE TIME
Before Taking Cardui. This
Georgia Lady Suffered Until
She Would Have to SIT
Down to Do House.
Work-WaS Dizzy
and Weak.

Dalton, GS.--@rs. V A. Burnett, of
Route Q, says: = got down with my
back and sides, not able to do my work.
| suffered great deal. I had a de
pressed, blue feeling all the time.
~ couldn't rest at night was
nervous. would be dizzy and just
no account at all.
Il would have to sit down while try
ing to de che houseWor&. ~ .ssMed
] couldnS gee my breath. = was afraid
would get past going altogether.
Il heard of Cardui and began using
It. / could see after a half bottle it
was helping me, SO kept it up .
and soon 4 was like new person,
SI knew cardui oia tie cork. fOR no
other m1Dioine Q ever tooe beped me
as it Cd. 3 e%tainly can recommend
d. Cseiui
This @ell-known medicine, which
Mrs Burnett says heleed her, is mild,
medicinal, puaky vegetable Comic, for
over 40 years use@ by thousands Of
women. with similar results to those
which this Georgia lazy obtained.
cardui should help you. too. Try it,
adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-22
81 GeOrgette at $2.65 Yard

40-inch Georgette Crepe, an extra heavy quality;
blue, also black regularly $500 per yard; tomorrow at
$2.6s per yard No phone of c. o. D. orders filled.