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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-05-21

Saturday was tag day for the bene-
mt of the Salvation Army. Mrs. Silas
" heelock. who was chairman, told NE
Of her assistants. and how one of
them, Miss Claga Keller. eollec;e8
StO947.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-05-21

Diane Breault Farley had loaned to
her for exhibition a Gossard Corset
made April, 1908. 1t is made of heavy
silk, beautifully finished and sold at
that time for $500. In 1902 Mr..
Gossard designed and started manu-
featuring the first front lace corset
Now they have nine manufacturing
plants, which shows what the women
all over the country think of Cos
sards- They are sold in Putnam at
Diane Breault Farley's Corset Shon.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-05-21

A. Gilman & Co. have the Packard
electric vacuum washing machine,
which they would like to demonstrate
TO you at their store 1t sells for sIoa.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-05-21

When called at the Moss Electrical
Co. this week | found Mr. Moss fixing
n gasoline engine, which is another
department in their store not gener-
ally known TO the trade. They are in
a position to supply different sizes Of
engines at short notice, They also
have expert mechanics that can han
die any trouble that might develop
and are always on call
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-05-21

Buy plain lightweight crochet bed
spreads for summer use. Bugbee &
Wulf carry line that are reasonable
IN price. easily Numbered and handle
and wear wen.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-05-21

The rummage sale for the Woman's
Board of the Day Kimball Hospital.
brought in at least $500. think
that is very good considering we all
save and wear our old clothes more
than we used.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Wheelaek. who
with their young sen have been spend-
ing the winter months Mt the Inn.
opened their house on Church street
this week. The last of the month Mrs.
Wheeloek goes to Poughkeepsie. A..
y, where Sylvia finishes at Putnam
Hall, and then they both 80 to Swath-
more, Pa, where Elizabeth is ending
her year at the Mary Lyon school
This last weekend Elizabeth spent
in Lancaster, Pa. at house party.
IL was at the home of one of her
schoolmates and there were ten young
people in the party. SO they had such
= jolly time. Sylvia is to 20 to West
Point again in June, this time to at
tend the graduation hop.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-05-21

The following recipe for rolled oats
cookies was sent 70 us By reader Of
Patty Putnam Take egg, Il cup
sugar. cup Il melted shortening,
lard and butter tablespoonful Of
nolasses 4 table poems sweet milk, ]
teaspconful cassie. ] teaspoonfdl soda,
? cups Oats. sa5s -four. ] pinch Of
salt. DreB tea aeeaful = . cookie in
a pan am lei rad one hour. Save
time By mixing them up before you
#ash your breakfast dishes, b. the
time you have finished. your oven IS
hot and cookies are ready to bake.
Mary Miles Minter appears at the
Victory on Monday and Tuesday in
Nurse Marjorie" a dramatization Of
the weIl-known book by Israel Yang
will
Lillian Gish, our most sophisticated
ingenue, will appear in the autumn in
the screen version of Way Down
East"
At the Ladies Speciality Shop they
are showing special" in a white
wolfe waist made slip-on style, with
tucks across the front. Price, S1.98.
PATTY PUTNAM
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-05-21

Mrs. Joseph Carpenter and Mrs.
Mary G. Sherman spent three days IN
Waterbury last week attending the
9th annual department convention
of the Woman's Relief Corps Mrs.
CARPENTER went as a department Off
Ger and Mrs. Sherman as delegate
Another lodge that has celebrated re
Gently is the Poeahontas. Last Friday
night 20 from here motored to New
London to attend the 18th anniver-
sary Of the Hiawatha Council They
were served delicious supper. After
the meeting dancing followed
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-05-21

Patronize the advertisers
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1920-05-21

Do not forget that at the Fabric
Shop you will find mems shirtings at
S. cents yard, light percales at 30
cents yard. and marquisettes at 80
cents yard. In the imitation linens
they have white. a lovely shade Of
blue, cid rose and linen color, all at
IS cents d yard
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-08-27

not be possible for them to miss me.
II am in opposition to anything
that smacks of military service
to be invaded we would all be
there; the Bolsheviks in the lead. l
hope that may never be. The pray.
er in my heart is that we are now
moving forward in a way that we
can add new luster to Old Glory,
make her even brighter than she is
now, and when she flares we will
hold our heads higher. And to
those dear boys who fought to give
us democracy: Ours was not only
passing appreciation. We wrote it
in the platform. We said We are
going to pay You just exactly what
you would have made had you been
at home in industry. We are going
to pay every soldier of the late war
an additional amount to what we
got at home in similar vocations
And we are going to do more
"By economical ana social pro-
gress we are going to provide in the
same way for our industrial heroes
who are crippled. Frank Swenson.
worker on the railroad. with a
wife and four children, is crippled
for life. He is just as much entitled
to compensation as the man who was
shot on duty in France. The indus
trial cripples. the industrial heroes
must be cared for and We are going
to get the plutocrats to pay for it
What is it that stares the working
man in the face today? How am !
going to be able to educate these
children as should? Suppose l
lose my job? They talk of a pen
sion for the aged A government
that is worthy OF the name will take
care of its age. We will see to it,"
At the close of Mr.. Christensen s
address Miss Alice Lorraine DAILY
Nonpartisan candidate for Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction ad-
dressed the crowd on matters Of edu-
| cational interest to the people i'm
the state.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-08-27

schools. railroads and rainfall few
doctors and other professional men
although will not advise a DIR. to go
there and is we'll within civilization.
This to the knockers. My bread is
not dependent upon the selliig Of
Saskatchewan land, but is being
handled merely for the accomoda-
tion OF my trade. and the growing
demand for lower priced land Had
advertised more perhaps there
would have been less knocking.
However, ii advertising is factor
III say we ought to sell land.
Something has been said relative
to high commissions. I have been in
the real estate business for a num-
ber of years. but have never heard
of a responsible land company offer
ing more than 81 90 per acre, in Sas-
katchewan.
Our land is still selling for $14.0O
per acre and up. and this territory
has an unbroken record of II years
OF good crops and bear this in
mind; can see this country for moth
ing if not as represented.
In conclusion will say that am
doing no canvasslns for this land. bu
if you are interested and possess the
necessary qualifications, call at my
office
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-08-27
More Facts About
Saskatchewan and
What She Offers
BY VIM. swetilund

Much is being written and Sas-
katchewan is being cussed and dis
cussed and someone getting enough
publicity TO run for Office, but while
this subject is being debated want
to add just few words
Saskatchewan is larger than the
combined area of Minnesota, North
and South Dakota. extending thru
eleven degrees of latitude.
1t has been said that man made
a failure there. Grant that this is
true. but is it fair to condemn the
whole of country as large as this
because man made a failure In
some part of 1t?
Isl say have heard of a number
of failures in South Dakota but /
still hold that it is the best state in
U. S.
In this large province there is
enough poor land, land without SUIT
ticient rainfall to make a good many
failures. and tho same conditions
obtain right here In 8. d. but mark
this am not selling that kind OF
land.
For the benefit OF those who may
have been i'll advised will say that
on this land there is churches and
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-08-27
Townley Asks
Tennessee To
Vote Suffrage
TELEGRAM URGING Rar1FIcA.
TION SENT by LEAGUE
PRESIDENT

MLNNEAPOLIS, Minn-A. c.
Townley. president OF the National
Nonpartisan league, last week sent
a telegram to the Tennessee iegtsla
ture urging that body to ratify the
federal suffrage amendment
Mr.. Townley's telegram. author
lied by the national executive COM
mittee OF the farmers organization,
was sent just as the fight In the Ton
nessee legislature over ratification
began. The next day tho senate rat
fled and the house did likewise sew
eral days later
The telegram. addressed TO the
president of the senate and speaker
OF the house, follows:
THE Month Dakota iegisiture.
containing majority of Nonparti-
san league farmers in both houses,
was among the first to ratify the
suffrage amendment. The rest OF
our western states. with the support
and vote Of Nonpartisan league leg
islators. have also ratified.
IA majority Of the states have to
date expressed In the same manner
their belief that equal political
rights should be granted to all Am
erican citizens without regard 10
SEX. The Nonpartisan league does
not desire to be put In q position Of
seeming to dictate to the legislature
of Tennessee, but 1t wishes to assure
you that your favorable action on
this great issue, involving the liber-
ty Of half the people Of tha United
States. would be applauded by the
3O6. 900 members OF the League and
by the vast majority of the peop'e
OF the West and Northwest. who
have a deem and sincere desire tina,
our great democracy shall not long
or withhold from any class or erouv
of political or civil rights which !,
grants to any mart Of the popn'ation
National Executive Committee
| National Nonnartisan Leagne.
"a. G. TOWNLEY, Chairman"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-08-27
Townley Held
Bankrupt by
U. S. Court

Minneapolis. Mimi. Aug. 25th.--
Officials of the Nonpartisan
league today announced that they
have received advices from St. Louis
that the United States circuit court
OF appeals there has filed decision
sustaining the North Dakota dis
trict court finding that A. c Town
ley. League president, is bankrupt.
o. S. Morris, editor of the Non
partisan Leader, issued state
mcnt declaring that the decision is
vindication of Townley.
The federal court decision was
filed at Fargo, n. D., two years ago
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-08-27
RuralCarriers
Convention
at Brookings

The Rural Carriers Convention
for South Dakota was held at Brook
ings. August II and Is. A very in
teresting and instructive meeting
II was. The meeting was called to
order by Charles Collins Of Brook
ings on the morning OF the l7th
The following program took place:
Song, America"
Invocation
Actresses OF Welcome by Mayor
Flitte
Greeting to post masters by RIB
Breed of Brookings.
Response in behalf OF carriers by
b. A. Hestor OF Winerd
Presentation to president
Presidents annual address by
C. A. McNay OF Madison.
The business of appointing
committees was then taken
up. The following committees were
appointed Resolutions commit
tee, Mrs. Sargent of Beresford: L.
o. King. wimol; l. Il. Ford. Troy.
Committee on credentials, j. v.
Bringle. Ortley; Duncan, Bryant
Auditsmg committee. Vim. Dixon.
Madison G. o. Kively Sisseton: Mr..
Kadlan. Condolences committee,
Slocu'n. Brookings; l.. II Ford,
Troy; L. O. King. Wilmot The
meeting was then adjourned until
1880. AS the convention resumed
its work, speeches We're made by
several prominent men. Congress
man Christopherson called for sug-
gestions from among the carriers
and gave them assurance that this
was being done for the purpose of
giving him information regarding
the enactment of legislation effect
ing the postal department.
Among the speakers. was rep
resen,'stiye OF the Hawkeye Tire
Co.. who caused considerable mirth
and thought along the lines Of se-
lecturing the best and worst tires.
Tho entire delegation was guest
at banquets. theatres and automo-
bile rides that evening
Addresses were given the Is by
W. II. James Chair. Ex-comm. Ma
tional Rural Carriers Association OF
Council Bluffs. la. His address was
constructive throughout He called
TO the attention of the delegates the
necessity of enacting Law that ex-
empts rural carriers from paying
automobile license such as they al
ready have in Iowa.
Senator Sterling being on yaca
tion in Japan and China, was repre-
sented by Mr.. Otternas.
Scotland was selected as the meet
ing place OF the next annual con-
yention. 1t was selected over Red
field which was contender for the
honor
Delegates elected to the National
Convention were l.. r. Ford. alter
nate, VIM. Dixon.
State officers elected were: c. A.
McEay. Pres. Vice Pres. L. f. Ford.
G a. Calad. sec'y. j. V. Pringle
Treas.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-08-27
Legion Convention
At w atertOwn n

A large delegation of ex-servico
men from Sisseton are in attendance
at the state convention being held in
Watertown this week. What reports
we have received so far. indicate
that the Legion Is putting on q real
large and enthusiastic shake down.
Parades and speech making with
a general renewal Of acquaintances
among old buddies have been the
chief occupants OF the soldiars' tdme
there.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-08-27
ROYAL NEl1BoRs TO HOLD
PICNIC

The local members of the Royal
Neighbor Lodge are planning to
hold picnic at the Heinicke grove
Tuesday. August 81, during the
afternoon and evening Of that day.
All members and their families are
invited to attend.
Members have been requested to
meet at O'Clock at the Al. w. A.
Hail. from where they will go in q
body
Lunch will be served at the
grove at $50 O'Clock
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-08-27
Grant News

Julia Berge has returned from
GUNNER school and is now preparing
for teaching In the w. B. Varland
district.
Gust Walter and crew are grading
the road east OF Herman Ran.
~hreshing is runn'ue fi-e the
v'e'd Is Npht eenec'aWv Velvet ChaA.
Tcm Casey Is she'nue the grain
~-t here for the farmers.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-08-27
John Holly Dies
of Heart Failure

John Holly pioneer of Alto town
ship died Tuesday evening Of heart
failure. He called physician Fri
day and the doctor told him not to
exert himself. but Tuesday he went
homo early In the afternoon.
Friends phoned him In the evening
to see how he was and not getting
a reply they went over and found
him dead He was a bachelor and
wed a!one.-Courier.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1920-08-27
aARMER-LABOR PARTY
CANDIDATE GUEST BIG
MEETING IN ABERDEEN
MCCOY TO RACE
AT STATE FAIR

John Mccoy. who was at
: one time resident OF Sisseton.
and who was the Barney Old
: field of South Dakota will be a
contestant in the races in the
twin cities at the Minnesota
State Fair. Mt. NC
Coy has a good chance to win,
+ and u number of people of Sis
seton and vicinity will be glad
+ to have the opportunity OF see
ing Jack" in action again.
K \ * x 81 IL y
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
REBEKAHS.

Hope Rebekah lodge, No. 21, at their regular meeting on Wednesday evening made plans for the visitation of District Deputy President Mrs. Mary E. Lovett, of Willimantic on the next meeting night At this meeting nine candidates will be worked in the initiatory degree. Mrs. Lena Chrastmann, noble grand, presid- ed at the meeting at which routine mat ters occupied the attention of the large number present.
 Orient Rebekah lodge, I. o. O. F., of New London entertained four of the state officers at it's meeting in Odd Eel lows hall in Bank street, Thursday night. The viS.sors were Mrs. Grace Wiley of Norwichj state president; Mrs. Helen Hutchinson of New Haven, state vice president; Miss Ethel Burrows, state conductor, and Mrs. Delphine Rogers of Groton. district deputy president.
 All of the guests gave brief ad- dresses at the business meeting which was followed by delightful social ses- sion during which readings were given by Mrs. Abbe Brown and Miss Ethel Barrows recitation by Mrs. Jennie Bar bour and piano asolos by Mrs. Grace
 Manchester. A delicious salad supper was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
substitution of bond, attachment dis md anrarnNed

substitution of bond, attachment dis solved and bond approved. Perkins vs Bailey, Admr., CD Judg- ment be opened. CD Amendment to prayer for relief be allowed. (S) De- cree that title be declared absolute in the plaintiff Judge took the papers.
 United States Steamship Co. vs Groton Iron Works, order to pay Hadfield and Rothwell balance for services, allowed iii the sum $3.S96.52.
 Allison vs Sakonet Fishing Co.,, CD Judgment by default for failure to ap- pear. CD Permission to file bill of par ticulars. (S) Hearing on damages. Postponed.
 Isaac Herschcowitz. ct al., petition for change of name, postponed
 G. s. Raymond, conservator of William A Frazier vs Emm nc. Bailey, leave to become party defendant, granted.
 Hobart vs American Railway E1- press Co., default for failure to plead, pleading to be filed in two weeks.
 United States Steamship Co., vs Grot- on Iron Works, allowance of claim of Henry c. Rowe, allowed.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
INHUMAN TREATMENT OF
 DOG WITH TURPENTINE

A resident of upper Washington street complains that someone has been mistreating a dog that is owned by this person. On last Tuesday the dog, which is Boston bull pup, was allowed to run about the yard, but evidently escaped and when it returned was frothing at the mouth and in evident pain Again on Thursday the dog escaped from the yard and when it returned few min utes later was again suffering intense pain. This time it was discovered that some hard-heated person had thrown turpentine over the dog burning his flesh badly. Such inhuman treatment of 8 dumb animal is beyond comprehension and anyone doing such a thing should bi dealt with severely,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
FORECLOSE GRANTED AGAINST
 MCKAY COPPER PROCESS c

Foreclosure of a judgment lien for $1S,1S2.76 on the property of the Mc- Kay Copper Process Go. on Laurel Hill in this city was granted in favor of the estate of the late John Quincy Adams Whittemore of Newton, Mass, at the superior court short calendar and motion list session here Friday morning before Judge George E. Hinman. The limit of redemption was set at the first Monday in July. The judgment against the Cop per Process Go. was secured on May 8, 1914 for $13,270 damages and s47.o5 costs.
 The following matters were also dis posed of:
 James T. Alderman vs Otto Anderson, argument of demurrer, off.
 John S. Merchant vs Mohegan Cotton Mills Co.,, acceptance and approval of final account and discharge of receiver, postponed.
 Sadies F. Smith vs Walter A. Smith, alimony pendente lite, postponed.
 Angelina Ara vs Antonio Ara, judg- ment as per sworn bill of partisulars, off Wilkinson, ct al, vs Neilan, motion to cite in Josef Nofal as a party defend ant. Judge took the papers.
 James P. Shea vs Frank H. Gavitt motion for dissolution of attachment and
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
EAGLES.

The twenty-second annual state con- vsntion of Fraternal Order of Eagles will convene in New Britain Sunday and Monday, June 20 and q, at Bardeck's hall on Arch street Among the promin- ent speakers of the convention is the name of Edward Duncan of Kansas City, Mo. past worthy president of the na- tional order. Among the prominent del egates to be present for the two days that the Eagles are on session are Lieu tenant-Governo Wilson of Bridgeport, Sheriff Thomas l.. Reilley of New Ha- ven county David FitzGerald, mayor Of New Haven. and Alexander Troup, post master of New Haven.
 Sunday afternoon the convention will he open to the public and Edward Dun can will speak on "Eagledom." Lynch's orchestra will furnish the music.
 On Sunday evening there will be seven- ty-fve candidates initiated to the order.
 During Monday, routine convention will be conducted. and the election of officers will take place. Michael T. Ker- win. state treasurer, will be candidate to succeed himself
 The convention will be brought to a close Monday evening with a banquet at the Ellxs' club.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
CYCLE AND AUTO CRASH
BUT NO ONE IS HURT


 For the second time within a month motorcycle No. 1870 figured in an acci- dent, this time with serious damage to the machine. The motorcycle was driv- en by Clarence w. Fowler of 3S Summer street and, according to the report to the police, was coming down Washington street, when it crashed into the auto mobile of Dr. Curtis Leonard at the function of Washington street and Lin coin avenue. Dr. Leonard was just turn ing his machine into Washington street when the motorcycle came along and crashed into the side demolishing the door and damaging the running board The front wheel and fork of the motor cycle were completely wrecked
 Riding on the tandem in the rear o1 MT Fowler was another young man Both riders of the machine escaping in jury as did the occupants of the auto mobile, Dr. and Mrs. Leonard.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
c. E. MACFARLANE. .Auctioneer
 AUCTION Having sold my farm, will have to vacate, and will sell at public auction FRIDAY, JUNE 25. 1920,
 nj 10 o'clock a. m..

at the farm known as the Lincoln farm, one mile from the state road, in the town of Coventry. by the way of Rose bridge, the following described property: Nine head of cattle. consist ing of cows, ? Holstein, both milk ing, ? Guernsey, l milking and l to freshen June 26th. i grade Holstein years old and l Holstein 1 year, l pair Holste1n steers, years, well broken, l registered Hereford bull with papers, 1 heavy wagon. l one-horse wagon, l two-horse moving machine. one horse moving machine, hay rake, one horse Eclipse corn planter, 1 Syracuse hillside blow, iron beam blow, Syracuse spiketooth harrow, cultivator, potato hitler, log sled. 8 horsepower safety engine, saw and table, Climax ensilage cutter, large tackle blocks. grain era dles, spraying pump. OK yokes, cider and wine mill. grindstone, wise. cider barrels. poultry and chicken wire, about 30 hens. brood sow due July 20. Chester White boar, shoats, stone drag, saws. bars. chains, 1 chamber set, couch. writing desk. braided rag rugs, dishes. cream separator. a lot of other articles too numerous to mem tion. If stormy, next fair week day. Terms cash.
 CHRISTIAN PHILLIPS. Phone 620-12 Willimantic Div. je19d
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOMS
nnn.FELLoMs.

Uncas lodge, No. II, l. o. O. F., trans acted routine business at their meeting on Monday evening with a good number in attendance. Shetucket lodge, No. 27, transacted matters of a routine nature at their meeting on Tuesday evening.
 Palmyra Encampment, No. 3, at their special meeting on Thursday evening ob- ligated class in the patriachial degree. Plans were made for the attending ot the fourth inter-encampment meeting which is to be held on next Wednesday with Windham encampment at Williman- tic A large number have signided their intention of making the trip to the Thread City.
 Canton Oneco, No. 3, made plans for their attendance at the inter-encampment meeting and transacted routine busi- hess