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The Democrat-herald., 1923-01-12
Riddle Writes

Mississippi is another one crop
state--iust cotton. 1fit wasn't
for the saw mill busin ess those
states would be a blank. The
more one sees of these states
the better he thinks of Colora-
do.
Tell Doc Emerson and C. o.
jackson they need not worry
about telephone poles As the Sc
states have enough to supply
the world. saw enough in
Alabama on Eve acres to fence
Baca county rabbit tight and
then cross fence it sew eral times
Alabama is not one crop
state. but cotton is the principle
crop. They raise Strawberries,
sweet potatoes and peanuts
here.
We saw some good hogs and
and some good cattle but few
good horses anywhere on the
trip.
One thing that looked odd to
us every team or horse backer
we would meet the horse cr
mule would be wet with sweat.
They all go to mill horse back
ike we used to back in old
Missouri 40 or so years ago.
The highways in Alabama are
not as good as Texas but far
ahead of Mississippi and Louisi-
ana.
In one small town of five or
six hundred people we did not
see white person.
Crossing over in Georgia it is
still timber and some saw mills
which seems to be doing lots of
business.
One big industry in this state
is the turpectine business.
Georgia and Florida are both
using their state convicts by the
hundreds on their state high
ways. With each bunch of con.
victs you see guard with big
gun. Those fellows with the
striped uniform sure gets a move
on them.
Crossing into Florida, the
north part of the state is much
like Georgia the water gets
some better Most of those
southerrstates have poor wster.
Old open dug wells partly caved
in, and they use the old bucket
and rope. The water is colored
and has q very bad taste.
Of all the stltes we Came
through we'll have to hand it 70
The Democrat-herald., 1923-01-12
A Few Suggestions

30 careful with prop names-notiee every
body-Omit M" when tho given name or ini-
tIais srs used-spcli days Of week III full-can
abbreviatc titles before namcs. clscwsc spell In
full -Abbrcviate the state oniy when county or
postofnce 10 Riven-"And." not e" Observc
this strictly-''A little humor now and then 10
selishcd hv the best Of men, but leave out the
personal funnies. and all personals that might
displcssc-Maii letter. Saturday when possibl
Monday will do. Tuesday has . chance. Wcdn
day too late.
The Democrat-herald., 1923-01-12
|Okley

Okley
Mrs. Jno. Gregg 10 reported
better at this writing.
Brice Wolsey and Monk Dun
barr are threshing at w. n.
Goi don g this week.
Our Sunday school is progress.
ing nicely.
Grandma Logan has been on
the sick list this week.
Eugene CAN'T made busin sss
trip to Lamar last week.
Arnie Lynch is up again.
Roy Webb will start to KeE.
ton with his corn soon.
The Democrat-herald., 1923-01-12
Dickey Auto Sales Go.

JUST ARRIVED
Harness Machines for Harness Work
Also some other tools we were need
ing. We are now ready to make any
thing from Hame string, to a set Of Har-
ness, and all kinds OF repairing Of harness
and riding soddle.
isyesti9ate.
w. l.. Rocktill in charge of harness in general.
We still repairing shoes.
N. Rich. Prop.
The Democrat-herald., 1923-01-12
N. Rich. Prop.
Obituary

James Thomas Stokes was
born in jefferson. Green county.
Iowa. Dec 8. 1852. and died in
Springfield. Jan. Z. 1928. at the
age of 81 years and % days. :.
His parents were Benjamin F.
Stokes and Mrs. Kizire Jane
Stokes.
Mr.. Stokes speut the arsstsr
part of his life In the Mercantile
business after reschine man
hood.
He remained single all his life.
and was a prominent member Of
the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows.
He is survived by four broth
ers and one sister. They are
John and w. H. Stokes Of
Springfield, Colo, ]. NJ. Stokes
of Oklahoma City. Mrs. e.
Thompson of Oklahoma City and
F. J. Stokes of North Dakota.
Funeralseryices were conduct.
ID at the grave by w. M. Care
,ner, pastor Of the Methodist
church.
The Democrat-herald., 1923-01-12
Prairie Queen -----

A large crowd out at Sunday
school. We hope to have . larg-
er bunch out next Sunday.
Mrs. Robin son is able to be up
and around again.
Edna Eckleberry and Chester
McClaran took Sunday din ner
with Mrs. Ernie Hoover.
Mrs. Wolsey visited with tie
Jon eses Sunday.
Harry Crackle and family to Oh
dinner at her mothers.
Mrs. Steadman visited Bertha
Harris Sunday.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
MRS. sEwARD's HOME BURNS
"Gablehur.t" at Guilford Is Total Los,
 With Handsome Furniture

F. W. Seward was called to Guil- ford on Saturday, where Gable hurst" the home of his sister, Mrs E. C. Seward, was completely destroyed by fire shortly after midnight Friday night. The house, a fine old dwelling, was used at the time of the fire as q private school. Four teachers and eight children were trapped on the second floor of the structure until fire men arrived with ladders and took them to safety. One of the teachers was aroused about 1.30 q. m. and found the lower floor of the house ablaze. She awoke the other teachers and the children, but they found that they could not descend the stairs and il was necessary to wait for the fire companies to respond to a telephone call.
 Despite all efforts to save the build ing the fire had gained such headway by the time the firemen arrived that fl gradually erept through all parts of the structure until 1t was almost a complete loss. Mrs Seward, the own CT, was in Washington. D. C., at the time, but arrived on Saturday. Much of the furniture lost formed part of notable and valuable collection of antiques. The house was built about TO years ago by the Rev. Edwin Hall and the loss was about $50. .000. Sparks from a fireplace burned hole in the floor and set fire to coated shingles in the cellar below, and this created a gas which prevented the firemen from fighting as effectively as they might Mir. Seward was in Guilford again yesterday helping to adjust the losses.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
PUTNAM INN PUTNAM, CONN. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1923

He will have sufficient SUD- ply of the famous Rice Method for Rupture to enable every man, woman or child who calls to give it a complete and thor ough demonstration and trial without a penny of cost.
 No matter how bad the rup- ture, how old it is, how hard to hold. no matter how many kinds of trusses you have worn, let nothing prevent you from get ting this free trial.
 When you consider there is nothing else in the U. S. or Flu rope anything like this wonder full method you can appreciate this public spirited effort to bring 1t right to you, to allow you to demonstrate free for yourself it's marvellous action and influence in tightening the muscles where the rupture comes through, you will then realize that this is a real oppor- tunity and a duty you owe to yourself to see that you don't miss it.
 Whether you are tall and thin, short and stout, big around the hips, have a large abdomen, whether you think you are past help or have a rupture as big as mans two fists, even though it protrudes halfway to your knees, or the whole side of the abdomen is weakened and bulging following an operation, this marvellous method will so control it and keep it up inside as to startle you with it's magic influence. It will so tighten the muscles where the rupture comes through that soon you will be as free to work at any occupation as though you had never been ruptured. And yet you take nothing for granted, you ask nobody's opinion. you see and think and act for your self at not a penny of cost.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
SUE BANK BUILDERS
Contractors Remodeling Local Strue-
 ture Defendants tn Action

Proceedings have been instituted by the United States Government against Fred T. Ley 6 Co.,, Inc, of Spring field. for alleged breach of contract in connection with the construction of the army cantonment at Camp Devens. It is the Ley company that is engaged in remodeling the building of the First National Bank.
 In connection with the government suit, a writ for ss,0Oo, ,000 was placed in the hands of the U. s. marshal for service but the declaration, which will not be officially filed until a return is made on the writ, will ask recovery of only $5,000,000
 Proceedings were begun by U. $. District Attorney Robert o. Harris, acting in behalf of Attorney General Daugherty after the declaration con taining charges of gross waste of ma terial supplied by the government "in utter disregard of the terms of the agreement" had been brought to Bos- ton by Special Assistant Attorney General William T. Chantland.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
TRADE SCHOOL NOTES

The Putnam Trade school wilt con tribute 10 the annual Industrial Win ter Exposition to be held at the State Armory in Hartford. Jan. 23. 24. %, 26 and 27. The entire Connecticut vocational. trade and home economies departments will be represented. showing work done by the various de- partments. Putnam school will con tribute chiefly in the cotton textile. architectural drafting, and home econ omics displays. It is expected that the exhibit this year will be very com plete and superior to any previous showings made by the trade schools
 Earl Webster of Baltic, Conn. has enrolled in the mechanical department for the regular course. He intends to make his home here during the time required to complete the course.
 The director of the Putnam school recently paid visit to the Underwood Typewriter Company's plant at Hart ford, where six young men who are graduates of the school have been em- nloyed in recent months. five of these being in the machine and tool making departments, and one in the drafting room. The eempany's executives stated that these boys were experiene- ing no difficulty in meeting the re- quirements.
 The enrolment of the school is about the same as last year. with larger percentage of boys taking the regular trade courses.
 Students of the electrical depart ment have recently completed wiring two houses as part of their regular instruction.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
BE PRETTY! TURN
 GRAY HAIR DARK Try Grandmother's Old Fsvorite Recipe of Sage Tea
 and Sulphur

Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur. properly com pounded. brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when faded, s,reaked or gray. Years ago the only way to get this mixture was 10 make it at home. which is mussy and trouble some. Nowadays, by asking at any drug store for "ANyeth's Sage and Sul- phur Compound" you will get large bottle of this famous old recipe, im- proved by the addition of other in- gredients, at small cost
 Don't stay grayl Try iti No one can possibly tell that you darkened your hair, as t does ii SO naturally and evenly You dampen sponge or soft brush wnh t and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand al a time by morning the gray hair disap- pears, and after another application or two. your hair becomes beautifully dark glossy and attractive.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
WoMENs LEAGUE WILL OPEN
 LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN SOON

The Connecticut League of Wo- men Voters will open it's legislative campaign with luncheon in Hartford on Saturday, Jan. 20, to which every local league in the state has been in- vited to send representatives. All though legislative meetings will be held under the auspices of the League in nearly every county this winter, the Hartford gathering will serve not only Hartford county, but the entire state, as an opportunity to hear speak CTS who are authorities on each of the three measures for which the League of Woman Voters will work.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
" 7t7tE*Ft-F
 :, OPEN N0STRlLS! END A COLD OR cETARRH
 How To Get Relief When Head and Nose are Stuffed Up.
- 2. ..s. Fl. .s-s.s a.a

Count fiftyi Your cold in head CT eatarrh disappears. Your eloggei nos. trils will open. the air passages of your head will clear and you can breathe freely. No more snuaiing. hawking. mucous discharge. dryness or headachcs no struggling for breath at night.
 Get small bottle Of Eiy's Cream Balm from your druggist ana apply a little of this fragrant antiseptic cream in yadr nostrils. lt pcuetrates through every air passage of the head. soothing and healing the swollen or indamed mucous membrane. giving you instant relief Head colds and eatarrh yield Ike magic. Don't stay stuffed up and miserable. Relief is sure.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
INSTALLATION TO
 BE MONDAY, EVENING, JAN. 22

Installation of officers of Putnam Grange, which was to have been held Monday evening, was postponed on account of the storm until the next regular meeting, Monday evening, Jan. 22. George H. Hamilton. Lee turer of Pomona Grange, will be the installing officer. A large class of candidates awaits initiation, and will be made members of the order at a date to be announced later.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
BUYS PRINTING PLANT

The Putnam Box Shop, fl was an- nounced this week, has purchased the printing plant of Frank Cordier on Church street. The shop will he in- corporated into the plant of the box company, and Mir. Cordier will here after be in the employ of the com pany
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12

Early in the week after The Patriot had offered to start a fund for the permanent skating rink and eoasting center, "pa" Brown came into the office and told us to put his name down for five dollars. He said that every time he saw a child sliding on the city streets near passing automo- piles it made him shiver and feel old, and he's too young to stand 1t.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
DIRECTORS SUGGEST
 ANOTHER ROLL CALL
Chamber of Commerce Believes Red Cross Should Recon
 duct Drive
Adopt Set of Resolutions Embracing
 This Conviction

That the people of Putnam are still vitally interested in the Public Health Nursing Service conducted by the local Red Cross Chapter and want 1t to prosper and continue; and that the failure of the recent roll call is not truly an expression of the whole peo- pie as to their interest and willingness to support the work. were convictions expressed by directors of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce at their meet ing Monday noon following lunch at the Putnam Inn
 Deplore Roll Cau Drive
 The Directors adopted a set of resolutions. deploring the Roll Call drive and recommending for the con- sideration of the Chapter, the propo. sition of reeonducting the campaign.
 The resolution was as follows:
 Resolved, that the Putnam Cham Der of Commerce, appreeiative of the invaluable work that is being render ed to the people of our city by the Public Health Nursing Service, carri. th oii uuufF tHt duNptttS VII NfaE ut nam Red Cross Chapter; and learn ing of the almost utter failure of the annual Red Cross Roll Call, by which money is raised through annual mem berships of $t00 each to help finance this humanitarian work: therefore.
 Be 1t resolved, that the Directors of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce earnestly recommend to the Putnam Red Cross Chapter that arrangements be immediately made to re-conduet the annual roll call. for it is our con vietion that the people of Putnam are still vitally interested in this work and want to support it, and if given this new opportunity will contribute gladly; and be it further resolved: That the Directors of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce will do every thing possible to make such drive of greatest possible success.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
COAL SHORTAGE
Not So Much on Hand In Putnam for
 Month of January

Not SO much coal has been coming into town of late, and the result is that the city finds itself winter bound on simmer ration of fuel than was pre- dicted for the first month of the new year. Goal there is 10 be had, but in many cases it is too small in size to be available for many furnaces and heaters. Forewarned was forearmea. however. for wood has been sold in great quantities, and is being burned in many furnaces. and while it re- quires frequent feeding, 1t furnishes the temperature just the same.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
URGES ALL PEOPLE
 TO LEARN ENGLISH
Robt. Deming Gives Address Here Sunday at Franco
 American Meeting
Mayor Chapdelaine Presides.-Dr. La
 marehe and Philip Roy Speak

There was large gathering of peo- pie Sunday evening at St Johns hall at the meeting held under the auspices of the French Canadian Cercle Advancement in the interests of the Amerieanization department of the Putnam evening schools, of which Lewis F. Battey is director. The Put nam High school orchestra. led by Mrs Minnie C. Macdonald, provided music during the evening, which was highly pleasing to the audience. and the young people received warm praise from those present.
 Mayor ChapdeIaine Pre.ides
 Mayor Victor Chapdelaine, presi- dent of the Cercle Advancement, pre- sided over the meeting, introducing as the first speaker, Dr. G. T. Lamarehe, town school physician, who talked in French about the advantages of the evening school, putting special stress on the Amerieanization department, which is for those unable to either speak or write English. Mayor Chap NtI1lit dlItfNaEA AitAA 1h0H1AA C. Deming of Hartford, state director of Amerieanization, who spoke in Eng lish, pointing out the many advantages that may be derived by immigrants coming to America if they are able to speak and write the English language also to know how the government is operated, and he told his hearers of the advantages of American citizen ship.
 Screen Motion Picture
 Mir. Deming presented the moving picture entitled, "The Making of An American" which depicted the life of foreigner who comes to America to live, having no knowledge whatever of the English language. He looks around for work, but as he is unable to under stand English, he is unable to find anything to do. Finally through some friend he secures a manual job and gets along after fashion. One day, being unable to read a sign which warns the employees of danger, he is hurt. and has to remain in the hos pital for some time.
 Upon leaving the hospital he is faced by the proposition of seeking another job. and is quite at a loss what to do. A few blocks from the hospital he meets friend, who is looking at a poster, written in his language, ex plaining that there is an evening school where anyone may go and learn the English language.
 Begins Study of English
 He enrolls in one of the classes and faithfully attends. He returns to his employer, telling him that he is learn ing English at evening school, gets another job, and progresses very quickly.
 Philip Roy, editor of "La Reveil, was introduced, and he gave a few final words in French, encouraging the people not to miss the opportunity giv- en them to receive an education free of charge in Putnam's evening school.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
Service Entirely Free

Those who are entirely satis- fled and convinced that at last they have, for the first time in their experience, secured ex- actly what their particular rup- ture needed, will pay for the material only, no charge what ever for time, attention, or ad- vice no matter how much is re- quired.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
| BOWLING MATCHES
 | ROLLED THIS WEEK

Bowling matches rolled on Dery's alleys this week are the following;
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
Only One School Session

Owing to the continued snowfall during the morning hours, Superinten- dent of Schools Ralph C. Jenkins de- cided to keep the children at schools brief period longer than usual and not hold the usual afternoon period. In accordance with this decision the customary signal on the factory whis- ties of the H. K. II. Silk Go. and Put nam Foundry was sounded at if.45 O. clock.
 At least sleighing is excellent
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
Do not fail to call any time Tuesday, Jan. Is. The hours are 9 to 12 A. M., 2 to 5 P. M., and
2 to 9 evenings.

Cut out the coupon below as a reminder that you do not for get the time and place.
Putnam patriot., 1923-01-12
PUTNAM GETS SNOW
 AND PLENTY OF IT
Storm Upsets Train and Trolley Schedules, impedes Motor
 Traffic
serspers Keep Highways Open
 Schools Close Half Day

Returning travellers said that il rained in Providence and vicinity Mon. day forenoon, but it didn't in Put nam.
 IL was showing when most local people got up. and continued to until mid-aftemoon. At times the flakes were almost as large as a soc piece. Snow to depth of several inches was added to the deposit already covering hill and dale
 Train. and Trolleys Late
 Travel by train. trolley, motor and by foot was impeded greatly as re suit of the storm. Trains were far ther of schedule than ever. The trol- leys struggled hard against uneven odds to maintain running time, but failed to succeed. Motor ears nego- tiated the deep collection of snow in protesting sort of way, but under the indueement of spinning motors succeeded in making headway with a degree of speed. Travel along state highways was made great deal easier because they were scraped constant
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-23
MINERS IN APPEAL
saad Plea ta ooai Commission Ash,
ing That Demeraey ~ the Working
Man Ne Hast0red,

Washington, May Miners Of
nonTunian helds In northeastern Ken
tneky have sent 20 the United States
coal commission petitions asking tina,
body 10 help them "he free American
wage workers." according 10 copies a.
the petitions given out by the
United Mine Workers organization.
The petition sisners, said 10 be mine
employees in and around Hazard. Ky,
declare they are ''eoeFeed through
personal agents Of the operators 10
sign a contract that we will not ioin
the union" Failing 10 do SO the peti.
ton said. the miners are forced out
OF their Jobs and then forced ont OF
the eompany's houses"
We humbiy pray you 10 help us
restore democracy for all American
producers In the mountain counties
OF northeastern and eastern Ken.
lucky" the document concluded,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-23
DEBS WANTS BONUS
FOR HIS WAR WORK


New York, May sa,--Eugens V,
hehs, socialist leader, who served part
Of sentence In Atlanta federal pris-
on for opposing the actions Of the
government after this country entered
the world war declared IN an address
before 5000 persons in Madison
Square Garden last night that he him.
ssif ~ a casualty Of that struggle and
In entitled 20 an es-sorvlee mans
bonus
when they sent me 10 Atlanta"
Mr., Debs asserted they thought they
had suppressed me. But stand ms n
soeialist pleading for A. diviner and
nobler civilization. ] stood with Pres
ident Wilson until five weeks before
war was declared He was reelected
president by mn overwhelming major.
iiy because he kept US out OF war
But ] was sent 20 Jail because I
preached the same doctrine"
Mr.. Debs' address was the feature
OF mass meeting ending tho social
ist national convention. He was given
two oyations OF seven minutes each,
the first when he entered and the SEQ
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-23

bandits aRd their faFsign esptiFes,
fhfns have been no replies % the
issl tNa netes RhiFh tbs dipl0matig
eoFRs served on tbs foreign once,
Beih n0iesl insisted emRhaiieslly On
Tho release o. ths feTsigneTs aRd the
last communication expressed aslen-
ishMsni a the chinsse governments
failure % accomplish anything,
H0FeTRmsni sources indicate that
among Chinese 0ftieials opinion is a.
Nded an the course 20 pursue In view
ef the legations insistsRee that no
force be employed in FsssniRg sapliyss
lest they he harmed IN retaliation,
Foreign and Chinese epinion generr
ally discounts the governments sfr
forts 10 ebtaln the esptiYes' release
II Is pointed aat in the last
aHsiEsis the decision rests on Marshal
fsas Kun head Of the chihli military
party