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Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09

about the bridge Either it must be repaired or rebuilt, as it is not safe to permit the use of the structure much longer. The meeting voted to authorize its repair or reconstruction of the bridge. as found necessary by an examination at later date, when the water had reeeded sufficiently to permit this close scrutiny by a con tractor and builder.
 The question of eleeting a finance committee was laid aside for the present. IL was voted to send a re- quest to the State Highway Commis- sioner to leave the roads so that run ners could be used on them. lt was voted to ask the state for an appro- priation of S20,000 to construct a road between the Harris place and Clark's Hotel, West Woodstock.
 Pomfret Has Town Meeting
 About 20 voters of the Town of Pomfret gathered in annual town meeting, over which F.. Newton Searles presided as moderator Town Clerk Covell served as clerk.
 The business of the meeting was in regard to the tax rate for the year, the meeting unanimously fixing this at 20 mills. which is 2 mills higher than year ago. Inquiry as to the req son for this elieited the information that for the first time Pomfret, at the annual town meeting in October, voted an appropriation of $500 for a free bed at the Day Kimball Hospital; i; that Sl 000 was appropriated to fix up piece of road in front of Fayette l.. Wright's place tfor which three tax payers had added S500): that 8 GOO had been added to the usual appropriation for roads and bridges and that this year (against none for last yearJ the town has a county tax of nearly S2.000 to pay.
 Heavier Expenses Than Usual
 All these items led to the greater town expenses and therefore is the necessity of . higher tax rate, especi- ally fl Pomfret Is To continue its place of prestige among other Connecticut towns, iu being free of debt at the close of the fiscal year next October.
 Pomfret must raise about S37 ,0s0 through it's 20 mills tax, to meet esti- mated expenses for the year This sum does not represent the total of probable. About Ss, ITO in addition will be received from d variety of sources, but chiefly from the state for schools, the state being expected to give Pomfret S7,77O for schools. The grand list of the town now figures up at Sl.F2l, ,752. which is practically S2t GOO greater than a year ago
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
DISCOVER TWO DEER KILLED
 BY DOGS OF NEIcHBoRHooU

That at least two deer have been killed by dogs up at Putnam Heights has been determined by Special Dep uty William Jarvis of the State De- partment of Domestic Animals and County Game Warden Charles NJ Let ters They have been investigating such reports during the past week and have found the remains of two deer and have also found the dogs probably responsible. Mr Jarvis will take such official action as the case requires and will give special attention to the enforcement of the so-callcd dog laws relating Go dogs allowed to roam about. The deer attacked and killed by the dogs undoubtedly came in from the woodlands. where food is scarce. in the hope of finding something to eat at the farmhouses in the neighbor- hood
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
CLUBMEN WILL DINE
 WEDNESDAY NIGHT
To Sing and Transact Business. George B. Chandler to
 Speak
Following Event At Congregational
 Church, Men Will See Movie

Next Wednesday evening will be one of Putnam's big nights. when the men of the community will gather at the Second Congregational church for the annual meeting of the Mems Club. A fine supper has been arranged to be served at 6.30 o'clock. During the supper there will be singing of com munity songs, led by John H. Gorbett.
 Following supper will come the an- nual business meeting, with nomina- tion and election of officers te serve for the ensuing year. Through the ef- forts of Jacob Albert, a magician will be on hand from Boston Co entertain those present with sleight Of hand and other magic. Wallace Smith will sing the solo, "rhe King of the Mist" and Rev. $. F. Cozad will follow with brief remarks on the value of such q club to the community. Another solo by Mir. Smith. "Bandolero.' will im- mediately precede the speaker of the evening.
 George B. Chandler 10 Speak
 The club feels that is has been very fortunate in securing as speaker of the evening the Hon. George B. Chan dler of Rocky Hin. Compensation Commissioner of the First Gompensa- ton District, and Secretary of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. Mir. Chandler Is we'll known as q speaker of unusual force. His sub. iect will be "The International Situ- ation." The singing of America" will close the program at the church.
 
 To See Peg O My Heart"
 Following the program at the church, the party will adjourn Co tn, Bradley Theatre. where the picture Peg O My Heart" will be showr through the courtesy Of Mr. Albert Cards are being sent to former mem bers of the Mems Club, informing them of the annual meeting and re questing their presence All former members of the club and all who wish to become members are cordially in vited. The present officers of the club are; President. Ralph C. Jenkinsi vice president, Ernest C. Morse; see retary and treasurer, C. D. Sharpe. The members of the program commit tee who are working hard to make the meeting success are W. j. Bartlett, chairman; (. D. Sharpe. and Jacob Albert.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
WEBSTER TO HAVE ELKs LODGE
Hold Meeting For Organization and
 Hear Talk By District Deputy

At meeting held last Tuesday eve ming in Webster 1t was practically de cided that Webster will soon install a lodge of Elks of it's own. Hitherto, Webster and Dudley men wishing to belong to the order have been mem hers of Putnam Lodge. Many men in the two towns, however. would not join the order under these conditions, and the new lodge installed at Web ster is hoped to bring in very large enrolment. District Deputy freder- ick W. Fitzsimmons of Milford ad- dressed the Webster meeting last Tuesday.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
THREE WIVES FILE
 SUITS FOR DIVORCE
George Lachappelle and Ar sene Lamotte of Putnam,
 Two Defendants
Latter to Contest Wife,s Petition
 killingly Man Wants Divorce

Divorce actions involving Putnam people have been filed with the Su- perior court. Putnam, and are return able the first Tuesday in April
 In one George \. Lachappelle of Putnam is sued for divorce by Viola Laehappelle of Hubbardston, Mass, the wife alleging that her husband de serted her on May i5, 1916, and she also ayers that he was intolerably cruel to her. She asks for custody of their two children. The couple was married on Sept. II. 1911, the bride being Miss Viola Leno.
 Mrs. Lamotte Plaintiff
 In the other case Mrs Blanche La- motte of Putnam seeks a divorce de- cree from Arsene Lamotte. also of Putnam, and she also asks for custody of their three children. The wife, in her complaint, charges her husband with unfaithfulness and with being in tolerably cruel to her. Mrs. Lamotte was Miss Blanche Livernois before her marriage on Feb 2, 1915. ]. F. Car penter has been retained as attorney for Mrs. bamotte, and Attorney Er- nest (. Morse has entered an appear anee for Mir. Lamotte. This would indicate that the husband intends to contest the divorce action institute l by his wife.
 Husband Seeks Divorce
 Another marital bark has entered troubled waters, 1t is indicated, by the petition for a divorce filed by Aaron S. Vial of Killingly against Mary Vial of Gardner. Mass. The husband al leges desertion in September, 1918. The couple married on Dee. 24, 1917, Mrs. Vial being Miss Mary Agnes Mer- Till before her marriage.
 Similar trouble has apparently over taken William Henry Small and liar riet F. Small, both of WilIimantic. The wife asks for divorce on the grounds of adultery with unknown persons at She also alleges in her complaint that her husband has been cruel. that he is intemper ate and is guilty of desertion. They were married on Feb. 2s, 1900, Mrs. Small being before her marriage Haf- riet F.. Rosebrooks. She asks for the divorce decree and custody of one minor child
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
ILL FOR LONG TIME,
 MAN ATTEMPTS LIFE
Edward Waterhouse Slashes Throat.-Dies At Day
 kimball Hospital
Partially Severed Windpipe With Razor At His Attawaugsn Home

Edward Warehouse, Fl. who on Wednesday at his home in Attawau- gan slashed his throat with a razor and was rushed Co the Day kimball Hospital. died at that institution just before o'clock last night
 MT. Waterhouse had been ill for a long time with heart trouble. His at- tempt upon his lfe is due to his de- spendency over hfs continued wretch ed health and his inability to continue his usual employment.
 In slashing his throat with the ra= zor he partially severed his windpipe Very soon afterward he was found by his son Arthur. who summoned Dr. Judson of Danielson. The latter or dered the man removed to the hos pital and the ambulance was called.
 Mir. Waterhouse. who had lived in Attawaugan for many years. leaves his wife and son.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
WANTS CITY TO PAY

Through her attorney, Arthur $. Macdonald, notice has been served on the common. council by Mrs. Hiram N. Brown of Florence street, that she seeks damages from the city because of injuries she received when she fell in the subway at the railroad station. A short time ago Mrs. Brown slipped on the icy steps and fell, breaking two bones in her ankle and dislocating the ankle. She received treatment from local and Worcester physicians, and has suffered great pain.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS
Mir. and Mrs. Lavoie Conduct Whist
 Party at Their Home

Mr. and Mrs. Emile J. Lavoie of CT Harrison street entertained We'd nesday evening with a social and whist party. Whist playing formed much of the evenings diversion, the winners of the prizes being announced as fol- lows. Lady's first, Mrs. A. j. Faueher consolation, Mrs. Aldemar Benoit; gentlemen's first, Napoleon Benoit, Jr.; consolation, George Cartier.
 The hostess served delicious re- treatments. It was with reluctance that the guests took their departure at a seasonable hour. for all had spent a most enjoyable evening together.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09

Large audiences were present at the Bradley Theatre last Friday and Saturday and greatly enjoyed the photo play, "The New Dictator" in which the star part was taken by the late Wallace Reid. The attendance proved to Manager Albert that people have no adverse sentiments about pictures in which the star is Wallace Reid. He is expecting to book more of the plays made by MT. Reid before his death
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
PoMFRET PATIENTS BETTER

Daniel N Medbury of Pomfret. who Is il patient at the Day Kimball Hos pital. suffering from pneumonia, was reported at that institution this after noon as doing nicely, his condition giving great encouragement.
 Mrs. Charles Kempf of Pomfret, who is also a hospital patient, was stated as improved and resting quite comfortnblY
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
COUNTRY CLUBS BIRTHDAY
To Celebrate at Red Mems Hall Next
 Tuesday Evening

As joyful observance of the eighth birthday of the Putnam Cham try Club, which finds the members, due to their activities during the past year. in full possession of the club property and clubhouse, the members will gather at Red Mems hall next Tuesday evening for a business ses- sion. followed by dancing and re treatments
 At this meeting the question of acquiring the Heath property adjoin- ing the clubs links will be discussed. Plans for the building of a sun par Tor and dining room in the clubhouse and the installation of electric lights will also come up for decision. Off cers will be elected and the reports for the year will be read.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
RETURNS HOME
Michael Lynch Removed From Hospi
 tai Following Long Stay There

Friends of Michael J. Lynch were delighted to hear Tuesday that on that day he had returned to his home from the Day Kimball Hospital, where he had been a patient for several weeks following an operation. Mr. Lynch has the extra care of trained nurse who is in attendance upon him and he IS reported as doing excellent ly His improved condition and his return Co his home are glad tidings for his friends.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
PARTY FOR HOSPITAL
Affair At Mashamoquet Inn Next
 Thursday Evening

Not only in Pomfret. but in Put ranA aek and Thompson, tick cts A} Pr -apidlya6i,s .ebe dinner and cat se., a. Ae or s, sse1eiit E. Kimbali Hosi~i tst Thursday evening at Mashamoquet Inn, ,Pomfret, by Mir. and Mrs. Willem C. van der Laan. The cuisine of the Inn is justly famous, and as the building is roomy enough to accommodate many guests, the attendance during the evening should be very large. Tickets for the dinner are two dollars apiece. Every one who wishes to enlarge this fond for the hospital is urged to be present.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09
LEAGUE3TO MEET
Local Women to Discuss Three Bills
 Before State Legislature


 The three bills before the state leg islature which the women of Connecti- cut are SO much interested in, and which have been endorsed by so mary organizations, will be subjects of ad- dresses and discussion at the meeting of the Putnam League of Women Not- CTS to be held next week Thursday af- ternoon, March l5. at 3.30 o'clock. The meeting is open to the general public, and everyone is invited to at tend
 Mrs. Josephine Green will speak on one of the bills alluded to above, namely, Jury Service For Women. Another bill. Shorter Hours For Women in Industry" will be discussed by Miss Emma Roberts. and Miss Mary Wheaton will talk on the third, Child Welfare
 Clippings Are Sought
 Everyone who attends IS asked to bring to the meeting any clipping on any one or all of these bills Clippings either side of the subjects will be welcomed. Members of the league, desiring to obtain the broad est possible viewpoint, want to have both sides argued and discussed. The therefore. promises to de- velop and have much interest for Ill who attend.
 Mrs. s. Nikoloff and Mrs s. B. Overlook were in Hartford Friday to attend the public hearing at the state house on the bill pertaining to short ening the working hours of women m industry.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-09

Wanton Briggs, of East Brooklyn. thelast survivor of the Dorr Rebell- ion, died Friday aged i0l years.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-09-06
Dat Improvement Plan
Secures Good Results
Superiority Of Cornelliar
Variety Shown.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
Sometimes we are prone to think that
practices advanced by the extension
service are slow to become general
farm practices. Many times It is nee
essary to look over long period OF
years to witness results. This is not
so, however, In Duchess county, N. T.,
according to reports to the United
States Department Of Agriculture. In
this county the superiority Of Cornell
liam oats has been demonstrated. This
year commendable tangible results
were Forthcoming. In all, 5000 bushels
of these new oats have definitely been
put in the ground.
This is how the seed Improvement
program has been worked. The follow
ing example is but typical of the work
in other communities. The county
agent met with the Millerton communi-
ty committee and, in planning their
program, they desired to stress the i'm
portance Of a larger acreage of i'm
proved oats. With the data on the va
riety demonstrations which had all
ready been in that community, the
committeeman had selling point that
could not be discounted, as the demon
stration was held under local condi-
lions. The committeeman brought this
to the attention of the growers and, as
a result, one carload Of oats and 200
bushels of Alpha barley were ordered.
The publicity that this program de-
veloped has spread to other communi-
ties until the oat Improvement program
has been like an epidemic. Further CO.
operation was secured through local
warehouse men, who distributed this
improved sort. Fully 1000 acres of
oats were sown in Duchess county as
a result Of the campaign.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-09-06
Keep Hog House Cool in
Hot Weather of Summer

Cool buildings for hogs. cattle,
horses and poultry during sultry sum-
mer weather has been a problem that
has increased as the number of win
dows used has multiplied. Ordinarily,
the windows in a hog house act as a
suntrap when the thermometer is reg
istering 80 degrees in the shade, max
ing bakeoven out of the place. Such
heat fries the weight out Of hogs.
To have plenty of sunshine in the
hog house in the winter, spring and
fall forces the use Of a large amount
of glass in it's construction. Various
methods of shutting out the sun have
been used. The most effective way Of
maintaining a cooler temperature in
barns and hog houses is to paint the
glass on the inside with an entirely
opaque paint. Paint is both too ex-
pensiye and too hard to remove to be
profitable.
This explains the welcome accorded
by farmers to a new product derived
from clay, which shuts out the sun
and heat effectively, is exceptionally
low in price and can be easily applied
or removed with large brush or
spray.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-09-06
b0jIIW NJIF(


There is no danger of getting the
hen house too clean.
Water deep enough to dip the head
in up to the eyes must always be given
when the ducklings eat.
Oats, rye and new corn have never
given good satisfaction for fattening
poultry.
Stint in the feed bucket means stint
in the egg basket or milk bucket.
Grass won't do everything.
Feed all poultry regularly. Indiffer-
emit feeding methods never pay. Regu-
lar hours for feeding, proper feeds and
the right amounts are required.
Water for swimming purposes may
not be absolutely necessary to geese
and ducks but they certainly appreci-
ate 1t when it is provided.
Diarrhea in young poultry kills
thousands every year. While this is
a germ disease, improper feeding and
care can do a great deal to bring it
about
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-09-06

were presented during farmers weeks
at agricultural colleges / at nation
al show in st. Paul, and 30 of the meet
ings are classified as miscellaneous.
They were held in 43 states, the Dis
trict of Columbia and L foreign coun-
try.
Along with the Improvement in the
type of exhibits sent out by the de-
partment has come greatly increased
demand for them from many parts Of
the country. So far it has been impos-
sible to comply with all the requests.
The exhibits now used are designed to
convey, in a way to persuade accept
ance of recommendations made as re-
suit of department research, lessons
concerning crops, products or prac-
tees. Distribution is carefully looked
after so that different sections will get
only such exhibits as will be of great
est interest there.
State colleges and various organiza-
lions cooperate with the Department
of Agriculture in making exhibits,
which has had beneficial effect in
stimulating closer cooperation.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-09-06
Best Grasshopper Bait
From Poisoned Sawdust


Sawdust is cheaper feed for grass
hoppers than grain crops. With lit
tie arsenic added, one feeding will
satisfy their appetite.
"Grasshoppers annually destroy
thousands Of dollars worth of crops in
Wisconsin as well as other states.
killing with poisoned bait has proved
cheap, effective way to fight them.
A mixture Of saWdust, % pounds; mid
dlings, 5 pounds; white arsenic, III
pounds; salt, IN pounds; amyl ace
tate, IL teaspoonfuls, moistened with
water and scattered broadcast over the
field which is being eaten by grass
hoppers is the cheapest, surest cure so
far declares G. L. Fluke of the Wis
consin College of Agriculture. ''The
salt and amyl acetate is the attrac-
tive part of the bait.
"The bait gives best results when
applied just before feeding time for
the hoppers. This may be early in the
morning or in the afternoon depend
ing on the kind Of grasshoppers.
"Put the amyl acetate in the water
and add to the dry mixed sawdust,
arsenic and salt. When thoroughly
mixed add the middlings and still"
Fluke directs. Hardwood sawdust
is best"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-09-06
Use Pure Bred Sires to
Improve Sheep Flocks

Woolgrowers in several counties In
middle Tennessee, including back
woods communities, are improving
their flocks by the use of pure bred
sires, according to reports received by
the United States Department of Agri-
culture from G. @. Flanery Of the Ten
nessee extension service. Recently 70
farmers signed agreements to use
pure bred sires exclusively under the
"Better Sires-Better Stock" plan.
The drive is being continued and live
stock judging is to be feature Of
the activities at "cIub' camps during
the summer
September 1 is a noteworthy date in
livestock progress in that region, for
on that day carload Of scrub sires
will be shipped out. In October, &C
cording to plans, all the pure bred
sires recently placed on farms in the
region are to be shown at county
fair.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-09-06

meager education Six months out Of
the year he could be found in the lit
tie country schoolhouse.
Was Rural Teacher.
About the time he reached majority.
Moore passed an examination for a
teachers certificate and his next eight
years were devoted to teaching in the
schools of Kewaunee county. At the
end Of this time he was elected SUI
perintendent of schools for the county.
In the year 1895 Dean W. A. Henry,
who was pioneering in the state for
the development of the College Of Ag-
riculture, heard of Moore, his work
and his abundant enthusiasm. He in
duced him to join the college stat
with the title of Assistant to the
Dean. His energies were directed al
most entirely toward developing the
short course Driving around Dane
county with a horse and buggy he got
in touch with the young folks out on
the farm and later attended fairs with
tent and an exhibit showing the
opportunities for short course men.
Had Acre Experiment Station.
Not long after his arrival at this
institution, Moore began his first work
with grain breeding. Collecting sam
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-09-06
Forests Damaged by
Insects and Diseases
Big Losses Emphasize Need
for Educational Work.

(Prepared by the United States Department
Of Agriculture)
ForesterS and entomologists Of the
United States Department of Agricu1-
ture declare that the losses caused by
insect attacks upon living trees and
crude. finished and utilized forest
products amount to $130OOO,O0O annu-
ally. The recent report touching upon
this and other forestry subjects de-
clares that these vast losses clearly
emphasize the need for educational
work and the development of syste-
matte control measures which now are
Woefully inadequate.
This report, which formed part Of
the 1922 year book of the department
and which may be obtained upon re-
quest as a separate pamphlet, pointed
out that the western pine beetle, the
gypsy moth, the chestnut blight and
the white pine blister rust are the most
damaging of the insects and diseases
which are now attacking the living
trees and forest products.
Altogether" it is stated, "the most
important present example OF the lIn-
ported disease is the white pine blister
rust. Introduced from Europe within
the past 20 years it is now widespread
through the northern range of the
eastern white pine, and has recently
been found extensively in British Col
umbia and, to limited extent, in Wash
ington on the western white pine. The
very existence of the western white
and sugar pine forests is threatened"
The destruction of currant and
gooseberry bushes Is the means of rid
ding the forests Of the blister rust.
Other insects and diseases also take an
enormous toll every year, and the cost
in dollars to fight these damaging pests
would be but a fraction Of the loss they
cause, the report states