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CAMERA FAST AS LIGHTNING
Machines Invented In United States
and England Capable Of Making
5000 Exposures a Second.

The Invention In the United States
and England of two revolutionary
types of "slow motion" moving pic
ture cameras, capable respectively of
making $500 and 5000 expoAnres a
second, which permit the photograph.
Ing in elaborate detail OF such actions
as the bursting of a shell against ar.
NOR plate, is announced.
Under the eye OF the super-high.
speed camera q rubber ball dropped to
the ground is shown to be lattened al
nos into a hemisphere at the moment
of impact, a circumstance which, by
showing reslliency in detail, Is of scien-
tifc value 10 tire manufacturers In de-
Gliding on the design and construction
OF their products. Other secrets OF
rapid mechanical. action disclosed hy
The cameras are expected to lead to in
Industrial and scientific improvements.
The smashing of a glass vacuum
bulb by a hammer, m action which
occupies something less than loo of
a second, is shown by these camera In
about fifty plctures-more than three
feet of tilm-which at normal project
Ing speed would be run off on the
screen IN between three and four Sec
onds This enables scientific study to
be made of each stage of a process that
the fastest cameras hitherto devised
have pictured as instantaneous.
The American machine was devel-
oped by G. Francis Jenkins Of Wash
ington. The British camera is known
as the Heape-Gryll rapid cinema ma
chine. They are large contrivances
tweight of the English machine is
four tons) operated by electric motors,
and are started and stopped mechani-
cally, since the human hand Is too
slow TO operate the switch at the pre-
else instant Of the action TO be photo
graphed. Giant searchlights and
chemical flashes are employed to fur
nish light, since Photographic film is
incapable Of producing images under
such short exposures as is given in
these cameras-often less than HOO
900 Of a second.-Popular Science
Monthly.
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Might Not Suit Jefferson.

A London editor says of Mount Yer
non:
"Here can be seen and visualized the
life of an English gentleman in Amer
lea in the Eighteenth century"
And then, %applauding the effort TO
make Monticello a national possession,
the editor adds:
IF a similar atmosphere can be in
troduced into Monticello AS a memorial
10 Thomas jefferson the committee will
deserve the thanks of all lovers OF
democracy
But not the thanks Of I. j. himself,
remarks Girard. To be regarded as an
English gentleman in America"
would tickle him just as much as 1t
would please Mr.. Bryan to be labeled
agent for John BarleycorI or Senator
Brookhart to be called the right bower
of Henry Cabot Observation-Disclosures
Inquirer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-10-25

half-length sleeves are set in and in-
ished with detachable cuffs that match
the collar. These may ail be Of white
linen or cotton or In a plain color.
Very small and simple flower motifs
are embroidered on The collar with
colored floss ard repeated in the yoke.
Tiny pearl buttons and eat stitching.
make a finish for the shirred yoke in
the dress at the right which has a
short front opening. The panfles drop
over an elastic band at The knees, bnt
In the other model are finished with
a band Of the gingham. !
Taffeta and crepe de chine continue
10 hold first place in the esteem II lie
sIgners. for party frocks which are also
made mp with matching pant'es. Mar
row, fiuted ruffies or ~picoi-edged frills.
put on n. double or even triple rows,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-10-25

and the like. Browns-those vergIng on
red preferred-greens, soft blues and
bright reds are prominent In cOlOrs
and quaint, colorful embroideries In
pleasant designs, make appropriate
adornments for dresses of plain ma
t%erials. Velveteen Is occasionally rep
resented. Whatever the material. lines
remain simple and straight, as in the
two little dresses of checked gingham
shown In the picture. The little frock
ut the left has a narrow yoke, with the
body Of the dress shirred in two rows
ut the top, and attacked to II. The
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-10-25
Fashions for the Little Tots;
Straight-Line Mode Plated.

TOR little girls under six years,
there Is nothing startlingly novel
In fall styles. Their everyday dresses
are still cut on straight lines, with
or without separate yokes. and are
made with panties to match. Ginghams,
In The smallest checks, or in deep col
ors with small cross-har patterns in
contrasting colors, Semain the main
stay of the little maids everyday out
hitting, varied by plain chambray, cot
ton crepe. poplin and other strong cot
ton weaves. For wooden dresses there
are novelty hscked materials usually
made up with collar and cuffs of a
plain fabric) serge, twill, g~abardine
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-10-25

seems more effective than this method
of varying the straight-line costume.
The dress shown at the left is an
example in blue crepe with narrow
box plaits that start at the shoulder
line and continue to the hem of the
skirt. Bodice and skirt are ornamented
with rows of pearl buttons and a belt
of the material holds in the fGllness
at the low waist line. AT the right Is
"A model In a new figured wool which
follows the general lines OF the
straight Silhouette, but is modified to
give q semi-draped effect. The plat
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-10-25

Ing in this case is confined to the
front OF the skirt. This dress shows
the tendency toward longer sleeves
and the use of lace as a dress trim
ming.
Plating Is not confined to suits AMI
dresses in the new styles. Sports
coats are shown with wide box plaits
fat the back or sides. Fur coats have
inverted plaits made of fur contrast.
Ing with that of the coaf and hats
have trimmings of plated ribbon, either
wide or narrow. In the form of cuffs
fianges. brims.. bows and rosettes.
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finish the bottom Of skirts and panties.
collars and elbow length Tor shorter)
sleeves. Sometimes skirts are slashed
halfway up at the sides and collars
cut in scallops or deep points.
Since the straight-line mode Is ap.
parently here to stay-at least until
the appearance of the spring styles-de-
signers must find new ways and means
for keeping within the fashion and at
the same time give their creations a
desirable degree of individuality. In.
recent showlngs Of fall street suits and
,lay dresses there Is an awakening in
terest in plating and, for the pres
ent fashion. there is nothing thai
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-10-25
A BIT Mixed.

A tourist In Scotland was boastfully
told by a resident Of Tain that the
place was a most noteworthy one, be-
ing one of the old royal burghs of the
country. "Why," his informant went
ON, tits charter was granted by King
David himself"
"Dear. dear me !" exclaimed the tour
list. "You don't tell me so. Was that
the-er-gentleman who wrote the
Psalms ?'-Boston Transcript.
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Mrs. j. B. Ellis

Butte, Mont.-"I can remember 50
years ago, when my mother used and
praised DR.. Pierce's medicines be-
cause they had been SO helpful to
her. When / was developing into
womanhood, / was delicate and need
cd some aid to nature and il was the
'Favorite Prescription that did me
SO much good. Again after my mar
rage when the children were coming
into our home, the .Favorite Pre-
scription' gave me the strength and
nerve TO keep up with my work. Also
when | reached middle life / found
the Prescription a wonderful help.
Once when stricken with typhoid
fever, / was left in a weakened con-
dition, and DIR. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery was what helped me to
recover my health.
II know how good and reliable DR..
Pierce's medicines are."--Mrs. J. b.
Ellis, 210 South Jackson St.
Your druggist will sell you DR..
Pierce's medicines in tablets or liquid,
or send l0c for trial pkg. to DIR.
Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo,
N. y, and write for free advice.
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DON'T DESPAIR.

No affection nor temptation, nc guilt
nor power of sin, no wounded spirit
nor terrified conscience, should induce
rs to despair of help and comfort from
God.-T. Scott.
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The Mules Definition.

A donkey looked over a hedge and
saw a fiiyver car standing by the
roadside.
"What are your" asked the donkey.
"A motor car" replied the fiivver.
"What did you say?" asked the dom
key.
II said l was a motor car" repeated
the fivver.
"And I'm q horse" said the donkey.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-10-25
look Too Much Lima

There Is n thing, Bridget" said
the mistress, that | insist upenss4f
you break any dishes, come and tell
me at once"
sure, ma'am," protested Bridget,
II can't be runnin' to ye every minute
Of the day"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-10-25
Father Better Look out.

rdtneT 6clIcr LOOK Out.
Son will himself eiude nine-tentbs
Of the perils that Father sees looming
around son, but Father bater look
after the other tenth.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-10-25

He-What do you say to a honey
moon in Europe?
She-But, dearest, you know how
afraid ] am Of seasickness.
"Yes. but you ought TO know that
love Is the best remedy for that"
"Perhaps-but-tnink OF the return
trip."-Korsaren christianity.
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business Sense.

Saieslady Ito storekeeper)-Gentle-
man asks II this undershirt viii
shrink?
Storekeeper-Does II ut himf
Saieslady-No. It's too large.
Storekeeper-Yss. of course 1t
shrinks.
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, 1923-01-07

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, 1923-01-07

Marshall X o IL
robbi. dina
man of the Elm
dale Manor Lit
tie Theatre move
ment, is thought
by many. iuelud-
ing the critic of
h Elm d
Manor Argus. to
be the coming
John Barrymore.
He is aIw
being borrowed"
by other Little
T move
ments. Marshall is
at his best in Eng
lish comedy Of
manners. In fact,
Mrs. Jim Hoe
gate. who plays
a and used to
be on the profess
sional stage her
self, says h {
Marshall's stage
presence Is really
e a rkabie. OF
stage Marshall is
awfuny English.
Calls everything
odd Dear''-his
hostess, the wait
ress, the cocktails
and the bridge
1rnEA
, 1923-01-07

The local celebrity. No sub
urban community is without
It's celebrity. Mrs. Howard
Burpee is 70 Elmdale Manor
what Ellen Terry is to the
British Empire. Mrs. Bur
pee used to sing with the
Bostonians in the carly
nineties and still sings "Oh.
Promise Me" at select gath
erings. Mrs. Burpee was in
the chorus. but that is .
pinor detail
, 1923-01-07

h c a
guest. Now this
Is your ROOM they
said, rand this IL
your bath. and you
are TO have 1t all 70
yourself" No one
who has visited in
the suburb will be-
Ieve this for n min
ute, so bar every
door. At just the
wrong time some
members of the
family win remem-
Der something she
forgot to take from
the medicine cabs
net
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-02
DIAMOND -sHuLInsKI

Miss Rae Shuiinslsi. daughter Of
Mr. aud Mrs. Morris shuiinski 81
Worcester, and Maurice Diamond, son
II Nh. and Mrs. Samuel Diamond.
Grove street. this city. were marriei
Tuesday might at 1870 o'clock IN the
bali room at the Hotel bancroft in
Worcester.
Rabbi Silver Of Worcester perform
ed the ceremony.
Miss Elsie Diamond Of this city.
sister Of the groom. was bridesmaid
and the brides brother, Louis, wxs
best man.
After the ceremony a reception and
dance was held in the ball room and =
supper served.
Miss Shulinski Is one Of Worces-
ter.s most popular young ladies. and
Mr.. Diamond ~ one Of Putnam's sue
ceesfnl young business men. being
proprietor of the Self Services Shoe
Store 81 this city, and also one in DAM
iels0n and Manchester.
During the World War Mr.. Dis
mond served in the navy.
The young couple are on . twe-
weeks trip ~ Bermuda. and on t1eiR
return viii live Ia their newly 1ux-
nished home At 30 Wins street, HogE
ford.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-02
BIG TIRE CONCERNS
WANT LOCAL MILL
Kelley-Springfeld and Fisk In
terests Seeking Manhasset
Co. Properties
Receivers Qualify and File Bonds
Conduct Negotiations of Sale

That two powerful manufacturing
interests have signified their willing
ness 10 buy the mills of the Manhas-
set Mfg. Co. and therefore stand
ready 10 take over the properties and
operate them. Is the acknowledgment
Of one Of the temporary receivers ap-
pointed by the Superior court To take
the concern in hand.
II has been reported that Fisk and
Kelley Springfield tire interests are
very much interested in the local mills
and are DESTROYS of owning and run
ming them for the production Of tire
fabrics. II could not be learned au-
thoritatively II these tire concerns are
the ones which have stated 20 the re-
caivers that they want the properties
and have named the sum they are will
ling 10 pay. That two different con-
Germs want the manufacturing build
ings augurs we'll for the future Of the
property, and therefore the prosper
ity Of the city and it's people.
In any event, that the mills VIII
keep right on operating, pending the
sale Of the property, is stated as al
most a certainty, and here again there
is encouraging news.
II Is reported that definite informa.
ton concerning the pending deals VIII
be forthcoming Ia another week or ten
days.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-02
TWO AUTOS COLLIDE
Machine OF Nj. b. Leiderman Is Con.
sidorsbly Smashed in Crash

The automobile owned by Martin
b. Leiderman Of Water street, Put
nam. was badly smashed up Sunday
afternoon II sn accident or the road
20 Wildwood Park. south Of the Put
nam Couatry Club. His machine and
that OF Leroy b. Place Of killingly
were in collision. The latter's car
did not suffer to any great extent,
according to the police report of the
affair. but Mr.. Leiderman's machine
had front wheel smashed. mud.
guards shattered. front axle bent and
the forward part Of the car otherwise
smashed-up. A girl, whose name was
not learned. suffered a severe laeera-
ton OF the nose. No one else was
reported TO have been injured.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-02
ADDRESSES MEMS CLUB
S. Nikolon Tells About His Reeenl
Trip TO Europe

What he saw, learned by observa-
ton. and determined by personal IN.
vcstigation, of conditions In several
European countries on his recent trip
10 Bulgaria, was most entertainingly
and graphically told by $. Nikoloif,
70 members Of the Mems Club 81 the
Congregational church on Tuesday
evening. Between thirty and thirty
FIVE cIuhmen gathered at Mr. Nike
lofts home at the top Of Hospital Hill,
upon his invitation, and during the
first portion Of the evening the host
agreeably entertained his guests with
a talk on his European travels.
The evident prosperity Of the ma
tious through which he travelled was
one II the striking things that Inn
pressed Mr.. NikoloH, who said he saw
numerous evidences Of national con-
tentment and prosperity all along the
route he pursued IN his visit to his
parents in Bulgaria.
Following the interesting talk BY
the host. Mrs. NikoloH did her part IN
further entertaining the guests 10 hei
home b. serving delightful lunch.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-02
W. c. r. U. ELECTS


AT the recent annual meeting Of the
Putnam Womcn's Christian Temper
ance Union. the following officers
were elected.
First vice.president. Mrs. John 9.
Fox; second president, Mrs W :
). Bartlett; third viee-presideni, hrs.
&. &. Brown; fourth vlce-president,
Mrs. G. Il. Pratt, recording secretary,
Mrs. Everett D. Packard; correspond
ing secretary, Miss Helen seammeli :
treasurer. Mrs. w. II. Tyler; press
work, Mrs. Jennie A. Leonard. Flower
Mrs. Sarah Keith, Miss
Edith Fox. Miss Mary Arnold Sun
day school work. Miss Alice Cunning
ham and Miss Mary Eddy; medical
temperance, Mrs. Arthur G. Davisoni
evangelism. Mrs. Durfee, Mrs. Pratt.
On Friday, November 9th, the couns
~ president. Mrs Maude Potter. win
speak at union meeting Of the
Thmopson W. G. r. T. and the Put
nam W. G. T. o., the meeting 10 be
held with Mrs. w. J Bartlett al $50
p. m. All interested in temperance
invited to attend
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-02
PARTY WORKERS CONFER
Gather for Luncheon at Patnars
Inn.-Cuests Of Miss Byrne

There was an important confer
ence Of women resident In the 18th
Senatorial District who are Identified
with the several active Republican
Clubs, at the Putnam Inn, yesterday
afternoon. Prior to the business part
of the meeting, they were guests 1t
luncheon Of Miss Katherine Byrne Of
Putnam, who Is a member Of the Re-
publican State Central COMMITTEES
Those present besides Miss Byrne
were the following. who are officers
Of Republican Clubs in communities
In the 28th District;
Miss Sarah Crosby Of Thompson.
Mrs. r. II. Corttis Of North Grosycn-
oraale. Mrs. George NJ. Sampson n
Woodstock, Mrs. Oliver A. Hiscox Ut
Woodstock, Mrs. w. X. Witter
Of Woodstock Valley. Mrs. Charles
". Clark Of Eastford, Mrs. y. q. Ar
mington Of Danielson. Miss Darbie Of
Danielson, Miss Clara Larned. Mrz-
~. A. +. Gagne, Mrs. Walter Rich.
Mrs. George T. LaMarche. Miss Mary
Wheaton and Mrs. Joseph Dupre, all
II Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-02
JOHN CHAPMAN IMPROVES
Sustains Conclusion of Brain in Fall
From Load of Fodder

Excellent progress back 10 his nor
NAL good health Is being made by
John D. Champan Of Pomfret, who on
Saturday fell from load Of corn
fodder and sustained a slight con-
cussion Of the brain and was other
wise severely shaken up and injured.
News about Mr.. Chapmans mtsfort-
une spread quickly among his friends,
all Of whom were exceedingly sorry
about the accident. For few days
his condition was regarded as seri-
Gus, If not alarming. But he has re-
sponded to the treatment of his at
tending physician. DIR. Kent, who
states that Mr.. Chapman is doing
nicely.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-02
ATTEND CONFERENCE

Putnam was represented at tne
Girls Conference at New Haven Oct.
9S bv the following young ladies
from the Baptist Sunday school
Rlue Ribbon Glass, Misses Corinne
wilson. Dorothy Ames, GLADYS ehat-
Zee. Elsie swanson, DIVA peterson on
Alice Willis, Audrey Baker 1ls.ys
shavlor. Mabel Whiting aha hiss
Helen Reach. teacher. Misses Enice
uarton Marian Allen and thsra
Aroes Of the Plus Ultra class and his-
Incy Farrows also attended all bring
me back glowing reports Of the meet
ing
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-02
NO ARMISTICE DAY
CELEBRATION HERE
Combination of Adverse Cir
cumstances Causes Aban-
donment of Plans
Can't Dedicate Bridge Nor Dance
Parade Definitely Called on

According to present plans. Put
MANS observance Of Armistiee Day.
will be Of very dull character. II
fact, IL there is n celebration at all.
IL would appear that 1t will be con-
fined 20 what individuals may do on
their own initiative Members Of
Anselm Mayotte Post. American
Legion, 10 whom everyone looks for
the staging of the celebration of this
day, now given an important place
In world affairs, has given up hope
OF carrying out any program at all
and does not plan to avail themselves
Of the Sl75 appropriated b. the town
for the celebration Of the day.
Memoris, Bridge Not Ready
A combination Of circumstances is
responsible for the present state Of
affairs. II had been hoped that the
new state bridge over the Little river,
which Is 10 be named in memory Of
Harry {. Hopkins, would be complet-
ed so that the dedication exercises
could be held on Armistice day. But
the structure Is not In readiness for
the event and this hoped-for feature
on Nov IL, had 10 be abandoned.
Then came the blow to the plans for
an Armistice Day ball. by the elas.
ing Of Union hall TO public events Of
this character. As no other hall Is
large enough to accommodate the
crowd that would attend. this feature
Of the celebration had TO be foregone
also.
Do Not Plan Even Parade
And what about parade and
speech or twa7 The eN-service men
themselves are answering this aues
ton best. Only q handful Of the
boys turn out IN Uniform, usually,
and the faithful seem 10 have be.
come tired Il the "let George do II
attitude and say they viii not take
part in a parade. So few declare
their willingness TO parade, that 4 4
believed that il would be better Judge.
ment not TO have a parade at all.
There are several other good rea=
sons advanced to show why no pro
gram ia now planned for the celebfa.
ton Of Armistice Day IN Putnam.
Observance in Churches
II Il suggested that pastors of local
churches make note Of the day IN their
churches, by introducing patriotic
hymns and giving sermons approprl-
ate witt the Srvasivfi Hs the date faiia
on Sunday.
II IL possible that peoples will be
sold again this year AS further effort
TO raise money for the national fund,
out Of which flowers are purchased
for the adornment Of the graves OF
heroes who died in battle and are
buried overseas.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-02
STOP 200 MACHINES
ARREST s DRIVERS
Thompson Police Launch Drive
Against Motor Vehicle
Law Vioiators
Six Appear in Court and Pay Fines
Two Defendants Missing

More than poe automobiles were
stopped and their drivers Quizzed BY
three police officers Of the Town Of
Thompson. Sunday, ut New Boston
and Qninebaug. in what was eharae-
terized as the first OF a series Of drives
against speed kings and other motor
vehicle law violators who may get
caught in the dragnet set to catch the
offenders.
Arrest Eight Autcists
Out Of the 200 automobiles held
up. eight were placed under arrest.
and when arraigned later before JUS
tice OF the Peace Percy Tourteilotte.
paid fines ranging from s. and costs
TO So and costs. Grand Juror Anne
dee Bellerose acted as prosecuting Off
Gel. but the investigations and ar
rests were made by Officers John Ken.
nedy of Mechaniesviile. Neri Coderre
and Andrew Racine Of North Grosven-
ordale. There were busy scenes in the
spots where the officers operated be-
tween 3 o'clock and 6. and at times
there seemed TO be quite jam of cars
awaiting the attention OF the officers.
The eight men arrested were charg-
ed i'm most instances with not having
their licenses or registration cards
with them when asked BY the officers
10 produce them for examination.
Frank Stowell Of Worcester. so ekarg-
ed, paid a fine of 81 and costs, the
whole amounting to Sl7.7o.
Chandler Fined $500
Fred Chandler Of Thompson was
charged with driving motor vehicle
without having drivers license. and
also with reckless driving. The latter
count was filed. but fine Of 81 was
imposed on the othRr the defendant
paying in all about Si9,
Helmer Carlson Of Worcester,
charged with not having his driver s
license with him. was fined 81 and
costs Of Sl6.70: Alex Charkaski Of
Worcester, who was charged with
fniling To have his registration card
and drivers license with him. did not
appear in court. His s25 cash bond
was. therefore. ordered forfeited.
Left License AZ hnme
Louis Goddard Of Webster and John
Tango Of Southbfidge, each charged
with not haling their registration
card or drivers license with them.
We're fined 81 and costs of Si5.70 each.
A fine Of 81 and costs Of $3.50 was
imposed on Irving Buckley Of Provi=
denee, for not having his operators
license with him. The ease against the
eighth man arrested will be disposed
of later.