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Palisadian., 1923-03-09
KILLING THE TOWN

Here is string of small town
recipes-methods of killing your bust
ness community. OF course, none of
this applies in our town. We do not
present it for that reason at alive
are no small town:
Get drunk and fight on the streets.
Work yourself into the good graces
of the business men in your com
munity and then sell your town to
the first money master who comes
along planning to make your people
work for twenty-five years for others
sell the soul of your town and your
self for few dollars-and fool your
self, and nobody else, into believing
you have hidden your tracks.
Oppose improvements.
Mistrust public men.
Run the town down to strangers.
Do not invest a cent; keep your
money somewhere else.
Be particular to discredit the mo-
tives of public spirited men.
Lengthen your face when stran-
ger speaks of locating in your place.
III man wants 10 Duy your pIOp-
erty. ask two prices for it.
If he wants anybody else's, inter-
fere and discourage him.
Refuse to see the merit of any
scheme that does not exactly benefit
you.
Run down your newspaper.
Run down your officers.
Run down everybody and every.
thing but Number One.
Talk hard times, boil weevil and
other calamitous subiects-make the
very atmosphere look blue and hazy
do all that the more you see active,
wideawake citizens developing. 1t
will help to check those active boost
ers and keep your town within your
grasp.-Cordele (GaD Dispatch.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
A TRIUMPH OF SKILL

The recent entertainment given by
Union Church of Palisade was such
an unusual success that it seems
only fair that attention be called to
it again-not to say anything about
the appeal behind the enterprise.
That spoke for itself. But the fact is
that in village of the size of Pali-
sade for anyone to be able, almost
single handed and alone, to go out
and give little entertainment for the
purpose of raising funds with which
to enlarge a church edifice, and make
almost $1,000, is an achievement of
which anyone might be proud. There
were just two sources of possible
revenue for this little affair-the sale
of tickets and the sale of advertising
space in the program. And that the
program contained full one thou
sand dollars in cards sold from S5
to $50 each, was work that must
command everyone's sincere admira-
ton. Only a person endowed with
a commanding personality, wonder
Iul SdieSlhdHSHlp QUALITIES, uSeei-
mined effort and exalted energy,
could have put over such mighty
success in village no larger than
Palisade. 1t was really a triumph of
for larger proportions than many
things demanding whole communi-
ty force. The local affair hinged en-
tirely upon leadership, and Mrs. Err
nest Sibley, who has the honor of
turning such a, really unusual sum
into the church treasury, deserves
the highest praise, aside from any
thing else that might be said.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
HONEST HIGHWAY COMMISSION

Governor SilZer is a real fighter.
When he staggered the New Jersey
Legislature recently by dismissing the
State Highway Board he created
sensation. The highway commission
ers had become common talk as We
hicle through which the Paving Trust
operated. The Paving Trust own a
patent process for building highways.
There wasn't any other worth while.
The Highway Commission was con-
yinced of this. So, between the poll
ticians, contractors. engineers and
others interested in getting finger in
the pie, New Jersey was being blood
sucked to death, and there was nearly
$100,000,0 600 to spend on state high
ways! No wonder Governor Silzer
never would dare to interrupt the par
ty in power that wanted to spend that
big sum of money belonging to the
people just as it pleased!
The story of Governor Silzer's de-
sire to make three-man road COM
mission, and U. S. Senator Edges de-
termined efforts to make it four and
bipartisan, does not make good read
ing, because an attempt was made to
make the Governor out a liar, the
claim being made that he had given
a promise to submit the names he had
selected in advance to the Legisla-
ture. No such promise was ever made,
and Senator Edge was this week
forced TO to admit it. Be as liberal
and independent as one may, no other
Interpretation can be placed upon Mr.
Senator Edge than that he is manipu.
lating the Legislature to further his
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
ONE OF NATURES MARVELS
Naturalist Enthusiastic over the Won
derfuI Composition and Uses
of the Spiders Web.

In his book "A Naturalist in Him
alaya." Captain X. n. Kingston notes
that when spiders weD has become
worn out beyond further patching, the
maker eats it.
Il was at first very much surprised
10 think that II spiders stomach could
be so capacious as to contain the com
plete snare" says the captain. In
this however | was much mistaken
for found that a large, complete
snare, eleven inches in diameter, was
OF such delicate substance and com
preSSible into SO small bulk that,
when rolled into Il ball between the
fingers, it formed a compact mass but
little larger than an ordinary pins
head. A spider will often swallow en-
tire fly of much greater dimensions
than its own compact snare. | look
on The circular snare of the Epeira as
almost as beautiful an example of
mathematical accuracy in the life of
organic beings as the exquisite struc-
ture of the honeycomb.
But how much more wonderful does
1t all seem when we picture the web
as potential fabric. first woven into
an inimitable harmony to lure TO death
thousands of living creatures then tat
tered and torn in the tragedy. to be
again received into the nav of its
voracious host, to be repuritied in the
strange economy of spiders struc-
ture, to emerge again from the spin
ning-wheel in fine, transparent fila
ments, to be woven again into the
same lovely texture, and TO repeat the
same eternal drama that fills the mind
with such enthusiasm and admiration"
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

own ends. And in the Highway Com
mission embroglio he has not reflected
the slightest credit upon himself. If
an ordinary man had undertaken :.
trick such as Edge undertook to turn
it would have been called contempt
BILE and shabby. With Senator Edge
it was merely the rightful exercise of
petty party politics. Fortunately,
Senator Edges own party friends
nipped his effort in the bud and told
him how completely wrong he was.
The new highway commission for
one thing will be in honest, capable
hands, with no more chances of run
ming straight line surveys" on which
estimates are based, for roads that
finally cost double, because-well, be-
cause some difficulties cannot be fore
seen, and prices HAVE to go up.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
COMING EVENTS
CALENDAR
All Organizations Are InUited
to Register Coming Events
an This Column.
ClifsIde Park

CIifsIde Park
March 11--Motion picture; Congre-
gational Church; 7.30 p. m.
March 11-Sunday evening commu-
nifty service, Cliffside Mission.
March 12-Meeting of Mayor and
Council; Borough Hall; s p. m.
March 13-Ladies' Aid and Mission
ary Meeting; home of Mrs. Gridling-
ton; 2.3O p. m.
March 13-Mrs. Becker's Lecture,
home of Mrs A H. Omen, 1880 Abbott
blvd, Palisade; 8. Is p. m.
March 15-Meeting, Home Eco
Monies (Womans Club, home of
Mrs Hail.
March 16-St. Patrick's Night;
Epiphany Hall.
March &c. T. w. Woman's Club,
meeting.
Palisade
March 11-Union Church, Sunday
School, 10 a. M, Public Worship II
d. M, Young Peoples meeting 7.30
p. m.
March 12-Mrs. Becker's Lecture;
home of Mrs A. H. Omen
March 12-Debate by High School
boys; Palisade school house; p. m.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
Lendsn's First Theater.

1t is little difficult to realize that
in London, the Mecca Of the English
speaking theater devotee, there was a
time when an order was passed by
parliament for the compulsory clos
ing OF these palaces of amusement"
and making II crime 10 he present
as a spectator at play. This hap
pened In puritan times In 1912. whom
only two English theaters existed.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
KNICKERS FOR GIRL WORKERS
New Jersey Man Is Going to Do Away
With Employees Petticoats.

Because OF the great popularity Of
knickers among members of both
sexes, Harry r. Sellner of Newark, N.
j., vice president of the New Jersey
Retail Cothiers' association, declares
he Is going to do his best to get girls
to wear them to work. He will begin
this movement by equipping his own
feminine employees with knickers and
see what happens.
"Once the novelty is worn off" says
Sellner, the girls will be able to dress
in half the time they take now. The
really great advantage, too, to come
from such move would be the lessen
ing of accidents caused by fash Of
silken hose. There we're not near so
many such accidents when the fiappers
wore their ,knee-length skirts. If ex-
posed, limbs cease to be a novelty to
men,"
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
Jobs Tears Named.

The missionaries in the Hawaiian
islands named one plant. 1t grows on
reedlike stalks. kind Of knife edged,
rank growth that bears white enamel
beads Everybody calls these beads
Jobs tears.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
ALI Lose in Gard Game.

A card game in Charles Bigley's
pool hall at San Jose, Cal, was dis
rupted early in the morning by two
masked bandits who robbed eight
players OF about 500. One of the
eight also lost diamond pin valued
mt $500
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
ono Term for Stealing 10 Cents.

Long Term for Stealing 13 Cents.
Charged with stealing IL cents from
sixteen -year.old girl. William Horn
and James Matthews Of Chicago were
sentenced to spend ten years In
prison. Their victim was Ruth KOr-
bitz, and the 13 cents was all the
money she had.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
PunctuaIity of "Cop" Wins Him Bride.

Punctuality won bride for Patrol
man Harry j. Brebaugh, of Hunting
ton, Ind. Miss Mary K. Fisher, tele-
phone operator, admired the officers
punctuality in reporting. She made
known her admiration. He in return
complimented the telephone service.
They now are man and wife.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
Where camphor Como. From.

Most of our camphor comes from
Formosa. Japan and China. In China
whole families sometimes have shares
in a single tree. indeed the ownership
of a tree has been known to be shared
Nv 1000 peOplp
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
poo Had Many Friends.

Six thousand persons signed a pc
tition to save the life of dog which
a London (Englsnd) magistrate had
ordered TO be killed on account Of Its
alleged ferocity.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
Roman Soldier. Fed nard.T.ek.

Hardtark, similar TO the war bis
cult supplied to modern armies, was
an article of food for the Roman SOL
diers during the Second and Third CEN
turtles, A. u.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

Three Religions in China.
China has three religions with many
rs-Confucianism, Taoism and
Buddhism.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
A WISE LOVE FEAST

was a happy thought prompted the joint meeting on Wednesday of the members of the Chamber of Commerce and inc newly formed Rotary Club In the first place there was not only the members Of the Chamber with others the advsaby of starting another organization dedicated to the welfare of the progress. The Patriot believed that the Chamber, single organization doing the work of civic boosting capaby the present demanded But like women-and great menreserves the privilege of changing it's mind.
 The Chamber of Commerce. since the end of the has fostered of admirable schemes It has devised and devsng every modern and upodae method of bringing trade into the city Its Dollar Days have been marked it's weekly luncheons for it's directors hava brought many leaders together for interesting discus sion and exchange of points of view.
 Instead of staying from each other separate bodies and possibly working opposite directions the luncheon Of served explain matters The secretary of the Chamber for the telling experience of the bodies in his city, how they had worked together steadily and harmonousy and progressively civic good This should be- There who members of the Rotary Club who cannot be members Chamber there who belong to the Chamber will belong the Rotaans But interests will be both and public enthusiasm, matter how cured boosting Putnam and the promotion of interest is what most needed The of the organ izaon matters little long all working for Putnam
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
THE NEXT PRESIDENT

Mr Harding allowed 10 be known that he will again be candidate the Presidency in 1924 and there IS little reason he will be nominated and elected fhere are good Republicans who waggng their heads al
 ready in an agony that the President not the 10 succeed himself They point the deay signs of last NoYem bers eecons they that the President has fallen down this policy and that foreign policy But Mir Harding has almost years go. is not his fault that wrath fu nation November the worst Congress in history good piece of it's mind As to foreign policy MT Harding least adhered to of the principles that he was elected upon with consistency though there are many would have had otherwise He has been hampeed by Congress nerered with by the demagogues et Capitol Hill Mir Wilson his fall from grace But the President has without weaker eNecs- tive would not have dared the bonus b for instance when eowardy Congress nsncerey crying for its pas sage Mir Harding year and half to serve before he appears He has also Congress to deal with in the last half his We believe that the judgment will his difficulties in the first haf of his administration much his accomplishments in the eighteen months to
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
ANOTHER OFFENSIVE BLOCKED

many months Secretary Hughes has not been heard from very press But he has been distinctly tho job just The other day with the hope of creating argument difference between France and England in regard the Ruh the present German government sent to Washington of what they would do in order 10 get of the Rhneand It sent with the hope Hughes would make the of publishing the note in American press It would thereby find it's into the Eng French papers and the responsibility for it's pub Iicaon would with the United States Government But MT Hughes has become most able and astue diplomat He filed the in those vast archives maintained Tn that
 readfu pile stone the State War and Navy Build ing and Government that they want any France they'd best do through their diplomatic representative. who is still allowed to remain the gentlemen of the Wilhemstrasse must have muttered "Foiledr Rather neat, W call it.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1923
 At 10 O'Clock A. Nj. Sharp

Described as follows: My beautiful and valuable herd of thorobred Guern- sey cattle, including the Imported Guardian of knollwood bull No. 73,- 47s. All other livestock will also be sold. including my high grade cows. horses, pigs, and poultry. These cat tie are all healthy. having been under Federal supervision for three years.
 One fine two-horse mower, 1 steel hay rake, hay tedder, steel land roller, 1 new disc harrow. l dwelling harrow, 2 blows. cultivator, potato digger, weeder, new cream separator, grindstone, wheelbarrow. root-cutter. bob-sleigh, one horse lumber wagon in excellent condition, l pair of for ward wheels and pole. 1 extra good express wagon, l twentytwo foot lad der. several rolls Of wire, lots of pails and cans. new sprayer. 2 4a tons land lime, and all other small tools. IS tons of first class hay and an at traetive variety of useful household goods.
 Terms of sale. Cash If stormy, postponed to first fair day after. X first class caterer will attend
 C. D. ARNOLD,
 Putnam, Conn. T Y EDDY AItcTIONEER
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

t is unlawful to cut or injure trees ar shrubs within the limits of public highways in Michigan. without 8 per. nit from the authorities having juris. dietisH over such roads 1T any per son violates this law by not obtaining the consent ef the abuttine property owner. in addition Co a permit from the highway authorities. he Is liable tC lhe ahattinx property owner for dam. ages. Only by enforcing thts roadside tree law can the highways be made at tractive.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

the larger number One the least easily controlled desires
 life is that make easy profits ge rich quick Scattered about the country the cities and the smaller there and who having struggled and aved through
 lifetime, having inherited money refuse to turn deaf
 the ineran broker with his tales of huge profits from small investment He talks we'll his proposition sound his references appear be excellent check signed money drawn from the savings bank and then there failure the supposedly roebottom company the expected profits fail coming neomprehensib
 people property should take investing without consulting their banks But the banks do deal in getrch quick schemes apparently the quickest way become poor
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

IT'S CALENDAR SPRING, ANYHOW

will be Spring Opening Day" in Putnam, and all the shops will be feal dress not only for the window display arranged by the Chamber of Commerce. but be- cause the weather has to Spring darn just around the next Monday Time vas when suit ones clothes the weather bpt this year arrangement different II is of suing theweather clothes Perhaps every will buy hinseh gay new felt light and bright tie and whether chilled to the bone or not Great weather wh&r and f every woman will buy bright spring suit and some other of the funny looking dewdabs that why perhaps then weather will give up the struggle tenn per the wind to the spring lamb deceny able Anyhow here are the spring openings and the spring clothes Why bother about the weather?
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
Auction!

Having decided to retire from the farming business, l will sell my en- tire farm equipment of high class nature at my farm located about 2 F
 miles northeast of Putnam, Conn, near the Windham County Children's Home on the Providence Hartford pike road. at unrestricted public sale
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
WOODSTOCK TAX NOTICE

By virtue of a warrant issued Co me for the collection Of taxes levied on the grand list of the Town of Woodstock for the year 1922, and which are due on or before April lst 1923, notice is hereby given that for the purpose of collecting said taxes l will meet all persons liable Co pay a personal or property tax, at the fol. lowing times and places:
 Saturday, March 3ist, at the Post Office. Woodstock Valley. g A. M. un- til II A. M. Store of Daniel Davis West Woodstoek. i.30 P. II. until 3.30 r. M.
 Wednesday, April 4th, at the Post Office, East WoodstocS. s.80 A. ' until il30 4. Nj At Town Clerks office, North Woodstock, from l.30 P H until P. M.
 Monday, April 9th. at Post effiee Woodstock Hill. from s.3O A. m. until 10.30 4. N. At Saford's Store, South Woodstock, from l 4 NJ until i2 NJ. and from P Nj. until 2.30 r. NJ.
 By vote of the Town one-half of each persons property tax must be paid on one of the above dates, the remaining one-half may be paid on the first day of October at my house. The full amount may be paid on the first mentioned dates f any desires.
 All taxes not paid on one of these dates will have all legal fees and Q per cent interest added
 As the legally appointed personal tax collector of the Town of Wood stock, hereby give notice that l will receive such tax nt above places, dates and hours mentioned in March and April.
 S. II. PECKHAM,
 Collector of Taxes. Dated at Woodstock. March IA, 1923.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
GET-PooR-oUIcK SCHEMES

There pathetic story in all the weeks news than of the aged Hartford couple who listening to the Eldorado tales band of so-caed investment brokers
 themselves pennles and ruined. They had hoped to doG
 DIG sgs of lifetime in order to leave substantial otyv Now trey son. now making his way in distant f years is aefhing. the work and saving and ,',. aside the pos m the law courts promises have fa W ho will condemn, but ol IVY @mpathzo AaVfl ha
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

At the end of evenings address before gathering of his former students Professor Copeland the we'll beloved Eng fish don of Harvard remarked that spite of his sixty years he hoped address such gatherngsn fact he hoped be like Manuel Garcia who lived and taught until he a hundred, and then turned into cigar
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

The heroine in Mrs, Athertons much-talked-o novel, Black Oxen is restored to health through the widely adver sed gland treatment Naturally regardul of Mrs Atherton long and prominent American letters eoumnist should refer to her as "The Gland Old Lady
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

FOR SALE-one Richmond coal stove, large size. first class eondi. tion. Reason for selling, owner needs combination stove. Gail PROGRESS CONFECTIONERY STORE. Ii
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

The remark k attributed to Charles Hanson Towne that the modern poets need faith hope and clarity and the est of these is clarity"
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

FOR SALE-Second hand lumber, doors and windows Inquire at 70 MAIN STREET, Putnam. i1-l2'
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

Lost-Somewhere in the minds of those who stayed at home one perfectly good War Memorial Finder will please report to those who served.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

FOR SALE-On account of other work, will sell cheap or exchange for hens, $ young Holstein COWS. Also II pure bred Barred Rock bullets. Price S23.00. Address \. A. BACHAND, R. F. D. No. 3, Seuthbridge, Mass. Tel. Putnam 2S9-2. I2s
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

FOR SALE-Federal Truck, Mode U. F. 1920, ton rack body, all weather cab, tires and paint in good condition, motor recently rebored Address P O. BOX 1i6, Nasonville R. l. n-Is.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
FOR SAIE-Illni

FOR SALE-Lumber wagon (single or double) bay horse, weight 1400 lbs, cheap; chestnut horse and top buggy. Also cows. Inquire of ALEXIS BEAUDREAUIT. Sawyer District, Putnam. Tel. 97-5.
 lI-I5s
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

Oh Shueks It's almost time begin squabbling abou | hAight saving again.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

WITTER BROS, AUGTIoNEERs office and Salesrooms, 42 Main St,
 Danielson, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Farm; known sas tn. Walter Brown farm, situate oppo- site Pomfret Golf Grounds. Twen. ty-two acres of land, 12 room house, all modern improvements Barn 40x4S; horse barn; ice house
 shop and poultry house. Buildings alone could not be replaced for si5,- 900. 0ne-hah mile to Pomfret station. !. mile to school. stores, etc. Price, S5,000. Part cash FRANK o. DAVIS, Pomfret Cen. ter. Conn. i0-13
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
THURSDAY, MARCH 2s, 1923
A, 2 O'Clock P. M.

At O'Clock P. M. to act upon the following articles; 1. To see if the Town will vote to build four-room schooihouse to be erected in the Village of Mechanics vile, in what was formerly the 18th District, in the Town of Thomp- son.
 2. To see if the Town will acquire by gift or purchase a suitable site for said sehoolhouse.
 8. To see fl the Town will appoint a committee to acquire said land for the Town and contract in behalf of the Town for the construction of said building
 1. To see if the Town will appro- priate the sum of s35, ,00O for the pur- chase of said land and the construc- ton of said buildings
 WILFRED H. BELLEROSE
 CHARLES V. CHASE
 LEON N. WALKER
 Selectmen. Dated at Thompson. Conn, March 21, 1923.
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Clearing These Who Have Something Dispose Of Wishing Acquire Something; For Employer and Elm Joyce; Brings Buyer and Seller Together
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
AUCTION

On account of i'll health and unable to care for my stock. l will sell at Public Auction on the premises tn North Woodstock Village
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Day old chicks and
 matching eggs. Rhode Island Reds and Barred Plymouth Rocks. Chjcks 100, S25.00; 200, s23.oo per 100 {, 300, s22.00 per 100; 500 or more, s20.00 per 100. White Leghorn and Ancona Chicks, s20.00 per LOO ; 200, sls.0o per 100; 300, sfTOe per 100; 500 or more, s15.00 per 100. After May 1b prices on all chicks reduced $500 per 1oo- Eggs $500 per 100; s1.50 for setting of Is. F. L. HERRfCK, R. F. n No. 1, Putnam. Phone 6l5-4. to-1
Putnam patriot., 1923-03-23

FOR SALE-Rhode Island Red eggs for setting. Is for SIPS. or s7.0O per hundred; also new Banner root cutter for poultry. $500; also No. 5 Star churn, new, price s3.50. FRANK 0. DAVIS, Pomfret Cen ter, Conn. IO-IT