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The Colorado statesman., 1923-01-13

discover ones self arrayed in gay col
ors and silks that shine like the petals
of flowers.
For little girls, as for older ones,
georgette crepe and taheta silk are
mainly depended on for party frocks.
and they make the prettiest ones i'm
aginable. There are some new printed
silks, In patterns showing small flow
ers against ligbt-colored background.
that will come in for attention as soon
as they are displayed, but they will
not outshine the dresses made of plain
or changeable taffeta or those of
georgette. The older of the two girls
pictured has a frock of blue georgette
worn over thin silk slip. 1t is so
simply made that it does not need to
be described-just plain, straight
skirt, hemmed at the bottom, and
short-sleeved waist with paneled over
blouse Ribbon in three colors makes
the pretty girdle, with ribbon roses and
rosettes set about it and two long ends
hanging at the left side. Lovely glossy
curls, that girls have right to be
proud Of are just what one would ex-
pect to find among the possessions of
this fine little lady. They are fastened
back with small barrette.
Pink taffeta and picot edged frills
of the silk are all that it takes to make
The Colorado statesman., 1923-01-13

A 4 THE end of n perfect day, and
a of many another kind Of day. the
much-occupled woman Of the present
slips into some sort of negligee. If she
of some sort invites her to be comfort
able and charming at the same time
and this is consummation devoutly to
be wished. She can begin the day In a
breakfast coat, and end 1t up in
boudoir robe, spending part of 1t. mean
The Colorado statesman., 1923-01-13
Negligees for Every Hour;
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Party Frocks for the Girls

and eyes. The pretty headdress and
low-heeled slippers correspond with Its
style and they are important acces-
sories with any negligee.
Caught in the camera, all drsssed
up in their party frocks, these two
little girls are pleased with life in gen.
eral and with themselves and their
finery in particular. 1t is very nice
when great occasions happen along,
like birthday parties and the like. to
The Colorado statesman., 1923-01-13
TWO TASTY PARTY Faocks EoR CHILDREN

;olors in the embroidery. Or they are
finished with Persian bands and these
are effective on Grecan models. Black
satin with flowing sleeves, in wildly
selored georgette, as magenta or jade,
makes dignified and beautiful neg.
ligee.
The negligee pictured of crepe de
chime Is an example of artful and
beautiful druping and is without EN-
bellishment of any kind except for
handsome silk ornament at the waist
line under which 1t fastens with hooks
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
LOCAL LEAGUE MEETS
Putnam Women Voters Assume Quota
 of County 1924 Allotment

The Putnam League of Women Vot. era held its November meeting at the home of Mrs. Chester Child last Fri day There was an unusually large attendance.
 Mrs. Arnold. local president, con d1cted the meeting. The League ac. eeptad its allotment of the county quota for 1924. \ letter from John ]. N Nhilehrad thanked tho ladies for their cooperation the night of The street fair. Another letter acknowledged help given the county league work this past year The now county pTeai. dant. Mrs. William Valentine of Pom fret. sent a laSter of greeting and promise for the coming year.
 The leeaon of the meeting was from the Qnestionnaire. Mrs. W. | Bar Der told of Education and Sehools; 1; Mrs. Nikolod of Health Questions were asked and an open discussion fol- lowed
 Miss R0samoud Daniels0n. Mrs. Annie Child and Mrs. George Twixg were chosen to serve as the nominat- ing and program committee to report names and plans for 1924 at ths an numl business meeting c. be held ln the Chamber of Commerce rooms Dec. Z0th.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
CITY COURT BUSY
Man and Wife Go to Jail For Having
 Become Intoxicated


 James and Mary Judd, partners in life by reason of their having been married and sharers too in whatever liquid refreshment there may be avail able through their own activity. were jointly presented before Judge Gel ssler in the city court Monday morn ing. charged with having been intoxi. cafed
 James and Mary. having become boisterogs in their Main street room ing house, following their overindul- geHce in anti-VOlztead stuff. were talk en in charge by the police. James was sentenced 10 jHii for 30 days and Mary was fined Si0 and costs of go. Un- able 10 pay, she accompanied her husband to the county jail whefe they will both work out their respective sentences.
 William Kelley, 6e. Of Norwich, was another who appeared before Judge 6eiAaler. He was in sorry com diti0n because of his having imbib- ed in a brew of uncertain alcoholic content. but which left him highly re- morseful for his having ..slipped" " and also determined he never would again. He said he purchased his m0onshine in Norwich and somehow, arrived ln Putnam, he couldn't exactly remember how He seemed to welcome the 90 days jail sentence that was imposed.
 On Monday Napoleon Cournoyer of Ballouville was arraigned at the ia- stance of the State Police, charged
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
When the women of
 PUTNAM asked we answered

Because the housewives them selves created Bond Bread. it simply has to be as pure and fla vorful as the best home made. We must use the same home in- gredientsthat you usein your own kitchen. And the baking kitchen n1usf be perfectly appointed to produce a perfect loaf day-in- and-day-out.
 At last we are fcadyi Almost every good grocer hereabouts, is happy today, for now when you ask him:
 Have you any Bond Bread ?" Yes he will say we have it at lastl"
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

VOUR neighbors have often
 l asked each other Why can't we get that wonderful Bond Bread they have in Boston, New York and other cities ?"
 The reason has been simply this: You had to wait till the time when Bond Bread could have it's own kind of bakery in this vicin- ity-a really sunlit. splendid baking kifchen-the kind that's fit for the pure home ingredi- ents of Bond Breadi
 Now you can get fresh Bond Bread every day the same loaf that 43,040 housewives taught us how to make.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
PEPIn wTHDRAws CASE
Damage Suit Agsins, L. A. Wolfe in
 Court Two Years

After having been on the superior court docket since 1921. Arthur pepin has caused the withdrawal of bis suit against Louis A. Wolfe.
 This court action involved a deal by which the Putnam Buick Company and the Putnam Motors, inc. were consolidated. Mir. Wolfe was at the head of the Buick concern and Mir Pepin of the Stakeholder Company and with the consolidation. Mf. Wolfe re- tired as Buick dealer, but retained 6 small interest in the new incorp0rat cd concern that WAS crested, 9G shares of which Mir. Pepin held
 Mir. Pepin sought alleged damages growing out of the consolidation, bat has now withdrawn hin case.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
City School Children Write
 Themes on "Educati0n Week"
INTERESTING ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS ARE PREPARED AS FART OF OBSERVANCE PROGRAM IN
 PUTNAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
George H. Shafer Principal of Wlmau,ie Normal School
 dresses Rotary Club at Luncheon Wednesday

A a feature of National Educa- tlen week, which was observed iasf week, pupils iH the hirh and graded schools of Putnam were called unon Co write 800 word essays an the subject of Education" Excellent paners were prepared by the ydaug people and some of the best of them are print l ed below. one from each of the eity s public schools
 Supt. of Schools Ralph C. Jenkins. held 8 conference with the principals of the schools and at that time the program was drawn up that was car week. \ suitable program was also ried out in the town schools last carried out af Thursdays session of the evening school.
 At Wednesdays meeting of the Putnam Rotary Club last week. "Eda- cational Week was noted when spe- cial significant program was intro duced and an address was delivered by i George H. Shafer. principal of the Willimantic Normal School and who is a member of the Willimantic Rotary Club.
 The theme on "Edneation." by Sa- AAaE s9tHAA1HH Nt ##HA NAh2AAAAA AtAtt& VI the Smith Street school, Is as follows Education in school The work of i the Bureau of Education in eonnec- tion with rural schools is carried on I in cooperation with the state sys- tens, the Federal authorities assist l ing the state officers when asked so to do.
 The work of this division may be said to fall under the following head ings:
 l. It acts as clearing house of information on every phase of rural school work all over the country
 2. It gives information concern normal schools. and advice concern ing the training of teachers.
 3. It draws up programs of study for rural school work
 i. II organizes rural teacher nea9- ing courses. Throughout the cDuRs try rural teachers are enrolled for reading courses. who are advised to read certain books selected for theil special adaptability.
 .. The Bureau constantly sends ou5 literature with or without one of its representatives, showing the needs of the rural schools.
 At the invitation of authorities in charge. the division sends out rep rcsentatives to make a complete sur vey of schools in rural districts
 One of the latest sarvfe= publish ed hy the division and typical of this work is that of Wyoming h this instance a committee appointed by the Governor and provided for hg Che slaIe legislature sent an invitation to the Bureau of Education for gbe survey of its schools
 The method of conducting this sur pay consisted in personal visits to the schools and teacher by fne aemaeis of the survsg. visits to tho county superintendeHts the col action of sta. tistieal data, etc.
 To arouse interest of rural inhabi- tants af Wyoming. inquiring whether the schools were satisfactory and what complaints there were against them. the Bureau of Education gave fur ther direct help in drawing ID these new laws incorporating the changes and improvements suggested iu the report
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

After ehopping with axes for more than two hours. workmen succeeded in reseuing a man from q block of as- phalf where he had been imbedded all night. at Canton, Ohio. He had fallen over a small embankment into a pool of warm asphalt while walking near an asphalt plant the night before his discovery In the meantime the asphalt hardened. He apparently suffered no serious effects.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
POSTPONE ANNUAL MEETING

Beeause of the inability of some Of the members of the executive board and others interested to be present. il was deemed advisable to postpone tho business meeting of Putnam Chapter American Red Gross from Monday evening, Dec. 2. to Monday evening Dee 10.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
cuARANToRs MEET
Getting Ready For Winter chautau-
 aua.-Eiset Ticket Committee


 With the date for the opening of Chautauqua rapidly approaching, the guarantors have inaugurated an in- tensive campaign to sell season tick cts. An unusually strong program has been secured for this season g series of entertainments to be given in the High school hall, the program as revised, appearing in last week 2 Patriot.
 Tine guarantors met on Monday eve ninp in the office of Judge Edgar Ii. Warner and the president. Dr. Pease presided. Mrs w. R. Barber was elected 10 serve on the hall commit tee and the following ticket com. mittee was chosen: Mrs. Child, W. Y. Moss. Rev. John C. Stoddard. Miss Emma Roberts. Miss Edith Kent, Miss Annie Cogan. John Child. Carl Gil bert. c. Stanley Shaw. W. A. Nelson, Miss Abbie Keith, Howard (. Brad ford, Miss Mary Wheaton, Miss Edith Bowen, Miss Marion Warren, Charies Richardson. Mrs. Josephine Green and D. B. Gilbert.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

with reckless driving. It was alleg- ed that another ear stopped in front of Cournoyer and that he did not stop his own machine quick enough to avoid running into the rear of the car ahead, causing damage estimated at less than StO. His case was con tinued for q week.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
A 0. H. CONVENTION
County Organization Meets in Pom
 fret.-Judge T~oney President

The A. o. fl. county board e0nven- tion was held in 4. O. H. hall, Pom fret. Sunday afternoon, November 25th. Delegates from Willimantic, Putnam and Pomfret were present. The election of officers was as fol- lows. County president. Judge James r. Twomey of Wiliimantie; vice presi- dent. James O'Brieh of Putnam; sec retary. Edward Duffy of Putnam treasurer, Thomas Maher of Pomfret. Interesting addresses were given by Judge Twomey of Wiliimantie Thomas Maher of pomfret, J. II Raf. ferty. James O'3rien and Edward Duffy of Putnam
 After the meeting there was g so- cial session.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

Airplanes wiil be used for bust ness and pleasure in the United States within the next ten years on scale commensurate with the ex- tension of automobile traffic between 1905 and 1915. 1t ia predicted in . statement issued by the Department of Commerce.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

4 Los Angeles judge allowed hus- band. who was ill and unable to work. five dollars a week alimony from his wife's salary of hundred and forty dollars a month. pending permanent disposition of the case.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30

A new gold currency In the form of frye Bond" may be issued by Ger many. This would be stabilized on the basis of the Bourne quotations for rye.
Putnam patriot., 1923-11-30
Write. Abou, Flag


 Girard M0rrissette. student at the Putnam Evening school wrote about. "The Flag" in his theme on Educa ton Week. which Is as follows.
 Columbus never saw the mainland of North America John and sebas- tian Cabot were the first Co sail along the eastern eeaaf of the continent Upon their discoveries England laid claim to the vast territory of America.
 The Cabots planted upon our shor- es the ensign of King Henry VII l. was a red cross upon white field.
 In 1906 Scotland became a part of England The white cross of s.. Andrew was combined with the red cross of England The field was changed from white to blue. This was the flag carried by the Pilgrims of the Mayfiower and used as the standard of Massachusetts colony
 Jamestown. Virginia, was settlet by Englishmeu in 1907. This colony adopted white flag with coiled snake upon it. Beneath the snake was the motto, Don't Tread On Me
 Tn the time of the Revolution, Washington was made commander of the Continental army. He saw the need of a common standard 80 that troops from all the different colonies might know each other.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

looked that do you?"
Their blanched faces were answcl
enough.
That's fine thing to pull at this
gasping last the big man growled
Did you think we were goin' to send
out invitations to your friends adver'
t;sin' this thing?" He pointed to the
raft. This amt no time to think
about buildin' arks."
You're too funny, Bodine," Este
ban ripped back at him. II tell you
this thing is all off,"
who says so?" ....
= ~ do"
Esteban beat him to the nearest
rife.
put that gun down: it's loaded
Buck said carelessiy.
You heard me-" the boys tense
face did not relax. II tell you this
things Off"
Bodine began to believe him.
You don't mean it?"
II mean it all right, Bodine. My
people are down there! The Rancho
will get it worse than any other place,
This deal is Oft until get them out"
Il amt got no objection to that" he
cried. Get 'em out! 1t won't take
three of us to push this raft off.
You two beat it back and get your
folks away. I'll stay here"
"Oh. no, you WON'T Esteban did
not raise his voice. I'm not takin'
any chance on you. Once we got
out of sight you'd let her go. and
get out of here on the jump. III be
stayin'." ....
That suits me. But listen: don't
you lose your nerve in these God
awful hills when we're gone. I'll
bust you il it's the last thing I do if
you double-cross me-"
That goes two ways. Bodine. You
fail me, and I'll kill you in spite of
hell. Romero, you go with him as
far as his ranch. He'll take you
there; If he pulls a gun on you, plug
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

sister had turned into the eastern
leg of their trail. His companions
were right behind him. Bodne gave
the orders from then on.
With expert hands, he crumbled the
dynamite and heated it. While he
was getting the grease that he
Romero and Esteban fashioned the
raft that was to carry their instru-
ment of destruction. Buck was ready
as soon as they were. Each one of
them had come in loaded down with
material to supplement the iron and
steel Buck had already cached for the
bomb
Esteban wondered at the big fell
lows dizziness as he watched him
work.
He nailed an eight-foot cedar sap
ling spar-fashion at the end of the
raft, and on this he looped and wired
his long, slow-burning fuse
Pour the oil over the front of it
now, "he commanded when he had
finished. "Once this fuse burns down
to it, she'll blaze up like a house
afire.'
Esteban flung his empty can into
the water
I'VE amt going to drown no one,
are we?" Romero demanded. His
people would be right in the path of
the food.
Esteban jumped to his feet.
That's so, Bodine. Is there water
enough here to do that"
For once Buck could be honest.
you bet there is" he cried. This
waters goin' to drop about thou
sand feet in seven miles. That'll
give it kick thatll tear the hinges
right off the old barn door, He
turned cold eye on his companions.
You boys don't mean you over
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

No trace OF the men she pursued
had been left on the rocky land
where she stood, She rode an ever
enlarging semi-cirole In the hope OF
picking up her trail, Half an hours
patient work rewarded her with clear
cut hoof-prints In the sand to the
north. The horses that made them
were going In that direction, too.
Her tedious progress took from her
the last bit OF strength she possessed.
But had she been able to double her
pace. she would have hardly caught
up with her brother.
Neither he nor Bodine had stopped
once In their wild ride from Webster
Creek to peer back for possible pur-
suit. Romero had attended to that
on his own initiative. But they had
been nearly two hours ahead of Mer-
cedes. With ease that surprised even
Buck, they had cut through Acklin's
country as they had planned,
Esteban had reached the little cove
below Coal Creek by the time his
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Kim. I'll wait until the moon comes
up before I shove off the raft. You'll
have plenty of time to make it. You
get Mercedes and Basilio into the
Ellis. God have mercy on you if
you don't. You better get along
now"
They walked to their horses. Ro-
nero waited for Bodine to move
ahead. Buck stopped for a brief
word.
You be on the level with me to-
night. Arrascada, and I'll be square
with you. I'll see that the Senorita
and the kid are all right
| Esteban watched without moving
until they were out of sight. Before
him were the longest hours of his
| life. In various ways he tried to be-
guile himself into believing that all
was we'll AS time went on, his tor
ture increased; but the agony he was
enduring was as nothing compared to
! the sufferings of the girl who was
searching for him.
| The long twilight had faded at last;
and with the suddenness of a drawn
curtain. darkness closed down upon
the l1ushed world, The night sounds
of the wild beat against her ears with
the passing OF an hour. Her pony
stumbled repeatedly.
She determined to leave the horse
behind. Removing his bride, she
left him to wander home as best he
could. The pinto whinnied as she
moved away in the blackness.
Her dress was soon torn to tatters:
her limbs scratched and bleeding.
More than once she missed her foot
ing and came crashing down on
Jagged stumps or sharp roots.
The last time this happened she
felt her ankle, and her hand came
UP wet with blood. Mercedes lay
where she had fallen, waiting for the
strength to rise. She listened in vain
for the murmur of the water. She
was lost. She wanted to cry out;
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28
BEGIN HERE TODAY

Ackiin, big boss OF the Double A
ranch. and Bodine. new owner of the
old Webster place, rob the Basques of
Paradise Valley OF their water supply,
Acklin secretly builds n dam and
cuts off the water from Bodne's
ranch. For revenge Bodine plots
with the Basaues to blow up the
dam. Mercedes Arrascada, through
her little blind brother Rasilio, hears
Of a mysterious trip taken by her
brother Esteban. Mercedes follows
Esteban Immediately.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

but she opened her mouth the first
time, and no sound came. With SUI
preme courage she forced herself TO
her feet, She tried calling again.
and this time her voice rang out
among the trees, The sound OF II re-
assured her, She repeated her cry.
II hung on In the stiffness,
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28
Vanity Case

You can get as large or as small a
vanity case as you wish. The finest
have just room for two puffs and are
encased In brocaded cloth and de-
pended from silken cords. The larg-
est are as large as overnight cases and
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

In washing gray. black or dark
blue materials. put salt enough to
make a strong solution. This will
set the color.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

The young lady across the way says
she can't understand why tho inter-
urban railroad companies are in so
much trouble, with so many bus lines
to help carry the people and relieve
the congestion.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28
Relief for Burn,
Mayonnatse Dressing

Put a little damp soda on YOU
burn and it will relieve the pain.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

The all-over beaded coat, short
model. Is worn with a perfectly plain
skirt. Steel beads are used and
platinum fox makes the collar which
finishes II at the neck.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28
Headed Coat

contain every possible cosmetic. as
well as much space for incidentals.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

In making mayonnaise dressing stir
the beaten eggs into the cold vinegar
and when the mixture is boiled the
dressing will not curdle. When eggs
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28
Black Gown

An attractive gown of black fiat
crepe is trimmed with medallion
shaped motifs made Of taffeta In diff
ferent shades.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Drapes, too, are essential parts of
every French evening gown-espec-
tally the front drape which is Egyp-
tian and the side Grapes which are
Callot.
A cry wide hipline is another new
effect much sought for. 1t is
achieved by loops of lace or ribbon on
each side.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28
SIT Soda First

slit your soda before you put II
into your cake unless you dissolve 1t
In hot water.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28
TaReta In Tiers

TERED frocks are shown In taffcta
as well as In the softer silks and
woods.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28
Sh0rt Goats

Short box coats are said to be TAX
ing the place of short jacquettes with
the ties--particularly for sport wear.
Box pleated, side pleated and accor-
dion pleated skirts are popular with
II,
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28
Gossip;s Come,
Pink Ta6cfa

Pink taffeta is having an inning
this season--for bouffant frocks IL is
quite the rage. Also one sees some
rather ravishing little hats, poke
shaped, fashioned from II.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28
Atractiye Combination

A white MORE gown with simple
but distinctive lines gains beauty by
being worn with a very full, very long
cape OF sapphire blue velvet collared
with gray fox.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

are added to the hot vinegar This u
almost inevitable.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

Cretonne Oyerblouses
Overblouses OF cretonne have Coli
lars and cuffs OF white linen and are
worn with white flannel skirts.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28
The Burning Raft

A quarter of an hour after Mer-
cedes caught her first glimpse of the
lake, she stood at the waters edge.
Her eyes swept the shore-line in
every direction, but she caught sight
of no moving thing. Far away to
the south the top of the wall that
held back the water showed low
gray streak against the horizon.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-28

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