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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19

which occurs annually about this time
of the year has been gone through
with on large number Of Windham
county farms. The county agent has
in many instances assisted IN this
work.
Since the selecting Of breeders oc
ours after the culling It IS a case Of
selecting the best from the best.
Vieor and vitality. trueness 20 type
and size as well rs all Indication as 10
egg production should be considered
in picking out the hens which are u
be used as breeders.
Nigor and vitality are terms hard
10 describe. Perhaps the best test
is TO finish a year Of heavy production
in good physical condition With
such birds the heads are usually short
and broad rather than the long, crow
head type. The eyes are prominent
and well apart on the sides OF the
head rather than turning IN or look
ing forward The legs are rather
short, set well apart, and the body As
full rather than long drawn out and
stilty. The body il well balanced AMI
the back is nearly level. Hens that
finish the year with an indication 4
heavy production, but are apparently
exhausted, are not fit 10 keep as
breeders.
Standard requirements and high
egg production can be bred in the
some individual, only II is much hard
er than when working for only one
II there are any standard require
ments that conflict seriously with egg
production they win undoubtedly be
altered as soon as information re
garding an advisable change becomes
plain TO the poultry public.
In size, hens should approximate
quite closely the standard weight of
the breed they represent. Extreme
variations, either above or below the
standard weight, are equally undesir-
able. The small bird does not carry
enough BODY weight to supply heavy
production demands and the over
large bird is apt TO be little beefy.
Even after the breeding pen Is
selected the birds should be kept
under constant supervision and any
that weaken or show evidence of low
capacity should be taken out.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19
j fss::s' eiis'Ga5S' Letters
editor
Editor of The Patrio, !:

Editor of The Patriot:
Dear sir lis the United States the
ally Of Germany or of France?
/ The pro-German propaganda run
ming through many of our newspapers
and the comments of those persons
who learn words by rote and who
never think, but think they do, seem
ingly answer this question in the af-
/ frmatiye.
Why, the question is often asked,
does Great Britain oppose France,
/ Italy and Belgium in declaring Ger
many in default in her agreement to
pay up?
Many contend that Germany must
+ be enabled TO come back" in order
that the affairs Of the world can be
composed.
"Come back" TO what?
Germany was prosperous in 1914
and because Of that fact she felt
strong enough TO attempt to conquer
the world.
Was il an advantage 20 the world
that Germany was prosperous7
In 1870 Germany was prosperous
and attacked France. History re-
veals that Germany has been thirty
-four times a wiIful war aggressor.
The only way to insure the peace Of
the world is to keep Germany down.
No habitual criminal nation should
be permitted to come back" merely
to satisfy the selfish material interests
Of those so ready 20 forget the mil
lions Of men put TO death, the millions
Of men crippled for life and the
destroyed s200. 900, 900, 900 Of the
werid's savings brought upon the
world by prosperous Germany In
1914.
We should all wish France success
in her undertaking in the Ruhr dis
triet. The attitude Of Amersca and
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19

under the authority Of a government
which proclaims its chief purpose as
10 promote the general welfare"
The Eighteenth Amendment was
placed in the federal constitution af-
ter more than one hundred years Of
definite agitation of the man-wrecking
quality of alcohol. and after more
than fifty years Of definite legislative
progress TO outlaw the indefensibse
alcoholic drink traffic. The amend
ment was approved by the congress
and ratified by forty-six out of forty
eight states, by the votes of more than
5000 state legislators IN favor and
only 1899 against. No amendment TO
the federal constitution has ever re-
ceiyed any such measure Of civic APP
prevail.
The definition OF one-half of one per
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19

cent rs a maximum alcoholic content
was originally framed as a part Of the
internal revenue system, long before
the days Of prohibition" and is bas-
ed on scientific inquiry abundantly
verified by experience. The person
who sets out to repeal or modify this
definition must first overcome the
truths of modern science.
The moment any honest citizen sets
out upon that backward path with an
open mind. In that moment he begins
% realize the truth, and as his honest
inquiry progresses he cannot fail To
realize that the Eighteenth Amend
ment and the essential features Of the
Volstead Act arc founded upon the
bedrock Of natural law.
And. finally. when the honest, can
did citizen faces these facts, he can
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19

exhibitors. The Connecticut Holstein
herd won first place at the Eastern
States exposition at Springfield in
September, but the Jersey herd had
never shown as a group previous to
the show at Syracuse.
Keep Production Records
Archie Gallup, Scotland; F. w.
Willoughby. Canterbury, and Sylvio
Gauthier. Danielson, are three of the
men who have recently started to keep
dairy production records with the CO.
operation of the county agent.
N. E. NJ. p. A. Locals to Meet
The following is the tentative
schedule for the holding of local n.
Z. NJ. p. A. meetings in Windham
county.
Woodstock, Monday. October %.
500 p. m: Scotland, Tuesday, Oeto-
Der %, 100 p. m. Hampton, Tuesday,
October %, 500 p. M; Brooklyn,
Wednesday, October "a, $50 p. m.
Danieis0n, Wednesday, October -,
7.30 p. m; Pomfret, Thursday, Oeto-
Der 25. 7.30 p. m. Windham, Friday,
October 26, 7.30 p. m; Plainfield,
Saturday, October p, l.30 p. m.
Annual Meeting Dec.
Plans for the Windham County
Farmers Association annual meeting
were recently discussed at meeting
held in Grange hall Brooklyn The
plans call for a most excellent exhi-
bition and speaking program. De.
eember 7 has been set as the date
Bushel Box Popular
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19


Editor Putnam Patriot:
Dear Sir:-The outstanding feat
ures Of the resolutions recently adopt
ed by officials and members Of the bar
In the several counties Of Connecticut,
have been the appeals for the rigid en-
foreement Of Law and for an active ex-
preston Of public sentiment" in sup
port Of law; and with special refer
ence 70 the Eighteenth Amendment
and the Volstead Act.
II seems in order 10 point out, not
only that II is the sworn duty Of every
citizen 10 uphold the law, whatever his
personal opinion Of it.--for such Is
the essence Of civic loyalty and with
out IL there can be no government Of
the people; but especially Is u inn
portant TO emphasize the fact that the
desired public sentiment Is already in
existence latent, and needing only
70 be aroused.
I make this statement deliberately.
and respectfully invite consideration
thereof, because IL Is a fact beyond
dispute that no citizen who will can
didly and honestly face the underlying
facts can do otherwise than sustain
the Eighteenth Amendment and the
essential features of the Volstead Act.
What, then, are the underlying faets7
There Is an old-time political adage
that nothing is settled until II Is SET
tied right" What il the main fact
underlying the Eighteenth Amendment
and the civic policy Of prohibition" as
applied TO the trafic In alcoholic IL
quors as a beverage7 Just this: Not
one citizen who opposes prohibition
win defend alcohol as q safe and
wholesome beverage. Please get that
statement clearly in mind, and then
think il out for yourself.
No person can use sch beverages
20 any considerable degree without
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19
Connecticut Herd Win.

Al the Worlds Dairy Congress held
at Syracuse. y. y. the Holstein and
Jersey state herd won first place in
the state herd competition and second
place in the world contest. being de-
feated in both instances by herds
from Canada. The state herd IS com
posed in each case of seven females
and three male animals and must be
owned by not less than ise separate
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

Il greatly relieved b. constitutional treat
fuent HALLS CATARRH MFpTeINr
is constitutional remedy. Catarrhal
Deafness Is caused by an infiamed corr
dition Of the mucous lining Of the F4staz
chan Tube. When this tube Is inflamed
YOU have a rumhilng sound or imperfect
hearing. and when II is entirely cL>>-1
Deafness Is the result. Unless tie In
fiammation can be reduced. your hearing
NAV be destroyed forever HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE acts though the
blood on the mucous surfaces OF the svs-
tenn. thus reducing the Inflammation and
assisting Nature in restoring normal cons
ditions.
Circulars free All Druggists
r. J. Cheney & Co. Tole 70, Ohio
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not longer refuse 10 become part Of
the desired public sentiment" IL Is
for this reason that | say deliberately
that the desired public sentiment Is
already latent, and needs only to be
aroused
As long as 1t remains latent, law
luasness win flourish. The RESPONSE
bility for present conditions rests in
definitely with those leading citizens
who know the facts, but viii not stand
up fer the truth. IL Is ridiculous 10
say that the lawless elements can con-
tinue 10 rule and ruin when once pub
lie sentiment gets into action. Tho
time has come for each and every citi-
zen TO take decisive stand upon this
vital issue Of law and order.
ALLEN b. LINCOLN.
Hartford, Conn.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19
BY COUNTY AGENT DAVIS

ties Of apples.
The inherent keeping qualities of
applies in storage are definitely re-
lated to the cultural and orchard SAM
tation practices of the grower, who Is
responsible for the production If
sound. properly matared fruit. To
have good keeping qualities, apples
should be fully grown and well eeler-
ed. When properly matnred AMI
eolored they are less likely 10 seald
and are in better condition generally
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19

ers are taking action IN connection
with standardizing their product.
The quality Of the product that
could be found in Windham county
deserves a quality package.
The adoption Of box was one Of
the first acts of the California Citrus
Growers after their organization was
effected. This box was a definite
size and shape and was accepted as
the standard package for oranges.
Everyone now knows of the Sunkist
oranges as a standardized product.
A large volume of eggs produced
by Windham county poultrymen are
now known as the New England Maid
brand and, undoubtedly, after due
time the fruit industry will hit upon
method by which a portion Of the
fruit produced in this section will be
further standardized as to package
and grades.
The cooperative fruit exhibit al
both the Woodstock and Brooklyn
fairs was eomplimented upon by pro-
ducers and consumers alike; the pro-
ducers realizing that superior fruit
can be grown in this section and the
consumers learned that high quality
fruit is available.
Apple Storage
There is wide variation in the
storage quality Of the different varie-
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19

TO be held in storage fef the maxi
mum period. Apples that from 81
storage standpoint are overripe,
whether they have ripencd on the
trees or while awaiting delayed stor-
age. have passed their prime condi.
ton and may be expected 10 deterior.
ate quickly in storage.
Apples should be handled IN all the
operation of picking. grading. pack
ing and hauling with that degree Of
care necessary TO prevent serious
bruising. skin punetures or other me-
chancial injuries. To insure sound
ness and good keeping quality, apples
must be properly grown, carefully
handled in harvesting and packing
and stored as quickly as possible after
they are picked.
A uniform temperature Of 81 to %
degrees Fahrenheit is accepted as
standard for the storage of apples.
The usual humidity of refrigerated
storage rooms is about SIS per cent.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19
EPoCH.MAklNG

Teacher: willie. what great
enange occurred during the World
War;
Willie: Pop bought Nav new
dashboard. y = American Legion
Weekly.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19

Six thousands tons OF Alberta coal
VIII be sold IN Toronto az SD a ton
TINS price compares with $3.50 ask.
ed FOR United States anthracite there.
or $3.50 less a ton.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19

Many of the
poultry men IN
W INDIAN county
will be considering
their breeding flock
FOR next year dur
ing the next month
and half. The
heaviest culling
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Connecticut Herd Wins World Dairy Congress.-N. e
M p. A. Locals Meet.-Farmers' Association Discusses
Annual Meeting Program.-Bushe Box for Apples
Comes Into Greater Use.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-19

The feature of
Windham county s
fruit industry this
fall was the appear
ance of the bushel
box in a larger way
than has ever been
the case until this
year. 1t indicates
that the fruit grow
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21

Patronize home industry.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21
MOSCOW, VATICAN
 STATUS STRAINED
Pope Felt Obliged to Appeal to London to Get Action in
 Church Dispute

ROME, March 21. - Relations be- tween the Vatican and the Soviet Government are not improving de- spite all the efforts made by the Holy See. Proof is seen in the fact that the Vatican has felt obliged to appeal to the British Government to support it's point of view at Moscow regarding the still unsOlved question of the Catholic Church properties ln Russia. Once more the Vatican IS offering, through London, to buy the religious treasures seized by the Sov- jet Government in Roman Catholic churches It is vrey significant that the Vatican should have had recourse to England while it was already Ill direct communication with the Mos COW Government, through the Rus sian trade delegation in Rome, and had means of contact through the several Catholic organizations which have been sent to Russia for the relief of the starving population.
 The fact is that latterly the Vati- can and the Soviet Diplomatic Corps have been driven apart by the diff ferences concerning the Armenian question. The Vatican is very an Xious that the Armenian people should be assured a maximum Of independence and freedom from per secutions, while the Soviet Govern- ment is supporting the Turks in their policy of extermination. There are also rumors that the hostile attitude adopted by the Moscow Government and the Third International against the Fascist regime in Italy has con- tributed to the growing coldness of | the Vatican toward the Soviets, as the Pope is very favorable to the Fascist Government in Italy.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21
u. S. TAR PASSES OLD
 SOUTHERN NOTES IN FRANCE

CHERBOURG, France, March 21.- "Valid two years after the close of hostilities," read two bank notes, one for $50 and the other for $100, pre- sented by sailor from the oil ship Dordogne to the proprietor of a little cafe here.
 Good enough" commented the proprietor, and he counted out for the sailor approximately 5000 francs.
 Next day the proprietor examined the notes more carefully. To his surprise he discovered he had con- founded the American Civil War with the Great War and the notes were Confederate bank notes.
 The Dordogne had departed from Cherbourg, so the Commissaire of
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21

One of the greatest legends of all ages. A story of youth and love and devil-may-care adven- ture, woven into a thrilling modern romance of luxury and beauty.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21
THINK AUTO DEALERS BUY
 AND SELL STOLEN CARS

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, March 21. More than 100 local automobile dealers have been questioned in the progress of a police hunt for stolen automobiles which have been dis guished with paint and resold. Half a dozen men are held under heavy bond as a result. Many cars were checked by their engine numbers. A widespread auto theft plot is sus- pected.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21

Police set out in pursuit of her in small boat and overlook her.
 The sailor explained the notes had been given to him at Port Arth- uh, Texas, for smuggling liquor and willingly gave up his francs. He, too, had believed the mention of hos tilities referred to the Great War.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21
FIRST LOG HOUSE

DENVER, Col, March 21. - The first known log house built by white men within Colorado's bounds was erected in 1916 for a troop of Span ish cavalry patrolling the Arkansas, near the site of Pueblo.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21

Mrs. McLain, dressmaking and ladies tailoring, at her home, Apart ment 2, ball park 15-6t
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21

A skillful "Thank you!" sounds like Come again."
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21

You can't buy happiness; you must earn it.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21

Cheerfulness reinforces merit every time
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21

Try Daily Times for Job Printing.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-21

The bigger the man the less sub ject he is to "big head"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-04
ENT0RT CASH
BY EXHUHING THREAT
Wealthy Chinese Pay To Pre-
serve Graves of Ancestors;
Military Not Active

FEKING, November 80. - {By
Associated Press)-A practice al
most as old as China itsef-&hat
of extorting money from well-to-
do Chinese by threatening to de-
secrate or by actually Decorating
ancestral graves has been aeviyed
by Honan bandits. "a.
Nanyang, in the middIe of Hon
an province, offers an outstanding
example of this revival, Once a
thriving town and the home of
Chu-ko LANG, famous hero and
strategist Of the time of the, King
dom, has become a bandit strong
hold. Virtually all wealthy Chi
neSe have long since left the
place to escape eXtortion. But the
bandits still have grip on them.
By threatening to eXhume the
bones Of their parents or other an
cestors, the most sacred things con
ceivable to the mind of the Chin
ese, and to burn them or scatter
them to the four winds, the. ban-
dts are virtually certain Of re-
ceiving ransom money from these
wealthy people. They are just as
certain Of the money as if they had
possession of the victim of extor-
ton himself or Of his living rela-
tives.
Moreover, even in the event .
captive is killed owing to delay OF
the part Of friends or relatives in
paying ransom money, the body til
remains to be REASONED to save ii
from dissertation.
It is said there are at least so
gangs of bandits centering around
Nanyang and occupying more than
so villages in the surrounding ter
ritory The gangs range in lumber
from coo to 1000 members each.
Each is striving to attain the fame
Of the infamous White Wolf" VINO
for years terrorized portions OF
Honan province before banditry
became such a widely recognized
profession.
Wang the Bearded" wang
the Monk" Chang the Ninth" are
titles assumed by three of the gang
leaders. No apparent effort is be-
ing made by the military authori-
ties to suppress these gangs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-04

Press, and John S. Swenson, vet
eran postal inspector.
Siler, on hi sown initiative, had
opened on the takers with printed
exposes. Swenson, working quietly
for almost a year, patiently gath
cred the facts that became a chain
of discriminating links.
Credit is also due Henry ZWeifel,
United States district attorney for
Northern Texas, for his creditable
cooperation and lone battle until
needed assistance was given, to stop
the flow of Sucker" money.
These agents were later REIN
forced by a score Of other federal
officials and extra judges. When
the wheels OF justice started grind
ing so many fraud charges were
ground from the grist that the
grand Jury had to tackle the COM
plants in relays.
At the grand jury's first session
almost 100 were Indicted. And from
the masses of evidence being sort
ed each day for future presenta-
ton, government Officials predict
that grounds have been found tc
cause the indictment of at least
1000 more promoters.
Will Take Another Year
The accumulation Of deceit ha;
only just been tapped, officials say
In their opinion it will take almost
another year to complete the in.
vestigation.
Since DR.. Frederick A. Cook ha'
received a sentence of IA years as
payment for his part in the actiyi
ties, bravado is dwindling.
In scores and in droves, implicit
ed persons are making overtures fol
immunity by offer of confession.
Nothing can amend the geie
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-04
CHANBLISS OUTLINES
PLANS BEFORE BOARD
County Health Officer Presents
Plea For Appropriation To
County Commissioners
Continued From Page u

Smithville road; one between
Charlie Williams and the Smithville
road on Bear creek.
''The Bryant pond had little
work done but was not completed
and has done no good unless it is
completed or drained.
Near New Era there are four
ponds to be drained and scattered
through Sumter county there are
many other projects too numerous
to mention that can be taken over
with proper assistance and drained.
The S. A. L. Railway and the
Central Of Georgia Railway are
both draining their ponds and the
Central Of Georgia agreeing to
drain all the imponded water in
its right of way.
The Seaboard's offer is not so
liberal, but they are actually at
work draining and from the com
munications we feel that all their
ponds will be drained, which car
ries us through Leslie, DeSoto,
Cobb and those badly needing it.
Surmising letter from the
State Board Of Health, we gained
the following information:
That if Sumter county will put
on an experienced, all-time active
health commissioner, operating un-
der the Ellis Health Law, with a
sanitary Inspector that can be di-
1ected and taught to run a level Tor
small projects, then the State
Board of Health viii furnish a sur
Veyor who is trained sanitary sur
Yeyor and engineer absolutely free
of charge to the county.
That will run grades, stake off
and make an estimate of any drain
age work undertaken in the county
in an anti-malaria fight. This man
would not be an all-time man, but
divide his time, This he assured me
would be sufficient time to survey
all our projects.
The only conditions attached to
this offer are that we show a will
ingness to do this work; that the
time might not be wasted in sur
veying, and as is stated above aN
employment of a health commits
sloners and sanitary man..
We are not now examining any
school children, but daily there are
health matters coming up for atten-
ton.
! am today writing eleven let
ters to Leslie pertaining to dip
iberia and its control. ta1nnhonind,
almost daily other long distances or
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-12-04
LOADS CAR FOR ORPHANAGE
MANY TOWNS CONTRIBUTE

DAWSON, Dec 4. - Following
the annual custom of loading a ear
Of produce to be shipped to the Or
phans Home at Hapeville, Ga, in
accordance with the custom OF the
Summerhill Baptist Associations,
many of the towns of this section
have contributed to the loading Of
the car. The loading Of the ear
was completed here after leaving
from Richland and coming here By
way of Weston and Parrot, re-
ceiving part of its load at each Of
these stations. This custom was in
stituted some time ago by the
Summerhill Baptist association and
has been kept up to date.