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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-04-13

ter of Greenfield. Mass. were held
Tuesday It that place. the hedE oea'e
brought to Putnam for uHl4 " ed=
uesday. where Rev y. t. burton con
Quoted the committal service
Mrs. Potter formerly lived ~ TINS
civ. but with her husband they mad
6.4.o m charge of the Greenfield
tawa farm for about eight years. she
vas a daughter of William ID Fairs
6sid and was born IN killingly %
yenrs ago. Adelbert 4 Fairfield ot
ian, sitv is a brother. Mr. Mary Bra
man Of Pemfret IS ore ef three SIS
tors surviving
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-04-13
Samuel 4. Cooper

fhc funeral of Samuel Cooper sis
held n Woodstock Valley Anftl 81.
Rev 4 Abbott Of Eastford official
ms The body was taken Go Chicago
far bural
Mr. Cooper came 60 Wo6detncE
Valley about - years ago from ChG
cage He lived with Mrs Philip
Green. ana died from 81 paalFur
shock, aged So years He leaves two
SONS judge William y Cooper of
SutHeId. this state. and George Coop
en-. fWroad auditor II Chicago
Both .an, were present Il die fuae
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-04-13

Mr.. Abbie VI. Graneer..-8vh3.e
a5th anniversary was noted The
Patriot recently, died at the homie of
her daughter. Mrs. Z Fl Paine IN
Worcester Monday, April She
leaves three daughter Mrs Paine
Mrs Netu, Griffin. both Of Worccs
ser. aHd AIRS Adria Wugm If lhis
city The burial was iu the Grove
Street cemetery, this city, April
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-04-13
CARD OF THANKS

W wish 10 extend our thanks and
appreciation 20 the Putnam Fire De
partmrnt and 10 all who helped To
eNtiueush the fire AZ our place sun
day
M and Mrs Lester Josliu.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-04-13

aud loved in tins eity and vicinity. VIII
be- HHtned 90 hear that she sustained 3
stroke II paralysis 81 beer home in East
Hartford en- Tuesday But lttflr hope
Is Given for her recovery.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-04-13
RECEIVES APPOINTMENT
Rev George u. Wheeler. Who Mar
RED Thompson Woman. Is Pastor

Rev George Daniel Wheeler. who
has been appointed by the New Eng
land Methodist conference 10 be pas
Cor cf the First VI Z church. West
Springfield, Mass. Is we'll known to
many Thompson people Last March
be- married Miss Ella Herriek. grand
daughter Of Mr.. Ella urrfick 81
Thompson This is M Wheeler first
regular appointment "a be pastor Of a
Method church, ard he Wlll take up
ii ueW dutles neXt week
5ef Your Printed or Engraved sta
tiuHerV ut The Patriot
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-04-13
Mr.. Nellie Potter

The funeral services % Nh. Nell,
Fairfield Potter wife Of A'onLo ret
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-04-13

Mr. and Mrs John A. Macdonald
and family Of Hartford were week
end Guests Of Mr. and Mrs Archibald
Macdonald, Sr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-08
SMITH-M'NARY
BILL TO PASS?
Promptly, Forecasts {. F.
Blaine in Spokane

SPOKANE. oct. S.--The passage Of
m, .clsiers' bonus biu with tho
smith McNary land bill as a part Of
- - one OF the FIRST pieces ~ con
.,rue,lvc legislation Of the next con.
sr,Ss. is predicted by + y Rlaine' OF
sesttlc. secretary ~ the Western
s,s,cs reclamation association and
ons N the draftcrs Of tho Smith Nc
Mary bill,
plalne has been in spokane az tho
sDecial invitation 81 tho Chamber OF
Commerce. Tor the purpose o. con
srrrlnr as 80 tho interest feature 81
ne land bill. Blaine. with Hervcy
I.ndley. president OF the Columbia
BASIN league. me, with tho chamber
COMMITTEES at the Davenport hotel,
.srhr smith .McNary bill will be In
reduced into the senate and house on
The opening day % the next session,
vim every prospect that it will 40
Immediately 10 the house and senate
committees. declared Blaine IL Is
The only bin 81 the sort OF which ]
now know and there Is no question
hpt that immediate consideration will
be extended Il.
Unless the present understanding
with the American Legion Is super
seded the bin will be a part ot the
adjusted compensation hill, In the
event that Il Is not made part %
that hin. IL will not be pushed by
its sponsors until tho compensation
hin has been disposed OF.
The adjusted compensation bin
viii be passed BY a larger vote than
n was passed by tho last congress.
There seems 20 be no question OF
this in the minds OF those most
closely In touch with conditions in
the senate and house.
And Il VIII be signed by presi'
dent Coolidge. a veto by the presi.
dent would be q political error which
republican leaders will 50 10 any
lengths 20 prevent.
THE complexion Of tho senate has
changed considerably since the bill
was up in the last congress for con
Edcratlon. and the change has un.
euestionably been in the favor Of The
sx.service men. Another consldcra.
ton which predicts passage and sign
Ing Of the bill Is the greatly improved
financial condition OF the nation.
Personally. I believe that the
compensation bill. with the smith.
MeNary land bill as n part Of Il. viii
L. among the first. II not the first,
Of the bills 10 be passed by the next
congress"
Commissioner f. W. Davis OF the
United States reclamation service
has issued cali for the next meet.
rs Of the Western states Rcclama
ron ASSOCIATION at salt Lake, Novem
Der % and u. Blaine states. The de-
cssion was arrived AZ during a re
rent conference AZ Sunuysidc. Wash.
al the time Of the commissioners las,
visit to tho Northwest. Little other
than the Smith. McNary bin VIII come
up for consideration.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-08
Every Housewife Realizes
the Importance of a
Good Range

She also realizes that the very
foundation of a Better Home"
begins in the kitchen. By select
ing a Monarch Malleable Range
all of the problems that make
kitchen work distasteful are
eliminated.
She begins saving on fuel.
She has more time out of the
kitchen.
She has no cooking failures.
If you do not know the Monarch
Malleable Range, come and see 1t
demonstrated this week-you will
trade your old stove as part pay
ment on a Monarch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-08
WAR VETS TO
SEE SEATTLE

Headed by the Minnesota delega.
ton, due To arrive here Thursday
with the lieutenant governor OF their
state and the mayor OF Minneapolis,
nearly 1000 American Legion mem.
bers Of the East and Middle West
viii be entertained here this week
while en- route 20 san francisco and
the annual national convention OF the
Legionnaires. Seattle posts win be
assisted By state clubs and the Sc.
attic chamher Of Commerce In play.
Ing hosts ID the visiting world var
veterans.
wisconsln's delegation OF $50 will
arrive Friday morning. bringing
bands from Milwaukee. waukesha
and Racine. wednesday evening
Boston and Maine cities will send
their delegations thru Seattle. arriy-
Ing on a night boat from Vancouver.
Il C.. and leaving the same evening
for San Francisco.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-08

In celebration OF Columbus day.
Friday. October u. open house Will
be held by the Knights OF colum.
bus. and program In the evening.
at their hall. will be given. Con.
gresham John F. Miller win be
among the speakers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-08
Better Homes and Better Meals With a
National Pressure Cooker

Much can be saved in the kitchen with Natlona
Pressure Cooker-the amount to be expended to make
yours better home.
Time and Money can be saved.
Cheaper foods can be cooked and made most paatabe
Come and the National Pressure Cooker demonstrated
Learn how you can cook entire meal in 10 minutes over
one burner.
National Pressure Cookers are being offered at the
lowest prices they have ever been sold retail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-08
The Breakfast Room Plays No Small p
in Your Daily Happiness

Eating breakfast among beautiful, inviting sur
roundngs-a breakfast room with carefully chosen
appointments will without question help to send you
to your daily duties feeling capable to accomplish
them cheerfuly.
This week demonstrating how panstakngly we
finish breakfast groups to harmonic with the hangngs and
floor coverings in your home.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-08
The Inside and Outside of the Deep-Seate
Furniture You Love

The quiet unostentatious good taste and certain
feeling of warmth and ''homeyness" expressed by
the upholstered pieces of furniture in your living
room, depend as much upon what is underneath the
cover as upon the beautiful material on the sur
face.
This week we are demonstrating the making of
fine upholstered pieces-giving people passing our
windows opportunity to see how good upholstered
furniture is made. Made by Seattle factory, en-
poying hundreds of people, all of whom are inter-
ested in the Better Homes movement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-08
Every Better Home Needs
an Electric Washer

And what is more, it needs a
Maytag Electric Washer - a
washer of recent invention that
is entirely different from any
other electric washer you have
ever seen.
Come and see this wonderful
labor saver demonstrated -
learn how quickly and easily you
can do a family washing.
How water only washes clothes,
and washes them faster, without
any danger to the finest fabric. I
No Better Home" can afford
to operate indefinitely without
a Maytag Electric Washer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-08

Responding to the tide of enthusiasm for
Better Homes The Grote-Rankn Co. shows by
actual demonstrations in its windows and with
in the store how homes can be furnished to pro-
vide the most comfort and convenience.
Showing how small, simple, unpretentious
dwellings share with those of more elaborate
proportions in comfort and COMMUNICATING
furniture and furnishings by introducing new
ideas and new appliances.
Every home in and about Seattle may reap
Unreasonable benefits and lasting rewards in
success and happiness for its occupants by the
inspiratonal advantages offered this week in
the demonstrations and displays of furniture
and homefurnishings
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-08
People Are Making the Most of
Their Sun Parlors

and are using beautifully finished Fiber Furn-
ture to furnish them comfortably. Seattle people
are fortunate to have large factory making Fiber
Furniture within their midst.
This week we are demonstrating the weaving of
sturdy Fiber Furniture in our windows.
Showing by pictures and materials the evolution of
tree into light strong furniture for Better Homes.
demonstration both instructive and interesting.
Come and how furniture that contributes comfort
and pcturesqueness to your homes is made
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
MAKE THE COMMUNITY CHORUS PERMANENT

Perth Amboy was given a great musical treat last night. It
was the first concert by the Community Chorus under the aus
pieces of the Woman's Club for the benefit of the school nutrition
fund. 1t is to be hoped that it will not be the last performance Of
this organization. 1t would be a pity to have such talent as was
displayed last night lie dormant. There ought to be room for a
community chorus in Perth Amboy; last nights concern proved
that the ability is here, all that it needs is the proper incentive.
While it is not so difficult, sometimes, to assemble a large
number of voices for chorus work, it is very often hard to get a
capable leader who can harmonic those voices, causing them
to blend so as to produce real music. In this respect Perth Amboy
is fortunate. In Nh. Maxwell MacN1ichael, who SO successfully
trained the chorus that sang so well last night, the city has an
exceptional director. He possesses a natural talent for such work
and when there are those who would gladly train with him, Perth
Amboy is losing much by not taking advantage of this wonderful
opportunity.
Here is a chance for somebody to do for Perth Amboy what
Edward Box has done and is doing for Philadelphia. Someone
who would like to do something for the city might donate a few
thousand dollars for musical development along this line. It
would mean much for Perth Amboy in several ways. 1t would
bring out a side of municipal life that has remained undeyeloped
except in isolated cases. 1t would give the city a community
chorus that would bring it renown. Music Week, that is such a
feature in SO many places, would become a permanent event in
Perth Amboy and the exceptional talent that we have in the city
can be brought out.
41r-The Womanis Club has been so successful in launching differ
ent movements that have been of such permanent value to the city
that it might not be amiss to suggest to that worthy organizationI
the idea of fostering a community chorus on a permanent basis
We have in mind the Day Nursery, the Fairgrounds, the school nu-
triton work and other noteworthy objects. Would it not be pos
sble to add a community chorus to this long list of achievements
Perhaps a permanent fund might be raised on an annual sub
scription basis that would support such an organization and make
it possible for Perth Amboy to enjoy several such evenings as was
given in the high school auditorium last night. There is no doubt
that within a few years, with such a program as was given last
night the auditorium would be packed with an eager and enthu-
sastc audience.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
FAMOUS statesmen

Napoleon in his youth was a book salesman. Early in
his career he found his lieutenant's pay too meagre' 10 pro
vide himself with extra money, he eanvassed from mouse 10
house, taking orders for a book, "LHistore de Ia he'ou-
ton" , 5
When you visit the Louvre in Paris, make inquiries ana
you will be shown Napoleon's book-selllng outht, mcludme
a list with 200 names of subscribers who were lnauced "
sign on the dotted line by Napoleon's eloquence.
You picture young Napoleon, slender, with burning>eyes,
lrocking at q door in Paris. The housewife meets him with
a scowl. Her poodle barks at the salesman destined to De
the future master Of Europe.
It was nearly as hard to sell some OF those DOCKS a 5 10
win victories later on the battlefield. Napoleon made good
as a salesman. He chad the stuff in him"-the lighting sprlt'
George Washington also was a book salesman, can
yassing from house to house, in his early days. AT ~ ne
sold a volume, Blydell's American Savage" 1t cost nm
So a copy and he sold it for So. His sales' as recoroeo III nS
diary, totaled over 500 copies.
Washington had to make his own deliveries, gahoplne
long distances with the books in his saddle,bags. d,
For these craftsmanship angles on Napoleon and Washing
ton. we are indebted to a speech by r.. S. Branch OF Chicago,
before a convention of subscription book publishers.
Branch's comments cannot be improved upon:
Gas a book salesman, Washington learned the lessons
every house-tohouse salesman learns today-courage' de-
termination, patience and resourcefulness that helped MIN
in after life to win battles and achieve the independence OIL
the American colonies.
fTThere were lessons in spelling books, even for Napoleon.
He learned what every subscription book salesman learns
today courage, determination, patience, resource
fulness and skill in dealing with men and problems. THESE
qualities do not always make a Napoleon, but they are the
foundation stones OF success IN every line OF WORK.
All of us should find new courage and inspiration as we
ponder these two famous book agents. Washington was
an aristocrat, but he did not think the work beneath him.
Napoleon was a genius, with ambitions for world power, but
he was sensible enough to make the most of every oppor-
tunity for advancement, however small, as 1T came.
Future Napoleons and George Washingtons, now in 1923,
are also struggling for a start-sening books, clerking, keep
ing accounts, studying at night in short, toiing at
the humble tasks of life. Whether we later will have a bigger
lob to handle depends to large extent on how well we handEi
the present job.
Every job can be made a stepping-stone to better things.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
GOING AHEAD WITH IMPROVEMENTS

The action of the Board of Aldermen Monday night in opening
bids for numerous improvements throughout the city shows that
Perth Amboy is not going to stand still, after all. There was a.
great deal of talk earlier in the season about everything coming
to a standstll until the money could be raised to finance the new
Hall avenue school. Now we find that not only is the school to
be built, but many other much needed improvements are to be
made as well.
While all this work will put the city right up to the bond
limit again, it is work that must be done if the city is to advance.
The streets cannot be neglected. The fire alarm system is an
tiquated and new equipment is essential. The city scales are
worn out and are next to useless and the purchase of a power
roller so that the city can do much of its own street repairing is a
step thatAil mean better streets at less cost.
In 4he resurfacing of streets til to be hoped that the mayors
notice. coNcerning Brace avenue, now used as a detour for New
Brunsyiq oh avenue, will be needed. The Evening News has already
called attention to this. When it was known many weeks ago that
New BruD4wick avenue was to be repaved the street department
ought to have taken steps at once to put Brace avenue, which it
was readily seen would have to be used at a detour, in passable
shape. 1t is a pity to wait until the traffic is already on the thor
oughfare before starting to fix it up. However, it is better late
than never. This avenue is an important one in the western part
Of the city, anyway; ii becomes the most important of all now that
New Brunswick avenue is closed. It certainly cannot remain as
It is. Every day it is getting worse.
State street is also in deplorable condition. The block from
Market street to Gordon street is in good shape compared with
the condition of the pavement from Smith street north, particular
" in the vicinity the Lehigh Valley bridges. Sheridan street.
also must be the first to receive attention for the sake of the city's
reputation. It is a pity that the State Highway Commission can
not be induced to help in this work as it is helping in New
Brunswick.
The encouraging fact is, however, that the aldermen are goins
ahead with these improvements. They are going to help the city
immensely. L ID . worthy program for the present year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23

A. This was the predecessor of the
church or village fair. 1t was Il
festival held upon some anniversary
or annually. In England, the gath
erinG was in the church yard "r
nea: the church, and the beverage
served was ale.
@. When was Washington called
the City of Magnificent Distances?
y. Nj. ID.
A. This name was applied to the
city when it was laid out near the.
close of the eighteenth century. ID
was planned on 81 grand a scale
that few believed that the vision ct
the founders would ever become
fact. The term applied in deriston
has become bne of which the city is
proud.
@. What is meant by reinforce
concrete ?-F. c. R.
A. 1t applies to concrete IN which
steel is imbedded.
Q. What is meant by engineers.
when they speak of a Short pipe
or a "long pipe?"-A. NJ. p.
A. Hydraulic engineers are accus-
ard long" A short pipe is one
whose length is less than 500 times
its diameter; a long pipe is n
whose length is more than 800 times
its diameter.
Q. Will a round ball of wood float
hale out of the water?-W. TIC.
A. A floating body displaces an
amount of water equal in weight 20
it's W weight. If the ball weighs
exactly half as much as its corre-
spending volume of waited 1t would
float half submerged. "
O. What is the amount of New
York City's water supply?-D. h.
A. The water supply of the city OF
New York is estimated at 100000
900 gallons daily. Not that much
is consumed. however.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23

@. Where is Francis Scott Key
buried Pc. B.
A. The body of Francis Scott Key
is inferred in the town cemetery at
Frederick, Maryland. On a flag
pole placed near a portrait statue
OF Key, the flag flies day and night.
contrary to usual regulations.
Q. How many permanent admir-
ais of the navy have there been?-
j. p. c.
A. Only two-Admiral David G..
Farragut and Admiral David D.:
Porter: George Dewey was admiral
who was given this title.
q. What is the difference between
chocolate and cocoa?-E. II. s.
A. Both are products of the cocoa
bean. the difference being that more
of the butter OIL fat is removed n
making cocoa than in making choc-
olate.
Q. What is casinghead gasoline
n why is 1t so called?-E. c. j.
A. Illuminating gas or natural gas
comes from gas wells and cools as
it leaves the earth: some of 1t con-
denses and forms a liquid. This IS
drawn off and Is called casinghead
gasoline. 1t is usually more valo-
tile than any other gasoline.
Q. What is the derivation of the
word renig ?-L. J. P.
A. This is a %coloquial version of
the word renege. This is derived
fro~ a Latin word which mean
ito deny" In card games. it is a
term somestimes applied in revokins
-discarding or trumping when able
to follow suit when the rules of the
gum do not permit such play. In
everyday affairs the term is applied
to a. action which is construed as
repudiating an obligation or bar
gain.
@. Where is the largest swimming
pool in the world &c. o.
A. Madison Square Garden. New
Yor'r City. claims the distinction Of
having the largest pool in the world.
Q. What was a church ale?-K.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
Oueaions-Answer

Any reader can get the answer to
any question by writing fhe eerth
Amboy Evening News Information
Bureau. Frederick J. Haskin. Direc-
tor, Washington. D. rms oner ap-
plies strictly to Information. The
medicinal and financial troubles. ~
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles. nor to undertake =
tive research on any subject. Write
your question plainly and briefly
Give full name and address and eh'
close two cents In stamps for rsturn
postage. All epiles ae sent direc:
to the inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23
The Old Town
Street by Street-Know Your City
First Avenue

First avenue is located on one of
the newest developments in the city
and extends from Hagaman street
this street is not graded. has no side
walks, curbs or sewer, there are four
houses located on it and it Is under
stood that these have been supplied
with water. 1t will probably be some
time before extensive improvements
will be made in that section.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23

1t is impolite to mash your finger
before ladies, because they are not
used to cussing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23

A Chicago cashier who lost money
in frenzied finance was not jailed be-
cause of his fine aunts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23

Several were hurt when a Macon
(Ga.) grandstand stood as much as
a grandstand can stand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23

Sitting on a tack will timber up
stiff joints quickly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-23

New York may get the 1924 con-
ventions Of both political parties. 1t
is the only town with enough Ticker
for a convention.