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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-11-14
Prepare for Wheat

Early blowing or early disking Of
the ground which goes into wheat this
fall is most important part of the
preparation. because 1t insures COM
pact seeded. tolerably free from
weeds, and besides it stimulates fall
growth OF both root and stem and
thereby gives the growing crop greater
winter resistance The wheat seed
bed is all the better IL 1t Is allowed to
settle four or five weeks before seed
Ing b done.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-11-14
TEN DEAD FROM CIDER

Ten inmates of the Elks Home al
Bedford City, Va, were killed by
drinking cider which had been put in
barrel that had been used for an
arsenate of lead solution. An investi.
CATION showed that The poisoning was
accidental.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-11-14
NOW IN STOCK

One car load of New York Danish
Cabbage, one car load of fresh ground
oyster shells. one car load of cotton
seed meal, two grades, mill fSsds,
ground COW meal, ground oats, whole
oats. scratch feed and laying mash.
SHEN. FARMERS Union.
Nov. IN
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-11-14
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER IA. 1924.
+. L. Sublett To Supervise
Farm Census

-
master of Harrisopburg and
President of the Shenandoah
Valley, Inc, has been appointed
by Secretary of Interior Hoover
as Special Agent Of lie Bureau
OF Census to supervise the taking
Of the Agricultural Census of
1925 in lie thirteen counties of
Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Shen-
sndoah, Page, Rockingham,
Highland, Augusta. Bath, Rock
bridge, Alleg iieny. Botetourt and
Craig. These counties have been
designated as District No. l in
Virginia.
The new census is being taken
throughout the United States tol
give the Federal government
more accurate information bout
agriculture in this country,
especially since the deflation.
When the Census of 1920 was
taken. and inflated condition pre-
vailed on the farms. Now the
government wants more accurate
figures to deal with the business
of agriculture.
Taking of the census starts
Dec. /. An average of six en-
umerators will be named in each
county. These enumeration will
he selected with the assistance OF
tue County Agricultural Agent.
Women will be named if they de-
sire the task. 1t is estima ted
that between three aud four
months will be required to take
the census.
In the census taken in 1870 it
was shown that the counties EN-.
braced isnthe District contained
20,345 farms. Each farmer will
be given a blank QUESTIONABLE to
fill out. The enumeration will
assist. These QUESTIONABLE will
be mailed each farmer.
Information desired from farm
ers IS as follows:
How many acres does farmer
own +? How manv does he rent !?
If farmers rent, what rent they
pay?
And in crops harvested in 1924?
Number of acres in pasture !;
number lying idle number in
woodland.
Value Of farm, buildings and
machinery.
Amount of debt, if any.
Farm expenses-amount spent
for products not raised on farm,
for fertilizer. lime, lumber. etc.,
amount of taxes.
Value of products sold through
cooperative marketing associ-
alton amount bought tlroug Ii
them.
Kinds of roads and distance
from market : number of tractors
used radio, if have one.
Farm OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of
white children under 10 years Il
number OF persons over 10 years Il
number of colored persons.
Crops harvested-Acerage in
corn, amount of wheat and other |
grains cut and threashed also
amounted of legumes, such as
cowpeas, amount of hay, clover, |
etc.
Value of vegetables sold from
the garden.
Fruits-Number of fruit trees
various kin DIS !;
Quantity of ffrewo cd cut from
farm.
Number of horses and mules.
Number of beef cattle, dairy
cattle, value of dairy products,
etc.
Number of sheep aud lambs.
and value of wool.
Number of calves, lambs and
hogs raised.
Number slaughtered for home
use and for sale.
Number of chickens and
turkeys, and amount of eggs
produced. Y
TEN DEAD FROM CIDER. /
Ten inmates of the Elks Home all
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-11-14

This kof
can get the famous Sellers Kitchen Cabinet exquisite of Dinner
guaranteed cutlery
PCE or The CABINET ONLY The dishes cutlery and glassware do
We GIVE
all
friends Come
a
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-11-14
You can't moen kitchen without

the dozens of big features that will
minute you see You can get the Sellers in all light Golden Oak
SahnWhte Enamel can't anywhere wonderful
opportunity modernze kitchen with
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-11-14

beautiful new Sellers Kear Front kitchen
cabinet built Its exclusive biggest
you
that gives almost half the working
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-11-14
EASY PAYMENTS

Our terms are so easy during this
big sale that you can pay for this
big kitchen convenience and never
miss the money, Remember, we
are offering special terms for this
sale too. Why be without this big
kitchen help when it is SO easy and
simple to own t2
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-11-17
La FOnete no es antfimperia|ista d.
&C. eI ST. COI|azO

no convenga a nuestros intereses y
seguridad nacionap'.
"Pasando, pues, ahora al case par
ticular de Puerto Rico en- sus rela-
clones con el gobierno de Washing
ton, puede aseverarse que el senador
La Follete Sc intereso muy pocas
veces, 81 alguna en- los proyectos
de ley que a partir del a1o del
1898, Sc presentaron Sc discutie-
ron en- el alto cuerpo legislative
del cual es el ilustre miembro. En-
los anales del senado no existe re-
cord alguno hacienda constar uue
ell lsenador La Toilette iniciase ia
mas legislation alguna tendenHe a
mejorar la situacion de Puerto Rico.
nj politica nj economicamente. 4
saiz del escandalo del gobernador
Reilly permaneci6 callado indi-
Eejente, no debiendo, naturalmente
inferirse de su silencio en- aouella
vergonzosa jornada, que el aprobase
su mantenimiento contra el ouerer
de la mayorfa del pueblo de la isla
que 10 rechazaba de lleno.
Be nos dira este tenor que de-
fendlendo La Toilette los derechos do
los obreros del continente. defienda
de consume aquellos de la humanidad.
en- la cual esta comprendida Puer-
to Rico; pero es ell case que gober-
NADIA nuestra isla por leyes especia-
les, tales consecuencias no alcanza-
rlan a la poca menos que "factorfa
azucarera", para la cual ell senador
no ma tenido nj una mirada, MI una
voz de aliento en- su cruzada refor-
mista en- el centro de la nacion.
"Otro punto de importancia moral
para nosotros los portorriouenos
que, 81 bien no nos toca directamen-
te por estar nuestra isla cohiiada
Dalo Ia bandera de los Estados Uni
dos, afecta desfavorablement mos
tros hermanos de raza hispana es
ei referente a la ley de immigration
denominada el "JDhnson Bill'' que
ha sido puesta en- vigor en- este pals.
y en- ell cual demostro tambien el Sc
nador La Toilette su falta de since
r1dad colaborando con los repub1i-
canos en- su exclusivista confecci6n
oaoldo es que, con las rigurosas "cuo.
tas" de la "Ley Johnson. Sc le cie-
iran cast hermeticamente las puertas
de esta repdblica a los inmigrantes
extranJeros, -llamense ellos espaf5o-
les o lberoamericanos- Ia confu-
sion que ha traido clio no ha arran-
cado hasta la fecha del portaestan-
darte del partido progresista una So
la protesta, contentandose con decir
que mo deberfa aplicarse inhumana-
mente". Ell hecho es que ell senador
la apoyo con su voto en- la alta ca
mara a que pertenece: mientras que
el partido democratico, como partido.
Sc opuso terminantemente a sus fe-
rreas clausulas. iEl partido demo
cratico tenia que considerar anate-
nathalie una ley republican, cuvo
unico norte es ell establecer la supues-
ia superioridad de las llamadas rizas
"nordicas" por sobre aquellas del me-
diodia de Europa que es, precisa-
mente, la teorfa del Ku Klux Klan.
subscripta esta, es verdad, por no po-
cos democratas en- 10 particular; Pc
ro aceptada por ell partido republica-
no como ORGANISING politico, como en-
tidad Macdonald
lDe Ga Prensan de N. V
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-11-17
CIVIL NO. 1911
CoBRo DE DINERo
versus
Emilio Gisbert,
Demandado
EDrcTo DE suBAsTA
M. Sanoja
DeInandante

Por cuanto cl dia 20 de septiembre
de 1924, j. NJ. Sanoja como deman
dante en- este case obtuvo sentencla
de la Hon. Corte Municipal de San
Juan, Seccion segunda, contra Emilio
Gisbert como demandado, por la SUI
ma de $40 90 mas las costas de dicho
proce dimiento.
Por cuanto dicha sentencia Sc hlzo
frme efectiva en- 4 de octubre de
1924 noci6n del demandante de
fecha 27 de octubre de 1924 la corte
orden6 al secretario expidiera manda-
miento de ejecuci6n para satisfacer La
misma.
Por cuarto de acuerdo con la ley
v por hallarse embargados por esta
persona los bienes que mas adelante
Sc describen y en- virtud del manda-
miento que obra en- mi poder, debo
proceder vender en- plblica subasta
dichos bienes ell dia II de noviembre
dee 1924 las dos Y media de la tar
de, llevando efecto ell remate en-
mi oficina, sta en- ell local que ocu-
pa la corte No. 18 altos, siendo la
description de los bienes como sigue:
Tres cuadros titulados:
Titta Rufo, Ell Atenco La Plaza
de Colon, respectivamente.
Por cuanto dicha venta Sc ha de lle-
var cabo para responder La ameri-
tada sentencia arriba indica1l en- mo-
media de los Estados Unidos en- curse
en- Puerto Rico Y las cuales sumas de-
beran ser entregadas en- ell acto de La
venta.
Por tanto, ell Marshal que suscribe,
Manuel Toro Domenech en- cumpll-
miento del mandamiento indicado ven
dera en- subasta publica y al mejor
postor debiendo hacerse Ell pago en-
moneda de los Estados Unidoe Ell cur
SO en- Puerto Rico en- ell acto de la
subasta, advirtiendose los postores
postor que obtengan la buena pro
que deberan conformarse con los tt
tulos de tales bienes.
Y para circulation en- un peri6dico
de los de mayor circulation en- este
distrito por termino de veinte dias ex-
pido Ell presente en- San JIan p. R.,
octubre 27 de 1924
M. ToRo DoMENEcH
Marshal Corte Municipal,
Secci6n Segunda.
Advt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-11-17
Nlnos EnfermIzos Y MaIhumorados

Los ninos que sufren de lombrices estan
enojados, inquietos, enfermizos. Hay, sin
embargo, otros sfntomas. ST ell nino
esta palido, ieroso, tiene NAL alientc Y
no toma interes en- iugar, es casi SECURE
que los parasites estan acabando con su
vitalidad. FL mejor remedio contra las
lombrices es ell Whites Cream Vermifuge.
Es, ademds ell mas inofensivo para la
salud del nifo. De ventf en- las farmacias
y droguerfas.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-11-17
EN- La coRTE MUNICIPAL DE

EN- LA coRTE MUNICIPAL DE
SAN JUAN, P. R.
SEccIoN sEGUNDA
i CIVIL NO. 1911
coBRo DE DINERo
j. M. sanoja
Demandante
versus
Emilio Gisbert,
Demandado
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21
EAST THOMPSON
lincoln Hoyle is to have a garage

Lincoln Hoyle is to have garage built.
 Joseph Fountain is having lumber drawn and will build barn soon.
 The cold wave of Monday came all too soon. as some were unprepared for it.
 Mrs. Mabel Gordon entertained her son Allen and family of Worcester over sunday.
 Mr and Mrs Albert Dansereau of Southbridge were weekend guests at the parsonage
 | Mf. and Mrs Henry Buell. and d4s~aser aface of Eastford were cali CTS at the parsonage Sunday after noon to see the formers mother, Mrs. Abhie G Buell.
 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fifeld of Franklin. Mass. spent Sunday with I. the latter's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Al len Benson.
 The fourth quarterly conference of the Methodist church was held in the Kings Daughters hall, Wednesday afteI noon at : o'clock The gathering was in the form of farewell recep- tion to Rev. and Mrs. N. Il. Bath, iistriet superintendent of the Norwich
 triet. whose term of office expires
 next annual conference \
 was served at noon
 Nhy ald helpers.
 a the church and c,. During .th..e e.. he vari- lon. c55..i...#e d. which sho,. d the tl.a.4h 4u rosperous condition. After thr hueiness session inc pastor addressed the conference in appreciation of the efficient work ac- complished in the church by the aid and inspiration of Rev Bath, to which he replied in few well chosen words The vote of the conference was unani. nous Tor the return of the pastor foi the eighth year.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21
Public Health Service of Pomfret Re
 adjusts Prices

Anyone who has profited by the services of the Public Health Nurse in an emergency knows the value of those services. 4 bad accident, a sudden acute illness. which might re- sul, seriously f net dissstronsly. is met with skill and trained kaow- ledge under the attendance Of this community benefactor. with the least possible loss of time
 The life insurance companies reeog- nize this public servant, and, them selves, pay the fee for services of any of their clients who call upon her. The fee paid by the Metropolitan L Insurance is seventy-ive cents 1 each visit made.
 4 readjustment of prices has been made in the Public Health service of Pomfret. as will be seen in the fol lowing report The justice of thi. slight raise in prices will be recogniz. ed by every one experienced m the cost of living. of transportation, and of general expenses.
 Report of Public Health nurse fol ! October. 1924
 Number of patients under cart 1 first of month, 6; new patients admit ! ted during month, s; nursing visits 24 advisory visits. l4; number elasi talks to school children, 22; number nome visits to school children, l5
 -encral nursing visits. 75 cents; oh stetrieal visits. infant care. st-d0 special nursing visits. S1.eo specia ! fees for accompanying patients ad iusted by uufse.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21
John $. Sprague


 Funeral services for John g. Spra. que were held Wednesday afternoon at Bailarda Undertaking rooms South Main street, Putnam. Burial was in the West Thompson cemetery The Rev \. B Burton. pastor of the Methodist church of Putnam, offieiat. ed at the funeral and at the grave.
 Mir. Sprague died last Monday morning at the home of his step. daughter. Mrs. Mary Ramsdell of West Thompson. after an illness of long duration.
 He was born in Swansea. Mass. on July l5 Is43 In early life, how. ever. he came to Putnam where he entered the employ of the New York New Haven. and Hartford railroad For many years he was delivery clerk at the railroad yard. Later h. was night watehman at the Putnam Foundry and Machine Company. Ten years ago he and his wife moved to West Thompson to make their home with Mrs. Sprague's daughter. Mrs. Ramsdell. The death of his wife a year ago was the beginning of Mir Spraeue's breakdown. He has been in feeble health since
 He leaves step-sOn. John Hib- bard of New Bedford; and step daughter, Mrs. Ramsdell.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21
JEssAmINE CHAPTER
Observes 2is, Birthday With Vista. lion, Exercises and Buffet Lunch

Jessamine Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star observed its 2ist birth day on Wednesday evening at Mason ic temple. It was also observed as Past Matrons and Past Patrons night. being the first occasion of it's kind to be held by this chapter The presiding officers were Past Matron. Miss Anna C Levitt. and Past Patron Robert E Harris. the former being the first matron of the chapter af- ter being instituted. Following the cermeony of initiation the Past Ma
 tron gave a brief historical outline of the formation of the chapter. it's charter members and first officers. Through deaths and removals only half of the original charter list re- main active. 4 special invitation was given Danielson chapter which was well represented; also visitors from Radient, Willimantic: Nakomis, Webster and Philia chapter, Chapa- chet and visitors from Pennsylvania
 A buffet lunch was served in charge of Mrs. Edward H. Burt, assisted by Mrs. Warren w Averill. Mrs. R. l. Hi and Mrs. Edward F. Bruce.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21

drcd May. presented her with d pretty receptacle containing three bulbs, all set and started. which will bloom in the future. Another granddaughter, Miss Annette May, sent her bouquet of pink and white carnations From a near neighbor was received minia- ture bouquet of poinsettia and chry- santhemums from her own flower gar den, remarkable SO late in the sea son The following day Mrs Gil dersleeve was the guest at dinner at the home of her daughter. Mrs J S. May and in her honor q huge birth. day cake was placed on the prettily decorated table. The cake. made by Mrs. Mays daughter. Miss Mildred May, was cut by her and served with jelly and coffee. Her son-in-law pre-. sented her with a variety of fruit from their Fruit Hill Farm" She was taken to her home hy her grand son previous to his returning to New London Pleasant memories of hel seth birthday will never be for got ten by Mrs Gilderslcevc.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21
Denison ?. Jordan

Funeral services for Denison P Jor- dan were held Tuesday afternoon at .2.15 at the Danielson Methodist church with the Rev. Charles Davis. pastor of the church officiating Burial was in Westfield cemetrey.
 Mir Jordan. 93 years old. died Sat urday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ernest Torrey, on Putnam Heights. He had for many years pre- viously resided in Danielson. where he had been engaged in the meat busi- ness. He had also followed this line in Waaregan and Taftville. He was veteran Of the Civil War. having served as a member of Company K, 18th Come cut Volunteers. A few years ago when his health began to fail, he gave up his work in Danielson and moved to the home of his daugh- ter on Putnam Heights, with whom he stayed until his death.
 Besides Mrs. Torrey he also leaves son, Dayton B. Jordan of Riverside R. l., who came here for the funeral.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21

posts was complete desertion by lady luck. THAT
 Cloves should be fed fivvers to dis ruise that alcoholic breath. THAT
 volsted can't be blamed for dry wells and springs. THAT
 Captain McGarry has handed cut promotion tickets THAT
 The Home Guard basket ball team is camouflaged behind those smotee orange jerseys. THAT
 The company boxing gloves may de velop champion. THAT
 Bets on Yale last Saturday are be- ing collected. THAT Lady. Be Good is not text on bobbed hair. THAT
 You should shop early. mail early and advertiae early. THAT
 It was hands across the continent in the Rafrerty case. THAT This is another example of It pays to advertise
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21
POMFRET


 Thomas Kempf has installed a new radio in his home.
 Mr. Smith is spending a week vacation in New York.
 George Rabbit of Boston spent the weekend with Robert Harris.
 Mrs Lyons of Southbri5ge ia spend ing a few days at the home of Mrs. Overlook.
 Robert Hillyer has been spend ing a few days with Miss Boult and Miss Stevens.
 Miss Annie Loutey and Frank Lou .c@ ef 4eFcgst.T ugtoFsG = Hsfslffci on Sunday and visited friends.
 Mrs. Frank Foley and Mrs Savir spent Friday in Providence visiting Mrs. Spencer who is seriously i'll.
 Miss Emily Dunbar, who spent a large part of the summer at the home of Mrs. C. o. Thompson, has gone for the winter to her home in Natehez Miss.
 Mrs. William Whyland has spent the week at Miss Mathewson pre- paratory to accompanying her mother and sister, Mrs. and Miss Lowell, to New York.
 Mrs. Overlook, who has been suffer. ing for months from a combination of bursitis and neuritis. is little better but Is still unable to use her hands and arms.
 During December the Art shop. al the rear of Pomfret Hall, will be open both Tuesdays and Fridays from o'clock to 5 or later. Their collection of greeting cards and gifts is deserv. edly popular.
 The last of the subscription partie: for the Day Kimball stock assessment fund was held Wednesday evening al Graystoke. the home of MT and Mrs Bigelow. and ska Rectory School. Mir and Mrs. Bigelow generously gave the house for the cause, a contribution ap- preciated by the committee. The fund raised by these parties to date has reached s205. and the committee, con sisting Of Mrs Lorillard, the Misses Moves and Boult. and Mr. Charles Swain, desire to thank all those who = cooperation made these occasions sue ccssful.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21
CAPTAIN McGARRY OFFICIALLY
 ANNOUNCES PROMoTI0rs

The following promotions and an. pointments are announced in Head quarters Company, 42rd Dig. Inf ss fective Nov. IT. 1924.
 Corporal Arthur C. Daxison to ba sergeant. original appointment pri. vate lst Class Frederick Bennett "a be sergeant original appointmens Private Napoleon ]. Bizaiilon Ia bs sergeant, original appointment. Pri. yate lst Class Wallace Y. Jones to be corporal, vice Davison, proms,ed. Private ist Class Evenee NJ. Ledoux to be corporal, original appointmeut
 Sergeants Frederick Bennett and Napoleon J. BizaHlon are detailed as mess sergeants. Privates Leo O An. ger and Leonel Lebeau gre detailed as buglers. Private Aldor A. Iange. win is detailed as cook, specialist. fourth class, vice Bizaillon, promoted
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21
Raise Doqs for Food

The dog meat which enters Into the dietary of the Chinese is obtained from special race. raised for the pur- pose. of which the characteristic is the color of the tongue That organ should be of blue-black color These dogs are fed on milk and rice for about two months until they reach a certain weight The number of edible dogs eaten annually in China is esti mated af 5,0HOo0
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21
Iacnest Coal nolst.

Tie largest eom hoist iu the world, operated hs electricity with eapnc- fly of lifting 2GloOO pounds and n speed of 1000 feet minute. has been recently Installed in an American coal mine Two 2,200 horsepower electric motors operate the hoist. upon which a coal ear wiih load of l3 tons. Is raised from the bottom Of the mine 10 the cont dump above. distance of G01 feel. Tn 16 seconds
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21
FORGOT BIRTHDAY
So Eis,ed Was Woman s6 al Coolidge
 Grs=; Victory

Mrs. 4 NJ. Gildersleeve. East
 Woodstock. was so elated over the election and the Coolidge landslide, that she almost forgot her seth birth day, which occurred. November sth. She had cause, however, to know that her many friends and relatives kept 1t in remembrance. Postal cards and letters of congratulation were receiv- ed by her from far and near From her son. Dr. C. c. Gildersleeve, and family. who were enjoying q motor trip of q week, and had reached Washington, D. C.. came remembrance e. \ birthday cake was received from her oldest grandson. IL s. May of New London The cake was made especially for the occasion by Mrs. May. Her granddaughter. Miss Mil.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21
Severe Penalty.

The penalty among the Hottentots for widows who marry again Is a somewhat severe one. It ls the rule among these people that before so marrying. a widow must cut or the joint of a finger and present it to her new husband on the wedding day.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21
OBITUARIES
hir, John Mallo~

Mrs. John Mallow. aged seventy three years. died at her home in Three Rows. North Grosvenordaie. Sunday morning after a long illness.
 The funeral aas held Weines lay morning at z o'clock at St. Joseph's church. Nith Rev 8. II D0nnelly officiating Burial was at St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Mrs. MalIow came here from Canada many years ago. She was a widow and leaves four daughters and three sons.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-21

Out of i46 homicides. taken at random. only one person paid the death penalty. according to q pub lished report of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.