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The Washington times., 1924-02-13
ConvT1ght, 1874. l1v etar F~'.-

Prince Charming will come and love and woo
her for her beauty. Then, having married
him, her one concern is to stay beautiful SO
that the wooing will continue Whether
Edith is a ribbon clerk or a millionaire heir
ess, the expectation is the same. A wife is
desired as an object of art. As long as she
remains an object Of art she continues to be
desired.
But Edward, while appreciating to the full
Edith's rosy lips and marcelled curls, has
other ideas Of married life. His wife is to be
that Understanding Soul and Inspiring Part
ner who will help him in the Big Game. As
she listens brightly to his counting conf
dences he is sure he has found the Ideal Mate
He babbles happily Of sales and estimates,
contrRcts and specificatiOns. lured hX the
The Washington times., 1924-02-13

death hearing about It. don't think shows real respect
for woman when man insists talking shop all the
time, do youH So Of course he stopped And now of
the evenings can't get word out of him.
The other day famous writer visited our country
In the interview which she granted she commented upon
things lack Of interest shown by American husbands
their wives, although they spent much money those
wives and the lack OF interest shown by the American wives
In their husbands work "What do American wives doH'
she asked in amazement.
Doyoq recognize the speech It's fairly common isn't it
Visiting foreigners comment the very fact Of which Edith
compansthe indifference of American husbands to their
wives But they also upon fact which Edith does
not emphaszehe indifference Of American wives to their
husbands work LIS there connection between the twoH
Edith has been trained to regard marriage romantic
adventure continuation Of the courtnp episode Some dav
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
WORDS FROM THE LIPS OF WISE MEN

Contentment is health to the sick and riches to the poor
The bird that flutters least is longest on the wing
Be cheerful Of care for great is the multitude Of
chances.
Honesty in little things is not little thing.
The Washington times., 1924-02-13

mote in the gunner's eye is bad a spike in the
gun
Centuries are only seconds, minutes and hours added
together.
The sheep is q useful creature but not companion to
be admired
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
GARRETT P. SERVISS TALKS ON
THE SPEED OF COLORS

Red and Violet Light Rays Keep in Step for 10000
Years
The Washington times., 1924-02-13
EETMIGHT as well be stick for all the
notices me-" means Edith. "We've

notices me-" means Edith. "We've
only been married six months and he
has already forgotten every loving habit he
had when we were engaged He gobbles his
breakfast behind newspaper every morning
and just grunts when I speak to him. And
at night he doesn't want to go out anywhere
or have anyone in I try to talk to him and
he only yawns."
doesn't he even want to talk about his
busineSs2"
"Oh, of course, when we were first married
he wanted to talk about that all the time.
Why, when we were engaged was bored to
tears hearing about his old sales and con-
tracts, but I kept it to myself. But after we
were married just told him was tired to
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-03

If there be mute. inglorious Milton!
aplenty id the world. there are man.
more heroes going about unsuspectet
md undiscovered until occasion call,
.ipon them to act and display tllei
courage and resource.
Probably most Of the undisclose,
aeroes of everyday life are quite a.
unconscious as their associates of theil
'wn capacity for gallantry and sell
sacrifice until time and opportunit.
summon them to the heroic role.
If it be safer to wait until man is
lead before saying he has known onl!
happiness in life, II is just as prudent
lot to judge others by their ways un
Ter ordinary circumstances. 1t is tn.
glory of the race that it can rise t.
splendid heights upon demand. Man!
I'm insignificant looking person is .
EerO disguised by appearance.
Give scorn to no man because he
looks like shrimp and is modestly
self-effacing. Tomorrow you may read
that the shrimp" died that some one.
stranger to him. might live. Argue
though you may, that he acted under
impulse. the spirit of heroism must
have been in him or he would not have
acted at all. The time. the occasion.
demanded a man. -anda the man re-
spOnded.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-03
EHnor Gyms "7hree
Weeks" AT The Centur,

El:nor Gyms famous novel "Three
Weeks" has been made into a Won
derful film production and it will be
shown at the Century Theatre, Balti-
more, Md, during the week beginning
Monday May 5.
The story created a sensation upon
it's publication in this country nearly
fifteen years ago. The filmplay which
the Goldwyn Picture Corporation has
made from the novel is vivid and
beautiful. 1t was directed by Alan
Crosland.
In the cast are: Aileen PRINCE,
Conrad Nagel, John Sainpolis, Stuart
Holmes, Robert Cain, Mitchell Lewis,
Dale Fuller, Nigel de Brullier, Claire
de Lorez and others.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-03
Sister Love The Keynote
OF 'tHer GiLded Cage

The overwhelming love of a girl
for her selfish, crippled sister; her
noble sacrifice in order that the siste,
be kept from want and unhappiness;
her subsequent horror when she real
ICES to what terrible depths her sac
rifice is leading her; and her long and
successful battle to find a grain of
Joy in life. Such is the foundation
upon which has been built the story
of Gloria Swanson's most memorable
Paramount picture "Her Gilded
Cage" It will be shown at the Eth
pre- Teatre next Monday and Tues
day.
Other pictures to be shown at tn
Empire next week are "Top of New
York;, with May McAvoy-Wednes
day and Thursday, and "The Thir
Alarm" with an all-star cast-Fr;
lay and Saturday.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-03

who gives but has not learned how to
take.
4. 1t requires truly generous nature
to accept graciously to give to the
giver the joy of seeing the benefit he
has bestowed, to manifest spirit of
appreciation and understanding, to
put oneself in the place of him who
wishes to express kindness and to
reflect his spirit of good will.
Gratitude is one of the richest
gifts ever given.
It is not bowling down under the
weight of an obligation, but a rising
up to the height of another's good in
tent, a recognition of that beautiful
desire to spread the sunshine of the
Golden Rule.
1T is more blessed to give than to
received Even gratitude!
1t takes many turns Of the wheel
of fortune to teach US this, but it lis
true. There is nothing sweeter than
the spirit of thanksgiving.
Let. US think it; feel it; speak it.;
act it!
Let us express it in work, in laugh
ter, in ong, in simple acts of courtesy
and willing words of cheer!
Be glad. There is no lot so barren
that it hasn't it's oasis Of beauty and
blessing.
Be grateful. Give to Life the joy
that living gives to you. Only thus
can you claim possession of the art
Of accepting. There is no other way.
EDNA BENTLEY HANCOCK
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-03
THE POETS CORNER

frank H. Ruth, author of the
poem entitled "a Song" the theme Of
which was Washington College, and
which same was published in a recent
issue Of the Democrat, sends us the
following which contains some very
beautiful thoNghts.-Ed.1
ROCK OF AGES.
How oft in the years Intervening
since childhood
I've heard the sweet words of that
blessed old hymn;
But, whether at home or in depths
of the wildwood,
The halo about them has never
grown dim.
The years that are gone and in
gloom now reposing,
Are fraught with the mem'ries that
bout it now cling;
And oft in my dreams l have found
them disclosing
The vision of friends as those words
they would sing,
wake IOT Vne nOnenC-eacn WOlU
seems to fill me
With boundless complacence for
neighbor and friend;
There's a glory ecstatic that instantly
thrills me
With emotion I never can quite
comprehend.
There's never occasion when l am re-
pining,
And feel the oppression of life and
it's dross,
But, seeking the "cleft," I can see
the light shining
Revealing. that "refuge" - ~
Crock" and the Cross. -
I cannot decipher Nfe's unwr:tten
pages, Y
Nor fathom the futures unlimited
years;
I know of but one haven-the Crock.
of the Ages
The Rock that assuages our sor-
rows and tears.
How oft have I fancied when I shall
be w!nging =
My flight to the "Worlds" to us
mortals "unknown,"-
Will the "Gates be Ajar,"-the An
gels be singing
This blessed old hymn as I kneel
at His throne.
FRANK H. RUTH,
Galena, Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Miss Nellie Matthews has returned
from visit with friends and relatives
in Onancock.
The Parent and Teachers meeting
scheduled for Tuesday May 6 has been
postponed till the week following,
May 13. A full attendance is desired.
Mrs. Herbert H. King, of Snow
Hill, formerly of Pocomoke City, has
been visiting Mrs. Thomas Hargis
md Miss Marguerite Clarke, a few
days this week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-03
Meanderngs OF A Mildly Militant Mind
The Art Of Accepting

We are told by an indisputable au-
thority on ethics in that volume re-
vered as Holy Writ that, cit is more
blessed to give than to receive.
Notification of the truth of this as
sertion is universal, for they are few
to whom the pleasure of giving does
not exceed that of receiving, and the
exception belongs to that class desig-
mated as "the poor in spirit"
There is something delightfully."-
heart-warming in the rendering of a
friendly service, the rendering of a
sincere tribute, the giving of a wor-
thy gift!
Most of us do these things grace
fully, but how many of us accept
them so?
Strangely enough, there seems to
be just one thing Of WHICH otherwise
generous people are positively stingy;
that is gratitude. While it is their
part to bestow, they bless and are
blessed, but when it is theirs to re-
ceive, they fail in the art of accept
ing.
In the nature of things on this old
planet there comes to all series of
ups and downs. Those who give to-
day may be the ones who must re-
ceive tomorrow, and those who re-
ceive today may be those who give
tomorrow. And this is as it should
be. - y =
He who takes and never gives is
imperfectly developed. So, too, is he
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-03

The Ladies Aid Society of the M. P.
Church most cordially invite the pub
llc to attend the Japanese Tea to be
given in the Lecture room of the
church May IS, P. M. An attractive
program, with refreshments. Silver
offering.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-03

Twenty years ago there were only
a few schools for telephone switch.
board operators, the first having been
started by the New York Telephone
Company in 1902.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-03

The total telephone wire in use
throughout the world amounted, on
the latest date for which figures are
available, to 56,918,064 miles. OF
this. about 60 per cent, or 34,0O0,OO0
miles. were in the United States of
America. where the telephone has
reached higher development.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-03

FOR RENT = House and Lot on
Walnut street, rooms.
EWELL & CHILD,
My-3-2t. Attys-atLaw.
NOTICE-To the person who bor-
rowed my brace and bit, pipe wrench,
and grubbing hoe. Please return as
I need them.
L. F. REDEEM,
May-3-1t. Beaver Dam, Md.
FOR SALE-Tomato Plants: the
famous Monarch and other standard
varieties. Also sweet peppers.
M. F, KITCHENS,
903 Second Street,
May-3-3t. Pocomoke.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
OBITUARIES
A. E. St. onxe

Many from Putnam were in froxi. denee Tuesday attending the funeral af 4. E. st Onge. who for many years was a resident 8f Putnam and also of Baniels0n. Mir St. Onge's death. ear lv faet Saturday. came suddenly, and was a great shock to friends and rela- tives .u Putnam He had been iii with heart trouble for some time. but ms condition waa not regarded as critical. Friday he had q particularly easy day and listened on his radio set until late in the evening Around four o'clock Saturday morning he awoke dlatressed and died before q physician arrived.
 Mr. s. Ouge had been engaged as an automobile salesman in Providence for the past twelve years, and was well known Before going to Provi- dence be had business interests in Danielson. and prior Q that % Put nam. He was 5t years old
 Mrs. St Ouge. three daughters, Mrs. John Hadley, Mrs. Louis May. nard. and Miss Dorothy sr. Unge. all of Providence. and three brothers, William 4. and Alcid St Onge of Put nam. and Harry St. 0nge of Norees- ter. survive.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
CITY NEWS NOTES

There Is an improvement noted in the condition of Joseph Schmanska wha is ill at his home on Walnut street.
 Mir. and Mrs Robert T. Chadwick of Putnam. who are motoring home from Florida. were guest of Hotel De Soto. Savannah. Ga, one day recent ly
 Cups ts be awarded in the forth coming prize drill competition under the auspices Of Garde Foeh of this city are on display in the window of F. L. Prince and Sons, Jewellers.
 MT. and Mrs Hormidas LaBontr had the pleasure of receiving a phone call from Chicago. H.. from their daughters. Misses Yvonne and Olina and their voices could be heard very distinctly They are both nurses in ] a Chicago hospital.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
Mn. Lueie A. George

Mrs. Lucie Han George widow of Ffanklgn l.. George. died Sunday at the home af her daughter, Mrs. Henry Buail af Eaatfard. after long illness
 Mrs. George was born Aug 2. lsif. .n the house occupied bg Ariel Greene n Ea7tford. and had been a lifelong resident. In her younger days she ,a.s a teacher in the schools of East- ford. later becoming the wife ei Franklvn [. George. She was 2 mem. her of the Eastford Congregational church. and for q number of years q teacher in the Sunday school.
 Wrs George was always active ID inc interests of the church until her health failed One daughter, Ida E.a8fqp Buell.. survives Ca son Frank Isn i.inas George died several years ae65 and also several Rrandehildfen md a niece. Mrs Arthur Gilbert oi Abingdon .tt.
 Mrs George was a woman highly resnacted in the church and eammuni. tV. and she was a loyal servant iaiih, fal friend and loving mother. ana "lll ba esreatk missed by all who knew her
 The funeral was held Tuesday at n ! o'clock nt the home q Henry hasii There was large gathering oi fela' tives, neighbors and friends
 Rev. Frank Abbott oiiieiaeed aaa the church quartet sang two seiee, tions. The quarte was composed ol Mrs. Fred Bowen, soprano; Mrs. Arehs ! W aIker. alto: Harry Tatem, tenor ane ] Carlton Tatem, bass. Mrs Clark wa at Inc organ. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful.
 Burial was in the North Ashford cemetery
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
rccs g,r.r.vuL AND CHEAP
L. H. Healey Tells About Negotiations
 Covering Retailing of Egg

More than ore hundred poultry men in Connecticut who have secured registry number from the State De parfment of Agriculture under the ne~ grading regulations for eggs, which went into effect January !, 1924 are now producing in every county the finest eggs that have ever been offered consumers In the state Leonard H Hpalev of North Wood stock. Secretary of Che State Board of Agriculture announced today.
 Not only arc the "Cuunecticut Newiaid Fancy" and ''Connecticut Hennerv" eggs the best that have ever been offered for sale by dealers in this state, but they are more plentiful this year than ever before. The excep- tionaily mild winter, the sunny days of March. and rapid transportation Of imported eggs have all worked Co make this food necessity plentiful and the price low.
 Secretary Healey warns housewives that it Is get too early te put eggs down in waterglass Unless care is taken at this time 9f the year eggs are apt Co b. "chiiled" and their con servation is nroblematicai In two weeks or so This danger from cold weather should be past.
 The regulations of the State Board are as follow
 Connecticut NewIaid Fancy Eggs laid in Connecticut strictly fresh, not more than seven days old. weight not leas than twentg-four ounces to the dozen. Glenn. uniform in size, shape nd color. and wIth sound shells. These eggs must be- candled and packed by the producer CT prodacers's organiza- ton in se8led cartons bearing the name, adaress and registry number furnished apeH request by the Seefe- tary of the state Board Of Agricul- ture
 Connecticut Hennery Eggs laid in Connecticut. strictly fresh. not more than seven days old Weight not less than twenty four ounces Co the dozen. Clean. reasonably uniform in size. shape and eoiaF and with sound shells
 Connecticut Gathered Eggs laid in Connecticut
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
Mr. Inlia Ann Murphy

Mrs. Julia Ann Murphy, widow of John Murphy. died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Light in Pomfret Mrs. Murphy had not been in good health for sometime. but was seriously III but a short time
 She had lived in Pomfret the great CT part of her life and was well known. Her husband died in Warren, K. L. about twenty-four years ago. Mrs. Murphy is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Light. with whom she made her hane The funeral will be held to- morrow morning at o'clock at St. Marv's church. Putnam, and burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
TO GIVE ~DEAcoN DUBBs"

This evening in the High school au- ditorium cast of Abingdon citizens will present the three-aet comedy, Deacon Dubb. for the benefit of the school athletic association. The play has already been presented with signal success. and by vote of the athletic as- sociation the cast was invited to give the play here. Students have been ac- tive the past week selling tickets, and the entertainment is expected to be asfFraeefui
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

Uhlizers of eleetric.light poles in California find il necessary. in many instances, Co imprcgnate the entire pole with creosote Co prevent serious damage by termites to the tops and cross arms.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

County Game Warden Charles Let ters. who has been II with bronchial was we'll enough to sit up faH aMhII. lndaH
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
Joseph Riel

Funeral services for Joseph Rel were held Wednesday morning at at Warv's church with burial in st Wary's cemetery. Mir Riel died at his home. 53 Battey street. on Sunday af- ter d long illness with cancer. He was born in Canada In is45, and when he was a small boy his family moved % plaftshurr. x. f. Forty years ago he eaH4a ta Putnam and has made this cIfe his home since He wAs prominent iB fbe life of the north end Of Putnam and had a wide circle of admirihg friends.
 Mrs RIel and SIX children iiye sons and a daughter none of whom live in Putnam. survive him.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
REsToek R. |. PONDS

Keaeh's pond and Sand Dam pond, both only a short distance across the Rhode Island line from this city, have been stocked with rainbow trout by the Rhode Island Fish and Game Com mission during the past year. Since these two ponds are near Putnam, this fact is of interest to those fishermen who intend to take out Rhode Island fishing licenses this year.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
Ern.t.Rrnun

Mrs. Mabelle A. Brown of Putnam and William D. Frost of Newtonville, Mass., were married Monday by the Rev. Edward E. Lupin at Oxford, Mass. The wedding was a quiet af- fair, the couple being attended only by Mrs. Melvin Baker of Putnam, a sister of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Frost will live at s4 Court street, Newtonville.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
WEDDINGS
GoIdstein-L -Laxine

Miss Sarah Belle Lavine Of g. Bridge street was married in Norwich last Saturday evening to Robert Gold stein of Norwich Following the eere- mony the couple left for a weeks trip which will include New York City, HarrisYille. Pa. and Atlantic City. On their return they will make their home in Norwich.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
PUTNAM HEIGHTS

Thomas Thurber was in Boston recently
 Mrs Melissa Combs has returned from visiting her daughter Mrs. Cor bin of Pomfret
 Ralph Pierce of Schenectady. N. Y. spent the weekend with his parents Mir and Mrs C. F. Pierce
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
Hand.Adelhurn

Word has been received here of the marriage of Donald D. Hand. son of Rev. 4. " Hand. at one time pastor the Baptist church here, and Miss Vivian L. Adelburg of Elizabeth
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

Boston, Queenstown, Liverpool SCYTHIA Apl. 27 May 25, June 20 CAMERoNIA .....s....... Mav 1T SAMARIA June 10 July 5 Aug. ! New York, Cherbourg, South pton BEREsGARIA Apl. 2 Apl. g May ii AQUITANA Apl Is May May 2s MAURITANIA Apl 30 May 21 June n New York, Queenstown, Liverpool ATHENA Apl 5 CAMERoNIA Apl l2 FRANcoNIA May May gl ATHENA Apl New York, Londonderry, Glasso- | AssYRIA Apl 12 May r June q COLUMBIA Apl 26 June July 10 New York. Plymouth, Cherbours London
 LANcAsTRIA Apl 5 ANToNIA Apl I2 AusoNIA Apl 19 ALBANIA ADJ 2 -UNARD & ANCHOR s. s. LINES
 I26 State St., Boston l, or Local
 Agent
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
SUN DIDN'T SHINE
St. Petersburg. tFla.3 Independent Gives Away Free Days Issue

There is in g. Petersburg. Florida a newspaper which gives away its entire edition on every day on which the sun does not shine before Ehe paper goes to press af three o'clock. This paper the St Petersburg Indc- pendent, has had this unique offer in force for period If thirteen and ii half years. and during this time has on sesenty=ive occasions given its entire circulation free of charge
 This would seem Co mean, then. that during this whole period the average number of days during the year in which the sun doesn't shine has been only about six This year. however. the paper has already given four edl- tions away. the last during fhc past week The point of fhe plan seems Co be to prove te the world that St Petersburg Is city with more sun shine than auy other il the country
 Some of the Putnam delegation at St Petersburg sent The Patriot one of the free copies this past week
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

Progress in the form of larger Fort Wayne. Indiana. threatens the grave of Johnny Appleseed (Iohn Chapman1. Wlh 60 leather bag filled with apple seeds. which he had gath cred from cider presses in the more prosperous settlements of the East. he passed through Ohio and Indiana planting his seeds wherever he could find cleared spot Archer hurying ground may be made into a public park or shrine # sufficient pressure IS brought to bear on the city of Fort Wayne
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

N J. The ceremony was performed at Elizabeth on March l5. MT and Mrs. Hand will live in that city, where The groom is a member of law firm.