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Putnam patriot., 1924-05-02
STRANGE ANIMAL APPEARS
Dr. saretzki Gets Drawing of Foot
 print.-Brooklyn is Aroused

Of late Danielson and Brooklyn have been stirred by the presence in and about Brooklyn of strange ani- mal, a mysterious creature that has a head like a muskrat and body like a wildcat and which walks on its hind legs, but drops to all fours when on the run. Hsa.ss.e= have been SCOUT ing the woods for the seyen-day won der. It's tracks have been found and a few have been fortunate to catch a glimpse of it. Dr. William Saretzki of this city has drawing cf the animals footprints. They are six and one half inches long and four inches wide across the toes. Dr. Saretzki has an idea that the animal may be a kangaroo that has escaped from some zoo or circus and has wandered into the territory surround ing Brooklyn village.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-02
NEW TOURISTS CAMP
John Kennedy Announces Opening of
 Eight.Acre Tract to Motorists

Putnam is to have at least one Tourists camp for the accommoda. ton of motorists passing through this territory and wishing to camp out for the night. Announcement was made this week by John Kennedy, formerly manager of the French River Inn at MechaniesviIle, that he had set aside an eight-acre tract at his place on the Providence turnpike, near the Child ren's Home, for use by tourists. Such q camp has been needed in this vicini' for a long time and it's creation will prompt many motorists on camping tour. to stop over in Putnam for the night. That this would be an advant- age to Putnam business, is conceded.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-02

YVES, you'll find Jewett performance refreshing | if you're one of the vast majority who drive month after month, less-than-satishedl
 Do you shift gears lot in trafhc practically every time you turn corner? Do you have buck ing kicking motor to manage when you slow downr Do you itch with impotence when you want to pick up smartly? And does every hill lick your motor back into second or low or must you rush II?
 Thousands have lost their zestfo driving because of such experiences! Their cars have become mere conveniences instead of joyous companions.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-02
And Then-T They Drive q Jewett

And then-they drive Jewett Settle back com fortably behind the wheel. Lots af eg-room. Wheel is pitched just right Press IL starter-and the soft purr that results tells you Jewetts hfy-horse- power, Paige-buit motor is smooth and ready.
 Now press the gentle Page-type clutch (you could do 1t with your hand, it's easy) and shift into low Shift any way you want to, fast or slowly there's no sound. Smoothly Jewett starts you release the clutch-lten. jus quietly go through second into high. Die t like . veteran, didn't you and it was easier fh,sa n your old carl (Easy trol-a Jewett trait!)
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-02

Less than two per cent of tho s. 900 boys and girls from the Dr. Bar nardo's Homes in England. who have been sent to Canada and Australia have been failures. These chiIdrsu come from the most densely crowded and destitute area of the United King dom, and every one was q eastaway until rescued.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-02

The old Pullman car fish-net ham mock is being replaced in the new cars with a rack designed to occupy the same position above the berth as did the hammock. The rack will hold clothing flat and prevent wrinkling. II is made in skeleton form on one-inch green belting and is fastened to either end of the berth by hooks. Ii folds back flat when not in use.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-02
Delisle Bros, Agents, Woodstock Ave.

The story that has long been eur rent in San Jose, that Mrs. Mary Ba- ker Eddy visited "The Spirit House" of the late Sarah l.. Winchester in that city, is denied on the ground that Mrs. Eddy never travelled farther west than Chicago. Yet the San Jose story per sists, Is generally believed, and ire uuently printed.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-02
4 High Gear Elonder

Notice the fnger-toueh guidance. Wheel turns cas- fly because of ball-hearng steering spindles. Now little speed perhaps jewett's motor IS 'rarn' to go." The speedometer moves to 40-50-60-and
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-02

When q Senator boards an elevator in the Capitol it must not be stopped for other passengers until the Senator
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-02
The Peoples Savings


 The figures made public this week
 of the deposits in the savings banks
 and savings departments of trust com
 panies in the state are very eneourag-
 ing. The figures are for the quarter
 ending March 31. They were gwen
 out by the banking department and Bank Commissioner John E. byrne vouches for their accuracy l ne tn- crease in deposits for the quarter was a little over SI0 600 ,000. IT tnis
 rate of increase keeps up for the
 balance of the calendar year the banks will have on deposit in Decem-
 her over one half billion dollars.
 Every penny of this enormous sum represents the savings of the people principally the wage earnings, with interest. The deposits showed that the people of Connecticut are earning money and that they are saving It.
 They also indicate that Connecticut continues true to it's character for thrift and that the habit of saving IS cultivated by a large percentage Of it's population. There would be an appreciable degree of encouragement given the wage earners if the deposits in savings banks were entirely free from taxation The tax on savings de- posits yields an income of about one million dollars year to the state
 If this tax were abolished the banks would be able to pay higher rate ot | interest and thereby make the banks more attractive to those who have | few dollars every week to save. lf | the state had been, for the past few
 years. less anxious to discover new sources of taxation and more bent on | the reduction of state expenses thls
 very objectionable tax on the savings | the working people could be abolish ed or at least reduced. One of the habits contracted by the legislature and encouraged by ofiieialdom has
 been that of piling up expenses and | Increasing the burdens of the tax payers ExtravaRance in expenses IS
 habit that is easily contracted and difficult to drop more particularly when those who exercise the habit | do not meet the obligations incurred | by the extravaganza. If there IS reform needed in any branch of the publie service more than another it
 is in the committee of appropriations of the legislature. The state board of finance might we'll be substituted n
 for the committee on appropriations
 Security the Main Thing
 Of course the stability es the bank is the main thing. The rate of inter
 est is of secondary importance. The average wage earner thinks more oi the security of his deposit than he does of it's earning capacity. In that
 he shows wisdom. But when the soundness of the bank is secured
 good rate of interest increases the incentive to make trip to the bank and it prompts him to think that 1t IS worth his while to save. There has
 been a tendency among the savings
 bank of Hartford to increase the rate l of interest. Several of the savings
 banks pay four and one half per cent | in interest. When the fact is consid- cred that some years ago the banks increased the interest on real estate loans from five to six per cent with
 out appreciably increasing their oper- ating expenses f seemed that there
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-02

It is the evident intention of the Democrats of Hartford to harrass and annoy the new Republican mayor, Norman (. Stevens as much as pos. sible Unfortunately the make up of the board of aldermen gives them an opportunity to do so. The boara of aldermen will be equally divided between the two parties, each party having ten members. But Mayor-eleet Stevens is a member of the board and his resignation of the alderman snip is made necessary by his assump- ton of the duties of mayor. By his resignation the number of Republican aldermen will be reduced to nine. If this ratio of ten Democrats to nine Republicans is continued until the board is organized the Democrats Will be in control of the organization This would be a serious disadvantage to Alderman Stevens during the nrst year of his administration. It would be difficult for him to carry out the promises of reform which he made the electors before the election. There would be a divided responsibility Tn the administration of the municipal government. and the inevitable results would be detrimental to the interests of the city. Nothing is better ealcu- lated to promote efficiency in service, whether public or private, than a sense of responsibility. The principal aim of the Democrats is to secure the election of a Democrat to the pfesi- dency of the board of aldermen When a successor IS elected to the aldermanship now filled by the mayor elect and which he will resign on be- coming mayor. the two political parties in the board will stand ten to ten. The occupant of the chair will have vote to break a tie. In addi- ton to this privilege the president of the board is the acting mayor and. in the absence of Mayor Stevens or in the events of his inability to per- | form the duties of his office. the acting mayor would have charge of the ad- ministratien. vested with the full authority of the duly elected incum- bent of the office. The effect would be that the vote of the electors in electing q Republican would be nul- lified. However. the nulliieation of the will of tine people is of no import ance to the Democrats so long as 1t gives the Democratic organization control of the city government. The people would have to wait another wear to restore government by the people in the capitol city of the state. i The nullifeation would benefit no one but a few favored office seekers. lt | is their interests and not the welfare of the city that would be consulted. The Democrats are not showing them selves good sports in the best sense of the word. They are bad losers. The bad loser Is not held in respect, not even by those who helped him to re- pair his loss. The reforms, such as the strengthening of the position of the board of finance. which was creat- ed by the legislature to save the city from the blunders of the aldermen.
 will not be carried out if the plans of the aldermen prevail There will be n continuance of extravaganee and of contempt for the opinion of the people.
Putnam patriot., 1924-05-02
The Powerful Jewett-
 Its Performance Is a Tonic!

more. Quiet too, wasn't itl Just Niagara of power and speed-willing, eager, masterhl.
 Now let Jewett calm down watch that speed ometer. See-t's wavering at , miles an hour and you KNOW you in high and that you are not slipping your clutch. Isn't that smooth quiet pulling? Did you ever see anything like it in your life? No fuss. no uneertainty-just the marvellous performance of thoroughbred motor.
 Now pick up little 10 miles an hour. Ask your friend sitting beside you hold his watch and give you the word Go" Tramp on the throttle-hardl Any fuss? Nol Just smooth, eager rush to 25 miles an hour in seconds, in high. Think of the "kicx" Jewett owners get out of such performance.
 The Why Of All This?
 Most power for weight-that's why. Jewett has q cubic inch of piston displacement for every llA pounds car weight. In certain light sixes each cubic inch must pull l3.4 pounds -l4.2-l2.S-76 not one butwill be sluggish compared with Jewett.
 And Jewetti husky in proportion to it's power. It weighs 2S05 pounds 200 to 400 pounds more than light sixes. 6-inch-deep frame, Paige-Timken axles, front and rear; all-steel universal joints.
 So, we say to all you motorists who driving light under-powered cars-drive Jewett! In all the world no car like thisi Jewett combines mechanical snperiories and advantages no other possesses. Come in and prove this-come in and get a real driving ''tonic"-just as many miles you want in Jewett.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05
The Right Word
DISCUSSION OF RECENT TEST.
(EiDd the Error in This Article.)
sy w. CUR1 IS NICHOLSON

William Joseph Cumiskey of New York
City wrote the following In connection WIN
two of the sentences in the recent test:
I'm reference to the sentence, None but L
knew that the committee was involved IN
HOPELESS discussions, the differentiation IN
number was made by assuming that commit
tee is used in the singular sense indicating tnat
the body as a unit were involved in hope
less discussion to accept a plural sense would
be to assume that as individuals each mem
Der was engaged in discussion with every
other member. In my opinion this Assumption
would be carrying the rules of grammatical
inference a little beyond the border of good
authority. unless the committee referred to
was n Congressional or Senatorial group.
I'm the sentence, The audience were en-
loving the entertainment an audience is con-
sidered as in the plural sense, because 1t is
obvious that enjoyment is an individual emo
ton the same as eating or any other agree
able activity whether mental or physical
While the audience might be unanimous IN
their enjoyment which is highly improbable
considering the present quality of shows,
movies. and conventions, each individual ex-
periences the sense of enjoyment separately
Hence the use of plural verb is in my OPINION
logical and correct
Mr.. Cumiskey's first mistake was in the
expression none but l. The rlgnt woro Is
me. His second mistake was in the express
sion 1.-The committee was involved.D The right
word is were, which he endorses IN his argu-
ment against its use later in the paragraph
when he writes, Indicating that the body as
unit were involved in hopeless discussion.
1.-THE Right Word and Mr.. Cumiskey agree
on the second sentence. But the first with the
second are interesting objects of discussion.
Yesterdays Error
Wrong: One would hardly be determined
to be relieved, although he might predict that
he would be relieved.
Right: One would hardly be determined
to be relieved, although one might predict that
he would be relieved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05
Brief Nature Studies
BY }. OTIS SWIFT

A UTUMN evenings, before twilight, Ma
~ ture paints requiem in memory OF
Corot along shores of romantic Deal
Lake, North Asbury Park. From restless
seas come soft winds whispering of the Gulf
Stream and Tropics. The sun hangs above
bood-red pillow. clouds low over hquidambars
and sombre yellow pines at the lake head
Sharp outlines of shores, cottages, tangles
of shrubbery beds of cattails and reeds fade
to hazy masses smouldering in fall reds, yell
lows, ochres and flame color. Shadows In
mirror-Iike waters are distinct as forests.
Picturesque willows and giant tulips sink
into block effects. An osprey wings momen-
tarily against the color flaming up from the
dying sun in scarlet, deep reds, bluffs, vel
lows pale greens and blues toward the zenith.
As the canoe floats, its passengers enthralled,
a fish leaps along shore where deep umbers
are replacing the puppies as autumnal shades
fade in twilight.
The sun sinks to slumber. From the beach
outside. in the utter stiffness comes the sound
of the wavelets murmuring Requiem aeter.
nam dona els, Domino" In the moment of
grayness before stars twinkle out the whole
shore is q Corot.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05
CORNELIUS COLE.

The death of Cornelius Cole last Mon
day in his 103d year brought to close
q remarkable career. From horseback
and ox-cart to airplane represents the
span of Mr.. Coles life. He was one OF
the early seekers after California gold.
He'was one of the first to help organize
California for law and order to super
sede the terrible even if just reign of the
vigilantes. He was a member OF con-
gress from California and left that Of
flee over fifty years ago. In 1922, exact
ly fifty years after he had departed from
that body, he stood again in the house
and addressed a membership not one OF
whom had yet been heard of when he
withdrew from politics. He received an
honorary degree from his alma mater
exactly seventy-five years after his grad
uation, a period longer than the average
life. In his one hundred and first year
he amazed all not only by his spirit but
his very look of youthfulness. He en-
tered with zest upon the festivities IN
celebration of his centenary, and in ap-
pearance he was far from the Oldest in
attendance.
It is not impossible for man to live
hundred years, but it is almost incredible
that he could enjoy a hundred years OF
life. Yet that is what Cornelius Cole did.
He enjoyed one century of health and
life and contact with his fellows. There
is a mark for centenarians to shoot at.
He did not believe that the times were
growing worse or the people less stable in
character. He had too many ocular
proofs of progress to resort to the COM
mon phrase that the good old days were
the best. They were the best up till that
time, but that is all.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05
MEN AND SHELLFISH.

The keynote OF our modern life is too
often selfishness rather thar due regard
for the rights of others. Our ideals are
high. We admit the virtue of The help
ing hand and the onsiderate manner, but
we do not practice it to the extent we
might And yet, there is no doubt that
this failure to cooperate instead OF beat
ing one another down is holding the
whole race back.
A contemporary writer, touching some
what upon this theme, uses the following
apt analogy:
Man is like lobster or crab any
way. When a fisherman catches
bucket of these shellfish, he does not
have to put cover on it to keep them
from escaping. AS soon as Uae crawls
up to the top of the bucket and seems
about to gain his freedom all the other
crabs and Holsters proceed to grab hold
of his legs and pull him back down into
the bucket. In this way they are all
kept safe for the fisherman. They save
each other from freedom and eventually
they all get boiled alive, because they lid
not have brains enough to help one
another.
Some men seek to pull OILERS down
thinking that they will thus be pulling
themselves up to tEe top Comparatively
perhaps, success sometimes aCtehuj suCH
effort. More often it does not. Civili-
cation is the result of the races incessant
struggle upwards. Sometimes we say that
mans limitations have kept him from pro
crossing more rapidly; but much of the
trouble has been mans jealousy of man.
AS intelligent human beings we should
begin to envision our relationships and
contacts with our fellows as of far more
significance to our su ecess than we have
hitherto recognized. We are getting bet
ter in this respect. We are learning -
cooperate along some lines. We are be-
ginning to give the underdog a chance,
and even a hand up But we are not max
ing study of the general tenefi. to all
such policy more generally and con-
stantly applied would bring. We have
been accustomed to refer to certain types
of people as crabs or Holsters, but per-
haps we should do well to shake of from
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05
Fl e EIHH6p
1899 N4XSOW DNH4kk .LLDEZL
THE DAY AFTER.


I'm feeling mighty good today;
Last night l didn't hit the hay
Till early morn;
/ helped to turn old bedlam loose;
l shouted, marched and raised the duce,
And blew horn.
1 watched reports thrown on a sheet
By men who used, across the street,
A stereoptican.
With others there I stuck it out
Until l knew, beyond doubt,
My man had won.
1 tickled girls upon the cheek;
I'll have to whisper for a week;
/ nearly froze;
I've got confetti by the peck
In hair and ears and down my neck
And up my nose.
1 should feel sorry for my boss;
Today l am total loss,
Likewise the crew;
But he's so glad he'll let it ride;
He voted on the winning side
And celebrated, too. - D.,
.t William NJ. Barnhart.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05
HUNTING AND WOODS FIRES.

Disagreeable as it is, the pail of wood
smoke that has been hanging over BIZ
mingham for some days has a more serl-
Gus aspect. The fires in the woods
spreading easily because OF the long
drought, are destructive. They are de-
structive to young growth and hinder the
natural process of reforestation that IS
constantly going on in woodlands. This
is serious. 1t springs from spirit OF
wantonness or at least from carelessness'
for these fires are not spontaneous Iney
are set, either deliberately or accidentally.
But even if accidentally, they could easily
be put out before they gain Roadway.
Another feature of these fires that
adds to their injury is the burning OF
harbors and coverts for game, t8say notn,
ing of the actual destruction OF small
game overtaken by the flames. The
baroness of the landscape renders game
less able to elude the hunter, and thus
causes a greater game slaughter imam
would otherwise be possible. Some fires
are even set by a certain type OF hunter
with this result in view.
This condition is not confined to Ala
bama nor to the South. There is drought
in Pennsylvania. So pronounced is II
and so hard on the game that the state
has suspended all huntlhg privileges AoI
the present. The same course has been
adopted by Connecticut, New York ana
Massachusetts. The purpose of the sus-
pension is not only to save the game but
also to reduce the number of forest fires.
It is significant that the hunters associa-
ton of Pennsylvania has warmly en-
dorsed the governors action. Pennsyl-
vania, it will be remembered, has in the
person of Clifford w. Pinchot as governor
one of the foremost conservationists OF
Apoerica
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05
September

Morning now, the lazy sun
Rises tardily-
Loath to leave his feather bed
In the clouds is he.
On the lush, green grass the dew,
Cloth of silver. lies
Fairy mantle left to charm
SEnvious mortals' eyes.
Here and there the maple trees
COlored banners fling;
Roses with courageous hearts
Keep on blossoming.
'Mongst the phlox, the butterflies
Flutter painted wings,
Rocking little of their doom
Which the Autumn brings.
Middle-aged, the year moves on,
Tranquil, poiSed and free
Beautiful as women are.
In maturity!
Maize v. C4rafhers in New York Tim
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05
Dramatic Criticism.

OTMIuBGIC NK1B1CISIlh'
Kitty Landersdowne looked sweet, didn't
she? She was sitting with the Van Bur-
lings"
Did you see the Stuyvesants? L thought
they were still abroad"
who was that tall, willowy woman in the
box with the Campbells"
II thought Genevieve looked so tired"
did you notice those earrings on old Mrs.
Netherwicke?"
NO the Hicksons never stay more than
one act.'
Harry Hughes looked fatter than ever"
"Yes, the Forresters always get good
Seats
II liked the little blonde on the left
&C. G. s.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05
THE RUBBER TEST.

Just when the great American neck is about
to get a rest after the arrival of the world
flyers and the ZR-3 and after the Shenandoah
has completed its trip, along comes new
comet Chicago News
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05

1t seems that the Ashley gang in
Florida was wiped out before it had car
ried out all it's plans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05

From Our Own Infantry Drill Regulations
Little Jack and Betty were singing. Jack
was singing tenor, and Betty was doing her
best to sing soprano, but not with great
success
"Pshaw!" said Jack, derisively, "you can't
sing! You can't even keep the air."
Betty, who was four, after long silence
said: IAN right, Jack. Let's sing some
more. 1 got some air now"
louie Jenkins.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05

II the choice left TO me- whether 10
have a free press a free government wouio
choose a free press.-Thomas Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-11-05

ourselves the vestiges of crablike or lob
sterlike impulses detected in our own
conduct. 1t would be great help to our
selves as we'll as to others.