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New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
The Editor,s Gossin shon

Another adventure along the line of what we wish you to write for Dr. George A. Baldpate:
 My old friend, Walter E. Trap rock and were speaking of fishing.
 Naturally the largest fish are the ones which get away" he said. Two years ago I was visiting in Utica, N. Y. knew that there were fish in the locks of the Erie Canal, probably lock-looked salmon who had chosen the canal route to avoid the leap over Niagara Falls.
 One evening I repaired to the nearest lock with a tarpon outfit. Reasoning from the probable food supply baited my hook with a banana. l got action instantly. On the first cast the line spun out and I knew that I was hitched to a leviathan. A terrific struggle fol- lowed in the midst of which came the blast of q whistle. The night boat for Albany was entering the lock-
 '"The desperate fish dashed against the boat, careening her sharply. But the impact stunned him. reeled in and began cautiously to haul him up the bank. But reckoned without his displacement. As I pulled him out, the nogmal level of the canal began to go down. Cries of alarm rang from the boat which lay over on her side, until, with sigh, threw the great fish back into the canal.
 with both ship and fish in the lock it was filled 10 overfoying and a cataract Of water poured over the gates. The salmon, revived, seized his opportunity and, an instant lster- rushed over the falls carrying with
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
DAYLIGHT SAVING FACES STRENUOUS BATTLE

Unofficial daylight saving, such as exists in Connecticut during the summer months, may be no more if Massachusetts turns thumbs down on the daylight referendum to be voted upon in that state this fall. Should the Bay staters discard daylight saving 1t would be difficult for Connecticut to go it alone, Tech nically, it doesn't matter to Con- necticut what Massachusetts does, but from practical standpoint 1t does Daylight saving probably would not have been unofficially ob- served in this state had Massachu- sets not been observing it officially. The campaign against the Masea- chusetts daylight saving law is Seri- ous, and among the strong contend CTS for standard time Is Dr. Arthur w. Gilbert, commissioner of agricul- ture for Masachusetts. Here is what he says:
 Daylight saving imposes a heavy burden upon. the farmer. IL adds an average cost of $253 per farm per year, or a total of about $S,000,000. That all goes on the price Of food raised in Massach usetts The food cost 10 working families In this state Is about $50, 100000 a year more than would be the case if they lived in manufacturing centers or the west.
 Our manufacturing suprem- acy is actually threatened by our decay of agriculture, in which daylight saving is a big factor. It is no use to talk about encouraging agriculture so long as this law is on the books. Most labor on the farms nowa- days is day labor, which follows IilC odlilC hOulc dS OIiSI ldDUJs Under daylight saving the farm help goes to work at an hour when the dew is on the grass and crops and when no effective work can be done.
 There is a dead loss of an hour in the morning and the la borer quits at o'clock in the afternoon, which is 4 o'clock real time-the most valuable period of the day to the farmer, who thus pays for labor at time when he cannot use 1t and cannot get it when he most needs 1t,
 "The farmer is disheartened under this and other losses caused by daylight saving, but his loss is smaller compared to that suffered by the community at large because of the effect of food prices on general business conditions. Forty-two per cent of the family budget is made up of food, and its cost in Boston today is Il per cent higher than in the industrial cities Of the West and South"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

to their employment in the big cit, on trains or in automobiles.
 The same thing on a smaller scale is happening in Boston. Half the business population of New Eng lands metropolis does not reside in the city proper but In the surround ing cities and towns.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
THREE CITIES PROTESTED.

Washington, Oct; 15.-The ports of Norfolk, Portsmouth and New port News today petitioned the in- terstate commerce commission to 'dismis&the appeal Of the port of New York authority and New Eng land ports Tor a joint hearing by the interstate commerce commission and the shipping board on equalization Of ocean and rail freight rates. The three cities, intervenors in the case, claim the commission has no juris- diction over ocean rates and there fore csnn5t participate in any deei. sion atfssAArS them.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
RIG CITIES LOSE. BUT STBURBS GAIN

Voting registrations in Manhattan Island have increased somewhat, but not anything like the increase in Long Island and Westehester. Man hattan-the original city of New York-is being given over to business more every year. and dwellings are becoming less throughout the island. This is particularly the outlook in the southern part, where losses tn registration indicate loss in popu- lation.
 Ire people are moving to the out ly4nR gIctions and are sitSss riding
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
ANOTHER POLICE OFFICER
 KILLED BY CHAPMAN?

Information from Gettysburg, Pa. is that a bank robber resembling Gerald Chapman" killed a state trooper there who while on a motor cycle chased the automobile in which the supposed Chapman was fleeing sfter-e baRk hold-up-
 The hold-up man may not have been Chapman. althasEh the fea- lures of the two mes were declared
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

him my rod, line. and cherished reel studded with twelve jewels which had been presented to me by Duke of Argyll.
 T lost my hsh---but I had saved a thousand lives. The passengers later presented me with this fob which. as you see. bears upon one side a canal boat, on the other e fish-head. But you can imagine why I, perhaps more than most men. realize that 1t is always the biggest fish which get away"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Gertrude Marie Heller
The Joyous Season

"Ny0uo oc0Soh The. weather's damp mud fills the ditch, Your winter ''undies" burn and itch, Iris spring! The days are warm, the sun shines bright, ' You rave because the flies all bite, 'Tis summer! . The days grow short, the nights grow long, You stay indoors and play nah jongg,
 'Tis autumn! The weather's bleak, the cold wind blows, Your daughter puts on chiffon hose, 'Tis winter! --Elaine Lancaster.
 Sh-sh ssh!
  "What are you taking for that cough of yours?' What can you offer?" TX. B. Krauth. I saw this In a lunch-rcom lately ran across:
 Request Please don't give the waitress a lot of apple sauce.
 It's Easily Done Do girls really like the cave man type?"
 Not at all, but they do like to kidd a fellow into thinking he's cave man."
 Ellen Heksher. [ Copyright 1924. Reproduction
 forbidden).
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Memhet AndIt nnrenn of clrcnlntInn

Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation. The A. B. 0. Is a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adyer. ttseTs with q strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures protection against fraud tn newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
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MRS. DANIEL (By Wallace M. Boyliss).

In ancient times to be prophets
 wife Was not a cinch by any means. for
 life In those days was a rather rough
 affair. When Daniel to his office would re- To do his prophesying, Mrs. D. Could never tell if in the evening he Would walk back home or be
 brought home feet first, And so, poor soul. she always feared
 the worst. And we'll she might: if trouble was
 on hand Dan would be in 1t up to his. neck-
 band. An instances: Once the supper had
 grown cold With Dan nowhere in sight. By fear
 made bold She went out hunting him lat half
 past ten r. And learned they'd chucked him in
 the lions den. She hustled home and started in to
 wall, Also 10 sew upon her widows veil. When, in the morning. he showed up
 O. K. She took one look and tainted dead
 away. He story proves to wives, both old
 and new, That over husbands you should never
 stew For Mrs. D, died young, a nervous
 wreck, While on till ninety Daniel stayed on
 deck.
 The Other Side of the Story Blink:-"I'm girl shy"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

It Is estimated that 93 per cent of the people never would have their feelings hurt if they'd stop meddling.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

We knew 1t would happen. Now nobody can think up new dance naughty enought to be popular.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

If he believes in protection, he may be a republican. Or he may be bootlegger. ...
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

Tho only profitable advertising medium In the City. CitcplatiOn books and press foo~ al~aystopen to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

Good neighbors and a good diges- tion are smilar. You are never aware of them.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

The only sun spots that really cause anxiety and despair are freckles. ..
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

Free people are those who cuss opposition candidates and later cuss their own choice.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Conscience Stricken

Roy:-"Did your wife open your letters?"
 Lee;-"No; she is afraid they might be bills she's run up."
 Frances Burt.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Facts, andFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

If man can't say mo-" he has no business running drug store.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

Don't blame the rich. The usual cause of war IS the fecundity of com- mon people.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Boomerang

Thespis;--"It's better to let the public do its own censoring." Foyer:--"I guess that's so. When a play gets too warm 1t becomes frost"
 Gertrude Marie Heller.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

Usually the man with that hunted look has six daughter who know how to say Charge it."
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

The Herald Is on sale daily fin New York at Hotalings News Stand. Times Square; Schultz News Stand, Entrance Grand Central. 42nd street.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

Correct this sentence: "One thing you may count on," said the bride: I'll never interfere with your plans"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

A man never realizes how old he seems until some young fellow offers him a seat.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

You cant tell by the speed of the car whether the hooch is in the ton neau or the driver.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
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New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

Darwin was wrong. Most monkeys die quickly in captivity and hus- bands live on and on.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
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New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

The things that make it hard to believe the world Is growing better are bell-bottom trousers.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

If travel doesn't broaden one in other particulars at least it broadens the feet.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
False

Lips over-red, and eyes untrue; Completely fled, the soul of you. A heart as cold as Arctic ice; And cen that sold at bidders price All day you grin, 1t grieves me sore A dummy in woman's store.
 Will H. Hendrickson
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
Down in Alabam'

unc' Fair:-"Luce, ain't you shamed to shout 80 loud bout you got religion and des last week you stole Mistis' goose?"
 Luce:-"Huh. You think I'm gwine let des goose stand twixt me n my Maker!'
 M. r. Should the dishonest grocer be classed among those who lie in weight to deceive? .,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

A nick town is a place where somebody always invites the preach CT home for dinner.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

Still, 1t may be possible that de- fective glands cause children to de- velop into alienists.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15
His Preference

Father:-"Would you sooner have a little baby brother or sister," Son:-"1f it's immaterial to you, I'd have an ice cream cone"
 Herman Opitz.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

Some prodigal college boys blow their money for clothes when they haven't single ukulele.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

The Other Side of the Story . Blink:-"I'm girl shy" Blank:-"Shy how many?" !
 Arthur Gatlin.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-15

It seems strange that all used cars were driven by old men who never got off the pavement.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
THE SHAMELESS QUEEN.

Last week this column, made reference in speaking dsrespeeuy of certain gentlemen of the national Congress the that they bawng to all and sundr in the present the of the White Queen in Alice in Wonderand-"OH with his headl We im- medaey received those proofs of the fact that the eant of the reader does and then towards weekly effort the lady Woodstock good friend that she s who indignantly elephoned that had magned avorlte character in all fiction. for not the White Queen who hrsted general decaptaon II the contrary the horrible And then former colleague in Hartford charming protest maintaining that the White Queen blamees lady whose single claim Co fame was her ability to wish for ten impossible things daily before breakfast You sec the wanderngs of nomade fe lost copy Alice" This week have been going through books and singing Alice where art thou2 and tonight fresh copy Looking Glass" permanently library table Never again shall Queen of the hloodthrsty of d puchessi
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
THE CHANCE FOR YOUR BOY

Through the American Legion. Principal Stnson of the Putnam High School has provided with application blanks information regarding the Military Training Camps for all England which be held in August at Camp Devens Mass. and Fort Adams K. l. In previous number these training and returned high in their praise of the benefits derived The camps provide in reality. junior in prepared ness" Their object bring together young of high type all sections Of the country basis equality and under the most favorable conditions of ouof- door life They open young between the ages and twenour years of good moral character physeal condition Here is chance for boy gain training the expense of the instruction in athletics and military training well enjoy broaden ng period entirely surroundings under the a- vorabe conditions of health and discipline While Mir holds the applications the eneampment opportunity apply admission restricted the pupils of the high hoo all American boys in this section of the county who are within the age limit
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
A JOKE THAT IS NOT A JOKE

reader of the daily papers there B some thing more and puzzng and and boresofne about the huabaoo Washington. Just what s 1t all about
 Secretary the Interior weeks ago appeared to have of certain phases of corruption that would have landed penenay in short order under ord- nary conditions date Mir Fall untried and his name IS seldom mentioned Meanwhile the Congress of the United States assembled for the Of awmang mas spent many weeks in the majority of which appear 10 be totally hand The Harding Cabinet be- Coolidge has been deprived of one member and of losing another Senators Congressman ana e this and that charge To date little that B ordinary citizen has developed out of the myriad accusations and dispatches The whole aa has passed what political managers call the vaudeville stage,
 where matter of joke and rdicue o the citizen voter all very well for the political campaign that ls begin all very bad for the course of that justice which criminals if they be criminals should face and lace promptly.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
DAVID PUTNAM AND THE GOLIATH BIG CITY

Those forty odd loyal Putnam citizens journeyed Co Hartford Tuesday join in the trolley protest before the Public Utilities Commission little knew the cebound adventure of the night for them Nevertheless for all their troubles Putnam owes these men if for other reason than splendid showing that they made numerically in the interests of the city.
 Mr Carpenter. taken almost completely by surprise ad- mrab defended Putnam and northern Windham County his protest against unfarness of decreasing the service moving and country trolley lines in order that the larger might enjoy reduction in fare There some thing of David and Goliath complete surprise and which the corporation eounse of the various larger cities greeted Mr Carpenters protest backed h was by the presence of 70 large body Putnam citizens Ii pected protest unexpected quarter In consequence Mir Carpenter stand rather drilling erossexaminaon Hartfords alert young counsel Mir Butler But the local attorney found lacking argument and the Putnam protest together the of the Putnam protestants went into the record hearing and that after all the purpose of the delegations visit to Hartford
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
EXIT 1881 ENTER '24l

always good n everything the bromide and even in this weeks there for for 1921 has destroyed the legend Just To all of us had small small portion ef erYiee in the great war will the hr qnesonngs Of fine with
 many harmless magnngs exploits have elders o fhe past three decades told yarn upon yarn about that Marc blizzard in 1888 Up o the of twelve or go we believed tales of how families of fourteen lived for
 week on condensed milk how father going out for q cake of yeast fell into and dug out three days these tales forever Think of the going be told in the quayerng voice of the togenaan by forty and true who went down o Hartford to protest in city stayed hour to enjoy eshpos the capitol and then spent the night push ing hauling shoveng their out o the drifts on Phoenxville Hl s8s All hail the story of the blz- gard of '24l
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate holden at pomfret. Conn. within and for the District of Pomfret. on the 7th day of March 1 n. 1924. Present Willis Covell Esq, Judge. On Motion of Prank F. Hopkins. ESeeutor Putnam. Conn, on the Testatc estate of Julia 4. Crawthcr late of pamfret within said district deceased This Court doth decree that si~ months be allow ei and limited for the creditors of said estate Co exhibit their claims against the same Co the ENccutdf and directs that public notice he gwen of this order by advertising in news paper having a circulation in said dis triet, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Pemfret nearest the place where the deceased last dwcit Certified from Record. WILLIS C0NELL. Jadge
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At a Court of Probate holden at Pomfret. Conn. within and for the District of Pomfret, on the 7th, day Of March, 4. n. 1924 Present Willis Covell Esq, Judge. On Motion of Ida Pierey, Fomfret. Conn. Administra- triS on the intestate estate of Richard pierey hate of pomfret within said district. deceased. This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate ia exhibit their claims against the same to the said administrattix and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a news paper having q circulation in said district, and hy posting 8 copy there of on the public sign post in said town of Pumfret nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record. WILLIS C0NELL. Judge II
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The Republican electors of the town Of Woodstock are requested to meet m caucus ip Agricultural Halt, South Woodstock on March i9. 1924, at 3 o'clock F M. for the purpose of el- eegiag delegates to the Republican State Convention and Congressional District Convention to be held in Hartford. April 2 and 2. 1924. for the election of delegates Co the Repuhli- can National Convention and the ap- pointmeut of State Central Commit. tee.
 Also for the purpose Of elecgine q Town Committee for the ensuing two wears.
 By 0rder of Town Committee.
 B. R Riteh. Chairman.
 Dated at Moodslock. Conn. March I2. la24. ll
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
WOODSTOCK TAX NOTICE

By virtue of warrant issued to me for she collection Of taxes levied on the grand list of the Town of Wood stock for the year 1923 and which are due on or before April lst, 1924, mo- tice ia hereby given that for the pur- pose of collecting said taxes l will meet all persons liable % pay per sonal or property tax at the following times and places.
 Monday. March 3ist, at the Post Office, Woodstock Valley. 9 \. h. until n A. Nj. Store of Daniel Davis. West Woodstock. l.30 F. NJ. until $50 F. NJ
 Thursday, April srd, at the Post Office. East Woodstock. $50 i. NJ. until ll.30 A. NJ At Town Clerks office. North Woodstock. from 30 ?. M until P. M.
 Monday. April 7th. at Post Office Woodstock Hill, from s 30 A. N until I0.30 4. M At Safordis store. South Woodstock from il <. M until , NJ. and from l ?. M until go P NJ
 By vote 0f the Towa oue-half Of each persons property Sax may be paid on either of the above dates. The remaining half ta he paid 4 my house on the first day of October
 All taxes not paid or one of these dates will have all legal fees and 9 per cent interest added
 As the legally appointed collector of personal taxes for the Town of Woodstock, hereby give notice that 1 will receive said tax at above places dates and hours mentioned in March and April
 $. II. PECKHAM,
 Collector of Taxes Dated at Woodstock. March ll. 1924.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY.. MARCH 22 at l P. NJ. On the premises at ii4 Pomfret St. Household Furniture. consisting of piano. cook stove, art square, rugs, desk. table. chairs. cot bed. bureau. wardrobe. lot of pictures sewing ma. chine. linoleum and other goods. Terms
 JOSEPH PLESSIS.
 I1l2 Administrator.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
TOWN OF THOMPSON TAX NOTICE

A warrant having been issued to me for the collection Of Personal Taxes which are due and payable by law on February i, iszf and Tor Property and Real Estate 'Iaxes levi Cd on the Grand List of the Town of ThompAon for the veal 1928. due and payable March Z9. i9Zs, notice is hereby given that l Nil be at the places and times following Tor the purpose Of receiving sane
 MONDAY. MARCH 24, 1924
 Darts Store. QuineoalE
 k30 A. M t0 q 4. VI
 Fabyan Store, Fabyan
 I2 noon Co g r. A TUESDAY. MARCH 25. 1924 Court Room. North GfosvenoKdale For Personal Taxes Only
 s.3O 4. M to 2. h. WEDNESDAY. MARCH z6, 1924 Ringsbury's Store, East Thompson s.30 A. M Co l0.S9 4 N David Porter's Home. Porter Plains
 II A. M. to 2 Noon
 WiIsonyille Store. Wilsonviile
 r. II. t1 F. M THURSDAY, MARCH 27. 1924 Grosveuordale Store. Grosven0faaie
 s3O 4. u. Co II i. M. Kennevs Store. MeehanicsVille
 fg Noon to g 90 P. M
 FRIDAY. MARCH 2s. 1924 F. ". sheldon's Home, Quadie
 s.30 4. M to 9se 4. M. Han of Records. Thompson
 70 4. T. to P. M. SATURDAY. MARCH 2s, 1924 Court Room. North Grosyenordale
 s.30 4. II 10 3 P. M Personal Taxes not paid on or before April ist are liable to col lection fee.
 Interest and fees will be charged on property taxes not paid within thirty days.
 P. L. DuHAMEL. Collector
 North Grosvenordale, Conn. Dated at Thompson, Conn, Mar. 5,
 10-l2
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-House lot situated on sunnysiae Heights. H0RATlo A. BROWN. 94 South Main Street, Putnam. - I-a' FOR sALE-R. l. Red Coekerels ot Owen Farm Strain, priced low for quick sale, inquire of HENki HOLBRooK. Abingdon, Tel. 28o- 12 ll-iz
 FOR sALE-Holstein COW five years old. calved Feb. IT, Straight and right in every way. Now milking over 60 lbs a da yon light feed. Also three other fresh cows SA1 Lbs FARM. Mechauiesyille, Conn. Tel. Is5-f3. il-A@
 FOR SALE-Twa clothes wringefs .4ith folding benches; bargains to quick buyers. Inquire J. k. GROVES. upholsterer. next to Keith's Garage, South Main Street. Tel. 679-2 llu
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-14
FOUND

FOUND-On Thursday, bunch ot keys; owner may have same ns proving property and paying for this ad. II