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Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28

Fir. and Mrs. Walter C. Richards motored to Boston on Monday.
 Dr. and Mrs. II. B. Wrigh, enter. taiued Harry w Burr of Kemosha. Wis. the past week.
 John Bryan. pressmsn al the Pat Hlot Press spent the weekend and Monday at his home in Lowell.
 Miss M. Ernestine Sherman spent the weekend with her sister. Mrs. Joseph Munro, and family, of War ren, R. I.
 Charles Raymond of Portsmouth. N. H., was recent visitor of Mir. and Mrs. Henry w Sellig and family of Chapman street.
 Principal E. l.. Robinson and family will spend Thanksgiving and the weekend with relatives in Hins- dale, N II.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. Harold Bowen of Worcester were Thanksgiving guests of Mrs J E. Bowen and Miss Edith Bowen of Laurel street
 Miss Ella (. Farrows and friend of Springfield, Mass, spent Sunday with Mir and Ms. o. D Farrows and fam ily of Woodstock avenue.
 Mr. and Mrs. Allan N Wilbur of Stonipeton were the weekend guests of Mrs Wlbur's brother. R F. Hi. and wife of Mechanics street.
 Dr. and Mrs II. B. Wright and family saeng Wednesday and hanks giving at the home of Ms Wright's aunt, Mrs Arthur r. Shepard. at Harrington, X l.
 Mr. and Mrs Thomas Ra.sley. Charles Rawley Mr and Mrs Pier fc Myers and son Hamilton of Grove street were Thanksgiving guests Of Mir and Mrs. ", (. Klebart and son William of School street. Webster.
 Mrs Lawrence Young of Pitis6eld arrived Monday at the home of her mother. Mrs Baldwin and remained to spend Thanksgiving. Her litt!e son Sherwood. who has been spend ing the past two weeks here with his grandmother.r returned home wita her.
 In the Hartford Courant of las, Sunday was printed aa excellent DIG ture of Jack Cronin of Putnam, one of the stars of the Boston College team, In the game of Saturday Gro. nin was the shining light of the B C. eleven. going over for two touch downs and reeling off several long runs.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur C Willard en- tertained the following at their nome in SaxonviIe at Thanksgiving: Mrs Mary Jasmn. Mir. and Mrs. Albert Aucer and son Leo. Mr ana Mrs Frank Woodman, Nr and Mrs Calvin killian and daughter Ruth. of Put. nam; Mr. and Mrs. William Ham mond and Miss Marie Jasmin of Pro. videnee
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28

Mir and Mrs. P A Msloney of School street entertained their daughter Alice also Dr. Simmons of Worcester on Thanksgiving Day.
 Miss Gladys Chaffee, who is train ing ct the Boston City Hospital spent Sunday with her mother. Mrs Morris Patterson of School street.
 The sunnyside club of the Baptist church will meet Monday evening. Dee. lst at $ O clock al the home of Mrs. Joseph sehmanska, iSi Walnut street.
 Miss Esther Wilson. a sophomore at Wellesley College, spent Thanks giving Day at Kendall Hall, Pride's Crossing. Mass, as guest of Mr. and Mrs Kendall.
 Mr. and Mrs. o. D. Fsrrows of Woodstock avenue, daughter Lucy and son Albert spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Clyde Miller at Woodstock.
 Mir. and Mrs. K. s. Danforth and daughter Florence of Holyoke also Ms Dauforth's sister. Mrs Calvin Hopper of Branford were the guests on Sunday of the Misses Warren, Grand iYew.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
INHALED
 ON HIGHWAY FENCE

An automobile owned and driven by Patrick Foley of New Bedford was practically impaled on a fence while proceeding down Hampton Hill, q hill the terror of many motorists, Monday. The driver escaped with out injury. The machine skidded. crashed through the fence and a length of the fence rail passed fhruuzh the windshield, through the t0anean of the ear and protru1ed throueh the rear of the machine. So tieHllg Waz this timber Bedsed iHtp tHc ear that # wzs removed with lraat difficulty ai a Daa.e.sDH Earaee Ha ff zf car Has t9gei for raaalr5. IHerz Were tsea Heu with Foley and 8He= slsti55. l8rell. ise wonder 8lia tHa aG=eanH was H9t kitia8 b2
 Ia HIfiuE fHaca gall.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS ABOUT PUTNAM PEOPLE THEIR FRIENDS AND ACTIVITIES


 hliss Katherine Byrne was in Hars- ford the early part of the week.
 J. W. Shortelle of Willima antie spent Monday in town with friegds.
 Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Meesbe of Norwich were guests of friends here over Sunday.
 William C. Peterson and family of Mechanics street have moved to hleWsbary. Mass
 Miss Elizabeth Rafferty of Hart ford spent Thanksgiving at her home on Grove street.
 Mrs. Ralph Smith of School street was taken to q hospital in Worcester Sunday. for observation.
 The Willing Workers class of the Congregational Sunday school held a socipl with Miss Elizabeth Hurdman Tuesday evening
 Mrs. Clarence French of Bellevue street has been spending a week 8 vacation with relatives in Providence, E E, |. and Stamford, Conn.
 Mrs. Fannie Burton of Woodbury, Conn, spent Thanksgiving with her on. Rev \ E. Burton. Bnd family, at the Methodist parsonage.
 Harry Davis of Dartmouth College srcnt Thanksgiving with his father, E. l. payis. and his sister, Mrs. Jos epa Schmanska. and family.
 Mir. and Mrs F. F.. Woodis of Wal. mt street. entertained Mr Woods. nar uts. Mir. and Mrs Fred Woodis of Worcester. over Thanksgiving.
 Mics Hazel Perry of Bay Path in- sti.ate. Springfield, Mass. spent the holiday recess with her mother, Mrs. Alnira Perry of School street.
 Chandler Morse of Amherst Col. leee was at the home of his parents. Attorney and Mrs. F.. (. Morse of Seward street. for the holiday re- cess.
 The regular shift in the police force took place Monday when Pa trolman Ryan came back on day duty and Patrolman purand took ever the night beat.
 Miss Celeste Resves, student in Bay Path Institute. was at the home of her parents Mir and Mrs. A K Saunders of School street, over Thankseiving
 Edward Keefe, a student in the Stone Accounting School of New Haven. spent the holiday with hi. parents, Mr. and Mrs. M W. keef' of Ring street
 Mrs. William Crawford of Lexiag son. Mass. has been the guest of hei earents Mir. and Mrs \ Il. Sweet oi InterV le street. this week, Ar. traw ford coming Co spend Thanksgiving iWith them.
 II H Davenport with Mrs. Dayen port and Miss Hazel Davenport spenl Thanksgiving with relatives m liar risburg. Pa They will soon leave tol St. Petersburg. Fla, where they VII spend the winter.
 The engagement of Miss Editl i Peterson of Thompson and Chauneel i Chase of Esmond. R. l., has been an nounced. Mr. Chase. who is m th' l Navy. U. <. s. Arkansas, is at hi home on a furlough.
 Frederick w. Seward and Mir anS Mrs. Nelson Lown attended the fu neral of Edward Nj. Leete of Gull ford, Mass, Monday. Mir. Leete wa a brother nf the late Mrs. F. w. Sew ard. and had been a frequent visitel at the Seward home. He died last Friday.
 The annual Christmas sale of ths l Ladies Aid Society of the Baptisi church will be held Friday, Dec. 9th | in the Community Room of the Sav i ings Bank. The sale will open at II o'clock continuing through the after. noon. There will be food sale, alse nice line of fancy and useful arti cles. aprons, and homemade candies
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
PCaFRET AUTOMOBILE fN
 SLIGHT ACCIDENT

The heavy rain of Saturday after uanH along with slippery pavement vas the cause Of eaiii .oa of auto mobiles on Main street. Nii.Im1atic. < touring car owned hy Ms Blanche Wilcox of Pomfret and driven by Fl rold E. Woodward vas proceeding east q Joseph MaeFarlanp of South Coventry came from the same direc- lian. dacFariane in passing an other eur came upon the trolley tracks and in turning out for the Pomfret ear. his ear skidded and struck the latter ear along the ri1ht running board. damaging it at that place. The Hacfarlano ear sustained n broken front axIe and dished left front wheel The accident was invesfix1s= ed by the police The parties agreed 10 settle Che damage between them selVes
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
OUTLINES PROGRAM
Social Workers New London and
 Nfndhara Coaniia. Meet

4 meeting of Che Social Worker Council af New London and Wind- han counties was bold on Tues lay,
 oveu Der 8th. at the home af Miss Marion Bishop. oa Broadway. Nar- 5ch. Tae speaker of this occasion
 Hf Edith Valet Cook. aeere.
 g of the Childrcn's Welfare Bureau 6f Ecw Haven who gave a most interesting and instructive de- scription of the program Of this orga- atzati0u iu connection with social legislation.
 4 brief business meeting of the members was held. after which tea was served by Miss Bishop. in which she was assisted by Miss Lucas, Of Norwich, who poured The next meeting of the council will be held in Willimantie on December l6th, at which time the speakers will be Professor 4. r. Winslow of the Dept. 3f Public Health of Yale University. and Miss Margaret Stack of the Bureau Of Public Health Nursing of Connecticut.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
conrrezatlenal Church Nste.


 Rev. r. B. Richards sermon sub. Ieet for next Sunday ,s "e hrist- Teachings Concerning the Lost. Luke lh.
 Church school at l2 o'clock.
 The '. F. $. (. l. meeting at 6 D. m. Subject. Steward hip. Cur Prayers for Christ's World Matt. 6.9-t3
 Monday. Dee 1st at 7a6 the Hi. I club meet nt the chapel
 Tuesday. Dee. 2nl. annual business meeting Of tha Women's Societies at 3 D. 1t. at the chapel.
 Tuesdag, Dee. 2gd Alpha Delta elass annual banquet at 6.30 at the church.
 Thursday, Dee ttb, junior choir rehearsal at 3.45.
 Thursday evening 130 church nieht everyone welcome.
 There was very good atteHdlnce ,t Che Thank Offering meeting of the Womau's Missionary Society X de- iiehifai feature tas the siuEins of Mrs r. L. Robinson
 The offering amounted ta about eight dollars
 The barre. committee reported that box of eletbiug and upHiies valued at fifty dollars hns already been re- ce.vei from thie society by the Allen Normal School. Thomasviile. Georgia.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
CITY NEWS NOTES

B T Dslsr-v ef Man street spsnt Saturday in Nilimantic.
 Bsa Bertha fi-asis 8f Woedstoek 4ssg9e spent Friday is Worcester.
 Valsee Lscrois of Hartferi spent suEjay in town visiting with rela- tives.
 Als. Eleanor Carpenter of south faia street spent Sunday in Hart ford
 Jasoph Girsea of Les ssrsci has been confined to bis hone tbIs week wlh erin.
 a.iss Antoineits Girsri of wster stEeet spent Friday in Worcester with friends
 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gszssn of Main street wore Worcester visitors on Tuesday.
 Mr, John Gahsn of North School street spent Tuesday ia Worcester with friends
 Arthur Lneier of North School street spent the weekend in Boston with friends
 William Ryan of Pemfrst street spent Thanksgiving Day Wtth friends in Worcester.
 Mrs. stett Macdonald Of Church tsett neni Tuesday ia Worcester with friends
 Fred J Maihieu of Hsrtford is spending the weekend Witu his family on Battey street,
 Paul Peterson of Providence street. has just returned from months vi.it ia Havana, Cuba
 Miss Lucy Mcclure of Winsted s visiting her parents. Nr and Mrs. tehH Mcclure Of PoUfret stfset.
 fir and Mrs. Samuel Esn,insiy of EurCh street entertained over the ho'iIay relative from Worcester.
 Mrs hiferia Niens of Ks ne. II IL. s spending this week WIth her par tgts. Sir and Nrs. Jos.ra Allard of Church street.
 Miss Florence Bizaillon of Moosup. spent Thanksgiving Day with her mother, Mrs Albert E zaillon of Church street
 Mr and Mrs Charles Richard Of Main street snent ThanksgiyinE with M Richards brother aai f1mily af Providence.
 Mrs. Anna Cohen of Wilkinson street entertained at dinner Thanks giving has a party of relatives from New London
 Miss incz Klehart of Arch street Is spending this weekend with her brother and wife, Mir and As= Msrs Klehart of Webster
 ledre ( ' child and daughter, ] Miss Riiiu. of Woodstock avenue were Thanksgiving guests of J Richard Carpenter and family ] Robert Rawley. a tudent at Boston i University. spent the holiday witt ] his parents, Mr. aad Mrs. rhoma. Rawley of School street
 Mir and Mrs Emery Munysn and children of Worcester are visiting 1 Mrs Munyan's parents, Mir. and Mrs Lowell Ross of Main stree, Mrs Lawrence Bassett and daugh ter Wiuifred of Dayville spent the weekend with her sister. Mrs. Ernest Bousquei of Providence street. Wallace Smith of Main street spent Sunday in Worcester where he visited his father. Bareak Smith who k nutient 70 a hospital there
 Mir and Mrs. Noel LsReaux and two sons of Medford spent Thanks giving and this weekend with Mrs i LaReaux's parents. Mir and Mrs. Joseph Maynard of Bullock treet.
 Leo ]. Dusseault. formerly the sec ond hand of the winding. sales and yarn department of the Nanhassei Manufacturing Company. has resign. ed his position as second hand of winding, slashlng and drawing-in ai ! the Paco Manufacturing Company, Daniclson. to accept better and more responsible position with the Fitehburg Yarn Co. Ftchhnrg. Mass. He entered upon -his new duties Mon day but his family will continue to reside here for the present.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28

Harry Magoon of Danielson was in town Tuesday.
 Mr and Mrs. Joseph Allsrd of Church street entertained relatives from New York City over the week end.
 Mir. and Mrs. Peter F. Belair en- tertained on Thanksgiving Day Mir. and Mrs. James E. Leland and fam fly. Mrs. William Gagnon of Worces- ter. Mrs. Charles Belair and daugh- ter Rose of Meehanicsyille.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
ALL GLASSES COMPETE
 IN SCHOOL SPELLING

All Farlish classes at ihe Putnam H3ah sehsol ore takinE part ia I sus'iz zae contest. iu which tHa EHsllsh 5 class now holds dui.s ieazl- The being used 0H thi are H1H mat frequently mi Be'lei iu t58 words the lea1eE had au error per- ceutare of only 22l ref cens.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
snlvaiinn Army Note,

Captain and Mrs Cashman, Officers
 in charge
 Meetings Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at o'clock
 Sunday. morning worship. To i5 1; Sunday school. % noon; Young peo- ples' Legion. Gl5; big Salvation meet tne at o'clock.
 Friends and strangers are welcome at all these meetings.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
st. Mary. Church Note,

Rev. Charles '. Belard. pastor; Rev. Adrian Dykeman and Rev. Ar thur Routhier, assistant pastors Masses are celebrated on Sundays at she following hours [ o'clock, s O. clock. 9.t5 o'clock and l0.S0 o'clock
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
s,. Philip. Church Note.

kCV. kichafd U Hateh, kect0r
 Advent Sunday, Nov 30, 1924, l04b a. m. morning prayer and ser mon. 12 noon. ehildrcn's eucharist.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
At the Theatres

Victory
 Tonight and Saturday. Charles Jones in Not Drum Was Heard !" Sunday night Kenneth Maebon- ald in After Million"
 Monday and Tuesday. Elaine Ham merStein. Bert T.vtell and an all-star cast in Rupert of Hentzau.
 Wednesday and Thursday. Bryant Washburn and Mabel Forrest in 'sOther Mems Daughters"
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
HELP WAR DEPARTMENT
 BY FILING BONUS CLAIMS

Saturday. December 9th, has been sft as the dur bg which tune all Bonus Claims by meH and women of Connecticut should be filed. Every one entitled to the bonus Is reque tel t8 file now at any recruiting office or through anv other authorized agency. SO as to allow the War De partment 10 get rid Of thousands of dollars of daily expense in maintain ing large clerical force to sit idle and await your claim.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
Bradley

Tonight and Saturday. Ernest Tor renee in "Sideshow of Life
 Sunday night. Monday and Tues day. Norma Talmadge in 'Song of Life"
 Wednesday only. May McAyoy in sThe Bedroom Window
 Thursday only. Vaudeville. Neal Hart in "The Left Hand Brand
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28

Mrs. W. N Longdon spent Thanks giving and the weekend with her son. Winifrea L8ngaon. and Mrs, Lonedon. of Lowell, Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
Tn the Churches
Methodist churoh Note.

Mrs. Florence Shaw led ths meet me of the Epwofth League Sunday evening.
 The Sunday evening service led by the pastor was of unusual interest and consisted of q combination of songs and stories and was supposed To b. the reVeries of retired minister reviewing his life work
 Tuesdgy evening fhe Bible Study class met at the parsonage.
 The union Thanksgiving service was held Thursday morning in our church nt 10 o'clock Mf Burton preached the sermon.
Putnam patriot., 1924-11-28
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Entered as Second Glass Matter al .ss postoiIice at Putnam, Conn, ae ssrding Go the Act Of Congress.
 Subscription Price S2.o0 per Year a;rSle Comic. Five Gents
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-02
Alarm Clock Feeds Poultry
and Turns on Lights

Poultry can be supplied with grain
automatically at any desired time
from u feeder operated by on alarm
clock. The apparatus scattcrs the ma
terlal in proper amounts over a 90
foot space, insuring the fowls sufficient
exercise in gathering it. A switch at
tachmcnt can also be made to turn
electric lights on and off without in
tcrfering with tho feeding mechanism.
The device can be hung to the ceiling
of coop or placed over yard, and is
designed to do away with much OF the
care required from attendants. 1t is
claimed that it can be filled and set
for work in few minutes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-02

Hanson, Wahpeton, $44,91O; heating
and plumbing, Frank G.. Gn,mbs,
Bismarck, s8,9S3.O0; electric wiring,
Electric Construction Co., Grand
Forks, $l,375, the total being $685.
268
1t is the policy of the board,
Chairman r. B. Murphy announced,
to let no contracts in excess of the
legislative appropriation, practice
which was general a few years ago
when appropriations fell little short
Of building the kind of building, de-
sired.
Building will begin soon.
Redlinger and Hanson, successful
contractors, now are working on the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-02
What the World Is D0in&
-

cement can be added, but this is not
always desirable, as it increases the
quantity of concrete, and this may
not be necessary. A good method of
removing the excess OF water is to
place a few common bricks in the
mixture for few minutes, and it will
be found that the bricks absorb so
much of the water that the mixture
soon becomes workable. A common
brick, when thoroughly dry, will alb
sorb about q pint of water.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-02

III diameter and
2h in. long.
+ h G y a r c
slipped through
holes drilled in
the lower plate
and reamed out
SO that the bolts
can slip in and
out easily when
the pedal is un-
der ssurc.
The auxiliary
plate, being the
same shape and
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-02
FIFTY TO MEETING

Fifty ladies attended the first
meeting of the City Federation of
Women s clubs held yesterday after
noon at the assembly room Of the
Farmers State Bank building, when
plans were developed for the meet
ing of the clubs of the Seventh dis
trict to be held here this summer.
The meeting was called to order by
Mrs. Robert Wilson, president.
Miss Bertha Palmer of the state
educational department was the
chief speaker on the subject Beauty
Spots in North Dakota"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-02
Wire Hook to Thread Needle
Saves Time, Aids Ewes

To save time in threading needle,
a'dcvlce has been patented in Europe
recently that performs the operation
quickly, even in poor light. A slight
pressure of the fingers pushes hooked
wire through the eye OF a needle that
has first been placed on top OF small
spring. Then the strand is put on the
hook, which can be done by an I'M
steady hand, and as the grip is released
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-02

BALDWIN
| Mr.. Henry Rupp, who has been
quite i'll at the family home for two
months is reported on the way to
complete recovery.
Miss Marie Lenihan will arrive
Wednesday from Hazelton near which
town she has been teaching. school
tho mast season Miss Lenihan has
accepted employment in the Baldwin
postofficc during the summer
months.
|. julius Meyer and Mrs. Herman
/, Meyers have gone to Washington
where they were called by the
death of Mr.. Myers sister.
f.. The Baldwin school has enjoyed
perfect attendance the past month
the first since school started.
The pupils Of the eighth grade
have just completed their state ex-
animation with satisfactory results.
t Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Rue, who have
been living on farm near Baldwin
have moved to Bismarck in which
city they resided before moving, to
the farm. A number of friends and
,neighbors gathered at the Rue
home last Saturday evening in a
farewell party The evening was
spent in social chat and nice lunch
which was furnished by the ladies
was served at the close of the even
irg.
, Julius Meyer visited at Bismarck
and wilton last week in the interests
Of his candidacy as state senator Of
Burlcigh county.
Oscar Cater and family who have
been running the local hotel during
the past six months have returned
to their farm short distance from
town.
. Mrs. Eva Sheldon arrived Sunday
to at as housekeeper on the farm
Of her son Ted Sheldon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-02
Cure for Grabbing Clutch
on Light Cars

To overcome the grabbing tendency
of clutch on light car. driver in
stalled an additional pedal plate, AT
tachcd to the regular pedal by means
OF four bolts and coil springs, the bolts
fitting loosely in, holes drilled for them
and the springs keening the plates
separated. The bolts used arc a in.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-02

size as the regular plate, is drilled and
tapped to receive the screw ends OF
the bolts. Before assembling. Din.
open coil springs, made OF No. 10 brass
wire, are placed over the bolts, which
are then screwed into the threaded
holes in the auxiliary plate until they
project just triAe; the ends are then
hammered over to keep the bolt from
unscrewing. Pressure applied on the
pedal causes the clutch to take hold
gradually, and all grabbing is elini-
mated.
GOne-third Of the silk used in tho
United States is said to be artificial.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-02
MANDAN NEWS |
C0NTRACTS0N
DORM ARE LET
Work Soon to Begin on State
: Building at Mandan :.

After pairing bids to bring the
total cost within the legislative
appropriation of 100000 the state
board of administration has let con-
tracts for building the new boys
dormitory at tho state training
school at Mandan, it was announced
today.
General construction, Redlinger and
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-02
TO TRY OUT
SUGAR BETS

The directors of the Mandan Com
mercia club decided to. experiment
with the growing of sugar ~beets this
year. At a meeting the secretary
was instructed to work with the
County Agent in getting eight or
ten farmers to try out one fourth
of an acre of sugar beets. The seed
is to be bought on the recommends
ton of the state agricultural college.