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Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
L. II. FULLER RETURNS
Prominent Putnam Man Back Frors
 Hospital After Long Illness

.-uciaa II. Fuller returned 10 Pnt- nam Wednesday from the Corey Hili Hospital. Brookline. where he has been confined since March l. Mir. Fuller's condition has shown such improvement during the last few weeks that he was allowed to leave the hospital. He is now at the home of Mrs. Ruth B. Chandler on Fremont street. Mr Full icr'z Illness dates from last Novem- ber After several months at the Day Kimball Hospital he was taken to the Brookilne institution. His many local friends here will be glad to hear Of his return to Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
LOCAL COMPANY LEADS
Putnam Military Company Has High
 es, Drill Attendance Record

That the headquarters eofupany of the lard Division Connecticut Natson- al Guard. located in ihis city was the highest in percentage at drills of the forty units in the state during the rcr~ tod from May 2t ta June 20, ls shown bx the latest isgue of the Nutmeg. the official publication of the Connecticut Guard The local company, with a strength of sfty-eixht men. attained an average of 9fH per cent attend- anee- The seeens. s'est record was that Of the service company of the l8gth Division. vhict had mark of a2.e per cent.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
BINGHAM AT WOODSTOCK
Lieutenant Governor to Address Re
 publican Club Wednesday

When the Woodstock Republican Club meets next Wednesday afternoon the members will have the privilege of listening to an address by Lieutenant Governor Hiram Bingham. who will probably be the Republican candidate for governor this year. There will laso be other speakers at the meeting, including Mrs. Grace Murray, daugh- ter of Adirondack" Murray of Lyme. Conn, and a musical program as well. Since the meeting is open to the pub lie, there will doubtless be a large turnout
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
HELPS LAFoNTAiNE CHILDREN
New London Day Raining $500 For
 children of Dead Man

Since the death of George LaFon- taine of Putnam in New London two weeks ago, as told in last weeks Pa triot, the New London Day has been raising a fund to help care for the two children of the man whose tragic death shocked all who knew him. Up Go the middle of this week s4Gs so had been raised. and the Day was endenyoring to raise S3i40 more before Saturday evening in order t0 reach the $500 mark. Any Putnam friends of Mir. LaFontaine may contribute.
 Probate Judge David Fiag4 of Put nam has approved the application Of Alfred r. IaFontaine. uncle of the two little children. that his h-othar-ia- law. Theodore Langlois Of Putnam, be appointed guardian of the tw0.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
HOLIDAY GOLF
Donovan and Coiter Win Flag Tour
 nament.-Professio Play

Barney Gunshinan, professional of the Willimantie Club, and Alec Simp- son. pro of the South Manchester Golf Club, defeated Clarence Booth of the local club and Norman Young of the Southbridge Club in a special match the afternoon of the Fourth. Eighteen holes were played, and the play was by holes The winners held a margin of two holes over Booth and Young. An interested gallery fol- lowed the players twice around the course. Booths driving surpassed that of the other contestants. while Simpsons putting had an important part in the victory. None of the scores were sufficiently low to break the course record of siXty-eight, for which feat q special prize was offered. The lowest score was that of Simp- son, who covered the two rounds in seventy-two strokes.
 Many golfers of the club entered the flag tournament the same day. In this Edward Donovan of Woodstock avenue won first prize a golf club, and keyren Cotter of Pomfret took the second award, a box of golf balls. Both of these contestants finished play on the twentieth hole. Cotter' ball being slightly further from the hole than that of Mir Donovan.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
COURT POSTPONED
Officer Ryan Of Putnam Will Be Put
 10 Plea at Later Date

The Superior court session at Wilii- mantle. at which Officer John f Ryan sf :hs Putnam ppiies was to be put to plea on the charge of transportation of liquor without a government per- init. was postponed indefinitely from this morning.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
EDWARDL. ROBINSON
 CHOSEN PRINCIPAL
Lexington Man Selected to Be Head of Putnam High
 School
Has Taught In St. Louis and East
 Hartford

Edward L. Robinson of Lexington, Mass, has been elected principal of the Putnam High school by the town school committee. and has accepted the post Following the action of the school board at it's meeting last Thursday evening. Mir. Robinson was reached at his home by telephone and informed
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
CHAUFFEUR BOUND OVER
Alleged Engine Number Had Been
 Altered on Thompson Machine

Irwin Wheeler, chauffeur for Dr. Gardiner I. Miller of Thompson. was bound over to the Superior court by son town court Tuesday. IL was charged that Wheeler had q car in his possession on which the engine mum Der had been altered. He was releas- cd under bonds of Si,000 for later ap- pearauce In the Superior court. His employer furnished the bonds
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
TwENrY.rHREE AT BROOKLYN
Jail Farm Reported Tn Good condi-
 tion.--Harvest Potatoes Soon

There are at present al the Brook lyn jail twenty-three prisoners. ac- cording to the report of Assistant Jailer Walter Tripp The majority of the6e were sentenced for violations of che liquor iaw lie reports the jaii farm in fine shape, and expects to begin harvesting potatoes by the first Of August.
 There are nineteen at the Holland County jail, thirty at the New London County jail at Norwich, and fourteen ln the Middlesex County jail at Had dam.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
PUTNAM STILL FREE :.
 FROM SMALLPOX
Disease Has Not Spread Here From Danielson and Brook
 lyn
Thirty Cases In Affected To~ns.-
 Compulsory Vaccination For 5000

The smallpox epidemic which is raging in Danielson, Brooklyn and Plainfield has not as yet made its ap- pearanee in Putnam. Health Officer l Peter A. Gardner and all local physi- cians are keeping a close watch lest any mild cases go unreported and start an epidemic in this city. So far two cases of local people being in contact with those in Danielson who had the malady have been reported, and these two have been confined to their homes until 1t is certain that there would be i no spread of the disease from them in case they came down with 1t. Despite rumors frequent during the week. 1t l has been definitely determined that there are no cases here.
 Free Vaccination Clinic
 In Danielson and West Brooklyn compulsory vaccination is going on by order of the health officials in the two towns following conference with eoun- ty and state health officials. A large part of the inhabitants of these two places have already subjected them selves to the precaution of vaccination. Free vaccination clinics are being con ducted at the civic federation rooms in the Daniels0n town hall building this and tomorrow afternoon, when any Danielson people may be vaeeinated free by town physicians. People have been given their choice of vaccination or staying on their premises for three consecutive weeks. Any who do nei ther of these are liable to a fine of not more than Sl90 or three months im- nrisonment or both.
 Twenty Gases Reported
 To date nearly thirty cases of the disease. practically all in a mild form. have been reported in Danielson. Brooklyn and Plainfeld. Dr. Stanley H. Osborn, State Health Commission CT. is an almost daily visitor to Daniel son and Brooklyn, and Dr. Willard Knowlton. in charge of the bureau of preventable diseases, IS also frequent visitor to the towns affected.
 The Patriot Thursday evening held q conversation with Dr. Osborn Tn Hartford over the telephone. Asked regarding the present spread of the disease Dr. Osborn said that 1t seemed to be coming somewhat under control. He continued Just as soon as the people protect themselves by immuni- cation, then the spread of the dis- ease will stop.' This seems te leave the matter in the hands of the people in the towns to the south of Us. If they comply with the order Of the health officers and get themselves vac einated. the disease cannot spread tur- ther.
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
MAY SOON ARREST
 ROSELAND FATHERS
State Health Commissioner Tells Patriot Arrests to
 Come Soon
State Law Will Be Strictly Enforced.
 Swimming Now Going On

Just as soon as he has actual evi- dence that persons are bathing in Woodstock Lake in violation of the state law which the attorney general has noted as applying to that lake. the
 source of the city of Putnam water supply. Health Commissioner Stanley II. Osborn says he will start proseeu- tions. Couferring with Dr. Osborn by telephone Thursday evening, The Pas triof was informed that the health commissioner would get out injune- tions against any persons conducting bathing houses on the lake, and that the state police will soon be ordered to arrest bathers when a test case may be expected Dr. Osborn feels sure that the decision of the attorney gem eral in support of his own order is correct. ard that there is no ground for any opposition on tsss part of the trustees ,s the park
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
WOODSTOCK DAVIS CLUB
First Organization For Democratic
 Nominee Now Under Way

Democrats. independents and liberals and ans others interested have been inc wted by Hamilton Holt to meet at Grange Hall. Sunset Hill. Woodstock, next Saturday evening, July 19, to or- ganize the Woodstock John w. Davis Club. the first 0f its kind ta be organ l7ed in Windham County. Wod0stock already hes a flourishing Coolidge ftfeH
Putnam patriot., 1924-07-11
Bathing Reported

It Is reported that representatives of the camps on the lake shores have conferred with eminent lawyers in Hartford and New York, who care fully went over the briefs filed by At tornev General Healy and by Herbert W. Bowen, counsel for the trustees of the park. and declared the reasoning in the latter paper to be unassailable. and told those in charge that bathing in the lake might continue.
 Not only have the 200 campers since enjoyed the cooling waters, but there has also been some bathing from the pavilion, it IS reported. Woodstock people in particular. and those of Put nam and other towns as well, are anx- iously awaiting some action on the part of the state board, when q test case will doubtless come up.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Sheer Summer Frocks
for Bridesmaids or Ball

Whether for bridesmaid frock or a
summer dance or dinner dress, there Is
no more satisfactory model thanone OF
chiffon or georgette. and in practically
every collection of models created for
resort wear one sees these sheer, f1lmy
frocks conspicuously featured.
Many are of printed chiffon, and
they range In design from small con-
ventional patterns to huge floral effects
In a multitude of colors. Very little in
the way of trimming appears, although
an occasional frock reveals the delight
full possibilities Of combining cream or
black lace with chiffon.
Frocks Of pastel-colored chiffon with
contrasting note introduced in a
flower or spray Of leaves are lovely,
while the most delightful effects are
achieved by combining three different
tones of single shade. In graduations
Of pink, violet, green and yellow they
are especially attractive.
This season much is done with tiny
bias folds of the material. a form of
decoration that lends itself to smart
and novel effects. Tiny bias folds are
arranged to simulate little collar and
to finish sleeves which are scarcely
more than shoulder coverings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08

just come to see who our new neighbors
were. You are not alone?"
my father Is in the tent--sick. I
can't do a thing for him. Our sup
plies were stolen by a band Of half
breeds and the little car we came in
we are IN our way to Little Creek
was sizS taken. was so thankful the
holcrp came near this blessed spot. It
is C,--so--so far to everyone out
here" her voice quavered.
"Easterrers"
EYES,"
Just take my guns away; there,
you'll feel easier. My names Peter
Wells. Dad owns all this land, and
am proving around looking for q
band Of cattle thieves. | want to do
something for your father. have a
horse up yonder. and If he could ride
to the ranch we could take care Of
you until you are able to resume your
Journey"
you are very kind, Mr.. Wells. /
am Grace Murray. Father has been
asleep, bit he has had some fever. If
I only had some quinine."
"We will fix him all up at the
RANCH" decided Peter, after he had
seen Mr.. Murray and heard his story.
Half an hour later, Mr.. Murray.
mounted on Jerry, with Peter and
Grace on either side, was slowly trans
ported to Red Ranch, as the Wells
place was called. James Murray
proved to be very i'll, and he was cas-
lily persuaded to give up the idea Of
going to Little Creek. Mrs. Wells
proved to be splendid nurse, and
Grace found a little time to get away
from the sickroom and go for long
rides with Peter and his father, some
times with one or the other. Mrs.
Wells adored the girl, and It was her
suggestion that as soon as Mr.. Murray
recovered he should apply for the va
cant position as teacher In the school,
which would soon reopen. AS he was
school teacher by profession, this
proved to be happy arrangement, for
Grace and her father were very much
alone in the world so far as relatives
60.
Then Bart came home, riding up to
the door like young conqueror, with
his cherished little store of gold. He
stared when he saw Mr.. Murray and
Grace, with her lovely golden hair.
"Gold is where you find it, Bart"
whispered his father, loosely. "Peter
stayed at home and discovered his in
Green canyon!"
And Bart admitted that all the gold
in Little Creek was not worth Peters
find of pure gold"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Mistaken Idea About
Weight of Children

The weight of children Is not an
index to their health, says the Jour
nal of the American Medical Associs-
ton, and the only safe method Of
diagnosing child's state of health is
a medical examination.
In support of this assertion is the
experience of the United States public
health service, which from the medi-
cal examinations Of 10000 children
found that nearly hklf-40 per cent,
to be exact-of those who were actual-
~ suffering from malnutrition were,
by weight, in the average group. Thus,
If only the undeSweight children were
cared for on the assumption that they
were the real sufferers from malnutri-
ton, 40 per cent Of those actually suf-
fering from this condition would be
neglected.
1.-THE fact that an individual child
weighs less or more than the average
is not conclusive proof that he Is I'M
dernourished or overnourished he may
weigh less and yet be well nourished.
and he may weigh more and yet be
poorly nourished," the report con-
cludeS.
AS the Outlook points out, we might
now know great deal more about the
proper nutrition of children If we had
not so long ago accepted as true the
assumption that child of average
weight for his age and height is a
healthy child.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Organdie Frocks
on Fashion List
Delightful Fabric Regarded
AS Appropriate for Amy
Formal Affair.

No longer Is Organdie reserved for
he simple frock of the graduate. 1t
has taken its place among the mate
:ials considered appropriate for occa-
sions Of formality. For several sea-
sons number Of the most exclusive
designers have used organdie for din
1er and dance frocks and as result
We have had organdie embroidered In
oliver and color thread. organdle deco
:ated with colorful motifs done In
WOOL. organdie trimmed with appliQues
" taffeta, but new note appears this
season in organdie frocks which have
decorative motifs worked out In tiny
.rystal or china beads.
Recently there have appeared two
models Of great individuality and
much charm. These are developed in
olack-and-white organdie with a strik-
ing touch of contrast in streamers Of
flame-color ribbon. Some idea of the
chic of one Of these frocks may be
cleaned from an interesting model re-
GENTLY displayed.
The dress itself is of crisp black or
candle with swirling motifs Of tiny
white china beads and white silk en-
broidery. A wide band Of white organ
die finishes the skirt and small flat
white buttons ornament the streamers
Of flame-color grosgrain ribbon. II
one desires a more practical gown
georgette may be used instead of, or
candle without detracting many way
from its smartnesS
Colored organdie, both plain and
hand-embroidered. is used for warm
weather frocks, and these in mauv In
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
DaddyyEye'',lii!,,S
Fairy Ial,gs4,
Nary Graham' n
Bonner R X e2sl
THE SHEEP

EBaa-a-a," said Mrs. Sheep.
| "Baa-a-a," said Miss Sheep.
''Baa-a-a," said Mrs. Black Sheep.
"Baa-a-a," said the other Sheep.
81 shall be the leader" said Sleepy
Sheen. So they all followed Sleepy
and they went through gate and INTO
a lovely meadow beyond.
One after the other-they all fol-
lowed Sleepy.
After they were in the meadow they
ate for awhile and then they decided
they would sit down and have rest.
II don't just know why want to
rest" said Mrs. Sheep. II haven't
been very busy working today! In
fact, never am very busy, but do
like to rest"
"Ah yes" said Miss Sheep, II, too,
like to rest"
"Baa-a-a," said Mrs. Black Sheep,
y enjoy a pleasant rest"
All the other Sheep agreed that they
thought it was delightful to rest.
II think it must be habit" said
Mrs. Sheep.
sheep have always had this habit"
said Miss Sheep.
Its not up to us to change the
Sheep ways" said Mrs. Black Sheep.
All the Sheep said:
"Baa-a-a, Baa-a-a, it Is not up to US
to change the good old ways of Sheep.
1--WE are so gentle" said Mrs. Sheep.
"We are rather timid though we can
become very tame and friendly after
| we get used to some one.
1--WE have to know our friends well
though. We aren't great on picking up
friends quickly.
mo, we must know orr friends quite
a long time"
EYES," said Miss Sheep, I'VE don't
make friends quickly. but that, as you
say, is because we are SO timid."
"We're shy" said Mrs. Black Sheep.
Were shy, baa-a-a," said all the
other Sheep.
And Sleepy Sheep said:
"Baa-a-a, baa-a-a, baa-a-a, baa-a-a,
we're very, very shy, baa-a-a, baa-a-a,
| baa-a-a, baa-a-a-"
"Some creatures are always busy"
said Mrs. Sheep. But we know how
to get along and hardly do thing.
"Of course we give good wool and
so we are useful and we do our part.
| "But we ourselves are never to be
found working hard, or even working
at ALL"
mo" said Miss Sheep, were never
| to be found working hard.
| "You couldn't find many who were
as happy doing as we are.
| "We can sit still for hours.
| 1--WE look one way or we look an
other but nothing interests us enough
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Ribbon Counters Full
of Charming Patterns

Once one had to hunt for the ribbon
counter, says a fashion writer in the
New York Times. Now one walks be-
tween huge walls and pyramids of rib
bon. The magic word "French" at
taches to great assortment of RIB
bons that are displayed in many Of the
important shops and are seen as one
of the decorative details on some of
the latest summer frocks. Moire. In
black, white and all the colors, a rib
bon having brilliant sheen, Is one of
the newest and most popular. An alb
solute novelty Is metal MORE. This is
veritable Queen of Sheba bit Of
beauty in ribbons, in bright gold and
silver, with the weave distinctly and
gracefully watermarked.
Some of the handsomest OF these
have one side of plain gilt. the other
watered, the old-time name by which
MORE antique or ''moire" was known.
These luscious ornate ribbons cost a
pretty penny and are to be had In any
width. Their richness of quality makes
them most suitable sash-wide, as they
are introduced In girdles, bands, vests
and in numberless other ways in some
Of the most elaborate French models.
Another of the new ribbons Is dou-
ble-faced, one side Of satin. the other
of gold or silver tissue, any one Of
them sufficiently rich to give impor-
lance to the costume. They are shown,
too. in narrower widths and are most
successfully used in little frills or
bands on sheer summer gowns, suf-
ficient trimming in themselves; on
hats. blouses, parasols, too, and in
many other ways unique and charm
ing.
A practical and dainty ribbon nov
city is the draw-string ribbon. In mar
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08

to get up and see just what it is or
what we can do with 1t.
''We take life very easy.
"That is why they say people can
put themselves to sleep by thinking of
us as we go through gate. one after
the other.
There is something restful and
peaceful about u.s."
'There is certainly nothing exciting
about u.s." said Mrs. Sheep.
"But people love us and we have
many friends and we are happy and
contented in our own gentle fashion.
"Why should we go dashing about
when we don't care about it? No
reason at ALL"
"Baa-a-a, baa-a-a, baa-a-a. baa-a-a.'
said the other Sheep. mo reason at
all.
Let us lie in the meadow and be happy.
Let US take a nap, nap, happy.
Or let us stay wide awake,
And think what picture we make
As we sit in the meadow. baa-a-a.
And now we must bid you 'ta-ta.."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08

row and medium widths, having on one
edge strong thread by which the rib
bon may be drawn In gathers to form
little ruffles. There are striped,
checked, lowered and figured patterns.
wide enough to form the bodice of an
evening gown. narrow enough to make
a wrist-watch band. Some are double
faced, some of metal and silk COM
bined. Quite the daintiest little trim
ming ribbons are those of black satin
brocaded with flowers in color. A
quaint style is the taffeta ribbon seal
loped at one edge, cord-bound and fin
ished with the draw-thread at the
other edge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Should She Wear Seven
Different Pairs Of Shoes ?

The really well-dressed woman, we
are informed on the highest authority,
says an exchange, should wear seven
different pairs of shoes day.
Just what they are we have forgot
ten, but the information gives US quite
thrill.
1t is long way back to the times
when Abraham Lincoln delivered his
dictum on legs. When somebody
asked him how long he thought mans
legs should be. he replied that careful
research had convinced him that they
should be just long enough to reach the
ground.
In those days legs, and feet also,
were regarded merely as parts of the
body. Now they are evidently what
might be called the groundwork of a
fashion show.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Stellar keyboard

The reported Paris Invention BY
which the light from the star Capella
has been converted into sound sug-
gests all sorts of marvels, London Tit.
Bits says.
Stars differ enormously in magni.
tude, and with such an instrument.
capable of being focused quickly, 1t
should be possible TO perform quite
melodious tunes by selecting in success
sion stars Of differing magnitude.
Capella, of course, is one of the
brightest stars in the sky, but improve
ments in the instrument to make II
respond to the 5000 naked-eye stars
should provide sound variations of al.
most endless variety.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08

The same week that Professor Bax.
ter announced his discovery about the
cobalt in meteorites,, DR.. Van Voorhis
of Princeton told the American Physi-
cal society that helium gas (the same
gas that is used to initiate the navy
airship SHENANDOAH would leak
through solid glass.
II you corked up some helium in a
glass bottle and left it alone for long
time all the helium would work out.
Glass seems solid, but really there
are millions of tiny spaces between the
invisible atoms of it, says the st. Louis
Post-Dispatch. Tiny as these spaces
are, the helium slowly gets through
them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
A Catching Cough

Little Billy Ann had been taught
that a fishhook was very dangerous
and she must never touch one.
One day she and her older sister
were playing mother. Sister called to
inquire about the health Of the chill
dren.
"Oh. DEAR" said Billy Ann. my baby
is so sick. She swallowed fishhook
and now she has the hooking cough