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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
George M. Cohan's Greatest
 Stage Play At Jefferson
Riotous Comedy, So This Is London, That Made
 Smashing Broadway Hit, Starts Monday

course. And that's just what's going to happen when you see George NJ. Cohan's greatest success, "So This Is London"
 Two irreconcilable families. one American and the other English, are brought together by the younger gene ration with greater success than the Capulets and Montagues of Shakes peare's times.
 One of the most amusing incidents in the comedy, in fact, one of the fun nlest things ever seen in any play, is borrowed from the movies, when in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
Great Screen Achievement
 The Sea Hawk At Trianon
First Nationals Film Version Of Sabatini' Col
 orful Epic Opens Weeks Engagement

"The Sea Hawk" will sail out upon the screen at the Trianon Monday for weeks engagement, rain his guns on the audience and fire a broadside in the way of. so advance notices say, one of the most brilliant dramatic photo plays which has graced the silver sheet in months.
 ."The Sea, Hawk" is Frank Lloyd's picture version of Sabatini's colorful epic, which is released by First Ma tional. It is great story, has an ex- ceptional cast of capable screen stars, and judging from it's reception in the east, must be really great entertain ment.
 Many ships of tremendous size are seen in combat, while it abounds in big settings and important, surprising incl dents, all of which have led critics to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14

some on pay days as he looks on Sun day. That's when they will find out if the others is the beauty that is only skin-deep or whether it goes right down to the soul. And if it's the real kind the rougher usage it gets the brighter it will shine, like steel. In short, what a woman feels that she can best put up with is just an ordinary man. And she is lucky if she finds one who is agree able to share her luck. And the more ordinary he is the better. Because some day they will both be feeling pretty ordinary, and then it will be more comfortable for each of them than if one was fancy article and the other just home-made-Edwin Pugh in, the London Daily Mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14

George NJ. Conan, who stands in a place all his own on the American stage, is responsible for week of hap piness ahead of theatergoers in Bir- mingham. ''So This Is London" is go ing to provide the happiness. Mir. Go han is the author of the Broadway engagements were made by the All-Star Jefferson Players for it's production this week, when the road show was called off by the actors strike.
 'So This Is London was not only written by Mir. Cohen, but it is known as one of his greatest hits. With Selmer Jackson and Arthur Byron in the leading roles and Frank McHugh, the new juvenile, in his biggest part, Birmingham has a theatrical treat in store.
 When you go to see the show and you sit down and look around, and you find the house packed. And the curtain goes up. And in a minute or two you begin to hear little nipples of applause interspersed with hearty ha-ha's that rise and rise until it's an organ-like wave of laughter in which you join. And then the second act, which is fun nier than the first, brings more laugh ter and spontaneous applause.
 And you say to yourself, "The next act can't possibly be as funny as this" And the third act starts up and it is funnier than the two that have gone before. And as you go out of the the ater you are saying to yourself, That's the best show I ever saw" And you hear everyone else voicing the same opinion out loud. And they are still laughing. Whats the answer?
 Why, you've seen good show, of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14

label the film as thrilling, appealing and entertaining.
 Milton Stills plays the part of Sir Oliver Tressilian, an English knight. who later becomes Sakrel-Bahr, the idol of Algerian corsairs. Enid Ben nett plays the part of Rosamund, a sweet, demure English maid type. Wal lace Beery plays the part of Jasper Leigh, swashbuckling, likeable char acter, while Lloyd Hughes plays the part of Lionel, a cowardly brother of Sir Divers. Frank Currier is cast as Asad, the aged basha of Algiers.
 To transfer the Sabatini story to the silver sheet has been a Herculean task, and MT. Lloyd is accredited with hay ing handled details with such sincerity such tact and such thorough under standing that he has won. for himself place among the master of the cin- ema.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
Three Leading Women In !. Temples Super-Photoplay
Behold This Woman First Offering Greater
 Movie Season Has Cast Screen Celebrities

Behold This Woman" which will be shown at the Temple theatre all this week is peculiar photodrama in that it has three leading women, of three distinct types and all about of equal importance. Irene Rich portrays the movie star, who ultimately wins out and marries the hero. Rosemary Theby handles the role of dancer and "vamp" who tries her best to- lead the hero astray. Marguerite de h Motte is cast as real pal and wins most of the sympathy, although she loses out in her struggle for the hero's love.
 These three women were selected from score of possibilities because they were most admirably suited to the roles through their personalities and popular appeal. They are three of the most popular leading women available today and have a, large following with picture audiences.
 Behold This Woman is so arranged that none of the three roles is in any way subOrdinated to the others and each one might be termed a stellar role. Each calls for intense emotional acting and great histrionic ability. <.
 Rosemary Theby is afforded ample opportunity to display her terpsichorean ability Irene Rich her womanly appeal and charm; Marguerite de la Motte her sincerity and open frankness. It is seldom that such combination is found in single production. s
 The three principal male roles are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
GET-OUT.THE-VOTE Plan of Campaign fer Alabama League of Women Voters.


 mingham, Ala, Sept. 10, 1924. Headauarters, HiIIman Hotel, Bir-
 Because of lack of interest on the part of the electors in the privilege and duty of exercising their franchise, in the presidential election of 1920, only 49 per cent of the qualified voters in the entire nation went to the polls, and in Alabama, less than 30 per cent. These figures given grave concern to the League of Women Voters, proving, as they do, that in our so-called de- mocracy, we are governed by a minor ity. of the qualified electors.
 To contribute it's share towards rem edying this distressing situation, the Alabama League of Women Voters pro poses the following plan to get out the vote on November 4th, through four main avenues of activity!
 4. ORGANIZATIONS BY COUN- TIES.
 a. State Headquarters to organize County Get-Out-the-Vote Committees in each county, headed, if possible, by the local League, if not, by some pub lic-spirited man or woman. County committees to undertake:
 CD Local joint luncheon of heads or groups, patterned on State lunch con, to discuss plans.
 (2) Check of poll-lists through local groups.
 (S) Publicity through press, speeches, movies, etc.
 (4) Telephone committee of women.
 (5) Automobile Committee.
 (6) In large centers, block and vot- ing district committees.
 b. Two (if possible, three) organizers to be sent out from state headquarters to as many counties as possible, be- tween now and November 1st. to per feet Get-out-the-Vote organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
STRANGE, WASN'T ITs

"Mrs. Lumpie is dreadfully afraid of embonpoint," remarked Mrs. Gossippe.
 That's terrible disease" agreed her neighbor. My Aunt Jane had it.. and the poor thing just wasted away Edinburgh Scotsman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14

first act scene is staged represent ing the idea of the American of the English family, describing the Amer jeans from his point of view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14

trio, Lively Shoppers of 1924" will show some wire walking wonders.
 On the screen will Fbe offered one of the famous Aesop's Fables done by Paul Terry alohg with the latest News reel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
WHAT WOMEN LIKE IN MEN

Most women, as rule, ina It easier to hate a man for his faults than to love him for his virtues, but easiest of all to hate him for his virtues and love him for his faults. Indeed, they don't seem to have any particular use for what is commonly known as the ideal man. At the same time, if she has to choose, she would rather have curly hair and curly nose, other things being equal. For it does not neces- sariiy follow that a man is bad be- cause he isn't bad-looking, any more thanoit follows that he is bound to be good because he is as ugly as wart- hog. All the same she has a feeling that the average good-looker is usually the sort that she would rather spend a good time than q lifetime with. You see, there will come crises in their af- fairs when she has got to look pretty at him across the breakfast table, in spite of another rise in the price of bacon; and he has got to look as hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14

"So This Is London" is one of out best laugh getters, and is sure to please Anglo-American lovers and dissenters alike.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
THE CARGO OF COLUMBUS

During visit Chicago taken in the sightseeing through the old grounds of the Worlds 1893 and there lagoon out of Lake Michigan the reproduction of the Santa Maria the tiny
 flagship of the fleet which Christopher Columbus led to America just hundred and hrone Three days before had visited the White Star Liner pier in New York City and great Majestic" glide out of her pier six day p Southampton The thought that the contrast brought mind looked the tiny Santa Maria not of the mighty growth and development of transatlantic travel but rather of amazing of the Columbus Looking shape of the Santa Maria realized that sine scarcely modern gasoline yacht She built the the century that hugged close o the At anc shores Europe d the of the Mediterranean Yet the guide him. the discoverer of America dared the the unknown sailing forever west ward he really knew whther There wireless to bring him aid in need The ordinary comforts of life aboard his little ships and contrast to the uXures of those liners which sail daily from the ports of the world In fact the which the Genoes advenurer carried largely of and daring and conviction With these he sumouned obstacle of those long and trying with frightened and rebeous It such
 gifts that brought him October 2 1892 in sight of the Americah continent.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
AS TO SEWING, COOKING AND MILKING THE COW

Miss Elisabeth Marbury good friend of The Patriot and she has contributed articles to these which readers greatly enjoyed Miss Marbuy one Of the lead ing Democratic the country well one of the mos distinguished of all American women with career that has been exceptional her biographical volume, My Crystal Ball. But Miss Marbury if the newspapers are correct has made mistake and unfortunate In recent cam pagn talk group of Democratic women she expressed the hope that if entered the White House she would that she could cook and that she made her own sh
 waists at the cost of sl 69 Marbuy also poked not few pointed remarks Coolidge, erczng the wife of the president for having her picture taken milking For part have not happened to see the picture of Mrs. Cool dge and read of the statements gardng the waists but fail to anything detrimental to the Presidents wife to the White House in Lady the Land who has the ability and the courage to
 milk cow make dolar-sixynne shrtwaist and cooking knowledge which will produce edible biscuit Miss Marbury may of American Marie Antonee in White House. but there great many women who can milk sew and will be encouraged to vote the Dem ocrac ticket through her criticism of the Pres dents wife.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
THE WRITER'S CHAMPION

new American writer and interesting one who will bear watching Mir Thomas Beer author of Sandoya pop uar best seller the year. also the champion of writers whose passed we'll within time Mir Beer start led literary recently by picking from out of the last years century the fairly obscure figure of Sephen Crane writing the author of he Red Badge o biography that interesting than it's subject seemed This little book excellent piece of lit erary craftsmanship and have idea that to
 make people Stephen Crane long after his single novel forg Now Mir Crane turns his attention Richard Harding b. and to the current issue of the weekly Liberty he contributes excellent sketch of the ia
 nous novelist correspondent Mr Beer has found mis- sion keeping the memory of the public record of the lives young who not be Emersons, Lowes Poes but picturesque figures who have contributed then bit to the nations library.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
THE DEMOCRATIC VISITATION

There & at the present moment futile Democratic cam pagn being throughout the length and the breadth of New England attempt to turn to Davis and Bryan those which very rghtfully going New Engands President November 4th Governor Al Smith has the Manhattan and left the field of New York State to his opponent Colonel Roosevelt Boston this week rang Sidewalks of New York and heard those characteristic addresses delivered by the Governor in his best Bowery Mir Me Adoo, about make New Eng land attack prevented by illness Mayor Cuy of Boston going the solid Republican districts of the Bay State ing stir up little Democratic enthusiasm New England Is of these personalities but otherwise apathete Smith holds the New England audience in much the spirit would performance by MT George M Mayor Curey by his excellent oraoy and the
 hernan gifts of his personal bearing But New England mains coldy Republican, IL is satisfied with Mr Coolidge It believed him Governor Vce-Presden and Pres- None the presented sufficient 10 persuade them of a change.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10

Hiram L. Barrett. resident on Oak Hill. and one of Putnam's few re- maining Civil War veterans. this week showed The Patriot representative some interesting literature of a hundred years ago and also other relics of value as antiques.
 Mr Barrett. who fought shoulder ta shoulder with Thomas Elliott of qomfrat. and the late Sheriff Georg F. Holbrook at Fort Wagner, South Carolina. lost a brother. Emery A. Barrett. in the war, and another bro ther. John ". Barrett, died four years ago in Washington, D. C. The latter left a trunk in the barn of his relative here thirty years ago, which the Putnam man recently opened.
 Among the articles found there was Union Bible dictionary bear ing the date 1888, and a copy of the New Testament, printed just 100 years ago. In this book wood was used as the foundation for the lea- ther binding Two pairs of old glass es were also found. Probably the most interesting relic, however, was copy of the Connecticut Gazette, " q four page paper published by Samuel Greene at New London ana dated December 20. 1920. It is therefore. 104 years old.
 This edition is devoted for the most part to advertising, notices, advertisements and legal notices covering most of the first page. The last page also Is devoted for the most part to advertising. Patent medicine advertisements are con- spieuous.
 The two inside pages are devoted for the most part to local news and information from Washington and England. Nearly a full page is devot- ed to the annual report of the treas
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10

ury department. while a column or 70 keeps the New Englanders in touch with what their friends, relatives and former ruiers in England are doing
 Census returns for the year is20 place the population of the city Of Boston at 43,61s, 8 gain of 10000 inhabitants. during ten year period The arrival of the brig Aurora, from Newcastle, England, after fourteen weeks of sailing is noted in the col. umn on the port of New London. A that time New London was spell ea with a dash between the two words. New York was also written in th.s manner.
 Some of the advertisements of the paper are very amusing. One starts with the big head Groceries, and the name of the proprietor of the store, and then proceeds to list in large type the kinds of liquor which were for sale, and comments on theu quality. The ad Is concluded with three lines mentioning that sugar, tea and four are also retailed. Elijah Fox of Waterford has an ad which reads as follows: Game into the enclosure of subscriber on the lst instant, stray Hog; sandy. spotted color; will weigh about 100 pounds has a slit in each ear. The owner IS requested to pay charges and take f away"
 The paper is very we'll preserved, seeing it Is l04 years old.
 Mir Barrett, the possessor of these relics, has lived in Putnam many years, coming here soon after the Civil War. During the war he saw service in many engagements, finally serving at Fort Wagner, where h. was captured by the Confederates and suffered long confinement in Belle Island and Libby Prison. before fin ally being exchanged.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10

two lights on Mill street have been de termined and these will shortly be in place. Eugene Dumas, resident there and delegate of Mill streeters to the last three or four council meetings stated that while two lights were de cidedly better than no lights at all, he believed that three at least were neees- sary.
 The police report for SeHtember showed twenty-nine arrests. of which twenty-one were for intoxication. Four of the remainder were for violations of the motor vehicle law. Of the of lenders eleven went to jail. four of the cases were continued and five paid fines and costs totalling S407 .22.
 Church street residents asked for five lights from the home of Mark Gal lant to the city line. The petition was referred to the lighting committee.
 City Treasurer Charles Il. Brown was authorized to borrow money in the name of the city until taxes are collected. and to give the city's notes for the same.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
EsoLUTIoN

WHEREAS, IL has pleased AL mighty God to remove from CUT midst our beloved Sister. lnez '. Hoyle. therefore be it resolved that We. the officers and members of A. c. Warner W. k. C., No. 3S, sincerely mourn for our Sister Our loss is her gain
 RESOLVED, That in the death of our Sister this Corps laments the loss of one who was ever ready to proffer the hand of aid and the voice of sym pathy. an active member of this or der and in every way worthy of our love and regard
 RESOLVED. That the heartfelt sympathy of this Corps be extended to the bereaved family in their adliction and that these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Corps and a copy be committed to the family of our deceased Sister, also to be published in the local paners and the Charter drap- ed for thirty days.
 LENA r. MUNROE
 CARRIE K. PRENTICE
 JULIA K. DOW
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It has pleased AL migthy God Co remove from our midst our beloved Sister. Anna K. Spaulding therefore be it resolved that We. the the officers and members of A. c. Warner w. K. C., No 3S. sincerely mourn for our Sister Our loss is her gain.
 RESOLVER. That in the death of our Sister this Corps laments the loss of one who was ever ready to proffer the hand of aid and the voice of sym pathy. an active member of this or der and in every way worthy of our love and regard.
 RESOLNER. That the heartfelt sympathy of this Corps be extended to the bereaved family in their afflic- tion and theses resolutions be spread upon the records of the Corps and a copy be committed to the family of our deceased Sister. also to be pub. lished in the local papers and the Charter draped for thirty days.
 LENA r. MUNROE
 CARRIE K. PRENTICE
 JULIA K. DOW
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

District of Eastford ss. Probate Court. Oct. Sth, 1921. Estate of Franklyn George late of Eastford, in said District, deceased. The Admi- nistrator with the will annexes hay- ing exhibited his administration &C., count with said estate to this Court for allowance. it is ORDERED-That the 18th day of October, A. D. lsz4 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate office in Eastford be and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account. and this Court directs tne Administrator to cite all persons in' terested therein to appear gt said tune and place. by publishing this oresf one time in some newspaper hasihs circulation in said District ana by posting copy on the public sign post in the Town of Eastford where . the deceased last dwelt, at ieas1 5 days before said time assignee Certified from Record, JOHN A. iA' ITEM. Judge 4i
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The Republican electors of the Town of Eastford are requested to meet in caucus in Town Hall, East ford
 TUESDAY. OCTOBER I4. 1924 at 7.30 o'clock ?. NJ. for the purpose of nominating candidates for Repre- sentative in the General Assembly. Justices of the Peace, and a Judge of Probate.
 By order of the Town Committee
 CHARLES D. TATEM.
 Chairman Dated at Eastford, Conn, October [, 1924. 4l
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
Saturday, October 18, 1924

From A. NJ. until s o'clock P Nj. and will not be in session after that time unless 1t appears that some of the applicants rights to be examined ma. ure after said Saturday and on or before the Electors Meeting, and If it appears that the right of any person natures after said last Saturday, they will he in session at the Court Room, North GrosVenor Dale. to admit those only. whose rights so mature. on Mon day, November 3rd. 1921, from 9 O. clock \. NJ. until o'clock r. M.
 WILFRED H. BELLEROSE
 GEORGE E. WHITNEY
 CHARLES '. CHASE
 Selectmen. DYER S. ELLIOTT.
 Town Clerk.
 Dated at Thompson. October 7th, 1924.
 il
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10

one must lead and is that the professional all handles the rens There of those honest who eonseientousy take the lead party activities nesty working for the of candidates who their ner bearers.
 Putnam will hold it's city week Every who properly registered has right in these he stays willingly he only blame himself that have taken the lead shaping the party ticket If he and casts his vote conseentousy he only fulfilling the duty of the right which the ballot gives to him.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
PUTNAM REPUBLICAN CAUCUS

The Republican Electors of the Town of Putnam are requested to meet in Caucus in the Municipal Building, Church street, on
 Tuesday, October IA, 1924 At o'clock p. m.. for the purpose of nominating candidates for Represent atives in the General Assembly, Jus tices of the Peace, and Judge of Probate.
 By Order of the Town Committee,
 JOHN A. DADY, Chairman. Dated at Putnam, Conn.,, October |, 1921.
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
co TO THE CAUCUS !

There is often o be found the traditional drug the type citizen who talks after this fashion
 Whats the of going and ward meetings and thing? What effect does have the eket9 the whole thing all arranged by the professional politician before the meeting begns2 You know this particular variety If citizen for communities his name is legion. AS a of fact this responsible for the activities of the so-caed professional politician If all citizens would accept
 their duty voting both ward and city the the professional politician would not be But
Putnam patriot., 1924-10-10
NOTICE
TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
 OF THE CURRENCY

Washington, D. C., Sept. IS, 1924 Notice is hereby given to all per sons who may have claims against 'fhe First National Bank of Put nam" Connecticut. that the same must be presented to George NJ. Coffin. Receiver, with the legal proof thereof, within three months from this date. or they may be disallowed.
 HENRY NJ. DAWES,
 Comptroller of the Currency
 3s-50