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Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
EAST THOMP SON

Miss Lottie Jacobs of Worcester spent Sunday at her home here
 Miss Hilda Saska is with Mr. and Mrs. Silas Joslin as their housekeeper
 Bradford Marcy of Worcester spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Yer non Robbins.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert Dansereau of Southbridge spent the week at the parsonage.
 Miss Ann Hoyle returned to her home last week, having spent the win ter months at the parsonage.
 Ernest Joslin of Leicester, Mass, is caring for his brother Lowell. who is still confined to the house by illness.
 Miss Flora Stevens and Bertha of Webster spent Sunday with her par ents. Mr and Mrs. Clarence Stevens.
 The warm sunny days and the melt ing snow have brought out the frost Country roads are in a very bad condi- ton.
 Albert Kimball. who has been in New York through the winter, return ed to his home here last week His mother and sister Adeline, who have btSu WllH Mfh. hlfnnait dduEhtef, Mrs. Beck. in New Jersey. are expect ed to arrive April 1st
 Next Sunday. March 30. there will be no service at the M F. church as it is conference Sunday. and the pastor, Rev. J. R. Miller. and wife, expect to attend the conference. which commenc- es Wednesday and holds over until Monday. It is to be held at the Math- ewson Street Methodist church, Prov idence.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
American Legion Entertain.

The first of a series of three whist parties under the auspices of Oscar Swanson Post No. CT. A. L.. was held at the Legion rooms. North Grosve- nordale, last Thursday. The prizes were awarded to 0dma Ravenelle and H. J. Gassavant. Consolation prizes were given to Mrs Philip Crotesu and P Laehappelle. Another party was held last evening in the Legion rooms. The next party will be April 3 in the GrosveHordale Co.'S Hall at North Grosvenordale.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
GIVE RECITAL
Mir. Sharpe and Mir. Smith Delight
 Large Audience

Two of putnam's artists in the local musical Who's Who, delighted large audience in St. Philips church last Sunday afternoon with their organ and vocal recital.
 Kenneth Sharpe contributed the in- strumental numbers and Wallace smith. bass, the vocal selections. Mir. Sharpe is organist and Mir. Smith solo
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
Catarrhal Conditions

d hy constitutional conditions. it efei0re requires constitutional treat ent HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE 2sen internally and acts through the aad upon the Mucous Surfaces Of the Slen. HALLS tATARHH MEDICINE ss the patient strength by improving
 general health and assists Nature in lE .ts work
 AA Druggists Circulars free. I. ,. Cheney S Co., Toledo. Ohio.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

The only battle among the bowlers of the two teams was between John son, Swanson and Allan, with John son in the lead.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28
Bowling Averages For March

Go. A. Rebels hit the ducks for total of 4,60s against the Regulars 4.f97, during March. Duhamel leads on the pinfall with l,012 while Gran dall hits 157 in a single string. Both are members of the Rebel team. The following totals and averages are for the nine strings during March.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

ist at the Second Congregational church. l. was we'll balanced. splen- didiy executed program that they pre- sented. Mir. Sharpe giving evidence of his mastery of the pipe organ, and Mr. Smith demonstrating once again the beauty and power of his voice.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

The author of the song, "Its a Long Way to Tipperary," died recently at his home in Coventry. England. This song was one of the most favored dur ing the war.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

Michael Maher, student at Norwich University, Is spending his Easter vacation at his home in Pomfret.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

Sixty-six kinds of birds of the southeastern states feed upon boil Weevils
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

Professor Richard Burton has pro nouneed the last word on Main Street. He says the author wrote about only one side of the street.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

The Patriot Job Printing rscels.
Putnam patriot., 1924-03-28

roIIow the Crowd to the Putnam Public Market r0'O and Be Among the Thrifty Buyers.
 Ths.e Prices are the Lowest in the City.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20

she held Mr.. Barton's attention with
a glowing account of the many blue
ribbons Pussy Purr-Mew had won.
"Well, you got out to Jamaica to-
day." Warren broke in abruptly.
Eyes, drove out this morning. That
house is in worse shape than
thought. All the plumbings got to be
overhauled. Some Of the ceilings'll
have to come down-not safe. They
let the whole place go to pieces"
.'Yes, it needs repairs admitted
Warren, but the lot plone's assessed
ut eight thousand. And the neighbor-
hoods improving right along
mot so much, Curtis. That ga
rage across the street doesn't help it
any,"
''Mr. Barton, do look! Isn't she too
cunning when she doessthat?" tickling
Pussy Purr-Mew's hind legs as she lay
on her back, evoking indignant kicks.
Yes, that's q touchy spot. Yo.
ought to see our Tiger kick when you
do that"
''And they've so much strength.
Look how she pushes against me-"
''Now Mr.. Barton didn't come here
to be entertained by that cat" glow
cred Warren. "S'pose you take her
into the other ROOM"
mo, SIR waving Pussy Purr-
News paw at him. I'VE don't often
have such an admiring audience. You
can talk about your old house after
wards. / want to show Mr.. Barton
how she stand up. Just look! Can
your Tiger. do that?"
Answer that phone,' growled War
rem. i =
"Pussy Purr-Mew. always adverse
to being Shown off" scampered away
as Helen released her to go to the
shrilling phone. -f
Hello! =. Yes, Mr.. Curtis is
here, just hold the wire
With a muttered inveetive Warren
strobe to the instrument.
'Helloi What's that?
No, / didn't get any such inquiry
Yes. thirty-foot lot. Nine
rooms, hardwood floors and hot wa
ter heat -. Ten thousand. A
party's considering it, but we haven't
closed yet "a. Yes, you can see it
tomorrow. Key next door"
A moment later he turned from the
phone with puzzled.
That's funny. That woman said
she wrote me about the house last
week"
LOT of people rush to see every
house that's for sale," shrugged Mr..
Barton. Most of 'em with no inten-
ton to buy, Now let's get down TO
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20
You Cannot
Hide Your Fat

Overfatness is the one misfortune
you cannot hide from yourself or
from those around you. If too thin,
your dressmaker or tailor can supply
the deficiencies, but the overfat carry
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There is one sure way to reduce your
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harmless Marmola Prescription, which
changes the fatty tissues and fat
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energy. helps the general health and
digestion. permits you to eat sub
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pletely restored. Ask your druggist
for Marmola Prescription Tablets or
send one dollar to the Marmola
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over, and you will receive enough to
start you well on the road to slim
ness and happiness.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20

business. You know that cellar has
to be cemented?-
ayes, we figured on that. And the
furnace refined.
It'll take all of three thousand to
put it in shape to rent. Now, Curtis,
I'll make it ninety-five hundred cash.
That's good Offer"
mo. won't feel like losing on it.
I'm offering it at cost, Barton, and
I'm not going to cut on that. It's
worth ten thousand and you know it. ;"
A protesting new from Pussy Purr-
New as Heleirs tense hold frightened.
well, we'll split the difference and
make it ninety-seven fifty"
NO, Barton, / ought to get my
money out. I'm not trying to hold
you up"
A persistent bargainer, Mr.. Barton
again rchashed every defect of the
house and all the repairs that were
needed, but Warren held firm to his
price.
"Well, you win, I'll not haggle over
a few slollars," was Mr.. Barton's
magnanimous conclusion. "Draw up
the papers and send them around to-
morrow. After nine,n glancing at his
watch. "Told Haynes I'd sbe at the
club at ninc-t thirty"
Warren followed him out to the
door and Helen heard his final,
Get those papers around by noon.
I'm going to Boston on the four
ten" 10y <s&
As the door closed after him, Helen
picking up her skirt pirouetted around
Warren with bubhling exultancy.
"Now! Now SAW don't know any
thing about business! l made You
five hundred dollars in the last hour"
"You did WHAT?" 20 s.s
"You were going to take ninety-five
hundred, weren't your" gloatingly.
That's why / kept him talking about
Pussy Purr--Mew until the phone
rang 49,
The phone? What in blazes- :"
THAT was Mrs. Stevenssv gleefully.
"Shc disguised her voice. That's what
l went out for-to call her up"
Her effervescence ebbed before the
steely CLINT in Warren's, eyes.
"One of your smart tricks, eh?",
stepping toward her almost menacing-
ly. "Well. l don't do business that
way. I'll tell Barton the deals off.
l can't tell him why, but III not take
advantage of cheap bluff like that"
why. Warren. it's done every day
Think Of the stories and plays where
-"
sits done. all right. That dodge
has whiskers., Don't think you put
over anything new. d'you?"
"Oh, dear, don't look at me like
that" TREMENDOUSLY. "You said the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20
house was worth ten thousand, and l

house was worth ten thousand, and l
was only trying -"
An imperative summons from the
telephone broke into her agitated de-
Tense.
As Warren, still Tuning about, made
no move toward the instrument,
Helen wss forced to answer it.
Hello! Yes, who wishes
to speak to him?"
"bon't want to talk to anybody, ("
snarled Warren. take the mes
sage"
"Mr. Curtis is engaged just now.
Can you give Inc the message?
Why, no, l don't think he's
sold it. Just a moment"
Her hand over the mouthpiece, she
whispered an excited,
"Dcar, someone about the house"
"More of your phoney work." he
snorted. "How many've you rung in
on this thSng?"
mo. no, it's a man! ! couldn't
catch his name-something like Ruth
ers" 81
'Ruthers? 1 don't know any
'Ruthers.'
Stalking irately across the room, he
snatched the receiver.
"Yes? Oh, Carruthers
How are your Why. I'm not
sure. A party has an option on it. I'll
know tomorrow Ten thous-
and Oh, you know the
house? Didn't know you
owned any lots out there. >.
Sorry you didn't call me up sooner.
Yes, I'll know by noon."
"Now! NOW!' Helen caught his
arm as he turned from the telephone.
THAT makes it all right, doesn't it?
If Barton don't take, it. he WILL
ayes, that's a bona fide offer. Said
he owned some lots right near there"
"And if it hadn't been for me-and
Pussy Purr-Mew, you'd have let Mr..
Barton have it for ninety-fiye hun
dred. Wouldn't .you?" fluttering
about him. snow be honest and adj
nit you would" II
"Guess I would, with reluctant
aThen I saved you five hundred
dollars!" gIowingly jubilant. "And
all got was a scolding. You made
me feel too small for words"
"Now don't start rubbing it in Tt
worked that time. Kitten" grudging-
ly. "but DON'T try it again! You
stick to your knittin'. Don't pull any
more high finance stuff like that.
Guess can close deal without any
flim-flam frame-ups from you" 1
Copyright, 1924, by Mabel Herbert Harper. !
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20

Even his favorite rib-roast failed to
Danish the preoccupied scowl that al
Ways followed trying day.
Dear, did anything go wrong at the
Officer ventured Helen.
NO" belligerently spearing pota-
20. Tired. that's ALL"
Did Miss Davis stay home again.
mo. What makes you ask that?'
- was just wondering. Isn't that a
good cut? That's the new utcher."
ss"Uh-uh," Warren grunted, his wor-
ried frown still unrelaxed.
Dear, did that Fairfax case come
mp today" with elaborate careless
ness.
mo. it didn't. Stin pumping. Ell?
We'll If you must know-Barton's get
ting cold feet on that Jamaica house."
And you thought you'd sold it,.
"Well, thought wrong. He went
out to see it again. Says it needs a
III have to shave the price"
"Ard you're offering it at cost?
Dear, 1 wouldn't take cent less"
what am / to do with house out
there? Elephant on my hands"
SdnI you rent II. passing Mn
the cranberry jelly.
Pm not in the real estate business.
Can't be bothered with repairs. Take
two thousand to put it in shape. These
carrots nothin' but salt"
Eyes, they are too salty-I'll tell
her again. Does he know you had TO
take it on that loan? That you're
not making a thing?"
Hell put the screws on just the
same. That's why he's coming to-
night"
oh, he's coming here this evening""
Eyes, at eight. S'pose I'll have to
lose five hundred. Might as well take
my loss now as later on" again carv-
ing savagely into the roast.
why, dear, it's nice little three
story house. And that cunning sleep
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20
THE MARRIED LIFE
of
HELEN AND WARREN
IIELEN's NAIVE COILUSION PROVES UNETHICAL FACTOF
A REAL ESTATE
By Mabel Herbert Urner

ing norcb It's worth more than ten
Thousand.
"HeIluya lot Won know about II.
Barton's NOT taking YOUR appraisal.
shove over those pickled beets.''
Through the rest of the dinner
Helen thought only of the five hun.
dred Warren would lose on the ia
maica house. If he only held out. she
felt sure Mr.. Barton would pay the
ten thousand.
whats the matter? Gone to sleep?
L asked for some cream"
"Oh. II was thinking of something
else" touching the bell. Susie. Mr..
Curtis would like some cream for his
baked apple.'
When they rose from the table, in
stead of Joining Warren in the library,
Helen turned into her own room.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20

sini tytwo brann lev s.
or ii newet o. sandal with v
height heel Every pair represents this Springs stock and $3.50 $3.50 and $1,000 d.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-27
TEARING UP THE sTREETs

The dismay with which the citizens of Ensley perceive the tearing up of their new paving by utilities having buried pipe lines is well justified. As long as the present method of laying pipes under the streets is followed this tearing up of streets will continue. There are two objections to the practice. One is the delay or inconvenience to traffic while such digging is going on. The other is the inefficient tardiness with which the city proceeds to repairing the breaks in the paving. Besides, such repair is often nasty and inefficient. The people have right to protest, not to the utilities, which but follow the ordinances, but to the city. The matter might we'll go fur ther than protest. It might take the form of definite civilian inquiry into the policy in other cities, to discover whether there is not practicable plan which obviates the destruction of costly pavings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-27
THE NEEDS OF THE PORT

In his address yesterday to the business men of Mobile, Representative Oliver showed by means of charts the trade territory fHom which the Port of Mobile derives it's com merce. Mir. Oliver said this territory is rich in promise, but has not been sufficiently cul- tivated. Trade areas that are now engaging the attention of shippers. should be more in- tensively cultivated; others offer opportuni- ties for the creation of new business The only way to obtain this trade is to go after it, in the aggressive American fashion that has built up other seaports of the United States.
 It is the purpose of the agencies working for a greater port to obtain for Mobile the commerce to which the port is entitled by virtue of it's location, particularly with re- spect to Central and South America, and to open new channels of trade that will give the port an increased volume of exports and i'm ports. It is useful and timely, however, to have reminder, such as Mir. Oliver has given, of factors that are indispensable to the ports future development. In this connec- tion there is suggestion that more com modities exlErted from the Birmingham dis trict should be handled through Mobile than is now the ease.-Mobile Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-27
A LOAN FUND FOR AUBURN

As an example of constructive work, which is far-reaching and permanent in it's influence, many alumni of Auburn are responding generously to the call recently sent out by Judge H. w. Sam ford, President of the Auburn Alumni Association, looking to the building up of an alumni fund to help worthy young men to get an education at Auburn. The plan is to use the fund, which will be established by contributions from Aburn alumni, to make loans without interest to young men in need of money to at tend Auburn. As an illustration of the importance attached by Auburn alumni to the plan, out of many requests made in letter sent out on August all but three replied with checks for the amounts requested.
 There is not a business man in Ala bama who would not be benefited by this movement. There is not a citizen of Alabama who would not find it profit able directly or indirectly. It would tend to create greater efficiency, better pol itics, improved government, higher standards of citizenship, more prosperity and contentment. The more extensive the plan to give ambitious and worthy young men an opportunity to get an edu- cation the greater the advancement along all constructive lines in the state. It will be red-letter period in the indus trial, political and agricultural history of Alabama when it's people are awakened to the fact that education is an invest ment which brings enlarged prosperity not only to those who are trained to work efficiently, but to the social and eco- homie interest of the state at large.
 It may be reasonably predicted that there will be no losses by those who have contributed to this cause. They may give up the interest on their money, but their profits will be indirectly much greater. There will be little or no risks on the principal. Young men who want an education enough to borrow money to get it, are sure to meet their obliga- tions as soon as they become producers There is no charity in connection with this fund. It is an investment which promises large returns to the contribu- tors, and should cause none of the prop erly chosen beneficiaries to feel unduly obligated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-27
Brief Nature Studies
By OTIS SWIFT

IN the depths of bushy swamps in New
 York where crows or hawks nest in tall trees, sensitive, interrupted, and cinnamon ferns stand on little green islands among sphagnum moss, the semi-twilight is lighted by blossoms of great laurel, or rhododendron, growing in peaceful seclusion with swamp milkweed Aselepias incarnaia.
 This ''silkweed" is fond of wet ground, has small, branching, leafy stems, lanceolate, ob- long, acute or lance-shaped smooth leaves, sometimes little heart-shaped at the base, and dull light crimson flowers.
 Along the creek at Schoharie, where In- dian hemp and branching dogbane also grow, the swamp, milkweed sometimes pubescent and with short-petioled leaves, hugs the cay ing banks.
 The small, flat-topped clusters of terminal flowers, sometimes dull crimson pink, shine against the ragweed and raspberry bushes It is said the stockings that the fairies gave to Cinderella to wear with her glass slippers to the Princes ball were made of milkweed silk woven into yarn on the looms of the Lit tie People.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-27
MADIsON's HEALTH UNIT

The state health board plans to make Madison county's health unit training station for local health officers and other workers in the public health service. The enterprise promises to materialize,- as do most of north Alabama's progressive un- dei'takings. Many health and sanitary officers have been sent to Madison for training. That section has made com mendable progress in health and sanitary measures, and has gained wide reputa- tion for it's success in this important field. The public health service recog- nizes Madison county and the region whereabouts. as a model of health eff ciency, and both business organizations and private citizens, have shown much interest in this work
 To give some idea of the thoroughness of the health work, the state health board recently announced that it's work in the elimination of mosquitoes has been com pleted practically in the whole of the county, and that, as a result of this work, the district will be mosquitoless for the first time in it's history, It is generally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-27

thus making their task all the easier. It is for local public sentiment to con tinue to exercise it's prohibitory influ- ence against the former practice of using official position of law enforcement as stronghplds for collecting tribute from violators. H I
 The rest. of the state, however, need not pride itself on being better than Mo- bile. The mere absence of trials and con- victions is not proof of uniform law ob- servance. Mobile has been at some dis advantage through being a seaport, and its situation may thus have been core spondingly more complicated. There are plenty of other cities and counties in the state where the hand of the law has failed to grasp the habitual offender, but doubtless, has seized a fistful of gold in- stead. Eventually all these counties will also be cleaned up. How much better it would be if the reform should come from within, instead of being imposed from without, as was the case with Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-27
sTATE PORT GOOD BUsINEss

Alabama recognizes the good business of the state port proposition. State port bonds brought higher price even than road bonds. Road bonds must be met by taxation and the road finally wears out; not penny of direct return comes from the millions invested in roads-though roads must be built and main tained but here the investment-in the Geor- gia case, especially-is secured byN the prop erty itself Augmented in value by two and half millions given in fee simple by the city to the state) and, by experience of all the other thirty-odd publiely-owned ports in the United States, it gives assurance of self-main- tenance and eventual clear profits-Sayan- nah News