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Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Daniel J. Byrne Resigns as Treasur-
 er.-civen Vote of Thanks

Daniel J. Byrne, for over seven years treasurer of the Putnam Cham Der of Commerce, rendered his resig- nation at the Monday luncheon of the directors. Mr. Byrne gave as his reasons for resigning the pres sure of other work and his long term of office. A vote of thanks was given Mir. Byrne for his long, faithful ser vice. No action was taken on the resignation as the matter was put on the table until next Mondays meet ing.
 Mir. Byrne also submitted a finan- cial report up to the present time showing the Chamber to be in good financial condition, although more money could be used to advantage in furthering the interests of the or ganization and the business interests of Putnam.
 President Alexander Gilman pre- sided at the meeting and adjourn ment was taken following the dis posal of routine business.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02

That q mill is to be built in East Woodstock for the weaving of worst ed fabrics bringing the present agri- cultural town into the category of manufacturing communities brings with 1t manifest interest in what the town has been in the past relative to producing manufactured materials.
 That there nave been twine mills in various sections of the town, and that there is such mill at present in South N oodstock is well known. It is the early activities before Put nam was railroad center, even be- fore a railroad passed through the then Pomfret Factory that holds pe- culiar interest with the prospect of the revival of manufacturing in Woodstock. Fourteen years ago at the Child Family reunion a paper was prepared and read by Miss Mary Pot ter of Woodstock which is enlighten- ing as to the business industry of the town during Colonial times. The fol- lowing regarding early manufacture in Woodstock is for the most part from that paper;
 Peter Child's Foresight
 Peter Child was the first to see the possibilities of manufacture in Wood stock. After clearing and tilling the land in the vicinity of Pond Factory this pioneer saw vision in that beau tiful lake. He saw the power to be derived and built dam and then a mill. It was wooden mill and the output was taken to New York City on carts drawn by oxen, weeks journey. Part of this cloth. it is said. was made into uniforms for the Continental Army.
 There are no authentic records of this early period. The first definite record of the water power being uti- lized is that the second and last mill was built by Chester, Willard and Rensselaer, Child and Amasa and Judah Lyon. These men were ineor- porated as the Woodstock Company in 1915. This was one of the many factories operated at the time of the war of 1872.
 This mill was located some miles north of where the present proposed mill is to be erected It was two story building and basement running east and west and then at right anglcs to the south. That the mill '. 4s approximately forty feet long Is evidenced by the old foundation and the deep wheel pit still to be seen.
 Dam Still Standing
 West of the mill was the small pond into which the water from the head gate ran. The dam is still
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02
SPECIAL PRIZES
 FOR CORN EXHIBITS
Total of S175 to Be Distributed to Exhibitors In Seven
 Glasses
State Departments to Show at Big
 Winter Exposition


 Connecticut's diversified interests as embraced in the agricultural. institu- tional and educational fields will be amply tvpified in wonderful displays tn be made by state departments in- stitutions and statewide organizations at the Connecticut Winter Exposition. to be held at the State Armory, Hart ford, Jan. IT to 2i next. The exposi- ton is one of the popular means of fa- aliliarizing the public with the nu merous activities of the diversified fields covered by the state depart ments for the general welfare of the state at large.
 Greatly Extended
 While the coming exposition will give much space to the manufacturing and commercial interests of the state the agricultural and educational feat ures. from which the original snow had it's conception, will be elaborated and extended as never before.
 State departments and organiza- tions to make exhibits include the State Board of Agriculture, COnnecti- cut State Grange. Connecticut Poultry Association. Connecticut Pomologieal Society. Conneoticut Sheep Breeders Association. State Board of Education, Fish and Game Commission, State De- paItment of Health, Connecticut State Hospital. Connecticut Agricultural College. Public Welfare Association, Long Lane Farm. Connecticut Milk Producers Association, Connecticut Dairy and Food Council. Connecticut Dairymen's Association. Connecticut Experimental Station. Commissioner of Domestic Animals. Connecticut Re- formatory, State Trade Schools, Con necticut Institution for the Blind, Ju- yenile Achievement Bureau, Vegetable Growers Association. Connecticut Ex- perimental Station, State Police De partment, and State Motor Vehicle Department
 Prizes For Corn
 Of especial interest to many farm CTS Is the list of prizes to be awarded for corn exhibits by the State Board of Agriculture and by the Connecticut State Fairs Association as follows
 First. offered by the State Board of Agriculture: Class A, Flint Corn: Div. 1. ten ears yellow. first, s5; sec ond, S3; third. S2. Div. 2, ten ears HNilts ufsls SOs cecVNuf Co lnliut S-s Glass B. Dent Corn: Div. 1. ten ears yellow, first s5; second S3; third s2. Div. 2, ten ears white. first, $5; second, S3; third, $2. Class C, ten ears sweet corn, first. S5; second, S3; third, g..
 Second. offered by the Connecticut State Fairs Association: For the best ten ear exhibit of Flint corn. first, $25; second. Si5; third, $l2.50; fourth, Sl0. For the best ten ear exhibit of Dent corn. first, S25; second, Si5; third, Si2.50; fourth, si0.
 Competitors in this class are limit ed to those who made ten ear exhibits of corn at one or more of the agricul tural fairs, or farm bureau exhibits during the past fair season. All ex- hibits must be Connecticut grown and raised by the exhibitor.
 Only one entry in a class can be made by an exhibitor.
 All exhibits should be sent prepaid on or before Jan. 5. 1925, to Leonard H. Healey, care of Sergeant Merry, State Armory, Hartford. Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02
Cioey Say

THAT
 1925 Is one day old THAT
 He appears to be healthy young ster. THAT
 Much depends upon the individual as b how he will develop. THAT
 Few tears are being shed over the departure of 1924. THAT
 Putnam was full of Elks at mid night. THAT
 Unfermented grape juice makes n weak toast. THAT
 The bell now rings for the 1925 brides. THAT
 You can now get set for the Janu- ary thaw in prices. THAT
 The mark down is the forerunner of spring. THAT
 The city is darker by several hun dred lights. THAT
 There was quite q hold-up on Grove street. THAT
 The parlor was dark and she was in Lapiaud. THAT
 He left by the back door when he heald her fathers voice. THAT
 She asked f a Cuban is a cubist. THAT
 We promised to ask Bill and Alp. THAT
 They picked lemon in Fla. THAT
 We wonder if there is magnet-ess in Putnam. THAT
 Brass buttons and gold braid will glitter Monday night. THAT
 The headquarters of the Headquar- ters Company will be the headquarters for dancers. THAT
 It is long time since Putnam had a military ball. THAT
 There are no horses on Livery street. THAT
 You can't even get horses neck there. THAT
 He asked her how much alcohol she had in her radiator. THAT
 She thought he said refrigerator. THAT
 She is as cool as an icebox now. THAT
 It was just q little thing in winter furs. THAT
 You wouldn't believe it if you had seen the size of the check at the Twin Films. THAT
 He paid the score and said. mo more" THAT
 Putnam has just enough coppers to make a nickel. THAT
 A synonym for crossword puzzle is family jar. THAT
 Your husbands best razor is good weapon to cut corn with.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02

standing. South of the mill and running west aOout fifteen rods to the hIgnWay was the old factory road with a TOW of bulldings on eaen side. On the north sue stood the factory sheds ard barns. There were two single tenement houses and large double tenement house on the south side. In the latter nved the mill owners.
 Some rods south of thIs stood the home of Captain Aaron Child and farther to the south was the home of Hiram Child.
 There were no eight hour days for mill employees at that time. They began their employment at sunrise and nnished the days work at 5 o. clock Tn the evening. In the winter time the mill must nave been lighted morning and evening, probably with tallow candles. ages were paid once a year and no large fortunes were distributed each tweive months either. Some of the yarn was sent to nearby houses and was woven on hand looms by the women. Nine cents yard was paid for weaving cassi- mere.
 Large Camp Meetings
 Among the entertainment and di- versity of the mill workers were large camp meetings held Tn the grove near the pond with eloquent speakers from Providence and Hartford. However the long days of toll lett little time for enjoyment.
 Miss Potter in her article says: Like many other mills started in the first part ot the 18th century this mill changed hands. At whnt date the Woodstock Manufacturing Company sold out do not know, but ind that the Malcott Company of Globe Nil- lage was doing business here in 1920. In 1923 the output of the mill was ll,000 yards of cassimere, the ma terial being prepared at the Globe and finished here. The Malcott Con- pany and it's successor, The Hamilton Moolen Company. operated this mill until 1880 when 1t was leased to j. J. X J. Hollingsworth.
 During these years broadeloth and cassimeres were woven, then sati- net, and at some time carpets. Mrs. Hosea Ninton, who lived here until 1887, had carpet on her parlor floor woven in this mill.
 Tine mill was sold to MT. Siner, of Gardiner, Me, in lss4. Mir. Siner brought his family here and operated the mill until 1t was burned in 1s85, never to be rebuilt. Many of the houses were removed and put up elsewhere while some were torn down and burned"
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02

The Federal Supreme Court holds that q taxpayer, as taxpayer, can not maintain an action to restrain a government officer from performing his official acts. A Boston woman at- tempted to restrain the Secretary of the Treasury from paying out certain funds under the Sheppard Towner Maternity Act. suing as a taxpayer and attacking the validity of the act
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02

Put piece of mignonette and a rose together in a vase. Within half an hour each will make a perfume gas attack" upon the other. In the battle of odors both flowers will lose their freshness and scent. Separate them and each will revive at once.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02

Pencils made from lead hullsts, bone buttons. button cutters and many other old Revolutionary relics were recently unearthed on the sita of the original camp of the Cont mental forces at West Point.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02

Slammed milk Is being condenssd and stored in sacks for indefinite storage as stock feed. When . c to l condensation is secured the skim milk is mixed with absorbent grains. After the grains have absorbed the milk they are dried and sacked.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02

THAT
 She did it and got box on the ear. THAT
 The "S-A" in Amusement Company does not stand for Salvation Army. THAT
 The wet wash laundry is a wringer. THAT
 Whoever heard of a dry wash. THAT
 The calendar collecting fans are now playing their favorite indoor sport. THAT v
 She wanted to know if the Eskimo cuts his lawn with an ice-cycle. sEtAi
 PAT broadeasted the divided divi- dend. HAT
 We have to sos Washington to find out what is going to happen in Put nam. mar
 Members of Christmas Saving Clubs will get back their dues next December. GEErA
 We can then tell you how many thousand dollars are being distributed. THAT
 We all hope the receiver of the First Nat. will soon become the payer. THAT
 One way to start the day wrong IS to sigh when you see the pile in the coal bin diminishing every morning. THAT
 The last from our esteemed contemo was that the New Haven motor bus was meeting all requirements. THAT
 Many went to midnight mass while others stayed home to midnight-mare. THAT
 U l. now leaving '24 and entering '25. THAT
 The most popular roofing for female dones is the bohbed hair shingla.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02
MANUFACTURING IN WOODSTOCK

Peter Child Had Vision.-But Mill and Carried Cloth By OK Cart New York.-Bclevei Used For Uniforms Sy Continental Arrny.-WoreG From Sunrise to 300 P Nj and Help Paid Once Year.-Mll Changes Hands and Finally Burns.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02

A stranger is accepted as . gusst in an Arab home for three days with out question. after which time the host may inform himself as to whe he is and whence he comes.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02

Despite his huge bulk. an elephant can glide along as quietly as cat or a fox in the dense Jungles which consti- tute his home, according to a recently returned hunter.
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02
REV. MR. souLE HURT
Minister We'll Known In Putnam
 Struck by Automobile

Rev. Sherrod Soule of Hartford, well known in Putnam, had his right leg broken and ankle sprs;ued when struck by a taxicab in Hartford last week.
 Mir. Soule. who is suprintendent of the Missionary Society of Connecti- cut has often visited Putnam and has occupied the pulpit of the Congrega- tional church on a number of ec- casions, was crossing the street from his effice when the accident occurred.
 The driver of the taxicab that ran into Mir. Soule took him to a doctors office and from there he was taken home. The fracture is on the shin bone of the right leg and MT. Soule will be unable to get about for some time.
 When Sir Isaac Newton was writ ing his '.principia" he lived on a scan ty allowance of bread and water and vegetable diet,
Putnam patriot., 1925-01-02

The word Dad originated from the Irish word for father, "Daid."
The Alaska fisherman., 1925-08-15

decrease of perhaps a million cases of salmon. The industry must either accept this reduction in the interest of their future business or else ac- cept the total destruction of the sal mon species and of course the entire industry within the next few years. The Legislature does not place any importance on the fact that the reg ulations for 1925 were approved by a so-called Alaska Board of Advisers for the reason that this board was hand picked and consists entirely of trap owners, cannery men, their at torney and one lone fisherman who was not suited to discuss this ques- tion with his associates. There was much more brought out on the floor of the House which I cannot tell you at this time, for my letter is already too long.
 Yours respectively,
 WILLIAM l.. PAUL,
 Member of Legislature.
The Alaska fisherman., 1925-08-15
OBSERVATIONS OF THE RAINBOW TROUT IN
 OREGON AND ALASKA

In 1912 and 1913 I operated an eX- perimental hatchery and rack for the Bureau of Fisheries and the Oregon State Fish Commission at Spencer Creek, a tributary of the Klamath River-about 16 miles south of Klam- ath Falls, Oregon. The object Of this experiment was to investigate and classify what was known as the Rainbow Trout These investigations led on to the Shasta, Kern and Sac ramento Rivers, with the result that we have before us the problem of the steelhead trout changing into the rainbow, which has caused so much confusion among fishermen of late years.
 We are living in a world of camou- fage and this particular species of trout finds it to be for his protection for he is less visible in fresh water by giving up his silvery coat as an andromous species of salmonoid, and having darker hue of the ever present distinct lateral line of red which is a characteristic marking of lllc Co1Il1IlOIllH NllONll 1Nci1llDO" I'OC throughout the Middle West and Pa cific Coast, after leaving salt water.
 To the average fisherman, a trout is simply a trout, fish fish, now what is commonly called a Rainbow Trout is nothing more than steel head salmon-One of the most plenti- ful of the Pacific andromous salmon oids known by various names such as Winter Salmon, Hard Head, Spring Salmon, SquareTail, Rainbow, etc. It has very extensive range from Southern California to the Arctic Circle. It's migratory habits carry it far into the interior and inland waters of the western states, the Pacific states and Alaska-more so than any other of this family
The Alaska fisherman., 1925-08-15

specie of the salmon family that does not die after spawning.
 In the Shasta, McCloud, Kern and Sacramento Rivers of California, and in the larger rivers such as the Co., lumbia, Snake, Fraser, Yukon and others it has become perfectly land locked in fresh water lakes and has made the inland rivers and lakes it's sea. After breeding here for a num- Der of years, all instinct and desire to return to it's ocean home has seemingly disappeared. He has been especially favored by Nature to live but the fresh water specie has never attained the size or weight of his sea-going brother.
 After having secured some 3,OOO, 900 of rainbow eggs at Spencer Creek during April and the early part of May, it was found that the same rainbow that had wintered in the Klamath Lake and in the deep holes of the Williamson and Sprague Rivers in Oregon had entered Spen- cer Creek for the purpose of spawn ing, and later on those that hal Wintered in the deep water of the Klamath River also appeared, and along with them was the sea-run steelhead, having still the silvery salmon color of the ocean-going fish. It is admitted that each and every stream has it's own different sub species characteristic of the indivi- dual stream and can usually be spot ted by the fisherman as being an inhabitant of that specific stream or district.
 It has been noted here in Alaska that steelhead seem to winter in the deep water lakes and return down stream for the purpose of spawning in the early spring months in very poor and lean condition.
 The rainbow trout and the steel head are one and the same. It is only a question of change in tenn perature of water, food and environ ment, that causes the difference in color and marking. The proof of the whole matter is that both species spawn at the same time, the eggs being of the same size from the fresh and salt water species. Another un- failing test is the taking of steel head salmon eggs, as had already been done, and planting the eggs and fry in a landlocked lake and obtain ing the rainbow trout.
 The steelhead or rainbow trout offers to the fish-wise observer an opportunity for the exercise of the analytical mind and always repays with a variety of unusually inter esting natural studies and observa- tions.
 A T SPRAGTIE
The Alaska fisherman., 1925-08-15
THE FISH PROBLEM IN
 ALASKA
Continued from page Three

nSn as II the fullng Hdu ueNe1 Ooou traps is on account of competition between companies. In other words, there are only a limited amount of fish that run to a given area, two or three traps placed advantageously can catch all the fish. To increase the number of traps will not increase the number of fish caught but will merely divide the catch among greater number of traps.
 To further the illustration of the favoritism of the Bureau of Fisheries it was brought out on the floor of the House of Representative that the order which closed Tenekee Inlet and Freshwater Bay deprives the seiners of a catch of some 180,OOO salmon whereas the trap gives up 5O,OOO. In addition to this the rules of 1925 require that thirty-eight ad- ditional bays in the Ketchikan dis trict shall be closed to fishing. These bays are used exclusively by seiners. The conditions are getting to be such that the residents have no place to fish but in the open waters where they cannot compete with the traps at all.
 The conclusions reached by mem bers of the Legislature are as fol- lows:
 1. That the people of Alaska are best fitted by knowledge, by prox- imity and by self-interest to regulate the fisheries of Alaska.
 2. That there should be a com plete reorganization of the Bureau of Fisheries, meaning thereby that Henry O'Malley, present Commission CT, and most of his subordinates be dismissed from the service in order that there be indeed a change in the policy of that Bureau.
 3. That the conservation can only be attained by measures which reg ulate the gear, in other words, any gear that is too efficient must be abolished. This means of course, the trap system, and if it proves that other gear is still too efficient, that they be so regulated as to cut down efficiency to the point where escape ment will be guaranteed. For ex- ample, the purse seine could be shortened and it's depth decreased.
 There would be temporary hard ship on the canneries for the packs would be reduced; in other words, whereas the seiners now catch about fifteen million, the traps thirty mil lion, the abolishment of the trap would permit the seines to catch an additional fifteen million, bring their total catch up to thirty million, which would allow fifteen million fish to escape to the spawning grounds to replenish the future runs. This in-
The Washington times., 1925-07-11
HIT BY GOLFER,
SHE c. IS
$1,000
Girl Awarded Damages Be-
cause Of Accident BY
Golf Ball

One of the most remarkable de-
cisions ever made In a golf case
brought to court was recently de-
cided in Scotland when Barbara Nc
Leod, thirteen years old, was awarded
1900 because of an injury sustained
to her chin through being struck
by golf ball She sued the Provost.
Magistrates and Town Council OF
st. Andrews and SheTeef MOhammed
Emin, a student The accident
occurred as the girl was crossing
the footpath on the st. Andrews
links, which runs parallel with the
first hole, on June IL, 1923, ana
as the second defender had gone
abroad the Town Council was re-
garded as the sole defenders In the
action.
The law defining the respective
rights and duties of the owner or
lands and OF those invited to come
upon them is stated in a case by
Lord Kinnear, as Follows:
I'VE consider 1t settled law that
such visitor using reasonable care
on his part for his own safety is
entitled to expect that the occupier
on his part shall use reasonable
care to prevent damage from url-
usual danger which he knows or
ought to know-one which the
other party does not know-and that
where there Is evidence of neglect
the questions whether such reason
able care has been taken by notice,
lighting, guarding or otherwise, and
whether here was cOntrtbutory
negligence in the sufferer, must be
determined by the jury as matter
of fact"
In considering the Mcleod claim
the first question arising was
whether or not the footEsth in
question was safe for passengers.
It was admitted that occasionally,
at least, sliced balls do cross the
footpath and the path is not en-.
tirely free from possible danger to
those using it.
The Washington times., 1925-07-11
StribIing Is Burnt
Out Says Jack
49,
McAuliffe

Jack McAuIiffe, retired light
weight champion and one Of the
fighters Of the old school, says
Young Stribling has reached his
peak in the pugilistic game and
that he will never attain the
high place Of champion. Jack
watched him in his battle at
East Chicago last night and, fol-
lowing the battle, said: YStrib-
ling is burnt out. From new on
he will hit the downgrade.
He viii make number OF
good fights, but he has reached
his peak. They started him too
early and after starting him
they set him after such q terrific
pace that he has spent the best
there is in him, pugilistically.
He has been raced off his feet.
Then, too; q fighter can't live
the way Stribling lives and
benefit by it. Riding around in
his house-bus isn't good for q
fighter.