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Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
ONEVE OF ANNUAL
 CARD TOURNAMENT
Eiks And Masons In Pink Of Condition For Opening Round Of Annual Pasteboard Battle.

At a meeting of committees held in the Elks club, Friday night, articles were drawn up and details agreed upon for the annual card tour nanent between the Elks and the Masons. The important preliminaires were easily settled as the contestants are in the pink of condition and are ready for the sound of the gong.
 For the opening round, Monday evening. December 9th, has been se- lected and round will follow round oa each Monday night thereafter until one or the other is counted out. Word comes from the Mssons train ing quarters on South Main street that the principals in the affair have been training faithfully and have some new bridge punches ready to unccrk. From the Elks camp 1t is learned that training has not been done as faithfully as might have been expected. As result the boys are a bit over confident and over weight putting their hopes in their past per formances. It has leaked out that much time has been given to forty five and cribbage which should have been spent in the more important division of the training, auction bridge.
 Signing Up
 The committee representing the Elks includes James Rafferty, chair man, Alexander Lepire and William wheatley; the Masons, L. Parker Merriam, chairman, Edward S. Duf- fey and ]. Dyer Potter. The meeting was not broadcasted nor photograph ed but nevertheless it was an import ant one. It was decided that auction bridge will have the center of the spotlight but that if there are crib haze. pinochle or bid whist players, who want to come in. they will be wei come. and will be accommodated with opponents if any can be signed up. They have the privilege. in fact are requested. to select their own part ners. The same goes for bridge play CTS. When matches have been made the players are requested to report their entry to the committee.
 There was no number of rounds fixed and it is therefore taken for granted that the fight will go to a finish and will end with the ringing of the supper gong. The terms are the winners take all.
 The opening will be staged at the Masonic club. R. F. Thurston will act as announcer and master ef eeremon ies
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
FIRE THREATENS THE
 VILLAGE OF QUiNEBAUC

The entire village of Quineoaug was threatened during a fire. Friday eye ming. that destroyed barn owned by John Zimba. A heavy wind was blow ing and sparks were carried for some distance. The loss is estimated at ss' GOO. The fire department from Webs- ter was summoned and helped in keep inc the fire from spreading. The barn contained no live stock In it was quantity of hay; also many farming tools.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
THOMPSON TOWN TOPICS

Miss Wiley went Co New York Mon day for a week.
 Mrs. Dexter Elliott entertained the Bridge Club Tuesday.
 The subject of Mir. Lyons sermon next Sunday will be "On the Other Side of the Hill.
 Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Mills have been guests of Mir and Mrs. Arthur Mills the past week.
 The Pioneers, one of the boys clubs will be entertained by Mrs. E. s. Lyon Friday afternoon.
 Miss Lewis will entertain the Mis- sionary Society Friday afternoon. Mrs. Richard will be the leader.
 The Thompson C. E. Society is to join with the Webster Society in giv- ing a Christmas pageant at the Con gregational church in Webster.
 The meeting of the Christian So- ciety next Sunday evening will be at Mrs. Winthrop Ballard's. It has been decided to hold the meetings at pri- vate houses this winter instead Of in the church. At the meeting next Sun day Miss Corttis will be the leader and the subject What is Back of Our Christian Giving?"
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
BUYS pR. BULLARD HOUSE

Thomas Denning has bought from the D.. M. J. Bullard estate the form CT home on South Main street The property extends east to Scnooi street and includes a dwelling house on that street. It is understood that Nr. Denning and his wife will occupy the premises and utilize the large bouse as a rooming house.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
LIBRARY OFFICERS

The directors of the Putnam Pub lie Library have elected officers as follows: President. Miss Abbie H. Keith, vice-president, Miss Katherine Byrne; treasurer. Miss Ellen Wheel ock; secretary, Eric H. Johnson librarian. Miss Emma Kinney.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-05
DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY AND
 IN PUTNAM
ons. I've, Three and Out

Doctor Clarke, weil-known Irish theolodan. was an early riser. A young preacher wanted the doctor 10 tell him how be managed 10 do it Do you pray about itf" he asked No" said Doctor Clarke. T get mp Christian Asiyneafe
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-02
BANQUET SET
= FOR OFFICERS
LEGAL Authorities Will Be
Host3 to Matamoros
Group June z

A goodwill banqr TO be known
e. a Hands across the Rio Grande'
banquet will be given by the Off
.ials Of Brow c to the officials
1f Matamoros. IL plans now being
formula ed materialize. II is plan
led To have the banquet al Fl Jar
lin hotel on the evening of June 4.
5eEinning al 7 O'Clock.
The officials Of Ma dmoros will be
net at the international bridge by
Brownsville officers at S p. m. and
escorted over the city and taken to
he municipal airport before being
AXE nto the hanuet han.
The entire program Will be in
SPANISH and probably Will be broad
-ast c the local radio station. r
q. Creager will be the principal
sneaker from Brownsville and there
Eill be ether tall by men from both
cities.
invitation have been sent 10 Gen
rYal Juan Andrea AlmaZan, promi-
nent Mexican military officer now
ct Monterrey. and 10 Governor
Francisco Castellanos Of the state
Of Tamaulipas. The Corporation
Aeronautica de Transportes line has
agreed 70 bring General Almazan
aere by plane if he accepts, and the
Mexican AviatiCl company a
agreed to bring Gov. CaStell2noS
here from Tampico.
The banquet Is being sponsored
BY the Brownsville Lions club III
cooperation with the Brownsville
Chambc- OF Commerce. Invitations
viii be mailed IN the next few days
70 officials in both cities.
The purpose of the meeting Is to
cement relations between the otil-
cial groups Of th, two sides Of the
Rio Grande. Closed cooperation Is
being sought. The officers are
working together now to Their mu-
tual advantages.
Local peace officers are high II
their praise ar Prcsidente Municipal
Gnillermo Shears and Chief Of Po-
lice Librado Salinas for recent Co
~operation extended. Both recently
aided In returning several stolen
horses 10 the American side o. the
Pio Grande.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-02
City Briefs


Euneral services we're held here
at 3 D. m. Saturday for ". ". An
drews, Jr.. son Of Mr.. and Mrs ".
w. Andrews. The boy, VINO was
five years. five mclths and i've
DAYS old. died in a sudden III q
commissions.
Restaurant. Harlingen. for sale.
Fully equipped, attractive PROPOSE
ton. Also grocery store and meat
market. Weslaco; good opportunity.
see Walker Craig Co.-Adv. Il.
Rorn-A daughter va born AZ 3
n m. Saturday to Mr. and Mrs.
Ewing B. Clark at their home. 5O4
West Levee. The baby, Whlch
weighed 8 pounds at birth. has
beeil named Jane Elizabeth Mother
ana infant are doing well
rnR sALE-Calcium arsenate,
ssbs per 100 lbs. c. P. B2reda.-
ADJ. 6.
Eczema on Feet-One man says
ne had 1t over 60 years and that one
bottle Of Imperial Eczema Remedy
cured him. All druggists are author
lied to refund your money II Il fails.
ADV.
To Houston-Bernie Kcvalski was
70 leave by rail for Houston Satur-
day evening.
The New silent s L G. Smith
typewriter is wonderful Easy terms
II desired. Also sell New Corona
and ROYAL Portable in colors Dav-
enport Typewrites Exchange. Phone
f1n5. Brownsville.-Adv-2 ..
Makes Trip-Pedro Ch1pa few N
a snecial plane 10 Victoria. lamps.
Saturday on private business
Al Kinds az Used standard key
board typewriters at big bargains
and they run as good as new. Guar
anteed. Davenport Typewriter EX-
change. Phone ll05, Brownsville
Adv. 2.
To San Antonio-J. T. Dowis leit
Saturday night on a business mp
to San Antonio.
Added 70 Force-Wm Macdonald.
formerly a federal prohibition agenf
* Houston. has been added 70 the
Brownsville police force a5 a traffic
officer.
Mrs. Whitehead announces the
closing OF the Althea Tea Gardens
for the summer-AGv. >.
Announcing the Opening or 2 new
tearoom az e24 Elizabeth. Phone
ioI4-W for reservations. Mrs. Lii
han L0gue-Adv 4.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-02
bennett Leaves For
Dallas To Attend
Funeral OF Cook

Jesse Denett left Saturday eve
ming for Dallas. where on Monday
he will attend the funeral Of his
father-in-law. Thos. f. Cook. who
died early Saturday. NJ. Edelstein
also was to attend Mr.. Cooks fun
ersl
~ Cock. who recently had under
vonrNRn operation. contracted pneu-
no. and this was the cause Of his
ieath. Mrs. bennett had been with
aim for several days and Mrs. Vol
ney w. Taylor. another daughter.
left Friday night before his death.
The exact hour OF the funeral was
not known here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-02
CARSON SELLS SERVICE
STATION TIC PERKIN

Announcement was made Satur-
6ay by George Carson that he has
sold his auto service station 20 a.
o. Perkins Of Fl Jardin. Perkins
took charge Of the business Satur-
day afternoc y
The station Is located or Four
seenth street and lincoln boulevard.
Carson said he had not decided
: hat he would do in the future.
Tr Perkins will continue TO operate
his farm in Fl Jardin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-02

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-02

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-02

Funeral services were held here
at 4 .. m. Saturday for w. w. An
drevs. Jr.. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
W Andrews. The boy. who was
five wears. five mclths and five
DAYS old. died in a sudden IL o.
commissions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-29

JANET GAYNoR'S lovely skin is
famous. "There is a caressing quail
ity to Lux Toilet Soap that I never
found before except in the finest
French soaps" says this Fox star.
"My skin feels so soft and smooth"
BESSIE LOVES blonde, brown
eyed beauty is admired by thousands.
"Lux Toilet Soap is a lovely soap.
It leaves my skin so softly smooth"
says this charming star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-29
KEEPING MENTALLY FIT
By JOSEPH JAsTRow.

that this order Of dificulty needs as
much attention as a handicap that
takes you to the doctor. OF course, you
don't run to the doctor for every little
hurt or ache; and in your general Job
behavior and social behavior you must
largely solve your own problems and
reform yourself. But If you need help
or advice and are ready to take 1t, you
need 1t just as you may need a crutch
or brace or support: in both cases
you look forward to the day when you
can do without them.
We all can plan bigger and better
than we can do. Most of us are failures,
judged by what we had hoped to accom-.
plish. But we become adjusted to tho
gap between wish and deed and go about
our business in an adjusted frame Of
mind. That adjustment is far harder
for some; why? For a score of different
reasons. and that's the reason why each
case must be considered on its own
merits and dement's. Judging by this
letter, most of my correspondents COM
planning of similar difficulties would be
glad to change places with L. L. w.
(Copyright, 1929
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-29
WORLD FAMOUS STORIES
CHARITY WELL BESTOWED.
BY ANATOLE FRANCE.

! sweep follows her home. He knows
where she lives. He begins to take up
vigils outside her window. Hows that?
Will that do?
Yes. Fine!"
Then let me continue. After a
time. the chimney sweep and the
daughter of the count begin to have
secret meetings to speak of their love
How do they accomplish these meet
ings? Very simply The chimney
sweep just climbs down the chimney
of the big house into the room of his
sweetheart. His beloved meets him
there, and though he gets her all SCOT
she loves him anyway"
But my dear Marteau, aren't you
getting little bit"
"a moment" I said to my editor
I'm just getting the swing of the story
One day Edmee and her chimney sweep
lover are caught by her father and
mother. There is scene. An indig-
nant scene-to think that their daugh-
ter should accept love from chimney
sweep, SO sooty, so dirty-you under
stand"
But my dear Marteau-"
"Wait Bit am about to conclude
the story. It ends with the marriage
of Edmee to the chimney sweep Really
under the circumstances. YOU know
there was nothing else to be done
Such was the result of charity well
bestowed-and that is what shall call
the story, Charity Well Bestowed
81 hope you have amused yourself
long enough at my expense" said the
editor hotly.
mot a bit of it. To 60 on, the
J;44fo curna, nf%n~ I,te On ~ q
counts daughter, became count also
He was ruined in horse racing. Today
he is a dealer in stoves. His wife keeps
the shop and sells stoves for $18 apiece
payable in eight months"
But I don't see anything funny OF
inspiring about it,"
"Take care, Horteur," said. "This
has actually occurred, all of 1t. You for
get facts sometimes, my dear editor
And, taking 1t all round, isn't 1t better
than your sad tales which make folks
believe that they are being kind when
they are nothing of the sorB2 When
it is the most difficult thing In the
world to be truly benevoleut? Besides
my story has moral. In her stove
shop, Edmee is far more happy than
she would have been, searching for
amusement in parties and Nfriyoiities
had she married statesman For an
officer" .~a.g.a-5.ss
Are you serious?
Serious? OF course I'm serious
You want Charity Well Bestowed fol
your New Year number, do you not?
II do not
IF you don't publish it, I'll write il
and have 1t published somewhere else,
I said.
Where on earth do you suppose?'
asked Horteur.
I'm some high-class periodical"
81 dare you try it,"
"You will sse," said.
AS a matter of fact, too, the story
was published.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-29

Haym Soloman, a Jew, advanced the
Government $3.50, 900 during the Revo-
luton. Manuel Mordecai Noah Of
South Carolina not only served on
Washingtons staff, but gave 100000
to further the cause as well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-29
Uneven Brimline for New Hats
BY MARY MARSHALL.

in inducing women to give up the short
skirt. With the dressmakers it is the
uneven brimline. And with both the
uneven heinline. And with both the
down in -the-back motif predominatcs.
If you are dreaming now of the new
hats you will buy for the Spring, be
sure to tinge your dreams with soft pas
tel shades. There are new hats of light,
very plant felt in wide range of lovely
pastel blues, yellows, greens and rose
colors, and from fashionable Southern
resorts comes word that straw hats III
pastel tones are gaining favor as the
days advance.
And we are still as far away as ever
from a revival of deliberately trimmed
millinery. 1t is by drapery and other
manipulation of the body of the hat it
self-not by the addition of complicated
trimming-thet distinction Is achievd in
the new headgear.
Occasionally one sees among recent
French imports hats designed with short
wells extending to the tip Of the nose
and then one recalls that six months
face wells. And yet who wears them
now?
One Paris correspondent writes that
they are enjoying considerable favor
among well dressed FrenchWomen-and
Americans may eventually follow suit.
Belts are assuming prominence in the
new clothes and some of the most at
tractive of the new ones are crocheted.
They may be worn successfully on SILK
or wooden frockS. or you may like to
have one or two to wear with the new
linen Bingham frocks which are already
highly favored at Southern resorts. If
YOU know anything about crocneting--
or have a friend who can show you the
rudiments-then by all means crochet
your own belts. Just send me stamped,
Self-addressed envelope and will gladly
send you this weeks illustrated circular
showing you precisely how to make these
dainty accessories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-29
Today in
Washington History
By DONALD A. CRAIG.

January 20, 1S29.-For the second
| time in the last few years the commit
| tee on the District of Columbia of the
| House of Representatives today SUBJ
mitted to the House a report recon-
mending that steps be taken to put an
end to the sale of free colored persons
in the District for prison charges.
1t will be recalled that a memorial
was recently presented to Congress,
| signed by more than 1000 persons,
| citizens of the District, evincing the
| deep sense of disgrace and odium" of
the slave trade in the Capital of this
Nation. In this document the citizens
of the District asked Congress not only
that the custom of selling free negroes
INTO slavery be abolished forever here,
but that an arrangement be made for
the gradual emancipation of all slaves
in the Federal Capital.
Referring to a particular case in the
District, the memorialistS declared: "A
human being was sold into perpetual
bondage at the Capital of the freest
Government on earth without even a
pretense of trial or an allegation of
crime"
The House District committee in its
report today declared on its own
accord-quoting the grand jury Of
Washington County to the same effect
that even the proposed plan of emanci-
patton, which is intended to apply only
to children born to slaves in the District
after having reached the age of rs
years, will afford no relief unless the
colored people can be removed from
this country"
So it appears that once more the
movement for emancipation here is
blocked by what has come to be re-
garded by many persons as the real
problem with regard to abolishing
slavery in the United States-namely,
what to 90 with the colored people after
they have been freed.
But many persons believe the House
District committee has taken long
step forward in recommending that the
city corporation pay prison charges in
stead Of selling free colored people into
slavery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-29

Your articles are wonderful and peo-
pie really read them as personally
think that they, can benefit by them
Now. why IS itf I have led q real
clean life, don't smoke, drink or dis
sipate In any form, stan am back
ward. I can go to bed at nisht, wake
up ready TO. CONQUER the world. and
when I get to business I lose all my
very far behind in my occupation for
the amount OF years I am in it.
Can you suggest a remedy for, this?
can plan great things for the following
day, but Just can't carry them out.
One who needs help from one like
you.
I would gladly like to see you per-
sonally and pay for the visit, as I
really cannot explain my trouble in
essential as q doctors advice in case
OF health. l.. l.. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-29

(Anatolo France, ls44-le24. was a French
eTtIc noTsSt ana saslT1Sii agtnoFd 9! Rn
volt Among the Angels" etc.
The editor received me into his edi-
torial room and from the depths Of his
editorial armchair he spoke to me after
this manner:
My good Marteau, write me a story
for my special New Year number, about
to go to press. Something amusing
with high society atmosphere"
told Horteur that as an editor he
should know that such story was not
in my line, but would write him a
story, since he wished it.
Il want a tale for the rich" he said
II should rather write a tale for the
poor" said.
well, yes. A tale to inspire the rich
with pity for the poor" he said.
But that is precisely what do not
want to do" returned.
How curious!"
well, curious or not, it strikes me
that the charity bestowed by the rich
is done because they feel that they owe
the poor something
"Oh, of course, you would bring in
your extreme ideas about the social
scheme" said Horteur.
We'll, am not right?"
Perhaps. See here-you write me a
story. need it. You may introduce
some of your ideas. In fact, they are
quite. faslionahle-in moderate form
that is to say. Have some young peo-
pie in your story. I'll get good pic
lures to go with it. Bring in a young
girl-pretty and charming. That won't
be difficult"
mo. that won't be difficult
And couldn't you get in a little
chimney sweep? I have lovely Illus
tration of little chimney sweep being
given aims by young girl on the steps
OF the cathedral. That would give me
an opportunity to use it. 1t is a cold
Winter day, snow falling, and the pretty
girl is dropping coin into the Chin
ney sweeps sooty hand. Do you see it?"
81 see it."
Then develop something along that
line"
"That will be easy. The little Chin
ney sweep, transported with gratitude,
throws his arms around the girls neck
She happens to be the daughter of a
count. He gives her kiss, imprinting
on the young woman's cheek a little
round 20" of SCOT. It is perfectly en-
chanting little 90" quite round and
quite black. He loyes her. Her name
is Edmee. She is not indifferent to
him, and the righteousness of 1t all Is
fascinating. Is that pathetic enough?"
+" Yes. You can do something with
that"
you encourage me. I'll go on. Or
her return to her magnificent residence
Edmee, for the first time in her life
does not want to wash her face. She
wants to preserve that sooty imprint
of the Chimney sweeps spontaneous
kiss. Meanwhile, the little chimney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-29

THE NEW DROPPING HAT BRIM IS
HERE SHOWN IN A COMBINATION
OF GROSGRAIN RIBBON AND
STRAW IN PASTEL GRAY.
so long.
In leading us from brinllesS hats.
which have been so generally worn this
Winter. to fully brimmed hats, which are
predicted for warm weather. French
milliners are making use of the same
trick that dreSsma,1ers have made use of