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Putnam patriot., 1929-10-03
OVER 800. 900 VEHICLES
OWNED IN CONNECTICUT

Motor vehicles registered in Con-
neeticut have increased approximately
100 per cent in number since 1920, ac-
cording to the commerce year book
for 1929, which reveals that there
we're 300, 792 motor vehicles register
ed in the state in 1928, as compared
with l19, 134 registrations in 1920.
Last year there were 1856 motor We
hieles in Connecticut per 1000 popula-
ton, a slightly higher ratio than the
figures indicate for New England as
a whole, the region having an average
of 1874 motor vehicles for every 1000
residents.
The greatest portion Of the increase
in registration since 1920 in Connecti-
cut came in the first five years Of the
decade. The number Of registrations
rose from 1l9,134 in 1920 to 25O,669
in 1925. During 1927, the number Of
motor vehicle registrations was 2sl,-
521.
of the 3O9, 1872 motor vehicles regis
tered in the state in 1928, passenger
cars. taxis, and buses numbered 26l,-
09f. and motor trucks and road tract
ors numbered 4S,70l, according TO the
report.
A total Of 1875, 1908 motor vehicles
were registered In New England last
wear. Of which 1,311,13S were passen-
ger ears, taxis, and buses. and 212,-
100 were motor trucks and road tract
ors. In 1920, a total Of 573,32l mo-
tor vehicles were registered in the re-
gion; in 1925, there were 1880, lbl
registrations; and in 1927, there were
/ ASP sol motor vehicles registered in
the elk states.
Putnam patriot., 1929-10-03

Lyme their summer-and in some
cases,-their winter home. White
houses among high trees, gardens in
riotous autumn growth and glimpses
here and there of the Lieutenant Riv-
er and we are off and soon rolling
across the Connecticut River bridge
with its views towards the Haddams
and Middletown and in a moment we
are in Old Saybrook.
AT Saybrook we end our shoreline
afternoon. We visit the old church
yard where rests beneath a great
brownstone block the bones of Lady
Fenwick. Nearby we visited the ever
green guarded plat which marks the
original site Of the first Yale College
and then we ride through that con-
servative Hartford suburb, Fenwick
Point, turn the cars nose towards
Deep River, Essex and Middletown
and soon we are homeward bound
over the new Columbia-Middletown
Road.
n. V.B.
Putnam patriot., 1929-10-03
w. N. Aldrich Meets
Old Time Fiddlers

Wallace N. Aldrich, Putnam's left
handed, old time fiddler, represented
this city at the second annual con-
vention Of New England fiddlers, held
at North Smithfeld, X. l., Sunday. All
Of the New England states were re-
presented except Vermont Six east
ern Connecticut men were among the
twenty-five fiddlers present.
No contest was held at this gather
ing, but one will be held in about three
weeks at which prizes will be award
ed. Starting shortly after noon the
old timers played for some hours and
gave a concert from seven to nine
o'clock in the evening.
Putnam patriot., 1929-10-03
NEARLY 500 FOREST FIRES
IN CONNECTICUT IN 1925

The sos forest fires occurring in
Connecticut last year burned over a
total Of 1870 acres Of land, each
Are sweeping an average Of 1913 acres,
figures gathered BY the United States
forestry service reveal.
Connecticut had more land burned
over BY forest blazes last year than
any other state in New England, Mas
sachusetts ranking second Of the six
states with a total Of only 1880
acres swept by forest fires.
The area burned over in Connecti-
Putnam patriot., 1929-10-03

cut in 1928 was considerably smaller
than the land totaling 1920 acres
burned over in 1927 and the burned
over area Of Fl $40 acres Of 1926, the
forestry service report reveals.
Forest fires started by brush burn
ing burned over 4, $50 acres Of land in
the state during 1928, the greatest
tract swept by fires resulting from
any one cause. Fires having their in
Putnam patriot., 1929-10-03

ception in smokers burned over 3.eoe
acres during the year, and tracts
burned over by fires resulting from
other causes are named by forestry
service as: 1900 acres by fires FROM
railroads, $50 acres by fires started by
campers; 800 acres by incendiAry
fires; 1900 acres by fires Of unknown
origin, and 410 acres by miscellaneous
forest blazes.
Putnam patriot., 1929-10-03

Cop-Let me see your licenee.
Marriage, car, drivers
campers, fishing. dog, hunting. or
builders license? Helen, reach me
the license file from under the seat.
The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-10-03

Hubby - like those elinging
gowns on you, my dear.
Wifey-Tll say you do. This one
has been clinging to me for over a
year.-The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-10-03
ALONG OUR OWN SHORELINE

Westerly to Saybrook-A Beautiful Coast of Land and Wa
ter Scenery.-old stOnngton and Mystic-Fashion-
able Eastern Point and to Mantle and Beautiful
Lyme--Where Yale Was Born and Lady Fenviok
Rests.
Especial Correspondence o Putnam Patriotl
Putnam patriot., 1929-10-03

CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
CARCILL TRUST COMPANY
PUTNAM SAVINGS BANK
CHANDLER & MORSE
LIZOTTE'S SMART SHOP
THE BYRNE COMPANY INC.
FRANK X. LUCIER
CHURCH CLOTHING CO.
PUTNAM MUSIC SHOP, INC.
THE BUGBEE CORP.
HOROWITZ BROS.
Putnam patriot., 1929-10-03
Pay Those Bills Today!
Keep Your Credit Good!

MILOT & WILLIAMS
PUTNAM FURNITURE co.
BLANCHETTE & BRODEUR
A. GILMAN CO.
MEDBURY & TROWBRIDGE
JAMES LUSTER
E. w. MULLAN
ROY r. SHIPPEE
p. Nj. LeCLAIR'S SONS co.
w. F. RAFFERTY,
w. III. MANSFIELD & CO.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
And What of the Dreamer?

his books and walks into the
room above them.
Oh yes, Victor imagines a lot
Of things; but he doesn't DO
anything about any of them.
lie takes 1t all out in dreaming.
Victor needs TO be made to
realize one OF his dreams by
striving and laboring and sweat
ing for it. even though it is a
tiny little dream. lie needs to
know the thrill Of a dream come
true, no matter how insignificant
the dream. before he willie be in
line TO make his big plans ma
terialize.
For back of the successful men
and women of today there lies,
not hours of placidlv ina ginning
their success, but hours of head
aching, back-aChing WORK toward
that success.
l have more hope for the slow
child who only gets one idea at
a time. and only one idea a week
and DOES something about it.
than for the child with a rampant
imagination which makes him the
hero in many fields of endeavor,
but in his mind only.
You can help the dreamy child
by learning about his dreams
through kindly conversation,
through casual remarks he let's
fall. Then when you have done
this, bend every energy toward
making him work out one of them
to a satisfying conclusion.
There is nothing which will cor
rode the emotions and intellect OF
child or adult as quickly as to
build mental image of an act,
to intend to DO something and
then never get to it. The world
is too full of people who are lust
going to do something big. We
need more people who are faith
fully doing the thing nearest at
hand. And. incidentally. these
usually are the people who eventu-
ually do the big things and do
them we'll
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
HOW TO MAKE
FRIENDS
BY Lucy Lowell

DERHAPS the question people
Il ask themselves more than
any other Is this: How can l
become popular? How can make
those I meet like me? What is
the very best way for me to
hold friendships?"-s
Popularity, of course. is a
rather mysterious quantity de-
pending as 1t sometimes does
upon circumstances which at any
time may ChanEe-and changing
with those circumstances. Popu'
larity does not necessarily include
either liking or friendship II
may be no more than the floCking
together about a central figure
of those who are lured by wealth,
or position or power and who
lose no time in scattering if
those allurements vanish or If
they see that there is no chance
Of gain.
Liking, however. implies SINGER
ity, and friendship is the out
growth of liking. Before liking,
comes interest and there are, of
coarse, a hundred and one things
which will arouse the interest Of
ones fellow humans.
Interest once attracted must be
held and encouraged to grow and
this is more difficult task.
There must be a sufficient and
honest reason for the interest to
take on the warm color of liking
and finally 10 grow on through
this to friendship: there must,
in fact. be the OILY real reason
there is-th1t of interest returned.
of liking offered spontaneously.
of friendship hoped for, worked
for. treasured
We are interested in others be-
cause they show an interest in
us: we like those who like us and
feel friendship for those who wish
to be friends with us. And this
works both ways: by the mere act
OF offering another interest and
liking and friendship you win
those things from him.
And this, l should say, Is the
way-the only way there is-to
make those you meet like you;
to make and hold friendships.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
Coat Fashion in Miniature
WashinqtOn Times 15c Practical Pattern

A very jaunty coat for the
young girl is this one with stand
ing collar and fur banding trim
ming collar and cuffs. One large
bone button fastens the coat in
chic manner. There are two in
side pockets. practical and warm
Suitable fabrics for the develop
ment of Design SAL are tweed
chinchilla cloth. broadcloth or vel
our. We suggest the brown tones,
navy blue or mixtures for ser
viceable garment. Squirrel. beaver
or seal might be chosen for the
trimming.
May be obtained only in sizes 8,
10 and y.
Size requires IA yards of "a
inch material.
This model is easy to make. No
, dressmaking experience is neces-
sary. Each pattern comes to you
with simple and exact Instructions
including yardage for every size.
A perfect fit is guaranteed.
Patterns will be delivered upon
receipt of FIFTEEN CENTS 05cl
i'm coins carefully wrapped or
stamps. BE sure to write plainly
your NAME, ADDRESS. STYLE
NUMBER and SIZE wanted.
THE FASHION BOOK is FIF-
TEEN CENTS, but only TEN
CENTS when ordered with a pat
tern. Address all mail and orders
to Washington Times Pattern
Department, 243 West 18th Street,
New York City.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
CARING FOR
FURNITURE
BY Hannah Wing

WHILE upholstered furniture
w may be considered first
thing of beauty and something
to enjoy, its primary purpose is
of course for utility. We buy
it and have it in our homes to
give us pleasurable comfort.
Really, it is in our homes to
wear" if we may apply that
term.
We wear clothes and without
mich conscious thought we
know they get dirty. We send
them to have them cleaned, or
do the cleaning ourselves. We
keep them brushed we remove
spots and stains as best we
can; we keep them pressed.
How to take care of Mphol-
stored furniture depends some
what upon what kind of a cover
ing it has, and what the stuff
ing is made from. We all know
that a lot of things can happen
fine upholstery covering will
spot more easily If it is allowed
to get grimy and dirty.
Many d housewife will keep the
wooden parts of a sofa or chair
Clean-dust those parts regularly
when the daily cleaning is done,
but it is so easy to pass over the
job of brushing thoroughly the
covering and of taking care of it
in the many other ways that will
insure it's long life.
Upholstered furniture. above all
else. needs common sense care.
Any kind Of cloth covering needs
frequent, careful brushing. \ fine
damask. naturally, should be
brushed with greater gentleness
than heavy, stoutly woven mo-
hair or denim. But all of these
should be brushed about every two
weeks and vacuum cleaner
should be used on it often be.
tween brushings.
1t can't be emphasized too
strongly the Importance of doing
this with minute care. Be sure
that whoever does the work
watches that every square inch
of fabric is gone over.
If certain areas Of the uphol-
stery become shiny, spread hot,
damp cloths over them, then allow
them to dry, or dry the cloths
with a warm mot hoO iron. Fol-
low with a light brushing.
Clean soiled spots when they
first appear. Don't let dirt get
grimed into them. First clean
thoroughly with a vacuum cleaner
and then sponge lightly with
good dry cleaning fluid.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
HATS FOR THE FALL MODE
The Dressmdker Touch
Extends to Realms
of Millinery.
By Marie MarOt

MYTH the softening lines Of the
w latest models in gowns, hats
are bound to adapt themselves &C.
cOrdingly. The dressmaker touch
that smart inspiration Of the
cOuturiers-has laid hold of mi
lady's hat with flattering results.
Upper left Is n satin felt In
brown. with a cuff over the fore.
head. One side is drawn far
down over the cheek. while the
other gives a glimpse Of tresses
and ear. A crown motif Is placed
at the side back.
Second Is a black-velvet turban,
with a soft bow on the left side
and a loop framing the face on
the right.
Center is tam OF silk and
novelty triCOt. The long side is
accomplished by feather fancy
and n chic circular veil hangs
from the top center.
Next Is a hat OF dark.brown
satin. The same color of plated
felt forms a wide frame on either
side of the face.
Lower right is a touue Of beige
and dark-beige pony. The light
beige is closely fitted to one side
of the head and forms a long line
across the back Of the neck.
Soft felts. either alone or I'm
combination with satin or MORE
seem to be most popular at the
moment. The return Of perky
loops and bows Is most flattering.
and, for once. there's a hat to
suit every face. The majority OF
them arr nodded close to the head
and depend on trimming to accent
their flaring lines.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
BY Constance Cameron

Victor is going to be a famous
aviator when he grows up. He
Is now all of twelve years of
age. He told me with glowing
eyes last night that he was
going to fly around the world
after he finished college. And
maybe he will. you say. Yes,
maybe he will. There IS that
possibility for any young man
who has vision and something
else-but Victor lacks that
something else.
l have my doubts about Vic
tor ever doing anything which
will make him famous. except
in his own imagination. For
Victor is a dreamer, When he
Is outfielder he gazes off into
space and dreams of being a
noted baseball player-when he
grows up. AND misses the ball
and gets himself bawled out"
and generally disliked by the
rest Of the team.
He decides to make the next
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
FALLGLOVE
COLORS

A UTUMN and Winter glove
"A colors for women are deeper
In tone, is the style note sounded
b the Associated Glove Crafts in
its latest bulletin on women's
fashions, which contains the fol-
lowing important hints in connec-
ton with the current mode:
Gloves are styled for dress.
tailored wear or sports, and one
should select them with these oc.
casions in mind.
A new note in gloves is to
select them in approximately the
same shade of the costume.
Gloves fit into the general en-
semble, ech0ing the color of the
handbag. shoes, hat or hosiery.
For tailored costumes Of fine
woolens. capes or mOchas in sim
pie styles are correct.
Brown and coffee shades are
very good in Cape.
Biege, pecan. cream and gray
are favored in Mocha.
Afternoon costumes of silk, vel
vet, etc. are complemented by
gloves of fine lightweight leather.
The style of the glove should
be suited to the gown. especially
in relation TO the sleeve.
Novelty gloves are STYLED with
soft bows, Grapes, flared gsunt.
let cuffs In harmony with the
feminine trend in costume.
Slip-ons in ix-button length are
new. They are worn crushed at
the wrist.
Mousquetaires in white or off
white shades are increasingly i'm.
portant for afternoon apd evening
wear. Afternoon glove shades are
lighter than those for tailored
wear.
Knitted suits. tweed dresses and
suits, as we'll as other costumes
for sports in which one Is active
or present as a spectator call for
gloves of simple style in heavy
feathers, such as Pigskin. Goat
skin or Calfskin.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
THE BEAUTY
BOX
BY Helen FOllett-

A cold bath, no matter what
the season, should be followed
by a brisk rundown to produce
a glow. The best towels are of
Turkish weave made of I'M
bleached linen that take hold like
troubled conscience. A hot
bath is restful and relaxing. a
cold bath is tonic and fills one
with pep. The shower. that is
first warm and then cold, is the
ideal system.
The habit of finger-naiI biting
can be cured by keeping the
nails properly manicured. Nib
bling starts up when there are
broken nail caves, hang nails and
painful cuticle.
When yellow dandruff forms
on child's head, sweet oil,
slightly warmed should be ap-
piled, The deposits should never
be removed by means of a fine
comb, as there Is danger of
causing wounds. in which germs
that cause infection may set up
housekeeping. Twenty-four hours
after the oiling, the scalp should
be washed gently with CASTLE
suds.
Sage tea will darken gray hair
slightly. Steep tablespoonful
of sage leaves in a pint of water,
strain. cool and add A table
spoonful of alcohol. Apply with
small stiff brush. or with
pledgets Of cotton. If there are
a few tell-tale white threads at
the temples, touch them with
mascara after the shampoo. Dip
an eyebrow brush in water, pass
over the mascara bar and apply
lightly. This is not a permanent
coloring agent, merely a help
along.
When the circulation is slug.
gish, the feet suffer more than
any other part of the body. In
cold weather they come in con-
tact with cold floors ard pave
ments. Chilly dogs are the cause
of the rosy nose. Therefore,
when selecting shoes for the win.
ter season, buy them with fairly
thick soles. Satin sandals in
rainy, bad weather are silly-look-
ing and harmful to the health.
The woman who is comfortably
and appropriately dressed looks
better than the shivery Gamsel in
chiffon hose. and booties that are
not weatherproof.
Hands which have become hard
and rough can be made soft and
white by rubbing we'll with olive
oil, which should he allowed to
soak in for half m hour. and
then washing in soft water. after
which lemon juice should be well
applied.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22

This season, however, perhaps
as a revulsion from the severe
lines and masculine styles of the
last few years, we have feminine
curves and curls, ruffles end
flounces. for all the world IKE
the little girl of the nursery
rhyme, who was made of candy
and spice and everything nice.
Yes, girls are girls aGaln-and,
needless to add that is good news
to men!
You can safely balance the
scales at your normal weight TINS
fall without fear of being called
too fat. Curves are in fashion.
You can let your hair grow long
or wear it short. But to be IN
fashion it nsIst have waves ana
curls and a romantic look! You
can wear ruffles and tucks ana
demurely-long skirts. How Won
derful it will be if along with faces
and flounces, gracious manners
also return-fine gentle manners
free from brusquenaSs and crude
ness, lovely as roses and old laVen-
dar!
With feminine fashions 1t is
more than ever necessary to pay
attention to the fine points of
grooming. A coarse-p ored COM
nlexion, for instance, is unthlnk-
able with your new evening frock
OF white tulle and your pearls and
curls.
So coax back the softness and
clearness of your skin even
though you decide to keep your
ant
TO take several "facials Say. six
spread out through the next three
months. at your faVorite beauty
shop. A facial massage lasts
about 40 minutes and is resttul
and flattering. These faclals
should mean distinct Improvement
In your complexion all winter.
If you cannot afford faclals,
which l admit are bit costly, /
suggest that each night before re-
firing, you give your complexion
the following cleansing and tonlng
Treatment:
Wash your face. neck, and ears
gently and thoroughly with clean
wash cloth and a generous amount
of warm soapsuds. Rinse them with
cold water. Then dip a square of
ice in your favorite skin tonic and
wrapping it in a fine bit Of white
linen, go over the skin with an
upward movement. Now gently
dry your skin with pats of the
towel and finally pat in a good
skin food wherever there are lines,
leaving it on to sink in your pores
overnight.
You will find this tonic more
than satisfactory | am sure:
Rose water, 5 ounces.
Massage alcohol, y ounce.
Spirits of lavender. 2 ounce.
Boric acid p dram.
If your skin is oily. you may pre-
fer to omit the skin food, or use
It only once or twice each week.
OF course the woman who uses
heavy makeup should remove her
makeup with cleansing cream be-
fore beginning the regime l have
suggested.
Mornings, ice dipped in the skin
tonic and applied through linen,
may in itself be sufficient as a
base for light makeup.
You will, T feel sure, clear and
smooth your skin until it is as
lovely as the new feminine fash
ions.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
Style Bulletin

The uplift movement continues
in the fashion world A black
taffeta dress. with a printed floral
pattern In dahlia tones, has an
extremely high waistline. which is
suggested by wide band of the
material that takes an even more
upward sweep at front of the
bodice. The skirt Is wide and
long. and the "V" deCelletage is
terminated at back with huge
dahIia velvet bow.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
Dyeing this way
naak0mded
Dresses
n E w
DIAMOND DYES are the finest

DIAMOND DYES are the finest
- dyes you can buy. They are
made to give you real service. They
contain the Very highest quarry
anilines that can be produced.
It's the quality of the anilines in
Diamond Dyes that give such soft,
bright, new-looking colors; that make
them go on so evenly-without spot
ting or streaking; that enable them
to keep their depth and brilllance
through wear and washings.
Next time you have dyeing to do, try
Diamond Dyes. See how easy and
simple it is to use them. Then COM
pare results. You will surely agree
Diamond Dyes are better dyes.
The white package of Diamond Dyes
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
By Maria Jeritza
Mrs. Beeckmdn Advises:

is not in the way and is a most
convenient harbor for receiving'our
roll or bread. our celery or radish
or olive.
At strictly formal dinners, as I
say, the bread and butter plate is
not placed, and neither is the
butter spreader, since, although
bread or rolls of some kind are
passed, butter is not served. And
this not serving Of butter is, as a
matter of fact, true of many din.
ners which would not be regarded
as formal"
This is sensible and, of course,
IL carried out, it would be foolish
to serve the butter spreader. We
may need the bread and butter
The Washington times., 1929-10-22

is the highest quality dye, prepared
for general use. 1t will dye or tint
silk, wool, cotton, linen, rayon or
any mixture of materials. The 6iMe
backaqe is a special dye, for silk
and wool only. With it you can dye
your valuable articles of silk or wool
with results equal to the finest pro-
fessionaI work. When you buy
remember this. The blue package
DIVES silk or wool only. The sVhlte
bGckaoe will dye every kind of goods,
including silk and wool. Your dealer
has both packages.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
F N S
F ANCIES

We are in velvet this autumn.
It has emerged as the ideal me-
dunn for interpreting the luxury
of the new era of fashion. In
many cases it is used for day and
evening frocks without any other
fabric or trimming, save that of a
jeweled clasp or ornament.
Trains without passengers on
them is the hope of every wearer
Of one Of the new trained dresses
at dance. A dress of fine black
lace cut on long princess lines has
a circular skirt long all the way
around, with long, graceful train.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22

grade above him this year, but
stares out of the window imagin-
ing his pride in telling his
mother he has geen promoted;
imagines lording it over the
other boys when he packs up
The Washington times., 1929-10-22

plate, but We won't need the butter
spreader.
And all OF this depends on the
kind of dinner that we give-for.
NAL or informal, or rather infor.
NAL"
2. Yes, the size and plan of the
salad fork are perfectly adaptable
to the eating Of cake, and usually
households do not boast OF both
kinds of forks.
The Washington times., 1929-10-22
ADVENTURES
0 F ITZY
ROSALIE

Since all of us girls have tried
at some time or other to economic
by waving our own hair with vari-
Gus waving fluids. and with very
little success as a rule, l thought
you would be interested to know
that there finally seems to be
sure way. As you can see. it
worked for me verv well, and if
you follow the directions l am