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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-06
FAIR AND sOuAHE

We are fully prepared to meet he demands for the highest type of foods. Our stock is kept moving so rapidly that it insures freshness. Everything about our store is fresh except our serv- lce-that is polite. This is the store where courtesy waits upon your wants and delivers your groceries on time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-06

America. He is one of the young est of the country's big executives, only 51.
 William c. Potter, a mining engi- neer until his thirty-seventh year, brought with him an unusual ac- emulation of interests and experi- ences when he became banker. At 54 he is president of the Guaranty Trust company, IT years after mak- ing complete success in the engi- neering business. His first job was as an assayer with the Liberty Bell Mining company, Telluride, Colo
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-06

to be an expert typist and pipe or ganist as well as accomplished in needle work, crocheting and em- broidery.
 She was adopted in 1918 when her parents died in the first flu epidemic in Bristol Bay where Mrs Call was teaching in the Federal School at the time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-06
APPOINTMENTS POSTPONED BY
 CITY COUNCIL
Special Session to M a k e Decisions Will Be
 Held Next Week

All appointments to offices will be made by the City Council at a special meeting to be called next week, it was decided last night when the members of the new Council met for the first time. Other matters decided by the new Council were the continuance of the City Manager plan, the increase of the salary of City Clerk to $225 a month, dropping of the position of watchman at the City Dock, which carries a compensation of $50 month, and the adoption of a time card system for city em- ployees.
 Little was done by the retiring City Council except the unanimous authorization for the City Clerk to pay all monthly bills, and it ad- journed at 8:45 o'clock.
 Lockie MacKinnon, D. M. Both well and G. E. Krause, newly elect ed members of the Council, were escorted to their chairs by those retiring, H. T. Tripp, Warren Will son and c. c. Warner.
 T. B. Judson was reelected as Mayor, and the new members were sworn in by City Clerk H. E. Shep- ard and the Council for the coming year, made up of them and W. P. Scott, c. H. McSpadden and Wallis George, holdover members, met for the first time.
 Applications Read
 Applications for the appointive positions to be filled by the City Council, were read by City Clerk Shepard and a motion to postpone appointments until next week to give Councilmen an opportunity to look over the long list of applicants and decide on those best qualified, was carried unanimously.
 The City Manager plan, which provides for the Mayor to also act as Street Commissioner, with a salary of $3000 year, will be in effect for another year, it was unanimously decided by the new council.
 Under city ordinance No. 200 this must be passed on each year by the City Council, although the reelection by large majority of MT Judson, who has held the posi- ton for the last two years, is con- sidered an indorsement of the plan by the voting public.
 No Watchman
 It was also unanimously decided to do away with the position of watchman at the City Dock, which carries a compensation of $50 a month. This position has been held by the wharfinger who occu- pies quarters on the dock. The position of Wharfinger carries a salary of $200 a month and the use of the dock quarters if he desires to use them.
 The salary of the City Clerk was raised without a dissenting vote, S25 a month, which brings it to $225 a month. Another measure passed by the new Council was the adoption of a time card system for workmen employed by the City. The cards will be kept on file in the City Clerks office so that at any time the exact amount of time re- quired for any particular job will be available.
 Various other matters were dis cussed, the matter of oil heat for the City Hall, the Cleanup Cam paign and the plan for street and sidewalk improvement for the con- ing year. The meeting was ad- journed about 10:30 o'clock.
 Many Applications
 The job of assistant City Wharf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-06
BLIND ESKIMO GIRL ACCOMPLISHED

A twenty-piece luncheon set of white linen, edged with crocheting, which was made by a blind Eskimo girl, Melba Call, is on display in a window of Goldstein's Emporium. She is the adopted daughter of Mrs. Call of Hoonah, and is said
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-06
LEAVES HOSPITAL

John O'Connor, who underwent an operation at St. Ann's Hospital a short time ago, left the hospital this morning.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
PUTNAM HIGHWAY
 IMPROVEMENT BIDS
State to Make Contract For Work on Putnam Heights Road Over Which Spirited Town Meeting Was Held.

Among the highway projects Tor which State Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald Is asking for seal ed bids is one in Putnam. The con tract is fer about 8.942 feet of water bound macadam on the Putnam-Put- nam Heights road The plans and proposals may be seen at the office of John Smith. division engineer, Nor wich. Bids will be received until one o'clock in the afternoon, Monday, August 26th.
 This is the highway improvement over which Putnam held two town Al the second meeting there was a large attendance and a great deal of discussion. The difference of opinion was as to whether or not the highway should go southward, after the top cf Putnam Heights and back to route l2, or north to the Windham County Temporary Home. to route i0f. l. was voted that the north route should be improved.
 Since the vote was taken nothing further has been heard of the pro posed improvement Bids now being asked for implies that the work Is to be undertaken in the not distant flu. ture.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
M.p..s IN CONNECTICUT
Below Average 10 Each 10000 Popu lation Although High Numeri-
 eally

While Connecticut ranks second Of he New England states in the number of physicians within the state bound aries. ia ranks only fifth in New Eng land and twentieth in the entire coun- try in the number of physicians per 10000 population. a medical educa- ton survey conducted by the interior department reveals.
 Physicians in Connecticut number 1866. or an average cf f2.O2 doctors for every 10000 residents and 40.79 per 100 square miles of area, accord ing to the interior department re- port.
 Vermont. although having fewer physicians than any other of the New England states, because of its small population has more doctors per lO,- GOO residents than any of it's sister states. There are 15.0i physicians m the Green Mountain State for every 10000 residents
 Massachusetts, with 6,242 physi- clans. leads Connecticut in the mum Der of practicing doctors, the report indicates.
 The six New England states com bined boast total of ii,129 physi- cians. or an average of approximately l3.l doctors for every 10000 resi- dents. an analysis of the figures of the report reveals.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
DEPOSTTORS TO GET
 EXTRA l-2 PER CENT
Putnam Savings Bank Declares 5@o Dividend Payable
 October 1st
xs city's Oldest and Largest Institute
 For Savings

The trustees of the Putnam Saw ingx Bank, at recent meeting, de- elared the regular dividend of four and one ha'f per cent and an extra dividend of one half of one per cent. This Is the October dividend and five per cent will be paid on all deposits. including deposits received since April 1st of this year
 The Putnam Savings Bank. with as- sets of over S3.O00,000, is the old est banking institution in Putnam and will be the first to make actual payment of five per cent dividend to savings depositors although not the first bank Co declare a five per cent dividend. While it is net announced th1t the bank will hereafter pay a five per cent dividend Co depositors A is anticipated that the Putnam Saw sngs Bank will continue in line with ether banks throughout the state that have increased their dividend rate to five per cent.
 The officers of Putnam's oldest and and largest institution for savings gre Ernest E. Kent. president; John r. Reardon. vice president; Arthur F. Hughes. secretary and treasurer.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
FOR MUSICAL SHRINE
Mir. and Mrs. Moulton Design Musical
 Center Near Paris

Of interest to Windham county people is the proposed new shrine of music to be erected near Paris through the generosity of Mir. and Mrs. Moulton. Mrs. Moulton was Miss Gertrude Wood, . sister of Mrs. Joseph C. Hoppin of "Courtlands," Pomfret.
 The new shrine was described as follows in a recent issue of the New York Herald. Paris Edition:
 To revive the interpretation of the best music cf France, Germany, Italy and Russia-which many people feel has fallen into decadence-a project is afoot for the erection of an en- .irely new type of musical shrine, on the outskirts of Paris.
 The idea has been conceived by Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Julian Moulton, Americans, of the Chateau de Ia Yer riere, near -Sant-Denis. and the point is stressed that the objective is not to make money, but to make good music. saving its finest interpretation for the art of the world.
 While administrative plans and exact location of the projected theatre are still in the embryonic stage, a maquctte of the auditorium itself has been approved. and can be seen at the Salle Pleyel, Fauhourg-Saint- Honore. This diseloses something radically new in conception, and different from any existing auditorium, in it's lighting, seating arrangement, acoustics, scenic advantages, etc
 4 striking feature Is that the audi torium itself will be revolving, permit ing the turning of some 2,000 spec tators to various angles of the pano- ramic outdoor stage. and giving the audience a new view of any part of the scene at any desired moment.
 Tentative plans call for devoting a month at n time to the music of each of the named countries-giving the best possible interpretations of that nations outstanding compositions The music of other countries will be included when it is considered worthy of the high standard which will rule l Opera will be included.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
SPORTS
HEADQUARTERS co.
 ATHLETES WIN
Charlie Murphy, Jack Cronin and lazy Weiss Prove Sen
 sations
Take Camp TrumbuII Track Nee,

Take Camp Trumbull Track Meet
 Three Putnam athletes, Charlie Murphy, Jack Cronin and lazy Weiss pulled the Headquarters Co.,. into a sensational win in the Camp Trum- bull championship track meet last Thursday Murphy returned high scorer cf the event tailied with eight cen points following victory in the 50-yard, l00-yard, and Ss0-yard runs. Weiss effected second honors in the s60. running broad and high jumps, while Cronin heaved the sixteen pound shot forty-one feet six inches for first weight honors and tallied q close second in the 50-yard dash. Pat Whittey, medical entry, captured first in the high jump with leap of ] feet inches.
 The summary:
 100 yard dash-First, Charles Mur- phy; second. Alfred Mayotte; third, Fred Dssauteis. Time, l seconds.
 Fifty yard dash-First, Charles Murphy; second. Jack Cronin. third, Alfred Maryotte. Time, 6 seconds.
 $50 yard run-First, Charles Mur- phy; second, lazy Weiss; third, Fred Desautels. Time, 2 minutes 12 sec onds.
 Shot put--First. Jack Crenin, Al ft. in; second. Charles Murphy, 39 1t. { in.; third. Albert Touchette, 80 ft. l in.
 Running high jump-First, Whit icy of Medical Detachment, ft. 1 in; second, lazy Weiss Hq. Co.,, fl. 2 in; third, Joseph Boye, Hq. Co. 1t. 1 in.
 Running broad jump-First. Alfred Mayotte. 10 f. ] in.; second, izzy Weiss, IS 1t. in; third, Leodore Mayer, IT fl. Bin.
 Scoring points Headquarters Co.,: 100 yard dash, Q; 50 yard dash, 9; shot put 9; running high, 4; broad jump, 9; $50 yard run, O; total 49. Medical Go. running high. 5; total, 5.
 Point Winners-CharIes Murphy, Is, fzzy Weiss, 9; Jack Cronin, s.
 Time keeper, Lieutenant Charles A. Woodward Judges, Sergeant James Charron. Sergeant Wilfred Cartier, Hq. Co.,, Sergeant s. Croce, Signal Corps.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
GOLF MARATHON
Joseph LaPlante, Webster, Plays 100 Holes in 9ia
 Hours

Joseph LaPlante, treasurer of the Webster Dudley Golf Club played 100 holes of Rcls last Thursday The distance around the course IS 3,i00 yards and Laplante estimated that he walked nearly twenty-five miles in his golf marathon.
 The Webster man may have start ed something Running, dancing, walking and swimming endurance tests have become a common occur anee. As far as known LaPiante has established the first endurance record on a golf course and without doubt there will be others out to break his record.
 Larlante played the course of nine holes eleven times from S.30 in the morning until o'clock in the eve ming. notwithstanding two light show CTS. He D ayed an extra hole to make it an even hundred. The last round he played in a 44. his total for the 100 holes being 521.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
GOLF

The weather has been excellent for golf activities at the Putnam Coun- try Club, allowing all of the matches arranged Co be played on schedule.
 Mrs. l.. Allen Averill won the Gov ernors' cup for ladies. The elimina- ton play brought the match down to Mrs. Averill and Miss Dorothy At wood. Mrs. Averill defeated Miss Atwood 5 up and 1 Co go.
 Saturday Putnam entertained Staff ford Springs. While the golf match was in progress the ladies played cards. Putnam won the match 2S to 22. A supper was served at the club house.
 There was much interest in the caddy tournament. Monday and Tues day. Low score for % holes and golf clubs as prizes. There were six priz- es. The winners were Henry Giradi, Ernest Giradi. Walter Veronek, Wal ter Jankod, John Jankod and Francis Fisher.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
If Barracks quarters are not avail

If Barracks. quarters are not avail able, and if the breeders cannot be selected until later in the fall, the practice of lighting the entire flock of hens on August 18th will hold egg production and net the owner large additional return. This practice does not cause any injury from the breed ing standpoint providing the lights are discontinued and the birds to be used for breeders are put out on range where they can get plenty of outdoor exercises for a month or six weeks after October 18th.
 Extra fail egg production from old hens stimulated by lighting August 18th and careful feeding, will net more additional profit than using artificial light during the entire winter on bullets.
 This is the second step in the Con- necticut Produce More Eggs per Bird Program"
 More Eggs Per Bird Program
 1. Inoculate bullets for chicken pox.
 2. Follow Barracks System Light old hens after August 18th.
 8. House bullets when production
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22

When Major DaYbie. special troops commander. presented Corporal Nell son. Headquarters Company baseball leader, with a beautiful trophy cup Sunday morning in Mantle the Put nam soldier nine completed it's most successful season in years. Seven games against the best so dier teams in Connecticut without rival run be- ing scored was sufficient cause for much Headquarters Company merri- ment and how the boys rejoicedl
 The final game in the elimination found the Headquarters nine facing the much heralded Military Police Co. from Hartford, who had administered sound li-0 defeat to the favored Tank Co.
 Eleven hundred officers and enlist ed men witnessed the startling exhi- bition as the Putnam nine scored l5 runs in five innings. A mercifui sun- set halted the walk away as Head quarters men formed victorious snake dance.
 lazy Weiss, silk Sox twirler can be given credit for the victory as he allowed but two scratch hits. Long hits by Lefty Touehette and Cronin featured the batting of the day.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
PAY EMPLOYEES WELL
Woolen and Worsted Workers of
 State Receive Highest Wages

Workers in Connecticut woolen and worsted goods mills are the highest paid woolen and worsted goods work CTS in New England, according to q survey of the industry conducted by the department of labor and just made public.
 The average hourly wage for such workers in Connecticut is reported as 56.2 cents by the department, while the average full-time weekly earnings of the workers in the state amount to $2759.
 These figures are for the year of 1928 and reveal an increase since 1926 when the average hourly wage of the Connecticut workers was only 52.6 cents and the average full-time weekly earnings were $25.93.
 The average full-time week for the workers in the state amounted to only 49.l hours in 1928, however. as against 49.3 hours in 1926.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
TIM FL Y FAR M TOPICS
 by the County Agricultural Agent

"What could be more gratifying to a poultryman than to have the neces- sity for summer and fall culling al- most entirely removed and have the old hens lay 5OTs or better through out the fall high-egg- price period, or until the bullet eggs have good size and are in reasonable supply?
 This sounds almost too good to be true; vet it is true. It has been done on several poultry farms, and hun dreds of other poultry farms have the same possibility open to them. The outstanding management practice which brings about this change is turning on the artificial light on old hens at 300 a. m, eastern standard time. from August 10th cn until the first of November or until the birds are disposed of.
 Many of the hens that slow up in production and start molting during July and August are birds which have laid heavily during the early part of the year, as shown by faded shanks and rough wcrn plumage. Such birds are not naturally loafers. but they are taking a short vacation, due to heavy laying. When lighted, such birds will stop shedding feathers, re- place the feathers already shed, and star laying in a remarkably short time. They will frequently give two, three. and even four months of heavy production during the season when .all egg prices are high, and when large eggs are at premium.
 Birds that are not in production, birds that have abundant yellow color showing a lack of previous produe- ton, and all birds that are sick or out of condition, should be disposed of as culls.
 If small part of the flock is to be held for breeding and the greater part of the flock is to be held for production only, the breeders should be selected on August 18th and re- moved Go quarters where they will be carried through the winter, prefer ably with a good range. All other laying hens may be removed to the Barracks house, as described under the Barracks System, or to other temporary quarters, and held for pro- duetion. providing carly matched pull lets are ready Co lay and demand lay ing house accommodations.
 All cuiling or moving should be done about August 18th, and artih- eial light should be turned on at once when birds are moved The effect of the light, plus heavy feeding-whieh may be wet mash at noon or other stimulating food-will offset any check due to moving, and production will continue or increase following the change.
 Feeding a wet mash at noon, add ing an increased amount of meat scrap in the mash, feeding an extra amount of milk, or any other prac- tice that will increase food con. sumption, will increase production and help to prevent any loss due to moving.
 z. N. Beach of Wallingford, who followed this Barracks plan of lighting old hens in the fall, ob- tained an egg production last year in August of 17.3 eggs per bird; in September f5.7, 14.S; and November I5.0. Mrs. Nj. ]. Barry of Quaker Farms obtained in August an average egg production of IFS; in September l5.7; in October, 14.9; and in Nov. ember, 15.0 eggs per bird.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
BOXING

Three Putnam boxers made cred itable showings in the camp tourney at Mantle last Friday evening.
 Private lazy Weiss, l40, toyed with me heavier but slowed Al Nadead of Hartford for minute of the first round and knocked him out with thirty seconds to go.
 Private Collette. 133, dropped q sizzling four rounder Co Johnny Maaney of Manchester.
 Cook Mayer. l53, claimed a foul in the second round in his bout with Ed Zawalick. l5s. of Branfori, but was refused He automatically lost the award although leading on points.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
BASEBALL
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 The customary challenges and arguments, always forthcoming on the eve Of q Grosvenordale-Putnam diamond series, are in the air again. The annual horsehide classic, con- taining Windham's s most bitter athlet- ie rivalry, looms up with more than usual sharpness as arrangements are completed with caution.
 Putnam will be represented Tor the eighth year by the Bedding hemin- way Silk sox, claimants of the New England Industrial Title, while the Grosvenordales send a questionably Home" team battle.
 One thing is eertainl With several ex-Sox performers, discarded for fad ing ability, now attempting desperate Come Backs" with the Cotton Town CTS. facing their successors. sparks are due to fy. It hurts a mans pride to be called Has Been" and no exception Co the rule is expected here. They don't usually come back to stay. Three or four break the spell when cast against younger men. And the Silk Sox boast of a young, willing ninel
 "Izzy" Weiss, Hebrew Sox boxman looks 50 per cent better than the Coderre of today. Weiss. while young and newly drafted for mound work is cool in the pinches and works we'll under fire. Coderfe, on the other hand has never conquered his worst enemy, his temper, and should prove tender to the usual Series Razz".
 Replying to the open challenge of Georgie Bates, Grosvenordale lead CT, F. H. Murphy, director of Sox destinies replies. "The Silk Sox will defend their Northern Connecticut Title against any Connecticut team. When, however, as in the past, Gros- venordale managers break their faith by securing Major League perform CTS to rep.ace their home players, the actual sportsmanship disappears and bitterness begins. Then the district championship coloring fades as out siders offer indifferent exhibitions for fat purses.
 Both towns have been guilty of the mentioned infraction in hireing players. Personally, l am willing to clear up the muddle if the Grosvenor- dale leaders do the same.
 In any event, the Silk Sox, will be in Grosvenordale Sunday September lst to winl Putnam fans may count cn that"
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
THOMPSON W. C. T. U.

The annual all day meeting of the Thompson W. c. T. U. will be held en Thursday, August 2gth at King s Daughters hall, East Thompson.
 The morning session will open at ii o'clock, standard time.
 Lnneh will be served at 12.30 o. clock.
 The county president and other of- srers are expected and a pleasant and profitable day is anticipated.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22

starts and feed to hold body weight 1. Light bullets when productioa lags, but not before October 18th un. less they start melting.
 5. Provide clean, well ventilata houses and feed New England ratin The material in this article bass< on information from Roy E. Jones' Poultry Specialist, Storrs, Connect. cut. Further information may be ob. tained from the County Agricultural Agent, Windham County Farmers Association, Putnam, Connecticut
 RAYMOND E. WING,
 County Agent.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
Next Sunday

The Silk Sox reopen their home season next Sunday against the fast Chapman aces, of Willimantic. The visitors are credited with being a fast lot of bal tossers and capacity crowd is expected. Much interest IS in evidence over the appearance of Jack Cronin on the Sox lineup. The probable starting lineup will find Cronin at third, Dupre at short and Hannifan in right replacing Flantier who seems to be on a decided batting slump. Weiss is slated for the pitch ing assignment with Reddy catching. The game will start sharp at o'clock with Charron officiating.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22

Grogan and McSworley were iun about finishing their cigars as they entered Clancy's home on visit Have you any place where we eau put our butts?" asked McSworley.
 Phyllis" shouted Mrs. Clancy 'bring two chairs. ."-The Pathfinder
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22

Little Mamma, when l grow up can l wear short dress Ike yours?
 Mother-Yes, dear, if you are good girl 1.-The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-08-22
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MILITARY POLICE

Empires: DePasquale and Wood ward. Innings played. 5.