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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
cIFTs AND THEIR EFFECTS.

He is indeed a bold editor who in these days ventures to advise parents with reference to making presents to children. or analysing the effects of being too free to little folks on Christ mas. But the editor of the MilHau- kee Journal has this to say of eff fleets: Do not give your children too many toys for Christmas. Each cluld. if possible should be given something to furnish him enjoyment, but too many gifts has tendency to make him less appreciative. He turns from one thing to another and soon be- gins to find fault with all of them. He is dissatisfied and complains, T have only so many toys and expected so many more and different ones" He does not value his presents and does not take care of them. In a short time they are broken, lost or destroy ed. They have done him no real good
 'The boy with few things learns to take care of what he has. He learns to invent his own amusements and devise new ways of playing with his old toys This keeps his mind active and teaches him to do independent thinking. He becomes much more capable than the boy who has too much done for him. The boy with too much done for him depends on others to amuse him. The boy with few playthiDgs depends on himself. This in part explains why poor boys often become the greatest men,"
 This sounds more like sense than sophistry, and there can be no objec- tion to his conclusion that it would be wise to select with care a few things, preferably those that are dur able, and spend the balance of his allowance in toys for children who have no one to give them Christmas gifts"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

E. understood, indeed, that the crusade V sas planned for some time ago pus wi Es postponed until the full return or pr t,sperity. Now that earnings snow m krked improvement the worklngmen tr Ink that the time is ripe for them to advance their claims. In view of the hil yller cost of living 1t does not appear una z easonable for them to ask for an inc ease; but they should not be in- sist mt on every item of their pro grai me, especially if the railroads mar lifest a disposition to treat them just ty. Incidentally an increase In was Us is likely to involve a rise in freif 5lt rates.-Providence Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
Paris Pattern No. s1so - All Seams
 Allowed.

 The back-closing shirtwaist lends It. self excellently to trimming effects or to hand embroidery, and the combina- ton of the smooth fitting fancy yoke and gracefully full body portions such as are here presented makes garment of extreme becomingness. Made up in net, lace, chiffon, silk null or voile. the design would be charming. but 1t may also be developed in silk. wool taffeta, French waistings, linen. linen and cot ton fabrics or tricot. As pictured 1t is made of twine-colored- net over white taffeta and is trimmed with Cluny in- sertion and edging. also separate mo- tifs of the same lace.
 The pattern is in five sizes-from 32 to 40 inches, bust measure. The 36 inch size requires 2% yards of mate rial 24 inches wide, 2ss yards 27 inches wide, 2 yards 36 inches wide or % yards AZ inches wide. As pictured in the large view, yards of insertion and 1A yards of edging are used to trim.
 Price of pattern. 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept. Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
CLEANING VASES.

One young woman who loves flowers and keeps them about in profusion says that she devotes one morning weekly to washing out the vases with hot soda water made very strong. After each vase has stood filled with this cleansing fluid for fifteen minutes she goes to work with bristle brushes, of which she has a collection, and re- moves the deposit of the flower stems from every nook and corner. Brown soap and water follow this, and. last ly two rinsings in clear water. And the drying is done with clean glass towels, followed by a polish with a chanois skin. The process sounds la borious. but the result repays all ef- fort. for each piece looks like new, and the flowers last much longer because of the cleanliness inside.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
Woman in Life and in the Kitchen

after those conducting have agreed to pay for the injury caused by it.
 The tiny guimpes which form a part of almost every costume are. not in- frequently of braiding. while plain and fancy net laces and veilings are also used.
 Mems most fashionable evening shirt is of fancy piaue with one or two stud holes. A stud is now man ufactured of white porcelain, exactly to initiate the pique.
 The crowns of some of the hats are very tall and the brims are large. But they all turn up at one side of the collar or turn sideways. And most or the new blouses open at one side or the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
New Turnin Reeine.

Four small turnips. boiled until ten der in a small quantity of water, to which salt and slight taste of sugar has been added. Cut the turnips into dice and mix with tablespoonful of butter, pepper and heaping tea spoonful of flower Drowned is besD. Pour over this three cups of sweet milk to which three well beaten eggs have been added. and bake until set or about twenty minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
c.MaAs
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Paris Transfer Pattern No. s0e2.

' Paris Transfer PatfeFn No' ooez'
 Edging design 1 If inches wide, 5 wards long. to be transferred to linen, cambric, Persian or Victoria lawn, nainsook and similar material used in the development of drawers, petticoat or any dress accessory and children s wear. The leaves are worked solid and the dots in eyelet work; the scallop is padded before being buttonholed, and the whole design worked with white mercerized cotton or white and color combined, if desired.
 Price of pattern, 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin Com pany, Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
simpIifIyinq parnina.

One woman keeps piece of black mosquito netting at hand in her work basket. When she. has occasion to darn sizable hole in black stock ing. she sews a piece of the netting over the hole first. Then she darns in and out of the meshes of the net. The alarming is done more quickly and evenly than would otherwise be pos sible. she says. and in much less time than the ordinary operation would foLa
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

The women of Colorado are to make stubborn effort to send one of their sex to congress two years hence. says writer "Of course it is difficult to tell whether we will be successful in our efforts or not" said Mrs. Harriet Wright, former member of the state legislature, but we certainly are go- ing to make determined trial" All
 are agreed that Mrs Sarah Platt Dcker is to-be the candidate for the national house of representatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
A cru.ads for Hiahsr Waa.s.

The movement for higher wages which has been begun on most of the eastern railroads seems likely to result in some concessions by the companies, though it is not easy to believe that all the demands of the workingmen will be granted. The railroads are in a better position to grant an increase now than formerly, as of course the labor leaders know perfectly well. It
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
Raoon Mith Brussels Sprouts.

Fry dozen slices of bacon in a frying pan; when done take up and keep hot. Put into the same frying pan about a pound of cold, coooked, well drained brussels sprouts, and fry them in the bacon fat. Season with salt and pepper and toss them little. Put the sprouts into a hot buttered dish and serve with the fried bacon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
A Friend to the Finish.

The editor of The Norwich Bulletin is not saying a word about Cook. Up to yesterday it was Cook Today his name is not mentioned in the editorial space. The editor of The Bulletin held out for Cook up to the last gun that eneompassed his defeat.-New London Globe.
 (You beti-Ed)
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

To prevent bruises from becoming discolorAd, rub the injured part at once for about five minutes, then apply rag or flannel wrung out of hot water as hot as can be borne comfortably, changing the cloth as soon as it loses heat. If not convenient to have very hot water, moisten a little dry starch with cold water and apply that to the bruised part as quickly as possible, leaving it on for about ten minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

Bedding. = Representative Michael Connery of Bedding, democatic auditor for Fairfield county, is confined to his house by illness. l.. E. Moulthrop of Huntington is acting as auditor during ALr. Connerys illness,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

Foley's c rino Laxative is best for women and children. Its mild action and pleasal 1t taste make 1t preferable to violent purgatives, such as pills, tablets, etc Cures constipation. The Lee & Osgo )d Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
HEALTH AND BEAUTY,

Do not dress too warmly or hug the fire too closely in winter. The bracing winter air out of doors is full of oxy- gen, by means of which the blood is kept in healthy glow.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

It should be borne in mind that the Salvation Army does not waste the nickels dropped in it's boxes or passed to collectors. Every one is help to the poOr
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

If Dr. Cook had proven his claims he might have made few thousands more by acting as Santa Claus for rich metropolitan Sunday schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

In the west, they refer to President Taft's message as "a study in the quietudes." He holds the whirlwinds in reserve. though.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

The new president of Nicaragua is not so different from Zelaya, since he is endorsed by him. and regards his policy as having been wise.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

The man who takes a Santa Claus letter and carries it round in his pock- ct is a brute; and he knows 1t when he finds the letter.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
What is Whiskey?

Mr. Taft is still trying to find out what whislzey is If he wants expert advice he might drop into the capitol cafe and ask congress.-Brockton En- terprise.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

The claim is made now that in a few years it will be a disgrace for a human being to be sick. It's good deal of an embarrassment now!
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

Mrs. Howard Van Wyck, after an absence of several years. has returned
 to Milwaukee as special assistant sec retary of the associated charities She was one of the organizers of the Boys Busy league and the Wisconsin home and farm school for boys. She was largely instrumental in bringing about
 the establishment of the juvenile court
 in Wisconsin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

The merchants of Montpelier, Vt. have agreed to make Thursday in each week bargain day as a method of drawing outside trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

Peary in pointing to his old des- patches with pride is simply giving the public T told you sol" in new form.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

The forget-me-not design for an in fant's dress is to be transferred to batiste, linen lawn or fine muslin, and embroidered solid1y in white. If it is desired to have a shorter dress than this. which is 39 inches, the lower part of the design may be omitted.
 Price of pattern, 10 cents.
 Order through The Bulletin Com pany, Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

Mrs Brokaw's champagne must have been little off color to taste something like ginger ale. Ginger ale has no name as substitute.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

As they say in Ohio, everybody who patronizes the Red Cross stamps. 'fn- creases the batting average of the gen. eral joy of living"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

Oh, the keen eyes of the children. In the name of Christmas secrecy what a lot of white lies have to be told.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

Texas is expecting to place four hundred thousand turkeys on Christi mas tables this week. Texas is a good provider.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
CONCERNING WOMEN.

None of the women-Mrs. Alfred s. Post. Mrs Christine Towns, Miss Olivia Leventritt and Mrs. Herbert D Robbins-who were appointed as mem bers of the board of education for New York by Mayor Mcclellan. is a suf- fragist, but neither are they antis. for they are all said to be in favor of women being allowed to vote on certain questions.
 Lady Suffolk. daughter of Mrs. L. z. Letter, is intensely interested in re- yiving the old Malmesbury lacemaking industry.4 She has made excellent progress iA this work. At her own ex- pense she has equipped classes and provided the premises for their ac- commodation. She has also engaged experts to instruct the girls in this lost and beautiful art.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

If Dr. Cook is not to memory quite as dear, Peary is in memory just as nauseating.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

The man of dollars does not get up and try to cry down the scientific opinion that "man was once a sponge"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

Happy thought for today: If you cannot afford goose for Christmas you might indulge in gooseberry jam.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

As the mistletoe season is on. the request is being made that the germ theory be suspended.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

It is joy at the table that makes the eaters wax fat, says an authority, and forget the cost of 1t all.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

Wisconsin has deficit and is fac- ing the prospect of state tax issue in the next campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

4 beaten-up, raw egg, taken early in the morning before any other food, is excellent for preventing jaundice. Bilious persons should put endive in their salads. Bile is not a fatty thing, neither is it acid. When one takes fat and vinegar one Is going the best way to work to secure indigestion, for the vinegar destroys the activity of the bile. If there is too much bile in the system, don't take soda water. Drink lemon juice mixed with water and un- sweetened.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

For any inflammation of the eye which comes on suddenly cold water soothes the pain. After persistent trou- ble very hot water will relieve the pain and reduce the swelling. The eye cup is the most convenient way of bathing the eye, for the eyeball is washed di- rectly. The mouth of the eye cup is oval, which fits around the eye at the margin of the orbit. The eye may be opened into the lotion. A weak solu- tion of boracic acid 6 per cent) may be safely used. The acid must be fresh and clear.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
The Torn Out Button

Oftentimes a button is torn off a band, leaving an ugly hole in the gar ment. There is a simple remedy for the difficulty. Slip a piece of stout tape through the hole and lay it flat between the two folds of the band. Stitch it into place and then sew on the button at it was in the first uIace
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
For DoIIy's Clothes.

little girl who is devoted to her dolls and who fashions their clothes with her own hands will receive a gift this Christmas which surely will de- light her. It is box of pieces of cotton and silk material which may be transformed into articles of the wardrobe for one or the other of the doll family. Bits of lace and ribbon, too, and some fancy headed pins are tucked among the pretty dress stuffs in tha hoy
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
eenuine German Noodles
Oysters in White Blankets.

Use soft, finely mashed potatoes anC make thin cakes. Cover a cake witf an oyster or if one oyster is not large enough use more than one. Put ovel the oyster another cake of the same size, pinch together the edges of thu cakes, lay in hot pan well oiled witt oil, butter, or sweet drippings, ana bake till the potato is a light brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
7 Fetchinu Motor Bonnets,

Undeniably fetching are some of tn motor bonnets. Whether of silk or ful they are very attractive. They ar frequently bordered where the bonne frames the face with some soft rush ing or a narrow frill of lace.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
Black Satin Gowns.

Black satin dinner gowns with onl gold and silver lace on the bodies o sleeves to relieve them are among tn smartest evening costumes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
Gas Economy.

To save gas while cooking: Have { thin plate of copper made at the hard ware store for about 25 cents, large enough to cover four burners. After your pans are boiling put out all bu one burner, place the copper sheet ov- CT the stove, and your two, three, foul pans will be kept boiling from the on' burner. hope the plan will be under stood.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
Making Mayonnaise.

A reader of The Bulletin, who is successful with her mayonnaise, tells how she makes the dressing. She takes the yolk of one egg. half a teaspoon ful of salt, a dash of cayenne. a cupfu of olive oil and one and a half tea adding the lemon juice from time tc time. The salt and pepper are added last
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
The Old Hot Water Bag.

Old hot water bags may be utilized for mats to place under house plants. They may be cut into circular pieces. and put under the earthenware saucer. which is likely to be moist when the plant is watered.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
Poinsettias for Christina

Poinsettias are becoming. more and more closely identified with Christ mas. These flowers may be head in velvet and silk, as well as in paper.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23

Ruffles for shirtwaists are much worn this season. This is, in a great measure. due to the low cut coat. These ruff1es are made of net. batiste or sheer linen, sideD&laited or gather
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-07-16
WHAT'S THE USE OF KICKING?
the Practice, and Asks Above
Question.

If kicking would help sorue 1t would
be worth while, but it does not On
the contrary, it binders.
Then why do rational, sensible men
and women indulge in it?
There is question that is worthy
of more than passing thought, for
1t relates to human comfort, prosper
ity, and success
Why do you kick when things do
not go to please you?
Is it not because you were taught
to do so? Didn't your parents, your
. big brothers and sisters, and maybe
the men and women you admired,
grumble and complain, or kick, when
things did not go to suit them, even
when its fault was their own?
And are not your children learning
In the same way from you?
Maybe you had no thought Of this
before? Now that your attention has
been called to 1t. and you have thought
about it, If you do not act accordingly
you will not be doing right, and to
fail to do that which you know to be
right is to sin.
Kicking is, therefore, sign Of ILL
breeding, and one that young folks
should take into account when choos-
ing life partners, for a kicker in matri-
monial harness loses the race, besides
creating much confusion. = Newark
IN. J.) News.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-07-16
TWO IDEALS OF THE FAMILY.
FOR Comparison, One May Be Called
pespotlc and the Other Dem
1zsr. ocratic.

To-day two ideals Of the family are
struggling for mastery the old des-
potic family, of Roman origin and &C.
clesiastical sanction, based on the au-
thority of the husband and the merg-
Ing OF the wife's legal personality in.
his, and the democratic family, Of Ger.
manic origin. based on the consenting
and harmonious Wills of two equals.
The one goes naturally with pioneer
Ing, agriculture and warfare, which
put men TO the fore; the other goes
with industry peace and city life,
which add to the consequence OF wom-
en-. In propol$on as women escape
from abject mental dependence on
men and find point of view of their
own, they spurn patriarchai claims
and expect marriage to be the union
Of equal wills. What with more girls
than boys in the high schools. and
half as many women as men in col
lege. 1t is not surprising that women
more and more enter marriage with a
connubial ideal of their own. Never
theless. the men they wed-many of
them cherish the conviction that the
husband is the rightful head" OF the
family. The resulting clash of ideals
is none the less disastrous because 1t
is only an incident of a transition
process in social evolution. Century
Magazine
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-07-16
AsauIth Recognizes suffraaettes.

London. -Four suffragettes who, TN
der the leadership of Mrs. Despard,
waited patiently for the last few days
In the vicinity of parliament, waylaid
Premier Asquith in Downing street on
Friday afternoon and tried to push
through the police Gordon that was
drawn around the premier's resi-.
dence Tee women shouted. "Peti
ton! Petition! Will you grant us a
hearing?" The premier turned on the
steps of his home, saying: II will
take the petition" He descended
aud, having accepted the petition, en-
tered his house without listening to
any explanations.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-07-16
Actress Accidentally SHOT.

Shreveport, La-Miss Alice Robin
son, a vaudeville singer of Kansas
City, stopped over here Friday night
to see some friends who were playing
at the summer park. She was on heI
way to New Orleans to fill an en-
gagement. While she was walking
behind the scenes a fancy shot turn
was being performed by the Neil
pair. A miss bullet, fired by Miss
Neill, hit her friend in the temple
SCATTERING the skull and penetrating
the brain. Miss Robinson is still
alive, but no hopes are entertained
for her recovery.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-07-16

San Francisco.-Mount Tamalpais,
famous among the tourists of the
world as the location of the crookedest
railroad, and almost equally noted as
the most conspicuous scenic point
about San Francisco bay, will be short
ly converted into vast public park,
if the plans of some of the leading
citizens Of the transbay cities prove
successful. Besides being used as a
public park, the mountain will become
the source of municipal water supply
for the transbay cities, as it is in the
water district set aside by the last
legislature.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-07-16
a RIoodIess Revolutlon.

Bogota, Colombia. General Ortiz,
In command Of the steamers in the
hands of the revolutionists, has tele.
graphed to the governor of Csrtagena
that he wishes to avoid bloodshed.
Peace commissioners are now on the
way from Bogota to Barranquilla,
which is in he hands Of he revolu-
tionists. Gen. Gonzales Valencia,
whom the insurgents have proclaimed
president, but who has issued public
manifesto disappearing of their act,
has arrived here. The Colombian gov
eminent has stopped military prepare,
tionA
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1909-07-16
Next Best.

A certain young minister in Phila'
delphia, recently ordained, is still very
nervous and sometimes his remarks
do not convey exactly the meaning he
intended. A few Sundays ago he rose,
fumbled with the papers on his desk,
blushed, and then said:
MY Friends. FL am sorry to say
that l, have lost the notes for my SER
mon, and l therefore cannot deliver
1t. l will have to do the next best
thing, therefore, and read a few chap
tiers from the illustrate Sun
day Magazine.