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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-25

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR WILLOU0HBY.
any person back to his native coun-
try. 1t is not to make any person join
the army or navy. 1t Is not to find II
any are breaking the laws Of city OF
state or the United States. 1t is not
to trouble or to harm or to prosecute
anybody for anything he has done OF
Is doing.
The census count is made by men
called enumerators. which means
counters. The enumerator asks the
questions. The questions are not from
his own mind. They are from the
bureau Of the United States census,
which prints list for the enumerator.
He simply sets down the answers op-
posite the questions. He. will not ask
questions not on the list. All persons
must answer the same questions.
The counter. or enumerator. will call
at your home Friday. April Is next.
or maybe day or three days or
week later. He will call as soon az
he can. You win know him by CEN
sus badge. United States Census.
1910, be will wear on his coat and a
yellow khaki bag he carries. In this
are his printed questions. He may
have an interpreter with him. The
enumerator may be woman.
You must not refuse to admit him
to your home. You must not refuse
to answer. You must not answer
falsely.
Listen to him. Answer him willing
" and truthfully. Encourage your
relatives. friends and neighbors to tell
him. Help him in every way you can.
1T IL your duty. It is eyerybody's
duty. It IL the law Of the United
States. He Is not a spy. policeman
or a tax assessor. He Is not an agent
Of the city. county or state. He Is
working for the bureau Of the United
States census. He tells no one but
the census bureau what is told him,
and the United States law will not let
the census bureau tell any other per-
sons or officials or other government
departments or any foreign ambassa-
dor. consul or nation.
The census law with reference to
population requires that the cnumera-
tors questions shall fol. each tnhabit-
ant call for
THE name. relationship to head Of
family. color. sex. age. conjugal con-
llition, place of birth. place Of birth Of
parents. number of years In the Unit
ed States. citizenship. occupation.
whether or not employer or employee.
and II employee. whether or not en-
ployed at the date Of enumeration
(April 10. 19lO,. and the number Of
months unemployed during the pre-
ceiing calender year (l909). whether
or not engaged in agriculture. school
attendance. literacy and tenure Of
home and whether or not survivor.
of the Union or Confederate army or
navy. and the name and address Of
each blind or deaf and dumb person"
The same law with reference 10
agriculture requires that the enumera-
tors questions shall for each inhabit-
ant call for
The name, color and country Of birth
Of occupant Of each farm. tenure. acre
age Of farm. acreage Of woodland and
character Of timber thereon. value Of
farm and improvements. value Of farm
Implements, number and value Of live
stock ON farms and ranges. number
and value Of domestic animals not on
farms and ranges and the acreage Of
crops planted and to be planted dur
S,.sv <hA; vnap ~ AnsSunnrn tim md the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-25
Weston Continues Walk.

Emporia, Kan. March 21.-Promptly
It 1901 o'clock this morning (Mon-
day. after resting all day SUNDAY
here, Edward Payson Weston. the u
year-old long distance walker. re-
sumed his eastward march across the
continent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-25
'l,uhtnlna Opens an OH oushef.

lightning Opens an Oil oushsf.
Daihart. Tex Mrs. Josie Pettis de-
clared that q bolt Of lightning struck
the ground ON the mountain side near
her farmhouse recently and uncovered
. spring Of crude oil. which Is now
producing 200 barrels daily. The land.
before the uncovering Of the spring,
had barely yielded enough to support
hoP
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-25

Chinese Prince Coming.
Washington, March 21.-His Imperi-
al Highness Prince Tsai-Tao, brother
Of the Prince Regent of China is on
his way to the United States to study
the American military system.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-25
EvERCREENS.

Largest stock in Northern Iowa.
will 1OO-rate or furnish car load lots if
desired. Evergreens such as Jack
Pine, Norway Pine, White Pine. Aus
trian Pine, Bull Pine. Norway Spruce.
Juniper, Larch, land Norway Poplar,
from one to five feet in height, from
IS to $40 per hundred. Write for
special prices on larger amounts.
Apple trees, six feet, at at Is cents
each. Plants and cuttings, also seed
lngs of all varieties Of evergreens. l
raise all my own plants at my place "a
miles east of Protivin; lows.
JOHN ]. VALENTA,
r. f. D. No. 2, Calmar, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-25

ROBERTS, Wisconsin State Veernaian DOG
Do you want Live Stock Paper whole year FREE!
DO YOU want the best Veterinary Book published cloth
bound and fully illustrated, FREE?
Do you want FREE the veterinary advice Of Dr. David
Robcrb State Veterinarian Of Wisconsin, 1908?
Medicines ask
For Sale by Edward T. Tomas, Druggist, Cresco
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1910-03-25
Timber.


Timber.
Ihave 80 acres of good timber near
Cresco, can be bought at a bargain.
Inquire of Geo. H. Owens,
Office over First National Bank,
Cresco, Iowa.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
hIro Fioor) Upholstery and Carpet Department

Scotch Novelty Lace, white and ecru finish, for long or short curtains, reg ular price 19c a yard-Today He a yard.
 Ruffie Muslin Curtains, 4 tucks on body of curtain; length PA yards. reg ular price 39c-Today 25c a pair.
 Ruff1e Muslin Curtains, figured square design. regular price 5sc a pair To-day 39c a pair.
 Wool Velvet Rugs. size 27x54, regu- lar price $1-5O-Today $1.oo each. \ Extra Heavy Grade Hodges Fibre Carpet. regular price 45c a yard-To- day 34c yard.
 Seamless Velvet and sanford's Ak minister Rugs, good selection of new Oriental designs. regular price s25.oO- Today $19.75.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
UNITED WORkMEN.

By a decision of the supreme court of Connecticut just handed down in lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. against the Massachusetts grand lodge of the same order, the latter must pay to the Connecticut body the sum of $16, ,534.63, with in terest from November l, 1901.
 The proceedings were brought by the Connecticut grand lodge to secure an equitab ble accounting by the defendant of certain funds and property held by the Massachusetts body, when the lat ter had Jurisdiction over members of the order in this state. The case has been in the courts since the separa- ton of the Connecticut lodges from the Massachusetts body and the for nation of a separate grand jur1sdic- tion.
 Sprague lodge, No. g, of New Lon- don, has just lost by death one of its members, a native of New Haven, Charles Jordan, who has been en- gagged in the carriage painting busi- ness in Groton for many years. He died last Sunday. aged 50 years, and is survived by his wife and daughter, Mrs. Henry F. Macomber- He joined Sprague lodge June 6, 1SSs-
 Grand Recorder George Stroh of New HaNen attended a notable open meeting held last Monday evening by Colum bia lodge, No. 7s, of Columbia, the new A. A. U. w. lodge organized last year. Also present were Grand Master Workman Frank E. Clark of Turnerville and Past Grand Master Workman John c. Trant of Hartford. All the grand lodge officers made spfr- ited addresses. speaking of the sub stantiaI foundations upon which the order stands and it's outlook, which was reported to be highly encourag- ing The speeches were warmly ap- plauded The lodge members were present in full force and many people of the town were also present There was also a social and Instrumental entertainment given. Miss Holmes rem dering piano selections admirably and Miss Daly giving two fine solos. The meeting awakened much interest and new members will probably be added in the near future
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
(Basenent) Domestic Department

Large size Hemmed Bleached Turk ish Towels, regular price 22c-Today 17c each.
 Linen Finished Suitings, right in season. g inches wide. regular price 1212c-Today eEac.
 Regular prices 15c-Today 11Nac.
 Near Linen-an ideal imported fab ric, suitable for suits and chiIdren's dresses: permanent washable finish regular 25c quaIity-T Today 1ec.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
FRArERNAL BENEFIT LEAGUE.

A social evening conducted by Nor wich council, No. 25, on Monday eve ming in Pythian hall, made an en- joyable occasion for the members and the friends they had invited Wor- thy President E. N. Pincus opened the meeting with brief words of welcome and then placed the programme in the hands of James J. Holland the chairman of the entertainment com mittee.
 The programme was opened by the Rosedale mandolin club of MOntville, who were heard several times during the evening in well rendered selections. Its members comprise Misses Florence Holmes Margaret Burton. Ethel Cor net and Minnie Bartlett, mandolins, Miss Iva Bartlett, piano. Little Alice Ramage gave two selections that were cleverly done, reciting The Goblins Will Get You, and singing Put On Your old Gray Bonnet A feature of the evening was the trap drumming of Percy Adams of Fitchville, an eight year old expert with the sticks, who was accompanied on the piano by Miss Helen Adams. Mrs. A. E. Park was called upon and recited by request to the great pleasure of her hearers
 After ice cream and cake had been served, there were further musical se- lections and E. B. Worthington. the organizer of the council. spoke of the purposes, plan and record of the or der.
 A large number of the Norwich
  versary of Jewett City council, No. 33, on Thursday evening"
 After the regular routine of busi- ness was finished, the council cham Der was opened for the reception of invited guests and knowing full well the genial hospitality for which Jew ett City council is noted on all such occasions a large number of thelr friends were present to listen to the following well arranged programme;
 Piano duet by Misses Katie and Elm ma Babcock, exceptionally well ren- dered and received encores; vocal so- To by Miss Alice McBroome; after re- peated calls she responded to an en- core; buck and wing dance, by Master Albert Bryant; vocal solo, by little Miss Vera McBroome, which was en- thusia stically received.
 At the conclusion of the programme Supreme Secretary Frank P. Tyler of New Haven, was introduced to the audience and gave a very interesting and instructive address. His words were listened to with much pleasure and profit as they always are. Su- preme Guard Avery E. Ford of New Haven was next introduced and in his usual happy strain captivated his hearers by his witty and appropriate remarks.
 Brother F. N. Pincus. president of Norwich council, was then introduced and in a few well chosen words spoke of the pleasure derived from member ship in the F. B. l..
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18

of the drowning brow and darlxsome mind, is to take himself and his suit c3se in hand and go back to the scenes G his earlier and unsophisticated life. We advise him to go penitentiaily and in modest, sober mood. to take his way alone. through the woods to the royal all along it, and the inefrable and indescriba:b1e aroma of the sweet, clean animal life that has traversed and made it. He may presently come to a stream that widens into a swim ming "hole." If that should be, let him, by all means, doff his worry with his clothes and renew his youth. Philadelphia Press.
 English statesmen are now realizing MT. Roosevelt's exceptional gift for making generalities sound like cur rent comment.-Washing Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
The "Hyde of Land"

According to an ancient law in Eng land, "a hyde of land" included what could reasonably be cultivated with one blow. This applied for scores of years, but at the dissolution of the religious orders in the reign of Henry VIII. the hyde" or cultivated land of the abbots of Westminster. all re- verted to the possession of the crown. That marked the gradual decline of that means of measuring land, and before many years the term fell into disuse, never to be revived.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
Men, Read Every Word of This

Mems Shield Bows, in a large va riety of new patterns, full size and all silk. regular value 25c-Today 17c each.
 Mems Half Hose, in black and solid colors. including gray tan, blue. red These sox are all fast colors and have the reinforced heel and toe, value 25c To-day special 17c.
 Mems Summer Outing Shirts. with the soft collar, tans and grays. solid coiors, with invisible stripes 14 to 171z and full size, regular price Soc Today special 43c each.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
Her Secret Resentment.

A parson was sent for by dying parishioner. who had always sternly refused to have anything to do with him before. He hurried to her bed side, found her in a most contrite mood and made the best of his oppor- tunities in a long extempore prayer. ending with a sonorous "Amen." The last word made her sit up with sudden energy. Aye" she exclaimed. that's it! It's a for men and nowt for us poor women in this worldi'
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
EIkS.

As the time approaches for the am nual grand lodge of the B. F. O. E., troit, July to Is. some members of Norwich lodge, No. 430, are consider ing the possibilities of attending, but definite plans are hardly formulated as yet. Past Exalted Ruler William R. Stevens is the lodges delegate and there may be others who will go. If they do it is probable that some will join the Hartford Elks, to be with special friends in that lodge, and oth- CTS are likely to join the New London lodge, which is to have special car and expects a large delegation to be in their party. They are offering a round trip for about $53, including a other attractive side trips.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
Kifchenware Department

Enamelware Today is the last day to take advantage of the sale of White lined Enamelware svalues, at about one-half the usual price.
 FOR THE ASKING.
 Milk Bottle Opener and Cover. Takes the caps off the bottle easily. Leaves you with a good cover. FREE.
 Window Screens, Hummer" wood frame, size 1SX33, usually 25c-Today only 21c each.
 U. s. Mail Laundry Soap, an ex- cellent borax laundry soap, sc bars. Today 8 for 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
The Man Who Worries.

The late George w. Childs of this city gave utterance to at least one philosophical thought that should be cherished He said: T hear of men being overworked, of being worked to deatf.' Don't believe it. No man was ever worked to his grave, but many thousands are daily driven there by worry"
 of children, inheriting a neurasthenic tendency, should keep in mind. We can't, all of us, put aside by sheer effort of will the anxious or distress ing thoughts which follow upon the rising to the setting of the sun, but we can cultivate or be taught the habit. And to learn not to worry is well worth while.
 A good way, just now. for the man
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
DEGREE OF PocAHoNTAs.

Officers were nominated on Monday evening by Sebequonash council, No. II, at it's meeting in Foresters' hall for election at the next meeting. An en- tertainment feature of much interest was carried out under the direction of the committee-Mrs- Minnie Moves, Mrs. Grace Thorpe, Mrs. Beckman and Miss Mueller-through which votes were cast for the most popular mem Der of the order present. resulting in Mrs. Mary l.. Button receiving first prize and Mrs. Louisa Manchester sec ond.
 The Neosha Whist club. which has been conducting a series through the winter, has closed these pleasant events and with a considerable profit. The net result of the whists will be close to S100.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
ORDER OF PROTECTION.

Slater lodge, No. 5O9, had a we'll attended meeting in Pythian hall on Wednesday evening with Warden George A. Howard in the chair.
 Two applications were balloted upon and it is expected that at the next meeting July the lodge will have in itiation with three and perhaps five candidate. Deputy Grand Warden Sis ter Walden was present at the meet ing and made interesting remar\s as did also Brother Cole. junior past war den of Huguenot lodge, New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
(Third FIoor) Millinery Clearance

TRIMMED AND UNTR M MI D HATS. FLOWERS, ETC, AT SWEEP ING REDUCTIONS.
 Trimmed Hats, value from $500 to s10.0O-Today's choice $3.o8.
 Trimmed Hats. Pressed and Made Hats. value from $3-0O to $6.00-To- day's choice S1.98.
 Sailors and Untrimmed Hats, former price 9sc to s1.50-Today's choice 29c.
 One lot of the Newest Flowers in all styles and varieties, value from 35c to 9Sc-Today 21e.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
Keeping MIX Pure.

If milk has been allowed to stand uncovered in a jug or bottle, pour tho liquid of carefully into another uten- sil that has been scalded clean. Pour very slowly, so that the sediment is left at the bottom of the original jug, as this part of the milk is injurious. It is well to leave an inch or two of the milk in the first receptacle rather than the dregs merely
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
Women s and Misses Summer Wash Suits And Dresses

us a nict idea that Tailored Wash Suits and Dresses are so much the vogue. They are very comfortable and reasonable Besides when they wash well like ours do they're rare good value.
 Women's and Misses Linen Coats, Suits are well tailored and latest cut, new shaped skirts-$5.98 and up.
 Women's Wash Dresses, Percales, Chambray and Lawn, in very attrac- tive models-$2.98 and up.
 Women's House Dresses, fine lawn, white grounds, neat designs, some with Persian trimming. Dutch neck $f.6e and S2.25.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
HIB GERMANS.

At the last meeting of Division No. 1 held Sunday evening in Hibernian hall. President Michael J. Dwyer was in the chair and two applications were received It was pleasure to hear from two visiting brothers, Philip Green of Waterbury and Michael Hol- land a member of the new division in Mystic. Arrangements were made to have a social evening for the next meeting. when Rev. w. A. Keefe and Dr. P. H. Hartman will be the speak
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
Muslin Underwear

Women's Corset Covers in lace and insertion trimmed. French style-To- day 39c.
 Women's Chen1ise in lace trimmed also ruffie trimmed skirts-Today soc.
 Women's Long White Skirts, lace and tucked. rufffe trimmed, regular s1-5o quality-Today 9Sc.
 Children's Rompers, in checks and plain colors-SpeciaI soc.
 Children's Pique Reefers, embroidery trimmed to years, value SIPS and s150-SpeciaI e3c.
 Children's Colored Dresses, in va riety of styles. sizes 1 to years-50c, 75e. e5c to S2.5o.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
ODD FELLOWS.

Accepting an invitation from Rev. w. T. Thayer, the two lodges of Odd Fellows, Uncas, No. II, and Shetucket, No. 27. together with Hope lodge, No. 21, Rebeka.hs will attend the First Baptist church on Sunday morning for their annual memorial Sunday, Rev Mir. Thayer preaching. The Odd F'el- lows are to meet at their hall at 10 o'clock to march to the church in a body, and the Rebekahs will meet at the church Vestfbule-
 The annual memorial day will be further carried out on Saturday by the decoration of graves of deceased members. There are about 14O graves in this vicinity to be decorated. of
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
(Center Roon) Art Department

F'illet Lace Bureau Covers and Squares in fine quality and very dainty for summer use, value 75c-SpeciaI 25c.
 Stamped Guest Towel. fine quality of linen huck, hemstitched-S 25c.
 Ready-te use Pillows, assorted col ors. filled with best quality of silk floss Special 69c.
 Odd Embroidery Silks. Brainerd & Armstrong, value soc dozen-SpeciaI Sc a dozen.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
Lodge Notes and Fraterna| Interests
Odd Fellows Memorial Elect Officers Sons of Veterans Have Large CIass-Elks Talking of Detroit Convention-Fraternal Benefit League had Two Fine Meetings.

which 123 are in Yantic cemetery. There are four in Maplewood, five in the Greeneville cemetery, three in the City cemetery and three at Preston Plains. The following are the mem bers of the order who have died dur ing the past year: John McNickle, Chester Parkhurst, Charles A. Fitch and Charles Ashworth of Uncas lodge, Dr. George R. Harris. w. l.. Cochrane Harlan N. Kinney and Louis Green of Shetucket lodge, and Mrs. Augusta Monroe of Hope Rebekah lodge.
 The memorial day arrangements are under the direction of joint commit tee of the two lodges-F. E. Green, w. s. Allen and Fred Wilson of Uncas lodge, and E. B. Miner, John A. Peck and F. s. Edmonds of Shetucket lodge.
 SONS OF VETERANS.
 Their best meeting of the season is expected on Monday evening at the Buckingham Memorial by Sedgwick camp No. 6. as they have a class of ten to a dozen to initiate and there is to be a degree team from Jared Avery camp of New London to do the work. The members of Sedgwick post, Mo. 1, G. A. R., have been invited to attend the meeting, which the Sons of Veter- ans anticipate will be the banner event of their year to date, and will mark the largest number added at once in a long time.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
WOmen's. Misses and ChiIdren'S Bathing Suits

You will find us ready with an un- usually complete assortment and all priced at Boston Store prices-the low est possible compatible with our high standard of qualities in fabrics and making.
 Chi1dren's Wash Dresses, 6-14 years, pretty wash materials, sailor and Rus sian, light grounds with blue collars Special for today s1.69.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
RED M EN.

Tecumseh tribe, No. 43. elected its officers for the next six months at it's meeting on Wednesday evening in Hi bernian hall and they will be installed al the next meeting. At the same time the appointive officers will be named and corn and venison will be served at a social session. The following was the list elected: Prophet, Joseph L. Smith; sacher1, Walter L. Farrar; Se- nior sagamore. Joseph N. Larsen; ju- nior sagamore. Herman F. WuIff.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
ROYAL ARCANUM.

The stated meeting of Norwich coun- ell, No. 720, was held in the Bucking- ham Memorial on Tuesday evening with a fair attendance. After routine business a short session with the car pet bowls made a pleasant diversion. At the next meeting there Is to be a social session with warm weather re- close to $100- The Neoshas are to hold a business meeting on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Button
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
Serving His Sentence.

'T ain't seen de boss man for de longest. Whar you reckon he gone ter?" 'T thought you knowed whar he gone. He went roun' de country talkin' an talkin' ever day an Sun day, an de fus thing he knowed dey give him 50 days in de legislatur' an he won't be back 'twel he sarves his time out."LAtlanta Constitution.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
WOmen's Neck wear And Handkerchiefs

Women's Eyelet Embroidery Dutch Collars, good assortment to choose from-Your choice 25c.
 Women's extra fine Lace Dutch Col lars-5oc.
 Pretty Lace and Embroidery Hand kerchiefs, suitable for gradua tion-25c and up.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
Evidently Som. Time Had EI.o.ed.

Evidently Some Time Had Elapsed.
 There is in London . school for mothers. One poor woman was dis solved in tears when he a baby was un- dressed at the hospital and its wasted limbs revealed. She ingeniously ex- plained her grief by saying that Tt was a beautiful child last time 1t vas uudressed"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
Today Special=== Wash Goods Departm 2 nt

Printed Muslins, best qualit cloth, Uceflent line of patterns, regular price l5c yard-Today lie a yard.
 Linen-hnished Suitings, in best and 3nost wanted colors. plain cloth finish I'd like linen, regular price 19c-Today f4e a yard.
 Thinner Silks, lightweight mercer 9zed finished cloth in tans blue pinks and greens. regular price 25c-Today ioc.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-18
Notion Department

Gilt Handy Pins, on card-SpeciaI for today. Sc card, for 15c.
 "Carbona," the unburnable cleaning fluid for cleaning laces, kid gloves, os- trich plunes and all other fabrics Today-smaII size 12Iac; medium size 19c.
 Fancy Wash Betting in latest pat terms, value 25c yard-Today 12Iac.