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Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
the PERMANENT ROAD MEMBER

ThAs country attends to repairs up
On the reads when they become so
bad that travel can endure them no
longer; and some Of the most serious
charges being made against the high
way commissioner is the poor con-
dftien OF good roads which were worn
out when he had neither authority
nor money 70 make the repairs in
the name of the state.
1t looks as IL the automobile traf-
nc WOULD result in the employment of
regular road repairers here as in the
old country. An exchange, speaking
u this useful workman. thus de-
scribes him:
A picturesque figure to be seen
upon English highways is the road
member He seems always to be pot
tsring with stone, cutting weeds and
grass gosslping with the carriers and
lighting his pipe. Nevertheless. in
spite of his deliberate movements. his
easernass for chance conversation and
his asssiuoUs attention to his tobacco.
he keeps the roads Of England in such
condition that they are the wonder
and admiration of American tourists
and the proud boast Of the United
Kingdom"
u Is easy TO imagine that some day
we shall catch on to up-to- date meth
DDS. employ road members and stop
cursing public officials who are inno-
cent instead of condemning the sys-
terr which makes such impairment
Of good roads possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
Some summer Furnishings.

The floor coverings especially de-
signed for summer use grow more at
tractiye each year. This season one
finds many OF the grass rugs, in the
soft greens, with borders Of most art
istic design. These borders are. APP
parently, stencilled on. the same mo-
tiff being carried out in the draperies
AID other similar articles of room fur
nishings. such as lamp or candle
shades. box covers, screens and table
eoversI
For table covers or pillow covers
the coarse. unbleached or partly bleach
ed canvas is stunningly worked in
rama. Sometimes a darned design in
the rama is used. This work is not
only simple to do. hut Is quickly done
An item we'll worth considering in
this busy workaday world.
The unbleached muslin for curtains
and bed cover, as well as for dress
ers, bureaus and table, is another SEN
sible- summer furnishing. This ma
terial may be stenciIed or designs
from cretcnne appliaued on most tell
ingly.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
Venetian Bangle.

A girl who has just come back from
Venice Wore around her neck over a
dark blouse a necklace of rope gold
tied loose at the bust line and. finish
ed with two long tassels.
Every one who saw this chain spoke
Of its beauty, thinking 1T an heirloom.
The girl conhded to a friend finally
that her chain was nothing but a rope
OF tiny gilt glass beads bought in Ven
ice Tor about 40 cents. I am sorry
now" she said, that I did not get
more of them. I brought one fer a
friend. and we have both had the same
experience Every one thinks it one
of the old gold chains of colonial DAYS.
Over there they are SO plentiful that
it cheapened the chain to my own
mind
The friend, who was up in bead
work stralshfway copied this chain
for herself. She strung IL strands of
coarse yellow silk with the tiniest gilt
beads to be found in this country,
twisted them into a tightly coiled rope
and finished the end with a big gold
bead from which hung the tassels of
the small ones.
The effect was not so good as in
the Venetian chain, for the same deli
cate beads could not be found, but a
snowy and unusual ornament was
achieved to brighten dark blouse.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

Vegetable Compound has done for me
during this trying period. Complete
restoration to health means SO much
to me that for the sake of other suffer
ing women am willing to make my
trouble public SO you may publish
this letter. ~ MRS CHAs. BARCLAY,
RED. Graniteville, VT.
No other medicine for woman's ills
has received such widespread and I'M
qualified endorsement. No other med
icine we know of has such record
of cures as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
For more than 80 years it has been
curing Woman's ills such as infiamma-
ton. liberation fbroid .tllmers, irreg-
ularities. periodic pains and nervous
prostration, and it is unequalled for
carrying women safely through the
period Of change of life.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free,
and always helpful
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

commentinx ON the anti shad bill
before the legislature, the Norwich
Bulletin says Connecticut shad, like
any other product or commodity,
should bc free to seek the best mar :
ket whether 1t is to be found in the
state op out of it, This il the correct
enun1ation of far-reaching princi-
pie and win stand. Moreover. from
present indications, it seems evident
That what were once known as Con
necticut shad'' have for by far the
most part sought some other market;
whether better one or not is im-
material--they are not here. Instead
of passing restrictive laws concerning
shad. or involving shad, if the leeis-.
lature could do something to restore
the shad 10 us. in their old numbers,
it would hit the nail on tho head
Bridgeport. STANDARD.
The shad will come back when in
the interests of public health the viii
lagos and manufactures along the line
of our shad rivers are forbidden to
make sewers of them. Some Of our
great New England rivers are SO foul
with sewage and poisons that the sale
of shellfsh taken from them are pro-
hibited even IN the parts which are
favored with an inflow of sea water
twice every twenty -four hours. A
measure in this direction is contem-
plated for enactment and The Bulie-
tin hores it will never be abandoned
until success Is achieved These riv-I
ers belong to the people and they
would swarm with edible fish il the
waters We're kept free from refuse
poisons Of every SORT 1t is about
q quarter of century since shad-
SEEMING on the Shetucket river was
abandoned as too Improbable to fols
low.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

was in the shape of silk scarfs lacing
across the chest through huge round
embroidered eyelets to tie in a bow
under the collar and lacing up the
outside of the peasant sleeves with
DOW finish at the elbow. The sailor
collar and deep turnback cuffs were of
henlsutched chiffon over undercollars
ana cuffs of satin.
fine white serge had Black but
tons, black eyelet embroidrey, black
scarfs and black chiffon collar and
cuffs over white silk. navy blue
fine serge had black buttons scarfs,
etc. and collar and cuffs of dull blue
hefnstitcbed chiffon over black
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
UNCLE SANS WORTHLESS
VAULTS.

The fireproof vault that is not fire.
proof when tested is a false pretence
1t IL worse, as the poor pretenee at
Bangor cost the government $4,000
in ToRtGse stantps and the loss OF all
REGARDS and the money deposited aver
nisht. sr1 II cannot be counted less
than crisne to impose such worthless
protection upon the government The
regular steel safe in the burnt build
ing preserved everything committed 20
its keeping
A a revelation, the government
ought TO Mud this profitable. Tor it
doubtless has many others or the
sapfs sors and it In up to the author
Ties To have them made fireproof. AM
negligence which wllid result in i
repetition 81 this Bangor affair would
BE- a c's-ie ace to the government
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

Paris has revived the lace ruffles
and frills of the Georgian period
which means that this quaint and
dainty fashion will be seen very short
ly on this side. as the American wom-
an invariably follows the fashions
which Paris sets.
Conspicuous among the new lace ac-
cessories of this period are the frills
that fall over the hand.
Another striking development of the
frill is seen On the bouIevards of the
French capital. 1t is black satin
ribbon folded around the neck, the ends
tied in a chic bow beneath the chin
From this falls full frill of white
cambria or lace in the form of the
cabot.
In the lace frills falling over the
knuckles is sounded the return of the
long tight sleeve. Sleeves are of lace
or are tucked but are always tight
hitting and made of the one material
Frills are extremely smart with coat
and skirt suits, and If ecru or cream
color II selected a more artistic effect
will be secured
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
ECONOMICAL HOUSEKEEPING
The Creams.

These dainties may be made in a
hundred ways. according to the taste
or fancy of the cook and her expert
sence and willingness to try new ways
and things. They may be served in
as many ways. The plain or fancy
paper biscuit molds and those of most
varied shapes NAV be purchased for
this purpose. or the creams may be
cooled in one large mold and served
in slices with whipped cream added OF
a custard or fruit. Nuts and. spices
may also be- added to. give 9iayor as
we'll as tn decorate.
Most of the creams to be fully de-
licious must be. very cold They may
he frozen or simply. chilled. but cold
sweets are nice" and so we eternaIly
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

potato was seasoned when mashed.
Chill thoroughly. When ready to
serve. shape roughly into small balls
and place on lettuce leaves Put be-
side the potato balls spoonful of
salad dressing.
If desired, the potato mixture may
be forced through a pastry bag, form
ing large potato roses on the lettuce.
They may be spiinlxled with finely
chopped parsley instead of having the
parsley put into the first mixture.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
ceiIuIoid TeiIet ArticIes.

The pink and blue toilet articles Of
eeiiuloid have never been In great de-
mand, for the shades of the two col
ors have not been especially pleasing.
Now, the shops are showing the artf-
cles in q, lavender that is really charm
ing, and 1t is likely that the new color
will vie with white in popularity.
Speaking of celluloid, one can find
the most attractive boudoir clocks
mounted in celluloid now Another
departure in these articles is having
some of the toilet boxes with mirror
mounted tops.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
Navajo Blankets.

The stunning Navajo blankets in
che soft gra.ys. blacks and whites, as
well as in the more brilliant colorings
are to be found now in a large assort-
ment of sizes. Aside from the large
| blankets which do sevice as rugs,
couch covers or wall decorations, one
may find the small squares for table
covers, and still smaller ones for sofa
pillow covers. These blankets wash
quite as well as ordinary blankets,
for the coiors used are fast ones.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
The one-Piece Frock.

One piece froclSs OF one-piece char
meEse, foulard. surah, etc, are use
full, and there are Quantities of them
from which TO choose. One of the
best little models of this class in serge
had a very simple skirt and bodice
Joined little above the normal waist
line and huttening straight down the
front. The only relieving trimming
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
CANADIAN Rscinrseitx

The more the Canadian reciprocity
figures are studied the clearer 1t be-
comes that the country is eoins to
save a good deal more on prices than
It loses in revenue. Indianapolis
News
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

II r o ~ nervousness
and other annoying
symptoms, and /
can truly say that
Lydia E. Pinkham's
w ct a BILE Com
pound has proved
worth mountains of
gold to me, as it
restored my health
and s tire 9Th. /
never forget to tell
my friends what
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

Happy thought for today: The man
who il fondest of flowers Is not the
one who throws most bouquets at
himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

champ Clark has made no errors, .
says an admiring editor And his
score would indicate also that he has
made. M runs. hits, ,uut-outs or as
sists, renvsr Republican
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
Always Has Last Word.

George Washinston's head is on the
message half of the double postcards.
while Martha's is on the reply. Wom-
en- VIII have the last word.-Detroit
News.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15


SE1eoth materials are much in fav-
In general . loose rather than q
strictly rough, weave is favored IN this
are.
Fine serges are seen everywhere,
both in fine twin and in herringbone
effects. but particularly the former.
Fancy mixtures, checks and striped
worsteds are best for the in-between
season of early spring.
Panama and y0ile will do well for
the spring suit; they are Hight and
pretty, and make up we'll. Wolfe r.
real best seller"
cloth backed variety, is to be really
the rage for the dressier skirts and
suits, and surah and taffeta will run
1t a close second.
Linen and piaue will as usual be. in
order for the summer, with repp for
than a coarse linen suit for everyday
summer wear
As to colors. black as usual, has
the first call In cloth and silk suita
and skirts. with navy blue. brown and
gray also in evidence.
In washable fabrics white is the
best, with an unusual popularity in
natural colered linen and few pastel
shades in favor as well.
Now Paris Hats.
The new hats are largely of soft
satin straw, very light in weight and
soft in braid with fine Tagel and
Milan effect here and there to offset
them, and an occasional one in
stretched gauze or silk. They are not
on the whole. good shapes for sum-
ner wear, since many droop low over
the hair or cap the head. bonnet fash
ion. which Is always a trying style OF
hat to wear during the warmer wealth
err
another noticeable feature in them
il the absence of fuffiness in trim
ming Some of the smartest of the
models are spiral masses OF straw,
or heaped up folds of it, or tall, melon
shaped affairs, with some close trim
ming laid against the walls of the hat,
II may use the term Walls the plain
straw hats certainly have. with a mere
tiny leaved vine or smallest of silk
nowers piastered up against them, as
II the designer were 1oath to cover in
the high and actually ugly structure.
Marie Oliver. In Harper's Bazaar.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

Tho New Yor@S~ man who thought
that he could get into society because
he was a monkey, was decided to be
insane; but New York society has toll
Grated monkeys.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
A saeistY Trust.

liz Uncle Sam cares to look closely
enough he may find there is a society
trust at West Point as we'll an An
napolis- Cleveland Leader
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

In times of peace the navy depart
ment SHOWS contempt for nurses
which is at wide variance with the es-
TEEN in winch they are held in time
of war.-kansas City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

These agitations against kissing
must be started by the unkissable, for
these who indulge would dislike to
have such a sweet habit cut out.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

Norwich does not support a base
ball team, but IL has a diamond that
il keeps hot on Sundays as a sort Of
religious duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

What would we do IL we owned
Rhode Islandg Just what every Nor
wieh man would; sell out and come
back TO the Rose Of New England to
1--we.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

1t is said that Queen Alexandra and
Queen Mary have settled their differ
ences and every coronation cog is
now sure of running smooth.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

Two even cups OF -four, two large
teaspoons of baking powder, pinch
of salt, a tablespoon of sugar. table
spoon of cornstarch. one egg, and a
cup and half OF milk and four table
spoons of butter. Sift the dry ingre-
dients together: with silver knife
work the butter into part OF the dry
ingredients and then into the whole,
beat up the egg and add to the milk.
When all the ingredients are stirred
together the result will be a thick bat
ter which should be baked in a we'll
buttered pan. When done, split with
a very hot knife, butter each half
slightly and then put between these
the berries which have been hulled,
washed, sliced and covered with SUI
gar. 1t is not necessary to add the
corn starch to the batter, but this
makes 1t of a. finer grain, without the
large air holes that may be in cakes
made with batters which are simply
stirred up and not beaten long. This
cake, like any other. may be covered
with whipped cream or may be served
with the cream simply. 1t is quite
good enough to eat without cream IL
the berries have been rightly prepared
and juicy. If the knife is we'll heated
the cutting will not injure the cake in
the slightest. If made in small cakes
they can be pulled apart.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

King George and the queen are
lracticiug their parts so that there
snail be no bitches or confusion when
the real ceremony takes place.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

The genius who can invent lawn
mower that will do its work when an
electric button is touched, will have
millions coming to- him.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

1t is noted that the old -fashioned
man who used innocently to refer to
his wife as his better half ia among
the missing.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

The western minister who openl:
proclaims that men hate work will
have to admit that some OF them do
not show it,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

The legislator who permits his mind
to fncuhate a few sweetIy solemn
thoughts once in awhile is safer than
the one who doesn't.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

When the four-hour workday fas
been attained, 1t is believed wages
will have TO be higher than ever to
support the cost of loafing.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

Eggs that are being held by the
authorities under suspicion do NOT i'm
prove matters by Matching out chick
ems. 30 they say in Buffalo.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

III May does not have the straw hat
raised TO her. she viii feel as if the
human race has deteriorated.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

These are the days when the man
who has been saving money to buy a
farm turns about and decides TO have
little fun with an automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

In the killing of bills in it's last days
many legislature has made as bad
mistakes as amateur hunters in Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

The American woman who cuts the
greatest dash at the coronation Is not
likely 10 be patted on the back by
Queen Mary.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

The Mexican woman who is leading
a force of 1900 insurrectos in the field
is not ordered to the rear.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
Dublin Salad.

This is an excellent way of using
leftover mashed potatoes. To one
and a half cupsful of potato add two
tablespoonful of melted butter, two
tablespoonful of fnely-chopped pars-
ley. one teaspoonful of onion juice and
one and a half tablespoonsful of vine
gar Mix the ingredients well to-
gether and add salt If necessary. The
amount will depend on how highly the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

WHEN you want 10 pur your buzz
nesc before the public. there is no me-
dunn letter than through the advertis-
Ing co,smns 81 The 3rlletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

in WOMAN'S
LIFE
Made Safe by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Graniteville, VT was passing
through the Change of Life and suffered
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
EpIroRIAL NOTES

There are too many men who are
unable to make the key fit the key
hole after 1890 p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

The grangers who represent that the
newspaper hog Is running Taft should
go talk to the marines.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
Woman ID Life and ID the Kitchen

resort to this form Of dessert, espe-
cially as the summer comes on.
Coffee Cream I.-one and q half cups
of hot coffee, onc-haf cup of milk,
one tablespoon OF granuIated gelatine,
yolks Of two eggs. Cook like soft
custard and when cool add the beaten
whites of the eggs and ne-haH tea
spoonful Of vanilla
Coffee Cream H.-One cup OF strong
coffee, one half cup of top milk. two
eggs, one fourth cup OF puiverizad eu-
gar and q pinch Of salt. Beat eggs
slightly. add sugar and salt and coffee
mixed with the milk when it was cold.
Strain pour into small huttered m0ids,
place in hot water and make in a mod
crate oven.
vslvet Cream-One pint Of milk, one
envelope of minute gelatine, two yolks
Of eggs beaten with two tablespoons
heated milk, boil three minutes and
flavor with vanilla Set to harden.
Raspberry Cream Boil one half
glass of raspberry jam with one pint
of water for a few minutes, then add
two tablespoons Of fine sage. Boil un-
til thick and sage is clear Serve with
cream.
lee Cream lone pint of milk, one
half pint of cream, one egg, three
fou.ths cup of sugar, one teaspoon of
vanilla Scald milk, egg and sugar.
When cold add cream and freeze
Ice Cream H.-Place one pint of milk
on stove in double boiler. add one cup
of sugar. two We'll beaten eggs. and
one scant teaspoon of corn starch wet
and blended in little cold milk. Cook
this until 1T thickens. When cold add
one half pint whipped cream. Freeze.
A few chopped nuts added just before
freezing improves this
Tapioca Cream Lone heaping ta-
blespoon of minute tapioca. one pint
of milk. one fourth cup of sugar, one
egg, pinch of salt. Put the tapioca
in double boiler and pour on water
to cover. Allow this to steam until
all the water is absorbed, add the milk
and salt, then steam and stir frequent
iy. Beat together the yolk of egg and
the sugar to o light cream. When the
tapioca is transparent pour Ii on this
mixture, return all to double boiler
and cook until it coats the spoon as
eustard does Remove from the fire
and whip in beaten white of egg and
add vanilla if desired. ] use the egg
heater to. make the tapioca light and
creamy. No cream or sauce is neces-
sary.
Tapioca Cream 1.-Two tablespoons
of tapioca, one pint of milk. one-haf
cup of sugar, one-fourth teaspoon of
salt, one teaspoon Of lemon extrach
Wash tapioea. cover with water and
soak two hours. Scald milk, add tapi-
oca and simmer 20 minutes or until
tapioca is transparent. Beat egg yolks
and one egg white with sugar until
creamy. Stir this into the milk and
cook, stirring the mixture constantly
until it tfickens. Do not let it boil OIL
it will curdle. Remove from fire, fla
vor and pour into serving dish. Serve
with meringue made from one egg
white. one teaspoon of sugar and one
half teaspoon of vanilla Drop from
spoon over top of custard. Cool ana
serve.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
Anty Drudse's Advice to Mr.. Newlyvv


NJ. Nescnoed Yes we've got fine little dove COTE
But it's Of those swell apartment houses and they
don't allow any washing done. Won't stand for the
smell and muss. :"
Anty Poor boy you must be nearly bankr11pt
with big laundry bills But, get your wife some
Fes-Naptha soap and she can fool the janitor Won't
need boiling water. just it cool or lukewarm
Rub the clothes lightly and they'll be like snow
If only had some place to boil them
I'd wash lots of my light clothes myself
the laundry wears them out so FAST, said
young woman who lives in two rooms.
Then she heard about Fels-Naptha.
Now she is washing those things her
self, without hot water, and doing it far
better than If she boiled them
She has found out that Fels-Naptha
cleanses things more thoroughly in cool or
lukewarm water, in little time, than if they
were boiled till Doomsday.
If you live in room, apartments OF
occupy whole house, take chapter out
of this young woman's experience.
Boiling is unnecessary when you use
Fels-Naptha, either in winter or summer.
All that's needed is cool or lukewarm
water, and even bowl or basin will do for
few things.
Follow directions on the red and green
wrapper.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15

One thing is apparent, the farmers
on both sides of the line who believe
that the reciprocity treaty between
these two countries is going to ruin
the farmers of both countries cannot
be right. That some of them on both
sides may experience changes and
they may be adverse and beneficial.
Is quite likely. Here in this
country we believe the greater
advantage 10 to this republic
because We are twenty times as large
and will need large quantities of lum-
Der which will be had at lower rates.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-15
BOTH SIDES FEARFUL.

1T would seem that not every To-
cality in Canada is favorable to reci-
procity with the United States. In
one town where a public meeting wal
held last Saturday evening to discuss
the advantages and disadvantages Of
such arrangements. at which meeting
an audience of six hundred were pres
ent. only six raised their hands at the
close of the speaking expressing a de-
sire for President Tafts proposed ar
rangement. Waterbury Record.
And yet some of our friends around
here warn us that the proposed recip-
rocsl trade agreement gives the Cana
dian farmers the best end of it.-St.
Adams Messenger.