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Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
DON'T LIKE HE WORK.

The problem of getting and keeping servant girls is one which bethers ev- cry city. Housewives know how diff ferent the condition is now from what it was ten, fifteen or twenty years ago. It has been found by investigation that while there is a greater demand fol hired girls there has been a cor responding loss of interest in that line of work. At the same time there has been a decrease in the number of young women coming here from across the water to do housework. Many who under former conditions would be em- ployed at housework are now working in shops or stores because they pre- fer that kind of work, even at a lower wage. to working as servants. In the stores or shops they have certain def mite hours and time to themselves, while the servants lot does not look go rosy. Even better wages as a serv- ant does not recompense for the inde- pendence that comes from other forms of work
 The hired girl problem means se- rious condition in many homes. from the fact that many young people of today arc not taught the rudiments of keeping house and they not only want but need the hired girl from the time they set out to keep house.
 Employment bureaus find that com petent hired girls are in constant de- mand. The number is not sufficient to supply the demand, and the cause for 1t is the general dislike for the occupation. Many housewives are un- willing or cannot teach a green gir and the consequence is that the num- Der increases less rapidly than the demand The making of the work more attractive seems to be required to win back the hired girl.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
INEXPENSIVE FAvoRs.

Attractive looking favors which may temporarily be used for holding bon bons and afterward for trifies like pins and cuh buttons come in the shape Of Japanese boxes of pagoda shape, GOV . cred with fancy straw, and in lanterns having five sides, each panel of black lacouer framing a quaint picture. Spinning wheels in natural wood, ar bored well curbs are set upon cellulold boxes having tops padded into pin cushions, and In blown glass there are charming little fancy baskets in clear white or rose crystal. In delft are any number of attractive favor pieces. .nota- bly, shoes. sprinkling pots and square inlxwells. and in the blue on white or red on white English china may be found quaintly decorated two handled cups. tiny jars and basket shapes. Prettiest of all are the favors in the form of white porcelain tubs holding artificial rose or cherry trees.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
MIL slT IN JupGMENT.

The republican party is to be up for judgment at the national convention at Chicago and it should be guided by sense rather than by impulse. To be swayod by the latter means it's down fall, for 1t carries with it everything that is non-republican and the en- dorsement of radical principles which Bryan has so long advocated and on which he was always defeated.
 In it's view of the situation, the Boston Transcript sizes up the situa- ton well when it says:
 The republican party at Chicago will have two courses open to it. It can indorse Roosevelt, run after strange gods, and fight against its own record, it's own long proclaimed convictions and it's own long establish ei principles; or it can stand by Pres ident Taft as one whose administra- ton has been conducted along the policy that the party enunciated four years ago. Which will be the more promising course for it to follow ? Roosevelt will not simply be the lead CT of the republican party if he be- comes it's nominee; he will be its master and it's boss. The republican party will be chained to his chariot wheels, and if he is successful in the campaign his triumphant way to the capitol will be marked by the. pres ence of the subject republicans. A party which has given up all it's in dependence, and though strong with millions of voters, has bowed to one imperious will, cannot expect long life In a free country. All forms of free thought must infallibly draw together in union in opposition to it.
 The republican party is not ready for political suicide. It has stVad the test for a half-century, and the sober sense of the people has kept it in power. It has quickly recovered from defeats. President Taft today stands for what the people want and his ad- ministration is proof of it. He has teen honest in his endeavors to carry ont the platform and has succeeded roh. Roosevelt, on the other hand
 1.le shouting as the friend of tho
 to get their votes, Is the boor
 'ion of the trusts, a high pro.
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 is seeking to establish a Roose.
 larty out of the ranks of the re.
 1Icans.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MAN

Far be it from me to intimate that the reforner should not tear his shirt the patriot leap to the occasion and the propagandist foam and consume his soul.
 One cannot help admiring campaigns and campaigners. And nothing is to be said why sentence of death by tor ture should not be pronounced upon the whittier, the loafer and the con- servative.
 And, yet. looking back over the his- tory of the terrestrial globe, the story of It's rocks and plants as well as of its men, one. is impressed by the fact that progress Is matter Of very slow growth: so slow, in fact, that at any given period the most significant changes that were going on were those that were so still and gradual that those present were not conscious of them, and were perhaps occupied with
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
NEW STOCKING DEVICE.

Women who are afflicted with per petual Jacobs ladders in the tops of their stockings should adopt an anna teur device that is successful in pre- venting them. Instead of using the steel hooks at the ends of the side and front elastics, substitute quarter inch satin ribbon Fold piece in the mid dle, sew it there to the elastic itself, leaving the two short ends free.
 On each stocking put two or three loops of silk braid to match in color and through these tie the ribbons There will be no madeira work. as someone terms those tiny holes in the stockings by hooks. and the effect of the pink or blue satin ribbon bows is attractive.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
MAKING TEA.

Women who pride themselves on their tea making assert that tea to be good should be made in an earthen pot, never in a metal one.
 Tea is never good when long stand ing, but in some cases it cannot be helped. It should be poured off the leaves into another pot and covered with a "cozy."
 If cream is taken a less expensive grade of, tea may be used than when lemon is preferred
 An old fashioned idea is to drop a few shavings of dried orange peel into the pot in which the tea is made Some like this. while others believe il spells the flavor of the beverage.
 Bits of cinnamon and two or three cloves dropped in are other ways of varying the flavor of the cup that cheerS
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
Useful Wedding Gifts.

Among the novelties iA house linens for summer use are seen pillow slips with scalloped edges worked in dainty colors Mercerized threld is used.
 Thus one may match the pillow slips with the col3riag of the rooms. Since the buttonholing, which repre- sents the tedious part, is done, it would be an easy matter to elaborate this simple design by working, say, a running vine inside the scalloping or to work a single blossom in each scallop. The result would be very handsome bit of hand needlework and a pair-or more-of these decorated pillow slips would be a very welcome gift to a bride, because they would be a little unusual. A set of guest towels is another suggestion. These are dainty little bits of towels, measuring about eighteen by twenty-four inches. One of the newest designs is in finest huckaback with a plain linen border scalloped on the edges and embroid- cred in English eyelet.
 These are all white, though some times the initial Is worked in a deli cate color.
 Needless to mention, the initials of the brides maiden name and not those of her prospective husband should be used.
 Donors must not forget this, for. apart from bad taste, superstitious people fancy all kinds of bad luck as the result of making the brides gifts with her to be married name.
 Doilies for placing between hand some plates are another gift not likely to be duplicated. These can be bought | in plate size with finished scalloped edges and then decorated with small | spray of embroidery worked on each l Sits. buttonholed, will allow ribbon to pass through holding the dozen doi- 1 hes together the ends tying after the l plates are packed between. 1 Heavy crochet doilies are also excel lent for this purpose, which may be a hint to those handy with crochet needle.
 And while on the subject of the more practical wedding gifts, remem- Der set of kitchen and glass cloths It sounds very prosaic, but such tow els any bride might be proud to own They are quite unlike the usual towel ! ing sold by the yard and bought by the average bride, who, perhaps, feels she cannot afford to spend too much for 1 kitchen house linen.
 The kitchen towels referred to are an unusual size, being twenty five by thirty three inches. They are all lin ell, heavy and absorbent, with broad stripe woven down the center, bear ing the words, Kitchen toweP' in blue or red. The price is sS a dozen.
 The glass cloths are the same price and measure twenty by thirtys sin inches They are bordered with rec or blue and have the words Glass | cloth" woven down the sides.
 Two dozen of these kinds of towels would last a very long time and be s constant reminder of the thoughtful ness of the donor So much money ts wasted every day in perfectly useles: presents that something a little un- conventional would probably be very agreeable innovation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

strenuous reforms that really meant nothing at all.
 Imperceptibly. as a rule, so the geol- ogists tell us. the glaciers slid down over the forest lands, seas changed their beds, and mountains rose. Of course there were occasional cata- clysms.
 The growth of the race, in its in tellectual life and in its moral sense, has this same age-long ponderosIty.
 Science, humaneness, democracy, CO., operation. religion, grow like slow con- tinents rising from the sea.
 Still. as 1 said, will subscribe to the campaign fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
NoTE rHE REPUeLIoAN TIcKET.

An important duty rests upon the members of the republican party to- day. The opportunity is provided for the election of the entire ticket which is made up of representative citizens having the best interests of the city at heart. They are worthy of united opportunity, standing as they do for good government, and not personal in terests. It is the duty of every repub- lican to stand loyally by the party nominees, who have received the unan- imous endorsement of the party through the caucus and they should make 1t a point to get to the polls and cast their ballot for the entire ticket
 Now is the time for the party to give expression to its wants in the line of a business administration of the municipality. Criticism is of no avail fl the opportunity of voting for a betterment is not taken advantage of The stay at home helps neither his fellow citizens nor himself but by his silence gives consent to existing conditions. Being no party to the assistance of the candidates who stand  for the best interests of the city, a voter has no moral right to take part as a critic of the city government.
 The republicans are called upon for united action at a time when it Is possible to gain control of the city government Each candidate on the ticket named by the republicans and headed by Gilbert L. Hewitt, whose knowledge and experience in city af- fairs are too we'll and favorabiy known for added comment, has made a success in his business, stands for the best there is in city government and can be relied upon to give consci- entious and faithful service in office They deserve the vote of the electorate in general and the republican party in particular at the polls today.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
RHINEsToNEs.

Form one of the newest evening hair ornaments which is a band of large square links of rhinestones mounted in silver, with soft white aigg>ette worn at the right side.
 Pretty and practical veil pins of sil- yer have elaborate heads of rhine stones.
 Another rhinestone fancy which is quite new is a bow for the neck of an inch and a half wide black velvet loosely tied with two ends finished with lace like decoration of rhine stones. An oval buckle of the bril- hants covers the knot at throat.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

White serge is never out of fashion, and while not so cool as linen, it looks better and does not need the constant laundering which the linen does The new white serge looks to the untrained eye like new kind of white cloth thin, with a smooth surface and sup pie weave, while the weight is not felt.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Congressman Gardner of Massachu- sets hit Roosevelt in a tender spot. His statements went home and now Inc Colonel Is going to use his per- sonal influence to defeat the congress- man. This Is bossism with a ven- reance
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Brazil stores a million pounds of 2 flee in America and holds it for a ia.se She gives notice she will re- .aei it an unfriendly act for the gov rnment to force this coffee on the market and thus to make coffee cheap er to American consumers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
NEEDLEwoRK NOTES.

For darning coarse hose German town worsted makes a better filler than coarse cotton, and for hose alarming it can be used just as it is; for finer work it can be split and the two thread size can be used. It Is softer than cotton and does not hurt sensi- tive feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
WHITE SHOES.

Among the novelties in footwear are the white buekskin walking shoes which button at the side, quite after the fashion of gaiter. The shoes are stitched in pink pr other colors, the buttons being sewed with the same oalered thread.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

The French are thrifty people. When a government loan of $4,OOO, 900 was called for recently. it was over subscribed 80 times, showing the peo- pie had ready for investment $S,2S0,- 100000
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Hemstitch is being a good deal used as trimming for silk blouses and can now be bought all ready for use in practically any color Notice. too, the little killings of silk on the sleeve and at center front. and the way in which buttons are used as trimming. Kilted frills are quite the correct sleeve hnlsh for a silk blouse.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

This plan has been a comlete suc- cess for keeping the juice of berry pies from soaking under the crust; MIX tablespoonful of flour with the sugar to be used, and the crust will keep crisp and will not become soft or soaked with juice,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
WALL PAPERS

A late spring leaves us with an ex- tremely large stock of new goods on hand, and to move them quickly have decided to cut the prices now. You can have the benefit of it by selecting at once.
 PAINTING and DECORATING are our speciality.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Cut flowers, particularly hard stem med ones, such as roses or carnations, may be kept fresh for many days by burying the stems in vase filled with a mixture of powdered charcoal and sand. Keep the soil moist all the time.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Miss Tarbell does not think the American women who keep servants know what democracy means and from the way in which they treat servants are shamefully neglecting 8 great op- portunitY of life
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
RECIPES.
PinsappIe Erittsrs.

Make a batter with one egg. white and yolk beaten separately. Add a half cupful of milk to the beaten yolk 8 pinch of salt, enough sifted flour to make a stiff batter, the beaten white and half g teaspoonful of baking pow der Get a fresh pineapple or a can of the, eyeless and coreless pineapple. Take as many slices as wanted and cut each one in two. Dip each piece in the batter and fry in smoking hot lard. Drain sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve on 6 pretty dish with a dolly or napkin under the frttters.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

To avoid illness keep your feet dry. There is saying that the best place for chest protector Is on the feet" Never keep on damp shoes. Wear sen sible clothing. There are still many cool evenings when the transparent neck of bodice seems out of season.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

If porcelain baking dish becomes discolored on the inside, fn 1t with buttermilk and let 1t stand two or three days The acid in the milk will remove all semblance of stain.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

The polls will be open in all the four city districts from a. m. to p. n1., today, for the city election. The hours will be the same in all districts of the town for the election of town school committee,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
RAFTING ON GOWNS.

A smart summer silk gown has " shaped trimming at either hip. extend ing well down from the waist line. These pieces are nothing more or less than countless units of coarse tatting
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Perfumed soap. except of the most delicate odor. Is no longer used by the woman of refined tastes. The odor of heavily perfumed soap is acrid and penetrating, completely effacing any finer fragrance from the scent bottle or sachet. Use a pure soap devoid of perfume and apply your favorite toilet water as an astringent after the face or hands have been bathed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
SUGGESTIONS FOR {
 THE HOUSEWIFE

Brown bread, cut in thin slices an1 spread with strawberry jam CT peach rnarInalade and covered with layer of cream cheese, makes novel and delicious luncheon sandwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Mir. Morse is fine example of Q theoretically dead man. He evidently knows combination that will fool a president and beat justice.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Uncle Sam has 149 admirals on his retired service and 2S in active em- ploy; and of 120 commanders on the active list only two have seen more than two years of sea duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Silk and cotton Weaves resembling pongees and rajahs are to be had in alluring colors These are charming for house gowns and as a rule the fabrics launder well.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
Woman in Life and in the Kitchen

put together in that shape A row of the tatting defines the short three quarter sleeve end is used fer the V-shaped yoke.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Those who went to Indianapolis to sec the auto record broken had the satisfaction of getting away without a killing,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

The next police commissioners and the council have been left the task of filing vacancies. It ought to take no great statesmanship with the material aT hand.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Hot lemonade is one of the best rem edies in the world for a cold. It acts promtly and effectively and has no un- pleasant after effects.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

A bad headache can often be cured by drinking half glass of cold water in which has been squeezed the juice of half lemon and half teaspoonful of soda.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Does Senator Dixon hope to get the progressive nomination for vice presi- dent as a reward for the part he has played?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

The polls will be open in all the four city districts from g a. m. to p. rn., today, for the city election. The hours will be the same in all districts of the town for the election of town school committed
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Uncle Joe Cannon must feel pleased that he is not now regarded as the party odium. The lambasters must make him smile
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Paris advocates metal brocade slip pers for evening wear. Black and gold and black and silver are the favorite combinations.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

There has been great deal of per sonal work done in the municipal campaign and a good vote Is expected to be got out today
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

The Welsh labor unions have de- clared for woman suffrage. What they desire for themselves they want for all
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Those daily house parties at Oyster Bay look very much like compulsory worship at the shrine of a boss.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Some of the enamel kettles have a removable base of copper. This prac- tlcaIly makes burning the contents of the kettle impossible.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

should serve as a refrigerator unless there's drop.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Stout bags well filled with marbles of assorted sizes are sure to delight the small boy. They are to be found in many shops.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

In the past ten years as the result Of school banks, the pupils of Kansas City, Ms, have saved $150,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

It must make Senator Root smile to think the Colonel has renewed his objections. They did not seem to be at all in the way of his presiding.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Roosevelt demands the unprecedent- ed so as to make the fight certain.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Camphor water is an astringent good for an oily skin.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Happy thought for today: The man who honorably acts his part has noth- ing to regret.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

As the runner of a campaign, the Colonel has showh that he didn't have a weak spot in any direction.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

The pure drug and food law is get ting hard knocks in the courts. where it ought to be sustained.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Dark rich wine colors, dun, brown, mauves, taupe, dull blues-all are ap- propriate colors for the older matron's gowns.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Long wraps of taffeta are displayed to wear with onepiece frocks of cnlf- fon, taffeta or mousseline de soie.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
Tnn,atn Salad

Select medium sized ripe tomatoes. Peel carefully and scoop out the center. Set on ice to chill. When ready to serve i'll the cavity with chopped eel cry and chopped nuts, not chopped too fine, Cover with a tablespoonful of salad dressing. Serve on lettuce leaves or sprigs of parsley.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Bird cages of the dark metal, made after the lines of the Swiss chalet are quite unique.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

For the poor man the price of coal couldn't be advanced at better time The thoughts of winter, however,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Roosevelt is planning to get control Of the convention the same way he took the Panama canal.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

The craze for colored stockings shows no abatement They match the gown and are worn with black slippers
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Stockings are frequently inset with real lace, and this again even em- broldered with beads or jewels
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Don't sleep facing the light; it will weaken the eyes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

To keep hair in curl and at the same time impart a delightful fragrance to the entire coiffure dampen 1t with cologne water before winding it on the iron. Leave the hair on the iron until it is quite dry. Avoid any curl Ing fluid containing gum arabic, as it leaves white powder when dry, and this dulls and deadens the sheen of the hair.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Chief Murphy retires with a good record for rounding up rogues.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
sHoPPERs' LIST.

Coffee pots for making drip coffee are to be had in enamel. They hold but two cups.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

If skirts are made of very thin, soft silk. face them for eighteen inches from the hem with a thin quality of f1annelette. This gives body to the skirts hem, yet is as soft and supple as can be desired. French modistes use fine broadcloth for facing silk, but fiannelette answers the same purpose and is far less expensive.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03
Feath.- csk.

One cupful of sugar, one-haIf cupful or sweet milk, one egg, one tablespoon fui Of butter, one cupful of flour, @ lit- ue salt and one teaspoonful of baking powder, Flavor to taste.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Silver fringes are favorite finish to gray chiffon overdresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-03

Piaue Is one of the most popular materials for summer wear.