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Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Birds, Nests.
Norwich.

Most birds make nests, but their nests are not all alike. Each kind of bird has a kind of nest of it's own. Some are made of hay and straw. and some of hair and fine grass, while others are made of mud
 The tailor bird sews leaves together for it's nest, using it's bill for a needle. and thread from the cotton plant
 The robin builds his nest of mud and straw, and lines it with fine moss, feathers or hair.
 Barn swallows build their nests Of mud. Generally number of swallows build their nests close together in a row, close to the caves
 Cliff swallows build their nests of clay under the edge of q rock. on the outside of a steep hill or cliff
 Chimney swallows or swifts build in chimneys and don't make much of a nest
 There are many kinds of sparrows, and they build their nests in different ways. They are not put together with much care.
 The whip poor-will and night hawk make no nests at all, but lay their eggs on the bare ground, or among dry leaves.
 The hangbird makes his nest o4 hair and thread, woven very neatly and hung on a swaying branch. JESSE r. BAILEY, Age 10. Colchester
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THE CAUSE OF HIGH PRICES.

When it comes to trade and high prices these political inquiries never reveal who gets the milk that is in the coeoanut. although they cost the peo- ple thousands upon thousands of dol lars. But none of these committees of investigation have ever said the tariff was the cause of high prices, or settled upon any other cause.
 A New York city committee on mar ket prices and costs, which is a sub committee of the state Investigating commission appointed under an act of the last legislature. has just publish ed a report which impresses with the common sense quality of some of it's conclusions.
 This report emphasizes the fact that wastage is at the bottom of most of the trouble. and points out the hand ling service of the provender dealers who land goods at the kitchen door daily nearly doubles the price. This handling results in wastage and the consumers not only pay for what they get but for what spells on the hands of the handler. The committee ayers a saving of from 10 to 20 per cent. might be effected even under the pres ent system.
 This committee could not endorse the scheme which has been urged by the New York housewives organiza- ton for the establishment of numerous public markets. the establishment and maintenance of which. it argues, would impose heavy fixed charges on the community It is declared that foods handled in large quantities by a single concern can be furnished to the con sumer at a great saving. The com mittee is of the opinion that many o1 the small grocery store proprietors make only wages notwithstanding the high prices which they are compelled to charge. The committee suggests 8 munieipally constituted commission which. after the wholesale price has been determined by public auction sale. should regulate the retail price
 Such d regulating board in a free country would be quite a novelty
 It is not the tariff, but negleeting tC look sharp after the small details ant to rigidly, practice little economies that is distressing the people.
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TIE RAINY DAY WITH A BRIGHT ENDING

too, and lots of clothes for them," Frances said, and away she went to the dolls house, and came back with dolls and paper dolls and boxes.
 Here, she said, are some cute lit tie paper lanterns and butterflies. Are they any good?'
 Oh, yes, indeed" Aunt Helen said, well decorate the church with those"
 Margaret came in just then, and Aunt Helen asked her to do the dec orating. One corner of the room was to be the church, another the homes where the little American children lived, and where the missionaries and the Japanese and Chinese dolls would visit, and the other two corners were Japan and China.
 Margaret found a square box for piano for the church, and wrapped a spool of thread in tissue paper for a stool. Aunt Helen cut out a picture of vase of flowers and they fastened this with a pin on top of a square white box. and it looked just like a table with a bouquet of flowers on 1t.
 When everything was ready, the boat sailed away. to China and Japan and then came sailing back again, and all the little American dolls went to meet the visitors. All the dolls had to be dressed for the entertainment and there was lots of fun All three of the children knew missionary songs and recitations and they sang and recited though of course the paper dolls were supposed to be doing 1t all the time, and everybody was just hav- ing the best time, when mother opened the door and saidi
 IA Nh hAv. Is shining? Father has just teephoned that we are to have dinner early, and start for Cove Springs right away, and eat our suppers down there. How would you like that?"
 Fine, fine" the children and Aunt Helen all said at once, But we were having such & good time We didn't know it had stopped raining "--S, s ] Times
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Everything was ready. even the lunch for the picnic to Cave Springs. The children went to bed early, and awakened early in the morning to find 1t raining steadily and consistently, as if it meant to rain all day.
 It was not a very merry party that gathered round the breakfast table. Of course father tried to be cheerful, though he was sorry for the children. Mother, too, was hopeful, and said: Maybe it will stop raining after a while'
 But Margaret said: What if it does It will be too late to go to Cove Springs"
 Even sunshiny Frances was too much disappointed to smile Only lit tie Aileen saw ray of brightness.
 I'm doin' wadin'." she announced.
 They's drate puddles in the ya'd. And when mother said, Not this morning, baby, remember you had an 1 ear ache last night" she began to vail Well, what tan we do? It's the rainiest day ever was" When breakfast was over. Aunt Helen said: While Margaret and | Frances help mother. you may come up and help me with my room, Aileen l and then I will help you cut cut your l Japanese paper dolls and-oh, I've 1 just thought of something. No, it's a 1 secret till you all get your work l done"
 Frances was through first, and when i she went upstairs she found Aunt Helen and Aileen very busy Gan you make boat? was the 1 first thing Aunt Helen said. and of l course Frances could. so Aunt Heller
 gave her a big sheet of paper, an6 while she was folding il into big boa l Aunt Helen said; We're going to have an entertainment. The American doll: are going to be missionaries, and they l are going to China and Japan, to brins
 these Chinese and Japanese paper doll, l to America, and the other dolls ar, going to give an entertainment fol 1 them
 "oh, and have some paper dolls
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rb.v Played Black Beauty.

Dear Uncle Jed: ] wrote to you last year and told an5 you a9pqt Ri te 53e you rS ebout this years, also.
 Nv sister and I played a duet; NY sister played the bass and l played '"T The name of the piece we played was .'Black Beauty
 We were both dressed like twins, although my sister is eleven ana l Another sister of mine played also and many others played who did well. After the entertainment relresh- ments were served.
 am still taking lessons and nope to write you about the next recital if won are interested in it.
 Next year I hope to play much harder piece.
 [ will end my letter now. with love to all of my Wideawake Circle '1 RUTH CLARK. Age 10.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
A Day at lincoln Park.

Dear Uncle Jed: School closed Fri day with a picnic at Lincoln Park We invited few friends and carried our own lunch.
 We played games until noon. then ate our lunch. After lunch we had a peanut hunt and cobwebs to untangle. The webs were strings with little bags of marbles on the end for the boys and balls for the girls. Next we had a nut race, picking up nuts, one at a time, on tiny spoons
 After this we had a flag race, and another game, trying to hit bell hung in a hoop. Kenneth won the prize for hitting the bell
 There were prizes for all the games. We each gave ten cents for a treat, and had oranges, peanuts, candy and lemonade.
 As it was Flag Day we spoke pieces about our flag and sang America. Teacher gave us all a small flag, and Kenneth won a large one.
 CARRIE MAIN, Age :.
 Norwich
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LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
Beatrice's Pets.

Dear Uncle Jed: 1 have dog and cat Their names are Shep and Tommy.
 I have a good deal of fun with my dog.
 l have seven or eight pigeons that I feed every morning.
 I have two cows. Their names are Daisy and Spotey. I drive the cows to and from pasture every morning and night.
 We have a horse and a pig. The horses name is Dick.
 I have 50 chickens to take care of We have 29 hens and a rooster. have two bantum hens and a roos- ter.
 I have three ducks and a drake. They have names, too.
 And 1 have a rabbit. It has a name.
 I go to school every day I have not missed a day during the spring term. We have 25 scholars.
 My teacher is Miss Weller l study arithmetic, reading language, spell ing, writing, history and geography
 BEATRICE U. READ, Age 10.
 JeWett City
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WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

Ruth Clark of Norwich, Mary Jane Papers, by A. G. Plympton.
 2-Rosario Lamoth of Taftville, Lit tie Rosebud" by Beatrice Harraden.
 3-Carrie Main of Norwich, Ruth Prentice,' by Marion Thorne.
 4-carmel Shea of Colchester, Moth CT Stories.
 5-MiIdred Carroll of Norwich, 'Black Rocks by Ralph Conner.
 6-Jessie F. Bailey of Colchester. Mother Nature Stories"
 7-Anna Maertens of Norwich, "The Kings Rubies," by Adelaide Fuller Bell.
 s-SaIly Wright of West Ashford, "Duxbury Doings." by Caroline B. LeRow.
 Winners of books living in Norwich should call at The Bulletin business office for them any time after 10 a. m. Thursday
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has a great many pets. Early oIls morning in spring Arlie's papa brought in a tiny pink pig, nearly chilled and starved to death.
 AlArlie, this little fellow is yours, if you can raise him. said Mir. Foster.
 Arlie wrapped piggy in soft wool, fed him with warm milk from bot tie. and laid him near the stove. Pi%gy grew fast, Arlie fed him with clean food and kept him clean by scrubbing him with soap and brush. He looked very different from the common pigs. He trotted after Arlie, and wanted to be in the house. He had to be kept in the orchard, where he could have all the apples he wanted to eat. Ar lie could go there to play with Piggy.
 One Sunday morning Arlie's mamma dressed him in new brown linen suit. He ran into the garden to get 8 few flowers for an old friend of man. mas He forgot to close the gate be- tween the orchard and garden when he came out Arlie walked to church with papa and mamma. When all was very still, save the sound of the minis ters voice, Arlie heard the pattering of little hoofs up the bare aisle. Piggy appeared, with his familiar grunt. Worst of all, he went nosing around until he found Arlie Then he contentedly nestled at his feet. giv- i ing piggish squeaks of delight because he had found his master. l Poor Arlle was ashamed. His face grew red and all the little boys laugh ed.
 Mamma told him to take Piggs | home.
 1 Arlie thought everybody was look ing at him, but Piggy followed quietly
 When they reached home, Arle lay down upon the grass under the shade of a tree and cried, not minding Pig gys coaxing to have his back scratch ed. After a while he dried his eyes 1 and said:
 Piggy, it wasn't your fault tha' you didn't know pigs don't go tc i church. or stay in houses. l didn' 1 think about latching the gate. I didn' like you one bit when you made mt feel so ashamed, but l don't feel tha way now. You'll never get out again for III see after the gate"
 ANNA MAERTENS, Age il.
 Lisbon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

it. for I saw some interesting things while l was there.
 Canterbury is an ancient tpWa. founded by some of our first settlers. 1t is very large and includes many places of odd names such as West minister and Gayhead
 One thing l saw that was inierefunr was the monument erected Co Moses Cleveland, the founder of the ciiv f Cleveland. Ohio. Ne was born in Can terbury, but died in Cleveland and w4T buried in Canterbury The monument was erected seven years ago.
 Many of the revolutionary war vef erans were natives Of Canterbury. and there is an old cemetery where nam of them are buried.
 I stayed on a farm of ono hundred and seventy five acres There are three horses on it. Their names are Bill. Doc and Harry. There are also some cats and kittens.
 RUTH MCOLLUM.
 Mansfield Depot.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAKES.
Never.

One day I visited my uncle's house, and he had new dog. a beautiful collie He is white and brown in col or. I took him outdoors, and he played tag with me around the house. When he Is tired he lays down on the couch i'll the dining room. He stays outdoors nights to mind the house and chickens. He is very taIl and does not bite; and very seldom barks.
 My uncle's canary had been away for Q long time, and Never had not seen it. When he first heard the ca nary singing he was so surprised that he went in front of the cage and lis tened to him singing away. He likes to look out of the window in the htch- en.
 CATHERINE A. SULLIVAN, Age 10. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
What Was This?

Dear Uncle Jed: I was once a lit- tie black seed. I was planted in field near the corn. They put me in a row. I came up and looked ever green. And l was cultivated Then thev took a hoe and cut away the weeds. Soon I was a large plant and had q large body They left me in the ground till the ground was frozen. Then there came a warm day. Then there was two men came to the field, and pulled me up and put me in the big wagon and was taken to the house. Then the people took and cut off my top and put me In the cellar window. And I stayed there. Then some children came down and took some of my friends and me upstairs and was peeled and mashed, Then they put me in a kettle till was done, and the people ate me up.
 I,UELLA MEDBERY, Age A.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
DEMOCRATIC MlsMAnAeEMENr

The enlisted men of the army have not been paid off," says the Bridge port Standard, since the end of May last. They are owed over two months pay now. and although they are housed and clothed and fed, the small amount of money which they receive is of con- siderable moment to them. Uncle Sam should live up to his obligations more strictly. He generally does"
 He does under republican congresses because the southern influence is not able to manifest itself, to play with serious legislation for sectional advan- tage or favor It was southern inhu- ence which embarrassed the pension bureau and held up the appropriations until the situation was scandalous; and 1t Is doubtless the same Influence that is holding up the army sppropri- stion bill. Let the country go demo- cratic and Uncle Sam will have other mortifying spectacles to confront him The spirit of the democracy long ago ceased to be the spirit of righteousness and decency.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Have The Bulletin Follow You

Readers of The Bulletin leaving the city for the seashore, noun tains, rural resorts or for Europe may keep in touch with doings in town by having The Bulletin sent direct to them by mail for any period desired days, weeks or months. Hundreds follow this plan on their annual vacation and return fully informed as to what has been going on during their absence. Orders should be placed with The Bulletin business office.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Etta G. GeisIer, of Mansfield Depot: I thank you very much for the pretty prize book, as I enjoy reading it. It is the first prize.
 Elmer Burbank, of Moosup I re- ceived the book and was very pleased with it. I thank you very much for it. have read 1t twice.
 Christopher Dean, of Plainheld: l received the prize book you sent me and thank you very much for It. have read it through twice and enjoy ed it very much.
 Bertha A. Fuller, of Mansfield Gen. ter: I received the book you sent me and am reading it. like 1t very much
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
An Auto Ride.

One day my uncle asked me to go with him for a ride in his auto I asked three of my friends to go with us.
 We started about nine o'clock. My uncle had business to transact which took him about three hours. We spent the time watching the trolleys and wis., iting our friends.
 At last we started for home. When we were nearly home Uncle thought he noticed something wrong. He stopped the auto and found a hole in a tire After waiting about half an hour we started on our journey home, which we reached late for dinner
 HELEN GALLUP. Age F. Plainfield.
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ter every night. It grew Ne.s ,g aows I put something over IT, so 'He 0' wouldn't eat 1t. o ,hicsens
 Once my father sold some one gi,, houea ,,n,i,. to two men out of that cillgnsi' ,ll' wsiting And while one or lhenl "''
 he sat on it. n h., to gaf off
 was going 10 lell mn mn . ho fsii but before l had the time 10, he % tIa down Jo with his legs in the air, he i's ,.ra uo%n at if and went away i surely ,1Clne tbomght my cabbage was broken. tn9psi1' Tile,, Rad to fix it again. Now lt ,s bieqer than any of my father $ nIonts If is growing up inc pants: S,>-J, ' e' VAERTENS, Age fl.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
MUDDY AND PlMPLY
COMPLEXION.

 Quickly Responded to a Few Applies.
 tions of Hokars Which Leaves The
 Skin in a Soft. White and Velvety
 Condition.
 Hokara contains no grease 0r acids. is antlseptic and cleansing therefore it Is a truly scientific massage cream and skin food.
 Thousands of ladies ore only too glad 10 utilize something that will assist nature in restoring their face and hands to the flush of youth. and to these Hokara will prove gOdsend, as 1t is guaranteed to clear the com plexion of all blemlshes such as pim ples, blackheads. freckles, wrinkles. etc
 Sold by The Lee S Osgood co under guarantee of satisfaction or your money back. x liberal jar for gSc larger size soc and tl.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
The History of a Punnnkin

As far back as l can remember l was growing on a vine with a lot of other pumpkins. I was out in a field and there I stayed a long while I kept on growing and growing until l became very large. 1 stayed there a little longer until harvesting came. Then when all the. crops were gathered in, a girl came out and picked me off
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Summer in coIctaster

The summer season offers many amusements in Colchester.
 The population is tripled during the summer months, as the city peo- ple come to spend their vacations in the country.
 For amusements there are several lakes where fishing, boating and swimming are enjoyed.
 In the center of the town is a large green with many shade trees and one part of 1t is reserved for the playground, where the ball games take place.
 CARMEL SHEA, Age 10.
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Ina Farmer and ths Girl.

There was once farmer who did not like children. One day a little girl named Helen was watching the farmer rake his meadow. The farm or looked up and saw the girl watch ing him. He cried to her and said: "Hev, therel Get off my fence" Helen got off. but stood on tip toes watching him.
 The farmer got mad and went in and told her mother.
 Tho mother said
 Tt Is all right, she Is In her own back yard and not on your fence So the farmer went on with raking and didn't find fault with the little girl any more
 IRENE WILSON, Age 10. Norwich,
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Rules for Youna Writers.

l. Write plainly on one side of the paper only and number the pages.
 g.. Use pen and ink, not pencil.
 3. Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 250 words.
 4. Original stories or letters only will be used.
 5. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of the story.
 Address all communications to Un- cle Jed. Bulletin OfJlce.
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the vine. She took me in a cupboard and there I stayed long time. Fi- nally I was baked in a pumpkin pie. Then the people all were invited to dinner and l was eaten by set of hungry, greedy people.
 ANNA SCHRIEFER, Age IF, Columbia
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The republicans who want to stay in the republican party and vote against it should read how the Chi nese commit hari-kari!
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

In the County Dublin, Ireland, there was d tuberculosis hospital against which there was much prejudice. and all protests failing. the people got to- gether and demolished it
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

The Colonel monopolized the whole day. No wonder the New York World calls him human geyser. He's hot spouter.
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The Colonel does not need the negro vote of the south, but he does need it in other parts of the country, hence his uncouth straddle.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Happy thought for today: Courage is too often only skin deep.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Britain has a leadless paint for in- side work, and if it is more costly than the poison-laden pigment it is finding a ready sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

J. Bruce Ismay escaped blame for the Titanic disaster. but the stain of leaving passengers to drown will cling to him still.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Jeanne's cabbaae.

Dear Uncle Jed: My father had some cabbage plants Once I took q plant and set it beside small chick en house. l gave my plant some wa
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Governor Foss of Massachusetts has released 1855 prisoners in a year and a half What he will do in the remain der of his term no one can conjecture.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Somebody did golden deed,
 Somebody proved a friend in need. Somebody sang a beautiful song, Somebody smiled the whole day long.
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Think of the prospect of having Col onel Bryan secretary of the treasury. He is good one to handle Uncle Sams funds
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Putnam.
A Dog That Didn't Like cowards.

A Dog That Didn't Like cowards.
 A Newfoundland dog kept at the ferry house at Worcester, England, was famous for having at different periods saved three persons from drowning; and so fond was he of wa ter that he seemed to consider any disinclination for it in other dogs as an insult on the species.
 If dog was left on the bank by his master and in the idea that would be obliged to follow the boat across the river, which was but narrow, stood yelping at the bottom of the steps, unwilling to take the water the New foundland veteran would go down to him and with a satirical growl take him by the back of the neck and throw him into the stream.
 HAROLD BLAIs, Age 14.
 Baltic,
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Nothing but the husks of the old parties left,7 Can the Colonel utter another equal to that!
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

4 mans success is easily kept se- cret: but his failure cannot be kept in the dark
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Self-reliance is a good thing if il isn't upsstting then it is not what ii is cracked up to be.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Mir Perkins, speaking for the bull moose party. says: The funds are ample which shows where the money power is against Taft.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

It would be fooIishness to call the bull moose leader a socialist or an an- archist. It were better to allude to him as Tam -the-only y-compromise!"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

A New York woman owns up to having married the first time out of spite; and the secoad time as the re- suit of a bet. Will she hitch to an automobile next?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Ancient manuscripts show that eight centuries ago poems were written 93,000 lines long. They are looked at as curiosities, but no one ventures to read one.
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Looking at the price of porterhoust steak is enough to strain ones eyes.