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Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04
WATCH YOUR STEP
Songs and Words.
BY THE CONDUCTOR

Don't nobody know nothin any more? I been Iaughin'' ever since July tn way bunch O Americans sung tn Star Spangled Banner Tn minute tn band struck it up they all jump to their feet an start after it like a bass after a minnow One line was enough, Oh, say can you seer an it was all off. From that minute 1t was tn Star Strangled Banana Ev- cry guy chosed his own words Most of 'em said 'Dah- dah- da- da- da- dah -da da dah- -da- da-d dah, and looked like they'd choke to death Lizzie was tn only one I could hear that held up for three lines, an she went under in tn fourth don't believe tn nut that wrote that song got 1t all cut of his system.
 It's tn same way with Dixie It gives me tn woollies to hear a crowd go crazy on that quickstep. They get so busy hollerin' they act like people throwing a fit, Pm goin' on forty or fifty an 1 ain't never heard tn second line O Dixie in all my life, I bet Pve stood up an yelled at 1t a million times, Tn fellow that wrote tn tune
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04
VEHICLE LIGHTS AT NIGHT.

When the last general assembly passed the law requiring lights on all vehicles using the highways and such lights as would show both ahead and to the rear, it was for the purpose of making the highways a night much safer It requires but little travel in the country at night to demonstrate the worth of such warnings, especially since the auto has come to be so com mon. The autos are obliged to carry lights but 1t is as proper that they should be given the benefit of timely warning that a team is to be met. as vice versa. The purpose of the Iegis- latien is to reduce accidents and fla talities to the minimum from the sud- den meeting of vehicles on the hiehe way and 1t is such a worthy effort that it should arouse the strongest de- termination upon the part of all con cerned to abide by it's provisions.
 Many there are who realize the ne- cessity of self protection and are pro- viding the lights, but that others are not is indicated by the action of the Connecticut Automobile association which has decided to demand the en- foreement of the light law through a systematic appeal to the selectmen of the various towns of the state. The benefits of law are not to be gained unless the law is observed or en- forced. The statement that two-thirds of the owners of vehicles are violating the law justifes the interest and actiV- ity of the automobilists. If laws are not to be respected they might as well be kept from the statute books The autoists have determined upon step which is of as great value to those who are violators as it is to those who are seeking this added protection. The conditions are only reasonable and should be met
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04
BANKING AND CURRENCY BILL.

Time promises to be a serious han dicaD to the passage of the currency bill at the special session of congress. The banking and currency committee of the senate is giving the proposed legislation more thought and consider atfon than was expected. From the time which is being taken and the de- termination to improve the bill the in- dicati0ns are that it will be from ten days to two weeks before the com nlittee IS ready to make their report to the upper house. Such would leave but little time for the discussion of the bill in general, and ths proposed changes of the committee if the bill is to be passed at this extra session of congress, T7ls indications point to the carrying of the matter over to the reg ulaP session which opens in Decem- beP.
 It must be recognized that while there is need of reform ia the banking and currency laws that whatever changes are made should be the result of proper deliberatien. Some delay will be caused by holding the bill for another session, but such legislation eaxht nst tS be eharaeterized by undue
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04
TALE OF A vARNIsHED WAIST

wish I wasn't a slave" mourned the girl who likes to talk. T wish had an atom of common sense. l wish l had 8 particularly loud voice and a few million dollars. Then I'd fix things so the poor, suffering women of this land could have little. peace and comfort and time to read the maga- zines and new books instead of having to spend twenty three hours out or the twenty four adjusting themselves to the new fashions hot off the griddle each week or two!
 When I came back to town after a long summer in the country l hadnt a scrap of 8 wardrobe fit to be seen except worn out warm weather things. So I dashed madly to the tailor and WAS measured for a suit. From the taiioF's I fitted to my dressmaker' s. There I ordered several gowns. Then l drew a long breath and proceeded to shop for little things.
 Just here it broke upon my con- sciousness that I must have some new stays.
 entirely respectable subject for con- yersation, since every other shop window is full of them and all the papers would talk about eorsets, be- cause they are weird creations! The corset lady bestowed upon me an ar t11dl GAtSlNEO SAdStiy bWC inches above my waist and an incred- ible distance below it.
 But isn't it comfortable?' she de- manded, when l had ceased guFgling and gasping and exploding about the contrivance. And think of the lines!
 "Oh yes, there were lines! l looked exactly like an old fashioned cut of pie stood up on the point of itself! The way I could draw deep breaths was something scrumptious-if you didn't mind my walking along like Chinese beauty with crippled feet
 She wouldn't even lace it in around the waist. 1 don't know where my perfectly good waist, of which l have always been rather proud, had gone to. She said I mustn't have any waist and intimated that 1 must wear the thing precisely as she had adjusted it.
 T always was tender hearted, so l succumbed. I wanted to be able to wake up in the middle of the night and think of the corset lady sleeping with a. sweet happy smile upon her lips all because she had succeeded in leading me into the proper path.
 When I went to the taiIor's for my first fitting naturally 1 wore my new purchase I was gazing at one cor ner of the ceiling, thinking how I could make ten dollar lace fichu out of mothers discarded set of parlor curtains when I became aware that the tailor was leaning against the table clutching it and glaring fiercely at me while breathing hard through his nOStrlIS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

What it is?' he cried in tragedy tones. I cut my goods-my good goods that you can't find any better in this land-I cut it, say. out of the book where I wrote 1t down-your measures-and now, lookI Look at heem He does not meet at the waist no, not by three inches! He is too big here-and too leetle, much much too leetle. herel HimmelI I t1nk I go crazy! Vot?
 T felt it was moment for diplo- macy. The first rule of diplomacy Is to make the other fellow feel 1t. is all his fault. So brought my gaze down from the corner of the ceiling and looked at him coldly, severely Dear me, MT. Witter.' I said in a disgusted manner. should think you would be more careful in setting measures down. Such carelessness is depiora- ble Consider all the trouble you have made me. This means an extra fitting and my time is valuable. I am very much annoyed!"
 nothing else for me to do. Only half convinced, the tailor transferred his glare te his measure book and got out his tape line again and efferyesced in- to exasperated gutturals when he found I did not match the book Be sure I told him coldly, ito get it down right this timei'
 He was quite humble when I left him. But when l considered the dress maker I was frightened. I was afraid that I couldn't fool her-and she had three gowns in the making.
 After fitting the first lining she sank into a chair and called for smelling salts. She is an artist and therefore she is entitled to emotions and all their trimmings. It is so try ing she murmured responsibility, the way a customer will trifle with her figure! I presume you have been out to lot of dinners and luncheons since you returned-and see-see what it has done to you! You really must diet-your waist-or by any chance have you on a. new corset?'
 T choked, but I couldn't do it, not before her steely gaze. 'Yes'm,' I con- fessed humbly I'm sorry to cause you so much trouble.
 Jane, called the dressmaker to her assistant, will you finish here? I am too indisposed to complete the f1tting!'
 She turns you over to Jane when she's mad at you. And if her mad lasts through my ten dollar yard velvet dress I'll hays fit. And I can t wear single living thing l had last year over this years corset! It's a tragedy! What can poor woman do?"
 But consider" said her listener, how you are helping the worthy manufacturer earn money to send his family to Europe and buy another set of automobiles, dearl"-Chicago News
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04
lll remove that
 Dandruff

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 Physicians prescribe SULPHOLAC. Ask your druggist for SULPHOLAC. soc for a good sized jar, with direc- tions, or for free sample write Hudson & Co, Inc. 149 and 151 West S6th Street, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

is a bird, but tn fellow that wrote tn words is a dead one.
 It's tn same way with any other tune Annie Laurie gets glad hand an nobody can talk it. Old Kentucky Home falls down right where you want to know what it's all about Ev- erybody says Weep no more my lady, oh tum tum tum- tee di.' Ragtime ain't no different There's Alexander Ragtime Band I want that played at my funeral, but I can't get a word of it more than Come over heah, come over heah. an if that ain't angels
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

haste. There are some changes under way and others may result as com promise but in neither instance should they be rushed through without a suf, f1cient understanding and diseussion.l The result of any such hurried legis- lation stands the chance of doing more harm than good and bringing about unintended conditions. Delay may be on the side of safety.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04
Sulpholoc

This scientific remedy - removes dandruff, stops itching and restores the scalp to natural, healthy state,
 SULPHOLAC is the most efficient remedy because of its scientific origin, and contains well-ba1anced combtna- ton of the most highly -prized skin benefactor and germ destroyer known to medical science,
 Entirely free from alcohol, which
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

hollerin' to ne I don't want it.
 "Ain't there no place where people learn them songs? Whats tn singing school doin'? Tn tunes is all right. but nobody's got tn words. Why don't tn fellow that's got lem tell 'em right out loud. Learn 'em to me, I'll say 'em.
 Both doors! Both doors. please!
 "All right there, all aboard
 Look where you step!''
 Missouri last year produced lime val4 ued at $721,S96.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

With 14,900 barrels of apples going from Boston in one shipment to Eng land, it is regrettable that the market cannot be extended to include the big unharvested crep throughout New England.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

When the Chicago Tribune, the strong Bull Moose paRef, declares that the only result of that party has been to put lot of uHdesiFabies in efiee, it is 8 sensible though beiataa view of the movement
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

IL is 8 good thing for New York that election day is at hand, The eandi- dates and their friends have been nak ing savage attacks and it is time the people were given 8 chance to say something
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

Now that the president has accepted fine southern 'possum as a gift, 1t remains to be seen whether he is will ing to turn down a toothsome Con- nectfcut turkey.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

Whoever declares that Huerta is in- sane must recognize the fact that he is taking pretty good care of himself, which sane people often overlook,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

When King Alfonso of Spain de- elares that he is for a republic if the people are he ought to make a good run for president.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

The longer Governor Fe1ker of New Hampshire delays the decision on ThaW the lenger Matteawan authori- ties will have to make provisions for celebrating his return,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

Now that President Wilson has taken to writing his speeches on his cuff, he may be inclined to get his Mexican. policy on his thumb nail.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

Tn Massachusetts 'Foss' position on railroads has no significance as to any future business which the governor is contemplating
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

Stamps valued at s2.500 were stolen from the philatelic exhibition in New York. but for once Uncle Sam is not the loser.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

The advocates of a safe and sane Halloween are going to have plenty to do if the list of accidents and fa- talities increases each year
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

Anyone who may have felt s1ighted by not getting on the income tax list may stand chance yet if he can rake up a coupon or two
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

For the man who precipitated Huer- ta upon the Mexieans, Diaz is getting adequate pay for a bad job.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

It is the tale of the hunter which is now taking the place of the irrepres- sible fish story
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04

Mrs. Pankhurst refuses to go to Den yer. Probably nothing was said about providing guarantee.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-04
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: Have OIL solved the new income tax puzzle :?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Henderson Martin, chairman of the
State Board of Utilities, was in town
Tuesday a couple. of hours between
trains, enrOute to Lacrosse, where
De delivered an address to the grad
yates of the high school at that
3 place. While here he met several
Of The local politicians and many of
the business men, including the new
Q city commissioners, with whom he
T.. had an interesting talk on matters of
Importance in connection with city
government. Owing to the high
place which is held by Mr.. Martin po-
: titically, and the fact that he is sup
posed to have much to do with pa
tronage, his visit here has been in
terpreted by some to have political
significance, which we believe is a
mistake.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Fred Zutavern was in EllinwOod
Wednesday attending the funeral of
August Sittner, whose death occurred
in the Welsh hospital at Hutchinson
ON Monday, following an operation
for gall stones. Mr.. Sittner for many
years had been one of the prominent
citizens of the Hudson vicinity, but
about two years ago he retired from
active life and has since made his
home in EIlinwood. Funeral services
which were conducted under the aus
pices of the Nilitair Yerein, were
held at the family home in Ellinwood
at nine O'Clock Wednesday morning
and the body taken to the old home
at Hudson for burial.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23
To All Whom It May Concern:

To All Whom It May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that in pur-
suance to an order issued out Of the
Probate Court Of Barton County, Kan
sas, authorizing and empowering the
undersigned to sell the following de-
scribed zeal estate, belonging to the
estate Of Nancy Wilson, deceased, for
the purpose of paying the debts due
from said estate, l will, at II O'Clock
a. m, on the 23rd day Of June, 1913,
at the west door Of the Court House,
in Great Bend, Kansas, offer at pub
lie sale the following real estate, to-
wit:
Lot 4, Block So, in the City Of
Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas,
said sale to be made to the highest
bidder preserving, however, the right
to reject any or all bids) and of the
amount to be received from said sale,
the whole shall be cash in hand paid.
Dated this goth day of May, 1913.
] B. PROSE,
Administrator.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Roy Treat came in from Roswell,
N. NJ, the first of the week for a
visit with his mother, Mrs. Mile
Treat, and sister, Miss Jessie. 1t is
his first visit here for twenty years
and he was naturally greatly surpris-
ed and likewise pleased to see the
growth and the progress made by
the city during that time. He is ex-
tensively engaged in the cattle bust
ness in New Mexico.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

George Weirauch and George Schu-
maker came up from Radium We'd
nesday for visit with relatives and
friends and to attend the commence
ment exercises that evening. Mr..
Weirauch reports that the crop pros
poets down that way are not looking
any too bright just at present and
that a good soaking rain is needed
badly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Leo Kern believes that things
should look nice and neat around a
garage as well as any other place of
business. He has sown the parking
around his place of business to grass
and has a fine stand. He has nice
shade trees all around the lot and
the place presents about the neatest
appearance of any business corner in
the city.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Fred Drake, from north of Hoising.
ton, brought in nine young coyotes
last Friday which he expected to dis.
pose of to some one here who was in
terested in curiosities. Being unable
to make a satisfactory deal in this
line he proceeded to make a whole
sale slaughter of the bunch and to re
move their sky pieces, which he turn
ed in at the county clerks office at
the usual $1.00 per.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

C. F. Bowman, for many years a
resident Of this county, living over
on a ranch on the Cheyenne Bottoms
died at his home near Larned SUM-
day and burial was made there Tues
day. Mr.. Bowman was we'll known
to many of our people and was very
highly regarded by all his acquain-
tances.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Geo. White, of San Diego, who is
connected with the Evening Tribune
of that city, arrived on Tuesday to
be present at the burial Of his father
Doctor White. He will remain here
for a few days, after which he will
visit in Topeka and from thence back
to resume his position at San Diego.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Mrs. Chas. Lischesky, Mrs. Weiss,
Miss Lizzie Komarek, Miss Muriel
Hooper and Messrs. Lischesky and
Post spent very pleasant day Sun
day at the home of Miss Komarek s
parents near Ellinwood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Lawrence 0smond came up from
the farm near Greensburg this week
for a visit Of a few days with rela-
tives and friends. He reports crop
prospects as being excellent down
that way.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Messrs. Henry and Grove Lampe,
Dick Glissman and John Coss made
trip by auto over western Barton
and most Of Rush county Sunday. In
their opinion the Rush county crop
was in better condition at that time
than that Of Barton county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

A party of Benedicts, consisting of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Sans, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hanel and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ted Sans, spent a day the first of
the week fishing at Horseshoe Bend,
on the Walnut. They make no secret
of the fact that they caught some(?)
fish which is better than most of the
fishing parties can do.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Mrs. VIM. 0tte was removed from
st. Rose hospital to her home near
Heller on Saturday. She had been
an inmate of the hospital for several
weeks and goes home in highly i'm
proved condition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Henry Essmiller and VIM. Otte
were in town Saturday evening tn a
new Great Western car, of which Mr..
Essmiller has recently become the
owner. He had the machine out on
a trial trip and had "Col. Bill' with
him to render first aid to the injured
in case of accident either to the driv.
er or the buzz-wagon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Jimmie McMullen was in from the
farm near Dundee Sunday for a visit
with relatives and friends and to at
tend to business matters. Jimmie is
located on a real island in the river
near Dundee and will shortly make
proof of settlement on the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert Hart are the
proud parents of a fine baby boy,
born to them on Wednesday of this
week. Grand-dad Kramer is just
about the prOudest man ON earth since
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

John Renecke, Sr., of Heller, was
in on business Wednesday. Mr.. Re
mecke is one of the pioneers of this
section and can spin some interest
ing yarns of arly day occurrences.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Schneider, of
the south side, were in Ellinwood
Wednesday to attend the funeral of
the late August Sittner and for a
visit with friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Verbeck, of
north of Hoisington, came over Sat-
urday and stayed over Sunday, visit
ing at the home of their daughter
Mrs. j. X. Younkin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Mrs. A. G. Lander and children, Of
Hutchinson, who have been here the
past two weeks visiting her sister,
Mrs. Richard Swartz, returned home
Saturday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Tell. your neighbors and friends
who are not now readers of the Dem
ocrat to take advantage of the Big
Subscription Offer now on.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Mrs. Bertha Wickens and baby of
Electra, Tex, and Miss Winifred
Kerr, of this city, went to Ness City
Saturday for a visit with Mrs. Anna
Clark.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

John Evans and Walter Schumacher
were here from Clafiin Wednesday
visiting it'll their many friends and
looking after business matters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Urban McGreevey made a business
trip to Larned one day the first of
the week. He is salesman for the
Rumley threshing machinery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Mrs. Noah Gaunt left for Pittsburg
Wednesday morning for a visit with
her mother and other relatives and
friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Newell, who
have been here for visit with Mrs.
NeWell's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Rediger, have returned to their home
in Sterling.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

c. R. Lowry, flour packer at the
Moses Mill, was severely scalded on
one arm Friday while helping with a
repair job in the engine room.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Lee Frazier is able to be out again
after several weeks spent in the hos
pital and worked a few days this
week as cashier at the Saddlerock.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Roy McMullen and w. H. Brooks
of Stafford, came up Saturday even
ing and spent Sunday with relatives
and friends here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Make your dollar earn you 80 per
cent interest. Renew your subscrip-
tion while the Big Bargain Offer is
On,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Ed Ruggles, Of this place, who
works out of Hoisington on the Mis-
souri, Pacific, was here Saturday to
spend the day with his family
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Jacob MOrgheim, from the north
side Of the county, was in Saturday
looking up, in probate court, matters
of an estate for which he is admins
traitor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-05-23

Adam Frey returned from Missouri
Tuesday evening afteer accompanying
the body of his wife there for burial.