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The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
GAME OF IDENTITY PLEASING
One Player Is Asked Questions Until
He Recognizes Character He
Then Represents.

There are two ways Of playing the
game. The first method is to send
one player out OF the room. The 9TH
ers then decide upon well-known
character in history or fiction whom
the absent one is to represent. He is
then recalled and each of the others.
in turn. asks him a question about
himself until he recognizes the charac-
ter that has been thrust upon him. On
his return the player may be assailed
with such questions as: did you like
life on an island?" You must have
grown tired Of keeping your arms
crossed on your chest for SO many pic
lures. didn't your" How many OF
your brothers were kings?" rs your
present residence in Paris to your lik-
ing?" 1t would probably require no
more questioning to indicate that Ma
poleon was the character chosen.
The other form of the game allows
the person who goes out to decide
upon a character to represent and
then act 1t out for the others to guess.
Sometimes the company is divided
into two groups and each side In turn
acts out an event in the career Of the
character chosen.
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
BROWN LEATHER IS EDIc1
To Be Really Smart All the variou,
Belongings Must Be Of That Color,
No Matter the Material.

The brown leather era has arrived
You're not smart at all II the most OF
your small belongings are not OF
brown pelt-real leather, walrus, seal
or morocco grain-from your automo
bile dressing bag fitted with nickel OF
ivory backed toilet necessities to your
strap bracelet holding a small gold.
filled enameled watch. Between
these two extremes in leather come
fnnumerable conveniences. One OF
them, the handy pocket kit. comprises
a neat leather case containing large
knife. small saw, a chisel, a cork.
screw and q wrench. Another Is a
pigskin case containing a fiat, flash.
like glass, q folding knife, spoon and
fork. and third is leather combina.
tion case lined with silk and contain.
ing pockets for handkerchiefs, gloves,
wells and pins. Not unlike the last
mentioned case. Ia q silk-lined recep-
tacle for neckties.
There are three types of sewing
case from which to choose. The larg.
est is bag shape, closes with a draw.
string and contains pin cushion.
scissors. cases of needles and reels of
thread. Next in size is a satin lined
folding case fitted with a stiletto, tape
needle. bodkin and two thread reels.
Smallest of all is a brocade lined
sealskin book holding leaf of need
les and a leaf wound with threads.
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
RIDDLES.

What is the best word of command
to give lady who is crossing mud
ry road?
Dress up in front. close tclothes)
up behind.
Why is postman in danger Of los
ing his way?
Because he is guided by the direc-
tion of strangers.
What fruit is like statue?
Fig (ef-f-gy).
why should Denmark be an emf
nently religious country?
Because 1t has had SO many Chris
tians kings.
What would Neptune say II the sea
we're dried up?
haven't a notion (an ocean,.
What belongs to yourself, but is
used by your friends more than by
yourself?
Where can happiness Always De
found?
In the dictionary.
My first is equality, my second is
lnferiority. my whole is superiority?
Matchless.
Why does the butchers knife al
ways keep the books?
Because the business is joint af-
fair.
Why are pawnbrokers like pioneers
Of progress?
Because they are always ready to
make an advance.
Why is ship ike woman?
BECAUSE she is often tender to a
man-of-war. sometimes attached to a
great buoy. and frequently making up
to a pier (peer).
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
SWIMMING BOOT is HELPFUL
Paddle Blade Moves Like Fin When
Leg Is Kicked Out, Giving In
creased Speed and Power.

Strictly speaking. this should not
be called a boot at all. but the device
fits around the leg in such a manner
as to justify the name. 1t was invent.
ed by an Ohio man and is said to en-
able a swimmer to get much greater
speed with much less effort. A hing
ed blade is fastened to the leg by
straps that go around the limb and
under the foot. When the leg is
drawn forward through the water the
blade lies close against it, but when
the kick back comes the blade stands
out straight and acts like fish's fin
to AFFORD resistance to the water
There arc stops at top and bottom to
prevent the blade from making the
complete semi.circle on its forward
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22

lE conceptions
that had They
demand something
simple than those that passing and fascinating They still
stance. in all the designs the still covered
universally
models the forehead
that be suited
which glimpse
percepible
full
This improve
striving charm within
couture
difficult slight small
roll
other
below
the
hair
coid
bomngy The
the
that there will be difficulty
coinue Soft flexible
&
Dressing the hair in the model coinure
hed using pnnedon puns
copying
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
slashed PettIeoats.

At the sight of the word petticoat
one ia apt to start in these days, and
say. What. are there any?" There
are still few and the newest ones
are slashed. The slash Is made at the
ankles on each side.
These are particularly popular in
Paris just now. but many have come
to US also. White embroidered ones
may be had with the fashion-required
slashes. and there are also some good
satin petticoats laced up the sides
with softer satin ribbon.
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
Five Senses.

A teacher was trying to have his pu-
pills form some conception Of the FIVE
senses. but one little chap failed to
grasp any idea of the lecture. says
the Youngstown Telegram.
You know am here, don't you,
Johnnfe?"
Johnnie nodded assent
Well. how do you know?"
Il can see you"
Exactly; there you have the first
OF the senses, seeing Now. II you
should close you eyes would you still
know am here?"
Yes. sir"
And how would you know"
with his face beam;ng with in
telligence. Johnnie quickly re-
sponded:
+ know. teacher: l can smell. too"
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
Enjoying the Service,

Eight-year-old Donald was usually
restless in church, SO his mother was
doubly gratified one Sunday morning
to see him sitting with clasped hands
and bowed head throughout a lengthy
prayer.
When, later. she expressed appre-
citation Of his attentive manner the
boys face softened with a pleasant
memory. THAT fly" he chuckled,
walked in and out of my hands ex-
actly 270 times."-Harper's Magazine.
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
Effective Collar.

The little black velvet collar that is
so much seen on otherwise pale col
ored costumes is more effective than
could be imagined by anyone who
had not had an opportunity of
seeing the same gown without this
distinctive note. The form is of the
simplest. The collar is Of the same
width all round. and stops short in
front, leaving space of about an
inch and a half. This is filed in with
the Byron tie. the ends floating rather
loosely, as may be guessed from the
title.
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
PRICE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS
incenIousiy Devised Board Used In
Toy Department for Demon
stratine New Apparatus.

In the electrical toy department Of
a large department store is this in
geniously devised board for demon
strating electric motors. In front Of
each motor is a small. low voltage.
incandescent lamp about one inch in
diameter with the price OF the motor
painted upon the glass. A transform
er Is used and the lights are kept
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
Wide Rose Bowl.

In selecting the rose bowl decide
upon one that is wide. shallow. and
daring 80 that the flowers may ex-
pand unrestrained. and be seen to the
best advantage. says the Chicago Jour
nal. They are fascinating for the din
ing table, the tea table, the drawing
room. the boudoir and the veranda Of
the country home.
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
How He Would Have Them.

How will you have your eggs
cooked?" asked the waiter.
Make any difference in the cost Of
'em?" inquired the cautious customer
with the brimless hat and the ragged
beard.
No"
"Then cook them on the top OF .
slice of ham," said the customer.
greatly relieved.
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
Imoortant Measures Made Law.

Among the notable advances In the
legislative enactments of this year.
are the tuberculosis registration law
of Colorado; laws providing for sub
sides to local hospitals in Minnesota
and Wisconsin, an act providing for
the establishment of county hospitals
In Indiana, and the establishment of
state bureaus for the prevention OF
tuberculosis in Ohio and California.
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
Small Souls,

Upton Sinclair was talking about
certain millionaire malefactors whose
crimes always went unpublished.
Its hard to understand said Mr.
Sinclair how these men escape ret
ribution unless it be. indeed, that
they're too small for the meahes OF
the net" nn
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
Seasoned Youth

Don't go near that old fellow in
the pasture, sonny" the farmer warn.
ed the fresh-air child. Hes terribly
terce."
Il tried him out Already" the lad
replied. He amt as fierce as an nu-
tomobile in the city. Got any bears
or lions round herer'
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
He Thinks II Helps.

What Is an optimism"
"a man who thinks that If he put0
Urgent on letter It will be de-
livered sooner than 1t would be other
wise. STRAY Stories.
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
The Kind You Have Always Bought.

applied Coria that
has under the Of Chas A. Fletcher for
purchasing Co the
bottle red Parents who have used
who engaged In the
Of substitutes
medicinal
child Adults
that for themselves but the II
mothers watchfunew. ~ <NyN7Az%-
signature OfIX /<<E<
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22

I'm not denyin' the women are fool
ish; God almighty made 'em to match
the men.-George Eliot
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
CONVENIENT FOR FISH HOOKS
Hat Band Arranged for Carrying
Flies and Leaders-Poekets
Free for Other Things.

This hat band for anglers does
away with the necessity Of carrying
pockets full of fly books. In the CEN
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22

More then $4,000 school children In
Los Angeles are studying gardening.
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22

Practicable Counter Display.
burning all the time. says the Popular
Electricity. Push buttons enable the
salesman to run any motor and light
its lamp.
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22

Don't be mislcd. Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes bea'tjfnl white clothes.
The Ordway new era., 1913-08-22
Swimming Boot.

movement. Obviously. a devise OF
this kind greatly increases the power
behind the stroke and enables a swim
mer to make remarkable headway.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
THIN ICE

Win each change of the ason thsre Azs those dangers thrown in the way of humanity which call for the exercise Of common sense and the elimination of carelessness if the un- necessary waste Of human life is to be checked The first report of cro@Fnlng because of venturing upon thin ice calls attention to a practice which means too many untimely ends and the bringing of sadness and grief TO a large number of households. Talk ing chances on thin ice is like bathers EOsCg beyond their depth the reckless rocking of a boat or insufficient care in the use Of firearms. There seems to be nc excuse for taking any such un- called for risk, and there is none ex- ceD& the apparently HaeentFol7a bi @ eSEszaess tS disregard and play with ex1ssaRg dangers.
 The number Of dF0wnfr2s which fol iOE che fsf1zTe to place the proper. es- r1HaEoI E#@A life Is too great Doing sCAnfssS may for the time being furnish much excitement and a bit of thrilling pleasure as long as # does not involve the loss of life. but where fatal in 5uT1eS are as likely to follow as the na@h4 the 6zS. or drozEnines result. the lesson cannot be too carefully learned end individually applied. While the conservation of life is being urged and Sccoupa4Sned fin other directions there are countless opportunities for teach ing the vaitzs of caution and in no di- rectiou Is it more apparent than in the practice of ventHrfng on thin ice liter ally and fgura4ivefY
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
OPPOSED WITHIN AND WITHOUT

The important factor which the rev. oIutionists may become in the settle ment of the highly disturbed condt- tions in Mexico is indicated by the success which Is attending their eff forts in the republic to the south of the Rio Grande. Their campaign has shown its greatest success in the con- duct and outcome of the recent bat ties In the north and along the coasts such victories as those which won Juarez, Victoria, Mazatlan, together with the steady progress which is be- ing made in other states, all lend the greatest encourag gement to the long but enthusiastic march which follows the cry "On to Mexico City"
 The constitutionalists are taking ad vantage of the influence which this country's position. backed by the Euro pean nations. is giving to their cause. Some brilliant generalship is being manifested by individuals at the head of the sectional army but the conceded loyalty and support which the various divisions are giving to the leader of the movement. General Carranza, give ground for the belief that this force which is so strenuously opposing the government of Huerta will, in the re- quired time become the means of set ting up a new government in Mexico, or prove the needed lever for hasten ing the removal of the present proVi- sional president. If the Constitution alists can keep dissension from their ranks they are gathering strength in a manner which offers a gloomy out look for the federalists. With such strong fighting opposition from within and united moral suasion opposition from without, results should follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
HINTS ON COOKING.

First. have them fresh as possible. Summer vegetables should be cooked on same day they are gathered. Second. look them over and wash well, cutting out ali decayed or unripe parts Third lay them in cold water for some time before using. Fourth, always let water boil before putting them in, and continue to boil till done.
 Turnips. boil from 40 minutes to an hour: they should be peeled
 Beets, boil from one to two hours then put in cold water and slip off skiu.
 Spinach. boil 20 minutes.
 Parsnips, boil from 20 to 30 min utes.
 Onions, best boiled in two or three waters. adding milk to the last time
 string beans should be boiled one and half hours.
 Green beans require an hour.
 Green peas should be boiled in as little water as possible; boil 20 min utes.
 utes.
 Cabbage, boil from one to two hours.
 Asparagus. boil 20 minutes.
 Winter squash. cut in pieces, boil 20 to 20 minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
MELTING EDUCATION.

When it comes to the matter of eda- cation this country is always inter esoad in securing the best. Improve neRt is steadily going on through the constant study of conditions and the opportunities for bettermeRt Much profit is thus anticipated from the coming visit of Dr. Maria M0ntessori the famous Italian teacher who has established a school in Rome which has been given her name and which has been the cause Of widespread study. Her coming this week means the opening of a three weeks tour through tAis country for the purpose o[ presenting her zRstaIods of teaching young children and at the same time getting an insight iRto the methods which are used here That her ideas have been adopted by sew enty teachers sn thIs country indicates that t4ey have merit. and her personal statement of her methods with illustrations thereof as bound to be of much value to edu- cators In particular and the public in general.
 The methods Of teaching young chil- dren underwent a biz change with the introduction of the Kindergarten but tt WAS for the recognized improvement of their education. When ii comes to Fr=spAn@ the vital parts Of the Mon ssSscr4 system t ls readily under
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
WATCH YOUR STEP 1!
Blowing in Mules Ears.
BY THE CONDUCTOR

You never want to go blow in a mules ear
 Everybody that does it wishes he hadn't. I see some jay in the Ozark mOunt'Ins tried to start a balky mule blowin in his car. He near landed in Chicago.
 Tt ain't safe to blow in nobodys ear. Bill Taft puffed in a bull moose's ear an Teddy whistled in a elephants f1appers. Keith one of 'em s lit yet
 Woody ain't bIowed real hard in any ear yet. Hes lettin' Billy Bryan blow first. Guess Woody couldn't help himself. Billy's so used to runnin right up to tn first mule he sees an testin' it's ear like it was 8 tin whistle Woody has to wait for tn next mule If Bill sees 1t first. they aint no next.
 Now there's Mexico She better watch out, an quit blOwin' in tn mules ear. Us Americans aint got nothin again her an ain't lookin' for bokays from her But us white people don't go 'Roun killin' democrats or republicans or bull mooses up here, an we're gettin' tired readin' bout them Mexicans kiLlin' anybody they don't like.
 That Mexican presidents worryin' cause tn United States don't recog- nize him. He'll wish he couldn't be recognized so easy bout tn time a gang Q his generals do what he did I don't blame Woody an Bill Bryan for not recognizin him. Like as not, he'll be runnin' so fast pretty soon his foot prints'u only make mark on tn ground once in a while. bet he wish es he hadn't blowed in tn mules ear
 Them English suffragists is blowin' 'emseIves black in tn face in tn mules ear 1 notice they ain't votin' yet. Our women folks got more gumption, or else they ain't dealin' with mule. Our females get more by coaxin.'
 What you want to blow in a mules ear for, when you can get him to lay down an roll over if you hand him wisp O hay?
 say, friend, let this old lady have your seatI
 You're a gentleman. Thank you, sir!
 Look where you stepi"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
SPREADING BAD IDEAS.

It was expected that the trip of Col Roosevelt through South America with such addresses as he would make as a prominent citizen of this country would be of particular help to those countries in reaching an adjustment of some of their problems. and at the same time overcome any mistaken ideas which might be found and es- tablish better sentiment throughout that important part of Latin America concerning this country. That it could do so was easy to real ize. but just what kind of an idea those people are expected to get Of this country from certain of the ut terances. or how willing they will he to use this country as a model is dif1- cult of interpretation at the present time
 Concerning his attack upon the ju dicial system the Springfield Union well says: ITO teach them there is no authority worthy of respect except the passing whim and desire of the crowd is to belle the principles upon which our own government rests and en- courage their excursions along false and dangerous paths The crying need of Latin America is to develop and maintain courts and other institutions that will be stable and orderly, and will stand firm for principles as against any opposition force whatsoever. There must be substance and endur- ance before there can be feasibility The clements that would trample upon any authority or principle that stands in the way of selfish designs must be curbed. once and for aI if true pro- gress shall be found. Col. Roosevelts theories are wrong, and to foment them among the Latin Americans is an egregious errOr'
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
HE STEAMBOAT LINES.

There IS a significance attached to the action of the Norwich Business Mems association by it's vote of pro- test against the plan to cause the New Haven system to dispose Of its steam boat lines. which should not be over looked The protest indicates as clear y as anything could that the business nen. 10 whom inefficient and monopo- hstic service Of a harmful character would first appeal. are not only satis- ned with the service and existing con eitions through the Joint ownership, hut they are anxious that it be con- tinued
 It is a matter. however. in which more than the business men are con cerned. but their attitude represents a feeling which is 10 be found gener- ally fir this section where such service hss long existed and where it has be- Rome such a valuable part of the transportation system that it is un- Desirable that 1t be disturbed.
 The Sound lines of steamers are operated in harmony with the steam Toad. as a part of the system for the cheaper handling of freight and pas Fengers. IL operates for the better Fnent of the travelling and commercial I interests of New England Advantage bs taken Of this combination of water and railroad service by all lines of Business. II IS able 10 furnish the beat Of service through the relations which exist between railroad and boat Enes. fact which would immediately be eliminated through separation. New England demands the most efficient service and the highest grade of safe ty There is no ground for expecting any Improvement through a change else the protest would not be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
AMBER BEADS MoDIsH.

Strings of amber beads are being worn now, in place of the white imi tation ivory beads. which have gone completely out of style. The larger smartness, and some of the strings have graduated beads-as small as peas at the neck and gradually grow ing larger down the long loop, until the beads at the waistline are the size of marbles. These yellow beads are very effective against white lace and embroidery bodice fronts, but they are not becoming to every woman.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
AN INEXPENSIVE BASKET.

Buy a wire dish -drainer for 10 cents, covering it outside and inside with sheet wadding. Over this put muslin four ard a half inches wide, hemming both .edges; gather it three quarters of an inch from the top making ruffIe to be sewed to the upper outside. edge of the basket. Pockets of various sizes for holding little toilet accessories should be sew ed to the inside and small muslin cushion for safety pins lacked in one corner If touch of color is desired put pink or blue cheesecloth under the muslin. Cost of the plain white basket: Dishdrainer, 10 cents; two sheets of wadding. 10 cents; two yards of muslin. 30 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
The POrteous & Mitchell Co.

the three ends of a wishbone with silk, crochetted in any pretty color in a fancy stitch extending an eighth or a fourth of an inch wide on the sides, and then crachetting a pocket of the silk just the size of a thimble and attaching it to the two ends of the wishbone. A bow of narrow ribbon of the same color as the silk is tied at either end of the wishbone and car ried up into a loop and bow so it can in the sewing room. A little maid, under mothers direction, could learn simple crochet stitches in making this quaint little case.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
A TALKING CLOCK.

Have you seen the new talking clock? It is decidedly new in clock land and would make a very suitable present for this winters bride. The case is made of dark walnut or ma hogany and is about fourteen, inches high On first looking at it one would imagine that 1t was simply an ordi- nary clock. although a very good looking one. But if fortunate enough to hear the hours and half hours an- nounced, one might be startled to hear a deep mans voice call out, Half past three"
 By means of a phonograph installed inside of the body frame this un- natural timeplece is given a voice un- like the ordinary wooden clock. which in all appearance it resembles so closely
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-01
USES FOR CANDLE STUBS.

Don't throw away the canal estnubs that are too short for burning In the stick Let the colored ones burn themselves out in the socket. They will give light as long as the wick lasts and leave the socket clean. Save the white stubs and use them to grease the irons with on ironing day, They serve just as well as beeswax. If the man of the household has a collar that scratches his neck, take a white candle stub and rub the edge of the collar with it. The scratch will stop at once.