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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
UNCLE JED's TALK TO WIDE
 AWAKES.

If if had not been for loving thought of others there would have been no Merry Christmas for the children, and this is why loving thought of others Is the real Christmas thought
 The loving thought upon which Christmas was founded was the thought of God that the world needed a Saviour and He gave the Holy Child to Joseph and Mary to show his love for ali man. kind
 Befors that day what is now the Christmas tree-or Cl1rists tree-was a pagan tree upon which at a certain season of the year tise people used to hank presents for the gods, so they would not send upon the earth disease. distress and death: but the SazieuB born in Bethlehem taught men te love God and their fs1iewmea and net ts fear the gods at afi.
 If is because Of this great change from earthly fear to love tiaa4 Christi
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
DOIND ' IT T -A-l-@1-'1 '111N ? South Windham,
The Laniina of the Pilgrims.

Dear Uncle Jed: After the Pilgrims landed in America the first thing they did was to look for a place to build their houses. They found some de- serted Indian huts in which they found baskets filled with corn From this they saved enough to plant their first In the spring of 1921 they sewed their seed and gathered in the harvest Governor Bradford ordered a three days feast, and invited the Indians. They had wild turkey, geese, ducks and a lot of vegetables. The Indians brought five deer as an offering to the whites. They all sat down and en- loved the feast prepared This is be- iieved to be the first Thanksgiving.
 In our day we have a large fire of barrels strung on poles.
 JOSEPH KEENAN,.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
My Trip to Webster.

Dear Uncle Jed: One day in sum mer my mother and 1 went to Webster to see my aunt and cousins.
 We started from the depot at five minutes past two and we got to Web ster twenty minutes of five.
 We met our aunt at the depot. Our friends were glad to see us, and we had a beautiful time.
 Webster is a very pretty place, but not large.
 Next day my uncle and cousins went down to the lake. They took me With them and it was grand. There were boats sailing on the lake, and shows and everything there.
 Dear Uncle Jed. this Is the name of the lake. I'm spelling it. but you pro- nounce it: Chargogagoggma gagoggagunga mauggchaubunau maugg.
 FRANCIS DTFFLEY, Age g.
 Norwich.
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sandwiches, ice cream. Lemonade and

sandwiches. ice cream, lemonade and watermelon.
 The races were the fat mems race, the young mems race, the three-Iegged race and the boys race They had boy about nineteen years old to shoot a revolver, and then they ran to see who would get there first.
 The other boy and came home In an auto.
 A few days after this there was 8 hre-it was a barn and siIo; and after this another. shed after this another, a shed, and after this another, an icehouse This was the worst of all. It burned telephone posts and the wires came down and 1t was bad. We came home the first week before Labor day.
 NATHAN COOK, Age 10.
 BalIouyilIe,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
 Little Women,

This story is about a family of girls who acted as women. They helped their mother in every way that they could, and thought more about her comfort than their own. Instead of trying to do as little work as possible for their mother, they did all they could. When their mother was out they made everything as neat as they could, so she would not have anything to do when she came home. Their care for her made her happy. She was thankful that she had such nice girls whom she could trust to do any, thing.
 If a younger brother or sister want ed anything, and their mother was busy. they went at once and got 1t. Every girl may act in this way if sine will. and every girl ought to be as nice as she can.
 Mothers have often more work to do than they know how to manage,
 Think what comfort 1t is to them when they have 8. nice girl to help them.
 FRANK PARDY. Age 1a, Norwich.
 Abisail's Bosy.
 Abigail travelled with her aunt in Europe, She was 10 years old, They
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
STORIES, WRITTEN BY WIDE.
 AWAkEs.
My Summer Vacation.

went to my grandmother this summer to spend my vacation. I went to the moving pictures once a week with another boy I stayed there six weeks and while I was there I had lots of fun with the other boy,
 On July 18th the Baptist Sunday school had 8 picnic, This was my birthday, The otiIer boy went to the picnic by boat and I walked over. When l got there he was playing on the swing. SC I played with him and had fun,
 Then we had let's ef fun.
 The other boys. about 1s or IS years cid were trying to see which would jump the highest.
 Then we had refreshments, cakes,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
A Story of the Grand Canyon.

The Grand Canyon of the Colorado is in the northwestern part of Arizona. This river is very swift. It goes tum- bling down over rocks and falls, then becomes very deep and still, and then goes tumbling down again.
 On both sides of this river there are high.
 Hundreds of years ago the river was on the level of those banks. but now it has worn down into the rocks and formed a canyon.
 On the sides of this canyon there are stones of many colors. There are more colors than you can think of, made by nature.
 On the left side. of this river there is a railroad which does not run the full length of the canyon.
 JOHN c. BUSHNELL Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
An Annle.

Once upon a time there were two horses named Frank and Jerry. All the morning they had gone back and forth patiently, with only a rest now and then; but Jerry was beginning to feel rebellious, for he was tired and it was getting hotter.
 Jerry was not by nature such a meek horse as Frank. for he had not been a city car horse as long as Frank had been. Frank knew the only way to do was to go on and on, whether you were tired or not.
 Right on the curbstone sat Iittlo bootblack. On the pavement lay his torn hat, and he let people go by un- noticed as he rubbed an apple on his jacket to make it shiny. A sweet lady gave it to him and he was just over his surprise and getting ready to eat it when he looked. up and saw Jerry standing near and looking at the apple longingly with his pitiful eyes.
 The bootblack broke the apple in two pieces and put a piece in Jerry's mouth and the other in Franks; 1t was delicious.
 Then the bootblack went away sing ing: Have a shine, mister? Have a shine ?"-UnSiRne
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18

one side Of his arms. Fold the robe around to the back and paste side A over space B entirely covering the white space. Then paste the two ends at the top. in the back, to the back No. g.
 Now he is ready to meet the fairies. so cut out the four wi2lgs marked c c C c fold them ollfwara at Che two short dotted lines and paste them to the backs Of the fairies by the space between the dots. Put Santa in the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
The Hare and the Tortoise.

One day a hare met a tortoise. The hare said; How slow you are. The tortoise said, AS slow as l am I can win a race,
 Impossible. said the hare. "Let us try said the tortoise. The the goal.
 The hare went like the wind. but when he got half there he lay down for a nap.
 The tortoise plodded steadily along. When the hare got to iIe crossing he found the tortoise waiting for him.
 LUCY sHENSHAW, Age II. Colchester
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
Onr Seminn CLlIh

Dear Uncle Jed: I will tell you and the Wide -Awakes about our sewing club We meet every Tuesday at o'clock at the United Workers. There are about twelve girls in my class.
 We stay until , o'clock. My sister and I are sewing an apron. The one that sews best receives a prize.
 In the summer time we have a par ty. Many games are played and re- treatments are served. The teachers join us in our games, and we all en- joy ourselves very much. ESTHER LYMAN, Age 10,
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
She Loves Babies.

Dear Uncle Jed: I like to read the letters written by the wideawakes. I have not seen any from girls who love babies.
 Now 1 think that Is the best fun of all.
 Every chance I get I go to a house where there is baby. then l have the most fun.
 The babies all love me and I love them, I like music and singing.
 When I am a young lady l will be babies nurse.
 South Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
He Made Six Dollars.

Dear Uncle Jed: I thought I would write you a few lines about my prize. I got six dollars together five dollars for my garden and one dollar for my corn
 When I got the prize did not put the money in the bank, but l bought some shoes and things needed.
 JOSEPH MARSCHAT, Age Il.
 Mansfield Center.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
What She Saw in New Bedford.

1ftS Nc4VF INV
 Dear Uncle Jed: I will write you about the sights in New Bedford.
 While we were on the car we saw many nice buildings. There is a large stone library there. There is also a beautiful park called Brookline park There are many animals. It is a very large park and swings and merry go- rounds and everything that will make the children happy.
 There is another large park called Lincoln park, and there are many small parks, one of them is called the Com mon.
 ETTA ROSENBERG, Age 1s
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
LETTERS oF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

 Etta Rosenburg of Norwich: I thank you for the book. I think it is very interestinhg. The name is "Dorothy's Travels"
 Jessie Brehaut, East Norwich, N. T.: I must thank you very much for the nice book you sent me, entitled sHer Secret" It is an interesting book. My mother has heen reading some of it, and my sister wants to read it.
 Catherine Murphy of, Norwich: I thank you very much for the prize book which I won. I started reading it and found it very interesting. The ing" It was the first time ever wrote a story.
 Robert L. French of Montville: I was much surprised when I came from school yesterday to find the package from you, as I hardly thought you could accept my story this time as it was so long, and l forgot to tell you my age when I sent it. I am thirteen. like the book very much and am very glad to have it, as it is one of the standards l have quite a nice libra ry and most of my book have been gifts. I thank you very much, and wish you 4 Very Merry Christmas.
 Etta Rosenberg of Norwich: I think the book received is very interesting. The name of it is Polly the Gringo."
 Raymond W. Gray of willimantfc: I thank you very much for the prize book which you sent me last week. I have read several chapters and found 1t very interesting.
 Frank Pardy of Norwich: I thank you very much for the nice prize book you gave me. It is very interesting.
 Winifred Briggs of Packer: Many thanks for the prize book, Aunt Mar tha's Corner Cupboard. which you sent me. I have read it about half way through.
 Gladys Bentley Newbury of Nor wich: l received the prize book yoI sent me, and thank you very much fo" it. I have four now I hope to wta another. Once more, I thank you.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
Mary,s Visit to the North.

Mary. a girl who lived in the south. decided to take trip to her aunts who lived in the north.
 The day Mary arrived 1t was not Very cold. A few days after her ar rival it began to snow. She called to her aunt and cried:
 "Oh. Aunty! Look at the feathers in the air.
 How her aunt laughed. Then she told Mary what it was. Mary had many a. sleighride during her stay.
 One day while out on a sleighride she said:
 Tn the south the frees are green ami beautiful, but here they look like sticks in the ground
 Her aunt told her they were pretty in summer and in autumn, when they change their colors: but when the frost came the leaves began to wither and die.
 Mary spent many pleasant days dur ing her stay in the north. and was sorry when she had to return home.
 PATRICK MAHONEY, Age II.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18

middle of the circle of fairies and paste the feet of each one to the ernine of Santa's robe. Take care to have them at equal distances apart, and let the figures incline outward. They will then appear as in group No. 8
 which the fairies have been saving since last week and put it under Santas robe Tilt the tray so as to give rotary motion to. fhe ball and you will see Santa and bis heyy of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
Rules for Young Writers.

Write plainly on one side of the paper only. and number the pages.
 2> Use pen and ink, not pencil.
 8. Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 25o words,
 1. Original stories or letters only will be used.
 (. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly ot the bottom of the story,
 Address all communications to Un- cie Jed. Bulletin Office,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
A Suit of Clothes.

I ana suit of clothes. At one time lived on the back of a sheep. The sheep was tame and gentle, and he was not afraid of dogs because tke farmer who owned him had some dogs,
 One day strange dog saw the sheep, He chased her, She broke her leg when she was running, The farm
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18

Here comes Santa Claus with vii gs for tiae snow fairies -four sof them, and as pretty as they can be) But before he can meet the fairies we must help him 10 fasten up his coal Paste some thin white notepa per over the back of the picture and cut out the figure of Santa Claus along the heavy black outline. including the line that xuns almost around the tree and along
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
Uses of Forests for Fuel.

In the earlier days of our country all the fuel for heating, for running locomotives and other engines was supplied from the forests.
 About 150 years ago coal was discov- cred in Pennsylvania, and one would suppose that since that time our for -ests would have been drawn upon less heavily for fuel
 It is estimated that the United States burns annually at the present time 100 million cords of wood.
 Our enormous coal beds were formed from great tree ferns and other plants which lived thousands of years ago. Petroleum, too, from which our kerosene oil is produced, is believed to be a product of plants.
 LILLIAN BREHAUT. East Norwich. N V
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
Thursday, December IS
THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
BOYS AND GIRLS DEPARTMENT

mas came to be a joyful day in heaven and on earth, and the angel choir was
 heard singing: s'Glory to Godl On earth peace-to men good wilt" and
 this Is why we all like to wish one an- other "A Merry Christmas" But the loving thought of God was not for self. but for others. and that should be our loving thought st this time of good will and good wishes; and this is how God taught man it was more blessed to give than to receive. Santa Klaus looks after the poor as we'll as the rich-the spirit of love, you see, recognizes no high or no low. but just seeks to make level of blessed ness and joy Like the water and the air. heavely joys are free to all of Gods children.
 It is better to think, What am 1 go- ing to give for the pleasure of others :? than, What shall I receive for the pleasure of myself? The love of others, not the love of self, is true saving grace.
 You will notice a letter on this page, headed gro Be Their Santa Claus" which shows the real Christmas spirit. and as this Wide-Awake wants it all kept a secret, he will secretly get his prize The loving thought is what prompts him to be so generous.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18

Whatever you areBe that! Whatever you say-Be truei Suaightf0rwardly act Be honeSt-in fact,
 Be nobody else but you"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18

fairies whirling around like snow1akes in the wind
 If you want to color the Christmas tree green and Santas robe and cap red--all but the ern1ine borders--le will look ever 50 much more inter esting. Color the fairies, if you wish you may put A little diamond dust on their wings and caps. If you want to color Santa, of course you must do it before you put him intoAthe falry ring.
 LILLE SPENCER BEDDING.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18

If you are constipated, your entire system is poisoned by the waste mat ter kept in the body-serious results often follow Use Dr. Kings New Life Pills and you will soon get rid of con- stlpation, headache and other troubles. 25c at druggists or by mail H. E. Bucklen & O.. Philadelphia and St Louis
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
A Visit to the Country

home They will without doubt get it.--L. F. E.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18

WHEN you wNnx 70 put your buAy- ness befere rne 0sabaic there ls ho m&s drum better than fhfuugh the advArv1sr iEl@ columns a1 ThH Buflsftap
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
Billiards Sweep Idaho.

HALEY, Ida, Jan. 2l.-Trains are
stalled, wires r down and cattle are
dying In the worst storm the Wood
river district has experienced In 80
years. For two weeks q blizzard has
ragged, entirely isolating several points
from communication, light and water.
A passenger train which left here
Saturday was stalled at Ketchum, IL
miles north, whence after q days
delay 1t proceeded q short distance,
only to run into o snow bank near
Fisheries, where the passengers are
being cared for by farmers. A relief
party with two locomotives which left
Shoshone to rescue the train became
showed in 10 miles below its objective
point.
A rotary 10Y pillow which was sent
out to clear the Central Idaho road to
Camas Prairie Is showed In II miles
past of Soldier.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
May Reduce Cotton Tariff.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The demo-
cratic plan for cutting the tariff on
cotton manufactures which will be
recommended to the house early In
the extra session OF congress-, brought
representatives OF the cotton industry
to the ways and means committee
hearing today. Democratic leaders
held that cotton bears q relation to
the worlds economic progress more
important than that OF wool, silk and
fax combined, and that the American
people pay annually about 900, 900, 900
more for their cotton goods by reason
of the present tariff rates.
They contend that no actual loss in
revenue will result from the proposed
Legislation which is identical with the
cotton bills the democrats sought to
enact in 1911 and 1912, and that the
revision would reduce the annual cost
Of clothing by more than $50. 00O, 200.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29

there. That machinery, gentlemen, IL
lying idle on the prairie. They have
dug . ditch on one side Of the st.
Mary's river, and now they have
abandoned that. l have here q re-
port made in regard to St. Mary's
project. taken from their own books
In March, 1912, the report for the
years previous, showing the work
done. The St. Msry's system had
cost at that time s124, l54.33 and the
expense of the examination and en-.
cheering had cost s9S. 900. l under.
stand from engineers that In putting
In public work 1t Is usual to charge
up from 5 to 10 per cen to engineer
ing expenses, but these people have
charged practically Is much to this
expense 90 for putting in the entire
work.
THE Milk river people have suffer.
ed for years and years. They have
sent delegations down to Washington,
who were treated discourteously, and
they have received no relief. People
have moved out Of that country, who
we're once prosperous farmers. We
beg the state of Montana to help US
out on this resolution and allow US
tina. small sppropri alton, which will
at least give Us an opportunity to
present our side OF the case to the
great white father in Washington"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29

Senate Record In Impeachment.

The impeachment of R,bert w.
Archibald, judge of the cour, OF com.
merce, and his removal! from office,
recalls similar proceedings 10 the
United States senate on former oc-
casions. The following is the record
Of impeachment cases and the ~results
William Blount, enator from Ten
nessee, in 1899; charges dismissed for
want of jurisdiction, he having pre-
viously resigned.
John Pickering, judge Of the United
States district court for New Hamp-
shire; removed from Office In 1904.
Samuel Chase, associate justice iot
the supreme court Of the United
States; acquitted 1905.
James II. Peck; Judge of the United
States district court for Missouri;
acquitted; 1881.
West q. Humphreys, judge of the
United States district court for Ten.
nessee; removed from Office 1862.
Andrew johnson. president Of the
United States; acquitted; 1868.
William w. Belknsp, secretary OF
war; acquitted 1875.
Chsrles Swayne, judge of the United
States district court for the Northern
district Of Florida; acquitted; 1905.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
WHEN A ROOM IS STUFFY.
cIoseness May Be Overcome When
Windows Can't Be Opened.

CIoseness May Be Overcome When
Windows Can't Be Opened.
There is no greater purifier Of air
than open windows. but sometimes in
sickrooms this method Of changing the
air is impossible.
Have you ever tried overcoming
closeness by carrying a rolled burning
newspaper through a sickroom? Equal
" good is a tablespoonful of vinegar
ignited over an alcohol lamp.
An atomizer for spraying cologne can
be used with toilet water or witch hazel
with refreshing effect.
There are special spirit lamps that
have a connection with a platinum ball
attachment that are excellent to per-
meate a room with purifying odors.
There are special mixtures for burning
in these lamps, but a good cologne or
toilet water answers.
The lamp burns until the platinum
ball grows red hot: then the fame is
extinguished. The vaporization Of the
cologne Is increased by coming in con.
tact with the heated metal, and the
room is soon fragrant.
A quick way to cool a room is to wet
a small crib sheet with cologne or wa
ter highly scented with perfumed bath
tablets. Hang in a draft Of air or
shake the sheet lightly while still wet.
Burning lump camphor is favored by
some nurses. especially in sultry
weather. as mosquitoes avoid the odor.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
Montana Metal Production.

As q result Of the increased prices
Of metals and the greater production
OF copper particularly, the total value
OF the metal output of Montana In
1912 was close to s64, 900, 900, accord
ing to preliminary estimates by V. G.
Heikes, OF the United States geologic.
al survey. This represents an in.
req Of nearly SO per cent in value
over the 1911 output and 10 the most
valuable production since that Of 1906.
About 70 per cent of this production
came from copper alone, about IL per
cent from silver, nearly six per cent
from gold, and nearly 3 per cent from
zinc.
An estim ated decrease OF over S per
cent in gold production brought the
output Of 1912 down to abou,
%, SOC, 900. This was probably due to
q diminished yield of mill bullion, e.
pecially In the Little Rockies district,
formally in Chouteau county but now
In Blaine county. The gold outpu,
from placer bullion eighty increased.
being sustained by six operating
dredges. The four boats at Ruby had
q successful season, and the Kansas
City plant, in Missoula county, and
the Maybe in Lewis and Clark coun
ty, we're active.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
The EASY Payment" Plan.

Anything can be bought on the in
stallment plan these days, from baby
carriages to tombstones. The worst
thing about the installment plan is
paying the installments, ssys . news.
paper man who is nov paying for Q
lot OF books on the installment plan.
It is easy for q young man to buy q
h%and-organ for 37i cents down and IA
cents per week, or q touring car or
anything else he wants and cannot az.
ford to buy.
The manufacturers and retailers of
such things are apparently afraid that
some young man will accumulate q
few cents uuspens, and these splendid
easy payment offers are dsngled before
his eyes to relieve him of the worry Of
thiugs relative to finance. II Q young
man wants something that he cannot
afford be had better 20 on wanting.
One easy payment should not be 90
bad, but It is better to want than
to have . variety Of easy payments
coming due every day In the week.