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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-19

WANTED-Ambitiou men between IS and 35 years to prepare for post office clerk. carrier and railway mail positions. Parcel post means many appointments in Connecticut. Particu- lars free. Write A. F. Richards, Springfield, Mass. mar19d
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PRINTIA G--J-ock at these prIces. S00 bA envelopes (-eSuIar business sIzelr card printed ia corner, $1.4V; I.UuV, S@; e.ueu, So' 4u.9V9, $!U; ovV notehe@ds' $6.0U; l9,UVJ, $l2.oO: oVU Istterheads, 1aXli, printed, SI-I0; i,VuO, $Z-oU' o,V09. Sy.50; Iu.UVV, S4S.OU; 5UL DlIheadS sxS5 5s printed, $I.oU; l,UUU, S2.Iu; 0.Uou, SI; I0,p0O, Sl%.oU; ouG statements Q "a \ S1s, printed, SI.4G; I,0UU, SI.sj; 5,UVU. y6; 1U.0C3. SlL. Printing O. every de- scription dons promptly. Send for sam pies. The Bulletin Co.,, RrlRters ana Binders. NCrWIch. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-19

Australian wheat production in 1911- 12 was A GOO coo bushels. and in 1912 I3 % OGo 600. while the current crop ot 1gf2-I4 is estimated at 10000 900 bushels for the four pal produc- ing states, which with an allowance Of 1 900 00h each for Tasmania and Queensland would bring this seasons wheat production up Jo 112.000 Geo bushels for ali Australia
 From Dec. 1. 1913. when the new oil from the 19lS-l4 crop was placed on the market, to Jan. "A 1914. 40S GOO gallons of olive oil have been exported from Seville, in comparison with 29, 500 gallons during the corresponding peri cd of 1912-13. Many oil merchants from other countries are here pur- chasing or making contracts for future deliveries, hence prices are abnormally high.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-19
W. ROUSE. Auc tione el AUCTION
THURSDAY, MARCH 2s, 1914,

There will be sold at public auction at Scott DeWolf's Farm, in Preston,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-19

WANTED-A small farm on or near trolley line from Willimantic to New London. Andrew G. Pember, Baltic Conn. mar14d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-19

WANTED Position by practical rnar13d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-19

AGENTS wanted to sell Davis antique furniture polish; Sometning new. every home needs it; quick sales, large profits; write today. Davis Antique Furniture House, SaYbrook, Conn
 marl6d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-19

we pay top market prices. Inquire at s49 lain St, Willimantic (Shoe Store).
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mar19d
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WANTED-Gfrl spoolerss good pay, steady work. CIIen Woolen Mills, Nor witch Town. mar17d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-19

FERREyTS WANTE.D-Address Carl Melvin Jewett City. mar19d
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19
for Outdoor Sporte

| no be properly equipped for the
cross country walk or for a quick
spin on the ice or to enjoy the exhilara-
ton OF tobogganing or skiing Is to
double ones capacity for pleasure.
Short skirts made of durable fabrics
are as much in demand as the fully
slitted tango frock at present
These sports suits are extremely in
teresting in their endeavor to con-
form in a measure to the demand of
present day vogues without sacrificing
too much of their comfort giving char
acteristics that are intended to domi-
nate their types.
One smart costume offers an ex-
cellent styled skirt for serious consid-
Grafton.
1t is made OF checked tweed, rather
light in weight, but very woolly in tex
ture. Corduroy or serges made in this
fashion would provide very practical
skirts for skating u other sports wear
and would be especially attractive II
trimmed with any of the new fur cloths
so voguish and at the same time prac-
teal.
with these skirts are offered bloom
ers made OF French flannel pongee silk
or Shanghai silk,
Sweaters OF decided colors are also
worn with skirts of this description.
Those knitted with Angora woods in
the popular Norfolk jacket fashion and
provided with a low hung widely de-
signed belt are especially we'll liked
Italian silk knitted sweaters, which
cling closely to the figure are also in|
demand as are the knobby long fring-|
ed scarfs made of gayly colored silks|
and woods, which are now becoming|
very popular,
These silken sports dress accessories|
are particularly adaptable for wear
with the loosely hung, straight lined|
type of sport coat now shown in the|
shops.
With large patch pockets. loosely cut
sleeves and a practical. we'll cut high
closing front. such coat develops into
an admirable garment for wear during
inclement weather or for skating OF
other very active exercises, as iti
weight is nominal and not obtrusive
yet II protects the wearer fully.
Heavy wool ratines. velours, delaines
duvetyns and tweeds are practical ant
handsome materials to use for the con.
structlon of such coats.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19
Making Merry Cine for the Little folks Masbnstons Birthday

box covered with green and brown
Grape to represent the soil and grass.
To the branches Of the tree pretty
white tissue paper cherry blossoms
should be tied. twisted or pasted so
that they will not fall off during the
meal, and at the end or wherever con-
venient on the branches red rubber
balloons limitations Of big cherries,
should be attached Across each ball
loon in gold or silver the name Of the
guest for whom 1t Is intended should
be carefully printed in bold letters II
desirable before Initiating these chill
dren's toys little favor could be in
serted to add to the amusement of the
diners.
When these inflated balloons are re-
moved by the guests a lot OF fun Is sure
to follow, for each child will have to
chase his or her toy when 1t is knocked
out of the hands, and there will be
CONSERVATION among them when the
first one explodes with loud report.
These air balloons cost about Is cents
apiece and are filled with a bellows.
To carry out the cherry tree Idea
bonbon boxes shaped like logs, with
brown and green Grape paper, to which
miniature hatChets are attached, are in
| harmony. Inside these boxes candied
| cherries with chocolate hatChets make
' the scheme even more complete
4 II desira BILE the walls and ceiling can
be draped with festoons OF white era pc
paper cherry blossoms. with an occa-
siona brown twig to make them seem
more natural
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19
Row to Buy Wtsely

ONE OF the first questions the young
housewife should ask herself is, DO
know how to buy?" And If the an
ask, What is the matter with the way
in which | buyT"
The knowledge of how to buy is the
handspring in the works of household
economy. and every clever woman who
finds that she cannot economic as she
ought to should look to the way she
buys for the trouble.
1t is false economy to buy second or
third rate goods But unfortunately
very often housewives are buying in
ferior materials quite unconsciously
This is apt to occur even to the wisest
shopper in the matter of canned goods
The tradesmen can hand to the igno-
rant buyer third rate foods put up by
very unreliable manufacturers.
1t is not right nor is it sensible that
the ordinarily prudent housewife
should be completely at the mercy of
INSCRIPTIONS merchants in this way,
and little judicious thinking will
remedy matters.
In the first place, II is often a safe
course to avoid cut rate stores BY
this are meant the stores which lure
the unsuspectng public into their por-
tails by advertising standard articles at
cut rates. They only do this to trap
the buyers into other purchases.
or course many reliable shops have
their bargain days" but the shop
which goes in for constant cutting is
usually not a safe one. For instance.
such store will put the price on a
standard article down a few cents in
order to give the impression that its
| goods are far more reasonable in price
than at any other shop Any woman,
| Knowing that the market price for So
and SOS breakfast food is Is cents at
all the shops, thinks. OF course, that II
this particular store sells that one arti-
Gle for IL cents the rest of Its goods
must be extremely reasonable.
On the contrary If this shop lowers
the price of a really good article it is
simply in order to raise the rates on
Inferior materials and sell them as first
class foods.
The buyer, then. should beware of
such shops and stick to the stores she
has tested and knows to be reliable,
Even then she should not be salts
fed to take any brand the store may
offer because II must have all the
makes in stock in case there Is a call
for them The housewife should know
just what brand she wants and ask for
IT by name and see that she gets 1t.
The question now arises as TO how to
know the first class brands The solu-
ton lies In avoiding all timed goods
which are put on the market anony-
mously And this means those hun
dreds OF cans of goods known only by
fancy names which mean nothing No
one can be held responsible for the
quality Of the goods unless the name
OF the maker is stamped on the label.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19

to see who can cut out tho cleverest
silhouette of Washington.
Candy boxes decorated with the head
Of the celebrated man and filled with
sweets make good prize awards in this
game.
When the children are tired of play
ing games the hostess may gather the
tots about her chair and entertain
them with little stories and anecdotes
of Washington and his family.
When 1t is time to serve refresh
ments each child should be assigned a
partner. and the line should then
march to the dining room in order
The decorations of the table should be
suitable for the occasion
An appropriate and inexpensive dec
grafton is a cherry tree covered with
paper flowers or imitation blossoms. A
tree from three to Ave feet high should
be firmly placed in the center Of the
table after being securely nailed to a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19

extremely pretty in addition to Its run.
A small branch from real CHERRY
tree should be embedded in large pot
or tub and furnished with tissue paper
leaves
The cherries are made by rolling tiny
gifts. which may be extremely mex
pensive. in cotton batting and cover
ing with scarlet tissue paper me
cherries are fastened to the tree with
cotton or something else easily broken.
One player at a time is blindfolded
and sent to Gull cherry from the tree
II a player can reach the tree and cap
ture cherry the git concealed at its
heart belongs to him.
Old and young wrl appreciate the
fun of a test game especially appro-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19
Banlsblng Gray balr

THE first gray hair! What tragedy
its appearance Is to the average
woman 1t is a sign of her declining
youth, a goodby to her beauty
or course she wants to know how to
get rid of this telltale mark or how to
cover 1t so that all the world may not
know She usually makes the mistake
of plucking II out when It first appears,
not knowing that for every gray hair
she pulls out five or ten may grow in.
The thing to do is to find the cause Of
grayness the moment she sees it ap-
preaching and then to take remedies
before II is too late.
Dryness is a very frequent cause Of
the hair turning gray Dandruff is an
other reason. and OF course worry is
the greatest enemy Of all to the woman
who is afraid of gray hair
There are many preventives adver-
ttsed, but few are of any use,
If the woman who is threatened with
gray hair will only indulge in an egg
shampoo once every two weeks she will
find that the danger she dreaded will
be deferred for many years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19
Che Correct Ching In Stationery

NOTHING betrays woman's breed
ing more certainly than the style
Of her note paper Her handwriting or
her method of expressing herself may
be excused through the plea Of haste
or oversight, but the paper upon which
she writes must always be beyond
criticism.
The quality OF the stationery pro-
Vded is not always indicative of ones
choice. but unless the quality is ex-
celent there should never be any at
tempt at ornamentation in the way of
monographs and borders.
Every now and then an effort is made
to introduce colored inks and unusual
designs for monographs and other de-
tails out of the ordinary. but these fads
are accepted very slowly. In nothing
is more conservatism displayed than in
all pertaining to correspondence.
For instance the correspondence
card has required years for it to be
accepted in general way as an article
for practical corresp ondence for every
day usage. Now il has become so de-
manded 1t is used for all sorts of cor
respondence other than for what it was
originally intended to cover.
Regarding the use of colored papers,
white is always in good taste and Is
suitable for every purpose in letter
writing, bar none. The only precaution
to observe is that which regulates the
size of the sheets used for various types
Of formal letter writing
While cheap note paper is eXcusable
where a large amount is used-as for
instance. by children away at school or
members of the family away from
home-there should always be provd-
ed better grade of paper for what
one might rightly term polite COR
respondence.'
The easiest method of handling Jour-
nal letters which often pass between
members of the family is to buy single
sheets by the pound or to use tablets.
Indeed. single sheet note paper is fol-
lowing closely on the heels of the cor
respondence cards.
For ordinary correspondence the
double sheet is used, even though it be
the extra size which folds in four in
order to ft the small envelope which
accompanies it.
Addressed paper saves a great deal of
time and possible confusion since it Ia
not an unusual thing for an address to
be omitted when writing. The number
of unidentified letters which lie in the
dead letter Office would be greatly less
ened were the original addresses en-
graved or written upon them in the
proper manner.
Occasionally both monogram, crest
and address are used at the top of the
sheet, and when this is the case all
such printing should be quite small.
It is becoming more and more the
custom to use initials on all card tai
lies. place cards and such, as they give
o personal note to any gathering. This
uaA of initials is very attractive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19

When tinted paper is used many ar
tistic color combinations may be work.
ed out In this case the lettering is
sometimes in color accordance. or.
again, is laid in contrasting tones.
There are very pretty plaid and
striped novelty papers obtainable this
season at exclusive shops and houses
where such goods are sold Many of
these are usually lined with plain
colors inside. In the pastel shades
these fancy weaves have proved most
attractive.
certain white paper style is de-
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life that appeals to every child's heart
To make the day red letter one for
them have some sort of a celebration
for the little folks you know, even If
there are no children in your own
family.
In these days when instruction is Sc
carefully sugar coated, Washington
birthday affords the ambitious mother
an opportunity to ground even the
tiniest of her little ones in the elements
Of American history.
When sending out the invitations for
the party look about the shops where
appropriate cards for the purpose may
be found II you are an artist you can
paint each with a small Ratchet, Clus-
ter Of cherries or couple of American
flags crossed, with a cooked hat neatly
filling in the space between them.
Some fanciful formula may be used
in wording the invitation. You can use
a little verse for the purpose or it may
be a simple prose announcement. 1t is
fine idea to use the quaint phrase
ology of Washington's time.
The decorations may be artificial
cherry blossoms with draped American
flags. Bunting with streamers of blue
and buff may be used If you prefer. A
feature OF these decorations should be
large portrait of the Father of His
Country hung in the most conspicuous
place in the room.
A substitute for the cherry blossoms
may be made by taking the dead
branches of trees and trimming them
with artificial leaves cut out Of green
paper and with cherries made by COW
ering bits of cotton with red tissue pa
per. These may be suspended over the
doors or in other prominent places.
An artificial cherry tree may be
planted in a little tub, filled with sand
The outside of the tub may be given a
handsome appearance by covering 1t
with Grape paper The cherries may be
fashioned large enough to hold a small
gift for the children, and the picking Of
these cherries may be made one of the
entertaining features of the party.
Many delightful games and contests
may be devised for the little ones.
Prizes should be given, but care should
be taken that every child eventually
gets tiny gift.
First of all, the little ones on their
arrival should be told a little about the
great and good man whose birthday
they are celebrating. Then several of the
CnllOTen SnOulQ De CHOSEN TO
decorate the portrait OF Washington,
which hangs in the place of honor.
The tiniest boy and girl and the oldest
boy and girl may be chosen for this
purpose. The little folks may vote for
the two whom they wish to do this by
writing a name on a card and dropping
it into a colonial hat of paper. which
is passed around.
The ceremony may consist Of hang
ing garland or wreath of green, pref
erably laurel, over the portrait and
placing a flag or flags with it. Then
some one should sit down at the piano
and play My Country, It's of Thee,
or some other patriotic air which the
children can join in singing. The chill
dren may then file past the portrait,
each little girl making a courtesy and
each little boy saluting the pictured
representative of the Father Of His
Country.
The little boy or girl who can tell
anything about Washington should be
asked to stand up in front of the por-
trait and relate il to the others.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19

ner, and. standing at given distance,
each youngster should throw a Ratchet
at the tree The one who succeeds in
cutting off the largest bough or twig
should be given first prize. and other
prizes may be graded In proportion to
the childs achievement.
Hunt the Ratchet is simply form
of an old game The children are all told
to close their eyes while one of their
number hides a small Ratchet When
the Ratchet is safely hidden they are
told to open their eyes and search for
It. The child who succeeds in finding
it then has the privilege OF hiding it,
Another way of playing the game is
for the hostess to hide tiny hatchots in
various places through the house and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19

/ For the egg shampoo only the yolk
OF the egg Is used. and this Is rubbed
into the scalp we'll, then all over the
| hair. the entire head being well rinsed
with warm water afterward.
| One way of hiding gray hairs Is to
darken them. This does not mean dye
them. Preparations containing heats
foot OIL are very efficacious for darken-
ing gray hair
One lotion Of this kind that could be
used to good effect contains one part of
bay rum three parts Of neatsfoot oil
and one part OF French brandy These
should be measured accurately and
then mixed together Use this as a
hair wash daily. Shake well before
using.
An excess of lime In the system is
said to have a tendency to make the
hair brittle and cause it to split and
crack This. by admitting air to the
inner cells of the hair. causes gray
ness: hence hard water for drinking
purposes should be avoided, as should
other things which contain quantities
| Of lime
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19

pirate for a Washington celebration,
called red, white and blue"
To play it several ribbons In each Of
the three coors will be required. Rib
bons should be all of the same length.
which may be anything from one to
two yards long Coored tapes or even
strips of bright silesla or paper mus
lin in the three hues can be substituted
if ribbon would make the game too ex-
pensive.
Some one is appointed leader and
holds in his hands one end OF each of
the ribbons employed in the game. The
rest of the company form a circle
around the leader and retain the OPP
poslte ends OF the triColor streamers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19
for Wasbington'e Birth
day Entertainments


SMALL colonial figures pasted on
pedestals may serve as place cards.
The historic cherry tree and the in
evtable Ratchet in all sorts of shapes
and forms make nice souvenirs.
Attractive oblong boxes covered in
white silk with a design of cherries on
them make dainty prizes for a WASH
ingtons birthday contest.
Easily made candle shades are Of
white paper, decorated with small red
hatchets, the blade edged with gilt.
The top and bottom of the shades are
finished in a twisted red or blue cord.
Entree dishes are ordinary paper
cases with three double frills OF tri-
color tissue paper, the outer and short
er one blue, the inside one red
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19

II is splendid idea TO have the
youngsters come to the party in colo
NAL dress, but many mothers object to
Juvenile costume parties on the score
of the trouble it takes to get up the
costumes. Children so love to dress
up. however. and their satisfaction in
even the most inexpensive costume is
so great that II Is really worth while
to indulge them II possible. At q COS
tune party the children should dance
the minuet very little instruction be-
ing needed to insure fairly good re-
suits
Tabeaux are a delightful diversion,
and if the interest OF some older chill
dren among the guests can be enlisted
in advance these may be rehearsed and
made a feature of the party A corner
of the hall may be screened off for the
tableaux. Where there are double
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19

Hold on. red!" blue and white will
hold on" Red will let go. II he says.
Let go, white!" red and blue-that
is the persons holding these colors. OF
course-wil let go and white will
hold on
Any player failing to obey the COM
mand according to the order Is dropped
from the circle and afterward con-
demned to perform some ridiculous
stunt.
Silhouette cutting being such popu-
lar pastime al present an appropriate
number called Washington sllhouettes
might be arranged to lead off the
fun.
! This requires as many small square!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19
Glass Call Belle

TN a house where call bell Is USED
on the table nothing would be more
acceptable than one of the beautiful
art glass bells that are MADE In wont
derful colors and shapes
The tinkle OF these bells Is truly
beautiful. not harsh and jarring as \
that of many metal bells And thu
coors of the bells soft and subdued
with a shade of dull gold in theml
make them harmonic with almos1
every sort OF china
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signed with a hairline of pink. produce
ing charming fanciful effect The en-
veope, which matches. is lined with
pink Delicately tinted blue paper is
designed with faint plaid furnished
by crossed hairlines of a deeper blue
There are also soft grays to be found
which harmonize very well with the
embossed or stamped self colored in
itials used. Gray papers are always in
good taste. and in tinted papers the
tone Is exceeded in popularity only by
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19

because she had always studied in the
family living room.
Usually the child should study in a
q"iet room II three or four children
stddy together some older person
should sit with them. The study hour
can be made the mothers mending
hour Then the mother will be within
call II her help is wanted, and she can
watch the studying to see that time is
not wasted and much unnecessary
work Is not done.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-19
Che Quiet Study -Four

A CHILD is never too young to be
taught to concentrate on his
studying Some children learn to con-
centrate in spite of their surroundings
There was once a little girl who could
never study unless she was surrounded
by chattering and laughing relatives