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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
A MoonIicht Sail.

It was a bright moonlight night when some men started out together for a sail. The sea was calm when they started. but soon the waves be- gan to toss the boat and the men had to bail out the water.
 hour, they were surprised to see &, bright light which they thought shone from the lighthouse: but as they sailed nearer they saw that it was a ship on fire and heard people screaming.
 A man had jumped overheard and was swimming towards them. When he got near the men saw that he held a baby in his arms and so they pulled him into their vessel More and more people swam from the burning ship. until the vessel was so crowded that the men decided to sail for the shore.
 JESSIE L. BREE EAUT
 East NOrMich. N Y
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAKE
The Greek War.


 There is a man we are acquainted with who has just come back from the Greek war. We took care of his horse, and that is how we knew him.
 He came to our house the day school begun after Christmas vacation to see his horse, Dan. He told my mother all about the war. He said: 'HThe Turks were cruel to my people. They slashed women and burned women and children by the dozen. It was awful! Don't you think SO i? I do.''
 He said in the village where his mother and father lives about one hundred or more soldiers were saved. For three months they had no work to do. There was fun and music every bit of the time. His mother and fath- CT were glad to see him when he got back to Greece. When he left again they were very sad over his depart ure-
 When he reached America he was glad to see us and his horse. Dan, and all his friends. He said the Greeks are glad they won.
 am glad for them! Aren't you glad?
 VIOLA HOWARD. Age 12.
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

rel Inside was a big nut which pleased the eye of the gray squirrel.
 He said to himself: 'I wonder if it would be safe to get that nut? It looks so goodi"
 The little gray squirrel at last de- cided that it would be safe. So he ven- rured in and behold the trap door closed and shut the squirrel inside.
 There was no chance to get out, the door was so tightly closed. He ate the nut and it tasted good. He looked around for more, but no more could he see.
 At last boy came and threw open the trap door. The little squirrel (by chance) skipped from the boy and ran back Gin safety) to his home in the forest.
 MIRIAM CHURCH, Age 10.
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
Three Kinds of Fannie.

4 boy who had a pocketfuI of cop pers dropped one into the missionary box, laughing as he did so, for he had no thought in his heart about Jesus or the heather. Was his penny as light as tin?
 As 6 second boy dropped his penny into the box he shed a tear, and his heart said, Poor heathenl I am sor- ry they are so poor, so ignorant and so miserable" That was g. silver pen ny, the gift of a heart full of pity.
 But there was one scholar who gave a penny, saying: For Thy sake, Lord Jesus! Oh that heather may hear of Thee, the Saviour of Mankind!" That was a golden penny, because it was theFgift of faith and love.
 ROSILDA CHAMPAGNE, Age s.
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
My Flowers.

Dear Uncle Jed: Every spring make a flower garden and SOW some seeds and plant some plants. I water them every day, and when summer comes all the plants blossom.
 I pick some of the flowers and put them in a glass of water in the house.
 In the autumn I pick the seeds and take the plants In the house so the frost will not kill them. I get some black rich soil and put it in the flower pots and plant the flowers in it.
 It is nice and sweet when the flow CTS are in the house.
 HELEN WISNESKIE, Age Is.
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

had. huge and cheap cigars in their mouths The little boy dressed like a girl until he was six years old. The children dress like their par ents.
 If the women are rich they have gold caps. The Dutch girls would rather go with out food but they want their jewelry. They like necklaces best of all, some of coral and the poorer people had beads or limitations of coral. They made some cheese and butter and we ate and then went to another town.
 INEZ MESSER, Age Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
BOYS AND GIRLS DEPARTMENT

little girl who had written three had appeared. As he did not know the little lady had ever written him a letter, of course he did not know why One or all are likely to appear in due time; and yet it may be possible not one of them ever will. It depends wholly upon how we'll the work is done.
 The Wide-Awakes who are winning most books keep sending in their let ters and ask no questions. If a letter or story does not appear there is us- ually 8 good reason for its failure to get into print
 Do not get impatient. but keep working, and you will surely win a book as reward for painstaking in dustry
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
FaaI Miserahle2

Out of sorts. depressed, pain in the back-Electric Bitters reneWs your health and strength. A guaranteed Liver and Kidney remedy. Money back if not satisfied. It completely ulent liver trouble for eight months. After four doctors gave him up he took Electric Bitters and Is now a well man. Get a bottle today; 1t will do the same for you. Keep in the house for all liver and kidney complaints. Perfectly safe and dependable, Its results will surprise you Soc and S1.00. H. E. BuckIen & Co.,, Phila- delphia. or St. Louis. or The Lee & Osgoed Co.,, Norwich, Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
POETRY.
Doily's Lesson

Come here, you nigoraInuS! I'm 'shamed to have to 'fess You don't know any letter 'Cept just your cookie $. Now listen, and I'll tell you This round holes name is o. / And when you put a tail in It makes it Q, you know. And if it has a front door To walk in at, it's c. Then make a seat right here To sit on. and it's c. And this tall letter, dolly, Is I, and stands for me; And when it puts a hat on. It makes a cup O T. And curly I Is J, dear,
 And half of B Is P. And E without his slippers on Is only F, you see. You turn A upside downwards, And people call it V; And if it's twins like this one, W twill be. Now. dolly, when you learn 'em, You'll know a great hig heap Most much's 10 dolly!
 b'lieve you've gone asleep!
 Youths Companion.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
4 Winter Cough.

A stubborn, annoying, depressing cough hangs on racks the body, weak ems the lungs, and often leads to se- rious results. The first dose of Dr. Kings New Discovery gives relief. Henry D. Sanders. of Cavendish, Vt, was threatened with consumption af- ter having pneumonia. He writes: ''Dr. Kings New Discovery ought to be in every family; it is certainly the best of all medicines for coughs, colds or lung trouble" Good for children's coughs. Money back if not satisfied. Price 50c and $1.00. At all druggists. H. E. Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or St. Louis, or The Lee & Osgood Co.,, Nnr-zich. Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
rhe rrue Story of oick,s poIIar.

Dick was a bootblack, and the only home he had was in an old cellar. He slept fin the cellar every night with 8 newsboy. Dicks stand was by a rail- road station.
 Have shine. mister? Only five centsi" cried Dick as the people went by.
 One day it was raining, and Dick had all the work he could do. Nickel after nickel fell in his pocket When he counted them he had twenty-one dollar! Dick felt rich. He had paid the rent that morning. He had food and clothes home. He could do what he chose with the dollar. Dick took his dollar and gave it to some poor people so they could have a nice Christmas dinner
 FRANK PARDY, Age F.
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln was born in Ken lucky Feb. 12, 1909. He did not go to school very long. His mother taught him at home. He used a shovel for a slate and a piece of charcoal for a pencil He liked to read very much He borrowed many books from his neighbors. Some of the books he read are Esope's Fables, Life of Washington and Pilgrims Progress.
 When he was 10 years old his mother died. His father married again. His bed in the loft was made of leaves which he gathered. He was very hon. est. One day a lady came into the store where he was 8 clerk and bought
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
Adventure of a eray souirre,,

Dear Uncle Jed: In the middle of the forest lived gray squirrel. He came to the edge of the forest every day, had nearly all the nuts he wanted in store for winter
 Now the breezes hNd been telling of winter for quite a while. The trees had long ago shed their coat of leaves.
 One day as this gray squirrel came out of the wood he spied a big box on the stone wall. It was box trap which some naughty boy had set to catch some Pear, helpless little squiE-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
Taftville.
What Grandma Found.

Dear Uncle Jed: I like to read the stories the little girls and boys write to you. and thought I would write and tell you about the deer antler my grandpa found.
 One day when he was coming home from the woods he saw something ly- ing on the ground ahead of him. He thought it was a stick, but when he got up to it he found it was a deers antIers. He brought it home and we have it upon the shelf to show ot peo- pie who have never seen one. It weighs pound and half.
 The deer seem to like to stay on my papa's farm. Sometimes we have seen as many as nine at once.
 Sometime I will write and tell you about my bantamS.
 RANDALL SHERMAN, Age s.
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
Her Party

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going to tell you about my party. I had friends from TaftvilIe and from Central ave- nue. We had a great time.
 We had nuts peanuts and a great many other things. 1t started about o'clock and ended at o'clock
 When the children went home they said they never had a fine time before
 LORETTA PICHE, Age 10. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
How Our Bread Is Made.

In the spring when all the trees are beginning to bud the farmer tills his land. Then he sows bushels full Of curious seed, called wheat
 He watches over it and sometimes puts up scarecrows to frighten the crows away. If the farmer would let crows get at the wheat, they would scratch up the seeds from the ground and eat it.
 Late in summer the farmer cuts down the stalks of wheat and it has to pass through a threshing machine. Then he brings the wheat to the mill to be ground into flour. Some of this flour he keeps for use in his famlly, but most of. it he sells after which It is sent to the city and is sold in the stores.
 Sometimes bakers buy this flour by the barrel and make bread to sell out of it: also, some women buy this flour and make it into bread which We eat at meal times
 NOy-1yi-h
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
Her LlttIe Seaman Friend-

When I was visiting Holland dur Ing my summer vacation, we came to & small town and went to a. little house near there. We knocked at the door, for We could not ring the bell because there was not any. There were four children, two boys and two girls living there.
 The largest girl kept the house very neat We stayed there two weeks The girls wore lace caps, very stiff with starch, and they had parts turned back like wings. They wore petit coats and the more the girls wore the more the neighbors admired them.
 Now let me tell you about the boys They had the widest trousers and they
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

Veronica RocheIeau of North Frank lin: I thank you very much for the prize book you sent me. l have read 1t all through and found it very inter esting. hope will get another one soon.
 AIn1ira KrsTner of Colchester. re- eeived my prize book, Miss Thistle down, and am very much pleased with it. have read it all through and think 1t ts lovely Thank you very much for 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
My Visit to Switzerland.

Dear Uncle Jed: When I was years old my aunt and uncle took me to Basel Switzerland. Basel was not so very far off where we lived, as we lived in southern Germany.
 We started very early one morning, and got there late in the afternoon. We then went to stay with one of my uncleS.
 Early the next afternoon we went to a big museum. I will tell you some of the things I saw there. As we came in the door we saw big tent. Soldiers (made of wax) were posted all around it. Inside of this tent were sailors, soldiers and officers. They were made of wax, too.
 My uncle told me to turn around and look up at the door. I did. There I SEW mans head. It was a clock, and every minute the man would stick his tongue out. I enjoyed that very much.
 We then went into room where there was nothing but bed, and what a bed it was! It was four times as wide as our ordinary beds.
 The next room was filled with weapons, shields and other different things which they had used in the days of wars.
 We saw one sword which was five and one-haf feet long. It was very thick, but also very sharp.
 Then we went upstairs and came in to room where we could see nothing but dishes. All of them had been used in olden times, as we call it.
 We went further on and we came to a place where the walls hung full of pictures. One of those pictures liked very much.
 It was little cottage standing by itself. Before it was lake. Across the lake was the railroad track. On both sides of this railroad track were high berry bushes, so the track was completely hidden.
 After we had seen all those things and many more we went back to my uncles.
 The next day we went out boat sail ing on the Rhine. I liked that and hope some of the Wide-Awakes will have a chance to sail on the Rhine some time.
 We stayed for the rest of that week, then we started for home.
 had a very fine time
 ANNIE EENZIER. Age II.
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
Sulpholac as: 'Is:tn:s; stssi io; ;fsstf's isss%s

You can now obtain this scientific preparation unequalled for the care of the skin.
 In the most distressing cases of eczema, acne, pimples, hives, rash and all burning, itching skin affections, many physicians prescribe SULPHO- LAC.
 SuLPHOLAC combines sulphur with
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
The King of All Laxativss.

For constipation use Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, of Buffalo. N. Y. says they are the king of all laxatives. They are a blessing to all my family and I always keep a box at home" Get a box and gel well again Price 25c. At Druggists or by mail H. B. Bucklen & Co, Phila- delphia or St. Louis, or The Lee & Osgood Co, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

one of the most highly -pr1zed gern
 destroyers known to medical scienoe SULPHOLAC is a truly scientific remedy for arresting anu healing dis eases of the skin. At druggists e. good sized jar with directions for Soc
 Get SULPHOLAC today and sec how this cream benefits your akin. For free sample write to Hudson G Co., Inc, 14s-151 West seth Street, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
Rulss fpr Youna Writers.

1 Wrise nIainly osa one side Of the paper only, and number tho pages.
 2 Use pen and ink. not pencil,
 8. Short and pointed articles viii be given preference. Do not use over 25o words.
 {. Original stories or letters o0sy will be used.
 s. Write your name, age and ad- dr,,s plainly ct the bottom of the story.
 Address all communications to fUn- cle Jed. Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
The Pet Bird.

One summer afternoon four chiI- dren went for a walk Hans, the. eld- est of the four. saw a poor little bird i'll the bushes. He took the bird home and made for it Q bed behind the stove
 Next morning when the children came downstairs they could not see anything of the bird. Finally Hans saw the bird upon the wall.
 Tn a little while Hans made a cage for 1t and kept 1t the rest of its life
 CLARA PARK Age 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

Accept no substitute. If your druggist cannot supply you, send 25c or 5Oc to the MUSTEROLE Com pany. Cleveland, Ohio. and we will
 O. A. King, MishawaI1a. Ind, says: We consider this a very valuable asset to our medicine cabinet and al ways have a supply on hand"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
They Study the Stars.

Dear Uncle Jed: like to watch the stars on clear nights. My brother and sister go out with me and we have found several stars like the picture of a group shown in a book.
 The picture shows a man with Q shield and dagger. There were three stars in his belt; and there were also two dogs and a bulls head.
 We shall try to learn the names of other stars later.
 RUTH DICKINSON, Age z.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
Will Stand Pat.

Colonel Goethals, having got used to the climate of the isthmus. will not have to break himself in to the eli mate of Alaska-nor to the more rig orous environment of Mulberry Bend. Chicago Record Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

Of 6O6 fires last year on the national forests of Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma more than One-half were caused by lightning. Campers set about one-tenth, and railroads one twentieth.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
Pages Nine to Twelve

the pain goes scooting. How the cool. soothing relief comes after wards
 MUSTEROLE gives instant relief from Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Tonsii- its, Group, Stiff Neck Asthma, Neuralgia, Headache, Congestion PleuriSy, Rheumatism, Lumbago. Pains and Aches of the Buck or J O i n [ $ Sprains Sore Muscles
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

F. A. Elliott, state forester of Ore gon, says that cooperative fire patrol associations among lumhermen for prevention of forest fires have proved their worth.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

Whatever you are-Be that! Whatever you say-Be true! Straightforwardly act ysN Be honeSt-in fact,
 Be nobody else but you.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

HOW combined the amazingly curative properties of mustard with other in gradients into a wonderful ointment.
 It is called MUSTEROLE. And it does what mustard plasters used to the blisterl
 You just rub MUSTEROLE in That's all Then watch how soon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

Froster Feet, Colds of the Chest Cit pre- vents Pneumcnia).
 At your druggists, in 25c and soc jars, and a special large hospital size for S2.5O.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
Millions Now Know MUSTEROLE

They used to put up with the muss and the bother of mustard plasters.
 For, after all, nothing gave such
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

Roadside signs, each containing single catchy sentence in large type, are proving effective in warning against fires on western forests. They
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
How I Spend a Lonesome Day.

Dear Uncle Jed: thought I would write you how I spent one lonesome day. In the morning I went to Sun day school, and in the afternoon I went to a friends house. We played fine games and we also played school Then we ate our supper and went home. I wasn't a bit tired, because I had such a pleasant day.
 BEATRICE FREEMAN, Age s. Nnpvu1nh
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

Incense cedar is proving valuable for piling on the Pacific coast where marine bOrers are particularly trouble some.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12
FOREST NOTES.

The legislatures of Virginia and South Carolina are considering ad- vanced forestry legislation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

IIIlIIleuIdlt, SUCH IdsI- ing relief as the old time mustard plaster.
 It smarted and blis- tered like all get-out, but 1t surely did the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

give the essentials and tell the import ance of protection against forest fires.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-12

MIRIAM CHURCH, Age 10. Uncasville.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28
Help Wanted

to learn the auto ! mobile business: special rates given to secure clauffeurs to fill these positions 0f6ered. We guarantee to
 qualify you to make good. 46B
 gtratford avenue Phone 40A0. u tdRO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28

0ung Men The largest Auto school in the state Full course $25S at easy terKns- No linn tied, time. Wil1mann Garage. opp cemetery, Etratford Ave. E
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28
Real Estate. For Sale

FOR SALE OR RENT at Fairneld beach. room single cottage. E.
 ". s. Pickett. Phone BIO. FairfleId. Conn. D IT ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28

WANTED-A Stock 1aiesmam Tor O Connecticut compensation located in hove decided to sell ss5' 'ooo of pre- 6erred stock and whose ability ag 0uch can get him . gteAdy po0it1oD with bright future. Call or addrees Room 6O4, Cutler Bldg. 113 Church { 8t.. New Haven. Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28

FOR sAL-At Public Auction, at 10 o'clock a. m-, Dec. 14th. 1914, at the banking house of Burr & Knapp. e23 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn, all the furniture of said banking house, consisting of partitions. safes, 8 desks of vari- ous sorts, numerous office chairs
 stools, etc. and all office appliances belonging to said firm now on the premises at 923 Main St J. c. Chamberlain, Trustee for Burr 6 Knapp, s23 Main St.. Bridgeport. Conn. H 25 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28
snoe Repairing

and Winter. Waterproof. Out wears white oak, costs a little more Ask the Goodyear Shoe Repairing Co.,, 76 John St., 945 B. Main. Tel 1891 We call and deliver.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28
For Sale
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Lease Of the premises. No. e23 Main St., Bridgeport. Conn. now occupied by the banking house of Burr & Knapp. Lease has three years yet to run, and the rental is $500 a month. J. c. Chamberlain, Trustee for Burr & Knapp, 9zS Main St.. Bridgeport, Conn,
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28

DROP AROUND AND sEcE ME. Real Estate advertisements look alike. [ ean offer the home or other invest ment you want, Prices, terms and gaA1eg right. McAvoy. Security Building. Tel. 493O. R 13 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28

No matter what you want try The Farmer Want Col unln.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28
Dog KenneAO

GENERAL DEI,n6ATs reeiuterea ao.- ton terrier stud. dark brfndle, white markings, screw tail 13 pounds bw Major Delmar. Fee &1O. Hairs Boarding Kennela LfndIey St, Bridgeport. Conn 6 1s ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28
GIazfno

THE BRIDGEPORT GLASS CO.,, re- silver mirrors, equal to new, carry 1n stock French and American Plate Glass. Real estate and car- pnenter trade Bolictted. 26 Middle Gt. u 16 stR
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28

JOSEPH DUCATELLA, shoe repair ing in all branches: only best ma 4erial used: superior workmanship. Prices the lowest. Shoe shining
 1914 East Main St D IT bss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28
Dye1na and CIeanIna

BOSTON CLEANING AND DYEENG CO.,, 1S7 Fairfield Ave. are experts on ladies and mems garments, silks, 1aces. Curtaine, gloves and feathers Mems suits sponEed pressed 50c.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28

FOR sALE-Main Street property, corner lot B1 by %. Two family Good location for bVB1fnoga- Georg0 w. Finn. IS Arcade. 6 1S all"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28

,. F McREDMoND has opened archi- tect office at 10e1. East Main St. Estimates cheerfulIy furnished.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28
Shoe shine Parlors

TELEPHONE SHOE SHINE PAR. LOR- Best shine in the city Ladies and mems hats cleaned and block. cd. Best service and best work. maushtp. 1S1 Fairfield Av@1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28

buy all kinds of sec- ond hand furniture. Geo F. To- tams RedheId's old stand, 43 Har- rtson St. Telephone 1O15-2.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28

DU FLEx RUBBER soLEs wear for months. Sansone Bros, IA Con. gress St. Shoe Repair Shop Good workmanship and satisfaction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28

WIT DO AUToNrOB1LE PAINTING. Trimming. Tops. ana Slip Govern First class work at reasonable prices. Auto Bodies our Speciality Metropo1Itas Auto. Carriage Co., 4so Grand st U I eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28
Architect

LEONARD AGEEI16, sos Court Ex- change building. No Ell State & St. Bridgeport. Conn 2s ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28

gHoRE COTTAGES s1.oo6 to s4. 800; shore lots $50 to $1.60Os New Hae ven cottages: tenements. also farms. sale and eIchange. Warrington. 39 Center St.. New Haven. Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-28
Male Help Wanted

MALE HELP WANTED-salesma in every county for highest grade garden and grass seeds, Permanent situation, good pay. Experience unn necessary. Cobb Co.,, Franklin. Mass. G 26 d~