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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
A Happx pay.

There had been but little snow or
cold weather that year. and little boys
and girls who had sleds had not felt
the use of them until that delightful
day when poor Peggy had to suffer
for her pleasure.
The three little sisters of that happy
family were combing their hair and
eager to get down to breakfast when
brother Fred came in shouting:
"Oh, sisters, / have just come from
the pond, and the ice is SO safe and
thick that I am sure mother will let
us go skating after breakfast
And indeed she must have, for not
long after found the three sisters and
Fred disappearing out of sight over
Che hill
Such a merry time as they had until
the oldest sister, Peggy, and little May,
On turning sharp corners around the
pond, ran into each other. May was
not hurt much but Peggy had sprained
her ankle.
The children did not know what to
do for Peggy could not walk a step.
1t was finally decided that she should
get on the sled and the children would
pull her home.
I am sorry to say that Peggy is just
taking her first steps after a week.
But l am pleased to say that she
will be more careful in the future.
DOROTHY e. BURGESS, Age H.
Lebanon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
DON'T WAIT
Take Advantage of a Eor~~ieh Cit :
GEMS Experiences.

When the back begins TO ache,
Don't wait until backache becomes
chronic;
Till kidney troubles develop;
Till urinary troubles destroy nights
rest.
Profit by a Norwich citizens ex-
periepce.
Mrs. Henry bearing, 4se e Main
Street. Norwich. Conn. says: Il suf-
fered terribly from pains in my back.
caused by disordered kidneys. L was
unable to turn over in bed and sound
sleep was out of the question. If
stopped, sharp twinges darted through
my body and I could hardly straighten.
My feet became swollen and other
parts of my body bloated. 1 was
treated by doctors, but wasn't helped.
When learned of Doan's Kidney Pills
I began using them They made me
feel like a different person"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster MiIburn Co, Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the nane-Doan's-and
take no other.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
Her Christmas Presents.

Dear Uncle Jed: 1 thought 1 would
write and tell you about my Christ
mas.
1 had q Christmas tree which 1 trim
med myself. l received Is Christmas
presents. being four handkerchiefs, a
watch, a chain, bracelet, a darning
set, a jewel case, a fancy powder box,
three hair ribbons. a game of cards, a
game called birds. a travelling case 81
two books. a pair of shoes. a pair Of
bedroom slippers. two thimbIes and
two crocheted corset cover ribbons in
blue.
1 sincerely hope all the readers Jared
as well as I did
Mamma and papa were equally well
supplied with presents.
RUTH GRANT, Age 49,
TaftyillS
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
How Coal Was Formed.

Once upon a time a great forest
f1ourished. The sun shone down on
this forest, and it was watered by
genial showers, while insects and other
creatures sported in its shades. 1t
was true that the trees and plants were
not like those we now see about US.
They were more like ferns and mares
tails and gigantic mosses.
In the fullness of time they died, and
fell and decayed, and others sprang up
that in the course of ages the, re-
mains of leaves, fruits and trunks &C
cumulated over the soil
The forest was situated near the sea-
shore. Then q remarkable change
took place. The land began slowly to
sink As the forest gradually sank
lower and lower the sea water began
to inundate it, and all the trees per-
ished. until at last deep water sub
merged the surface, which had once
been covered with a forest. At the
bottom of this sea lay the decaying
vegetation.
Upon the floor of the ocean this ma
teT'ial was slowly deposited. and thus a
coating Of mud overlap the remains of
the forest. In the course of ages these
layers grew thick and heavy, and
hardened into a great fiat rock. while
the trunks and leaves underneath were
squeezed together by the weight and
packed into a solid mass which be-
came back, and in the course of time
was transformed into coal.
After. ages and ages had passed by,
the bed of the sea ceased to sink, and
began slowly to rise. The water over
the newly made layers of stone be-
came shallower and at last the floor
was raised until it emerged from the
sea.
When we now dig down through the
rocks we come upon the portions of
trees and other plants which have
turned from wood and leaves into our
familiar coal
AUGUSTA SBERESHEVSKY. Age -
Norwich
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Norwich.
How They Made Christmas Happy.

Dear Uncle Jed: Friday evening my
sister and 1 went with our friends to
the church to hear the children recite
and sing and to see the Christmas tree.
We had a lovely time. The singing was
splendid and the recitations Interested
me. 1t was very cold when We started
out and ice covered the doorsteps.
One little boy was called to recite,
but when he got up to the front of the
church he put his finger in his mouth,
looked around at the Christmas tree,
and then ran away; while another who
was frightened said his piece so low
that scarcely anyone heard him
After the songs and recitations were
finished the presents were distributed.
[ received a large box of writing paper
and envelopes and a hand painted
fan; also a box of candy and an or
ange Those who had not missed more
than one or two Sundays received a
silver spoon with their initials on it.
1 hope you and all the Wide-Awakes
had a Merry Christmas.
The people in our neighborhood
made their Christmas a happy one by
helping the poor
JESSIE J.. BREHAUT.
East Norwich n Y
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08

also serve to support the dolls body.
Cut out the power cone and bend IL
around and paste G and D I'D to dot
ted line. Fold the cone together at this
line and crease sharply; this Wild leave
the cone broad and rounded in the
front and narrow in the back, as seen
in model No. 8. Then paste the mower
cone to the front of the dolls skirt ON
the inside by the front end of cone.
which end is indicated by Xxx near the
words power cone" Be sure to have
the bottom Of the cone rest on the ia.
bic, Level with the bottom of the skirt.
Miss Society will look as in No. 2.
Now we can get a smooth paste
board box cover Or tea tray; place the
doll upon 1T; put a ball or marble OF
the size indicated in figure under the
dolls skirt. then tilt the board or tray,
which you are to hold in your hand, in
any direction. Then you will see little
Miss Society gliding about and looking
quite ready to make q courtesy.
LILLE SPENCER REDpFNG.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE
AWAkES.

School was out for Christmas vaca-
ton. and 1 decided to visit my grand
mothers. I took the 1918 car from
FRANKLIN square and arrived there at
lib a. M
When 1 got there 1 stayed in the
house, because it was near dinner time.
After dinner l went over to Buela
Rogers house Ca girl friend, and she
showed me her presents. And then
went into the woods to gather ever
green's for Wreaths. When we got back
we went skating.
We came home about o'clock, and
then my grandfather showed US the
cows and chickens, and he let US help
him feed them.
After that we went into the house
and had supper. Then we lighted the
Christmas tree and played games
[ stayed there five days and came
home on Friday night. I hope to go
again, but intend to stay longer
AGNES KAMINSKI, Age IL
Norwich
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
Dttlldiilr

towards them, for now the boys hearts
were in their mouths.
Where are you boys geing9' he ask
ed as he came up t0 them.
Going heme.''
Where do you belong"
In that house yonder." pointing to
an old red house.
Where have you been?" The other
soldiers came up now.
Been down this way" The boys
voices were never so weak before.
Been to see your brother?" asked
one who had not spoken before. Inc
boys looked at him.
Now. boys, we know where you have
been,' said small fellow. You may
just as well tell US all about IT, We
know you've been to see 'ern, and we
are going to make you carry US where
'.No we amt" said Frank.
If you don't. it's going to be pretty
bad for YOU said the little corporal
He gave orders to two of his men,
who sprang from their horses, and,
catching Frank. swung him up behind
another cavalryman, The boys race
was very pale, but he bit his lip.
GO ahead" continued the corporal
to a number of his men, who started
down the path. You four men remain
here till We come back" he said to the
men on the ground and to two Athers
on horseback, Keep him here" jerk
ing ms thumb towards Whine whose
face was already burning.
I'm going with Frank" said Willie.
let me go. Frank make him let me
CO." he shouted, bursting into tears.
They rode slowly down the narrow
path, the dragoon holding Frank by the
leg.
(which way?' asked the corporal,
addressing Frank Which is it," the
corporal repeated. "Ain't yor going
to tell?" said he, firmly.
The boy said nothing.
The boy was brought before a large
tree and was tied around with both
hands. He suddenly felt weak and
thought his hour had come.
Now boys, get ready" said the cor
poral taking up his pistol
Next he thought he must have been
shot, for he felt wet about his face,
and was lying down. He heard some
one say He's coming to-" and another
replied "Thank Cod"
He opened his eyes and said,
What's the matter?
That's all right" said the little cor
poral, kindly. We were just a-tooling
with you"
where's Willie ," asked Frank.
Hes all right Well take You to
him. You are a very brave boy" re-
piled the corporal.
He was taken to Willie who was cry
ing, but they never told. When they
let the boys go, the little corporal
wished Frank to accept fiT@ dollar
gold piece. but he politely declined it.
FANNY ROSENBERG. Age IL.
Norwich
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
The Orphan Bow.

Once upon time there lived an old
ish woman and an. otdish- man. Their
home was in the country. It was very
lonesome for them without any chill
dren, so one day the old man was
reading the evening paper and read
about some children that would like
spectacle people.
The old man told his wife about
the children. so she agreed to take
one child and bring him up. They
went after the child and brought him
to their country home.
They named the little boy Willie.
He was about five years of age and q
bright and pretty little fellow.
Little Willie was proud to have a
home and liked his new mamma and
papa They were very kind and good
to him and the old couple liked the
little fellow and they all lived happy
ever after.
LAWRENCE RIVERS. Age IL.
Willimantic
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
Two Little confederates.

There We're once two little boys
named Frank and Willie. They were
walking on through the woods, what
they thought was safe distance. They
talked merrily about the general and
their friend Mills, when they found
themselves within twenty kards of a
group of federal soldiers, quietly sit
ting on their horse sand guarding the
road.
the boys jump. They would have crept
back but 1t was too late; they caught
sight Of the man nearest them
One of the stern Yankees command
ed: Halt thenais ana started to eolas
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
A Sad Story of Santa Claus.

Dear Uncle Jed: 1t was the night
before Christmas, and all the children
hung I'D their stockings. That night
there wasn't any snow. 1t was about
IL sociech Wnen Santa came by the
woods and the gypsies robbed him.
When the children woke up the next
morning they were much surprised
when they found nothing in their
stockings. Their fathers and methers
gave them presents and they were
happy all day.
WILLIAM EATON, Age 10,
Central Village
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
UNCLE JED'S TALK WITH WIDE
AWAkES.

There are some good resolves the
Wide Awakes might make with adj
vantage to themselves and to the de-
light of their parents.
How much p1easanter home life
woald be made should every Wide
Awake resolve to be obedieut to their
parents: and it would really make it
easier to be obedient to teachers.
Then a resolve to keep warm and
dry, for that means better health for
Ghe Wids-Awalle and less expense and
worry to parents, Do not think it is
smart to splash in water and to get
over boots in snow, or to sit with damp
clothing on. Careless children are not
expected to be mindful of these little
matters, which are really of great inn
portance, but every Wide-Awake
should.
resolve to learn something new
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
Worms the Cause of Your chiId's
Pains.

A foul, disagreeable breath, dark CTR
eies around the eyes. at times feverlsil
with great thirst; ehseks flushed and
then pale. abdomen swollen with sharp
cfamPiRg pains are all indications Of
worms. Don't let your child sure -
kielfa PEG Worm Killer will give sure
reiief@It kills lie WoFns-whiie is
laxative effect add greatly to the health
OF your child by removing the danger
Gus and disagreaabie effects of worms
and parasites from the system. Kick
apee W6FHa Killer as q health pro-
Queer should be In every household.
Psffeetly safe. Buy q box today.
Price ase, All bFusEtses ar hy mail
kiotspss Indian NOD cs. -Rti,a. - %
Issta.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08

Fsae diFeetfans for making Miss So
sa@ty sES quite important, Cut out the
head and body indicated by A, Now
cut OH the skirt, B, all around the out
side Csut the edge, E, all through the
short black lines down to dotted Ane.
Then bend the clipped edge down to-
ward the inside from dotted line and
crease sharply. Then raise it up a
little apd paste it over side f, up to
dotted line on side F. Then press these
two sides together at dotted line at the
bass Of the clipped edge which fits the
outer edge Of the side F. This gives the
appearance of a seam in the back of
the dress as in No. /.
now paste the pointed end of the
waist over the space q on the skirt
Then paste two small pieces which lap
oyer each other at the top OF the skirt
70 the dolls hack This supports the
figure, Now cut out the bow Fl and
paste it at the back Of the dress. It
win cover the opening in the skirt, and
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
Houu to Make a Snow Man.

Dear Uncle Jed: l want to tell my
little friends how TO make a snow man
without il topping over. Get a six
inch board. drive into the ground and
nail on a, crOsspiece-
The height of the board viii be the
height of the snow man and the cross
piece will do for the frame on which
to build the arms
Make his eyes. nose. mouth and put
tons of his coat out of black mud.
Hope this will help some little
friend.
HAROLD KRAMER.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

Augusta shereshevsi<y of Norwich,
Black Beauty.
2-Fanny Rosenberg of Norwich, Rip
Van Wrinkle
3-TheIma 5oynton of North Frank
lin, Adventures of a Brownie.
4-Mary Rybic of Mansfield Four
Corners, Water Babies.
5-Ftossie Meyer of TaftvilIe, Aunt
Martha's Corner Cupboard.
&C. Abbot Smith of Burnside, Ami
NAL Stories for Little People
7-Harold Kramer of Norwich, A
Child's Garden of Verse.
s-Asa Lyman of Norwich Little
Lone Prince.
Winners OF books living in TIE city
may call at The Bulletin business office
for them at any hour after 10 a. M on
Thursday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08

Old Granny Waring- can't afford a
turkey Poor Granny. she's CRYING
about it now" said Mildred, shifting
herself .
isn't that mean I say" said Joe,
Granny isn't such a bad creature,
everybody hates her: butt found out
one day that her son was killed and
she had no money left her"
Can't we find a way to raise some
money to get turkey for her?"
have it, I can take nv money
that l had put by for skates, spoke
up Joe, swapping his fingers Y can
use my old ones
That's fine But listen. You take
nan OF your money and I'll take half
of mine. can use my old ones. too
Ihen Weycan get Granny a whole din
ner' cranberries' potatoes, tea, sugar,
nuts, a nice jar of preserves and a
turkey
Great! Come on. Wen get them
now, and Mildred Rivers with her
chum, Joe Downs, ran off down the
street to buy Granny's dinner.
Rap! Rap! Rap! was heard on the
OLD wooden door of Granny Waring s
Come in she squeaked, wondering
who had come
Good day, GRANNY said the chill
dren. coming with a large basket.
My! What have YOU there ~ she
said, her eyes glGter1ng at the sight
of the good things.
The children explained and both
were touched at her joy.
That evening, when Joe and Mildred
SAT down to their Christmas dinners.
both We're glad to know that Granny
was enjoying hers.
LILLIAN BREHAUT, Age 1e.
East Norwich, n, Y
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Trappind.
Norwich.


Dear Uncle Jed: l want to tell you
how l set mouse trap and what L
caught
This fall picked up peck of chest
nuts and put them down in sand for
the winter. l had put them in a box
and put it Ill the shed.
There was a little chipnunk that had
his hole in the yard and he was cart
ing chestnuts from the box, and L set
the trap for him ! put the sand all
over the top of the box and put large
chestnut on top for bait
There was q mason working at cur
house and he went to the shed. He
saw the chestnut and went to pick it
up and the trap sprung on one of his
little fingers and he pulled it off and
the skin came with it. He tore up his
handkerchief TO do up his finger.
l never caught the ehipmunk after
ALL
Z. AaSOTT SMITH. Age IL.
Burnside.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
Try Try Again.

Try, Try Again
Here's a lesson all should heed:
Try, try, try asaini
If at first you don't succeed
Try, try try again,
Let your courage persevere,
If you only persevere,
You will conquer, never fear!
Try, try, try again,
Twice or thrice though you should fail,
Try againl
If At last you would prevail,
Try againl
When ycu strive. there's no disgrace
Though you fail to win the race;
Bravely, then, in such a case,
Try, try, try again,
Let the thing be e'er SO hard,
Try again,
sine will surely bring reward,
Try againi
That which other folks can do,
Why, with patience, may not your
Try try, try again.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
East Norwich. \. Y.
How Lucy Spent Her Vacation.

Dear Uncle Jed and Wide-Awakes:
As we are having a week vacation, 1
wonder how the Wide-AWakes are go
ing to spend their time.
l will tell you how l am going to
spend part of my time. There has been
given out in school a prize from the
state of S25 in gold to the one that gets
the most egg masses before the first Of
April. and l have Joined the club and
so l am working gathering them.
l wonder how many of the Wide
AWakes' cousins have engaged in the
same work
hope Uncle Jed and all the cousins did,
too.
1 wish you all a Happy New Year.
LUCY A. CARTER, Age IL.
nd
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
Her Visit to the Country.

Dear Uncle Jed: L am telling you
and the Wide-Awakes about my visit
to the country.
My father hitched Prince to the two
seated buggy. My sisters and my IA
Their and mother went. 1t was ten
miles from our house in Chesterfield.
He sent word that we were to come
Sunday. So she got everything ready.
We ate our dinner. After dinner we
went out to see the sheep, cows and
chickens. They had a mastif dog and
a shepherd dog. The Enastiff dog was
to take care of the house, and the
shepherd dog was to take care of the
sheep.
ESTHER HFMAN, Age lie.
Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08

king and presented his letter. The
counselleFs were sitting around. Giles
said. II would like to make the ceun-
sellors dance
"All right said the king.
He had scarcely spoken when all the
men were whirling around. The King
was delighted and kept Giles fer the
leader of the royal orchestra.
This shows how Heaven blesses those
whe help the aged.
FRANK PARDY, Age II.
Norwich
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08

Whatever you are-Be thatl
Whatever you say-Be true!
Straightferwardly act
Be honest-in fact,
Be nobody else but you"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
A SIioht Mistake.

A mother had a son who always was
in the habit of blackening his face.
One day the mother called a boy she
thought was her son. and soon she
was washing his face. Then she said:
Johnny, didn't tell you not to black
en- your face again ?"
ouch! Pse de colored lady's boy
said her victom
Sent in by MILDRED KLOSS.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
POETRY.

The Friend Met.
BY NELLIE M cove.
met a friend, the other day
He wore a cap of red;
Yet as 1 passed he did not deign
To lift it from his head.
Instead, he gave a Saucy Quank,
With head atilt, for he
Was just a downy Woodpecker
A tapping on tree
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
A Christmas Dream.

I dreamed that Santa Claus came
down the chimney and left his bag
in the garnet and went back for the
things he had left behind
While he was gone a robber came
into the house and stole the bag of
toys When Santa came and discov-
cred his loss he made such racket
in looking for them that he WOKE up
the whole house
Among the things that were lost
were an automobile, doll, magic Ian
tern and many other toys
Santa was so disguised that he said
he wouldn't come any more to our
house
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
Christmas Eve.

Dear Uncle jed 1t was the night
before Christmas and / went away to
a Christmas tree. I got my present
and I spoke piece had some Ice
cream. cookies and eaRdy. Whsa T
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
Rules for Young Writers.

1. Write plainly on one side of the
paper only, and number the pages.
2. Use pen and ink, not pencil.
&. Short and pointed articles will
be given preference. De net use ever
ESQ words.
/. Original stories or letters only
will be used.
s. Write your name, age and adj
dress plainly OF the bottom of the
story
Address all communications to I'm
Gle Jed. Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08

German pencil manufacturers are
looking to California incense cedar for
pencil wood. The Saskatchewan Of a
pencil factory in California Is not Inn
probable.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08

More than 17o million board feet OF
timber was given away free By tbs
government last year to settlers and
miners living IN or near the national
forests
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08

There are Is males in the United
States. The most valuable, not only
because Of the product OF its sap but
also OF the lumber, is sugar maple.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08

1t has been demonstrated that over
grazed stock ranges on The national
forests cen be brought back to use
under a system Of regulated grazing
faster than if they are left unused.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
FOREST NOTES.

There ts promise of large turpen-
tine industry In the west and south =
west, the raw material being supplied
by the resiohus gum OF western yellow
pine.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08

In 26 states there are state forestsrs
who cooperate with private timber
land owners in solving forest prob
lens.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08

The forest service maintains nine
experiment stations for studies IN re-
forestation and similar subjects.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08

There are Tos bfghorns or mountain
sheep in the national forests Of Ee~a-
da-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-08
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Jessie L. Brehaut OF East Norwich,
n Y: Thank you for the prize book,
which | received today, entitled Wing
and Wing. -hXL -Fenimore Cooper
Lillian Brehaut of East Norwich,
n. Y: I received the prize book you
sent have read part of it and