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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
The Comstock prizes were awarded at

The Comstock prizes were awarded at the close of the exercises.
 AIr. and Mrs. Edward Everetts, who were married at Harrison's recently, have begun housekeeping in the home of MT. Everetts' mother.
 Wednesday afternoon Miss Jospeh- inc Hart returned to the home of her parents to spend cher vacation, after teaching the past year in Hebron. Miss Hart was accompanied by two friends Miss Knox and Miss Little, who will spend a while with her.
 Repairs and alterations are being made to the former home of Charles D. White in this village. preparatory to its occupancy by MT. and Mrs. J. Ralph Howe.
 Miss Maude Bennett is spending a few days with relatives in Coventry.
 At the meeting of Pequot council, K. of C., in Hickey's hall, Sunday, after the initiatory exercises refreshments were served.
 Summer boarders are arriving since the closing of schools.
 Accident to Roy Johnson. Roy Johnson met with an accident on Sunday which nearly cost him his life, yet escaped with some bad bruises and scalp wounds. Mir John- son, with c. Everett Chapman. started on trip to Saybrook and when part way to their destination MT. Johnson went to the door of a car for air be- ing somewhat seasick. While standing at the door of the vestibule his foot slipped and with the motion of the car he was thrown to the ground His coat was caught on a pin in the car wheel. dragging him for several yards The car was stopped and MT. Johnson was found in an unconscious condition. He was taken to the office of a near by physician and was found to have sustained cuts about the head and his shoulder was badly lascerated and bruised.
 Miss Gertrude Rogers who has been teaching at Blackhail has returned to her home to spend her vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
LEFFNGWELL
Observance of chiIdren's Day-Birth-
 day Party,

Mir. and Mrs. Le Grand Chappell of Palmertown were guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. John I. Rose.
 Mrs. Ella Beebe spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Mary Beebe of New London.
 Miss Gladys Beebe and Master Paul Turner of Norwich are spending sew eral days at the home of Mir and Mrs. Samuel Beebe.
 Mrs. J. c. Ward has been the ruest this week of her daughter. Mrs. HarT Wilcox of Jewett City, also at her for mer home in Vernon.
 Miss Hazel Calkins was the ruest Wednesday of Mrs. Pearl CaIkins of Greeneville.
 Exercises of chiidren's Day.
 The following program was pleas ingly carried out at the Children's day concert at the Baptist church Sunday evening: Instrumental music; invoca- Day. by the choir: psalm 100 read in concert: prayer. Rev. J. c. Ward: greetings. John Rathbone. rinrfnx. Crown Him. by the choir: recftafion9. The Boy with the Barley Leaves, Miss Gertrude Ward: The Man Who Wins. Charles l.. Rathbone: duet, A Smile and Song Mrs William Partrfdrs and Miss Gladys LefingwelI; recita- ton. In Friendly Sort O Way. Miex Evelyn Beard: recitations, Jesus. the hins, Miss MarJorle HartHdge; Your Mission, Miss Gladys Lefsingweai: solo. Rose-time, Miss Marearette Beebe. recitations. Eugene Rogers: Viola Lovett: Two Pennies Sherman Ror CTS: solo. A June Carol, Miss Jennie Gardner recitation Little Things, Leonard Partridge; address Rev. J. E Ward: offering: Emblematic piece. The Water of Life. by thirteen younS ladies' singing. Hear the Trumpet Call, choir; benedictfon.
 Birthday Dance. Monday night abo>s s5 ffends gath cred at the home of Mfr. and Airs F c. Lefhngwen to celebrate the seven- teenth birthday of their daughter. MIss Gladys LeffingwelL The evening was pleasantly spent in dancing, after which cake -snd ice cream were served Guests were present from Preston Norwich, East Great Plain and Mont vile.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
New london County
FRANKLIN
Annual Meeting of H. M. Society," Children's Day Exercises-Meeting of Merry Workers.

The Home Missionary society met recently at the home of Mrs Hermon A. Gager. t1fty were present A lunch of sandwiches, cake and coffee was served on the broad piazza. After the devotional exercises the annual election resulted in the following choice of officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. B. F. CapshaW; vice president, Mrs. Fred Race; secretary and treasurer, Miss Ella Smith; execu- and Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson. After the election several recitations by Mrs George L. Ladd were greatly enjoyed.
 Children's Day Concert.
 Children's day concert was held al church. The church waS tastefully decorated. Following was the we'll rendered programme: Processional; responsive reading, superintendent and school; prayer. pastor song. The recitations, Children's Day is Best, Vivian Miner; June, Walter Kri.emy CT: song. Summer Days. Are Come, school; recitation, Talk Happiness, Harold Clark; song, Children's Day, school; recitation, The Flowers, Flea nor Armstrong; Rachel Mitchell, Jen- nie Redwood, Ruth Capshaw, Warren Redwood; song, We Are Little Flow CTS, Rachel Redwood, Ruth Capshaw. Rachet Mitchell, Marion Mitchell, FlVl- an Miner, Katherine Miller. Eleanor Armstrong: recitations. World of Cheer. Katherine Miller; Hearts Are Singing, Alice Kritemyer; song, Song of the Roses. young ladies class reel tation, Sunshine, Marion Mitchell; song, A Snowdrop Story, Myrtice Browning and Arad Robinspn; reel tation, Truth, Stanley Armstrong; soug, Showers of. Grace Miss Helen Connager; recitation, Roses and Daisies. Ella Rockwood; song, Little Daisy Girls, Ruth Capshaw, Marian Mitchell, Rachel Mitchell Ella Rock wood, Winifree Helton, Dorothy Cox and Alice Kritemyer; recitations, The Rainy Day. Archie M .chelI: Keep Up Cheerful Heart. Do thy Cox; If We Are Kind. Edwin Mitchell: song, God Made the Flowers So Fair, Eleanor Beckwith and school: recitation, A Lit- tie Maiden. sWinifred Holton; address, pastor; morning offering song, God is Good, school: benedfction.
 Merry Workers Meet.
 The Merry Workers met with Mrs. Herbert Wheeler Wednesday after noon. Lunch was served on the lawn, the hostess being assisted by Mrs Lloyd P. Aver. Miss Faith N. aager and Mrs Irwin -Gapweli During the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
UNCASVD.LE
Recent BuriaIs-cIosing of Schools K. of C. Meeting-Roy Johnson In- iured.

The body of Frederick c. Palmer. whose death occurred at his cottage at Neptune Park, was brought here for burial in the family plot in Comstock cemetery, Wednesday afternoon. fol- lowing the services held at his late home. The bearers were Edwin Hen- ", Frank H. Rogers, William Smiddy. Michael J. Hickey, George O. Allen and Norman c. Allen. There was a large number of flowers.
 Burial of Mrs. Strong.
 The body of Mrs. Alice Edgecomb Strong was brought to Comstock cemetery from Worcester Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Strong was a step daughter of John Babcock and was a frequent visitor in Uncasville.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Edwards re- gently entertained for few days Thomas Mu1doon of Providence, R. l.
 Miss Charlotte Simpson, teacher in Palmer Memorial, left town on Satur- day to spend her vacation with her parents in Wallingford. Miss Simpson is to teach in New Haven and will not return this fall.
 Mrs. Ray woodmahsee and Mrs Walter Jeffers spent a few days in New Haven this week. attending the graduating exercises of the high school. Miss Woodmansee's niece. Miss Edith Dennis. being one of the gradu- ates.
 Mrs. D. M. Allison of Hoiyoke, Mass has been spending several days as the guest of her sister, Miss Elsie Land phere.
 Mrs. Moses Hart returned home on Saturday, after few days visit with her daughter, Miss Josephine Hart who is teaching in Hebron.
 One School Continues.
 All the schools in town closed Fri day with the exception of the 10th dis trict CUncasyilleD school which will not close until June 16 on account ot making up time lost when the school was closed last fall during the small pox scare. Exercises were held in the Palmer Memorial building and the class there was joined by those from the Center and Chesterfield districts which were prepared for graduation Those from the Center were Chester w. ConistocLNand Jennie c. Glasbren- ner; Chesterfield, Sarah L. Leviloff Ida NJ, Levileh and Bessie I. Miller
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
LIBERTY HILL
Infant Baptized on ChiIdren's Day Gifts for Teacher When School CIasas

The Children's day concert was one of the finest ever given here. Twenty i've children took part in the exer- cises and gave their recitations dis tinctly and with good emphasis. The choir assisted in the singing A Bible exercise given was very interesting. The fieral decorations were beautiful ly arranged. The infant daughter, Dorothy Juliett. of MT. and Mrs Roy Kneeland. was baptized by the pastor, Rev. E. O. Mead.
 Close of fSSchool.
 The Village Hill school, district No. l., Mrs. Ella Peckham, teacher. closed last week Monday, The parents visit
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
Birthday Dance.
YAWBUX. VALLEY

rhomAs Gould was a caller at West erly, Tuesday mqrning
 MT. and Mrs. Lucfus Main of West erfy spent Sunday with relatives here. MT. and Mrs. James Cleveland were recent guests at Frank Stan1eys-
 T. B. Hewitt and family of Broo1<iyn are at the Hewitt farm fer tho oum-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
CRISWOLD

MT. and Mrs. George Geer of Baltic spent Wednesday with Mir. and Mrs. s. G. Norman.
 Deacon and Mrs. E. A. Geer are en- tertainins cousins from Dakota,
 The Ladias Aid society plans te
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
UNION

W. Richards visited friends in Wood stock the first of the week.
 Albert Darling of Woodstock is spending few days with relatives in town,
 Miss Lyle Miller attended the grad
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS

uating exercises of her sister, Louva, at North Grosvenordale last week.
 There will be children's day exercises at the Congregational church the 18th,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND.

have a strawberry supper in the chapel at Pachaug.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
HOW TO SAVE
YOUR EYES
Try This Free Prescription.

Do your eyes give you trouble2 Do yor
already wear eyeglasses or ypectacles
Thousands of people wear these win
dows" who might easily dispense with
them. You may be one OF these, and 1t Is
your duty to save your eyes before It 10
too late. The eyes are neglected more
than any other organ of the entire body
After you finish your days work you sit
down ard rest your muscles. but how
about your eyes? Do you rest them
You know you do not. You read or dc
something else that keeps your eyes
busy; you work your eyes until you 20 to
bed. That Is why many have strained
eyes and finally other eye troubles that
threaten partial or total blindness Eve
glasses are merely crutches; they never
cure. This free prescription, which has
oenented the eyes OF so many, may work
equal wonders for you. Use It a short
time: Would you like your eye troubles
TO disappear as IL by magic? Try this
prescription. Go to the nea rest Wtdea " axe
orug store and get a bottle of Ou>ona
tablets MI two ounce bottle with warm
water, drop In one tablet and allow II to
thoroughly dissolve. With this LIQUID
just note how quickly your eyes clear I'M
ana how soon the Inflammation will dis
appear. Don't be afraid to use II: II 4.
absolutely harmless. Many who are now
pnnd might have saved their eyes had
Iney started to care for them in time
This Is a simple treatment but marvel
ously effective In mutitudes Of cases
VOW tnat you have been warned don't
DELAY a day. but do what you can to
save your eyes and you a e likely to
thank us as long as you live for publish
ing this prescription. Adv
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21

mateiy 10000 cases Of typhoid fever
with approximately 1878 deaths; bu,
there were only 173 deaths from ty
phoid fever in Chicago in 1919, hence q
probable saving Of 2,705 lives for the
city In that year.
Obviously this demonstrates what
may be done In the prevention OF dis.
ease. II we are AZ intelligent as VI
assume ourselves to be- and there n
not something fundamentally and rad.
ically wrong with our entire system Of
doing things. why this difference In
the same period between Europe, or
even the city OF Chicago, and the to-
tai vital statistics registration area
OF the United States? And what about
the non-registration area? Good health
and long life can be purchased; why
do We not buy It!
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
GOOD CHANGE.
Coffee to Postum.

The large army of persons who
have found relief from many chronic
ailments by changing from coffee to
Postum as daily beverage, is grow
ing each dav
1t is only a simple question OF try
Ing 1t for oneself in order to know
the Joy of returning health as realized
by an Ills. young lady. She writes:
Il had been a coffee drinker nearly
Ell my life and it affected my stomach
caused insomnia and / was seldom
without headache. l had heard
about Postum and how beneficial II
was. so concluded to quit coffee and
try 1t.
Il was delighted with the change.
[ can now sleep well and seldom ever
have headache. My stomach has got
ten strong and | can eat without suf-
tering afterwards. | think my whole
system greatly benefited by Postum.
My brother also suffered from
stomach trouble while he drank cot.
fee. but now. since using Postum, he
feels so much better he would not go
back to coffee for anything"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to
Wellyille," In pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled-15c and Csc packages.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow.
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
In a cup OF hot water and, with
cream and sugar. makes a delicious
beverage instantly-3Oc and soc tins.
The cost per cup Of both kinds II
about the same.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by GrocerA
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
Rash ON FACE SPREAD

Granton, Wis.-"My sister had 4
very bad, deep, wet, running sore on
the side OF her face and 1t ran up to
her ear. 1t commenced with a small
blotch OF pimples which turned into
q kind OF rash and spread rapidly. It
Nched and looked red and sore for
some time and slightly swelled. A
thin fluid dripped and ran from the
sores which looked like water. Then
the swelling would go down and II
would keep on spreading. 1t bothered
her during sleep and she would be
restless. 1t was kind Of eczema.
She treated for some time and It
did not help her. 1t kept spreading
larger and deeper. Having always
used Cuticura Soap we told her to try
II so she got some Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and used them. II was two
months when it was gone" (Signed)
Miss Emma Retzloff, Apr 7, 1914.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post.
card "Cuticura, Sept. L, Boston" ADV.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
One Hundred Years 400.

The curious modes which women
anect now began as far back as 1898
which Is period we should hardly
wish to copy in most respects. A
dance not at all unlike the tango was
In vogue at that time, and had many
opponents, who danced In loose bod
Ices opening In V shape from the
shoulders almost to the waist. Skirts
were slit and were often made of
transparent gauze.
We may return to the gowns of that
period, which were without waists,
having simply girdle to the bust.
with skirts caught up rather short In
front and slightly trained at the back.
In 1900 women wore sandals and
bare feet. Corset belts were only
about two inches wide Some gowns
were caught up to the knee with large
canoes. Soon fashion overreached it.
self. and then came crinolines. pointed
footgear and unnaturaily small waiSts.
Are we coming to thiss
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
DalrylnQ Conserves Fertility,

By marketing the products Of the
farm in the form of butter or cream
only five per cent Of the fertility con.
tanned in the farm crops is sold In the
product. By marketing corn, wheat,
hay. etc, practically all the fertility
required to grow the crop is sold from
the farm. BY feeding raw materials
to the dairy cows, the farmer is not
only manufacturing high-priced prod.
ucts, but retaining upon the farm all
the fertilizing material taken from
the soil by the growing crop.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
GOOD ALFALFA POINTS
PROPER PREPARATION OF SEED
BED MEANS SUCCESS.
Plant 10 Oeep-Rooted Perennial and
Exceedingly Delicate the First
Month Of Its Life-Deep
Flowing 10 Necessary.

Frequently the question is asked M
what ! consider the basis of my sue
cess with alfalfa. While there is nj
one thing which lnsrres success YET
the proper preparation OF the seed bed
! Ia the very foundation upon which
the whole matter rests.
Let US inquire what constitutes a
proper seed bed, and by what means
1t Is best obtained. The natural char
Acteristics OF the alfalfa plant are now
80 well known that we need only men
ton them. 1t is a deep rooted peren-
NAL, possibly the deepest rooted plant
with which the farmer has to deal. 1t
Ia An exceedingly delicate plant the
first month OF its life. Therefore the
proper seed bed would be such a one
az will foster the deep root growth
and at the same time protect the
tender plant. Let us take up the for
mer.
II you will dig up an alfalfa plant
two weeks old, one that has but four
or six leaflets, you will find a root si1;.
seven or eight inches long, as slender
as a thread and as delicate as a nerve
writes Boyd Byron Bobb in the Da
kota Farmer. Mere common sense
viii tell you that such a slender, ten
der rootlet Is not capable Of penetrat
ing hard, dry subsoil, much less
the glazed plow-sole which 80 habitu.
ally exists under a Ave or six-inch
blowing persisted in by the farmer for
number Of years.
Deep Flowing the Thing.
Plainly then, we must pillow deeper
How deep? Twelve inches is the min
imum-twenty is much better. How
can we pillow 20 inches deep? There
are several makes Of deep going
plows and subscribers on the market
all OF merit, but of them all consider
the deep filling machine far and away
the best Not only will 1t pillow 20 In
ches deep or anywhere from IL to 20
but 1t will do It with less traction
power than any other implement, and
1t will do 1t better for 1t thoroughly
pulverizes all of the ground turned
This is very important process moi
only In preparing an alfalfa seed bed
but also for any seed bed whatso
ever.
And what should be the condition
of the 20 inches OF plowed ground
1t should be finely pulverized, packed
only slightly, and contain as mucl
moisture as is ordinarily required fol
any crop. This deep titled soil is also
In the very best possible condition
to receive the heavy showers which
SO frequently occur In this semi-arid
and is especially fitted to ad
NIT the moisture into the subsoil. The
subsoil should contain fair quantity
of moisture before the alfalfa 1,
planted, or at the time OF planting
Now when the fine alfalfa rootlet be. |
gins to penetrate the finely pulverized
top soil 1t goes straight down, passes
readily into the moist subsoil anc |
goes on its way rejoicing-how deep |
dare not guess but | have seen |
alfalfa roots % feet long and | didn't |
see the end Of them then 1t is seen, |
therefore, that deep filling is quite
essential to promote the natural |
growth and development of the alfalfa
plant
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
Died With Fortune Near.

That Benjamin Vance, prospector,
whose body was found in a gully at
the base of 500-foot cliff near Palo
Rito pass recently, was killed after
locating a rich mineral vein is the
belief OF S. ]. Vance OF Tekenah,
Neb., his brother. In the prospector's
cabin were a number Of high-grade
ore samples, cached In a secret vas.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. (Colo) Dispatch
to Denver Post.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
London Has AmbuIances

London. which has never yet had
an ambulance, has at last ordered
six OF them, and expects them TO do
all the work for the entire city In
case OF past accidents the policemen
have had to commander the nearest
wagon, depending on the generosity
OF the driver, as they were not able
to offer him anything.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21

After the tomato plants start to
grow they should be gone through
very carefully and all of the suckers
removed, so that the strength will 20
to the main stalk. This will cause the
fruit to ripen much better
Tomatoes will grow on almost any
kind of soil, but It must be made very
rich by the use of good, well-rotted
stable manure.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21

When blowing the land for pars.
n'ps and other deep-growing root
pants. pillow deep and keep the
manure down deep: otherwise Won
will have lot of surface roots instead
OF the long. straight roots desired
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
Care of Manure Spreader

After manure has passed through
he manure spreader the particles and
1ampness left on II will cause the
most deteriorating effect il the ma.
chime is left exposed to the sun and
wind. Good shedding is cheap pre-.
ventive OF such deterioration.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
Care Of Stable Floor

1t does not matter So much what
sort of floor is put in as the care
taken Of 1t. Plenty OF bedding must
,e used at all times II cement ia
nsed. rough-finish 1t to ! revent slip
ping and Gripping.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
His Hated Rival.

Peggy-What do you think of FIR. A.
Iack-That depends on what Won
lhink of him.
Peggy-What do you mean
Jack-lf you like him, DON'T
Boston Transcript.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
Literary Works Now AvailahI.

Literature in Turkey has responded
to the liberty that followed the revolu-
ton. Large numsers of translations
and adaptations of European scientific
and literary works and books of
popular nature are now available.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
Blind IiheH 10 AIacka

1t has been proposed by a United
States official to Alaska to cross the
yak OF Tibet with Galloway cows for
the purpose OF obtaining a type OF cat
tie suitable to the rigorous life in the
Arctic country.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
M after o. Money,

so my daughter referred you to
me, Ell? Well, hardly understand it.
She never consults me except in a
financial way"
"Well-ah-that's just it, sir"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
An Unreasonable Joke.

Little Ada came in to her mother
from her play and asked Have
gooseberries any legs, mother"
Why, no. dear" replied the moth.
er, "of course not. Why do you ask?
Ada looked solemn as she raised
her face to her mothers. "Why. then
mother" she replied, I've been eatin
caterpillars l'-Harper Magazine
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
For the Sake of Shoppino

A few women get so much fun out
or shopping that they really hope the
articles they really buy won't last as
long as the clerk promises, so that
they can the sooner repeat the ex.
perience.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
Restitution.

How did they happen to meet?"
He ran over that poodle of which
she was so fond"
did lie replace it?"
Wefl-they are engaged now
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21

Forest fires in the United States
have caused an average annual loss of
20 human lives and the destruction OF
$4,000, 900 worth of timber.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21

Dressmaker--If were you. madam,
would have the skirt slashed up the
front, and 1t would look we'll to have
the sleeves slashed up the side, and
the bodice slashed for insert on the
front
Tourist-Hold on, please! Do you
take me for fighting suffragette?
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
Putting on.

Pop"
Yes, my boy"
What does 1t mean to procrasti.
nate"
ITO put off, my son."
We'll, ! just saw mama upstairs
and she was procrastinating her
HART"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-08-21
Weanlno the CoIta

WEAVING the colts too soon is worse
han any treatment they may get. Let
hem run with the mare as long AZ
hey can If she is not working.