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Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
THE POOL

The Pool city wasta place where had been held many conventions, trials of strength, joyous feasts, harvest re-. unions, surprise parties, bees to help bne another. farming operations, tree plantings, love scenes, and not a. few tragedies.
 There is another peculiar thing lbout the Pool city. There is no sep irate business section. No special down town" neighborhcod, for every family is in business at it's home res- hence. The aim in each shop, fac bod for self and family. The CO., operative efforts are few in number. This may sound as if the citizens of nne Pool were busy in a selfish way. That is true to great extent; yet there are a large number of the in- B the good workers-as far as our iunnan interests are affected-that we must learn to distinguish from the bad
 As lie here on my back can see hundreds at work while the glass ,arrY will show me millions more that stranger would not naistrust were fzmping the streets and alleys, :. o1 moving in the water. \
 While thinking how the natives an6 lenizens of The Pool resemble the ma kves and enfranchised humans of the United States I heard, or dreamed, leard members Of the Bombycidae nnily, the Hyphatrfa Cunea. tribe dis. ussfng the se1ffishness of certain humans who objected to their build ng houses in and living upon certain rees. The tree under discussion wa Beautiful elm that was standing rnid g. group Of naples.
 When Uncle Locust and Aunt Kat. Did suggested they use the maple here was a decided Objection.
 What! Build webs in naples il 'epteraber just as their leaves ar Erntng? The food we wish to gathe rom the elm is delicious and no hu nan boys or girls need think to keel IS out by their attacks. Indeed it i bout time we began to hunt place pr tra1lsfcrming anyhow"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
Norwich
HeIen's Ambition.

Helen was the daughter of a. mer- chant. She was not as bright as some others at school, but she always tried very hard. She always had smile and a .kild word for everybody and she was quite popular in the town where she lived.
 One bright, cool day in October as Helen was walking to school she kept thinking how nice 1t would be if she could go home and tell her mother and father she had perfect lessons all that day.
 Maybe can't get them all correct; but at least I can try" she said.
 All that day she worked very hard on her lessons. In the afternoon Hei- en's teacher told the class to write an essay and to see which one would have the best.
 Helen made up her mind to have the best, so she put all her energy into her work.
 That night when the school was about to close Helen was called up to the desk.
 'HeIen,n said the teacher, you have written the best and neatest essay in the whole class"
 Helen was overioyed. She received her essay rolled up and tied with q ribbon, and on 1t was written:
 What you can do when you try"
 Helen went to bed that night one or the happiest girls in the world.
 Her motto always after was: If l can do it once, can do it again.
 ETHEL B. GRAHAM.
 TaftvilIe
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
POETRY.
My Notices.

 Upon the walls of my small rooms e My mother placed some texts TOT lns' l That might practice what they taught
 And store them in my memory. Suppose chance to tear my frock-
 mend at once with stitches me. For there, hung just beneath the CLOCK, F. I see: "A stitch in time saves nlne. And if I'm vexed at brother Ben,
 And feel like scoiding a blue streak ,s.rhis si.,all line comes before me then: r "Wf1en angry, count ten ere you D speak,.
 s.when tasks are hard; and would sts fain | Declare to try again shan't, ,T always must begin again,
 Tor. There is no such word as ci can't"
 And when I've many things to do. :. < And feel discouraged and perplexed n find it easier to wade through, E5If just: Do the next thing next" sBut this one is my faSorite, stsTfougn just g. simple rhyme: <<Yosi'l better be too soon and wait, Than bee one moment after time" Y, Ida M. Kier in Farm and Home.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15

Although the Indian was not much stronger, and knew how to swim- In an instant he plunged into the river, seized the poor little drowning boy, sound.
 His papa took him in his arms. all wet and dripping, and after thanking the brave Indian boy for his noble deed, hurried home, seolding Gilbert by the way for disobedienee. Poor little Gilbert was very miserable It was not at all nice to be wet and frightened and scolded all at once, and worse than all he feared he would be punished when he got home. So when his papa carried him into the kitchen if was a great comfort to the little fellow to see his good grandmother sitting by the fire She was very fond of Gilbert. and when she saw what a plight he was in she begged his pape not to punish the dear child this time, saying she was sure he had been punished enough already by his fright and his ducking.
 His papa was happy to have his Ht- tie boy alive and safe, that it was easy to forgive him, and in a little while Gilbert was dressed in dry clothes and sat down on his little stool before the fire to eat a red apple which his grandmother had brought him. That night when little Gilbert said his prayers, he put at the end: God bless the brave Indian who saved my lffe!''
 DOROTHY P. KING. K PIa,nheld
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
Oneco.
My TrIp te chitt.n.nao faIIs.

Dear Uncle Jed: thought the Wide, Awakes would like to hear about my; trip to Ctittenango Falls. This sum mer my mother, my father, brother and myself went to visit my Uncle Johni and Aunt Kate in Fully, N. I. When had been there about a week, one very bright morning my Uncle John said: .Si
 How many would like to go on a picnic to Chittenango Fal1s?"
 Of course, we all agreed. My aunt and 4nother packed the lunch. About quarter to ten my uncle wanted to know if we. were ready. There were seven in all. my aunt and uncle, my mother and father, my cousin, my brother and myself After we got fixed and settled wetstarted.
 When we got to Cazenovera, which is about half way, the tire blew out - you would think the earth had ex- ploded.
 My uncle got out and put g new tire on and after while we again got started. We got to Chirtenango at half past twelve. We got out and wenl over to the railing to, look at the falls If you look too long you get very dig Zy. After we had looked all we want ., ed to, we went over to the swings and swung until luncheon time. at quarter to one. when we went and had lunch. tag, and the cat and the mouse. When we got through playing it was time to start for home.
 We left at four o'clock and reached home at seven o'clock. We all were in bed at eight o'clock. I enjoyed my trip very much and I hope the Wide Awakes win have a chance to see
 MARY L. o. CASEY, Age F: Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15

I will be a great sailor and hero.' In due time he really did become a great sailor and a. hero. One day he saved the lives of a. captain and his crew. He sailed away to many lands.
 In those days the sailors made only short voyages for they did not dare to Eo far for they feared that the earth was flat and they might tumble off They thought there was a terrible giant
 Columbus had studied a great deal about the earth and the stars. He felt sure the earth was round and he want ed to prove it. It was long and tire some journey to India Columbus thought there was a shorter way.
 Ohi how he wanted to goi Colum- bus had no money with which to buy ships He could not find any sailors to go with him and no one would be- lieve what he said.
 The good Father kept Columbus at the priory and he hurried to tell Queen Isabella of Spain.
 The queen listened to him for he had once been her confessor.
 She fitted out three ships for Co., fumbus, the Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Nina. She also gave him some money.
 On one bright morning. August 1S 14e2, you remember crowds or people were gathered on the shore and saw him set sail.
 LORETTA RICH. Age il.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
Little Gilbert,

Many years ago little boy, named Gilbert lived in a small town in New Brunswick, on the banks of the St. John river. The river was deep and swift and Gilbert's papa had often warned him not to go too near the brink
 One day when the little fellow was about six years old, he went with his papa down to the river and while his papa stopped to talk to a friend Gill bert wandered along the shore. He took with him his fishing rod and thought it would be fine fun to catch a fish all by himself.
 He went close to the edge of the water. and dropped hts line, After waiting a few minutes without get ting a bite, he thought he would walk on a raft that he saw close by and try his luck in a new spot. He crept along until he reached the outer edge of the raft, but then. as he threw out his line. his little bare feet slipped and over he went, plump into the river. A splash, a, scream. and down he went.
 At the time there were a good many Indians in New Brunswick and q. par ty of them were in camp in the woods near the river. They were peaceable Indians and very friendly to the boys of the neighborhood. who liked to visit their tents and see them weave bas- kets and make bows and arrows and scarlet slippers and other pretty things
 Luckily for Gilbert an Indian bow happened to, be fishing near the raft and saw him slip off into the water
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
Rsdhaaded Woadnecker.

Once upon a time there lived an o!d woman. She lived at the foot Of n'll- She was very selfish and mean.
 She thought she was dressed better than any other woman. She wore a black apron and a red cap. One day a poor stranger came to the door ana asked the old woman if she was kind enough to give him something to eat.
 The old woman was making some cakes, but they were too nice to give away. They were nice and brown The old woman made one much smaller. Then she laid them on the shelves; but the poor stranger went away.
 She was very sorry afterwards. Sae said: "I wish I was a bird"
 She was turned into a bird, ana ner name is the redheaded woodpecker.
 LENA LACASSE, Age l2.
 Uncasville,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15


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Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
A Pretty Skin
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Skin Very Quickly and Make 1t Clear and White.

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
BOYS AND GIRLS DEPARTMENT

ners of prize books never got them?
 There are only two ways in which they could have missed them Uncle Jed can think of. Either their names were carelessly written and appeared wrong in the paper. or else they did not keep watch of the prize announce ments.
 Uncle Jed has not said much about it. but he has had too many letters written with such light-coiored ink and hard lead pencils they could not be read by the printers, so they had to be thrown into the waste bas- ket.
 This is one reason why some of the Wide-Awake letters are never seen in print; and another reason for the non-appearance of many of them is that the writers show they are more ambitious to get 8 book by hook or by crook than to say something iIl- teresting which will win one. Writing about famous people and taking stories from books or papers Is. the cause of many moro failures. Uncle Jed has had as many as six letters about Rosa Bonheur, the artist, reach him in week, and he seldom has less than a half dozen about Washington, Lincoln, Franklin, Grant, Columbus and other celebrities. Those who write about their excursions and pets and plays and work are winning ! most of the books, because they are 1 telling Uncle Jed interesting things which are not likely to be told by any, one else. Some wide-Awakes have been shrewd enough to see this and have. won many books because o1 | their sharp-sightedness.
 Always place your full address al 1 the end of the story and if you live on rural delivery route, do not for get to give Uncle Jed the number
 No one else will or should have 6 care concerning that.
 If the last sheet is too full another
 piece of paper must be used, just at- taeh it to the bottom with a bit oi mucilage.
 The only way to know whether o1 not you have won book Is to watch
 out. W
 Those who failed to get their books did not keep a sharp eye upon ths prize awards.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
Strong and Quick.

Dear Uncle Jed: George was a big boy who could lift and carry a heavier load than any other boy in his class. Tom was small and slim and had not such strength, but he was the fastest running boy in his class.
 One day as the two boys were walk ing home from school George said:
 What a tiny chap you are. Why. I am stronger than you are. I could lick you with one hand"
 George replied: ''Yes. you may be stronger, but can run faster than you. Come oni Twill race you to the corner fence"
 "Pshaw!" said George. sAnyone can run. It is much better to be strong
 Before Tom could make reply they turned a corner and then a pitiful sight met their eyes and stopped all thought of theff dispute. A poor old woman sat on the ground weeping over a, poor old man who lay there very still and very white.
 What is the matter?" asked Tom stopping beside them. Can I helr you?''
 My husband is ill and has fallen here He cannot walk; he cannot ever stand. Oh! please carry him into the house for me-" cried the old woman.
 Tom was not strong enough to carry the old man, so George lifted him care fully and carried him into the house ing:
 T was right It is better to be strong; but sometimes it is better to be quick"
 ANNA LAROCIIE. VersailIes
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
The Market Town of Maeroon.


 I am writing about the market town of Macroom. This old townhas had many wars and dates back to very early times. The town Is divided from East to West by the river Slaney, and it is crossed by six arch bridge built in the sixth century. The town was the chief trading place in past ceturies for the west of Ireland and is 8 market town yet
 Macroon is noted mostly for its castle which was built by the Carews in the reign of King John. They did not hold 1t long. it was taken from them by the MacCarthys. It was part ly burned in the rebellion of 1e41. The square building now covered with the most beautiful variegated ivy Is all that remains of the original structure. It was once the residence of the late Earl of Bantry but Is now one of the country places of Lady Ardilaun. What interests Americans most about the Castle is the fact that Admiral Sir William Penn, father of the founder Of Pennsylvania was born in this Castle. It was said when we were there an American gentleman was looking the place over with the intention of buying it. There is 250 acres in the estate en- closed by a solid wall Of masonry,
 ranging in height from fifteen to thirty feet On the West side is the River | Slaney. The. Castle is protected by six-inch gun. The grounds are laid out beautiful with fine walks and | drives and shade trees of different kinds, and the flowers are as beautiful as you would wish to see. I walked up | the winding stone steps in the castle until got to the lookout.
 I could see the whole town and sur
 rounding country. We were admitted | to the grounds through the influence o1 one of our relatives. It was once the center of the sporting gentry of Mus kerry, for which this barony was al- ways famous. It was in Macroom that for centuries after the introduction oi Christianity, the Pagan priesthood held their assemblies.
 The scenery is very picturesque There is good salmon and trout fish ! ing in the rivers Lee and Sullane. Int
 town, which is lighted by electricity
 contains about 5000 inhabitants. Ina. good stones, hotels, banks, schools ant I churches. The Catholic church is 2 spacious structure, with an ernbattlef | belfry, erected in the eighteenth cen. tury, and is lighted by electricity
 There is also a fine Protestant church | The place Is visited by many tourists and is we'll worth seeing.
 1 RICHARD W. TOBIN, Jr. l Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
Hattie's Dream.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going to tell you about a dream which I once had I had eaten so much turkey for my Christmas dinner mother declared l would surely turn into one.
 I thought when I retired would have a long, unbroken sleep, but 1t seemed to me before my eyes had hardly closed I was awakened by a voice which called:
 "Dinneri Dinner!"
 Surely, did not wish for any more dinner. It seemed as if had just left the table. But again someone called:
 "Dinner!"
 looked up and standing on the tor of my bed I saw a big fat turkey. recognized him as the very one moth CTS farmer had brought to her two days before and the one had eaten ol so heartily that same day.
 In an instant it was down upon my pillow. Again it called:
 'Dinneri"
 Down through the ceiling, ur through the floor, through the win dows and walls came turkeys, and ev- cry one climbed upon my bed.
 While I was wondering what they were going to eat for dinner, the same big fat one which had first appeared bounced upon my head and began pecking at my eyes.
 What would mother say when she found me picked to pieces in the morning? for they were all pecking al me now. Ding! Dong!" It was the chimes of a. distant church pealing out a new day. How the turkeys started! ''Dingi Dongi" They were all fiuttering around ant gobbling like magpies The big fat one flew upon the mir. TOT and addressed his people in Ian. guage did not quite understand. As quickly as the turkeys had ap peared they vanished and the lag thing saw as awoke from the Tan, of Nod' was the tail of the big ia turkey vanishing out of my window. HARRIET GRAHAM, Age 13. Taftyille
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
Jason Got the Golden Fleee..


 Dear Uncle Jed: I thought I would write you about Greek myth. The Argonauts were the fayorfte heroes who went in search of the golden fleece.
 Long before the Trojan war Aenos, king of Thessaly, became tired of rul- ing and conferred the crown on his brother, Pelias, on condition that he should rule only until Jason became of age. When Jason reached the age and demanded the crown of his uncle Pelias didn't want to give it up; but he sug- gested that Jason and his companions go in search of the golden fleece. So Jason and fifty of his companions fit- ted out a boat called the Argo.
 When they got to the place where the golden fleece was they found 1t guarded by a dragon with nine heads. Jason succeeded in killing the dra- gon and took the golden fleece, which was nailed to a tree. Then Jason and his companions started for home. The voyage Was successful in every way. ALICE KINGSLEY, Age If. l Scotland.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
The Hen in the House That Jack Built

Here is the house that Jack buih.
 Here is the straw that lay in the house that Jack built.
 Here is the hen that laid the eggs in the straw that lay in the house that Jack built.
 Here are the chicks that must be fed, we'll give them some nice soft crumbs of bread and some for the hen that matched the chicks from the eggs that lay in the straw that lay in the house that Jack built.
 Here are two hands all dimpled and white, bringing the food that IS soft and light, to feed the chicks that must be fed three times a day with crumbs of bread and some for the hen that matched the chicks from the eggs that lay in the straw that lay in the house that Jack built.
 Here for the hen is some golden grain, God sent the sunshine and the rain, that 1t might grow and r1pen so fast and all from his bounty De fed at last -
 HUGH R, BROMLEY, Age '.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
How a Tree Toad Changes Color.

00W tTeS o1u SuAnHSo Sotofs
 Dear Uncle Jed: People used to tell me a tree toad would turn the color of any article you put it on Fms seemed strange However, resolved to try 1t to see if 1t was true.
 About three weeks ago l found tree toad4A an apple tree close by. It was a dull gray color, with irregular
 black spots. The black spots were to represent the bark of the tree, while the gray was to resemble the color of
 the moss on the bark.
 first put 1t inside an old sefve and
 got 1t some worms and variety or
 insects. Water was brought for it, but
 it did not drink.
 Then I put the seive and all on a strip of yellow cloth and in half an hour I noticed the once gray spots were quite yellow, but the black spots had not turned and never do. Then, as I wanted to see green toad, put his cage on the grass. Tn specks mingled with gray, yellow and black. Thinking I had seen him as green as he would be. changed him once more and put him on an old black rag.
 I did not see the toad until the next morning, and then it was nearly all black, with the exception of @ little gray mingled.
 soon went in the house and in half l an hour came to where the seive was, and to my disappointment saw noth- ing in it. The seiye itself was upside down.
 I hope to catch another toad some day. I hope other Wide-Awakes will, | tool Only tree toads will change color MTRON ENGLAND. Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
WINNERS or PRIZE BOOKS.

sesls-Dorothy P. King, of ePlainfield-- The Campfire Girls in the Outside World. ai.sgs1 sf cN
 .2-lorstta Rich, of Norwich-The Campfire Girls Amid the Shows.
 s-Huah R. Bromley, of Norwich Boy Scouts on Sturgeon Island.
 4--Ada Marriott, of Oneco-Three Little Women at Work.
 5-Ruta House, of seot1and-A Childs Garden of Verses. .-1e--Myren J. RinaIand, of Norwich Town-Boy Scouts on the Trail.
 T--Hsrriet Graham, of TaftvilIe- Campfire Girls Amid the Shows.
 3s-Mary L. o'casey, of Norwich The Campfire Girls at Sunrise Hill.
 Winners of prize books living in the city may call at The Bulletin Business Onace for them at any hour after 10 g. m. on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE.
 AyVAKEs.
Inalds.


 A toad is the name given to various species of tailfess animals.
 Toads have thick, bulky bodies, short legs, and are covered with warts. They leap clun1si1y, and generally avoid the water except in the breeding season. The food of the toad consists of worms and insects. The latter are caught by a sudden shooting out of the tongre, which Is provided with a sticky fluid.
 The young, like frogs. pass through the tadpole stage.
 The North American toad is usually brown. or green. and is found on both dry lands and in swampy regions. The bite and saliva of the common toad of Europe was formerly consid- cred poisonous.
 The toad is easily tanned and ex- hibits a considerable amount of in- telligence as pet. ~ .- ANNA A BLATHERwIcK. Age IS. Norwich .