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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
To cLEAN SERGE.

White serge or flannel suits may be kept in very good condition if they are cleaned at home every time they begin to grow a little dingy. Ground rice (rice. four) is one of the most satisfactory cleaning mediums Rub the rice into the garments as well as you can, and do not brush or shake 1t for a day or two. Then take it in the open air, put it on a hanger, fasten it on a clothesline, or other convenient place and brush it thor oughly. It is well to protect the hair with a cap, for Seven in the open air some of the powder will find its way into the hair.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
CRACKS IN IRON.

If there is an ugly crack that shows on the kitchen range it can be filled an egg, to which add sifted ashes. Work the paste smooth and then press it into the crack. Smooth off even with the iron surface. This paste will harden almost like iron and will take a polish that will render the crack un- noticeable.
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ner should be dealt with in similar way.-Middletown Penny Press.

The economy program of congress carries with it recommendations of $53, 100000 for rivers and harbors, of which s45. .0oo. .000 is described by Sen ator Ramsdell and others as unneces- sary or wasteful. We wish George l., Lilley were alive and in congress. It would be a treat to hear his speech on such economy at such a time Waterbury Republican.
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STUFFED CANDY.

Purchase pound of fresh marsh mallows and cut them in two with the scissors. Do not attempt to pull them apart. for this cannot be done with tally, as they look better that way when stuffed. In some of these put pieces of preserved ginger, candied orange peel, walnuts or oceans. Cherries make delicious filling and pieces of fig are also good. After the filling is put on the bottom portion, press the top part over it and this will readily adhere,
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USE COLD PASTE.

To clean mattresses use a paste of cold water and starch. After the mat tresses have been thoroughly beaten and freed from dust spread this paste freshly made on all spots and expose to the sun for several hours. Then rub off the starch. 4 second applica- tion of this paste should be tried if the first is not entirely satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
RUST STAINS.

be easily removed by putting vinegar and salt on the stain and placing it in the warm sunshine. Repeat this until the stain is removed. The vinegar and salt (together) are very active and win remove the stain more quick ly than lemon and salt.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

daughter of Gen. Robert E. Lee says that although she is a soldiers daugh- ter, and descended from soldiers in a long line, she is for peace and could almost say peace at any price thi- k ing of the misery that must follow war. She was in London and saw the troops marching by and could only see them through tears, so much was she im- pressed with the sight of the brave, handsome young soldiers, going to possible slaughter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
LIGHT FLOORS.

Bare floors of hardwood or simply stained, with light wash rugs, are now as popular for winter homes as for summer cottages. Very light floors unstained and light woodwork do won ders toward brightening g. dark bed room.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
sILK HANpKERcHIEFs.

Silk handkerchiefs should be washed in a warm father made with pure soap. This should be blued, as should the rinsing water. Roll dp tightly in cloth and iron the handkerchiefs between linen or they will turn vel low.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Felt hats are coming again. If you have a chance to buy one, by al means do so. They will be exclusive and will be conspicuous in the sea ot black velvet hats.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

When the hands are parched, dry and cracked fro mthe incessant use of soap and cleaners, a little vinegar rubbed on will destroy all the i'll ef- fects of the lye, leaving the skin soft and white. If this is done after dtsh- washing, laundry work and clean- ing the skin will not suffer at all.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

A pretty doll pincushion can be made from the head of a tiny doll. Wind a length of colored ribbon around the head and gather tightly, stud with wool or cotton and gather at the bottom. Hang by a piece of narrow ribbon that is fastened at the black of the dolls head, or it can be made to set. on the dresser.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

For croup beat the white of ar egs to a stiff froth, tAen sweeten little and add a little pulverized alum. Give a teaspoonful every ten or fifteen min- utes until relief comes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

If, as believed. the interstate com merce commission is about ready to grant the increased freight rate to the railroads it is well The delay has been sufficient.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

It isn't everyone who started last August to get their Christmas gifts together but those individuals are getting the most enjoyment out of the present season.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Sitting in chair or reclining on a lounge is not the most restful position, though it does ease certain portions of the anatomy. But why leave otia- CTS strained? If a person musk stand much the best rest is obtained by lying for a few minutes on the back, with the feet higher than the. head. This eases strain on the overtaxed leg muscles and those of the feet al- so.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
RECIPES.

Chocolate Pie-One-half cup of sugar, two level tablespoons of corn startch, one tablespoon of chocolate or cocoa, yollxs of two eggs. a little salt, two cups of milk, vanilla Bake in one crust. Beat whites of two eggs and one tablespoon of sugar. spread over pie when done and brown light ly
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

If the skirt does net flare enough, use a reed or thick wire to get the right line. This is done in many of the high priced models and can be copied by you.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Whether 1t is Bliss or Funston on the Arizona border, the Mexicans might as well make up their mind that putting few over will be serious fun hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

When it is declared that Russia through prohibition could replace loss es of half million within ten years. there appears to be good reason for dispensing with vodka
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

It has caused much surprise to some people that an honest view of the presidents message Is not an act of dis1eyalty.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

The placing of the ban on the tight skirts is probably only one of the va- garies of Fashion, but it sounds very much like American common sense.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

IL is taking considerable of a chance not to casually let slip one or two Christmas wants.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Constipation and sluggish action of the liver are quickly reflected by a yellow tinge in the so-called whites
 of the eyes. This condition calls em- phatically for out of door exercise. If you are house. bound by some unusual condition of the weather, open the windows and do physical exercises for half an hour twice a day. Cut out sugar and much starch in yoar diet, take hot water or weak tea in place of coffee and on arising drink the juice of half a lemon in cup of hot water The constipation must be overcome, but if possible by diet and exercise rather than by medicine.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

It now looks as if the nervous and excited" crowd is going to become as famous as the Ananias club.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

New Hampshire has saved a half million dollars worth of forest prop erty from fires. It pays to prevent.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

The long circular skirt that has de- veloped from the circular tunic has come. It has completely conquered the narrow underskirt. It certainly has freedom and gives a. change, that thing which is sought by every wo- man.
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CONCERNING WOMEN.

Mime. Caroline M. Severance. s4, known throughout the country as "the mother Of wcmen's clubs died at her a complication of diseases.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

The worst of the situation between this country and Mexico is that neither is preparing to move right away.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

After one trial it is quite eviden, that those new Franklin street walks are going to be 9 joy forever.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

The man on the corner says: After fellow is broke be begins to have a few serious thoughts on the sub- ject of economy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

In most evening wraps the sleeve are notifications of the kimono.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

It is about time Davey Jones was advertising attractive bargains in sec ond hand battleships.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

A trained nurse says one should eat fruit every day. Fresh fruit is the best, but canned or steamed will an- swer. Eat green vegetables, too, as often as possible, and at least once 9 day. Some of the bulky varieties are valuable, such as carrots, cabbige, turnips, spinach and parsnips; they contain valuable properties and pre- vent oyernourishment. They also act as intestinal brooms.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

It can be safely surmised that the most needed article in a soldiers list of wants is not a necktie.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Tl1lIe and net can do wonders in re- modelling the old evening gowns.
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 presents. Don't give person an enl- broidered sofa pillow, when bushel of potatoes would be more acceptable. Rockville Journal.
 People who have taken the trouble to observe must have been impressed with the recent startling increase in the number of crimes against prop erty and the immunity enjoyed by their perpetrators. Now we progress from crimes against property to a crime against life, apparently grow ing out of the former. Which sug- gests the question: Are we providing a pasture for the laWless held in Con necticut and do we possess the ma chinery for protection and detection adequate to the needs of the smaller communities? And if we do not, are we to rely for the safety of our prop erty and lives upon the inertia of criminals or their preference for oth- CT fields ?-Hartford Times.
 Could anything more sharply show the savagery. the brutality. the sense lessness of war than the present plight Of Belgium? Through no fault of her own her seven millions of people are idle, a large per centage of them are i'll, and all are on the verge of star vatien. Bad as is her condition 1t would be much worse were it not for
 
 country. And all this woe and wretch edness Is the direct result of the wick ed ambition of the war lords who are willing to plunge half the world in to utter Wretchedness in order that they may win a little military glory. How long will the intelligence of the world stand for this sort of thing !? Bristol Press.
 Publicity is the best detector of crime, as evidenced in the chicken theives captured. Many hen GOODS throughout the rural section of this vicinity have been the prey of a set of theives. The jail sentence imposed on those already captured will no for the time being, but a keen lookout should be kept the others insisting on gaining a livelihood in a like man.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Putting the Dresden in a corner is like adding new piece of china to the cabinet.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

The weliet shaped leather bag the most popular for the moment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

critic referred to says he wouldn't live in South Killingly, but that isn't any thing against such a beautiful section of the town.
 CORRESPONDENT. Danielson, Dec. 1S, 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Miss Ellen PendIeton celebrated the other day her third anniversary as president of Wellesley college. Songs written for the occasion were sung body serenaded her. She responded with an address.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Heat Your House With Gas By Using a
 Gasteanl Radiator

Each radiator is a steam heater in itself It is safe, sanitary and eco' nomical. There is no coal to carry in and no ashes Eo carry out, ana. it does away with an, endless amount Of dust and dirt.
 It maintains an even temperature and the gas flow is shut of automati- eally when the desired steam pressure is reached. thereby preventing waste of gas.
 Call and witness a demonstration at our office.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Make a rag head and arms and stitch them to the body and then cover the whole with black sateen. Now take two flat linen buttons and two black shoe buttons; pierce the linen ones through the center put the sharks of the black ones through them and stitch on for eyes. Run a piece of tape down to make hair.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Riee and Meat casseroIe-Boil

cup of rice. Line a buttered pan with the hot rice. When cold fill the center with chopped cooked meat of any kind. Season well. Add gravy. Set in pan of water and bake half an hour. Turn out on a dish and serve with tomato sauce.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Elaborate novelty veils are woi draped loosely over the hats.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Ibeads. coIorsd beads, jet and pearl
 beads are used
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Lace and net blousss are still wor with tailored suits.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

More evening coats in black al sold sold than coats of any otht
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Common sense is a good thing to exercise when distributing Christmas presents. Don't give person an en- broidered sofa pillow, when bushel of potatoes would be more acceptable. Rockville Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
pIcTATEs oF FAsHIoN.

The tunic is now cut in points or scallops. These are edged with large
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

yoiles are the favorite among sheer white cotton goods.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

The new coats have a decided far and are frequently be1ted.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

BroadcIofh lends itself peculiar well to the long Russian coats.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
NEEpLEWoRK NOTES.

All little girls love dolls and the more they have the happier they are. Sometimes the head of a doll is broken while the body it still in good condition and out of the body a new toy can be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Raglan sleeves are as much use as ever in fur lined coats.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Black and beige combined. take tn place of black and white.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Miss Mary Lee inc only surviving
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN TIE KITCHEN

 Ibeads. coIorsd beads, jet and pearl beads are used. Lace and net blousss are ztil worn with tailored suits. voiles are the favorite among sheer white cotton goods. Elahorate novelty veils are worn dFaped loosely over the hats. The new coats have a decided flare and are frequently belted.
 Raglan sleeves are as much used as ever in fur lined coats. Black and beige combined. take the place of black and white. BroadcIofh lends itself peculiarly well to the long Russian goats. More evening coats in black are
 sold sold than coats of any other color. The waifet shaped leather bag is the most popular for the moment In most evening wraps the sleeves are notifications of the kimono. Tulle and net can do, wonders in re- modelling the old evening gowns. nwE
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-11

band would be one of them; but he
was not, and the first words spoken
to my father were
His lordships apologies, sir. He
has an engagement to-day, but hopes
to see you at your own house to-
morrow morning"
| recognized the speaker as the
guardian (grown grayer and even less
prepossessing) who had crossed with
the young Lord Raa when he was GO
ing up to Oxford and his companions
were smooth faced man with
searching eyes who was introduced as
his lordshtp's solicitor from London. a
Mr., Murphy, whom I knew to be my
fathers advocate, and my dear old
Father Dan.
| was surprised to find Father Dan
smaller man than | had thought
him, very plain and provincial, little
country parish priest, but he had the
tender smile | always remembered,
and the sweet Irish roll of the vowels
that l could never forget.
God bless you" he said. How
well you're looking! And how like
your mother, Lord rest her soul!
knew the Blessed Virgin would take
care of you, and she has, she has"
Three conYeYances We're waiting for
us-a grand brougham for the Bishop,
big motor car for the guardian and
the London lawyer, and still big
ger one for ourselves.
We'll, s'long until tomorrow then
cried my father, getting up into the
front row of his own car, with the
advocate beside him and Father Dan
and myself hehind
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-11
Twenty-fifth Chapter.

T WAS sitting in my own room,
writing to the Reverend Mother,
to tell her of my return home,
when l heard the foot of a horn and
raising my eyes saw a motor car COM
ing up the drive. 1t contained three
gentlemen, one of them wore goggles
and carried a silver haired terrier on
his knees
A little later Messy Macleod came
to tell me that Lord Raa and his
party had arrived and ! was wanted
Immediately.
] went downstairs hesltatingly, with
haunting sense Of coming trouble.
, Reaching the door of the drawing
room | saw my intended husband for
the first time-there being nothing in
his appearance to awaken in me the
memory of ever having seen him be-
fore.
He was on the hearthrug in front
of the fire, talking to Betsy Beauty,
who was laughing immoderately To
get better look at him, and at the
same time to compose myself
stopped for a moment to speak to the
three gentlemen (the two lawyers
and Lord Raa's trustee or guardian)
who were standing with my father in
the middle of the floor.
He was undoubtedly we'll dressed
and had a certain air Of breeding but
even to my girlish eyes he betrayed
at that first sight the character Of a
man who had lived an irregular per-
haps dissipated life.
His face was pale, almost puny, his
gray eyes were slow and heavy, his
mustache was dark and small his
hair was thin over his forehead, and
he had a general appearance of being
much older than his years which |
knew to be 33.
His manners, when ! approached
him, were courteous and gentle, al
most playful, but through all their
softness there pierced a certain hard
ness not to say brutality, which /
afterward learned (when life had had
lts tug at me, to associate with a
man who has spent much Of his time
among women of loose character
Betsy Beauty made a great matter
Of introducing u.s. but in a drawing
voice, and with certain play Of hu-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-11
Little Bobbie S
Pa
By WILLIAM F. KIRK.

was quite lait cumming hoam
to his dinner last mite, & Ma
asked him what 1t was that
made him to lait. Did you think 1t
was too long a wait between dinner
| at mite & breakfast the next morning,
or what? Ma asked him.
1t wasent that, dearest, sed Pa.
Here is $40 that l got to-day that
never expected to see aggenn.
loaned it to pal of mine about ten
yeers ago & after that I herd he was
ded, g. to-day l saw him rite on the
corner of the plaice ware l drop in
after have dropped out of the office.
lie is rich now, sed Pa, rich beyond
the dreems of miser, & he paid mo
| back this twenty, so, of course, l had
to stick around a littel while e. en-
terrain him,
You deer boy, sed Ma, wen she had
| the $50 in her hand, you deer boy.
mite have knowed that nothing but
! important bizness wud keep you away
| from yure littel fireside. Everything
is all rite; nothing got spoiled by
waiting. Now, deerest, Bobbie & I
will visit with you vile you are Getting
& then we will have q nice evening
all together. Jest hear that wind
bowling outside!
| Pa looked at me e. winked a littel
wen Ma went in the other room to git
sum thing for the label. That is the
way to go thru life with them, Bob
| bic, he sed to me, plenty of sugar
| given out at the rite time. l knew
| Pa was rite beekaus / have saw him
lot of times Wen he dident have any
twenty dollars to hand to Ma, &c then
everything was different.
] wud have cain hoam a littel
erlier at that, sed Pa, wen Ma cain
in aggen, but my rich friend had
| friend with him Manned Ralph Davis
! He was CRATE entertainer, Pa sed &
| he KEEP US laffing all the time he wa 3
| talking.
| Did he tell you sum funny stories,
deerest? sed Ma.
He certainly did. sed Pa He toald
| us about a Irish Teller Manned Phil
| Hickey. He sed that Phil Hickey was
| in stoar one day wen a old soljer
calm in & sed that he had shot moar
of the enemy than you cud pile up in
| that stoar. in winrows.
Was you liver in the battle of Get
| tysburg? sed Phil Hickey.
No; / was on hospital duty that
| week, sed the old solier.
Then We don't know what war is
sed Hickey. l had a friend, Paddy
O'Donnell. that was in the battle of
| Gettysburg e. got all shot to pieces.
g. he calm back hoam after the war
| e. sed that the next time he Unlisted
| he wud join the navy, so he cud have
| a horse to ride.
| Ma dident laff wen Pa got thru tell
| ing he story.
Well, sed Pa, that is all. Don't you
see the ~oint?
But he must have ment the cavalry,
not the navy, sed Ma. That is why I
dident see the point.
If l had sed cavalry insted of navy
| thare wuddent have been any joak,
sed Pa. You wimmen have a queer
idee of humor sumtimes.
| Goodness knows you men have q
| queer idee of humor, Ma sed If YOU
| call that a funny story. If that Is
the kind of humor that KEEP you down
| town, / think you mite have cum
| hoam erlier In fack, Ma sed, yure
place was at hoam, anyway.
Wen Ma went out of the room
aggen, II was my turn to wink at Pa
81 I sed Pa, is thare ANY way to
get along with them, sugar or no
sugar?
! guess not. Bobbie, sed Pa. I wish
had my twenty.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-11

NOR, he told her it was quite unnec-
essary, sine we were very old friends,
having made each others acquaint-
ance as far back as ten years ago,
when | was the prettiest little woman
in the world, he remembered. though
perhaps my manners were not quite
cordial.
I'VE had a slight difference on the
subject of kisses. Don't you remem-
Der it?"
Happily there was no necessity to
reply, for my father came to say that
he wished to show his lordship the
improvements he had been making,
and the rest of us were at liberty to
follow them.
The improvements consisted chiefly
of a new wing to the old house, con-
tanning a dining roora, still unfur-
nished, which had been modelled, as |
found later, on the corresponding
room in Castle Raa.
With a proud lift Of his white head
my father pointed out the beauties of
his new possession. while my intend
ed husband, with his monocle to his
eye, looked on with a certain con-
descensiOn, and answered with a Ian
guild humor that narrowly bordered
on contempt
oak, sir solid oak" said my father,
rapping with his knuckles on the tall,
dark, heavy wainscoting
AS old as our hearts and as hard
as our heads, | suppose" said Lord
Raa
Harder than some. sir" said my
father
Exactly" said Lord Raa, in his
slow drawl, and then there was gem
eral laughter
The bell rang for luncheon, and we
went into the plain old dining room
where Aunt Bridget placed her prin-
cLpal guest on her right and told him
an about her late husband. the Colo
mel, his honors and military achieve
mentS.
l could see that Lord Raa was soon
very weary Of this, and more than
once, sitting by his side, caught the
cynical and rather supercilious re-
sponses to which, under the gloss Of
his gracious manners, Aunt Bridget
seemed quite Obvious.
/ was so nervous and embarrassed
that | spoke very little during lunch
con, and even Aunt Bridget observed
this at last
Mary dear why don't you speak?"
she said.
But without waiting for my reply
she proceeded to explain to his lord
ship that the strangest change had
come over me since | was a child
when | had been tine sauciest little
chatterbox in the world, whereas now
was so shy that It was nearly i'm
possible to get a word out of me.
Hope | shall be able to get one
word out of her, at least" said his
lOrdship, whereupon Aunt Bridget
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